New member introduction

**Phurion** · 06-26-2023, 03:22 PM

Hello everybody, I’m new here and want to introduce myself. I have been working out for 14 years and looking to finally hop on gear after doing quite a bit of research.

My stats are 5’8” 175 lbs about 15 percent body fat. My goals are to do one cycle for now and go from there as to if I want to do another cycle or not. I know I’ll probably only gain about 10 lbs of muscle at the most from it but that’s fine with me.

I’m good on everything other than PCT has been a bit confusing but I think I’ve settled on just doing Nolva 40402020 after my 12 week 400mg cycle. I’m up in air about if I want to do HCG or not for that two weeks after the cycle. A.I. was a bit confusing as well but I’ve settled on having Aromasin on hand in case estro acts up. I am also going to do blood work before, mid, and 3 weeks after cycle.

**Cylon357** · 06-26-2023, 03:28 PM

Welcome aboard!

**Phurion** · 06-26-2023, 03:43 PM

Thank you!

**Scorpion0922** · 06-26-2023, 11:24 PM

Welcome.

You're not going to gain 10 pounds of muscle from 1 cycle.

Can you help us with age/diet/goals.....

**Phurion** · 06-27-2023, 02:09 PM

Sorry I forgot to put age in there I’m a male 33. My goal is to gain a bit more muscle and vascularity and see how I like and my body agrees with the whole taking test and pct process.

I’m not expecting to gain a ton of muscle even if I just gain a couple pounds out of it it’s fine. If I find that being on test makes me feel good and work out harder than I will run a few cycles.

The biggest thing I’m worried about is the moodyness you get from your estrogen getting higher and of course gyno.

My diet is good I hit my macros. I could concentrate on more meat, as I do a lot of egg whites and turkey burgers hamburger patty, protein bars whey protein. I plan on being in a high calorie surplus on cycle to gain as much muscle as possible I am currently cutting a bit to accommodate for that and to lower risk of e2 issues.

I hope that extra info helps thank you

**clarky.** · 06-27-2023, 02:32 PM

Welcome to the forum

**Phurion** · 06-27-2023, 02:33 PM

Thank you!!

**brazey** · 06-27-2023, 05:45 PM

welcome....

**kelkel** · 06-27-2023, 06:37 PM

Welcome. Read up, ask questions and learn before you start anything.

**Scorpion0922** · 06-27-2023, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Phurion

Sorry I forgot to put age in there I’m a male 33. My goal is to gain a bit more muscle and vascularity and see how I like and my body agrees with the whole taking test and pct process.

I’m not expecting to gain a ton of muscle even if I just gain a couple pounds out of it it’s fine. If I find that being on test makes me feel good and work out harder than I will run a few cycles.

The biggest thing I’m worried about is the moodyness you get from your estrogen getting higher and of course gyno.

My diet is good I hit my macros. I could concentrate on more meat, as I do a lot of egg whites and turkey burgers hamburger patty, protein bars whey protein. I plan on being in a high calorie surplus on cycle to gain as much muscle as possible I am currently cutting a bit to accommodate for that and to lower risk of e2 issues.

I hope that extra info helps thank you

OK, a few observations: gianing more muscle is going to come (in part) from a caloric surplus BEFORE starting the juice. Diet is 85% of our goals.

I always advise starting an AI from Day 1, some guys like to wait and see (which is fine as well) have your AI on hand in case it's needed on the fly.

AI is what you use to combat high E.

Other concerns: always monitor your blood pressure. Always monitor you digestion. Always get adaquate (8 hours per night) of sleep.

**Phurion** · 06-28-2023, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by brazey

welcome....

Thank you!

**Phurion** · 06-28-2023, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Scorpion0922

OK, a few observations: gianing more muscle is going to come (in part) from a caloric surplus BEFORE starting the juice. Diet is 85% of our goals.

I always advise starting an AI from Day 1, some guys like to wait and see (which is fine as well) have your AI on hand in case it's needed on the fly.

AI is what you use to combat high E.

Other concerns: always monitor your blood pressure. Always monitor you digestion. Always get adaquate (8 hours per night) of sleep.

Interesting that it would start before the juice but I see what you mean

I know it’s probably different from person to person and depending on bloodwork but is there a certain dosage of A.I. you recommend? Also adex or asin?

Thanks

**Scorpion0922** · 06-28-2023, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Phurion

Interesting that it would start before the juice but I see what you mean

I know it’s probably different from person to person and depending on bloodwork but is there a certain dosage of A.I. you recommend? Also adex or asin?

Thanks

I use arimidex . I feel like most guys use aromasin but I've never had a problem with a-dex so never needed to change.

Correct; everyone is different but a good starting point IMO is .5 mg 2x/week for a beginner cycle (test only)

**Phurion** · 06-29-2023, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Scorpion0922

I use arimidex . I feel like most guys use aromasin but I've never had a problem with a-dex so never needed to change.

Correct; everyone is different but a good starting point IMO is .5 mg 2x/week for a beginner cycle (test only)

Thank you for the input! Do you have any thoughts on PCT? I’m planning on just running Nolva 40402020 but I’ve heard that Clomid at 75505050 along with the novlva is good too but Clomid gives off more sides?

Thanks

**Scorpion0922** · 06-29-2023, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Phurion

Thank you for the input! Do you have any thoughts on PCT? I’m planning on just running Nolva 40402020 but I’ve heard that Clomid at 75505050 along with the novlva is good too but Clomid gives off more sides?

Thanks

I've been on TRT for a while so I'm really not up to date on PCT. Kelkel or Cylon should be able to chime in on PCT.