There are several statements and comments made on a regular basis that I view as myths and misinformation. Many times they can be based on a bit of truth, but they're often twisted and contorted in a way that takes the truth into the realm of myth or complete ridiculousness. Anyway, here's my opinion:
Myth: Testosterone will always make you bloated, bloofy or whatever you want to call it.
Truth: Almost any healthy adult male can tolerate 500mg of testosterone per week easily, many can tolerate up to 1,000mg per week quite well and without any serious or even notable bloating. When you go over the 1,000mg mark, then you've got a lot more aromatazation to deal with, and this is where a lot of guys get into trouble. You can truly only use so much testosterone, and it may be a little different with each guy, but 1,000mg is typically controllable in the "Bloofy" department. In-order to control it, one thing that's useful is smaller, more frequent injections even with large ester testosterone compounds. This way your body only has to deal with small amounts at a time. AI's also help a great deal, I know a lot of people on here don't like them, but I wouldn't run a contest diet without them or without Test. Further, just controlling your carb intake, eating enough but not more than you actually need is huge!
Myth: Winstrol is bad for athletes due to joint issues.
Truth: Winstrol is one of the most common steroids used by athletes in most all sports; in-fact, other than Deca-Durabolin, it is the most commonly used steroid in the NFL. For strength and speed, it's tough to beat. Yes, there are more powerful steroids in this regard, but the side-effects are easy to control and it's normally a very well-tolerate steroid.
Myth: Masteron makes the need for an AI irrelevant.
Truth: Masteron CAN make the need for an AI irrelevant but that doesn't mean it will. It's not going to be as strong at inhibiting aromatase as an AI, and if you're in contest mode, to truly benefit in this manner you're going to more than likely need an AI, even if you're supplementing with Masteron. If you're not in contest mode but cutting and using Masteron, then sure, there's a good chance you won't need an AI...it will depend largely on what your total stack looks like and your overall genetic predisposition.
Myth: Masteron is a great bulking steroid.
Truth: Masteron may be one of the worst bulking steroids of all time. It will do very little to promote mass of any notable worth...there are far more efficient steroids for this purpose. Save Masteron for cutting cycles.
Myth: Equipoise is a fantastic bulking steroid.
Truth: Equipoise can be an OK bulking steroid, but to gain any true benefit in a bulking phase it better be conjoined with a few other steroids and create more or less of a harmonious effect. You can pack on a lot more quality mass with Testosterone (any form) Nandrolone (any form) and Trenbolone (any form). I'd even put Anadrol and Dianabol in front of EQ in this stage. When EQ is truly beneficial, when it's worth its true weight is when cutting...a great steroid for the front end of a cutting cycle.
Myth: Certain steroids can make you fat.
Truth: This comment pops up here on getbig.com almost daily, and it has got to be one of the single most ridiculous comments I've ever seen. If it's an anabolic steroid, it doesn't matter which one it is, it cannot make you fat; the idea that certain steroids can make you fat goes against the very nature of what anabolic steroids are. Think about it; anabolic steroids enhance your metabolism, they enable you to make better use of every nutrient you consume, and largely block and even reduce glucocorticoid hormones. If you're getting fat, you're eating too much...end of story.
Myth: Side-Effects are an indicator that a hormone is working well.
Truth: Like the fat comment above, this one is pretty ridiculous; if you take Aspirin and you don't experience any side-effects, do you immediately assume it's not working? Most NSAID painkillers like Aspirin carry possible side-effects that can be horrific, often far beyond what any anabolic steroid could possibly cause...again, if no side-effects occur, does this mean it's not working; of course not. If your steroids are of a quality nature, they're clean and dosed properly, if you're a healthy adult male and you don't supplement like an idiot, the odds are you're not going to experience too many side-effects if any at all. Most healthy adult men can tolerate most anabolic steroids very well. For crying out loud, these are hormones we already produce naturally, you're already accustomed to them, and on that basis alone there will normally be some level of toleration.
OK, that's it for now. I've already thought of about twenty more but I'll shut up for the moment.
