Posted at August 27, 2010, 6:48 am:
Hello All! After a great deal of time and research, I finally decided to take the plunge. I have been training for almost 20 years without the use of AAS or Pro-Hormones. Through the years I have had very mixed feelings and opinions on their use. I have re-examined those views and have decided to venture into some unchartered waters [for me anyway]. At 40, I have pretty much maximized my natural potential and am not getting any younger [obviously]. After much contemplation, I decided to try the Gaspari Maximus stack of Halodrol-50, Orastan-E and Novedex-XT due to many favorable comments and apparent low incidence of sides. This stack appeared to yield the most quality gains with the lowest risk/downside [I realize that this is a matter of opinion]. Over the next few weeks, I will try and keep as complete a log as possible to assist others in making an informed decision in the event they are interested in this stack. For starters, I had my body composition tested and will do so every 2 weeks during this cycle. I have an impressive arsenal of support supplements which is most likely over-kill, but I wanted to ensure I had covered all my bases as this is my first cycle. I will list those in my next post. I will also list my diet in detail which will empasize plenty of lean, quality protein to support an anabolic response. I also have a PCT plan in place and have purchased those supplements to run immediately after this cycle to restore natural test levels and hopefully maintain some quality gains. First things first...Current weight- 271...B.F.- 18%...yuch! I back-tracked a little since my previous assessment...not sure if it was completely accurate or an anomoly but we will use it as a baseline anyway. Current lean mass- 219 lbs. I am hoping that I can gain approximately 8-10 lbs. of lean on this cycle while lowering my bodyfat to approximately 15-16%. At the conclusion of this cycle, I plan on cutting by cycling Clen and an ECA stack on alternating 2-week cycles until my BF is down in the 10% range. That is all for now... I sincerely hope that others find this log helpful. Check back for updates...I'm out~ Peace!
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Replies:Sounds good, much luck
First off, good luck to you.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Hello All! Took my first doses last night before bed.
keep us posted and good luck
Week 1- Halodrol- 50mg.
On day three.
Now.
Got a few minutes and thought I would take time to post the other supp...
Dude by looks of everything, it's looks like you have everything down ...
Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you are right.
Good Morning All! Day Four of my little "Better living through Ch...
Oh! BTW.
Is this log a complete waste of time or what? Is no one interested in ...
Shoulders and triceps today.
thanks for visiting my thread, I notice our supplements and diets are ...
Keep up the log man, looks good so far, thanks for all the updates
Keep up the log -- there are more interested people than you think.
I will.
Your 40 and you still don't know where the "enter" button is...
That one went over my head.
Got back and bi's today.
He just meant that by making your posts one huge paragraph, it's a lot...
Oh Gotcha! That makes sense.
Yah, I was just being a smart a$$, that's all.
Cool! I will work on it.
~Just got done with back and biceps.
Notes on Pre and Post Workout Drinks:
Pre: 10 oz.
Update: Today for the first time in 6 months I had cravings.
sub
Pizza, chocolate, and Fritos , Yum ! I hope your not eating too much ...
Great to see you've been doing good, I noticed you went into my HD lo...
I eat immaculately 6 days out of every 7.
Thanks for stopping by! Keep up the good work.
~Chest and Triceps today Boys! Update to follow!
~Cheated yesterday...
Thats the one thing I didnt do, with the calipers that is , but accord...
Nice log, good info.
Good questions.
Although you did not get pinched and the numbers might not be true, as...
plug, sounds like you and I have taken the same road, I used to be 300...
Yes.
As for my workout today.
Ok just dont want to see you burn up that muscle by doing a bunch of c...
I hear ya.
im a fan of morning fasted cardio.
LOL you are boasting " Sporting the Red " , read the comment...
Day 8 Update
~Chest and Triceps today.
Hey you two.
Good Morning!
Legs today.
You should see some size and strength but not until the final 2 weeks,...
Looking forward to following this all the way through.
You are using Phera and SD in the same cycle? Interesting.
UPDATE:
~Leg day is completed.
It's one of the recommended cycles: 3 wks of PP, 2 wks of overlap, 3 w...
One more thing I forgot to mention in my earlier post.
Good going dude.
I'm Back! Day 10: Yesterday was a rest day and I was able to finally g...
Update Day 10- Shoulders/Triceps
~Excellent workout.
Hey plug,
ditto for me, on the aggression and the wood part, but i...
What expiration date and lot number is on your Halo box ?
Yeah! I hear ya.
Lot #82814 exp 02/09
I am fairly certan that this is 2nd or 3rd Lo...
Back and Bi's today.
Plugugly,
thanks alot for doing this daily log for us.
Looks like that is the "3rd batch"
Hey Plugugly nice log, very helpfull.
Thanks for the Sub.
Thanks! I would be interested in hearing more about your SD experience...
Update: Day 11~ Back and Biceps
Good workout today.
Hello All.
Thats strange, isnt it supposed to say "banned" below the &q...
I obviously did something to anger the moderator Gods.
Ahaa! I think I may have just now discovered my offense.
lol, ive seen much worse than that around here not even get a second l...
I agree.
Update: Day 15
~Chest and Triceps Today
~Starting Novadex XT tod...
Update: Day 15- Chest and Triceps
~Workout went well.
Day 16 Update~
~Started the Novadex XT last night
~Feeling very ...
Update: Day 16- Back and Biceps
~Another excellent workout.
