Honestly if this is the only cycle you'll EVER run I'd just go ham and really spoil yourself and use a 50/50 ratio with Test/Primo E. Primobolan is SO expensive but it's just...awesome, it's great.

I would recommend a Testosterone only cycle 200-250mg a week split into 2 doses. Make sure to have AI on hand.

I’ve done a handful of “cycles” and ultimately just settled on trt+

Your first cycle won’t be your last. Sorry to tell you but the first time you start will be the last time you are natural.

If you go Trt you will have to commit for the rest of your life. Imho.

29 weeks is a long time! If just a cycle.

Go test only. Max 400mg a week. As a first cycle your body will definitely respond to that much juice.

12 weeks.

Have arimidex on hand. .25 as needed. You won’t need a full dose.

And pct on hand for the end of 12 weeks

But trust me you are going to want to put juice back in your system as soon as your pct is over. It’s both a physical thing and physiological.

Don’t get crazy with anything else though. The temptation is/will be there. Just don’t.

Kiss method.

TRT down the line? Not poking but TRT is something people typically need not just something peopel plan on doing cause I just feel liek it. If you plan on doing a TRT dose down the line well then you are just doing a small dose of test you aren't doing TRT.

I recommend beginner cycle with Testosterone only

Use Testosterone Cypionate twice a week. Split the dose into two injections of 200 mg each, for example, on Monday and Thursday, or take 200 mg every third day. You can switch from twice-a-week injections to an every-third-day schedule if you want to gradually increase the dosage without a significant risk of side effects, around 4-6 weeks into the cycle.

Plan the cycle for 10-12 weeks. It is highly recommended to get blood tests done before starting the cycle, during it, and after finishing. These results will be extremely valuable for planning future cycles.

Start PCT two weeks after your last injection. Take Clomid at 50 mg daily for the first two weeks. Then, reduce the dose to 25 mg daily for another two weeks.

Remember: The rest is just as important as the gear itself. Focus on aerobic exercise (regular cardio sessions) and drink plenty of clean water.

Finally, all of these advices will be pointless if you’re not consistently training the basic compound lifts (deadlifts – either conventional or sumo, squats, and bench press). Perform these exercises with free weights and aim to progress in working weights (70-80% of your maximum). This is a physiologically essential condition. The reasoning behind this rule is beyond the scope of this post, as it’s a separate topic altogether.

Nobody cycles only once!
Diet and training mean more than mg’s injected.
Bloodwork.
PCT the right way.
Your genetics will determine your overall results.
Keep a journal of your cycle, meals and training.
Everybody’s body is different. You will have to fine tune to yourself.

Funny, I am new as well and was thinking the same thing - cycle only once. Already I have received good advice on this forum.

In my opinion there's never really only one cycle, like u mention. Using AAS it's kinda addictive, u get addicted to the strength and physical gains they give u. For first cycle u only need is some testosterone ester (I recommend Enanthate or Cypionate), most people can tolerate really well 250-500 mg of that and it's safe, if done properly. U can run test of that dose for usually a really long time. Also make sure to get in hand some AI (Arimidex, Exemestane) and a SERM, like Tamoxifen. If u thinking about adding an oral too, I would recommend Anavar (20-30 mg) for 4-6 weeks usually, at least for a beginner. For PCT, u will need Clomid, Tamoxifen and HCG recommended too, but u can also use HCG during cycle to prevent testicle shrinkage. One last thing, if u worried about hair loss and you're prone to it, u can use Finasteride, but if not and u don't worry about hair loss, don't use it. I hope I have been of some help and good luck.