First Cycle- HCG Question

[Kaladin]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and AAS but fairly experienced in weight training and diet. Just some quick stats:

Age: 26
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 186 lb
Body Fat: 11.5% on average

I have been weight training for 5 years but only properly dieting for the last 10 months, in which time I have dropped 20 lbs (mostly bf).

My weekly split is:
Monday: Back
Tuesday: Chest
Wednesday: Cardio
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Shoulders
Sunday: Abs

I incorporate 10 minutes of light cardio (15° incline @ 3.2 mph) every weight training day as well.

I have decided to take my training to the next level and get into the AAS side of things as I have plateaued as of late and would love to boost my physique. Being my first cycle, I have decided to go mild to gauge the effects on my body.

I will be running a 10 week cycle of Test E @ 500mg/week administered in 2 increments a week. I have adex on hand and will be running that at .25 EOD and will increase or decrease as necessary. My PCT will consist of a 4 week tapered combo of clomid/nolvadex. All of this seems like the standard beginners cycle from my research and what I have seen on most forums.

My question is that some forums say I should be running HCG during my cycle and into PCT and others say at this dosage it isn't necessary. I would prefer to not be sticking myself more than necessary as I travel frequently for work and don't want to bring a ton of gear with me. Is HCG necessary for this cycle? If so, have any of you used HCGenerate as a replacement? As capsules this would be easier for myself and the reviews seem to be very positive.

If this is a stupid question, I apologize. But I can't find much info on it and really want to nail this cycle and have a great recovery.

If anyone has an answer or any questions for me please reply. Thank you!

 

[Kgkle]

I did that my first cycle and I bounced back extremely fast but with test it's not going to shut you down like tren or deca which then it is a good idea to use hcg. IMO you don't really need it but it won't hurt either.


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[Kaladin]

Awesome. Thank you for the response!

 

[Kgkle]

No problem man


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[Mr. Magnificent]

A king always protects his crown jewels.

I always run HCG during, no exceptions. 250 iu twice a week, last injection some days before pct.

Dont bother with that HCGenerate and such, i'ts bullshit. All herbs you buy over the counter are a waste of money.

Good luck, enjoy

 

[BigRed91]

I agree hcgenerate is bullshit but HCG would be beneficial but I have yet to use it and don't think it's needed for that cycle I'm just glad u actually did ur research and have a well laid out cycle. If that's u in ur Avi ur looking good brother what's ur diet consist of

 

[Kaladin]

I agree hcgenerate is bullshit but HCG would be beneficial but I have yet to use it and don't think it's needed for that cycle I'm just glad u actually did ur research and have a well laid out cycle. If that's u in ur Avi ur looking good brother what's ur diet consist of

Thanks man! I figured it was, but if it can help a bit I would try it out as it would be easier for me to administer. Even a slight increase in recovery is worth the money imo. And again, thank you. That is me in my avi. My diet over the past few months has stayed rather consistent over the weekdays. I've been cheating every Sunday and sometimes on Saturday.

Meal 1: 4 egg whites, 2 whole eggs
Banana
Cup of oats

Meal 2: 6 oz chicken
Green's
Cup rice

Meal 3/4: pre/post protein shaked

Meal 5: 8 oz red meat
Greens
Sweet potatoes

Meal 6: Tilapia or Salmon
Greens

Meal 7: lean protein

This diet will be changing when I start my cycle, but for now it has worked well for me in achieving my goals. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Sk8man101]

Hcg made my acne break out like crazy just a heads up.

 

[Kaladin]

@Sk8man101 really? That is something I would very much like to avoid. I am leaning towards no HCG for the fact everything I am hearing says I will recover fine without it and it will get difficult with my schedule. I'll probably keep some on hand and dose if necessary. Thank you for the heads up.

 

[Sk8man101]

@Sk8man101 really? That is something I would very much like to avoid. I am leaning towards no HCG for the fact everything I am hearing says I will recover fine without it and it will get difficult with my schedule. I'll probably keep some on hand in case needed and dose if necessary. Thank you for the heads up.

Honestly bro it could be only because my hormones were trying to balance out when coming off gear, either way it's mostly dependent on how your genetics are. If you're prone to acne, you'll get it. If not, you might not.
Acne is easily the worst side effect to using AAS in my opinion.

 

[GeorgeForemanRules]

Post some pre cycle pics.

 

[Kaladin]

Post some pre cycle pics.

I will post pre cycle pics before I begin my cycle, as I plan to log my progress on here. I might be new to the site, but I've already seen you on multiple threads and can tell you are an annoying troll. I would ask you to stay off this thread but I don't need to give you any more attention than you deserve.

Thank you everybody else

 

[Kaladin]

@Sk8man101 I am acne prone. Thankfully, it has never been cystic. I am obviously expecting some acne, but would prefer to take precautions for an all out flare up

 

[GeorgeForemanRules]

I will post pre cycle pics before I begin my cycle

Great, most here do not have the balls to do that.

 

[Kaladin]

Great, most here do not have the balls to do that.

That does not make sense to me as the whole point of joining a forum is for criticism and advice. Why would I not post pictures to be critiqued? If I thought I knew everything I wouldn't have joined this site

 

[BigRed91]

Diet looks like its working good man. Are u gonna get precycle bloods if ur really concerned about recovery thats something u will want BC you'll know u recovered after ur cycles. It's something else I never did so don't be like me lol

 

[Kaladin]

@BigRed91 I got my bloodwork done a month ago at the same time I had a Dr physical. Nothing has changed since then so I am assuming g that bloodwork is the same for now? Or should I go in again right before the cycle? I was under the impression since I've never altered my hormones that that would be my baseline and I could run with it. Then midway thru cycle I would do bloodwork and post I would.

 

[Sk8man101]

@Sk8man101 I am acne prone. Thankfully, it has never been cystic. I am obviously expecting some acne, but would prefer to take precautions for an all out flare up

Yeah bro I feel yah! I am too.
Weird thing is it didn't effect my face acne just chest and back.
Not sure why?

 

[Sk8man101]

I will post pre cycle pics before I begin my cycle, as I plan to log my progress on here. I might be new to the site, but I've already seen you on multiple threads and can tell you are an annoying troll. I would ask you to stay off this thread but I don't need to give you any more attention than you deserve.

Thank you everybody else

Yeah don't feed the troll he's got his own thread now haha.
Is that you natty in your Avi though?

 

[GeorgeForemanRules]

That does not make sense to me as the whole point of joining a forum is for criticism and advice. Why would I not post pictures to be critiqued? If I thought I knew everything I wouldn't have joined this site

Most here refuse to post photos, you will see that as time goes on.