As a steroid newbie - what is the first thing I should do or read?

[DJ_UFO]

That maybe a little overhwheliming for beginner, but maybe not.

Baby steps.....

LOL yes, a little overwhelming. However, knowing how hormones work in your body, can prevent having to live forever in HRT at a young age. Every single carbon unit works different. We know about average doses recommended, but everybody will react different. Approaching steroids in a very cautious way, will allow you to get the most benefits from them and prevent long term side effects. Natural hormonal production is the number one function of the body damaged by the use of steroids. PCT, is not a magic couple weeks that will leave you like new. You will recover, but from the doses currently used, your body WILL NEVER produce its own testosterone like it used to be. Your estrogen levels will be different, as well as prolactin and estradiol. The chemical balance provided at the moment of the creation, will change due to the use of these chemicals.

Proof of this, look at the amount of males living on HRT or TRT; absolutely ridiculous and not normal, to the point that it looks like a degenerated specie. Some will argue, not all the males living on HRT is because of the use of steroids. True; what is the reason for that? All the garbage we eat, all the shit we are exposed to; high levels of phyto-estrogens in our processed foods, after one or two generations you have a degenerated human; is not rocket science.

That's why endocrinology knowledge will be his best friend.

 

[Mac173]

Good advice, though I'd add one more. Just because the consensus says so, doesn't mean it is either.

micksnowdog: ebooks suck?!?! I can think of 2 or 3 right here on EF that would be excellent.

That is correct as well. I guess my point was to recommend asking around and research for yourself before you put too much weight into any one persons opinions or views.

This is any ever evolving sport/activity/hobby.

 

[Mac173]

I agree that at least having a basic understanding of the endocrine system is extremely beneficial in this game. Hopefully noone here would steer him so far astray that severe long term damage would be a possibility, but it's always better to know for yourself.

LOL yes, a little overwhelming. However, knowing how hormones work in your body, can prevent having to live forever in HRT at a young age. Every single carbon unit works different. We know about average doses recommended, but everybody will react different. Approaching steroids in a very cautious way, will allow you to get the most benefits from them and prevent long term side effects. Natural hormonal production is the number one function of the body damaged by the use of steroids. PCT, is not a magic couple weeks that will leave you like new. You will recover, but from the doses currently used, your body WILL NEVER produce its own testosterone like it used to be. Your estrogen levels will be different, as well as prolactin and estradiol. The chemical balance provided at the moment of the creation, will change due to the use of these chemicals.

Proof of this, look at the amount of males living on HRT or TRT; absolutely ridiculous and not normal, to the point that it looks like a degenerated specie. Some will argue, not all the males living on HRT is because of the use of steroids. True; what is the reason for that? All the garbage we eat, all the shit we are exposed to; high levels of phyto-estrogens in our processed foods, after one or two generations you have a degenerated human; is not rocket science.

That's why endocrinology knowledge will be his best friend.

 

[micksnowdog]

Good advice, though I'd add one more. Just because the consensus says so, doesn't mean it is either.

micksnowdog: ebooks suck?!?! I can think of 2 or 3 right here on EF that would be excellent.

hmm probably should clarify that, its a lil rude, sorry. i think they're very overpriced and the ones i have read in general are pretty boring, some are informative but i personally believe my initial statement to be true. read every thread on here and dont waste your money on anabolics books, diet books yes. my advice.

 

[Nelson Montana]

hmm probably should clarify that, its a lil rude, sorry. i think they're very overpriced and the ones i have read in general are pretty boring, some are informative but i personally believe my initial statement to be true. read every thread on here and dont waste your money on anabolics books, diet books yes. my advice.

rude?

 

[micksnowdog]

yes it was rude of me to say that ebooks are a waste of time when you've written and are trying to sell a few.

 

[Nelson Montana]

yes it was rude of me to say that ebooks are a waste of time when you've written and are trying to sell a few.

Oh, okay. Well, as with anything else, there's good and bad. And it depends on what the person is looking for. A lot of these steroid books say the same thing, so you don;t need a bunch of them. I actually think Robert's Ultimate Research Guide is a great solid foundation to understand what they each do. And of course, I'd recommend my books for application. Other than that, it all come down to a zillion variations and opinions.