Couple questions before my first cycle.

[Thorgrim]

OK, so I am finally going to do my first cycle. I was going to do one about a year ago but for a few reasons didn't and am sort of glad I held off for a bit anyway.

I am going to do test-e 500mg a week for 10 weeks or close to that. I have adex, nolva and hcg for sides and PCT. I might extend the cycle for a few more weeks if I feel it will be worth it but I will wait and see how I am responding before I decide.

So first question is if my maintenance calorie level is about 2800-2900 how much should I be eating on cycle? I am trying to bulk but still keep it fairly lean. I have a good idea how my body responds to food being natural but not really sure where I should be at on cycle.

The other question was if I should eat more carbs then normal. Does the bodies tolerance for carbs increase while using? I usually follow sort of a paleolithic diet with maybe a little bit of extra carbs thrown in around 200g total a day and it works pretty well.

[theboss]

i would extend the cycle a couple more weeks...only use adex if necessary during cycle.
HCG during cycle will help but not necessary........nolva during for gyno flair ups until its gone @ 20mg.day........and for PCT 40/20/20/20

whats your diet look like now?

[gicantor]

^^^ do this

[tex]

if i was you...alas i am not....id start at 3500 for a few weeks to see how it goes and then if you arent gaining too much up it to 4000......

[Thorgrim]

OK thanks for the suggestions guys. I will give extending the cycle some serious consideration.

As for the calories I was also thinking of starting at about 3500 cal and going up form there so I am glad you think the same Tex.

[Peter]

You should probably post your height & weight, that way everyone know what you're working with. + goals.

[Thorgrim]

Started a Log here:

http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13197

has full info, stats, some pics and goals.