First Cycle - Epistaine

[SinX]

sorry for the double posts, I have no clue why it's doing that and only I check the page out again it does that, my fault.

[Russianog]

when PWO fails or I Run out, i listen to EDM to pump myself up!

[Anthony82]

Chest pain was sore and had a burning sensation in upper chest area. It did go away (so I think) as of today I am feeling overall good and healthy.

Measured Body Stats (was taken after I woke up in the morning)
Bicep: 14 1/2"
Bicep (flexed): 15 3/4"
Waist: 35 3/4"
Forearm: 12 5/8"
Thigh: 21 1/4"
Calf: 15 1/2"
Neck: 16"

BF is not known right now but will get it this weekend.

NOTE

I have only been back lifting for 1 1/2 months from a 1 year layoff so my BF is high and my measurements aren't that good. That's why I am turbo charging (using a ph) in the first place.

SinX I know what you mean by find/feel things not there. I have done it in the past. I will watch out like you said for itchy (hasn't been) and puffiness. Thanks.

[Anthony82]

I double posted too on day 4 @ SinX
Wtf is EDM and why abbreviations were not texting here @ Russianog
Appreciate all the advice and follow guys. Hope I have good news at the end of this run.

[SinX]

I double posted too on day 4 @ SinX
Wtf is EDM and why abbreviations were not texting here @ Russianog
Appreciate all the advice and follow guys. Hope I have good news at the end of this run.

hahaha the texting bit got me but they call it EDM: electronic dance music; dubstep, house, trance, brostep.... things like that. I also DJ on my spare time and although I'ma rap/rock guy; electronica pumps me up too. Best thing to do instead of a pwo, find something thats gonna pump up you/motivate you towards the gym. I did it a few times, but you gotta be careful checking with BP (cause everyone is different), maybe a cup of coffee before the gym (don't go crazy with the sugar!) and see if that helps. However, most people will tell you to avoid caffeine all together and to drop it a month before a cycle.

[peter01]

NOTE

I have only been back lifting for 1 1/2 months from a 1 year layoff so my BF is high and my measurements aren't that good. That's why I am turbo charging (using a ph) in the first place.

Damn dude. Didn't want to waste any time there huh? lol

[Anthony82]

Day 6

Just got home from gym.

I took one pill at 7:30am and another at 12:30pm then I took my pre workout drink at 7:30pm cause I didn't have my any of the supplements (ph) on me and didn't want to drive home and take them this late.

Shoulders

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
45x15
45x12
45x12
45x12 rest-pause 45x8

Smith Machine Upright Rows
65x15
95x12
95x12 rest-pause 95x10

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
17.5x12
20x12
20x12 rest-pause 20x8

Dumbbell Shrug
45x12
45x12
60x12
60x12

Standing Calf Raise
85x20
140x20
140x20
140x18

Sauna for 15 minutes.

Felt like an okay workout. Decently Hard pumps and fullness of muscles. Will keep on trucking.

[Anthony82]

Day 6 (continued)

I didn't write much on Day 6 was really late when I got home and I was tired. No sides as of yet and felt good in the gym, I'm sure the pre workout helped. Won't be using it today though. Will weigh myself today and try to check body fat.

Libido is still high.

Noticed a little lethargy and lost of energy but I haven't slept good in 2 days cause my kids have been getting up in the middle of the night. I think if I get some rest tonight I should be fine tomorrow. Saturday and Sunday are off days. I will be going hard tonight and look forward to some rest.

Also, I am going to upload pictures this weekend I think so a comparison shot can be seen on the completion date of this cycle.

@Peter01 - I know I jumped right in. Figured why wait I knew I'd get good gains this month and next and wanted to increase them to the max. Not sure if it works like that but it sounded logical to me.

[Anthony82]

@ SinX

Thanks for ideas. I did start listening to some new music yesterday and that helped. I watched a motivational video before and it helped a little also. I agree with finding something that makes you move. Also, checked out EMD I am going to add some to my playlist. Thanks

[Anthony82]

Heading to gym for Day ****ing 7 of hell training. :-)

Feeling good and ready to rock and roll going to kill it and looking forward to next week when I can add weight and drop my rep range down to 9 sick of this 12-15 rep bull****. Want to life heavy and short but I know to follow schedule so ill stay with the bastard.

Post day 7 tonight after my workout. Thank god it's Friday.

[Anthony82]

Day 7

Had great workout. Once again I only took 30mg of epistane and 30mg of andro. Then I took 1 1/2 scoops my pre workout. I know I said I wouldn't take it but its such a better workout. I will stop though and not use it Monday. I will also go back to 45mg.

