Crystal's Primo Log

[Wunderpus]

Pin numero dos this morning was a success using the airlock technique that @MamaLifts shared with me. I was so happy that all the oil got pushed out even though I still used a 3cc Nipro syringe. Thanks again for sharing!

I tried really hard to pin myself in the left glute but couldn't do it comfortably while injecting at a 90 degree angle. Had to have my husband pin me again while I was laying down. Maybe I should work on stretching some more, lol. Eventually, I'll need to figure this out on my own because he won't always be around to do the pinning for me. I'm going to try and work up the courage to pin quads next. Eek!

Ordered a bottle of Nizoral shampoo in hopes that it will help me not shed too much hair later down this cycle. I worry because I already have thin hair. Going to use it 2 or 3 times a week.

Sit half your ass on the kitchen counter or bathroom counter... Pin it that way.

 

[Masters Power]

I wish I agreed.,... I'd rather pin tri's, bi's and delts than quads. I literally fucking HATE quads.

I am in your camp sir. I know I can't be the only one who has experienced the quivering or "heartbeat" quad syndrome when pinning. Doesn't cause any actual damage but it is not fun.

 

[Crystal234]

Congratulations @Crystal234 on your 2nd PIN [emoji123][emoji106]. , yes try to pin in the quads, remember to relax, you can do it..

I am looking for word to more of your posts and your progress [emoji123]. I wish you the best and to future progress ..

I myself need to learn how to pin myself before I start a cycle.. Are there any do's and donts about pinning one self? Everything here is very educational [emoji106]

Thanks! Hmm. Do's and don'ts that I could think of at the top of my head: Always wash your hands before prepping, use alcohol pads to wipe the top of the vial and the site you're injecting, aspirate to make sure you didn't hit a vessel or vein, rotate your injection sites to minimize scar tissue, do not reuse any needles or syringes (duh!) and do not blow on the alcohol to get it to dry faster.

Another member here shared this link with me and I found it really helpful. Hopefully, you will too! @Eman was it you? http://www.spotinjections.com/index3.

 

[Crystal234]

No problem! Glad it was helpful
My quad was my very first pin & the only one I did myself.. I contemplated & stressed for a loooong time before I finally stuck lol. My next pin was also in the quad. I experienced a little soreness doing it there, but zero with the glute (dorsogluteal). You could also try the ventrogluteal site (hip area) if having to pin yourself. I might have to do that from time to time too.

*off to get stuck I go *

How were quads for you? No twitching? I keep hearing about people's quads twitching when they pin there and it sounds a little scary, ha.

I think I'm more nervous because my quads don't carry a lot of fat and just seems like it would hurt more.‍

 

[Crystal234]

Look what happens when I don't view the forums all weekend- Crystal returns with a new log!!

Late but I'm in for more progress from an already strong lady!

There you are! I was wondering when you were going to show up. *looks at watch* [emoji1]

 

[Crystal234]

Just a thought, why dont you just use slin pins? 1cc and no left over oil. I dont use them cause its to slow for me, but i have 2 friends that use them for all oils.

You read my mind and that is exactly what I'm going to do. I have an awesome friend who is going to send me some of his extras.[emoji4]

 

[Mr.B66]

You read my mind and that is exactly what I'm going to do. I have an awesome friend who is going to send me some of his extras.[emoji4]

See there!!!! Great minds think alike [emoji41]

 

[Oregongearhead]

Ive hit nerves a bunch of times too but I still hit quads , especially right where the outer leg sweep starts theres less veins/nerves . Gotta take your weight completely off the pin leg . Once you start the pin dont stop continue thru the twitch (if there is one) and bury it.

 

[Crystal234]

Dont sweat it quads are the 2nd best spot next to glutes. Dont think of it as quads think of it as outside legs. Your looking for the vastus lateralis fancy name for the outter leg. Just stand up and put your hands directly by your sides like your standing at attention. Where your middle finger falls is where you want it. The broad flat area on the outter leg. Little no no nerves makes it the most suitable place to jab. Infact you can go high or low in this large area of the leg but for beginners purposes just pin where that middle finger lands. Do it laying on a bed so your legs are relaxed

Awesome and thanks for the tip. Will try it out this way because it sounds easy enough. Still scurred though![emoji47]

 

[Crystal234]

I wish I agreed.,... I'd rather pin tri's, bi's and delts than quads. I literally fucking HATE quads.

Tri's? Ouch!!

 

[Wunderpus]

Tri's? Ouch!!

You'd be shocked! Second favorite place over glutes! Hurts less than delts!

 

[Eman]

Thanks! Hmm. Do's and don'ts that I could think of at the top of my head: Always wash your hands before prepping, use alcohol pads to wipe the top of the vial and the site you're injecting, aspirate to make sure you didn't hit a vessel or vein, rotate your injection sites to minimize scar tissue, do not reuse any needles or syringes (duh!) and do not blow on the alcohol to get it to dry faster.

Another member here shared this link with me and I found it really helpful. Hopefully, you will too! @Eman was it you? http://www.spotinjections.com/index3.

I think so, I've shared it with a few people. I recall you and a few others said they found it helpful!

Congratulations @Crystal234 on your 2nd PIN [emoji123][emoji106]. , yes try to pin in the quads, remember to relax, you can do it..

