Crystal's 1st Cycle Log. Anavar Only.

[OdieM]

Day 30
Weighed in at 135.2.

I haven't done a "real" rest day in who knows how long, so I decided to give my body a little break. Hit the sack super early since I've been staying up way to late over the past couple weeks.



Day 31
Weighed in at 136.4.

Woke up this morning feeling so much more refreshed. I upped my dose back to 12.5mg per day because I've been feeling a bit lethargic over the last couple days. Not sure if it's in my head or attributed to lack of sleep. I guess I'll just stay at this dose because it was working for me just fine. Hardly any sides, nice strength gainz, and seeing body changing. Why fix it if it's not broken, right?

I broke my hip thrust PR and was able to do 310lbs. pretty easy. Well, not easy but I was able to get the full range of motion with each rep. Yeah baby!
If only I could squat and DL that much, ha.

I was a little nervous because I could tell that one of the jacked trainers at my gym was watching me while he was with a client. After he saw me do my set, he came up to me and gave me a fist bump while saying, "Damn!" Haha.

Olympic bar hip thrust
305lbs. 1 x 7 with a six second hold on last rep
310lbs. 1 x 7 with seven second hold on last rep
310lbs. 1 x 7 with a six second hold on last rep

45 degree hyper
30lbs. 2 x 12

*really painful lower back pumps at this point*

Lying leg curl
25lb. plate 1 x 16
25lbs. 1 x 15

Glute kickback machine
70lbs 2x10

Cable kickback
#1 plate, 2 x 20

Standing hip abduction
200lbs 1 x 20
*Superset With*
Seated hip abduction
155lbs. 1 x 20...TWICE

Seated calf
80lbs. 1 x 20
70lbs. 2 x 20
50lbs. 1 x 22

Sides: As I mentioned earlier, I've been feeling a little lethargic the past couple days, hair still gets a bit oily but nothing a daily shampoo can't fix, and painful pumps during workouts. My period has been much lighter than usual, but is still lasting just as long.

I haven't been consistent with taking Taurine, but need to change that ASAP because I feel like it's starting to interfere with my workouts. I'm still eating at a slight deficit and drinking about a gallon of water per day.

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Yeah I hear you on the staying up late. Rest is key for gainz.

See your staying at 12.5mg. Guess you figured out how to slice and dice? Did wetting it help?

Those are very impressive numbers for any type of lift. One day I'll have to see what my max is on thrusters.

As always you look great.

 

[Crystal234]

Subbing for hip thrust pics

I might put up a video next time if I can angle my phone to hide my face.

 

[Crystal234]

Yeah I hear you on the staying up late. Rest is key for gainz.

See your staying at 12.5mg. Guess you figured out how to slice and dice? Did wetting it help?

Those are very impressive numbers for any type of lift. One day I'll have to see what my max is on thrusters.

As always you look great.

Thanks! No, I forgot about your suggestion to wetting it. I just split it like usual, and end up having to slice off crumbs from the bigger piece, lol.

Please do. My husband used to laugh at me until he tried them one day. He couldn't even get up 135 even though he can squat above 300. Let's just say he doesn't laugh about my hip thrusters anymore. Lol

 

[Masters Power]

Congrats on the PR and you are looking strong Crystal.

The amount of sleep I need is the biggest change I've noticed as I've gotten old(er). I train as hard as I ever have but 6 hours per night used to be enough. I need a full 8 hours now if I can get 9 even better. One night getting less is fine but more than one consecutive and my numbers start to suffer.

 

[Devika]

OMG your legs are perfect!

 

[RodgerThat]

Unreal progress girl! Keep on grinding it's awesome to see how far you've gotten in such little time and those quads are next level

 

[Crystal234]

Congrats on the PR and you are looking strong Crystal.

The amount of sleep I need is the biggest change I've noticed as I've gotten old(er). I train as hard as I ever have but 6 hours per night used to be enough. I need a full 8 hours now if I can get 9 even better. One night getting less is fine but more than one consecutive and my numbers start to suffer.

Thanks. I would so love to be able to get in more than 7 hours of sleep, but even if I go to bed early, I automatically wake up after 6 hours. It's a little frustrating. If I'm lucky, I'll get a good 7 in.

