Epistane 6 weeks Log

[Alv]

Hi All!

I'm logging my 6 week Epistane cycle, I've use it before, usually low sides and no BP increase.
My goal is lbm increase and no fat gain.
The cycle started on Sunday, I will do weekly updates.

Stats
Age - 43 years old
Height - 172cm (5'7)
Weight - 71Kg (156lbs)
Waist - 81.5cm (32'')

Cycle (Last cycle was Ostarine back in December)
Brawn Epistane 40mg
Pure Cycle Protect 3 caps

PCT
Nolva 20/20/10/10
SNS Reduce XT 1/2/2/2
DAA 3mg

Diet
Finishing a reverse diet, done after a cut
1st Week - 2300Kcals - 165p 210c 90f
Remaining time - 2400Kcals - 165p 225c 95f (Maintenance)

 

[Tsteele60]

Best of luck! I'm in

 

[jdey12]

Looks good! I’m in

 

[Serotonin]

In.

 

[Brain5ick]

Innnnn

 

[Alv]

Thanks, time for a little update.

I'm on a reverse diet adding 100 kcals a week and was feeling a little bloated and full, after the first day that was gone and now I'm getting hungry before the meals. Weight gone down the first days and I think is related to that.
No sides to report, forgot to measure BP, will do it later today.

Day 1 - 71.0Kg - Off Day
Day 2 - 70.6Kg - Back/Traps/Biceps/Abs
Day 3 - 70.5Kg - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps
Day 4 - 71.3Kg - Light cardio 30min Treadmill incline walk

 

[JoePaul39]

I’m in!

 

[Mzakif]

In

 

[Alv]

First week passed, weight is moving up.
I was extremely thirsty on the first days, but now it seems back to normal.
My BP is high 13/9, it's usually 12/6, I'll keep monitoring this.

Day 5 - 71.5Kg - Legs
Day 6 - 71.3Kg - Back/Traps/Biceps
Day 7 - 71.7Kg - Off day
Day 8 - 71.9Kg - Off day
Day 9 - 72.2Kg - Chest/Shoulder/Triceps/Abs

 

[kadimcelik]

I was thinking to buy brawn epi but left buying it. This is gonna be great reference to me. Thanks for logging it.

 

[Alv]

BP is down, 13/7, feeling great, recovery increased and also noticing increase in strength.
Weight is moving up, 2Kg so far that's 4.4lbs, my waist is still the same 81.5cm.

Day 10 - 71.8Kg - Legs
Day 11 - 71.7Kg - Light cardio 30min Treadmill incline walk
Day 12 - 71.8Kg - Back/Traps/Biceps
Day 13 - 72.5Kg - Chest/Shoulder/Triceps/Abs

 

[Alv]

Time for an update, I've been feeling bloated lately and with heartburn, I think it's the cycle assist, I'm stooping it for a couple of days to see how it goes. Workouts have been great, increase in strength all over. From my initial unbloated weight 70.5Kg, I'm up 3.8Kg (8.36lbs) after 3 weeks. Waist is up a little, 82cm, that's +0.5cm (+0.2'') Day 14 - 72.40Kg - Off day

Day 15 - 72.90Kg - Legs

Day 16 - 73.20Kg - Off day

Day 17 - 73.60Kg - Back/Traps/Biceps

Day 18 - 73.50Kg - Chest/Shoulder/Triceps/Abs

Day 19 - 73.50Kg - Legs

Day 20 - 73.80Kg - Off day

Day 21 - 74.30Kg - Off day

Day 22 - 74.30Kg - Back/Traps/Biceps

 

[Alv]

Update, cycle going well, but I'm starting to get some sides.
During workouts I'm getting such intense pumps that it's actually painful and forces me to reduce volume.
One thing I forgot to mention before is libido, it was high on the first week, normal on 2nd and 3rd and a little down on the 4th week.
I'm close to 5Kg gain, no fat added, waist almost the same, I'm very happy with the results.
I decided to end the cycle early, gone finish the bottle and do 30 days only, I know I will get more sides from now on and gains will diminish, usually I get 2-3lbs on the last 2 weeks.

Day 23 - 74.2Kg (+3.7Kg, +8.14lbs )

Day 24 - 74.7Kg (+4.2Kg, +9.24lbs )

Day 25 - 75.1Kg (+4.6Kg, +10.12lbs )

Day 26 - 75.4Kg (+4.9Kg, +10.78lbs )

Day 27 - 75.3Kg (+4.8Kg, +10.56lbs )

 

[ItalOne]

Crazy that you gained 11lbs in 4 weeks on Epistane. Usually doesn’t even kick in until week 3-4. You only raised your diet a 100 cals a week. Epistane must agree with you.

