First Anavar Cycle - Log

[caligirl85]

I think the OP looks great in the pic. I know some training and dieting techniques that would tighten her up.

Any trainer who recommends that a female increase her AAS dosage is not to be trusted.

It's a fallacy that some orals are easier on the liver than others. It's the 17AA that is the most strain to the liver and 50 mgs is 50 mgs no matter what it is.

I have to agree. A trainer telling a 21 yr old female for a first cycle to go up to 30 mgs after such a short period or even at all... Is missing the mark.

OP..I think 20 is too high and I agree with psizzle. Sides don't appear right away, generally speaking, so I'd watch for them around the 5-8 week mark. That is why the general rule of thumb is to run a smaller dose for the full cycle or at least 6 weeks to guage the response.

Good luck with your training!

And welcome to Ef

 

[fitfreak77]

Thank you for all the posts. I'm really happy to get opinions from different people. It really helps! Today is easter Sunday, and also officially the end of my second week on var. I didn't exactly stick to clean eating today, but I didn't really intend to because of the holiday. It was my day off from the gym (thank god, I'm so sore!) so I've been kicking back all day. Happy Easter everyone!!

 

[CML0915]

30mgs?! Yikes.
The highest I went up on my var cycle was 20mgs, around 4 weeks in and immediately (about a week later) started to get horrible acne, swollen (and painful) lady parts, and a yeast infection that took 2 weeks to get rid of. Oh and my legs would get so cramped/tight/painful during cardio that I wasn't able to do any. Not even walk.
More is not better.

 

[fitfreak77]

Thank you cml0915!!
I've realized this and I'm going to stick with 20 mg. Going above that isn't an option for me anymore, I won't risk it. In other news, I had a fabulous chest day and did an intense hour of high intensity cardio. I think I've also begun experiencing my first negative side effect, SHAVING. I have to shave my legs every other day now! LOL. But I feel good still and my pumps are great.

 

[caligirl85]

Thank you cml0915!!
I've realized this and I'm going to stick with 20 mg. Going above that isn't an option for me anymore, I won't risk it. In other news, I had a fabulous chest day and did an intense hour of high intensity cardio. I think I've also begun experiencing my first negative side effect, SHAVING. I have to shave my legs every other day now! LOL. But I feel good still and my pumps are great.

Keep an eye on your other body parts....face etc. For hair I mean. It takes longer into the cycle but at the higher doses, it can happen.

 

[CML0915]

Keep an eye on your other body parts....face etc. For hair I mean. It takes longer into the cycle but at the higher doses, it can happen.

Yup, had to get a laser touch up on my upper lip after Var.

 

[fitfreak77]

I haven't noticed anything yet, but I'm 2.5 weeks in so who knows. I'm generally not a hairy person, but I wouldn't doubt it with 20 mg/day. Thanks for the tips guys!

Legs was today and I bumped up my squat 10 lbs to 185. I put up 5 reps. I'm still running every day, but I have to stretch considerably longer before and after my runs because my legs were so tight after lifting today.

 

[SparkyWilbur]

Hey there, I'm about the start the same cycle. Have you felt many strength gains so far? Perhaps an increase in your capacity for intensity?

 

[fitfreak77]

Yes I've noticed significant strength gains.. I've increase weight in almost all aspects of my work outs and increased intensity with my cardio!!

 

[fitfreak77]

So it's day 22 this morning and my muscles are sooo tight. The past couple days I've been waking up so stiff and having to stretch before even beginning my day. I'm hoping I'll still be able to continue doing cardio. My muscles are also really hard... like rocks almost. I've become only slightly more vascular in the past weeks and my appetite has remained unchanged for the most part. I have noticed a slight increase in size in my arms and shoulders and quads, but not much of a decrease in body fat (as we know var isn't a fat burner). I'll post pictures later today or this week for you guys.