Day 17 Update
~Rest day today so no workout scheduled
~Slept wel...
Hey bro,
Thanks for doing this post.
Is the Novedex your only pct?
Purchased it locally at Super Supplements.
I have not yet decided what to use for my PCT.
Question on that part.
dont mean to hijack plug's log, but i feel compeled to add my opinion.
One more thing, I am doing the stack as well, and I researched Halo fo...
I am leaning towards just following this cycle as advertised which inc...
Day 18 Update~
~Shoulders and Triceps Today
~Yesterday was a res...
Great log! Thanks.
Yes.
Day 18 Update:
Shoulders and Triceps
~Great workout.
Good Morning.
Day 19 Update!
~Another leg day is history.
Day 21 Update~
Good Morning! Today is the day of truth.
Day 21 Update:
Mid-Cycle Body Assessment~
Here are the hard numb...
Hi plugugly.
great log - good luck
I take it every night before bed.
Thank you! Thanks for checking in!
I live in Japan where good supplements are hard to come by, managed to...
You have to take it on rest days too @ the same time of the day.
Any benefits on taking it before the gym versus before bed?
Again.
Thanks for your input, today I'll take the plunge into the deep dark a...
Update: Day 23 Chest and Triceps
~Had quite a weekend.
Update: Day 23 Chest and Tricpes
~Very good workout.
Day 24 Update:
Back and Biceps Today.
Day 24 Back and Biceps in the books.
i see you eat black beans i was wondering why you choose black over re...
I love dark red kidney beans too! I also really like black beans.
beans + HD +Orastan ???.
Plug, you are a pretty big guy.
Hello all, I am new to this forum.
run novadex at the beginning of week three and then for at least 2 wee...
Just curious why you think I am not taking in enough calories? I have ...
Thanks! Glad you are finding this log helpful.
Day 25 Update:
~No training today.
Post #9:
".
I did not think you were.
Wow, You're having the same results I am.
The ony true way to find out what your caloric and carb needs are is t...
Day 25 Update:
~Shoulders and Triceps today!
~I feel like I have...
hell yeah, i know what you mean by this stack making you hungry.
Not just me, huh? Just finished a 2-hour nap and a nice lunch.
The are calculators online to determine your optimal caloric intake (f...
Just my opinion.
Day 25 Update:
Shoulders and Triceps
~Good workout.
im not reffering to bf% calculators, Im talking about the calculators ...
That is all well and good, but without getting BF assessed at regular ...
totally in agreement there.
Day 26 Update:
Legs Today
~Slept well.
Update:
~Due to feeling ill, I packed it in for today and decided t...
man, sorry to hear that cold is taking hold of you.
If you're 6'1, 270 you won't look small next to Chick.
This is an ironic topic!
Day 28 Update: You DON'T Want to mIss this ONE!
~Last night I atten...
I must say I havent feel envious in a long time, until now, you sunnov...
Day 30 Update:
~Chest workout today! Felt very strong and well-rest...
yeah, i am seeing the same strength gains too.
I have also noticed that it does not seem to matter how much I eat on ...
I have a tub of size on I bought just around the time I started the cy...
Wow great log, looks like this Halodrol stuff works great.
Cool.
Me and Big Jay at the Emerald Cup in Seattle, Saturday Night.
I bet you didnt realize either how small Jay could look next to you, (...
in about a month, i am going to start a cycle of halo, and i am also p...
LOL! Yeah.
Take a look.
Just remembered that my banning for the comments on the drag queen, cr...
Dammmmmmmnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Day 32 Update:
Legs Today!
~Today is the first day and first wor...
Day 32.
Day 33 Update:
Shoulders and Triceps Today.
Workout Update:
~A little change of plan for today.
i've been keeping up with it everyday.
good going, very consistent with the logs.
Thanks for letting me know folks are still watching.
quite contrare, believe you me, people are following it.
damn, I could use a workout buddy.
Update Day 34:
~Great back workout today! I am on a roll of great w...
I find pre-exhausting really helps for back and improves the pump and ...
It is sold as a capsule.
Update: Day 35
~Feeling very rested this morning.
Day 37 Update:
~Cancelled shoulder workout for Saturday.
I take my 4 Novedex XT all at once before bed.
Day 38 Update:
Legs Today! Another incredible workout.
Day 39 Update:
~No workout today.
Physical Update:
Just got back from the Doc.
Day 39 Update:
Shoulders Today!
~Slept well last night.
Day 42 Update:
~Busy the last few days and have been unable to upda...
Hey plug, day 42, congrats, you made it man, so.
So how much weight , strength have you gained ?
I am going to be taking the next week OFF.
!!!
Hey man, what do you mean you will asses AFTER 1 week? You gonn...
I still have a few days of PCT and I am simply going to rest then get ...
Just checking in.
Maximus Cycle Final Assessment:
Sorry it took so long guys.
I agree that it just wasnt worth all the expense and risk to me either...
thanks for the final review.
what are your PCT supps ?
Nolva, Rebound XT, fenugreek, and Clomid.
woah your not taking any chances huh ?
Sounds like overkill to me ,...
i have done cycles before.
Bloodwork was done last week and I should have the results son.
Update~
Another milestone today.
Hi, I've been following this log since @ when you began, great job on ...
Hey Plug,
First of all, I greatly appreciate your granulated revie...
Nice log man.
i too am glad for this log.
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