First Cycle Log: Test C & OL DMZ
EDIT: SKIP TO BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO SEE NEW CYCLE LAYOUT
So after about two years of research and contemplation, I think I'm finally ready for my first cycle. I'm looking to start after the new year in early January.
My stats:
22years old, 5'6" ~ 155lbs (will get accurate weigh in on first day) and roughly 13-16% body fat (sorry I'm bad at estimating, will post pics later). 4 years of somewhat serious but mostly recreational training, 2.5 years of serious training and (usually) proper nutrition. So I guess around 6 years total. I've got everything already on hand, so I'm good to go in that aspect.
6 week cycle:
Week 1-6: Test C 300mg (divided into two pins per week)
Week 1-3 kickstart: OL DMZ 20mg/day (may bump up to 40mg for week 3)
Week 1-4: OL Arimicare Pro as directed
PCT will start two weeks after the last pin:
Clomid 25/25/12.5/12.5
Nolva 10/10/5/5
OL Super PCT (10 tabs =1 serving)
0/10/10/10/5/5
Vit D3 5000 IUs/day
Goals: Primary goal is to put on some solid lean mass. Would also like to see some good strength gains. If I lose a couple % body fat then that's great, but if not I won't be too concerned.
Diet: I tend to eat around 2500 mostly clean calories per day. I often eat lower carbs on rest days, but I'm going to forget about that and shoot for 3200 calories per day for the first 3 weeks to take advantage of DMZ's glycogen loading effects. After that, I may go back to eating slightly lower carbs on off days for the remainder of the cycle, but I haven't made up my mind yet.
Training: I train an upper/lower split 4 days per week focusing largely on compound movements with a couple accessory exercises thrown in at the end. I'm considering adding a 5th day (if I have time) strictly devoted to HIIT cardio, core strength, and lots and lots of calves.
OTC Supps:
Protein Powder
Orange Triad
Oximega fish oil
Some things to note:
- I have arimidex 1mg tabs on hand if needed. I'm thinking of taking 0.25mg eod for a week once I come off the DMZ just to combat any estrogen rebound.
- I know most are gonna say bump the test up to 500mg and run for 8 weeks or it won't be worth it, but I'm determined to run it this way for 6 weeks. I don't want to blow up too fast and have family be all suspect. Plus since this is my first cycle, I'd like to keep it shorter.
- I know I'm young and I should probably wait. Please don't try and talk me out of it.
Any other comments/suggestions are welcome! I'm going to try and update daily with workouts, food, and whatever else comes to mind.
-----------------------------------
NEW CYCLE LAYOUT:
After contemplating the input from some of you more experienced fellas, I've decided to extend this cycle to 10 weeks, maybe even 12 depending on how the gains go and what is going on in my personal life at the time.
So here is the new layout:
Weeks 1-10: Test C 300mg/week
Week 1: DMZ 20mg/day
Weeks 2-4: DMZ 40mg/day
Cycle support: Arimicare pro as directed weeks 1-4
PCT will start 2 weeks after the last pin and will remain the same except I may run clomid for 50mg during the first week instead of 25 since i will be on longer.
Thanks everyone for the input!
EDIT: SKIP TO BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO SEE NEW CYCLE LAYOUT
So after about two years of research and contemplation, I think I'm finally ready for my first cycle. I'm looking to start after the new year in early January.
My stats:
22years old, 5'6" ~ 155lbs (will get accurate weigh in on first day) and roughly 13-16% body fat (sorry I'm bad at estimating, will post pics later). 4 years of somewhat serious but mostly recreational training, 2.5 years of serious training and (usually) proper nutrition. So I guess around 6 years total. I've got everything already on hand, so I'm good to go in that aspect.
6 week cycle:
Week 1-6: Test C 300mg (divided into two pins per week)
Week 1-3 kickstart: OL DMZ 20mg/day (may bump up to 40mg for week 3)
Week 1-4: OL Arimicare Pro as directed
PCT will start two weeks after the last pin:
Clomid 25/25/12.5/12.5
Nolva 10/10/5/5
OL Super PCT (10 tabs =1 serving)
0/10/10/10/5/5
Vit D3 5000 IUs/day
Goals: Primary goal is to put on some solid lean mass. Would also like to see some good strength gains. If I lose a couple % body fat then that's great, but if not I won't be too concerned.
Diet: I tend to eat around 2500 mostly clean calories per day. I often eat lower carbs on rest days, but I'm going to forget about that and shoot for 3200 calories per day for the first 3 weeks to take advantage of DMZ's glycogen loading effects. After that, I may go back to eating slightly lower carbs on off days for the remainder of the cycle, but I haven't made up my mind yet.
Training: I train an upper/lower split 4 days per week focusing largely on compound movements with a couple accessory exercises thrown in at the end. I'm considering adding a 5th day (if I have time) strictly devoted to HIIT cardio, core strength, and lots and lots of calves.
OTC Supps:
Protein Powder
Orange Triad
Oximega fish oil
Some things to note:
- I have arimidex 1mg tabs on hand if needed. I'm thinking of taking 0.25mg eod for a week once I come off the DMZ just to combat any estrogen rebound.
- I know most are gonna say bump the test up to 500mg and run for 8 weeks or it won't be worth it, but I'm determined to run it this way for 6 weeks. I don't want to blow up too fast and have family be all suspect. Plus since this is my first cycle, I'd like to keep it shorter.
- I know I'm young and I should probably wait. Please don't try and talk me out of it.
Any other comments/suggestions are welcome! I'm going to try and update daily with workouts, food, and whatever else comes to mind.
-----------------------------------
NEW CYCLE LAYOUT:
After contemplating the input from some of you more experienced fellas, I've decided to extend this cycle to 10 weeks, maybe even 12 depending on how the gains go and what is going on in my personal life at the time.
So here is the new layout:
Weeks 1-10: Test C 300mg/week
Week 1: DMZ 20mg/day
Weeks 2-4: DMZ 40mg/day
Cycle support: Arimicare pro as directed weeks 1-4
PCT will start 2 weeks after the last pin and will remain the same except I may run clomid for 50mg during the first week instead of 25 since i will be on longer.
Thanks everyone for the input!