Nutrition on a steroid cycle: an athlete’s diet rule

Why is it worth using methane in the first year?

Let's start the conversation with a description of this most popular steroid.
It is a strong anabolic, while having moderate androgenic activity. It was methandienone that became the first AAS that began to be actively used by athletes. This is a classic mass-gaining drug that allows you to simultaneously increase strength parameters. If you have reached your genetic limit or are very close to it, then with the help of methandienone you can take a step further. In general, the drug is quite safe, and only estrogenic side effects can cause the greatest problems. To eliminate them, Proviron is quite suitable. When conducting the first solo course of methane for a beginner, you should remember some of the risks of androgenic negative effects. However, they are largely related to genetics and appear relatively rarely. To get the maximum benefit from the course, you need to eat well, train hard and be sure to get enough sleep.

Beginner athletes do not need to carry out combined cycles or use strong AAS. Such an approach to creating a course can only cause harm to the body. The first solo methane course for a beginner we reviewed today will help you avoid this and at the same time take a big step forward.

Meals after the course

Nutrition after the cycle will be different, because without an additional anabolic kick there is no point in using tons of food. Excess calories will certainly be stored as body fat. But you shouldn’t switch to a new diet plan right away. Gradually reduce the amount of protein and carbohydrates to the levels you used before the cycle of anabolic and androgenic steroids.

As for sports nutrition after the cycle, definitely yes, you can additionally add creatine to maintain the results.

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How to conduct the first methane course solo?

Many novice bodybuilders try to find super secret methods for gaining muscle mass.
For some reason, they are sure that it is simply impossible to progress without them. In practice, an athlete only needs to be able to gain weight in a natural way. In this case, even with the help of solo methane you can get excellent results. The second mistake novice “chemists” make is to quickly switch to using pharmaceuticals. Steroids will only be effective when the genetic limit for muscle growth has been reached, or the athlete is very close to it. And now directly about how to conduct the first solo methane course for a beginner. We will offer you two schemes for using this drug. The first belongs to the so-called old school and involves using the steroid in a “slide” manner:

1. Week 1: Take 10 milligrams daily.
2. 2nd week - daily dose is 15 milligrams.
3. Week 3 - Take 20 milligrams daily.
4. 4th week - daily dose is 25 milligrams.
5. From the 5th to the 7th week - take 30 milligrams daily.
6. 8th week - daily dose is 10 milligrams.

The second scheme involves using the same dosage throughout the course.
Thus, from the 1st to the 8th week the athlete needs to take 30 milligrams. Each of the methods we have discussed now has its pros and cons. However, in any case, it is advisable to take the drug in several equally spaced doses. After completion of the cycle, PCT is performed using Tamox or Clomid. Speaking about methane, we must admit that it is somewhat mystical. Scientists today cannot accurately explain the effectiveness of this anabolic. Two theories seem most likely:

• It's all about the relatively low dependence on sex hormone binding globulin.
• The drug affects not only androgen receptors, but also some others.

However, this is not the most important thing for athletes. What seems more important is the fact that based on practical experience in using methane over several decades, we can safely say that it works and does it well. I would also like to say that after completing the first solo methane course for a beginner, do not rush to start conducting more powerful courses. Until the body has adapted to the effects of lighter AAS, they will give excellent results.

Application

“Methane” is officially prescribed for medical reasons for the rapid healing of burns, dry (not purulent) wounds, skin problems, for gaining muscle mass, restoring appetite and vitality. Despite its “antiquity”, Methandrostenolone has good steroid profile indicators. From testosterone it has twice the anabolic activity, and only half the androgenic activity. The period of action is about 8 hours. The control doping test is positive for up to 90 days. Low aromatization and moderate effects on the liver still allow the oldest steroid to remain a popular remedy.

How to eat and train properly during the AAS course?

Let's start with the training process. Exercise every second day - 3-4 times throughout the week. More frequent visits to the gym can lead to overtraining. Under the influence of steroids, it is much more difficult to recognize the first symptoms of this condition and you should not let things happen until they appear. The duration of each lesson is 45 minutes. If your body does not have time to recover with such a training schedule, you need to increase the rest time between classes.

Now let's talk about nutrition. According to all experienced athletes, more than 50 percent of your success depends on this factor. Each anabolic cycle is associated with large expenditures of energy and building materials. When gaining weight, your body must receive more nutrients than it consumes. Thus, to get positive results from using pharma, you should make adjustments to your diet.

