ex-submariner here

[Redloh]

Hello everyone. I've lurked and participated in several weightlifting forums over the years, primarily ironaddicts. This is the first time I've depated from the "natural" sites if you will. This site has a lot of great information to offer, and I greatly appreciate all of the resources provided.

A little about myself: Like the title says, I recently separated from the Navy, where I was a submariner. Currently, I'm a premed student. I'm 22 years old, 185 lbs, 12-15% bodyfat. I've worked out since I was 16 on and off. Routines generally consist of 5x5 variations, modified WSBB, and strongman events. I'm in the gym about 3 days per week. Cardio is pretty minimal, usually about 15 minutes on the elliptical and a couple morning walks each week. I get in GPP with my workouts, though. My diet is incredibly clean and equally delicious (I'm a serious amatuer chef fyi). I aim for 3000 kcals, split 40/30/30 pro/carb/fat, divided between 5-6 meals daily. I have gone from 220 lbs fat in 2008 down to 175 lbs lean in 2011. Since then, I've been gaining weight toward my goal of 220 lbs at 10% bodyfat. However, strength is my primary goal. I consider myself in good shape compared to most.

I have done a considerable amount of research here over the past several months, and have used innumerable other sources as well. Likewise, I acquired the necessary materials for my first cycle, which I will post for critique in the appropriate forum.

[FONZY007]

Welcome!!

No one will help you out with a cycle till your 25 years old, you can do a lot of damage to you endocrine system and end up being on test replac?ment therapy

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[Redloh]

Welcome!!

No one will help you out with a cycle till your 25 years old, you can do a lot of damage to you endocrine system and end up being on test replac?ment therapy

I appreciate the concern, and am fully aware and accept potential repercussions. I should have noted that due to the nature of my previous career, I developed severe sleep disturbances and a circadian rhythm sleep disorder (non-24 hour sleep/wake cycle). Essentially, my body functions on an 18 hour day rather than 24. As I am sure you are well aware, pejorative sleep patterns are a major limiting factor in natural test production. This fact coupled with already low end-of-band test levels resulted in temporary trt to "jump start" my natural test production. My therapy was successful in accomplishing its intended goal, and my levels are now back in band, although still lower than ideal. Taking all of this into consideration, I hope the members of this board can understand that my particular situation permits a somewhat earlier introduction into AAS.

[spywizard]

Hi de Ho Good Neighbor

[stpete]

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[ecruz]

good to have you here, Welcome

[brazey]

Welcome...

[Tigershark]

Welcome.