link to 1st proposed cycle with suggested changes made: pics there are NOT current
http://www.eroids.com/cycle_logs/1st-ever-cycle-inputadvice-very-much-ap...

alright guys well heres the deal. those lifts I wanted to get (605/405/635), Im just about there. I'm at 545x2 belted. 355x3 tng, and tbh I can probably pull 635, that lift came back extremely fast for some reason. so i haven't quite hit them yet but Im within pissing distance of them.

heres the issue: Ive been eating like an animal, lifting like an animal, and the muscle memory is literally having me progress in size and strength very dramatically (initially strength but for the last month I've noticed size has been coming quicker as well). I weigh 237 in the morning and my body fat (which is something I didn't specify as a goal when hitting those #s before going on).....well its def not 15%. Infact i wouldn't be surprised if I was at or over 20% (not by a lot tho, less than those before pics I put up before I stopped lifting 3 years ago). I dunno, seeing my weight go up so fast, strength blow up, getting closer and closer to what I was before I stopped...I just kinda let the whole body fat thing go.

I want to do this the right way. I understand these are powerful drugs with potentially serious, long lasting side effects if not utilized safely and responsibly as part of a healthy lifestyle (diet, not smoking or drinking, etc). In my research, ive also accepted the fact that, while unlikely but possible, I may suffer from one or more of these effects even if I do everything "by the book." Understood, every measure will be taken to ensure this goes right including appropriate blood work (which due to my location Ive realized is gonna be a pain in the ass and expensive but whatever, health is more important).
I realize that starting AAS (simple cycle like outlined above) at a lower body fat is advantageous especially in terms of minimizing estrogenic side effects, high blood pressure, etc. and I told myself I'd get to 15%, maybe less (tested) before using ANYTHING. Lets say Im 20% body fat currently ( I can get pics in a few days if needed, phone probs, but I'm basically a smaller slightly leaner version of my pre layoff self, which are the 2 left pics in the second pic from the left below my main one). given my muscle mass, I don't know that I'd call myself fat but Im certainly not lean; Im certainly carrying enough body fat to where Ive seen mods and advanced members tell others to lose body fat before considering cycling, although I don't know if they were at my level of size/strength (not trying to brag, I'm nothing special, just making it a point that I'm not an average joe at 20% with no muscle mass or training experience).

Should I continue with my plan of hitting those "pre cycle numbers" (which Ive essentially done) and then do the outlined cycle (at 20%bf) provided I don't put on anymore bf and place an emphasis on recomping or possibly cutting while on cycle from the first pin?
or should I bite the bullet, diet down to say 12-15% body fat (which admittedly I'll probably do faster than I should because of what lies at the end..ie ill prob lose more size and strength than "normal" because ill be rushing to do this 1st cycle), take any strength loss that comes with it, and then proceed with the cycle with an emphasis on lean mass gain and building strength?

I will say this tho, i have cut a few times in the past, not to any impressive levels, and even going slowly, I ALWAYS lost strength on something and everything else pretty much stagnated. and considering my goals ain powerlifting, cutting really won't be an issue (weight class wise) because I believe my frame is best suited as a 242+. now when it comes to putting on size and strength (not pretty looking size, but making the scale go up, and I don't mean gaining copious amounts of fat), I can pretty much hang with anyone. Im a big boned stocky guy; you'll never see me on a fitness magazine cover no matter how many drugs I take, its just not what Im cut out for and thats fine because I enjoy powerlifting and strength sports.
just something to think about when offering your input; I can do size and strength very easily; i WILL lose strength on even a properly done cut but if that the best option, its the path I will take (and I have a feeling this will be the advice of most of you.)

thank you guys.