Epistane, DHEA, Creatine,

[Halveye]

Hey hows it going. I've been lifting for about 11 years now, never stopping, and have tried about every legal supplement under the sun. Going to try a cycle of Epistane along with DHEA and Creatine to see if Epi is any good. Just started the cycle today at 40mg a day, and will continue to do so for the next 4 weeks. Going to take milk thistle during the cycle, and follow the cycle with formadrol extreme. I am currently at 215lbs (6 foot) and hope to get up to 225-230. Lost a bit of weight during the school year in college, so trying to gain some back.

[Distilled Water]

Hey hows it going. I've been lifting for about 11 years now, never stopping, and have tried about every legal supplement under the sun. Going to try a cycle of Epistane along with DHEA and Creatine to see if Epi is any good. Just started the cycle today at 40mg a day, and will continue to do so for the next 4 weeks. Going to take milk thistle during the cycle, and follow the cycle with formadrol extreme. I am currently at 215lbs (6 foot) and hope to get up to 225-230. Lost a bit of weight during the school year in college, so trying to gain some back.

whoa whoa whoa 40mg?!?!? 1st cycle?!?!?! follow cycle w/ formadrol extreme?!?!? better take a few steps back bro. Research a little

[Eject]

what the **** you started at 40?

uh.... Hello there.

[MESSPLAY]

is that you in your avatar? you look like the guitarist from taking back sunday...

[neoborn]

Search for Neoborn's Epistane FAQ Q and A baby!

Seriously you need to research or post more details...don't throw away your liver...

Amor Est Vitae Essentia,

Neoborn

[Halveye]

Hey hows it. Uh yeah, I was under the impression that you could go 4 weeks at 40 mg, but if that is out of the question, please let me know. I am currently taking milk thistle, grape seed extract, multivitamin, and fish oil along with it. Should I say start out at around 20 and then 30 then 40 for 2 weeks. From some of the threads I was reading, you can go 40 for 4 weeks, but maybe that is too much. I take it that formadrol extreme isn't that good for pct. I always thought that it was. Any suggestions. I'm only at day 2 so, I can remedy this quickly if I hear back from you guys.

and to who asked, yeah thats me.

[Irish Cannon]

30mg would be a good start. Run that for a week, make sure you don't have any bad reactions or side effects, then bump up to 40mg if you feel it is necessary. If you can get by with taking less, it's always better.

Most people are going to say to drop the Formadrol and get a serm like Tamoxifen, Toremifene or Clomiphene, but that's up to you. I think that Epi is mild enough that you could get away with using Formadrol.

[neoborn]

Also see my previous post and read read read!

[Halveye]

Thanks for the input guys. Its nice to know there are good samaritans out there still. Most people wouldn't have said anything; You guys are few and far between. I think I will go with the 20 mg for a couple of days more or so, and then do 30 mg for a week and then see about 40. I already bought the formadrol and am on a somewhat tight budget, so I will use it. Do you guys know of any other PCT supps. that would be good to use in addition to the formadrol. I am taking in around 300 grams of protein a day along with amino acids, so I think I should make some good gains. I train on a 4-5 day lifting regimen in which I hit each muscle group once a week. I am new to this site, but am liking the hospitality so far. I will post some gains as they occur over the next four weeks to see positive effects. Peace out.

[Distilled Water]

Look at picking up some Dermacaine Sustain. Some guys are useing that + Anabolic Innovations Post Cycle Support and say it's going well.

True epistane is mild but some of the ingredients in formadrol like Daizaden (sp?) seem they may be worthless to helping you recover.

You could probably search some research places for nolva (Tamoxifen).

You got an extra $30?