Legs

Squat
135x15
205x12
205x12
225x12
Rest-Pause
225x8

Leg Press
180x12
180x12
180x12

Leg Extensions
85x12
85x12
85x12


Romanian Deadlift
135x12
205x12
205x12
225x10
Rest-Pause
225x6
225x6

Leg Curls
65x12
65x12
65x12

30x3 sit-ups (used medicine ball)
20x3 push ups

Sat in sauna for 10 minutes.

Notes:

Well once again my BP was high and my heartbeat was racing but it was my fault and I checked in periodically. Soreness in chest and some pain while doing push-ups. Back pump after Deadlifts was bad and painful but went away. Legs were aching but no different from if I wasn't on a ph. So far no dramatic change I can notice.

Next 2 days are rest days and I am happy to take a break.

[Anthony82]

Also forget to mention between some Deadlifts I did a couple pull-ups.

3 Sets
8
5
4

Not too good but I never do them and it just shows how hard I was going. My arms still feel weak.

[SinX]

what brand is your pwo? With or without the 1,3 still gotta keep an eye out on your BP. I can't say I advise it, but if you really must, make sure you're taking extra BP support supps such as celery seed extract, hawthrone berries, and depending on that pain in your chest (because honestly, that could be a lot of different things) things like garlic, folic acid will help out a lot too. I know you're already using an assist, but nothing wrong with using a bit more, especially if you're gonna put any more stress on your body. Make sure you do light cardio; not cross country ish, just go for walks maybe two to three times a day (or whenever you can) for at least 30-45mins and I'd say depending on your heart rate and etc, very slight jogging. So far putting up some very decent workouts and def keepin an eye on your results.

[SinX]

also on top of the pwo, during the day/night do you drink soda/coffee/caffeinated tea? I ask, because there will gonna be a few things you will need to consider, but if you don't then never mind this. On a consistent basis, what kinda foods do you eat generally before/after workouts and during the times you take your dose? I don't need a full break down of macro's and believe me I'm not gonna tell you about diet or eating; cause I hate it when ppl tell me that and I love my fast food once a week.

[Russianog]

if you have a chance, you could try and pickup a stim free PWO

[Anthony82]

what brand is your pwo? With or without the 1,3 still gotta keep an eye out on your BP. I can't say I advise it, but if you really must, make sure you're taking extra BP support supps such as celery seed extract, hawthrone berries, and depending on that pain in your chest (because honestly, that could be a lot of different things) things like garlic, folic acid will help out a lot too. I know you're already using an assist, but nothing wrong with using a bit more, especially if you're gonna put any more stress on your body. Make sure you do light cardio; not cross country ish, just go for walks maybe two to three times a day (or whenever you can) for at least 30-45mins and I'd say depending on your heart rate and etc, very slight jogging. So far putting up some very decent workouts and def keepin an eye on your results.

PWO is Driven Sports CRAZE but I'm done with it. I am going to give it to a buddy cause he wanted to try it. I went for a walk yesterday and it was so boring. Thanks for advice.

[Anthony82]

also on top of the pwo, during the day/night do you drink soda/coffee/caffeinated tea? I ask, because there will gonna be a few things you will need to consider, but if you don't then never mind this. On a consistent basis, what kinda foods do you eat generally before/after workouts and during the times you take your dose? I don't need a full break down of macro's and believe me I'm not gonna tell you about diet or eating; cause I hate it when ppl tell me that and I love my fast food once a week.

No coffee or soda. Water only during this cycle. I typically eat well ate fast food once this week.

What I ate yesterday:

Breakfast - cereal
Lunch - chicken breast, fruit, green beans, carrots
Dinner - pasta, chicken leg
Evening - piece of pot roast, potato, carrots

So I don't eat the best I could but I am killing myself in the gym I don't want to kill myself with my diet. I did sign up for a nutrition class at lifetime fitness for next week.

[Anthony82]

if you have a chance, you could try and pickup a stim free PWO

Yea I'm kinda strapped for cash. My ex takes everything extra I get right now. So I am just gonna cut the PWO out. Good advice though.

[Anthony82]

Day 8

Rest Day.

No problems to report. A little tired but nothing out of the ordinary. Legs aren't sore today compared to yesterday when I could barely move them. It hurt to walk and my lower back hurt and today I feel fine so that shows it working to me. I lifted hard I felt and nothing hurts.

[Anthony82]

Day 9 Morning Update

Slept till 11:00am just didn't want to move out of bed my back hurt and my whole body felt sore. My appetite is diminished and I don't feel hungry so will force myself to eat shortly. In a bad mood and mad about I don't know what.

Dose planned for today 11am, 5pm cause I missed the morning and will do 30mg today and back up to 45mg tomorrow.