How many of you generally keep the gains from your cycle?

[Prizz]

we are PROGRAMMED to keep ZERO gains. i dont see how you guys can claim you keep xyz gains when we all know they will disapear in a matter of time unless you STAY ON.

This actually isn't exactly true..... We are "programmed" to carry a specific amount of muscle/BF, but that ratio or amount can be changed through diet and exercise..... Just like a skinny person can change to a body with Tons of BF through diet..... Just eat Mcdonalds and doughnuts every day for every meal.... That's kind of the whole reason we train in the first place, we are trying to move that balance towards the muscle side..... If you do a cycle, and gain an even 10lbs, you can keep that 10lbs by getting your hormonal lvl back on track quickly, diet, and resistance training..... Sure, Body type plays into this too..... Ecto's will have a harder time keeping gains post cycle then Endo's, so there are a few factors thrown in here..... However, you can and should keep gains post cycle through diet and training.....

rizz

 

[maldorf]

I think the amount of gains you keep depends on your level of development. If you are just starting out and nowhere near your genetic potential you can keep most of your gains. When you have been at it awhile and are already over or at your limit most of it seems to go away nomatter how good a pct you do. This is especially true if you stay off too long. When I first starting using AAS I found it rather easy to keep the gains, and I didnt even know anything about PCT. I didnt even do PCT back then. Now I do it all and still struggle to keep most of the gains.

 

[itlnstln]

I usually maintain pretty nicely, After my cycles as long as I do not slack in my workouts

how many cycles?

 

[timtim]

this is possible for alot of people to do. if you are a complete monster of course your going to regress back. you can continually improve your physique year after year and this could include weight increases. i stay lean year round with my diet and cycle once a year for 16 to 20 weeks, low doses. every year i maintain a bigger, leaner physique post cycle. i never stop dieting, training, or doing cardio. there is no relaxed time. this is how i do it. i'm not a mass monster, just very muscular and lean. but i continually improve, that much is true.

 

[vincentpeoples]

I think a lot depends on the drug itself. With Anadrol, I can assume you lose a lot b/c huge amounts of water runs out of the muscle post cycle. With a winstrol, however, gains in lean muscle mass with little to no water retention I would assume you keep most of your gains b/c of the lean muscle gain aspect; not water retention. I also, think a lot depends on the degree of training PC. I think a lot of people tend to lack in both diet and training when they come off, where ironically, you probably need to train and diet harder in order to keep the muscle growing!!

 

[ryan04]

I usually keep about 6 or 7 lbs now when everything is said and done. Two steps forward, one step back. If you can't accept this principle, theres no point taking AAS b/c you'll just constantly be dissapointed and unhappy.

 

[shrimp44]

is novadex a good pct? I plan on taking 4 pills of it a day off my cycle,

 

[timtim]

nolvadex, arimidex, clomid, tribulus, avena sativa, and maca are my pct. nolva alone will be good but not enough. make sure you research pct before you have to start. looks like you need some help.

my regiment looks like this:
week 1 - 5: nolva 40mg/day
week 1 - 3:arimidex .5mg eod
week 2 - 5: clomid 50mg/day
week 1 - 5: maca 2g/day, tribulus 4g/day, avena sativa 2g/day

 

[swordfish151]

Gains = lifetime commitment and discipline as well as the desire to always maintain the BB lifestyle. Take AAS out of the equation..lets talk about a regular joe...if he works out, eats right he gains muscle looks good...say he stops 6 months down the line he's back where he started maybe worse...the point is its in the dedication you keep...once your off doesnt mean slack off....keep with it...up untill your next cycle..if you dont have a next cycle..then keep eating like a beast...adjust your workouts, your eating habbits..pay attention to your body and dont be lazy..

 

[racoon_city]

so all that shit about IGF being a strong anti catabolic post cycle was/is just hype?