Misconception that var is crap. I think it's a wonder drug for people like me (in my 30s, just trying to add 5-8 lean lbs)... On week 4 right now of hg var at 100 daily and the results are amazing. No change in anything in diet or training and scale reads 5 pounds heavier. But more importantly, looks like there has been a gain of 20! Dropped a little fat and muscles look much more full.
So far half way through the var only, no sides, hair is fine, no gyno, and slight increase of sex drive!