Please critique my FIRST cycle

[Miscdontfailmenow]

Thanks for your input GearHeaded, I really like your thinking here. Being that Test E has such a long half life and from my research it takes the best part of 4-6 weeks for any impact to really kick in, it seems pointless taking an AI from day 1 as for a good proportion of my cycle, even though I will be injecting, it will still just be my natty test.

When would you suggest taking the AI? I suppose that would be purely shown from my bloodwork, if I get it back and it is super high compared to pre cycle bloods, start taking instantly, but if it is only partially elevated, maybe wait and say mimic the HCG usage (8-14)?

What do you think about my cycle timing? should I wait until after holiday, during or before?

Do you have any further suggestions of other items/supps I will need?

Also, a further question for you both, come to think of it I think I may have partially damaged my HPTA system in the past, I competed natty a few years ago, came in over shredded and lower bodyfat than I probably should have. Had a blood test immediately after and found that my test levels were through the floor. Waited a month and got another test and it had recovered. However, I do occasionally have some troubles performing, but after recent developments I think this depends which girl I am performing with. with a previous girl I was unable to perform c.70% of the time, however with new bae I have 100% unbroken perfect performance record. Any thoughts?

[GearHeaded]

Thanks for your input GearHeaded, I really like your thinking here. Being that Test E has such a long half life and from my research it takes the best part of 4-6 weeks for any impact to really kick in, it seems pointless taking an AI from day 1 as for a good proportion of my cycle, even though I will be injecting, it will still just be my natty test.

When would you suggest taking the AI? I suppose that would be purely shown from my bloodwork, if I get it back and it is super high compared to pre cycle bloods, start taking instantly, but if it is only partially elevated, maybe wait and say mimic the HCG usage (8-14)?

What do you think about my cycle timing? should I wait until after holiday, during or before?

Do you have any further suggestions of other items/supps I will need?

Also, a further question for you both, come to think of it I think I may have partially damaged my HPTA system in the past, I competed natty a few years ago, came in over shredded and lower bodyfat than I probably should have. Had a blood test immediately after and found that my test levels were through the floor. Waited a month and got another test and it had recovered. However, I do occasionally have some troubles performing, but after recent developments I think this depends which girl I am performing with. with a previous girl I was unable to perform c.70% of the time, however with new bae I have 100% unbroken perfect performance record. Any thoughts?

you may not need an AI at all. an AI is a 'tool' to use when its needed, not something you take just for the heck of it (like a lot of guys parrot online). theres a time and a place to use an AI. for example show prep and trying to get dry as you can. also the end of a cycle for guys that do PCT. BUT if your trying to grow and build muscle and add size, you should avoid an AI as much as you possibly can. they hinder growth, insulin sensitivity, hinder sexual function, and negatively effect your lipid profile. if you want to grow, then your going to want you estrogen on the higher end, not keep it low with an AI.
having said that. AI's are a great tool to have when needed. you just need to know for yourself when you need or should use one.
a lot of people don't really know when its needed or not needed so they just take AI's for the fuck of it and tell other guys to do the same. I personally would rather take a more analytical approach before swallowing a bunch of female cancer drugs just for the heck of it.

I personally do not require an AI for a 400mg of test blast. I'm also not gyno prone. but if I was I would rather run a low dose of Nolva during my cycles.

go by how you feel and get blood work at 5 weeks and get a sensitive estrodial test along with total and free test. see how you feel, assess things, and make a logical decision. IF your going to be a guy that does PCT (which I don't always recommend but its totally fine for the casual gym rat) then you should run an AI at the tail end of your cycle. I may have already explained why.


regarding screwing up your HPTA . going low body fat naturally is going to fuck your hormones up for sure. thats why natty bodybuilders look like aids patients on stage when they are super lean. but the HPTA is stout and usually recovers fine over time. if not then look into TRT or analyze wither blasting and cruising may be the best thing for you.
as for your performance. I'm sure thats more mental then it is physiological. just hook up with hot chicks and you'll probably be fine. try some cialis , it has more health benefits then just raging hard ons