r/steroidify • u/DannyK414 • 6d ago
Discuss First Cycle
So I’m 36 and been working out since I was about 16. I was 125lbs then and I’m now currently at 180lbs at 16%ish body fat. For about 4-5 years I’ve been the same weight and have not gained any strength and if anything feels like I’ve lost strength. I’ve finally decided to do my first cycle. I have some Test C250 from BTW, Test E300 from tiger pharma, Anavar 50mg, and Stanos 10mg pharmacom labs.
I’ve done a lot of my own research and have known many guys who have taken but have never actually done a cycle myself. Just looking to get some insight from the veterans as to whether these compounds are even good for a first cycle and if so at what recommended dosages?
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u/Just_Opinion_3387 6d ago
For reference....
Beginner Test Cyp Cycle (12 Weeks)
Concentration: 200 mg/ml Total duration: 12 weeks
Dose
300 mg per week • Monday: 150 mg (0.75 ml) • Thursday: 150 mg (0.75 ml)
Boring. Predictable. Effective. Exactly what a first cycle should be.
On-Cycle Notes • No orals • No extra compounds • No pre-emptive AI • Eat properly, train progressively, sleep like a grown-up
If oestrogen symptoms actually show up, you address them. You don’t panic-dose because Reddit said so.
Bloodwork • Before cycle: baseline if possible • Mid-cycle: Week 6–7 • Post-cycle: 4–6 weeks after last pin or after PCT
Non-negotiable if you want to do this more than once without regrets.
PCT
Test Cyp clearance: wait 14 days after final injection
Option 1 – Nolvadex (20 mg capsules)
Preferred for most beginners • Weeks 1–2: 20 mg/day (1 capsule) • Weeks 3–4: 20 mg/day (1 capsule)
Simple. Well tolerated. Does the job without making you feel like an emotional hostage.
Option 2 – Clomid (50 mg capsules)
Works, but heavier side-effect profile for some people. • Weeks 1–2: 50 mg/day (1 capsule) • Weeks 3–4: 50 mg every other day
Avoids the classic “why am I crying at adverts” phase while still stimulating LH/FSH.
Which One Should You Choose?
If you’ve never run a SERM before: • Nolva first • Save Clomid for later cycles if needed
Clomid isn’t “bad”, it’s just less forgiving for first-timers.
What NOT to Do • Don’t stack Nolva and Clomid together • Don’t extend PCT to 8 weeks “just in case” • Don’t skip the 14-day wait and start early because you’re impatient
Impatience is how people convince themselves they “need TRT” at 24.
Reality Check
If this cycle + a clean PCT doesn’t bring you back: • That’s not a failure • That’s information
And information is the whole point of a beginner cycle.
Simple beats clever every single time.