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Title: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 07:59:15 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was two (2), 50 mg shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: 240 is Back on September 02, 2010, 08:00:44 AM
LOL!

howard, you have an obsession with steroids.  I don't understand.  You're already using test, taking you a bit above where you'd be as an 18 year old stallion (you hit 700, right?)

So IMHO, you're using just like everyone else.  Why the need to revisit the 'glory days' when you were shooting up? 
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Fury on September 02, 2010, 08:03:45 AM
GH15 told me to triple the dosage.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: jon cole on September 02, 2010, 08:42:09 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was 2, 50 ml shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.



progessivity is not your thing, from 200mg of gear e.w to 1300 mg...
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 08:44:05 AM
LOL!

howard, you have an obsession with steroids.  I don't understand.  You're already using test, taking you a bit above where you'd be as an 18 year old stallion (you hit 700, right?)

So IMHO, you're using just like everyone else.  Why the need to revisit the 'glory days' when you were shooting up? 

C'mon, get serious here. I simple want a thread on the  ACTUAL steroid use of those here on the get big forum.
Post our actual experiences and not simply tell urban legends of what someone heard 2nd hand.

Wouldn't it be a lot more reliable to read what other avg bodybuilders have actually done?
I am just sick of all the stories and myths, why not post some facts BASED on what the avg guy here did or does?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 08:47:59 AM


progessivity is not your thing, from 200mg of gear e.w to 1300 mg...

C'mon, it was One (1) 200 mg shot of test or a one (1) 100 mg shot of Equipoise.
I found that for me, the vet grade stuff worked the best...go figure.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: ~UN_$ung~ on September 02, 2010, 08:48:17 AM
LOL!

howard, you have an obsession with steroids.  I don't understand.  You're already using test, taking you a bit above where you'd be as an 18 year old stallion (you hit 700, right?)

So IMHO, you're using just like everyone else.  Why the need to revisit the 'glory days' when you were shooting up? 


LOL, he really is OBSESSED with steroids
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 08:53:41 AM

LOL, he really is OBSESSED with steroids
No, I just think it might be nice to get share some personal info on what WE USED, instead of 2nd hand heresay rumor of what someone heard about some pro .

Of course I am starting to think that maybe, just maybe a lot of getbiggers have very little actual personal experience with steroids.
Hmmmmmmm  ;)  I could be wrong and hope some will share some meaningful info we all learn from.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Van_Bilderass on September 02, 2010, 09:24:43 AM
Howard, put up a pic of you on stage. Never seen one.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 09:56:02 AM
Howard, put up a pic of you on stage. Never seen one.
I've had a one up a few times on here over the years. Believe it or not, I don't care if anyone sees my contest pics or not.
I wasn't that great a bodybuilder in my prime. I am going to have the Kodak kiosk scan some old contest pics on to a CD rom and then post them if anyone is interested.

Soooooooo, care to post any stuff on your cycles?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Ross Erstling on September 02, 2010, 09:59:44 AM
I've had a one up a few times on here over the years. Believe it or not, I don't care if anyone sees my contest pics or not.
I wasn't that great a bodybuilder in my prime. I am going to have the Kodak kiosk scan some old contest pics on to a CD rom and then post them if anyone is interested.

Soooooooo, care to post any stuff on your cycles?

Great thread Howard, it's good to see real life experience.

I've used every steroid in existence, with the exception of DECA(Nandrolone) and TREN(Trenbolone), because both can cause permanent SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, and oftentimes DO.

