OK... About to start my first cycle next week. Hyperdrol x2/Mass fx/Perfect Cycle. Here's the rundown.. Spent a fair amount of time on this. Hopefully all necessary information is here. Any advice would be appreciated - if I've missed something, please let me know.
Notes:
Want to get back to where I was a year ago. Was happy with the way I looked. Never want to get huge, just not my thing. I Like the lean, defined look and more importantly, my wife likes it.
Hopefully I won't lose strength on this cycle, but if I do - don't care. As noted, in the game for cosmetic purposes. Obviously, I want to progress, but I don't get fixated on the volume of weight I can lift. I applaud all you huge guys for your commitment and hard work - really some amazing people out there, but that's just not for me.
Training Experience:
Been serious for 3 years. Fell off the wagon after I got married a year ago, got fat and lazy, diet went to **** -- but have been getting back in the game for the past couple of months.
Training is pretty standard... A typical week:
Monday: Chest (bench, DB press, incline bench, cables, etc.)
Tuesday: Tri's and squats (pulldowns, dips)
Wednesday: Bi's (DB curls, BB curls, hammers, etc.)
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Shoulders, back and traps (shoulder presses, machine and DB shrugs, lat pull downs, pull ups, rows, etc.)
Saturday: Repeat above cycle
I mix the exercises up in each session. I find that my body doesn't respond well to routine. Mix up reps and weight too. Also - 4 days a week of cardio (120 heart rate, fat burning zone) on bike, treadmill or eliptical.
Where I was, where I am:
One year ago, at my peak:
Stats:
Age 25
Height 6'0"
Weight 175lbs
BF%: 15
Max Bench: 245
Max DB Press: 85
Max Squat: 385
Very positive self-body image, although never satisified (is anyone?)
Current Stats:
(believe it or not, this is after 2 months of "re-training" as I call it)
Age: 26
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205lbs
BF%: Too high
Max bench: 185
Max DB press: 60
Max squat: N/A - haven't tried to push it too far yet
** You'll notice no mention of legs - I've been blessed with good genetics in this area (only area though, trust me), don't really need it.
Awful self-body image, very unsatisfied - although, been progressing in the last two months, see the positives and feel much better physically and mentally. Staying motivated!
Current diet which I will stick with on-cycle:
Keeping it between 2400 and 2600 cals/day
**Only drink diet green tea (no cals, carbs) and water throughout the day. Making sure I stay hydrated.
9:00am: Three (equivalent to one egg) egg whites, two pieces whole wheat toast (the 40 calorie/slice, 10g carbs/5g fiber kind) with some spray butter (no cals, carbs or fat to speak of in that stuff)
11:00am: OnWhey 20g (one scoop) pre workout shake
1:00pm: Onwhey 40g (two scoops) post workout shake
3:00pm: 6oz lean meat (chicken/fish/lean pork) and veggies (usually asparagus, or broccoli)
5:00pm: Snack on some low-fat string cheese and a piece of whole wheat bread with spray butter
7:00pm: 8-12oz lean meat (Laura's lean beef/chicken/pork), veggies. Also - sometime throw a small spinach salad with a little feta, red online and fat free dressing in here.
10:00pm: 2 scoops Probolic extended release protein shake, has some whey and casein (40g total). If you're not familiar with it:
http://www.vitadigest.com/probolic-strawberry.html. Also - this stuff sounded like a good bed time shake... Is it for real, or should I go back to some MM light or BSN lean dessert?
Current supps:
Fish Oil
OnWhey (as mentioned above)
Probolic protein (mentioned above)
Sesamin
L-Glutamine
NOW Adam Multi
Melatonin (for sleep)
Milk Thistle (loading for HD cycle)
Starting next week, On-Cycle Supps:
Fish Oil
OnWhey
Probolic Protein
Sesamin
L-Glutamine
NOW Adam Multi
Melatonin
Milk Thistle
Hawthorne Berry
Saw Palmetto
Anabolic Xtreme HYPERDROL X2
Anabolic Xtreme MASS FX
Anabolic Xtreme PERFECT CYCLE
On Cycle:
8 Weeks (think this is best, considering it's my first), although I wouldn't be averse to doing 12 if there's consensus that that's a better idea...
Week HD X2 Mass FX Perfect Cycle
1 4/Day caps 2/Day caps 1/Day cap
2 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
3 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
4 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
5 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 2/Day cap
6 4/Day caps 2/Day cap
7 4/Day caps 2/Day cap
8 4/Day caps 2/Day caps 2/Day cap
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9 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
10 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
11 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1-2/Day cap
12 4/Day caps 4/Day caps 1/Day cap
On cycle questions:
4 caps/day of HDx2 too much for first cycle?
Any other adjustments you see?
Biggest On cycle question:
Should I add Anabolic Xtreme Retain 2 in here, or leave it for PC?
Goals:
This will sound ridiculous, but I am more of a "do'er" than a "goal setter". Sounds crazy, but this mentality (sounds counterintuitive I know) has really helped me excel in my career and as a result, I am very successful (I say that in all modesty). **FOR ME** it would be ludicrous to set a goal of "max bench 260" or something like that. Just not how I think. I hope everyone can understand this - I don't think I am special by any means, but most people on here seem very goal-oriented, so I wanted to give these caveats before I get flamed, or someone says, "if you don't have any strength goals then why the hell are you doing a cycle of HD??". Spare me please.
So, while my successful professional mentality may or may not transcend well into my athletic mentality, it's worked thus far and I am sticking with it. I want to look better, and get back to having a positive image of my physical-self. Pretty simple I would say.
Conclusion:
Hopefully I haven't missed any necessary information here, but probably did. Please post or PM me if there is anything else you want to know.
If I sound cavalier about my training mentality or anything else, let me tell you that is not the case. I take this **** seriously, and I am training hard - I don't believe there is any value in NOT giving 100% to an effort like this, or anything else worth while, including my profession and my marriage and family.
Also - after going through supp after supp, I have learned that there is no substitute for proper diet and training (I don't think anyone actually believes that *until* they experience it for themselves though... haha). I don't expect this HD cycle (or any other supp) to magically transform me into a ****ing model, but I do expect to get some positive results.
So, when I get started I am going to post this into the supplement log forum and try my best to keep up with it. Maybe provide some pics too. I think the idea of logs is awesome - really gives you some added benefit for staying on track.
Any help, advice, or suggestions for changes to any part of "my program" are really appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this! And last but not least, constructive criticism is greatly appreciated, I know I have a lot to learn, but please don't flame me - it's counter-productive and is not helpful.
Thanks in advance,
-ASchwagz
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