Top 10 Concerns For A New Steroid User

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Thanks for the post been reading up I'm 33 and want to try some gear but I will wait till 35 maybe a birthday present for myself
 
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This is great info for a newbie. I may be slightly different than most newbies as I have lived in the gym for most of my adult life. I played sports as a kid and spent 12 years in the military and have continued working out as a civilian. I am 44 and in pretty good shape (excellent shape for a 44 year old). My goal is to just get beyond the size I am now (5'9", 192) and maybe add 10 lbs and lose a little body fat.

I have been reading about this stuff for years but every time I start it scares the hell out of me:) I appreciate all of the info on here and will continue reading to see what would be best for me to try as an initial cycle.
 
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Hey man i'm a newbie to this and learned a lot thanks for the post shane.
 
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Love your responses and suggestions. I posted this at Ology and it has a similar theme:

Been reading so many threads from guys in their early 20s (even 18-19) about starting their first cycle. Most older vets would agree this is way too young. Here is my story and recommendation when to start and what to expect if you start way to early:

I did practice what I am preaching, as I did not start AAS till 36 years of age, after my last kid, and well after I peaked in the gym (18 years of consistent working out). AAS then reinvigorated my life in the gym, and even outside the gym, in many ways. Bench went up 35% over past 9 years, as did all other lifts. Lost almost all body fat, and gained 20 lbs of muscle over this time, which I still have thanks to TRT (HRT). SO, while there are no hard fast rules to any of this, my recommendation is to wait till you have peaked in the gym, and have had your kids, which is generally in your 30s. It does worry me the number of young guys starting with AAS way too early. Read up on treads discussing TRT for life because of extended AAS use. It will happen to most of us.

SO, guidelines are:
1) I would NOT recommend getting started down the dark path of AAS till you have had 5-10 hard years in the gym optimizing your body. This ensures strong tendons, bones, and base of muscle strength, as well as knowledge about really lifting effectively. More importantly, you want to let your body build naturally through your 20s when Test is already pretty high. Having a more natural based of strength in the muscles, bones and tendons will also protect you from injury when the large jumps in strength occur with AAS.

2) Another consideration is having kids. You do take a risk of infertility on extended AAS usage.

3) 30 years old seems to be about right, maybe even a little older (but could be a little younger)

4) Waiting longer makes one mentally more secure and able to deal with the emotional aspects of AAS usage. Not worth getting into it, but there are emotional, anxiety issues that can crop up with AAS use and the game.

5) Why peak so early, as there is nothing to look forward to later in life. You will get bored of all this and the grind of the AAS game and being in the gym, give it time so working out is entrenched in your very soul, and AAS applied later in life will reinvigorate you in the gym and give you another 10 hard years.

6) Although minor, AAS use at high dosages for long periods of time probably does have some risk for cardiovascular disease and a few other things, so the longer you wait, the better the risk management with aging.

7) AAS use, especially in young people (18-25), will affect your personality. Not directly, but it will impact your self image and the way people respond to you. The older you are when all this happens, the more you can control and remain yourself. In business, when I walk into a room, other dudes (not women) naturally look to me for leadership, only because of my size and appearance. This can change your personality and self image.

8) It will affect your sexual performance. Trust me when I tell you that everything you have read about it being a sexual super charger is temporally limited. Mostly happens first few cycles. Thereafter it has the opposite effect on most of us. It effs up your sexual function, and most guys need viagra, etc. This is a sure thing with extended use, trust me.

9) You will likely need to be on TRT (HRT) the rest of your life when you stop. Not that there is anything wrong with this situation, but it is something to consider and can be a hassle. Wait till you are older.

10) It is psychologically addicting, so once you start, you will not want to stop.

These are words of wisdom for the younger crowd. all of the information is absolutely accurate.
 

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Good information!! Wish i would have had this information when i started.
 
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This is a great post. So are the replies. I read everyone of them only to realize my first cycle was incredibly wrong. Glad I ran into these forums. The older you get, the wiser you become and I'm more than happy to wait, gain the knowledge and do my next cycle correctly.

Thanks for the post.
 
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True about ED

Is it really true that your libido will drop and you'll need Viagra? I'm in my early forties and was hoping to start TRT for the purpose of improving my t levels which are low but was also hoping to improve my erections and make the wife happy. What else do you suggest if not TRT?
 
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Researching your sources is the biggest, I wish someone told me.. Would have saved me so much money
 
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Question #1: Easier said than done. The gyms in my area are virtually dead, no lifting buddies therefore no gear. Freaking blows
 
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Lots of good info on this thread. Nice to see vets giving good direction. Bottom line is bodybuilding is a community of like minded people. Not a an illegal drug ring. In my opinion the best source is your gym. Make friends with guys that take training serious.
 
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I have been reading a lot of advice on this board about first cycles. Since I am a newb myself, I have written down questions that seem to keep popping up here and everywhere else. Some of these I have answered for myself, others not so much. Here are the most popular concerns new guys seem to have about their first cycle.

1. Where can I get some gear?
This one took a little time to figure out. You have to make friends, gain some trust, use common sense, and be patient. I feel pretty good about this one.

2. Can I do an oral only cycle?
Boy, is this one popular. What is it about new guys and pinning? The general consensus seems to be, "Now Way!" Me personally, once I decided to start using gear, I made my mind up to go all in. I have also been using phs for awhile and have become tired of the whole oral only thing.

3. Ok-I have the gear, and I am ready to pin....how do I pin it and where?
I am still working on this one. Seems like glutes are a pretty good place to start.


4. Are people going to notice me gaining weight too fast?
New guys are afraid somebody is going to notice that they are on gear. Does that mean people who notice will think we are criminals? Cheaters? Junkies? I don't know.....but I sure as hell hope somebody notices me getting jacked up!!

5. Should I tell my wife or girlfriend?
I will leave this up to Dr. Phil.

6. How bad are my nuts going to shrivel?
Seems like new guys are worried about their nuts. I was when I started down this journey. I think the answer is, "Pretty bad, bro-nature of the beast" The good news is they usually come back, and there are some things we can do to prevent it.I am still trying to decide whether I want to use HCG or not.

7. How bad can gyno be?
At first I thought,"Why would I spend years getting my chest to look like it does, to only risk having gyno?" Then after much research, I realized that gyno is typically a by-product of shitty planning.

8. What would be a good compound to use for a first cycle?
This one is easy....Test.

9. Can I take an oral with my test for the first cycle?
I don't know, man....this one is tough. I have heard yes and no. Some say it helps impatient new guys from thinking the test isn't working, others say test is enough for first cycle. I haven't decided yet.

10. How should my training and nutrition change when "on"?
I am still working on this one. I assume my strength will go up, so that will affect my training. I also assume that I need to be eating a surplus of calories to gain weight, but should I be eating more than I normally would for bulking naturally?

That's it. That's my top 10 concerns for a newbie. I have a few more weeks before my first pining, and I have to admit I am FILLED with excitement.
Great questions, I had a lot of the same ones.Thank you
 

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How would you know if it was actually reliable though?

I find it interesting that he says he's not new to bodybuilding but would take such a high risk of getting scammed. If you know the ropes of this lifestyle you don't make these types of mistakes. Especially if you're from a major city like Philly.
 

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