Super-Size Me With Steroids!

Final Results

2009-05-12T01:13:00.000-07:00

Alright! The final video is out and in the next month or two I'll show you guys what happened after PCT and we'll see if I kept my gains! Thanks for everyone following the progress, side effects are still at a minimum.

Watch in HD to get a clearer picture.

Week 10

2009-05-08T04:59:00.000-07:00

Again things are good and there's not much to say except the steroids are doing their job. Working on the final video as we speak and it should be up in the next day or two!

Good Stuff

2009-04-28T09:34:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone Week 7 is up and running! Thanks to everyone who's been watching and learning, next video will be the week 10 final results.

Update

2009-04-26T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone I realize that I haven't had an update in a few weeks but as my old English teacher used to say "No news is good news." I don't know what he was talking about or how it applies to this situation but the next video should be up and running within 48 hours. I would update my blog more but to be honest I'm running out of things to say!

Still no serious side effects other than a spot or two of acne and a little "face bloat". I feel great and the gym workouts are getting easier by by the week. Recently I've been adding about 9 lbs a week to my bench and squat which is practically unheard of for anyone who trains naturally. I think it's safe to say these steroids aren't fake. Keep your eye out for the video and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. Pc :)

Heart Rate Under Control

2009-04-16T03:00:00.000-07:00

Apparently some people are getting a little worried about my health and the heart rate situation. I should've posted this earlier but my heart rate is normal again and I solved the problem by adding a meal of 3 bananas and 2 oranges about an hour after breakfast. Apparently I was just a little low on electrolytes and potassium! So no worries and thanks for the comments especially the dude that told me to FOOOOOCUUUUUSSS ;) lmao.

Week 5 Operational!

2009-04-08T02:21:00.000-07:00

Here is the week 5 video:

As you can see, things are going pretty well. I'll admit I'm not the biggest guy in the world but if you take a look at me 6 months ago I've gotten MUCH bigger. Most people think steroids will get you big overnight and while this is partially correct, one cycle isn't going to make you a bodybuilder!

That Little Voice

2009-04-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to do 205 for 3 reps on my last set of bench and squat but I ended up doing 5. It's hard to explain but i'm really feeling the steroids now, and they're totally in my head. That little voice that you hear in the middle of a set that usually goes "I don't know if I can get any more reps!" has transformed into "Holy shit this is light there's no way i'm only going for 3 reps i'm gonna throw this bar through the roof." It's a really great feeling especially if you pick the right music to work out with.

Heart Rate JACKED!

2009-03-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

Today my heart rate was jacked. My normal resting heart rate is around 70bpm but today it was 85-90. It's getting harder to fall asleep with my heart racing like that and high blood pressure/cholesterol problems do run in my family. If it gets to bad I really should have some tests done but until then I'll just keep at it. Also took my HCG shot sub-q today, everything's looking good and the boys are their usual size.

Seriously Awesome Workouts

2009-03-28T23:47:00.000-07:00

Todays workout was great. My time in between sets is at about a minute to 1 1/2 minutes and I feel like I could workout for hours on end. It sounds weird but the farther into my workout I get, the more energy I have and there's really no explanation but the steroids. Gotta say the cycle is everything I was hoping for and more!

Goals For Week 4

2009-03-27T05:05:00.000-07:00

Day 21: Goals for week 4:

Another really good week in terms of eating and hitting all of my workouts, even exceeding the number of reps I was supposed to do on some days. But again I NEED TO SLEEP! Got about 7-7 1/2 hours each night but it's still not cutting it. This week I work half days and for three weeks after that I get 3 weeks paid holiday yee-haw! I planned my cycle during this time for that very reason and it should allow me to get more sleep and really focus on hitting the 200lb mark. Getting a bit of acne on my face and for some reason my heart rate is a little higher than usual, other than that no side effects. Hope you guys like the video this week, and remember I skipped week 2 and 3 because they tend to be pretty uneventful in comparison with the later weeks when the steroids kick in.

Bringin Back The Boys

2009-03-25T03:24:00.000-07:00

My boys have started to get a bit small so I took my first HCG shot two days ago. Now they've grown back to their normal size and I'd like to keep it that way through out the cycle. The HCG protocol calls for 250-500iu every 5 days or twice a week. On Monday I just inject the HCG IM along with the test, and on Thursdays I inject Sub-Q.

Why 250iu through out the cycle instead of a few thousand at the end before PCT?
When used in excess HCG can cause irreversible shutdown of the Ledig receptors in the testes. The Leydig receptors are what bind with the LH released by your hypothalomous. To get a better idea of why this shutdown is a bad thing check out these simplified steps of how testosterone is made.

