+ 2 Family before AAS
Lately I have noticed more and more younger men inquiring on AAS and cycle advice. In most cases Eroid members do a great job advising them on the risk and lack of need for AAS at a younger age. This advice is rarely excepted well by these new members. So felt it necessary to share the single biggest reason I'm relieved not to have experienced AAS until I was 34.
I have been training hard for 7 years very consistently and had considerably gains through the first 5 years of that. And then I hit "the wall". I referred to this as my genetic limit. Little do I know at the time it was more likely that my natural testosterone levels had hit their peak. High natural testosterone levels is the first justification given as a reason not to start a cycle to early.
I am currently running my 2nd cycle and just the other day it hit me. The most relieving feeling. Why am I glad I didn't start at a young age? My kids.
Look, here's the facts. AAS is the manipulation of your body's hormone levels. It can be done very safely, if done correctly. It doesn't happen in every case, I wouldn't even say it happens a lot. But it is common. AAS in,some cases, can cause issues with your sexual reproduction hormones. Making it hard and in worst cases scanarios, impossible to have children or a healthy sex life for that matter.
With this in mind, I'm proud to say that I have an amazing wife and two awesome kids. And all the muscle in the world could not replace them. I've have had a chance to experience a family.
So if you are still in your early twenties and considering pulling the trigger on AAS. Please ask yourself... "Have I experienced everything in life that a young man should?" In the end you could regret your decision more than you can understand at this point in your life.
One last thing, I'm am not posting this for karma points so please don't give them. Instead the next time you want to respond to those that apply. Repost this link.
Thanks in advance.
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BirmonI agree with you as well. I started young, using cheque drops of all things and winstrol.(My father was a veterinarian, easy access). Went to Thailand and bought a whole bunch of crap, years worth, took it all for a very long time. Did that a few times. Didn't have a clue what I was doing. Really messed up my body, started getting depressed all the time, drinking heavily. All kinds of bad stuff. Took me a bit to realize what the problem was. Now I'm very careful and plan out every cycle to a T. And constantly researching and inquiring, as most of you do as well. If I could do it over again I would stay the hell away from aas in my 20's, for sure.
I did however impregnate my wife last month, mid cycle. Wasn't expecting it at all. She's due in November, our second. I don't even want to think about the possibility of not having my daughter due to aas.
Good post buddy
Congrats to you friend!
BirmonThanks!
I completely agree with the post. I started in my teens and really didn't research. Although I have to stay on trt, I was still able to have children. I say it's not worth the risk trying them at a young age. Nutrion, sleeping, and hard work is all you need until the test drops due to age. I hope the teens read this and make a wise decision.
SpyVGood write up, it leaves a lot for younger guys to think about. I'll play a bit of a devil's advocate here and point out that some of the most successful pro body builders were on gear in their teens and have gone on to have children. Some of these guys were cruising on gear and didn't have the benefits of boards and forums such as these to keep them from making poor decisions. Low T does not necessarily equate to azoospermia. Now my personal opinion on this is simple: If you got a shot at being a pro- (whatever, NFL/Baseball/IFBB/etc), and I mean a real shot at it - then you might as well get on it. Caveat being that you had better damn well educate yourself before you do. I know a lot of guys are likely to burn me for saying that but if you had a realistic shot at a career in pro-sports and the difference between getting a multi-million dollar contract and a multi-thousand dollar contract is performance related, then you can bet your house I'd be getting whatever performance edge I could.
Now if your 20, and you just wanna get swole, then yes. Better to just workout, eat right, and avoid the chance at destroying your body by being a turd.
Great post play!
Thanks for the story. How is your attitude n mood swings with your wife n kids during cycle n pct