My general advice is to always start LOW.  To this day, my typical cycle consists of a Testosterone base(250-500mg per week) in conjunction with a mild anabolic such as Primobolan, Masteron, or Equipoise, and/or an oral such as Winstrol, Dianabol, or Anavar, depending on my goals.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: benchmstr on September 02, 2010, 10:00:19 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was 2, 50 ml shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.
bro, i would never consider what you listed as a cycle......more like advanced supplementation...

my last cycle lasted damn near 5 years....

bench
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Captain Equipoise on September 02, 2010, 10:17:00 AM
bro, i would never consider what you listed as a cycle......more like advanced supplementation...

my last cycle lasted damn near 5 years....

bench

That's just stupid dude, anything over a year is pointless without a break...  :o  :o
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: no one on September 02, 2010, 12:08:56 PM
sure howard.

last cycle:

400mg wk test blend
75mg of tren ace ed
50mg winstrol  ed
50mg anavar  ed

best run i have ever done. biggest and leanest i have ever been. and went off of GH to do it to make sure it was the compounds i was taking and not the GH responsible for the gains/ fat loss.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: no one on September 02, 2010, 12:09:38 PM
That's just stupid dude, anything over a year is pointless without a break...  :o  :o

i dont agree.

Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 12:47:37 PM
sure howard.

last cycle:

400mg wk test blend
75mg of tren ace ed
50mg winstrol  ed
50mg anavar  ed

best run i have ever done. biggest and leanest i have ever been. and went off of GH to do it to make sure it was the compounds i was taking and not the GH responsible for the gains/ fat loss.
I like how you went off the HGH to see how the other drugs helped in making you lean. Good logic there! How much muscle did that cycle give ya?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
bro, i would never consider what you listed as a cycle......more like advanced supplementation...

my last cycle lasted damn near 5 years....

bench
I never was willing to take a lot of health risks or spend a lot of my hard earned cash on juice.
My goal was always to look more like Zane and use something to help me rip up more, nothing else .
Care to elaborate on any details about your 5 yr cycle and what gains you made off it in that time? Thanks
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Master Blaster on September 02, 2010, 12:52:03 PM
Self ownage:

1st cycle was with a cinnovex vetrinary pellet that contained both testosterone and estrogen.  Transdermally applied with DMSO. 

 :-\
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: no one on September 02, 2010, 01:02:48 PM
I like how you went off the HGH to see how the other drugs helped in making you lean. Good logic there! How much muscle did that cycle give ya?

i prolly dropped 4-5% bf and stayed the same weight or better, so i would have to say about 10-12 pounds. pretty good considering that that cycle wasn't my first BBQ.

that kind of gain/fat loss without GH at my age in that amount of time after having used anabolics for over a decade i'd say the results were very very good. i still be on it if the tren wasn't predsipositioned to making me so irritable. talk about easily aggravated. and im normally a real easygoing guy. thats the only downfall to it was the edginess the tren induced- i have 60ml of tren hex i'd like to dip into but wont just because of that very reason.

Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: War-Horse on September 02, 2010, 01:11:49 PM
How can you guys do gear and look like you do..... :'(

Some of you dont even look like you lift at all...
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: benchmstr on September 02, 2010, 01:58:02 PM
That's just stupid dude, anything over a year is pointless without a break...  :o  :o
i went off during that time....but by off i mean 250-500mg a week of test....

bench
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: benchmstr on September 02, 2010, 02:06:49 PM
I never was willing to take a lot of health risks or spend a lot of my hard earned cash on juice.
My goal was always to look more like Zane and use something to help me rip up more, nothing else .
Care to elaborate on any details about your 5 yr cycle and what gains you made off it in that time? Thanks
at first it was low...but then really high dosage....i would blast for 20-30 weeks at a time then cruise for 20 weeks...

as a example....one of my first blasting routines was

1000mg test e 20 weeks
600mg eq 20 weeks
400mg tren a 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off
4iu a day..
HCG during the whole thing was every 4 weeks i would do 1000iu a day for a week...
and typical anti e, and brocriptin etc etc...

then when the blast was over i would cruise at 250-500mg of test a week for 20-30 weeks and then blast again...the blast dosages got a little higher...but it worked well...i would never recommend anybody doing this....but given the smallest chance i would do it again...but lower amounts..

bench
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Matt C on September 02, 2010, 02:37:52 PM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was 2, 50 ml shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.

Just take Dan Duchaine's advice and go on steroids again RIGHT NOW!