1. Hypothalamus detects low testosterone.
2. Hypothalamus releases LH hormone.
3. LH travels to testes.
4. Leydig cells in testes receive LH "make testosterone" command.
5. Testosterone is made.

So as shown by the steps, Leydig cell desensitization equals less testosterone. Is 250-500iu enough to make desensitization occur in my testes? Probably not. And given that I'm only on 500mg of Testosterone and not stacking it with anything, 250iu every 4-5 days should be fine.

Day 17- Kicking Wednesday's Ass

2009-03-23T07:20:00.001-07:00

I'm really starting to notice an increase in recovery time between sets. Granted today was light but I still dominated the deadlifts. 215lbs isn't much for deads especially since I'm gaining weight pretty fast. Still, it's important to not focus on weight but on form, I've had a little kink in my back for the past week and if I get too cocky I can risk ending the cycle early due to injury.

Measurements were good again this week, you can see them by clicking the "Stats" link on the right. I continue to overshoot my goal of 3lbs adding another 5 this week. I'm now at 181lbs which means i've gained 10 so far. I think it's safe to say the steroids are working haha.

Goals For Week 3

2009-03-23T07:16:00.000-07:00

Week 2 was a good week. I ate 6-8 good meals a day all of which were very balanced in terms of carbs, protein, and fats. Didn't miss any workouts either and I can honestly say I put a good bit of intensity into them. Things to work on this week: Waking up early to do sit-ups, and the repeat offender SLEEP! I don't have problems falling asleep but I just stay up so late working on shit and watching Entourage. I got about 7hrs per night this week which didn't cut it, waaaaay to sleepy at work and I was yawning through my entire Wednesday workout. Aim for this week: 8hrs per night.

Todays Workout Too Easy!

2009-03-22T03:11:00.000-07:00

Today's workout went well and I feel a little stronger with more energy. I pushed out 4 reps on both Squats and Bench for the heavy set where I'm supposed to do 3. I'll definitely be able to hit all my reps on Monday. I'm really liking this 5x5 thing cause you have a good amount of energy to push weights a lot heavier than you normally would and it keeps you in the gym longer. I would go to the gym everyday if I could but most modern "Hardgainer" routines call for assloads of rest. 5X5 is a really great medium.

Week 1 Video

2009-03-20T02:18:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the hold-up on the week 1 video but it's up now and you can view it below. Unfortunately it's pretty dry but that's because nothing exciting has happened just yet.

Injection Update

2009-03-20T02:15:00.000-07:00

Well the injection in the left leg definitely hurts a little more than the one last week but I really only feel it when I walk up stairs and sit down. Simply the fact that I can walk leads me to deem this weeks shot as highly successful. Some users report more pain on the second day so we'll see how things feel tomorrow.

Injection #2

2009-03-19T08:42:00.001-07:00

Had my second injection today in the left thigh much like the first one and all was good. Still a little nervous about injections in general probably because I've read way to many horror stories about people hitting nerves and missing a full week of squats. This is better than injecting in the glutes though, being able to see whats going on is a major advantage and helps to make a successful shot. Sit tight for tomorrows entry where we'll see how much damage I did lol.

End of Week 1

2009-03-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

It's the end of the first week and I haven't noticed too many changes as it generally takes 3-5 weeks to feel and see some solid results. I've gained a few pounds, probably water retention and I'm really excited to start packin on the muscle. I hit all my workouts, and ate really hardy meals about 6-8 times a day with a protein shake just before bed. If I could set one goal for week 2 it would be more sleep, I'm feeling really tired at work. Tomorrow I'll release week 1's episode which is gonna be pretty boring cause I've only put on 5 pounds, not much to report there.

Injection Video Up

2009-03-18T06:11:00.000-07:00

Hey guys the injection video is up and ready to go. Don't criticize me too much I was pretty nervous :-/ I'm hoping to get the week 1 video up ASAP but I had some visa issues and had to run to Laos.

Injection Pains

2009-03-14T22:26:00.000-07:00

Wow! I have a little pit of pain around the injection site but nothing severe. I mostly feel it when I stand up or walk up stairs but that's it. Much less painful than I expected, hopefully all of my shots can go as smoothly as this one. I attribute the lack of pain to the workout I did directly after the shit which included squats. I'm sure the massage and warming of the syringe helped too but bringing a lot of blood to the area via exercise is probably one of the best ways to get it healing up right away. I should have the video up sometime today and I'll try to post it on the blog tomorrow as well.