Diet energy value indicator

Scientists have found that people involved in heavy physical labor spend an average of 2300 to 3200 calories per day.
You can get an approximate indicator of the energy value of a nutrition program by multiplying your weight in kilos by 30. For example, your body weight is 85 kilograms, therefore, you need to consume 2550 calories every day. This is an approximate minimum indicator that allows you to obtain the necessary energy reserve. When you conduct the first solo methane course for a beginner, you should add another 600 or even 700 calories to the resulting value. Otherwise, during heavy loads the body will not have enough energy.

However, the formula we have considered is not accurate and universal, like everything in bodybuilding. Each athlete should create a diet based on their body type and daily activity. Let's say, ectomorphs can safely add 1000 calories to the resulting minimum energy value of the diet, and for endomorphs it will be enough to increase it by 500. By gaining practical experience, you can quickly select the calorie content of the diet. That is why we said above that it is extremely important to be able to gain weight naturally.

Correct nutrient ratio

Having determined the required indicator of the energy value of the diet, it is necessary to correctly distribute the nutrients. For a course of steroids, this ratio is as follows:

1. Protein compounds - from 20 to 30 percent.
2. Carbohydrates - from 50 to 60 percent.
3. Fats - from 10 to 20 percent.

Try to give preference to animal protein during the course. You can find the calorie content of various foods on many websites. On average, you need to consume two to three grams of protein for every kilo of your body weight. Without this, you can forget about gaining weight. I would like to once again draw your attention to the fact that it is advisable to consume protein of an animal nature. Carbohydrates are an equally important nutrient, because the body gets energy from them. We recommend focusing on complex carbohydrates, and simple ones can be used only after completing the training to speed up regenerative processes.

Meal schedule

You need to eat food often and in small portions. If you want to gain weight, prepare for at least six meals. There should be a pause of a maximum of three hours between meals. This is due to several facts:

• It provides the opportunity for a uniform supply of nutrients to the body throughout the day.
• A similar eating schedule speeds up all biochemical reactions in our body.
• Not only will you be able to supply your body with all the protein it needs. But also give him the opportunity to assimilate it well.

Try to consume more complex carbohydrates in the morning, as energy expenditure is highest during the day. In the evening, the body needs protein compounds to a greater extent. Before starting a workout, consume only protein and carbohydrates, excluding fats. About half an hour before training, you should take a portion of a carbohydrate-protein mixture. Moreover, it should contain only complex carbohydrates. After training, you should also consume a lot of carbohydrates with protein compounds. Before going to bed, drink a portion of casein or eat cottage cheese.

Solo courses[edit | edit code]

The use of potent drugs is possible only under the supervision of a physician. The information presented does not encourage the use and does not constitute a guide to the use of anabolic agents.

The schemes proposed below are generally considered to be the most preferable for beginning athletes due to their high efficiency, safety and simplicity. Read more: discussion on Do4a.com

Basic information:

Best steroid cycles

Who are these steroid courses suitable for?[edit | edit code]

For men of thin build, over the age of 25, to gain lean muscle mass, in the absence of contraindications to taking anabolic steroids.

Read the main article:

Anabolic steroid

If you want to get maximum results, then each course should also include:

• Diet for gaining muscle mass - keep in mind that during the course you need to gain about 10 kg of mass (of which 2-3 kg will then be lost), so be sure to weigh yourself every three days and control your weight gain through diet. If your weight is not growing fast enough, then you need to increase your caloric intake, and vice versa, otherwise you will be wasting your time. The total amount of protein in the diet should be at least 2g/kg of body weight, which can be more accurately calculated using a calculator.
• Digestive enzymes
• Sports nutrition for weight gain
• Specialized training

Course No. 1: Turinabol[edit | edit code]

• High efficiency and ease of use in tablet form.
• High safety for the liver and kidneys due to moderate dosages
• No risk of gynecomastia, fluid accumulation and androgenic side effects
• Slightly suppresses own testosterone production
• It should be noted that counterfeit turinabol drugs are often found.

• Turinabol
  (in 3 doses: 20-10-10 mg, preferably on an empty stomach) is generally recognized as the best choice for gaining muscle mass in beginning athletes. It is highly safe, does not aromatize into estrogens, slightly suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular arc, and has moderate toxicity to the liver. It should be noted that counterfeit turinabol drugs are often found.
• Tamoxifen or Clomiphene
  is post-cycle therapy to restore the secretion of endogenous testosterone.
  It begins 2-3 days after the last turinabol tablet. Clomiphene ( approximate regimen
  : 2 weeks at 50 mg/day, then 1-2 weeks at 25 mg/day) is more preferable from a safety point of view.
• Hepatoprotectors
  - optional, for liver restoration.