I've been more diligent over the past month about using my magnesium spray and lotion before going to sleep, and it seems to be helping. Insomnia is a b*tch!

 

[Crystal234]

OMG your legs are perfect!

Far from perfect, ha. But thanks, girl!

 

[Crystal234]

Unreal progress girl! Keep on grinding it's awesome to see how far you've gotten in such little time and those quads are next level

Hey! I'm already at the halfway point of my cycle, so it's go time. Definitely happy with the progress I'm making so far. We'll see what I can do with the next six weeks. Good to see you and thanks for stopping in.

 

[Eman]

I've been more diligent over the past month about using my magnesium spray and lotion

I just ordered a supplement for sleep that is a mix of things I've had success with in the past. It's called hypnos by chaos and pain. I've enjoyed a bunch of there supps although they can be a tad pricey they are el primo IMO.

If you use discount code "Kraken" you save 30%. It was an old code they emailed me but the old codes always work for me lol.

 

[Crystal234]

I just ordered a supplement for sleep that is a mix of things I've had success with in the past. It's called hypnos by chaos and pain. I've enjoyed a bunch of there supps although they can be a tad pricey they are el primo IMO.

If you use discount code "Kraken" you save 30%. It was an old code they emailed me but the old codes always work for me lol.

Have you used it before or is this going to be a first try for you? The only other sleep aid I've tried besides magnesium lotion and spray is melatonin. It works, but I really dislike that groggy feeling in the morning, especially when I need to get out of bed to get my kid ready for school. I just want to lay there forever, lol.

 

[Eman]

Have you used it before or is this going to be a first try for you? The only other sleep aid I've tried besides magnesium lotion and spray is melatonin. It works, but I really dislike that groggy feeling in the morning, especially when I need to get out of bed to get my kid ready for school. I just want to lay there forever, lol.

No I haven't tried it before just thought I'd throw it out there since I literally paid for it and then got back on here and you mentioned sleep aids lol.

I forget what all is in it but I like that brand for other supps and it had like 3 or 4 herbs or supplements in it that I've tried before (melatonin was one, hops, valerian root i think, zma, l dopa) and liked for those nights that the green supplement isn't doing the trick

I can let you know my thoughts later, just thought I'd throw the code out while I was thinking about it.

 

[Crystal234]

No I haven't tried it before just thought I'd throw it out there since I literally paid for it and then got back on here and you mentioned sleep aids lol.

I forget what all is in it but I like that brand for other supps and it had like 3 or 4 herbs or supplements in it that I've tried before (melatonin was one, hops, valerian root i think, zma, l dopa) and liked for those nights that the green supplement isn't doing the trick

I can let you know my thoughts later, just thought I'd throw the code out while I was thinking about it.

Yes, please keep me posted on this. If it helps and doesn't make you too groggy in the morning, it's worth a try. Thank you for the code! I'll hold off first to see how you like it.

Yes, the natural green supplement usually does the trick.

 

[Crystal234]

Day 31

Back day. Tried to break 7 pull-ups again but I just couldn't do it, as hard as I tried. I almost got 8, but couldn't get my damn chin over the bar like last time. It was a bit disappointing but I guess I need to just keep working at it.

BW pull-ups
7.5, 4


Cable low row
#7 plate 3 x 10
#6 plate 2 x 12
#5 plate 3 x 12
#3 plate, burnout with 20 reps and 5 sec. hold on last rep


Seated Lat pull down
#7 plate 2 x 10
#4 plate 2 x 10


Inclined pull-ups
3 x 12


Air squats
4 x 15


Plate-loaded Lat pull down
45lbs. 3 x 10


45 degree hyper
BW 3 x 15


Plate-loaded seated row
65lbs. 3x15


Standing cable pullovers
#3 plate 2x10, 1x12
#2 plate 1x14


DB curls
15lbs. 1 x 8
10lbs. 4 x 10


DB hammer curls
10lbs. 5 x 10

Dose is 12.5mg per day. Nothing has changed as far as sides. I'm debating whether I should try and up my dose or stay put. I'm enjoying the results I'm getting but a part of me wonders if I'll have even better results if I up it to 15 or 20mg. I know, more isn't always better. But is 20mg really going overboard for myself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this.

