My first 300mg cycle

[Scorpion0922]

This is an example of one day?

This is not enough food for a guy 5'10/195, you are very likely in a catabolic state. You can very likely accomplish your goals with a caloric increase.

For this you likely need a nutrition coach.

[Honkey_Kong]

This is not enough food for a guy 5'10/195, you are very likely in a catabolic state. You can very likely accomplish your goals with a caloric increase.

For this you likely need a nutrition coach.

^^^ A good nutrition coach is more valuable than running gear. OP you'll bust through plateaus, you'll put mass on AND you'll feel better once you have a diet that supports growth.

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^^^ A good nutrition coach is more valuable than running gear. OP you'll bust through plateaus, you'll put mass on AND you'll feel better once you have a diet that supports growth.

I have been more focused on diet in the last year simply because of my energy levels. Just over a year ago I was crashing terribly around 2pm, but when I introduced more complex carbs and more salt into my diet I was able to sustain energy for longer periods in the day. Introducing the surplus also helped. Around the start of COVID-19, I started drinking heavy and obtained a body composition that I was not proud of so I think that memory left an impression leaving me iffy to really eat to a surplus, plus eating around 3000+ per day felt like a whole job along with my busy schedule. They may just be excuses, but I am at the point where I am willing to do what it takes to reach that next level before especially before using enhancements. The drive for AAS is there, but the want to do it correctly and as best as possible to soak up every bit of gains has a bigger drive.

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This is not enough food for a guy 5'10/195, you are very likely in a catabolic state. You can very likely accomplish your goals with a caloric increase.

For this you likely need a nutrition coach.

I have been wanting to talk with a nutritionist, but the ones available (for free) are less educated than myself, but it wouldn't hurt to try. My BMR is roughly 1876 calories based on the calculator I used online. I do lift 6 times a week, capping each lift to 1 hour, with an incline walk for 20 minutes 3 times a week. The lifts are two muscle groups a day except for legs and shoulders, I couldn't get an efficient workout when I split those groups with something else. I felt like when I was eating the High 2800s-2900s I was gaining slightly with little fat but I will totally look into a nutritionist and see if they can better my schedule. I would assume a better surplus with less fats and more protein will allow for better growth. The university I work for also has a DEXA scan so hopefully I can get some time in there to better understand my rates and overall body composition.

[Scorpion0922]

I have been wanting to talk with a nutritionist, but the ones available (for free) are less educated than myself, but it wouldn't hurt to try. My BMR is roughly 1876 calories based on the calculator I used online. I do lift 6 times a week, capping each lift to 1 hour, with an incline walk for 20 minutes 3 times a week. The lifts are two muscle groups a day except for legs and shoulders, I couldn't get an efficient workout when I split those groups with something else. I felt like when I was eating the High 2800s-2900s I was gaining slightly with little fat but I will totally look into a nutritionist and see if they can better my schedule. I would assume a better surplus with less fats and more protein will allow for better growth. The university I work for also has a DEXA scan so hopefully I can get some time in there to better understand my rates and overall body composition.

You have to HIRE a nutrition expert, that means pay.

I'd advise a show prep coach, a qualified one not some joker who did 2 shows and thinks they're a coach. Competing may not be for you but this particular coach will be the best bet to help yo with your goals.

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You have to HIRE a nutrition expert, that means pay.

I'd advise a show prep coach, a qualified one not some joker who did 2 shows and thinks they're a coach. Competing may not be for you but this particular coach will be the best bet to help yo with your goals.

Sadly, I knew that was the harsh truth. I have been a struggling student who barely gets paid during graduate school so I am a cheap bastard, but I greatly appreciate that advice and I will look into one!! Thank you

[Cuz]

Sadly, I knew that was the harsh truth. I have been a struggling student who barely gets paid during graduate school so I am a cheap bastard, but I greatly appreciate that advice and I will look into one!! Thank you

A decent offeason prep is around 1000 and a 12 week contest prep is around a 1000 for a novice. Increases as you become more advanced. Money well spent imho

[Scorpion0922]

Sadly, I knew that was the harsh truth. I have been a struggling student who barely gets paid during graduate school so I am a cheap bastard, but I greatly appreciate that advice and I will look into one!! Thank you

We all gotta start somewhere. Hopefully your degree will lead you to bigger and better.

To you point tho, going to the level of running anabolics is a very, VERY expensive lifestyle. I was $2,500 deep alone JUST on my 2 shows last year. PLUS all the other ongoing expences during the year.

This is where the patience comes into play.

[Honkey_Kong]

Sadly, I knew that was the harsh truth. I have been a struggling student who barely gets paid during graduate school so I am a cheap bastard, but I greatly appreciate that advice and I will look into one!! Thank you

If I were you, I wouldn't touch a steroid at all until after I was done with school and got a job in your field. Make finishing grad school your priority.