Course No. 2: Methandrostenolone[edit | edit code]

• Methandrostenolone
  is a classic, highly effective drug for gaining muscle mass.
• Aromatase inhibitors
  (anastrozole) - should be used in low doses to keep estrogen levels within normal limits. The vast majority of practicing athletes will recommend not using AI at all in this cycle, since the risk of gynecomastia will be small (about 5-10%), while excessive estrogen suppression is fraught with some undesirable consequences. The ideal option would be to perform an estradiol test approximately on the 10th day of the course; if its level is elevated, start taking anastrozole 0.5 mg every other day, and do a control test after another 10 days. The indicated regimen for taking anastrozole is a compromise, since it will reduce the level of estrogen slightly (by about 50%), while ensuring the absence of gynecomastia, preventing the accumulation of fluid in the body (increasing the relief) and speeding up recovery after the course (estrogens make a significant contribution to the suppression of the secretion of testosterone). Indirect evidence of excessive suppression of estrogen levels is a sharp drop in libido, lack of morning erection, and depression.

• Tamoxifen or Clomiphene
  is a classic post-cycle therapy. It begins 2-3 days after the last methandrostenolone tablet.
• Hepatoprotectors

Course No. 3: Testosterone enanthate[edit | edit code]

• Testosterone enanthate
  can be replaced with cypionate or Sustanon (Omnadren). It is acceptable to extend the duration of administration to 10 weeks; in this case, PCT is carried out in the same way, after 2-3 weeks (after Sustanon or Omnadren after 3-4 weeks, since their half-life is longer).
• Aromatase inhibitors
  when using testosterone are highly likely to develop gynecomastia, so the use of AIs is highly desirable. In addition, these drugs will increase the concentration of testosterone and eliminate fluid accumulation. Ideally, the dosage is adjusted under the supervision of estradiol level tests (the first is performed after 3 weeks).
• Human chorionic gonadotropin
  is administered in the second half of the course to restore testicular function. Gonadotropin has many controversial administration protocols.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] However, recent studies have shown a clear need for the use of gonadotropin in long courses (more than 6 weeks). This allows you to recover much faster after the course. The recommendations are based on the experience of Western andrologist specialists. If gonadotropin was not administered during the course, blast therapy is necessary according to Dr. Michael Scally.
• Tamoxifen or Clomiphene
  - post-cycle therapy. Begins 2-3 weeks after the last injection.

Short course No. 4: Testosterone enanthate[edit | edit code]

Pharmacokinetics of t. enanthate Relative increase in muscle mass by week (scheme)

Many people criticize short courses of long testosterone esters because they are believed to only work with long-term administration periods of more than 8 weeks. Scientific evidence suggests otherwise. Firstly, the maximum concentration after injection is observed already on the 3rd day. Then it gradually increases to 3-4 weeks. Secondly, a study by Rogerson S, Weatherby RP in 2007 showed that a noticeable increase in muscle mass was observed already at 3 weeks of testosterone enanthate administration. This course allows you to quickly recover without resorting to gonadotropin. Short courses are often recommended for men over 40 years of age. However, many athletes believe that extending the course to 8-10 weeks will lead to more pronounced results with good recovery.

Short courses of testosterone propionate are often suggested, but in fact there is no difference. If enanthate starts working later, it stops working only 2 weeks after the end of administration. It is sometimes advised to administer propionate at the beginning of the course and at the end in order to level out the concentration curve, but many believe that this lengthens the course but does not increase efficiency. Propionate has an inconvenient administration schedule, and injections are extremely painful.

Course No. 5: Primobolan[edit | edit code]

• Does not aromatize to estrogens
• Non-toxic to the liver and kidneys
• Less likely to cause androgenic side effects (baldness, prostate hypertrophy, acne, etc.), even though it is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone and has few qualities in common with it.
• Slightly inhibits the HPA axis
• Gives moderate results in weight gain

In general, Primobolan is generally recognized as one of the “softest” anabolic steroids for gaining lean muscle mass and obtaining relief. The safest regimen is considered to be using Primobolan Depot (methenolone enanthate) 400 mg per week (one injection) for 8 weeks. Some professional athletes believe that it is advisable to use Primobolan only in combined courses.

After three weeks, post-cycle therapy is carried out (to trigger the secretion of your own testosterone) with tamoxifen or clomiphene; in addition, available cortisol blockers, D-aspartic acid and other testosterone boosters can be used for recovery. Many recommend increasing the duration of the course to 10-12 weeks, but in this case, the use of gonadotropin 250 IU is required, twice a week, from 4-5 weeks of the course until the start of post-cycle therapy.

How to use Proviron correctly?

