Female Log - first cycle

[AKD_FitChick]

Your cycle was very mild and short. I think you could jump back on with no problems. I will say that it is very easy to become addicted to the gains you get from cycling. When i first started I thought I would only do 1, maybe 2 cycles... I lost count of how many I have done. Just keep your eye out for sides and you will be fine. The only neagtive side I have experienced is acne which I controll with Retin-A. The other side I have encountered has been rather enjoyable.

I could totally see myself becoming addicted. Ha ha. I love it, I love the structure, the progress and the gains. Thank goodness my sides have been very little if any (knock on wood again), Have you ever logged? I would love to read it. I am always up for more knowledge and advice from a novice.

[saymass003]

I could totally see myself becoming addicted. Ha ha. I love it, I love the structure, the progress and the gains. Thank goodness my sides have been very little if any (knock on wood again), Have you ever logged? I would love to read it. I am always up for more knowledge and advice from a novice.

I haven't. But I might this cycle as I am going up to a dose I havent done before.

[InternalFire]

Hey you!!! I am really thinking about starting my next cycle today! I really want to hit it hard and go for it. Diet has been good, gym time a little less, but I am seeing my dr. today to get my thyroid levels checked again (I have been pretty tired since back from Alaska), been hard for me. I am usually go go go energizer bunny type. It's hard when I am tired. I love the way I feel on cycle and know what mistakes I made last time so I am ready to hit it hard. What are your thoughts?

Well, like Tax said, giving your body a time off is a smart thing to do, rest/recovery/time off is important, and results in better gains/progress next time you jump on again. Its like having xmas presents now, and well, the instant gratification will not be as much pleasant as it would have been if you really waited for that special time of the year and bought yourself a great treat, put it under the xmas tree and then wait for the morning to finally unpack it, gives all different meaning, although the same substance just playing mind tricks. Patience is worth alot in life.

I can totally relate what you mean about being down/low energy regards probable thyroid issues. I feel I had downregulated/low thyroid function because since I hopped on TRT and it has been just 5 weeks as of now but I already feel how my metabolism and energy levels had changed, Im never down in energy levels, never tired unless after gigantic meal, and even after that Im always hungry and I know I can attribute this to my elevated thyroid levels due to TRT, which I actually really enjoy! I know I used to like eating once a day because I had actually no more energy/motivation to dedicate to the activity that brought no pleasure nor need, I was happy under ~2000kcal/day intermittent fasting, now things had turned around, I am always hungry, never have cold feet or hand, never demotivated, its a life changer, and I too see how this can get addictive. I wouldn't want to go back off my TRT that I just started not so long ago to go back to low-energy being that I was. We're complex beings, and need to look after ourselves for the most part, to not only seek ways to indulge ourselves. Time comes when time is due dont hurry, live smart I'd say, give it a little break.
a tip for workouts/motivation: get some audio books and when you just dont feel like going to the gym go walk or jog or jump on a cardio equipment and spend an hour there on moderate-slow pace enjoying the audiobook, you will not only force your body in to a good physical state, you will relax your central nervous system, and at the same time will learn something new and interesting during that hour dont be surprised when an hour later you will be staring at those weights and other machines thinking "come at me metal!" it does turn on a sleeping soul I tell ya

[AKD_FitChick]

Well, like Tax said, giving your body a time off is a smart thing to do, rest/recovery/time off is important, and results in better gains/progress next time you jump on again. Its like having xmas presents now, and well, the instant gratification will not be as much pleasant as it would have been if you really waited for that special time of the year and bought yourself a great treat, put it under the xmas tree and then wait for the morning to finally unpack it, gives all different meaning, although the same substance just playing mind tricks. Patience is worth alot in life.

I can totally relate what you mean about being down/low energy regards probable thyroid issues. I feel I had downregulated/low thyroid function because since I hopped on TRT and it has been just 5 weeks as of now but I already feel how my metabolism and energy levels had changed, Im never down in energy levels, never tired unless after gigantic meal, and even after that Im always hungry and I know I can attribute this to my elevated thyroid levels due to TRT, which I actually really enjoy! I know I used to like eating once a day because I had actually no more energy/motivation to dedicate to the activity that brought no pleasure nor need, I was happy under ~2000kcal/day intermittent fasting, now things had turned around, I am always hungry, never have cold feet or hand, never demotivated, its a life changer, and I too see how this can get addictive. I wouldn't want to go back off my TRT that I just started not so long ago to go back to low-energy being that I was. We're complex beings, and need to look after ourselves for the most part, to not only seek ways to indulge ourselves. Time comes when time is due dont hurry, live smart I'd say, give it a little break.
a tip for workouts/motivation: get some audio books and when you just dont feel like going to the gym go walk or jog or jump on a cardio equipment and spend an hour there on moderate-slow pace enjoying the audiobook, you will not only force your body in to a good physical state, you will relax your central nervous system, and at the same time will learn something new and interesting during that hour dont be surprised when an hour later you will be staring at those weights and other machines thinking "come at me metal!" it does turn on a sleeping soul I tell ya

Have you had your thyroid checked, a proper test? Most dr.s only test for TSH, but if you request FREE T3 and FREE T4 it can tell you way more in detail if your thyroid is producing correctly? I am a pro at thyroid levels. I have been fighting this disease for 5 years and have Hashimoto as well. When my levels are off it effects everything, my eating, my fatigue, my lethargicness, it takes everything for me to work out then I have no energy for anything else. I would check into it if you haven't done it.

CHRISTMAS came early. I really prayed about it this weekend and decided to jump back in. i am ready and my head is in the right place. After this cycle I will take a long break and then hit another cycle this winter sometime. I always love your input and thoughts!!! One of my faves!

[AKD_FitChick]

I haven't. But I might this cycle as I am going up to a dose I havent done before.

I hope you do! Are you starting today? I decided to start!!!! Let's do it! Motivation from all of us on here is so fun!