Hello my Friends!
When I posted looking for more information about Anavar, everyone on this forum was very helpful and supportive. So I thought I'd take the time to start a log as suggested by GirlyGymRat who offered me quite a bit of info based on her own experiences.
So I did get my var, tested it with success and am so far 2 weeks into my cycle. Prior to starting I was struggling with my workouts and found myself discouraged with the physique I was bringing to my first cycle. The stress of a recent breakup likely caused my cortisol levels to skyrocket and I was retaining water like crazy. Not to mention the fact that I lost motivation to lift regularly for 2 weeks. But once I got my var, I resolved to get back on the horse with a vengeance.
I started at about 155.3lbs and took a few measurements head to toe to compare at the end of my cycle. My first week was 5mg a day, and now I'm at 10mg which I split between the morning and afternoon. The first thing that I noticed after starting was that my skin was more oily. This was to be expected so I'm taking extra care to prevent breakouts. I did decide to stay on BC only to help with preventing acne, so I am willing to accept some water weight, or the challenge of trying to keep it under control. I wash my hair every other day anyway, so I don't see a big change in oily hair. But I'd assume that other ladies who are used to going longer between washing may have to switch up their routine.
I am currently using the Candito Linear training program because it fits my work schedule and I like the strength improvements I see week to week (even before this cycle). I have still been recovering strength after my irregular lifting pattern during the few weeks prior to starting. But I'm catching up, and have even improved in some areas. My sumo deadlift gained 10lbs with a 245lb max up from 235lbs. My max on bench gained 10lbs from 120lbs to 130lbs. I've been staying light with squats lately, though (140lbs). So my goal is push that back up over 200lbs. Since getting a desk job, I've been struggling with tight hip flexors, specifically my left. Despite stretching before and after lifting as well as on rest days it's still made it difficult to push more weight week to week. So any suggestions on more stretches or solutions would be greatly appreciated!
In addition to lifting I walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes 3-4 times a week. I track macros still, but don't have a steep caloric deficit since my goal isn't necessarily to get shredded lean. I'm more interested in gaining strength, gain some muscle size and weight, and maintaining some muscular definition. I definitely feel more comfortable with a powerlifter's build. As long as I like the way I look, I don't fear the number on the scale
Sometimes I am online very sporadically, so my posts may not be regular, but I will do my best to keep everyone up to date with my experiences!
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- but DTM(Deep Tissue Massage) scraping, cupping(all releases pressure) as well as going very deep into the psoas muscle(it's deep) and gets painful to get into but she said once she was regularly going she was loose and way more agile! Just thoughts as it helps w/my R shoulder issues and sub-scapular issues(on same side)
Originally Posted by thisgirllifts
Another reason I want to move to Philippines soon. Several trips to Philippines and Thailand I got spoiled having DTM and other for 1 full hour + 30 minutes steam or dry sauna, tea and 15 minutes rest after with tea all for $10, maybe $12 including tip. 