The First Injection:

2009-03-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

Before: Ok so today is the first injection and I'm pretty nervous. Not because I'm afraid of needles but because I've heard so many horror stories of people hitting a nerve or a blood vessel and getting a "dead leg" for a few days. I'm hoping this wont effect my squatting or deadlifting but i;m confident that I have done some good research and unlike a lot of people that have injection issues I'm not going use my leg "as a dart board" lol. Again, I'll be injecting in my quad around the area where the pocket of my jeans would be. Not too high up, not too close to the middle. I shaved a small area of my so i can see where the veins on the surface are. Lets get too it.

After: Holy shit I feel like I'm gonna pass out. Something about jabbing yourself with a needle that just doesn't feel quite right. Everything went well though, no blood, no pain, and no testosterone left in the syringe. We'll know for sure how it went tomorrow morning, so I'll go catch my workout and give you the update (and video) tomorrow!

Got The Trailer Up!

2009-03-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Well I finally got the trailer up on youtube and on my home page but why move pages when you can just see it here! Feel free to leave comments on the blog, I disabled them in YouTube for obvious reasons. Tomorrow is the first injection!

What Steroids I'm Taking

2009-03-07T20:25:00.000-08:00

The first question one should ask when watching a steroid documentary is: "What's that guy going to take, and how?". There are many different kinds of steroids grouped into categories; the most common being oral and injectable. In this documentary I'll be injecting 500mg of Testosterone Enanthate once a week (every Monday) for 10 weeks. With all the steroids available to me why did I choose Testosterone Enanthate? Simple. It's the most potent muscle building steroid (second to Trenbolone), it's used by ametures and professionals, and because of it's long half life I only have to inject once a week. Again this is my first cycle and for that reason i'll be taking the Test Enanthate by itself and not stacking it with anything else.

So what will I be using for protection against the side effects? After doing research and consulting with a doctor, I'm at risk for: testisticular atrophy, water retention, increased estrogen, acne, gyno (bitch tits), hair loss, increased cholestorol & blood pressure, and possible damage to joints, tendons, and ligaments . To keep my boys (balls) working i'll be taking 500iu of HCG (human corionic gonadotropin) per week split into 2 injections taken on Mondays and Thursdays. That will be enough to keep my boys at their normal size through out the cycle. Acne shouldn't be a problem if I stay clean and if the estrogen gets too high I can always grab some anti-estrogen pills down the street at the pharmacy. There's no history of hair loss in my family and i'll be taking glucosamine tabs along with flaxseed oil to protect my joints and ligaments.

Well, it looks like i'm ready to go. I have all the gear i'll need for the 10 weeks and the post cycle therapy which will begin 10 days after the 10th injection. Post cycle therapy when done correctly will smooth the transition from relying on steroids, to guiding your endocrine system back to the way it was before the injections. Post cycle therapy generally consists of various medications, in this case I'll be using Nolvadex, and taking it for 4 full weeks. Keep checking back for videos, i'll be doing quad injections starting this Monday. Peace

Video Release

2009-03-06T22:50:00.000-08:00

I'm not releasing the videos in real time, and there's a reason for this. I don't want to
bore everyone with the first few weeks where progress is limited, and it would be nice to release the video of my final results after post cycle therapy. I hate it when people document their progress and end it at week 10 because during post cycle therapy you loose weight. Week 10 is NOT your final result, week 15 is. In real time i'm about 2 weeks ahead of the videos, this way viewers will only have to wait 2 weeks instead of 4 to see the final results at week 15.

Check it out!

2009-03-06T05:55:00.000-08:00

First off i'd like to say thanks to everyone taking the time to check out Super-Size Me With Steroids. After training for a long time and doing more than a fair share of research I'm ready for my first steroid cycle. It's time to take a real look into one of the most discretely used drugs on planet Earth and watch what happens to the body during a 10 week cycle of Testosterone Enanthate; one of the most popular anabolic steroids used by amateurs and professionals alike. With that said I'd like to point out that this is a very serious documentary that I'm hoping can shed some light on the truth about steroids with a first hand experience from someone who has never used before. It's not some bullshit cycle where I take pills, eat KFC, and show you parts of my workout routine with "Eye of The Tiger" playing in the background. This is the stuff that people use when they want real strength, mass, power, and of course: results. Sit back and enjoy the show, it's pretty entertaining and I promise you'll learn way more than you did in High School Health Class.

Coming Soon

2009-02-22T01:58:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Super-Size Me With Steroids blog! Thank you for visiting and I appreciate your interest in my upcoming mini-series. The trailer for the series will premiere on YouTube and the Muscle-Tsunami website on March 8th 2009. There will be a new episode each following week assuming everything goes well and I stay on steroids for an entire 10 weeks. Hope to see you then!