Without auxiliary drugs, you will not be able to carry out a safe anabolic cycle.
If an athlete has a genetic predisposition to aromatization, then in the first course of methane solo for a beginner, use 50 milligrams of mesterolone daily in two doses. In the future, if you carry out heavy cycles, the dosage of Proviron will have to be increased to 0.1 grams. When the cycle includes aromatizing AAS, first of all we are talking about dough, then starting from the eighth day of the cycle, take 50 milligrams of mesterolone every day. If everything is fine with your genetics, then we recommend playing it safe and using Proviron in an amount of 25 milligrams. Sometimes, due to the work of globulin, around the fifth week of the course, the effectiveness of AAS may decrease. In such a situation, you should use Proviron again, because it perfectly inhibits globulin.

If you decide to dry out, then thanks to mesterolone you can significantly increase muscle hardness. To solve this problem, take 50 milligrams every day. It should be noted that this drug is actively used not only by athletes, but also by actors or fashion models before filming. Also remember - the lower the concentration of estrogen in the body before starting PCT, the faster you will recover.

In conclusion, a few words about Tamox. This drug causes a lot of controversy regarding the advisability of its use in an anabolic cycle. Based on my own practical experience, tamoxifen is an excellent tool for PCT. Several studies have shown that a daily dose of 20 milligrams allows the concentration of the dough to be restored to 50 percent of the initial level within 14 days. After an anabolic cycle, this is your number one task.

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Pros and cons of taking methane

When taking methandrostenolone, the user receives, on the one hand, a quick and reliable effect. It consists of an increase in strength, an increase in muscle tissue, as well as an improvement in the general, including psychological, state of a person.

On the other hand, the user runs the risk of experiencing certain side effects. Such unpleasant things as:

• Liver problems;
• Acne;
• Increased pressure;
• Gynecomastia;
• Gastrointestinal disorders;
• Excessive aggressiveness;
• Water retention;
• Significant suppression of the production of own testosterone.

All this may well happen to you if the “reasonable” dosage or duration of taking the drug is exceeded. That is why when taking not only methane, but also AAS in general, you should always try to maintain a balance of “benefit-harm”. And it is desirable that the “benefits” outweigh.

Steroids for cutting

To choose the right steroids for cutting, you need to understand the very concept of cutting. At the time of drying, the athlete removes the maximum amount of fat and water from the body. This happens by reducing the diet, increasing cardio loads and, of course, taking anabolic steroids for cutting . The duration of drying courses is different for everyone and depends on your shape and goals. But it should be noted that it should not be fast, this leads to muscle breakdown and severe stress for the body.

When choosing a course of steroids for cutting, you must undergo a full examination for diseases and contraindications. If there are none, you can start a drying course . The main question remains what to take and what to combine with pharmacology aimed at reducing fat and water in the athlete’s body. Of course, the main thing in this matter is proper nutrition and exercise, but still highly anabolic and low androgenic steroids will be better. Let's take a closer look at what these drugs are and what their effect is.

What can be achieved using methane?

Clear visually noticeable increase in muscle mass. Activation of protein synthesis causes this reaction. Although part of the weight is water. But this is not as bad as is commonly believed - because water increases muscle size. Which then - when drying - can be “pumped” much safer than after a “liquid-free” mass gain. After the course, replacement therapy is recommended so that there is no rollback syndrome and “deflated” muscles. Strength indicators are also going up. With the right nutrition and training system, fat burning occurs. Therapeutic effect for microtrauma of joints and tendons. Improving food digestibility.

Side effects

By following the instructions and medical recommendations, you can avoid almost all problems! The main thing is not to overdose, miss large doses (more than a day), and not increase the time taken. Calculate dosage regimens in accordance with the personal characteristics of the body. An overdose is almost immediately noticeable due to gynecomastia. Since methandrostenolone slows down the production of testosterone. Aromatase inhibitors are prescribed to prevent this. Problems for the liver are explained by the methyl group. You can compensate with Flamin or pumpkin. Intercellular fluid retention is not so scary - it goes away on its own after the course.

Reviews about methane

Reviews are mostly positive. The only big minus is the rollback syndrome: i.e. If the course is not consolidated with careful therapy, the athlete will practically return to previous performance. The higher the quality of the pharmaceutical product, the fewer the kickback problems. If possible, choose European and American representatives. Combined courses are more effective and have less

Reviews on the photo before and after methane:

Combi - courses with methandienone

Solo “methane” has some negative experiences for many athletes. Therefore, it is more often combined with testosterone. You can take it with Nandrolone and Trenbolone, Primobolan, Sustanon - this is for weight gain. The main thing is not to try with AAS, which are toxic to the liver. If the traditional type of course does not bring much benefit, you can try taking it intermittently, or by doing small intervals - this helps reduce the impact on the suppression of testosterone production by the body, the second is to reduce addiction. But this is a myth! Methane does NOT work like that!