my first var log...

[metoo79]

Hi all,

I am beginning a cycle of anavar and wanted to start a log. I am aiming to bulk... Going to start with plans for a 6 week cycle at 5MG / daily but I've read a lot of logs ... If I go without sides and feel healthy with my blood work after 6 weeks MAYBE I'll go longer. Been ready to go for almost a week but waited on labmax to come in ... luckily it came in yesterday, and cleared test (BRIGHT YELLOW) so I was ready to go!

As a note - I am bulking and not trying to lose, as I'm undermuscled and have been due to a years long issue with anorexia. I have beat the disease but have been having trouble getting back the muscle I lost. I am also celiac so I will have a bit higher need for fat %... hope that explains any questions. I never know what all to include in a first post and am sure to leave some detail out!

Anyway here we go - day 1 yesterday.

Starting stats - 5'8.5 142 lbs and body fat 21% (calipers) - been at this weight for MONTHS... I just finished a 2 week rest due to a long vacation and then I got sick right afterwards. So I started a little lighter on the weights not wanting to hurt myself.

Workout Day 1 (Monday): Legs/Glutes/Lower Back:

(Warm up 10 minutes on bike, warm up 4 sets squats to start, then 1 set warmup before each compound lift)

Squats - 3 sets of 8 x 115
Kneeling squats - 3 sets of 8 x 115
Deadlifts - 3 sets of 8 x 145
Curtsey lunges - 3 sets of 12 x 55 (each leg)
Back Extension - 3 sets of 12 x 25
Cable Side Leg Extension - 3 sets of 12 x 12.5 (each leg)
Leg Extension (machine) - 3 sets of 10 x 55 (each leg)
Leg Curl (machine) - 3 sets of 8 x 70 (both legs)

Diet Day 1 (Monday):

Breakfast (I usually eat 2 breakfast, 1 early morning and one mid morning):

2/3 c. fat free cottage cheese
2 c. skim milk
1 scoop whey protein

Gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread (2 slices)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 table spoon grape jelly

Lunch:

Grilled chicken burger with lettuce wrap and dill sauce

Snacks (in no specific order):

1 c. plain fat free greek yogurt
1/4 c. pineapple
2 c. milk
2 scoops whey protein
Nut-based protein bar

Dinner:

Grilled chicken w/ squash, kale and zucchini

Total: 2,401 calories. Macros: Carbs 244 grams, Fat 52 grams, Protein 249 grams.


Today I will be hitting the gym again in a couple of hours and doing chest, abs & calves. I'll also be doing some yoga.

I don't do much cardio right now because I'm not wanting to lose any gains, but I do like yoga and bike riding so I do this at least 3 times a week.

Looking forward to any feedback. I'm not sharing pics of any kind because I'm ultra-paranoid.

Thanks all!

 

[Eman]

Subbed.

Good luck with your cycle!

 

[metoo79]

Workout Day 2 (Tuesday): Chest / Calves / Abs

(warm up 4 sets low weight on bench press then 1 warm up set for other compounds)

Incline Bench Press- 3 sets of 8 x 65 lbs
Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 8 x 55 lbs
Flat Bench Press - 3 sets of 8 x 65 lbs
Calves - seated - 6 sets of 15 x 110 lbs
Abs - 2 sets of 3 x 20, supersets.


Workout was tough today, I had no energy or focus. I was also up a lot the night before coughing, my sinuses are draining something awful. As a result my head has been hurting too. No fever or infection, just left over from last week's sinus infection. Anyway it is difficult to stay focused, even though my motivation is still great.

No side effects yet, and I've read women tolerating 10 mg well without side effects, seems at 15 mg is where things can get a little tough for some... So I will try titrating up to 10mg next week. I am really tired but I don't think it's related.

I lost 10 lbs on all my upper body lifts in only 2 weeks. Incredible and disappointing but also eye opening on what is going on with my body.

Diet Day 2 - I struggled today as well. Diet is pretty similar to the day before ... the problem was at night time I got munchy so I ended up here with my macros... not the worst but not what I aimed for:

278g carbs / 65g fat / 243g protein. 2,715 calories (Goal is 2600). 42%C, 22%F, 36% protein. (Goal is 40/20/40.)

I am about to hit the gym today, will update for day 3 later today or tomorrow.

 

[Groundfighter]

I'll be following ! Looking forward to your progress. Curious to see if you get bloated like my wife did on her anavar cycle.

 

[metoo79]

Thanks for the subs, guys.