LOL, the pleasures of living in gulag USA (or whichever shithouse you reside)

Howie, baby, get on some juice, its the obvious choice

Look, you can do one of two things:

one, get on some gear

two, you can place higher priority on the seriously remote chance of being caught whilst using, rather than placing your concern on areas that deserve your attention, them being, the very real fact that your missus has probably started to view you as an ageing fat fuck that pisses her off due to the fact that she could be out getting some young cock rather than your old ass
 
Howie, drugs love you, remember that

Howie is a lot like me.  You can tell he is just itching to go on steroids and use them consistently but is just a prude about it, whether over specious and scientifically ungrounded "health" considerations or some other irrational concern.

I consumed alcohol maybe 15 times in my life between the ages of 21-24 for the same reasons.  In some ways it was worth it because I do feel that I'm better off than the average 28 year old right now, but at the same time, I kind of gave up my twenties as a result.  As far as bodybuilding is concerned, I do feel I'm making better gains now that my metabolism has slowed down a little than I ever did before, but why fear steroids?  Howie, there is no medical evidence against the moderate use of steroids, truly.  As for legal concerns, I understand that and can't completely relate because personal use steroid amounts are not actually illegal in Canada.

It's like you write these posts to hear what you want to hear but it is still not quite enough for you to hop back on the sauce again.  Please take Dan's advice and get on juice immediately.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Captain Equipoise on September 02, 2010, 02:51:23 PM
I never used large amounts in any of my cycles, hated going over 750mg/test a week cause of the sides and water bloat

I was always a rapid responder, I can gain 15lbs on 5-10mg of dbol a day.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: wes on September 02, 2010, 03:22:43 PM
Howard,just do another cycle for fucks sake.......you know you want to.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: bigbadwolfe on September 02, 2010, 03:25:15 PM
Holy Shit I thought that Steroids were only in Baseball and Pro Wrestling Hmmmmm.........

Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: benchmstr on September 02, 2010, 03:44:13 PM
Holy Shit I thought that Steroids were only in Baseball and Pro Wrestling Hmmmmm.........


no they take performance enhancers...

bench
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: HTexan on September 02, 2010, 03:54:39 PM
I didn't know that gel gave you muscle.  ???
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: benchmstr on September 02, 2010, 04:37:18 PM
I didn't know that gel gave you muscle.  ???
in bodybuilding its referred to as gel...the rest of the world calls its sperm......and derek anthony would be the one to talk to on this subject..

bench
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 06:23:22 PM
Just take Dan Duchaine's advice and go on steroids again RIGHT NOW!


Howie is a lot like me.  You can tell he is just itching to go on steroids and use them consistently but is just a prude about it, whether over specious and scientifically ungrounded "health" considerations or some other irrational concern.

I consumed alcohol maybe 15 times in my life between the ages of 21-24 for the same reasons.  In some ways it was worth it because I do feel that I'm better off than the average 28 year old right now, but at the same time, I kind of gave up my twenties as a result.  As far as bodybuilding is concerned, I do feel I'm making better gains now that my metabolism has slowed down a little than I ever did before, but why fear steroids?  Howie, there is no medical evidence against the moderate use of steroids, truly.  As for legal concerns, I understand that and can't completely relate because personal use steroid amounts are not actually illegal in Canada.

It's like you write these posts to hear what you want to hear but it is still not quite enough for you to hop back on the sauce again.  Please take Dan's advice and get on juice immediately.
Thanks for the interesting reply, I enjoyed reading it and it made me think, thanks Matt C.
For me it will only be Androgel prescibed by my Doc and nothing else for drugs. My big motivation would be to compete next yr at age 52. I want to do the OPEN  class in an UNtested NPC show. I am trying to drop wt to get back down to the Lt Hvy class ( under 199lbs) anyway, so more size ( from drugs) isn't what I need . If I can get back to 196-198 at 5'9" I should be ripped enough...I hope  ??? and look like I at least belong up there next to the younger guys.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: HTexan on September 02, 2010, 06:46:58 PM
Thanks for the intersting reply, I enjoyed reading it and it made me think, thanks Matt C.
For me it will only be Androgel prescibed by my Doc and nothing else for drugs. My big motivation would be to compete next yr at age 52. I want to do the OPEN  class in an UNtested NPC show. I am trying to drop wt to get back down to the Lt Hvy class ( under 199lbs) anyway, so more size ( from drugs) isn't what I need . If I can get back to 196-198 at 5'9" I should be ripped enough...I hope  ??? and look like I at least belong up there next to the younger guys.
so the angrogel helps you build muscle?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 02, 2010, 06:50:41 PM
so the angrogel helps you build muscle?
Oh , of course it helps. C'mon any legit test based product that helps you maintain ideal levels for a male in his prime is a help.
I don't need any more of that for my current BB goals ....get LEAN, get ripped
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: WillGrant on September 02, 2010, 10:56:44 PM
sure howard.

