Day 10
Another great aggression-laced workout with gobs of strength to spare. Bodyfat still 9%, bodyweight up 5lbs, visibly larger. Starting to get hungrier on the same diet which is my cue to step up the calories. I'm also noticing the nutrient-partitioning effect, as additional carbs don't seem to have much effect on my bf%.
I've also experienced zero hairloss this time which is a bit surprising considering I shedded like crazy on anavar. I came super prepared this time with dutasteride, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical spironolactone cream. I think the dutasteride instead of finasteride is making the main difference. Although on anavar I noticed the shedding on day 13, and this is only day 10, so may be too soon to tell. However, I definitely felt the test kick in from day 1, and strength from around day 4, and I didn't feel anavar until around day 14, so despite the longer half-life of test, my body seems to be receptive to it faster than for anavar.
Outside of the gym is almost as good as in the gym. From the moment I get out of bed in the morning every day I feel like a million bucks, even if I was unable to sleep a good 7 hours (my goal is 8 hours daily). In this under-rested condition (on or off cycle), the skin beneath my eyes turns purple/gray, but while on cycle I don't feel under-rested, physically or mentally in any way. Even after a long stressful day of mental anguish at work, followed by an intense workout at the gym, I come home feeling 110% and mentally alert and focused. I will not enjoy coming off this cycle in 10 weeks. If I wasn't using it to get stronger/bigger, I would almost consider this a recreational drug. If this cycle continues well without significant side-effects, what would you guys say to a test/tren cycle?
I haven't begun the bulking diet yet. I'm getting by on 2tbsp fish oil, whole eggs, almonds, lean steak, kale salad, whey/casein, yogurt, and a bit of carbs from vitargo/carrots/greens. I think I may add more carbs from week 3 and see how my bodyfat progresses.
One last question. For the veteran test users, how would say your weight progresses on cycle? Does the increase happen up front, or is it more of a steady increase week to week?