Day 3 workout:

Shoulders & Glutes

Military press - 4 sets of 8x55 lbs
Front Delt Raise - 3 sets of 10 x 30
Bent over Lateral Raise - 3 sets of 10x35
Hip Thrusts - 3 sets of 15 x 145
Glute Push downs - 3 sets of 15 x 85
Cable Kick backs - 3 sets of 12 x 25

Day 3 Diet -

Did better today not getting munchy... finished my day at 266 carbs / 56 fat / 246 protein... macros 41c/20f/30 protein... total calories 2,583.

Side effects - HOLY SMOKES I'M TIRED. I'm usually extremely hyper active and anxious... I haven't had to take any anti anxiety medicine or anything else to calm down so that's kind of nice. But my workouts are slow, I'm resting a min on average longer between sets because I just stare off... I've read a lot of logs and this will improve so I'll just keep an eye.

I also have a bad headache again but my sinuses and allergies are still bad so I think it's just that

I'm sore as a MOFO after only 2 weeks off. But it's not a crippling sore, it feels good.

I have a big embarrassing favor to ask... someone PLEASE tell me what to do about the gas and constipation from all this protein. I'm chewing up fiber tablets but... Oh man, a lady should just never have those smells...

 

[GearGodess]

Thanks for the subs, guys.

Day 3 workout:

Shoulders & Glutes

Military press - 4 sets of 8x55 lbs
Front Delt Raise - 3 sets of 10 x 30
Bent over Lateral Raise - 3 sets of 10x35
Hip Thrusts - 3 sets of 15 x 145
Glute Push downs - 3 sets of 15 x 85
Cable Kick backs - 3 sets of 12 x 25

Day 3 Diet -

Did better today not getting munchy... finished my day at 266 carbs / 56 fat / 246 protein... macros 41c/20f/30 protein... total calories 2,583.

Side effects - HOLY SMOKES I'M TIRED. I'm usually extremely hyper active and anxious... I haven't had to take any anti anxiety medicine or anything else to calm down so that's kind of nice. But my workouts are slow, I'm resting a min on average longer between sets because I just stare off... I've read a lot of logs and this will improve so I'll just keep an eye.

I also have a bad headache again but my sinuses and allergies are still bad so I think it's just that

I'm sore as a MOFO after only 2 weeks off. But it's not a crippling sore, it feels good.

I have a big embarrassing favor to ask... someone PLEASE tell me what to do about the gas and constipation from all this protein. I'm chewing up fiber tablets but... Oh man, a lady should just never have those smells...

Good to see you log your cycle!

Protein farts. ... hehehe.... takes a while for your body to get used to...

I would also check ingredients as it may also be something in it that you aren't agreeing with.

Try this whenever you feel bloated or gassy.... plus a very healthy clean yummy snack. One of my faves... eat it early in the day if you will incorporate it daily... hope it helps:

Mix pumpkin puree (plain) with plain Greek yogurt - about 50:50 mix

Add cinnamon and sweetener... mix well and enjoy

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[metoo79]

Good to see you log your cycle!

Protein farts. ... hehehe.... takes a while for your body to get used to...

I would also check ingredients as it may also be something in it that you aren't agreeing with.

Try this whenever you feel bloated or gassy.... plus a very healthy clean yummy snack. One of my faves... eat it early in the day if you will incorporate it daily... hope it helps:

Mix pumpkin puree (plain) with plain Greek yogurt - about 50:50 mix

Add cinnamon and sweetener... mix well and enjoy

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mmmm... yum, I love pumpkin. I'll definitely give this a try. any other high protein, low fat, and low carb tricks I'll gladly take from anyone.

especially if they don't make me have to leave the room over and over again, lol.

Thank you!!

 

[Eman]

I am bulking and not trying to lose,

any other high protein, low fat, and low carb tricks I'll gladly take from anyone

Are you trying to bulk on low fat and low carbs?

 

[metoo79]

lol no... it's just that it's easier for me to eat carbs than the protein. I could eat junk food for days and so when I'm eating right I tend to get a little boring and repeat the same things... I did lower my carbs very slightly tho to account for more protein but only by 40 grams a day

 

[Eman]

lol no... it's just that it's easier for me to eat carbs than the protein. I could eat junk food for days and so when I'm eating right I tend to get a little boring and repeat the same things... I did lower my carbs very slightly tho to account for more protein but only by 40 grams a day

How much of a surplus are you trying to hit?

 

[metoo79]

calories - 500 / day
protein - I'm trying to hit close to 250 grams... I'm at 143 lbs right now...