last cycle:

400mg wk test blend
75mg of tren ace ed
50mg winstrol  ed
50mg anavar  ed

best run i have ever done. biggest and leanest i have ever been. and went off of GH to do it to make sure it was the compounds i was taking and not the GH responsible for the gains/ fat loss.
With the Win/var I assume you were cutting ? what sort of diet do you think works best for you bro ? are you a carb cycler ?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: hangclean on September 03, 2010, 12:39:52 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was two (2), 50 mg shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.
Who the hell uses 2 50mg shots of winstrol a week?  Doesn't make any sense.  Winstrol should be used every day, or every other day at the least.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Howard on September 03, 2010, 06:30:51 AM
With the Win/var I assume you were cutting ? what sort of diet do you think works best for you bro ? are you a carb cycler ?

I found that two (2) separate 50 mg shots a week was all I needed to get ripped IF I STAYED on my DIET.
I considering drugs as a very potent supplement to intense training and sound diet.

The only way I could ever get really lean and hard was doing the following basic diet.
Pro - 200 g a day avg
Carbs - 250-300 a day avg
Fat - very low , maybe 20-30 g a day

This never failed to get me shredded and was cheap and easy to stay on.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Tito24 on September 03, 2010, 06:36:16 AM
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Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: DK II on September 03, 2010, 06:38:34 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was two (2), 50 mg shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.
My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.

God, that's fucking pathetic for a cycle....  :o :o
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Tito24 on September 03, 2010, 06:39:53 AM
Holy Shit I thought that Steroids were only in Baseball and Pro Wrestling Hmmmmm.........



steroids my friend are in every sport, also in bodybuilding and strongman.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: no one on September 03, 2010, 12:10:41 PM
With the Win/var I assume you were cutting ? what sort of diet do you think works best for you bro ? are you a carb cycler ?

hey buddy.

i've done about every diet there is, i liked keto for fat loss, but i found it left me really lethargic and flat. definitely more a diet suited to bringing a guy into a show who is over weight rather than someone who is lean enough and has fresh enough receptors to grow into a show. keto is useful, but it depends on what kind of shape and how much bf you are holding to begin with.

carb cycling is a good choice for me personally.

what i did this last time was something different- i didnt have a set meal plan- i always made sure i took in 350 grams of protein a day or better. i got my body accustomed to training in a fasted state and withheld solid foods (and shakes for about an hour post training) and used bcaa's pre, during and post training to prevent catabolism. when i did eat i made a mental note of what it was i was eating, and tried to keep my calories between 2000-and 2500 a day (i need to go this low- im an natural endo/meso- my metabolism crawls) most guys my size can cut on 3500-4000 a day. i cant. what else...oh and then every 3-4 days or so i'd have a huge feed of whatever the fuck i wanted a few hours before bed. i did it right before bed as any glycogen would go to filling me out instead of getting burned of in a waking state. the next morning my workouts would be amazing.

this idea worked well to get me down to what i'd say was a true 7-8%.which is pretty fucking lean. most guys who say they are 8% are rally 10 or better. in order to get lower i'd have to take a more traditional approach, knowing to the caloire what im taking and timing my carbs properly.

i found this latest way a lot more enjoyable way of dieting. i ate when i was hungry, and ate bad shit when i felt i needed it. its a pretty instinctive way of doing it but it worked as after a while your body will tell you what it needs if you listen to it.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: WillGrant on September 04, 2010, 12:31:03 AM
hey buddy.