[Halveye]

Yeah, thanks man. I will check out the supps you suggested. I know its only day 3 or so of this cycle, but I can actually see some subtle changes in muscle tone. Strength is fairly good also. I was surprised, the first day I started I did deadlifts, which I hadn't performed in about 2 months, and was able to use weights similar to my norm. I usually would start at around 335 and work my way up to 405. I wasn't using that, but started around 315 and ended at around 385 or so. Thats not half bad since its been so long. Getting some pretty intense pumps, and I feel full all day long, even when I just get out of bed. Can't wait to see the results after 4 weeks. I currently weigh 215.5 (about a pound or so up). Peace out.

[thebigt]

interesting, i am curious what additional benefits you expect to gain from adding dhea to your cycle? also what amount are you dosing?

[Halveye]

Hows it. New Years went well, although didn't lift for 3 days due to car trouble, but will make up in the next couple. Currently at 217 lbs. As to the DHEA, I was already taking DHEA when I began my cycle of Epi, so I figured I would keep it. I read other threads of using DHEA, and apparently others do it also. I couldn't tell you the exact benefits, but I heard some say that it would help with joints since Epi can dry your joints out and cause some pain in some people. I would prolly ask some of the other guys in the thread that seem to be more knowledgeable on Epi though. I am taking a low dose of DHEA, only 50 mg. a day. I have heard some quote taking around 100-200 mg. a day, but that seems excessive to me. Epi is supposed to be pretty good by itself. So far, I feel great on it, with the low dose DHEA. My sex drive is as good if not better than usual, and I feel full all day long. I am now taking 30 mg. a day, 20 before I lift, and 10 later in the day. If anyone has suggestions on DHEA dosing, please let me know. Peace out. And to the last reply, where do you lift at in Indy. I live there also. Been going to a Cardinal Fitness. Pretty good, but wondering if there are many other good lift spots. Peace out.

[stxnas]

I've heard some say that DHEA helps with lethargy and libido while, but I've never really looked into it.

[thebigt]

Hows it. New Years went well, although didn't lift for 3 days due to car trouble, but will make up in the next couple. Currently at 217 lbs. As to the DHEA, I was already taking DHEA when I began my cycle of Epi, so I figured I would keep it. I read other threads of using DHEA, and apparently others do it also. I couldn't tell you the exact benefits, but I heard some say that it would help with joints since Epi can dry your joints out and cause some pain in some people. I would prolly ask some of the other guys in the thread that seem to be more knowledgeable on Epi though. I am taking a low dose of DHEA, only 50 mg. a day. I have heard some quote taking around 100-200 mg. a day, but that seems excessive to me. Epi is supposed to be pretty good by itself. So far, I feel great on it, with the low dose DHEA. My sex drive is as good if not better than usual, and I feel full all day long. I am now taking 30 mg. a day, 20 before I lift, and 10 later in the day. If anyone has suggestions on DHEA dosing, please let me know. Peace out. And to the last reply, where do you lift at in Indy. I live there also. Been going to a Cardinal Fitness. Pretty good, but wondering if there are many other good lift spots. Peace out.

westside healthplex, and baxter y. the ymca's in indy are all good for serious lifters. most have a machine room where the chicks ans runner types hang out, and a free weight room where you will find me most of the time. if you are ever on the southside look for a place called leo's black gym in beach grove, serious old school everywhere you look black free weights.:squat:

[Halveye]

Hows it, good here. Yeah, I'll have to check out some of those gyms in Indy. I've always been used to little hole in the wall, dungeon-like gyms....There usually the best, with the most hardcore equipment, usually handmade for powerlifting. Lifted at a lot of YMCA's which usually are good places to lift. I like the gym where I am at, but its not very hard core at all. The attendants where those polo shirts, and usually know nothing about lifting or even want to give you a spot. Its alright though, pretty cheap, and the equipment is new. With regards to the Epi, my lifts today were fairly strong. Only concentrated on two back movements....Low pulls and Barbell shrugs....Was finishing my lift from the day before. Felt pretty strong on shrugs using 415, 425, 435 and 445 to end my lift. Going to do a chest workout tomorrow, hoping for a strong lift. Have been noticing some back pumps that I haven't really noticed before. Only noticeable when I am laying down, but not too bad. Just curious, I have read some people making gains at only about 150 grams of protein which seems odd to me. The only times I have ever made significant mass gains was when I was taking in massive amounts of protein, around 300-400 grams a day. Its hard to do so without protein shakes, but I can usually hit around 300. Any suggestions on a solid # that your body can ingest and actually utilize, not just excrete. Well need to sleep. Peace out.

