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[DRAPE09]

So ive gained a solid 10 pounds so far on cycle, approx 3 weeks in....but ive seemed to have hit a plateau?? my first 2 weeks i ballooned up, and now it just seems to have stoped..... im eating 4 meals a day .. at least .. and at least 4 shakes a day, training like an animal... is this something that i should be worried about... maybe up my cals?

[theboss]

what are you taking?
if you have stopped gaining eat more.

[PdH]

You're only three weeks in Bro. A good portion of that is water. Measure your gains at the 12 - 14 week mark. What is your food breakdown? Also, sleep, sleep, and more sleep.

[DRAPE09]

test cyp - 750mg week

[ironwill]

When doing test cycles i have always found i gain fast out of the gate for 3 weeks, then it slows and magic begins again at about 5 weeks....Almost everytime for me......I dont know why this happens, it seems to be initial water gain, then it slows down, then comes more of a muscle gain....
I think it is quite common, dont jump to the more food approach quite yet if you are in excess calorie mode...IMO...
be sure you are getting enough protein and fats most definitely....
It will start agin...

[DRAPE09]

my food breakdown....? not to familiar , maybe you can fill me in

[PdH]

Tell us in detail what you're eating. :)

[MMASTAR]

my food breakdown....? not to familiar , maybe you can fill me in

you should not be using gear if you dont know your macro breakdown IMO, 4 meals and 4 shakes a day? i think you could have gone a lot further naturally on proper diet..

[DRAPE09]

5 whole eggs
shake 40 g
gym cardio abs
shake 40 g
potatoe
vegies fish/ chicken
2 sandwhich
shake 24 g
tuna
shake 24 g
gym weights
shake 40 g
some meat usually steak
shake 24 g

thats a typical school day mon - fri

also ive been training hard , dieting for 8 months prepin for this cycle, i got as far as i could natural... imo

[PdH]

Your diet could use some small modifications. I'll give the diet I use for bulking which works very well for me at 5' 6.5" 201 lbs about 14% bf.

Meal 1: 3 whole omega 3 eggs and 5 whites, 2 pieces multi-grain toast with olive oil margarine, decaf coffee

Meal 2: 1 cup (dry volume) oatmeal mixed with 2 scoops whey isolate protein

Meal 3: (post workout) Shake - 2 scoops isolate, skim milk, 10 grams dextrose, I banana

Meal 4: two cans of tuna or salmon with 1 cup (dry volume) rice

Meal 5: 7 ozs chicken breast or lean beef with 2 cups vegetables (potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, etc, whatever I feel like having), salad

Meal 6: Shake - 50 grams isolate and skim milk or one of the whole food meals repeated.

snacks consist of cashews, almonds, and Sunchips (yes Sunchips aren't great but I don't care)

I use low fat mayo and other sauces with my meals

4 - 5 liters of water and water based liquids (crystal light)per day.

If I start to get excess fat I cut back on carbs a little

[ironwill]

Im out.......:D

[DRAPE09]

thanks for the feedback guys, eh pdh meal plan looks good, ill take that into concideration for sure

[GYMBRAT]

be patient bro it'll come ;)

[tex]

eat more solid foods......you should eat 5-6 solid meals and wash it down with a shake!!

[CanadianIron]

I gained super crazy my first 3 weeks, it definately slowed down. As long as the strength gains havent stopped, keep on trucking. The initial weight couldnt possibly be muscle, its mostly water, once you water up you can look forward to more permanent muscle gains, keep eating like a mofo and you'll keep gaining... 4 meals a day isnt enough btw... you should be eating atleast 5-6.