i've done about every diet there is, i liked keto for fat loss, but i found it left me really lethargic and flat. definitely more a diet suited to bringing a guy into a show who is over weight rather than someone who is lean enough and has fresh enough receptors to grow into a show. keto is useful, but it depends on what kind of shape and how much bf you are holding to begin with.

carb cycling is a good choice for me personally.

what i did this last time was something different- i didnt have a set meal plan- i always made sure i took in 350 grams of protein a day or better. i got my body accustomed to training in a fasted state and withheld solid foods (and shakes for about an hour post training) and used bcaa's pre, during and post training to prevent catabolism. when i did eat i made a mental note of what it was i was eating, and tried to keep my calories between 2000-and 2500 a day (i need to go this low- im an natural endo/meso- my metabolism crawls) most guys my size can cut on 3500-4000 a day. i cant. what else...oh and then every 3-4 days or so i'd have a huge feed of whatever the fuck i wanted a few hours before bed. i did it right before bed as any glycogen would go to filling me out instead of getting burned of in a waking state. the next morning my workouts would be amazing.

this idea worked well to get me down to what i'd say was a true 7-8%.which is pretty fucking lean. most guys who say they are 8% are rally 10 or better. in order to get lower i'd have to take a more traditional approach, knowing to the caloire what im taking and timing my carbs properly.

i found this latest way a lot more enjoyable way of dieting. i ate when i was hungry, and ate bad shit when i felt i needed it. its a pretty instinctive way of doing it but it worked as after a while your body will tell you what it needs if you listen to it.
Awesome bro.
Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: gh15 on September 04, 2010, 07:05:57 AM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved



Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: martellrui on September 04, 2010, 07:38:27 AM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved



this is the real one!

GH15 may you tell me if this was in offseason (bulking) or precontest?

thanks!
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Master Blaster on September 04, 2010, 11:04:56 AM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved





What a joke. You must have been one tiny little twink on little baby cycle like that.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: g101 on September 04, 2010, 12:02:49 PM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved



this is the real one!

GH15 may you tell me if this was in offseason (bulking) or precontest?

thanks!


x2 for bulking!

also were any stimulants/fatburners involved??
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: flinstones1 on September 04, 2010, 05:10:41 PM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,


food for thought

gh15 approved





likes anadrol afterall! I always thought gh15 wasmore of a  a dbol guy from all his posts.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: ~UN_$ung~ on September 04, 2010, 05:17:09 PM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved







thats a fucking wicked cycle.....
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: G_Thang on September 04, 2010, 05:23:13 PM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved





i wouldnt give 1/2 that to rats at a lab.  wtf?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: WillGrant on September 04, 2010, 06:14:51 PM


thats a fucking wicked cycle.....
x2 I dont have the genetics or balls to try it but damm it gives you goosebumps of joy just thinking about it  ;D
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: arce1988 on September 04, 2010, 06:23:03 PM
I used

Var
Sus/Sos
Sero
Jin
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: CAPTAIN INSANO on September 04, 2010, 07:43:10 PM
i wouldnt give 1/2 that to rats at a lab.  wtf?
\\

Those are dosages used by today's pros

Believe it   :o :o
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Van_Bilderass on September 05, 2010, 01:02:03 AM
likes anadrol afterall! I always thought gh15 wasmore of a  a dbol guy from all his posts.

He likes oxymetolona for dieting. Looks like a pre-contest stack.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: closeline on September 10, 2010, 10:58:15 AM
my basic hormones when i placed top back in early 2000s
250mg per day enanthate norma
100 mg per day prop private cook
150mg every 30 hours on the clock tren ace private cook,,98% purity not easy to find
200mg anapolon per day
900mg eq per week, paste high quality
masteron 150mg every 30 hours
gh 15 units every single day devided doses of 3 units a time
insulin humalog wont elaborate but with every meal

adn thats a bodybuider with GOOD GENETICS RESPONSE,,

food for thought

gh15 approved





yes, this is what the 90 s guys were taking
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Playboy on September 10, 2010, 12:42:27 PM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.
1. Post you actual amount, type of drug(s), cycle length , expectations and actual results .
Feel free to add any extra info you wish to pass on.