I am looking for word to more of your posts and your progress [emoji123]. I wish you the best and to future progress ..

I myself need to learn how to pin myself before I start a cycle.. Are there any do's and donts about pinning one self? Everything here is very educational [emoji106]

Try to relax the muscles you pin, makes things much easier... My delt for example, it's only fully relaxed when I lay my elbow on something. I relax by laying my arm on my towel rack in bathroom to pin.

I wish I agreed.,... I'd rather pin tri's, bi's and delts than quads. I literally fucking HATE quads.

X2

I've tried them multiple times, after the last pin I tried I swore never fucking again to pin them. Walked around like Frankenstein's monster for a week after pinning a blend of short ester test.

 

[Crystal234]

Ive hit nerves a bunch of times too but I still hit quads , especially right where the outer leg sweep starts theres less veins/nerves . Gotta take your weight completely off the pin leg . Once you start the pin dont stop continue thru the twitch (if there is one) and bury it.

Ughh, okay. Will push the the twitch if it happens. *cringes*

 

[Crystal234]

You'd be shocked! Second favorite place over glutes! Hurts less than delts!

I don't know if I believe you but I'm curious enough to try it out just like quads. I originally was just going to pin glutes only, lol.[emoji239]

 

[Wunderpus]

I don't know if I believe you but I'm curious enough to try it out just like quads. I originally was just going to pin glutes only, lol.[emoji239]

I wouldn't lie to you about that! Honestly, I like doing them! I pin tris after I train them. They're all puffed up and really easy to get the oil in. I just take a sharpie, mark the spot... Wipe with an alc pad and away we go! Oil slides in FAST in the loosed and full muscle. No PIP ever, and some nice inflammation the next day!

 

[Crystal234]

I think so, I've shared it with a few people. I recall you and a few others said they found it helpful!



Try to relax the muscles you pin, makes things much easier... My delt for example, it's only fully relaxed when I lay my elbow on something. I relax by laying my arm on my towel rack in bathroom to pin.



X2

I've tried them multiple times, after the last pin I tried I swore never fucking again to pin them. Walked around like Frankenstein's monster for a week after pinning a blend of short ester test.

It was you then. We used this as a reference when my husband started his first cycle. Helped a lot!

Great tip to keep the muscle relaxed.

Hahaha, what if maybe just maybe the next time you try to pin quads again it will be a piece of cake? You never know! I dare you to try again.[emoji57] Come on. For the sake of research purposes.[emoji16]

 

[Crystal234]

I wouldn't lie to you about that! Honestly, I like doing them! I pin tris after I train them. They're all puffed up and really easy to get the oil in. I just take a sharpie, mark the spot... Wipe with an alc pad and away we go! Oil slides in FAST in the loosed and full muscle. No PIP ever, and some nice inflammation the next day!

You make it sound so easy, haha. I'm going to try after quads and will keep y'all posted! Do you just mark a small dot with the sharpie?

 

[Eman]

It was you then. We used this as a reference when my husband started his first cycle. Helped a lot!

Great tip to keep the muscle relaxed.

Hahaha, what if maybe just maybe the next time you try to pin quads again it will be a piece of cake? You never know! I dare you to try again.[emoji57] Come on. For the sake of research purposes.[emoji16]

Lol... The last time I did it, I was kind of asking for it... It was like 3ml of short esters including test base, and I hardly ever pin quads anyways so I got way too aggressive.

I even pinned B12 in my quad and it still bothered the hell out of my quad. That was as far as my research investigation went!

 

[MamaLifts]

How were quads for you? No twitching? I keep hearing about people's quads twitching when they pin there and it sounds a little scary, ha.

I think I'm more nervous because my quads don't carry a lot of fat and just seems like it would hurt more.‍

Fortunately, I didn't have twitching, but it still blew lol [emoji854] I pin my husband's quads almost every other day & they twitch every time.. he hates it! In the past he had pip & swelling EVERY TIME I pinned his quads.. got so bad that he could barely walk [emoji33] I was using the correct technique, so idk if it was just specific to an ingredient in the gear or what. At least THAT doesn't happen anymore [emoji1317]

& Less fat shouldn't make it worse [emoji1316] You seem to have an AMAZING[emoji7] amount of muscle mass on them thighs, so you're good in that dept. Who knows, maybe you won't mind it. (I still say eff em for myself [emoji1405][emoji12])

 

[Crystal234]

Fortunately, I didn't have twitching, but it still blew lol [emoji854] I pin my husband's quads almost every other day & they twitch every time.. he hates it! In the past he had pip & swelling EVERY TIME I pinned his quads.. got so bad that he could barely walk [emoji33] I was using the correct technique, so idk if it was just specific to an ingredient in the gear or what. At least THAT doesn't happen anymore [emoji1317]

& Less fat shouldn't make it worse [emoji1316] You seem to have an AMAZING[emoji7] amount of muscle mass on them thighs, so you're good in that dept. Who knows, maybe you won't mind it. (I still say eff em for myself [emoji1405][emoji12])

Lucky you but your poor husband.[emoji32]That story doesn't help me! Haha.

Thanks, lady![emoji175] I always feel like I lose leg gainz easily, so I'm constantly working on them. A lot of the regulars at my gym tease me because it's always leg day when they see me, lol.