You did not say you where reading the link provided so how am I to think any different? 90% of newbies tend to overlook any links given to them and expect all the information to be given to them one little bit at a time (spoon feed). You will understand if you stick around.

No, 8 weeks does not make it any better than a 10 or 12 week cycle due to your age. 1 week cycle is just as bad due to your age.

Please take the time to read this also.
http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=398146
Yes you like 99% of all members under 25 will think they are the exception to the rule but bottom line the choice/risk is yours to make.