I will go first:

From 1983 - 1986 I used moderate amounts of various drugs, three basic drug cycles.
Cycle 1 was my off season decca cycle, was 1 - 200 mg shot per week for 8 weeks , then 3-4 off
Cycle 2 was either 1 200 mg shot of test ethanate or a 100 mg equipoise per week
for 4 weeks, 3 weeks off.
Pre contest was two (2), 50 mg shots of Winnie V for the last 6 weeks before a contest.

My best offical contest wt was 206 lbs in Aug of 1986 and I was quite lean. I was on the winnie V for a full 8 weeks and had done shorter more intense Heavy Duty Mentzer style workouts.

At those levels I didn't get a lot bigger but felt good. I was able to get harder and leaner with less effort on my diet and cardio.

I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.
What did you gain here. Half a pound???
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Primemuscle on September 10, 2010, 09:38:35 PM
I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.

What are your test levels? If they were/are low, do you believe this has anything to do with previous steroid use?

I am 66. Last year, I started TRT using Androgel. However, I've switched to testosterone cypionate injections. Presently, I self inject 80 mg twice a week. My last labs were good but not those of a fellow in his early twenties. I plan to start HCG soon to boost my body's own testosterone production and to keep my testicles from shrinking.

Since starting TRT, I've gained a fair amount of weight. Hopefully, it is muscle weight, which I believe it is. I've also been very committed to hitting the gym on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: marty31672 on September 10, 2010, 09:41:49 PM
they make steroids as a gel i can rub on my skin?
i've taken a few steroid pills before
one was pink the other was a little bigger and white with a line through it
i dont like needles so i took the pills but somebody told me those were bad for me so i quit
if i could get a gel that i could massage on my skin that would be perfect
as a fighter its very important to recover quickly from my training
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: DK II on September 10, 2010, 09:44:34 PM
they make steroids as a gel i can rub on my skin?
i've taken a few steroid pills before
one was pink the other was a little bigger and white with a line through it
i dont like needles so i took the pills but somebody told me those were bad for me so i quit
if i could get a gel that i could massage on my skin that would be perfect
as a fighter its very important to recover quickly from my training

worst gimmick ever.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: flinstones1 on September 11, 2010, 07:18:53 PM
He likes oxymetolona for dieting. Looks like a pre-contest stack.

as far as I know isnt anadrol the only steroid linked to leukimia?  Rather just be a tren junkie. :)
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: wes on September 12, 2010, 02:44:58 AM
worst gimmick ever.
X2......freakin` pathetic.  :(
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: big L dawg on September 12, 2010, 03:40:40 AM
I havent used any but next time I'm at the doc I'll ask him about this androgel shit
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Primemuscle on March 12, 2011, 12:33:45 AM
I now use prescibed Androgel to keep my testosterone levels in the ideal for a male in his 20's, I am 51. I can maintain mass and strength but getting lean now is a lot harder.

I found Androgel to be very expensive, even with my medical insurance paying part of the cost. Now I am injecting testosterone cypionate which seems to do the trick and cost only $17 copay for a 10,000 unit vial. My last test numbers were great too. Also that of a guy in his twenties.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: dogbowl on March 12, 2011, 02:22:08 AM
I tried Creatine once.  Does that count?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Parker on March 12, 2011, 04:04:49 AM
OwardHoward, do you work for the DEA?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: FREAKgeek on March 12, 2011, 07:14:45 AM
Most of the forum steroid info is bro-science, heresay and gym rumor.
 I thought posting any actual, personal experience with steroid cycles might be interesting.

did 2 cycles

2003 cycle 1:

500 mg test enanthate per week
200 mg deca per week

6 weeks

felt like total shit and had to cut it short. Didn't give me anything very disappointed

took pct as a precaution - 300 mg clomid day 1, tapered it off to 50 mg per day for 10 days - felt suicidal, drug wrecked havoc on my mind