Post workout pics. It was difficult to take my own back pic while trying to spread my lats. Confession- I couldn't even do it properly even if I had someone here to help. The funny part is my little ones kept coming into the bathroom, asking me what I was doing. They were amused and a bit weirded out that their mom was sitting on top of the sink topless and flexing. Lol!

 

[OdieM]

Day 31

Back day. Tried to break 7 pull-ups again but I just couldn't do it, as hard as I tried. I almost got 8, but couldn't get my damn chin over the bar like last time. It was a bit disappointing but I guess I need to just keep working at it.

BW pull-ups
7.5, 4


Cable low row
#7 plate 3 x 10
#6 plate 2 x 12
#5 plate 3 x 12
#3 plate, burnout with 20 reps and 5 sec. hold on last rep


Seated Lat pull down
#7 plate 2 x 10
#4 plate 2 x 10


Inclined pull-ups
3 x 12


Air squats
4 x 15


Plate-loaded Lat pull down
45lbs. 3 x 10


45 degree hyper
BW 3 x 15


Plate-loaded seated row
65lbs. 3x15


Standing cable pullovers
#3 plate 2x10, 1x12
#2 plate 1x14


DB curls
15lbs. 1 x 8
10lbs. 4 x 10


DB hammer curls
10lbs. 5 x 10

Dose is 12.5mg per day. Nothing has changed as far as sides. I'm debating whether I should try and up my dose or stay put. I'm enjoying the results I'm getting but a part of me wonders if I'll have even better results if I up it to 15 or 20mg. I know, more isn't always better. But is 20mg really going overboard for myself? If love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this.

Post workout pics. It was difficult to take my own back pic while trying to spread my lats. Confession- I couldn't even do it properly even if I had someone here to help. The funny part is my little ones kept coming into the bathroom, asking me what I was doing. They were amused and a bit weirded out that their mom was sitting on top of the sink topless and flexing. Lol!

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I don't think anyone should tell you to up your dose. That's a decision only you can make. Like you just said yesterday, " if it isn't broke don't fix it". Believe me, as a recovering addict my mind always tells me "more" when I don't need it. I think your fine. Your getting fist pumps, being accused of being on something and your breaking PRs every week. Sounds like your good to me.

Looking great. I laughed when I read about your kids wondering what the hell you we're doing.

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Put your hands on your hips. Thumbs rotated outwards. Start with elbows in the rear most position so it's tight. "Curl" your elbows in and flare the lats as you come forward with the elbows. Fly Bat girl fly!

 

[Happycamper]

Hey you! Looking good chickadee

I'm catching up. Good progress.

Re: upping the dose

I have about 30 lbs on you, and 20mg was really potent for me. I only did 3 weeks at 20mg and in those three weeks I put 30lbs on my squat. But I was chasing #s on the bar and as such I was training 8+ sets in the 1-3 rep range and doing a ton of reps in 70-80% of 1RM. I needed the higher dose to recover.

Your training and goals are more aesthetic based and as such I think 15mg is your sweet spot. No use upping the risk until you're eating and training for elite numbers and prepared for the explosion in size.

At 20mg, I saw lots of hair shedding, a jump in hunger, and at the end of three weeks, a weight jump of 5 pounds. I hadn't had weight gain until then. It hasn't gone down much post cycle, but I think I look better so personally I don't mind.

20mg is more advanced, risky, and in my personal opinion, unecessary for your size and type of training.

 

[Crystal234]

@OdieM @Happycamper Thank you both so much for the really helpful advice. I'm glad y'all told me to stick with my current dose because had I not posted on here to get a second-opinion, I would've upped it out of greed, ha.

I'll finish off the last half of my cycle without upping it any further. It's quite tempting but I will stay here and be patient.

@Happycamper Really glad to see you here again. Now stop leaving me.

 

[OdieM]

@OdieM @Happycamper Thank you both so much for the really helpful advice. I'm glad y'all told me to stick with my current dose because had I not posted on here to get a second-opinion, I would've upped it out of greed, ha.

I'll finish off the last half of my cycle without upping it any further. It's quite tempting but I will stay here and be patient.

@Happycamper Really glad to see you here again. Now stop leaving me.

It's your first cycle. Just stick with your original plan and get a feel for it. There's always the next one to push it a little more.

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Agreed. There will always be more cycles.