 

[Alv]

True, and that's why I love it.
I took some phs several years ago, and Epi was the best, unfortunately I did several mistakes back then and lost almost everything.
This time I'm doing everything to hold maximum gains.

 

[Mathb33]

In. I’ll probably be running it in October or whenever I can freaking source, on top of my trt. Seems like it’s goign great for you so far. I’ll be reading! Thanks for the log.

 

[ItalOne]

True, and that's why I love it.
I took some phs several years ago, and Epi was the best, unfortunately I did several mistakes back then and lost almost everything.
This time I'm doing everything to hold maximum gains.

Maximize that sh!t!

 

[Alv]

No weight gain in the last days, started PCT today.
I'm dosing reduce XT at 2 caps a day for 6 weeks, I had join problems in the past with cortisol blockers.
The cycle went very smoothly, nice gains in size and strength, no fat gain and no significant side effects.
I will be on maintenance calories throughout the PCT and until new year, I'm curious to see how much of these gains I will be holding.

Day 28 - 75.8Kg (+5.3Kg, +11.66lbs )

Day 29 - 75.3Kg (+4.8Kg, +10.56lbs )

Day 30 - 75.4Kg (+4.9Kg, +10.78lbs )

PCT Day 1 - 75.3Kg (+4.8Kg, +10.56lbs )

 

[Alv]

I've been on vacations this last 2 weeks, not much time for updates.
Yesterday got back to work and it seems I was holding some water weight, was extremely thirsty and the weight dropped 2lbs next day.
The PCT runned smoothly, libido is good, but I'm getting a little disappointed with results.

PCT Day 2 - 75.5Kg (+5Kg, +11lbs )

PCT Day 3 - 75.7Kg (+5.2Kg, +11.44lbs )

PCT Day 4 - 75.8Kg (+5.3Kg, +11.66lbs )

PCT Day 5 - 75.5Kg (+5Kg, +11lbs )

PCT Day 6 - 75.8Kg (+5.3Kg, +11.66lbs )

PCT Day 7 - 75.5Kg (+5Kg, +11lbs )

PCT Day 8 - 75.4Kg (+4.9Kg, +10.78lbs )

PCT Day 9 - 75.4Kg (+4.9Kg, +10.78lbs )

PCT Day 10 - 75.7Kg (+5.2Kg, +11.44lbs )

PCT Day 11 - 75.5Kg (+5Kg, +11lbs )

PCT Day 12 - 75Kg (+4.5Kg, +9.9lbs )

PCT Day 13 - 75.4Kg (+4.9Kg, +10.78lbs )

PCT Day 14 - 75Kg (+4.5Kg, +9.9lbs )

PCT Day 15 - 74.6Kg (+4.1Kg, +9.02lbs )

PCT Day 16 - 74.8Kg (+4.3Kg, +9.46lbs )

PCT Day 17 - 74.8Kg (+4.3Kg, +9.46lbs )

PCT Day 18 - 74.6Kg (+4.1Kg, +9.02lbs )

PCT Day 19 - 74.5Kg (+4Kg, +8.8lbs )

PCT Day 20 - 74.5Kg (+4Kg, +8.8lbs )

PCT Day 21 - 74.3Kg (+3.8Kg, +8.36lbs )

PCT Day 22 - 73.4Kg (+2.9Kg, +6.38lbs )

 

[Alv]

Final thoughts

Weight remained around +2.8Kg which means 50% of the gains, for a 30 day cycle looks very good.
The PCT went smoothly, only issue I had was my BP, nolva raises my BP, was around 14/8.8, normal values are around 13/6.
Libido was low at the beginning, but started to raise fast and I was feeling pretty normal around week 3.
My waist remained on 82cm meaning all gains were lean.
If you have any questions feel free to ask!

I'm doing a slow cut next (-0.5/1lb a week), do you guys think it's ok to do it in 2 weeks or should I wait a couple of months and do a cutting cycle?

PCT Day 23 - 73.2Kg (+2.7Kg, +5.94lbs )

PCT Day 24 - 73.4Kg (+2.9Kg, +6.38lbs )

PCT Day 25 - 73.8Kg (+3.3Kg, +7.26lbs )

PCT Day 26 - 73.6Kg (+3.1Kg, +6.82lbs )

PCT Day 27 - 73.3Kg (+2.8Kg, +6.16lbs )

PCT Day 28 - 73.3Kg (+2.8Kg, +6.16lbs )