2003 cycle 2:

30 mg oxandrolone for 4 weeks

felt good, no sides, strength went up 10-30%, satisfied with it
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Reeves on March 12, 2011, 08:13:36 AM
I havent used any but next time I'm at the doc I'll ask him about this androgel shit

It was offered to me along with a shot every  two weeks as my levels are quite low perhaps due to my age and maybe even my overall diminutive size.  I turned it down because I'm against such things and realize that is pretty much a case of cutting off my nose to spite my face.  The doctor had my overall level measured at something like 120(?) and said that the testosterone actually available for use was pretty much zero.  The latter results took about two weeks to receive as that particular test needed to be sent out to an offsite medical lab.

While I'm adamantly against dope I am honest enough to admit to knowing why so many men take steroids.  The feeling of strength and overall well being must be incredible.  How must it feel to have some people look on you with admiration or for those that are exceptionally large, even a sense of "fear" and/or a degree of respect?  For someone as physically small as myself, I think it would be ridiculous for me to even try such a thing as a cycle.  Like I said before, its a form of cheating but being a man I can easily see why men do this.

And to an extent I envy some of them.  Those would be people like Zane, Arnold, Waller, Franco, Makkawy and more than a few of you guys that have put up a picture or two here.  Today's top guys have taken it to not so much the extreme but rather the patently ridiculous and beyond borderline unhealthy. 

I am too small to be that big or even close to it.  Good luck with your doctor and testing!

Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on March 12, 2011, 08:20:10 AM
first cykle: 12 omnadrens in 8 weeks, 15 years old (1 week from 16) went from a wopping 63kilo to 69kg. bench went up 20 kg, stupid fucks who sold steroids to a 15 year old  :-\
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Reeves on March 12, 2011, 08:28:15 AM
first cykle: 12 omnadrens in 8 weeks, 15 years old (1 week from 16) went from a wopping 63kilo to 69kg. bench went up 20 kg, stupid fucks who sold steroids to a 15 year old  :-\

If you don't mind my asking, are you short, tall or of "average" height and do you think this cycle had any effect on that? 
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: spude on March 12, 2011, 08:52:37 AM
If you don't mind my asking, are you short of brains and do you think it had any effect on that cycle?

fixed
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Reeves on March 12, 2011, 08:54:59 AM
fixed
Thanks.  I often have trouble with such things. ;D  My brain power is nearly depleted.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: big L dawg on March 12, 2011, 10:35:12 AM
It was offered to me along with a shot every  two weeks as my levels are quite low perhaps due to my age and maybe even my overall diminutive size.  I turned it down because I'm against such things and realize that is pretty much a case of cutting off my nose to spite my face.  The doctor had my overall level measured at something like 120(?) and said that the testosterone actually available for use was pretty much zero.  The latter results took about two weeks to receive as that particular test needed to be sent out to an offsite medical lab.

While I'm adamantly against dope I am honest enough to admit to knowing why so many men take steroids.  The feeling of strength and overall well being must be incredible.  How must it feel to have some people look on you with admiration or for those that are exceptionally large, even a sense of "fear" and/or a degree of respect?  For someone as physically small as myself, I think it would be ridiculous for me to even try such a thing as a cycle.  Like I said before, its a form of cheating but being a man I can easily see why men do this.

And to an extent I envy some of them.  Those would be people like Zane, Arnold, Waller, Franco, Makkawy and more than a few of you guys that have put up a picture or two here.  Today's top guys have taken it to not so much the extreme but rather the patently ridiculous and beyond borderline unhealthy. 

I am too small to be that big or even close to it.  Good luck with your doctor and testing!