 

[GearGodess]

mmmm... yum, I love pumpkin. I'll definitely give this a try. any other high protein, low fat, and low carb tricks I'll gladly take from anyone.

especially if they don't make me have to leave the room over and over again, lol.

Thank you!!

Just an FYI. .. fats and proteins work much better with var... I know you need to keep protein high but don't be afraid of good fats either...

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[metoo79]

Just an FYI. .. fats and proteins work much better with var... I know you need to keep protein high but don't be afraid of good fats either...

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Thank you. I admit I tend to fall into the "fat will make fat" mentality over and over, no matter how much I read to the contrary... But I was trying to keep my fats about 20%, do you think I'd be better with carbs at 35 and fats at 25? i was there before and I guess I got it backwards and thought I should switch the other way. .

 

[GearGodess]

Thank you. I admit I tend to fall into the "fat will make fat" mentality over and over, no matter how much I read to the contrary... But I was trying to keep my fats about 20%, do you think I'd be better with carbs at 35 and fats at 25? i was there before and I guess I got it backwards and thought I should switch the other way. .

Honestly, it depends on how you're feeling. You already know that your body requires high protein, which is great with var anyway.

Then deciding what's the final goal. Having minimal carbs and having your body run off good fats is feasible and I believe great for women. It takes a while to teach your body but it will adapt. Especially as you get older. I found that I don't need many carbs as I needed back in my early and late 20's or even early 30's... plus find it easier to maintain my gains off cycle with higher protein and fats over carbs.

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[metoo79]

I love fats... the healthy kind... so I'd be set... I have avocados, nuts, and peanut butter on hand at all times. Especially since my biggest complaint is not being able to gain, I'm willing to give it a shot then because I liked having my diet that way. thanks again !

 

[GearGodess]

I love fats... the healthy kind... so I'd be set... I have avocados, nuts, and peanut butter on hand at all times. Especially since my biggest complaint is not being able to gain, I'm willing to give it a shot then because I liked having my diet that way. thanks again !

It's all trial and error... till you find what works. You've incorporated aas now... so it's a whole new game... you try till you find your best method... see how this cycle goes... making notes will give you a great overview so you can see what needs to be changed up next time... see what your gains will be this run... maybe next time plan on a different compound that will give more mass... there are so many choices and opportunities in this game and we are all here to help you through it

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[metoo79]

thanks again! yeah you can see I'm a wuss and taking everything very slowly and cautiously... I am worried about sides... to be real, I'm most worried about a micro penis LMAO... or getting too veiny because I'm naturally already this way.

I'm all prepared for the facial hair tho... I already had a laser hair removal machine I got off amazon... LOL

if my sides aren't too bad I am sure I will want to progress into something more powerful... for now I'm excited to see where this will take me.

 

[GearGodess]

thanks again! yeah you can see I'm a wuss and taking everything very slowly and cautiously... I am worried about sides... to be real, I'm most worried about a micro penis LMAO... or getting too veiny because I'm naturally already this way.

I'm all prepared for the facial hair tho... I already had a laser hair removal machine I got off amazon... LOL

if my sides aren't too bad I am sure I will want to progress into something more powerful... for now I'm excited to see where this will take me.

Don't worry... if any sides you don't like happen then all you have to do is lower the dose and it goes away... in worst case scenario, stop the cycle.

Just be aware of your body.

And the micro penis... it's exaggerated, it's actually an awesome side from all perspectives. The sensitivity, sex drive and even more intense orgasms... all worth it... and it doesn't become a penis. Lol... just slightly enlarged when aroused. To have it permanent and growing, you have to run high doses and for extended periods of time plus not paying any attention to your body and letting it get out of control

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[metoo79]

Don't worry... if any sides you don't like happen then all you have to do is lower the dose and it goes away... in worst case scenario, stop the cycle.

Just be aware of your body.

And the micro penis... it's exaggerated, it's actually an awesome side from all perspectives. The sensitivity, sex drive and even more intense orgasms... all worth it... and it doesn't become a penis. Lol... just slightly enlarged when aroused. To have it permanent and growing, you have to run high doses and for extended periods of time plus not paying any attention to your body and letting it get out of control

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Oh good thank you, my worries are much abated now. I'm sure my poor bf would also really appreciate if I even had a sex drive, lol, damn antidepressant.

 

[GearGodess]

Oh good thank you, my worries are much abated now. I'm sure my poor bf would also really appreciate if I even had a sex drive, lol, damn antidepressant.

I'm sure var will give you a boost there.