Here recently I have come to a realization that 75% of eroid members and steroid users in general, to include myself, are so consumed and enveloped in our gear that we loose track of the basic fundamentals. Currently I'm in the 5th week my first cycle. I know,I'm newb what could I possibly have to contribute? But when I was thinking back about the last couple of weeks one thing that I realized was that the sheer hype and excitement of actual being on the juice had over shadowed and become the primary factor in my fitness mind set. For example,
I started asking questions like...

How many calories can I consume... When I'm on steroids?
How much rest do I need... When I'm on steroids?
How much weight should I gain... When I'm on steroids?

Then it hits me, steroids have become priority one and this was a mistake. Everything, diet, excercises, workout splits, water intake, even motivation centered around my cycle. Now all of these things are important but they are always important whether your on steroids or not. IMO the mistake is made when someone's thinking becomes "What can I do to make the most of my cycle?" Instead of keeping the correct mind set of "What cycle or gear is going to make the most of my diet and routine?" In the correct mind set diet is #1, workout is #2, and my gear is just something I use to get the most out of 1 and 2. Fact of the matter is that with my diet and workout alone I will continue to grow. The gear will simply support my efforts. Food for thought. What's you priority?