[Halveye]

Hows it. Good lift today on chest. Not quite back to normal strength, but close. Started on Bench Press. Warmed up for 4 sets then started my first set at 275 for 4 reps (usually around 5-6) then 280 for 3, 285 for 3 then 290 for 2+1 assisted. Not bad, but want to get back to rep n 300. After these sets, I cooled down for three sets at 225, 185 and 135. Next I did lying flies with the 75s for 3 sets of 4,4,3. A bit less than usual, but I am still 10 pounds lighter which kills my strength. Going to finish my chest workout tomorrow due to the gym closing early on Sat. Thinking about getting some more NO pre-workout powder. Didn't use any today and felt a little less pumped than usual. Well, gonna eat, peace out.

[Halveye]

Hows it. Pretty good lift today. Somewhat short due to started back at grad school again, but got about 45 minutes to an hour in. Was finishing chest workout from day before. Started with Incline Bench Press: Warm up 4 sets bar, 95, 135, 185. First set 225-5, second set 230-4, third set 235-3, fourth set 240-2. Not bad, actually stronger than usual. Next Pullovers with 100lb. dumbell. Only had time to do two sets of 5 while simultaneously doing preacher curls in between sets with 115-5, 120-4, 125-3, 130-1-2. Finished up with a bit of ab work. Plan on doing part of leg workout tomorrow as well as some shrugs. Weighed self without shoes at 215.4 (previously 217 with shoes) so about a pound or so up I think, but I actually feel pretty full so thats good. Overall feel stronger. Currently at 30 mg. at about week 1.5. Peace out.

[Halveye]

Hows it. Currently at about 1 week 4 days I think. Started at 30 mg about 4 days ago, and will continue at 30 mg at least until this Friday (about 3 more days). I am thinking about bumping the dose to 40 for the last 2 weeks. I am not sure if I am getting the full results at 30 mg. Overall I am feeling pretty good, yet the gains aren't very significant, and I am taking in around 300 grams of protein a day. I may be cutting some fat though. Today I did Deadlifts along with hammer curls and some calf and ab work. The Deadlifts went fairly well. Warmed up with 135, 225, 315, and then started at 325-5, 345-4 365-3 385-2. Actually getting back to normal with deadlifts so I think the epi is helping. Sex drive is still good. Hitting squats tomorrow along with other leg work. Anyone think going to 40 mg for the last two weeks would be a good idea. I hear some say they saw no results until 40 mg. Peace out.

[Halveye]

Hows it. Good lift tonight. Legs primarily. Squats, leg press, leg curls, abs and curls. Started out doing full squats (hamstring touching calf) seems to work well to gain muscle, but use less weight. Warm up with body weight, 135, 185, 205. First set 225-5 230-4 235-3 240-2. Not using massive weight, but getting great stretch of the muscle. Next, leg press 495-5, 545-4, 585-3. Leg curls single leg/laying 95-5, 100-4, 105-4. MTS curls 100-6, 105-5, 105-4. Abs. Feeling good, strong, Think I am cutting more than gaining mass. Not too much fat to begin with, but think I am losing what I had around my waist. I have a pretty slim frame. Most of my mass is in my core upper body. Wanting to put some on my lower body. Added in Lipo 6 right before I lift for energy. Only taking it once a day because I really am not looking to lose weight. Also added in a NO pill supp. to help with pumps during lift. Eating a lot of Salmon and taking tons of protein shakes. Peace out.