My first 300mg cycle

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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

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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.

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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.