It is very unhealthy to have low test levels...overtime it contributes to nearly all aliments...you really need to do your research as you sound quite naive and uneducated on the subject...I am actually a lifetime natural in my mid thirty's...However if my blood work was to come back and low test was something I was looking at testosterone replacement therapy would be an option I would have no reservations of using...your ramblings about cheating or being to small are nothing more than that of an ill informed person with preconceived notions on a persons choice to have healthy levels of testosterone...
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Reeves on March 12, 2011, 11:23:31 AM
It is very unhealthy to have low test levels...overtime it contributes to nearly all aliments...you really need to do your research as you sound quite naive and uneducated on the subject...I am actually a lifetime natural in my mid thirty's...However if my blood work was to come back and low test was something I was looking at testosterone replacement therapy would be an option I would have no reservations of using...your ramblings about cheating or being to small are nothing more than that of an ill informed person with preconceived notions on a persons choice to have healthy levels of testosterone...

First, I rarely "ramble".  I was merely posting my thoughts on excessive use as it relates to someone my size and consider that to be a more than related aside.  Second, you are not me, hence you would have no reservations about HRT.  I am far from ill informed, just wary.   I am quite cognizant of the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications of HRT.  I will take your observations for what they are, well meaning albeit somewhat patronizing.  No worries there, just an observation.  Thanks young man! 

And good luck with any testing you may undergo. 
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Tito24 on March 12, 2011, 11:36:50 AM
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Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: local hero on March 12, 2011, 01:07:06 PM
my last pre contest cycle....

gh 6ius 12 weeks (2iu am, afternoon, before bed ) (amsome)
1g sus 400mg equipoise per week first 6 weeks

last 6 weeks
100mg test susp ed, tren 75mg ed ( fill rest of the barrel with either masteron or prima, alternate daily)
50mg dbol ed, 50mg stromba ed, 50mg anavar
1 tab nolva ed, 1 tab arimidex ed
clenbuterol 4 tabs ed full 12 weeks

also used igf1 lr,,,,, was shite, just good for localised pump into whatever muscle you put it into


my whole outlook to competing back then was very naive, i actualy spent more time off gear than on, as was the advices at the time, should have stayed on at least 6month before contest and cruised in
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Spike on March 12, 2011, 01:13:52 PM
LOL!

howard, you have an obsession with steroids.  I don't understand.  You're already using test, taking you a bit above where you'd be as an 18 year old stallion (you hit 700, right?)

So IMHO, you're using just like everyone else.  Why the need to revisit the 'glory days' when you were shooting up?  

zing :D

started at 15 250mg testasterona from neuvo laredo real mexicana siht 250mg ew


TODAY:
60iu humalin R
15iu gh
2mg test e I made so its probn 300mg or so permL
2mg of tren a made from pwdr 80-100mg or so permL
syntahoroid
lisinopril now - bnut its working plus I loose water alot with it - insurance pays for it
xaners - stabbin, tren, test = fckn boat wreck if not on sedative once daily 2mg Rx is for more tho
prob 3 blunts - 1 bobby brown 2 kush ;)
uuummmm thats about it for TOADAY
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: theonlyone on March 12, 2011, 01:17:53 PM
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Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: no one on March 12, 2011, 11:00:19 PM


cycle?

whats that?
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on March 12, 2011, 11:53:30 PM
If you don't mind my asking, are you short, tall or of "average" height and do you think this cycle had any effect on that? 
im 5´8 like my dad and brothers so i dont think it made any difference, didnt take any steroids in 1.5 years after that.
Title: Re: Steroid use survey thread
Post by: Primemuscle on March 13, 2011, 01:46:22 AM
I am quite cognizant of the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications of HRT.

I am 66 years old. Before starting HRT my test numbers were in the low 300's. I have been on HRT for almost two years with no side effects. This is possibly because the prescribe dose is low (only 150 mg a week of test cyp), especially as compared to what those who self-dose do. At this point, I only see the doctor every 6 months. The last time I tested in the high range, something like 1000. However, the numbers can vary for many reasons. Mostly, I go by how I feel and I feel great. I have no depression and a strong sense of wellbeing that I was missing before.

As you say, everyone reacts differently. However, if you seek HRT though a reputable doctor, you should achieve positive results. And as that other fellow mentioned, there are some real negative affects from having low test. There are some very valid reasons for getting your test up to par for your health.