Something I see often on this thread, other forums, and even places like social media is this underwhelming reaction to someone’s first cycle. Some guy goes in on a simple cycle, something like test and dbol or test and winstrol for a first cycle, puts on some muscle but not a ton, and is upset because he thought he would have a complete transformation from average joe to IFBB pro. If you feel let down by steroids here are some things to consider

1. Is your gear fake or underdosed?
   As much as we would like to imagine that your gym bro Kevin has your best interest in mind, remember some people will be willing to scam you. Make sure to the best of your ability that your source is a good source. If you’re buying online then you’ve already found the right place for reviews here at eroids, but if you’re buying locally make sure you can trust the guy completely because this is your health. See if someone else has used his stuff and see how their own experience went.

2. Did you go in with a plan?
   Most of you guys selected your compounds based on your goals, so why not everything else. Is your diet in check with your goal? Is your training being pushed to new levels? You’re going to progress at a much faster speed now so those need to be in check if you expect to keep up this new level of progression. Arnold had a great quote about this, and this goes for goals in life so remember this, “You can have the greatest ship or plane in the world but if you don’t have a specific location you won’t be getting anywhere”. Make a clear plan and follow it

3. Did you actually do your research?
   This goes hand in hand with the previous point, but if you do not do all your research how can you expect to have the same results as those who have? Simple things like knowing what AIs, injection/dosing frequency based on half life, or how to do a proper PCT will go a long way in helping you achieve the result you desire and not being a bloated mess of side effects.

4. What did you expect coming in?
   As I stated in the beginning, those who feel as though their results are underwhelming are usually expecting to look like an IFBB pro at the end of a cycle. Just to put that in perspective, someone thinks after one cycle they will be on the level of a guy with good to phenomenal genetics who has been using anabolics for for 10, 15, even 20 years. Oh and it isn’t just test and an oral that they have been taking, it’s been a mix of injectables, orals, GH, peptides, and insulin to get them to the massive size they are. Fucking understand that just like a noob in the gym should compare themselves to the guy who has been there for ten years, don’t compare yourself to someone taking gear for 10 times as long as you. It’s a marathon, not a sprint

In conclusion, I think anybody who goes into this should try to shoot for their best result possible, but you need to be realistic with your goals. For just numbers look at it this way, if you’re 185lbs and wanna be an IFBB pro, so like 250lbs, after one beginner cycle, so an average of 10 weeks, that means you’d be putting on 6.5lbs on per week, nearly a pound a day. Just relax and shoot for a reasonable goal.
What do you guys think, and what should I add to this list?