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First of all, I'm not a bodybuilder or even much of an athlete. I was prescribed steroids by a doctor for a chronic leg condition. I began the cycle and started doing research and stumbled across this site. Even though my goals are different than yours, I've learned a lot from these discussion boards and I'm hoping you'll help me out.
Not sure if it's relevant in my case, but out of respect for the rules the following are my stats:
Age 35. Weight 200. I don't know my body fat, but everyone on this board could call me morbidly obese. In the real world, I'm somewhat overweight. I carry most of my weight around the waist and have a small gut. I've never done any kind of steroids before. My typical workout routine (before starting this cycle) was a twice weekly game of racquetball and the occasional run. My diet historically is pretty bad, but I've cleaned it up since I began these prescriptions. I eat only high protein and vegetables. No bread or junk food. (Again, this is only over the short term. Before this, I was a moderately healthy eater at home but eat a lot of garbage when I'm on the road, which is a lot.)
I'm sure that the first three or four posters will be dying to blast me for taking steroids before I got my exercise and diet under control. Keep in mind that I just went into a doctor's appointment and came out with a bunch of prescriptions. I'm not a kid trying to get big and following the advice of his gym buddies.
I'm currently in week nine of the following cycle (all prescribed by my doctor):
week 1-6
Deca (nandrolone decanaote) 200mg 1x week
Test Cyp 200mg 2x week
week 6-12
deca 300mg 1x week
Test Cyp 300mg 2x week
week 2-14.5
hcg 200u 2x week
week 2-15
Arimidex 0.5mg po every other day
week 12-15
Test 300mg 2x week
week 15-19
Clomid 150mg every day for 10 days then 100mg for 10 days then 50mg for 10 days
A few things to note:
1. My doctor prescribed deca because it was easy to get, inexpensive, and the sides are low compared to other steroids. It's also the steroid that has the most research backing it, in terms of effectiveness/long term risks/etc.
4. My exercise routine is not hardcore, but I workout about one hour a day with a fairly basic routine (except on leg day I have very specific exercises designed to help my condition).
5. Strength gains have been great. My legs feel much better. Upper body strength has increased. I'm still chubby, but there is a noticeable difference in my appearance.
6. I wouldn't even know how to start finding anything other than what I was prescribed.
7. I haven't experienced any noticeable sides, except slightly oily skin.
Some questions in particular (but I'd like any feedback):
1. I'm worried about the sexual side affects associated with deca. My libido is normally very good. Right now, it's better than it's ever been. Should I expect troubles once I come off this cycle? Anything I can do to mitigate it?
2. I think it's normally a bad idea to take steroids while overweight because (1) discipline isn't where it needs to be and most people won't benefit as much as they would, (2) lower benefit means risk/reward ratio is skewed against taking steroids, and (3) steroids can be harder on the body for someone that isn't in good shape to start. Are there any other concerns that I should be aware of in light of my high body fat %?
3. I'm sure my doctor has no idea about what PCT is or what supplements are pushed on this board. I'm happy to hear if you think anything else is necessary, other than the clomid. I'm also worried that the clomid dosage might be way too high and that I may need something else to aid with recovery or transition back.
4. It seems that you guys normally use HCG to kickstart your PCT. My doctor prescribed it throughout. Should that worry me?
5. As I mention above, I've had no trouble with sides. Should I expect any sides to kick in late in the cycle?
Thank you in advance for your comments and advice.
Not sure if it's relevant in my case, but out of respect for the rules the following are my stats:
Age 35. Weight 200. I don't know my body fat, but everyone on this board could call me morbidly obese. In the real world, I'm somewhat overweight. I carry most of my weight around the waist and have a small gut. I've never done any kind of steroids before. My typical workout routine (before starting this cycle) was a twice weekly game of racquetball and the occasional run. My diet historically is pretty bad, but I've cleaned it up since I began these prescriptions. I eat only high protein and vegetables. No bread or junk food. (Again, this is only over the short term. Before this, I was a moderately healthy eater at home but eat a lot of garbage when I'm on the road, which is a lot.)
I'm sure that the first three or four posters will be dying to blast me for taking steroids before I got my exercise and diet under control. Keep in mind that I just went into a doctor's appointment and came out with a bunch of prescriptions. I'm not a kid trying to get big and following the advice of his gym buddies.
I'm currently in week nine of the following cycle (all prescribed by my doctor):
week 1-6
Deca (nandrolone decanaote) 200mg 1x week
Test Cyp 200mg 2x week
week 6-12
deca 300mg 1x week
Test Cyp 300mg 2x week
week 2-14.5
hcg 200u 2x week
week 2-15
Arimidex 0.5mg po every other day
week 12-15
Test 300mg 2x week
week 15-19
Clomid 150mg every day for 10 days then 100mg for 10 days then 50mg for 10 days
A few things to note:
1. My doctor prescribed deca because it was easy to get, inexpensive, and the sides are low compared to other steroids. It's also the steroid that has the most research backing it, in terms of effectiveness/long term risks/etc.
4. My exercise routine is not hardcore, but I workout about one hour a day with a fairly basic routine (except on leg day I have very specific exercises designed to help my condition).
5. Strength gains have been great. My legs feel much better. Upper body strength has increased. I'm still chubby, but there is a noticeable difference in my appearance.
6. I wouldn't even know how to start finding anything other than what I was prescribed.
7. I haven't experienced any noticeable sides, except slightly oily skin.
Some questions in particular (but I'd like any feedback):
1. I'm worried about the sexual side affects associated with deca. My libido is normally very good. Right now, it's better than it's ever been. Should I expect troubles once I come off this cycle? Anything I can do to mitigate it?
2. I think it's normally a bad idea to take steroids while overweight because (1) discipline isn't where it needs to be and most people won't benefit as much as they would, (2) lower benefit means risk/reward ratio is skewed against taking steroids, and (3) steroids can be harder on the body for someone that isn't in good shape to start. Are there any other concerns that I should be aware of in light of my high body fat %?
3. I'm sure my doctor has no idea about what PCT is or what supplements are pushed on this board. I'm happy to hear if you think anything else is necessary, other than the clomid. I'm also worried that the clomid dosage might be way too high and that I may need something else to aid with recovery or transition back.
4. It seems that you guys normally use HCG to kickstart your PCT. My doctor prescribed it throughout. Should that worry me?
5. As I mention above, I've had no trouble with sides. Should I expect any sides to kick in late in the cycle?
Thank you in advance for your comments and advice.
