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Magnum_RS First Cycle - 400mg Test Cyp x 10 weeks
I thought I would record my first cycle here. I'm currently 18 days into it and I've been keeping a diary, so I will fill you in to the past 18 days into the first post and then go from there as and when I update it.
Prior to this cycle I've done plenty of research for several months, browsing forums, read Anabolics by William LLewellyn.
I did originally plan on running Turinabol alongside the test but decided against it to see how I react to the test. I'm glad I decided against it as I did react slightly badly to the test around the third week as you will read below and it was good that I could only blame one compound.
I did have a very bad fear of needles which I overcame before the cycle by "practising" with b12 shots. So if you're too scared to inject and want to run an oral only cycle despite all the negative advice against it, get some b12.
I have had two sets of pre cycle bloods taken. All my ranges are normal, except high SHBG in both tests.
There will be a testosteron/estrogen test taken at the 5 week mark and another test after PCT.
The photos attached to this thread are from day 1, before the cycle began.
Note the acne on my back is not gear related as this is my first cycle, It's most probably related to excessive sweating at work and being pressed up against a seat all day.
Apologies for the quality of the photos, it was difficult taking the photos myself with the front facing camera and a timer. My legs are proportionate to my upper body but only just about, they are my weak point.
I'm not just saying this, but my chest looks flatter in the photos than real life.
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Constructive comments are welcome and I'll be happy to answer and questions and I'll be updating this thread fairly frequently being as honest as I can.
Stats:
Age - 26
Weight - 77kg
Body Fat - 12-15% (estimate)
Training experience - 5 Years
Cycle:
400mg Pharmacom Test Cyp week 1-10 (200mg split Monday and Friday)
0.5mg Arimidex Tuesday and Saturday
500iu HCG week 1-10 (250iu split Monday and Friday)
PCT (18 days after last injection):
Clomid 100/50/50/50
Nolvadex 40/20/20/20
Training split:
Push, Pull, Legs, Push, Pull, Legs, Off, Off.
Rest days may be moved around work commitments but the rotation is not changed (and leg day is not skipped)
Nutrition:
3500 minimum calories per day
400 carbs
100 fat
220 protein
Day 1:
First shot of test shot IM into delt, quite nervous and shaking when injecting and quite surprised at how thick the oil was despite warming it up first.
HCG shot into belly fat.
No discomfort during the injection and minimal PIP.
Day 3:
Second shot of test and HCG. Less nervous.
Other delt is slightly sore from the previous shot.
Day 4:
Balls ache slightly (could be psychogenic), sore right arm. No other changes.
Day 10:
Right delt injection, I find it quite difficult injecting and aspirating with my non dominant hand. Letting go of the syringe to adjust is not a good idea, the needle moved and I'm expecting some PIP tomorrow. Pulled the needle out after and some blood poured down my arm.
Sex drive seems to be up, workouts not affected. Slight extra focus but this could all be psychogenic.
Weight after 7 days was up 3kg, definitely something happening under the surface with glycogen/water retention even this early on.
Day 17:
This is the 6th shot. Tiny amount of blood in the syringe when I put the needle in. Definitely aspirated clean bubbles when the needle was all the way in. The blood did create anxiety when injecting, excessive sweating.
Energy levels are normal. Workouts seem more focused. Appetite is high, could probably eat more but I don't want to gain unnecessary fat. Some PIP from previous jabs caused by difficulty aspirating.
Slight dry and persistent cough has been lingering for almost a week.
Day 18:
Possible test flu. I don't get ill, I'm almost never ill. Coughing and sneezing quite a lot. Very congested. Diarrhoea a few hours after waking up. Glad I stuck to test only because I could be blaming the Turinabol for this.
No PIP.
Day 19:
Had a terrible sleep due to the congestion. Can't breathe out my nose, loads of mucus.
Forced myself to go to the gym for a push day.
Despite feeling so crap, this was an amazing workout and I definitely feel strength gains. I was coughing between sets quite excessively yet my strength was through the roof. Endurance was brilliant and I didn't want to leave, spent 2 hours in the gym.
This makes me wonder what I can achieve once I'm feeling better.
Loading up on vitamins currently and drinking plenty of water.
