11lbs good? thats great i think!

Nahh sorry it was my own little experiment no log or pics i can easily see im much bigger in the mirror though honestly i wish i had taken pics id love to see them side by side, oh well maybe next time i just didnt expect the kinds of gains i got.
PCT
OK, on to the topic of PCTs: Hope you find this helpful as well.
One of the most common inquiries we get has to do with how to administer proper post-cycle therapy (PCT) after using the One. There are a lot of differing opinions / advice floating around concerning the answer to this question and the purpose behind this document is to consolidate this information into a comprehensive and reliable guide that that is easy to understand and follow. The information is broken this into several sections:
- Understanding why you need PCT
- Common mistakes made during PCT, and how to fix them
- Exactly what to use, when and why
- How to prime yourself for your next cycle of The One
WHY DO I NEED PCT?
During your cycle of The One (or any other exogenous hormonal agent), your body's natural production of testosterone will most likely decline. This is caused by an inhibitory negative feedback loop involving the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-testicular Axis (HPTA), and can disrupt natural hormone levels. The extent to which the disruption occurs is based on several factors:
- history of personal use
- duration between cycles
- duration of the cycle
- dosages during the cycle
- type of supplements/nutrition implemented during cycle
- type of PCT undertaken
Manipulation of these factors can allow users of The One to lessen any negative effects encountered due to this disruption.
History of personal use is the first factor. The longer and more often you have used these types of compounds, the more you are going to be effected by them. The more days over the years that you spend 'on' vs. 'off', the less dependant your body will become on its own natural testosterone production. This lead into the next factor: duration between cycles. Time on should equal time off, or even greater- you have to give your endocrine system a break, and your gains will be better in the long run.
Duration of the actual cycle is another key factor. This plays back to history of personal use; the longer you are 'on', the greater the effect on the HPTA, and the longer it will take your endocrine system to get back to normal. This is why we recommend that you keep your cycle duration limited to 5 weeks or less for The One.
Dose is another factor; take no more that the recommended dosage, in fact we often say 'less is more' meaning, one capsule less is often better than one capsule more. The higher the dose, the greater the effect on the HPTA. If you follow good nutrition, rest, and train properly, you can gain just as much at a lower dosage.
This feeds into the next point; the types of supplements, nutrition, and training habits that you use during your cycle (and after) will dictate how well you recover from the cycle. Use a good anti-oxidant, multi-vitamin/mineral, and fish oil during your cycle. Train hard, but stick to a sound program and don'tover train. Sleep at least 7 hours per night, and avoid alcohol. In other words, just use common sense.
The last important point is that a proper PCT be followed. This is imperative, or you will not keep your gains, and may end up worse off than when you started. Certain supplements must be taken post-cycle to ensure that the HPTA is working properly. I compare not using a proper PCT to putting someone in a race car who does not know how to drive- they will go extremely fast, but will probably end up hurting themselves. Do your research, and follow these recommendations, and you will learn how to drive this vehicle correctly and safely.
COMMON MISTAKES MADE DURING PCT
A. Poor planning, with little or no steps taken to prepare for getting off The One
- Will result in loss of gains
- Will maximize any sides from product
B. Not enough Caloric (Kcal) intake
- Food is the most anabolic substance on the planet
- Cutting Kcals at the end of a cycle is the most catabolic (muscle wasting) things you can do to your body
C. Using too many PCT supplements
- Could alter hormone levels negatively
- Possible rebound effect of certain unwanted hormones (at least in elevated levels) such as estrogen, prolactin, or progesterone
- Disallows the ability to see what is working and what is not
D. Using the wrong type of PCT supplement
- Using certain compounds for PCT are unnecessary
- These compounds may produce unwanted interactions
E. Not training
- Skeletal muscle loses stimuli needed for growth
- Depression may set in
WHAT TO USE FOR PCT AFTER USING THE ONE AND WHEN
A. 2nd Gear
- Acts as a moderate anti-aromatase and keeps testosterone:estrogen ratio normalized
- Boosts endogenous testosterone levels back to normal levels
- Begin the day after your cycle of The One ends
B. Drive by Applied Nutriceuticals
- Forskolin, a component in Drive, increases cAMP levels, which increases LH levels and spermatogenesis, and will increase endogenous free testosterone levels.
- Icariin, another component in Drive, increases cGMP levels, which also plays a role in increasing spermatogenesis and increasing endogenous free testosterone levels
- Begin the day after your cycle of The One ends
C. IGF-2 by Applied Nutriceuticals
- Boosts endogenous testosterone and growth hormone levels
- Begin the day after your cycle of The One ends
D. Continue to consume ample calories
- Food is the most anabolic substance on the planet; studies have shown that when individuals eat above maintenance level, a whole host of anabolic processes occur- outside of the MOA by which The One operates
- Decreasing Kcals below maintenance post-cycle will result in a much lower retention of gains
- Lots of carbs, healthy fats and protein
- Keep Kcals a little above maintenance during PCT
- Should be applied both on cycle on The One, and for PCT
E. Neovar by Applied Nutriceuticals
- Boosts GLUT4 translocation and local IGF-1 levels- these are mechanisms of growth that can be utilized, even off-cycle
- Can be used on-cycle, as well as off
F. Bio Mend
- Strong anti-oxidant blend that ensures a healthy immune system
- Can be used on-cycle, as well as off
HOW TO PRIME YOURSELF FOR YOUR NEXT CYCLE OF THE ONE
- Have time on at least equal to time off; so if you ran The One for 1 month, take at least 1 month off (double is preferred); the longer the break, the better your gains the next time
- Do not piggy-back cycles- try to start your next cycle of The One after having not used any type of anabolic for at least 5-6 weeks.
Thanks again for your ongoing support and have fun getting huge!
If you have any further questions, always feel free to hit us up at info@appliednutriceuticals.com.
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I agree, great posts, still my favourite steroid ever, and i cant see that changing, cant wait to try a pulse cycle.
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The one and EPI stackable?
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplements/173797-one-small-step.html Getting my ass beat and logging it.
You can be sure we're very happy to hear that
As for pulsing, check out Sean's log: SamBoz19's Epic Daily Journal! Enter At Your Own Risk! (from post #455). He's doing a pulse with a twist; should be interesting to see his results.
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This is an awesome thread. Hey rosie, In regards to PCT: Is it not better to start taking the Natty booster(whether Drive or something else) a few days BEFORE your cycle ends? As the usually take a week or more to kick in properly, you can sort of overlap? Instead of starting to take it after last One dose.
yeah man, rather than have like a whole week of basically no test, i figured It'd be way better to transition smoothly.... I could be wrong though!
What you think Rosie?![]()
It depends on when the testosterone booster you'll be using kicks in (they may vary, and you would need to find out).
It is recommended that Drive be used from the start of the last week of your cycle because it takes 7-10 days to kick in.
For something like IGF-2 you can start taking it when your cycle ends (i.e. the day after your last dose of The ONE), or a few days before the cycle ends, since it kicks in in a few days.
As for 2nd GEAR, just start using this the day after your last dose of The ONE (unless you plan on bridging your PCT).
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Has "receptor cleansing" been proven?
From my understanding it is a myth because they regenerate everyday.
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