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Introduction and Philosophy
We're not your parents or that guy at the gym spouting broscience - we're people with both scientific and practical knowledge, backed with years of experience. We want to have an an ambiance where no one will be judged or bashed, and we can speak on the same level and provide advice/guidance about all bodybuilding-related topics (Nutrition, training, steroids, side effects, PCT, the "lifestyle", etc.) Enjoy the page and Sly's introduction below!
-Rainier
First of all, many thanks’ to RAINier for making this project a reality. I’ve asked him how we can help all the new kids in town and he just created this page for you, so WELCOME TO YOUR PAGE!
First things first, I know why you’re here; the name of the board is Anabolic Steroids Forum! You probably did’t end up here looking for a place to learn how to build a doghouse for your new puppy... I understand your interest for AAS (I run gear myself)!
Who am I? My name is Sly and I’m a French Canadian from Montreal. (Sometime my English isn’t where it should, so be kind!!!). I’m 40 and can be old enough to be your daddy cool!
I use to be an MMA fighter; I’m now working as a nutritionist and a personal trainer for both MMA and Bodybuilding. (Fitness, figure and average Joe and Jane included)
My main goal is to give you a page were you can ask questions, share your thoughts and expect to be treated with respect in a non-judging environment.
I want you to be honest and polite. If you want to remain anonymous it’s totally fine with me. Your privacy will be respected at all time and if you want to go more personal, you can PM me and I’ll get back to you shortly. I might put your question and my answer on this page for the benefit of other but, I’ll be hiding your identity at all time.
I want to help you to start the right way in the wonderful world of bodybuilding. There is on this board a lot of really knowledgeable members who can help with every aspect of this game. Be sure of one thing; if I’m not comfortable with some of your question, I’ll never fill you with bs, as I told you, there are lots of smart peoples on this board and I’ll ask them for help if needed. Just take time to read and educate yourself. I feel like collectively we know a lot. I’ll be sharing with you some personal experience and solid science backed facts.
Bodybuilding is not a sprint, it’s a journey and you must accept the truth. There’s a time and place for everything in life and if you’re too young AAS can be harmful for you. In clear, if you’re new in the world of car driving, I think that you must first learn with a Civic or a Corolla - you’ll kill yourself if you don’t get enough experience before stepping behind a Ferrari’s wheels! We all know some young stud who wants to get Arnold status for the very next month; it’s just not that way.
You can chew Anadrol like candy and, honestly, you’ll gain 20lbs on a relatively short cycle. The point here is that you’ll hurt yourself (Liver for sure) and the weight will show up in the form of water (soft bloated look) and when you’ll discontinue the use of drol, it will be all gone in no time! You can crash really hard after the use of AAS. The truth is that I can’t watch you 24/7 and you can do whatever you want but, if you’ve been warn first, then it will be up to you.
I can show you picture of me at my natural max and you’d think that I was juicing for years. I was a tested athlete and therefore, I only start running gear at age 39! Btw; I, like lots of endocrinologists, trainers, and even pro bodybuilders, believe that you can’t keep gains from AAS above your natural max when stop running gear. Enjoy your guide!
-Sly
Diet
Nutrition and training are very powerful tools if used wisely. We can help you, but you must give us time to teach you how to become successful. If you want to be part of it, we’ll be proud to assist you. I get a really decent living out of my profession and I can give time for free to help you guys because you’re the future of bodybuilding, just take time to do the things right!
Whether teenager or adult, we all want everything fast. Bodybuilding must be treated with more respect.
I can make you a nice program and a diet too and, if you stick to it for, lets say 3 months, you’ll be looking to a better version of yourself in the mirror sooner than you think! (Feel free to post some pictures)
Over time we’ll be talking about:
- Somato type. (ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph)
- How to track your macros.
-What to eat, how to protect your heart, liver, kidney etc.
-Sly
Supplementation
You'll notice that supplementation is a part of the "Diet" section. That's what supplements are, they "supplement" (noun: something added to supply a deficiency) your diet. They have their place in creating a healthier, more productive you.
What you should use
What's useless
-Rainier
Training
How long have you been training? Think about it for a few seconds. Got your number?
Now how long have you been training seriously? No bullshit, real training, with goals in mind, tracking your progress?
If your answer is less than 4 years, you should seriously reconsider gear use. There's starting gear young, and then there's being stupid. If you're at 3 years, you're close. It may seem tempting, but you'll appreciate later that you waited a little bit and pushed out some more natural gains and learned further about yourself as a lifter.
You know those workouts in every issue of Flex or Muscle and Fitness that promise to put 2 inches on your biceps or 40lbs on your bench in less than a month? There's a reason they change every issue. They're bullshit.
Through years of collective experience, we've found the following programs to be best for those under 30 heading into gear for the first time, or currently on gear. You can ask in the respective threads to get the thread experts' response, or post here. They're all solid.
Link to Training Plans:
-When to do cardio, and about different type of training split for beginner, intermediate or advance lifter.
-How much cal you really needs.
-Catabolism and anabolism. (Cortisol and natural released HGH)
-Muscle confusion.
-Static hold training.
-Overload training.
-Powerlifting like training.
-Acid lactic training.
-Bootcamp.
-How to induce hypertrophy.
-Sly
Side Effects
Cycling
By Rainier
Again, make sure you meet all the requirements below before you start cycling:
Suggested first cycle:
PCT
The first day of PCT starts 10 days after your last injection. PCT should consist of both aromasin AND nolvadex run at the same time.
Aromasin
25mg/25mg/12.5mg/12.5mg
(This means: 25mg of aromasin every day for week 1, 25mg of aromasin every day for week 2, 12.5mg of aromasin every day for week 3, 12.5mg of aromasin every day for week 4)
Nolvadex
40mg/20mg/10mg/10mg
Questions?
Go ahead and ask them below. Forum member will chime in with their input. Pay specific attention to the suggestions given by the thread specialists (named below)
The posting requirements for posting below
Please list:
1) Age
2) Height, weight, bodyfat percentage (if known accurately. You can also check to view a visual guide and provide an estimate)
3) Years training (non-seriously and seriously)
4) Training program (or what you do)
5) Diet (what you normally eat)
6) Optional Calorie counts, sports you do, picture, anything that may be helpful.
Specialists
Rainier (forum moderator)
Slyonepunch (nutritionist, MMA fighter and trainer)
(if you would like to be added as a thread specialist, send a PM to Rainier)
I started to use steroids in 23 age, and this question also important to me. Many articles said that it is not right to use steroids before 25. And I think it's true.