Huck & All - losing gains post cycle

[getgo]

My cycle was:

750mg/wk Sus wk 1-8
150mg/wk Deca wk 1-8
Fina 75mg ED wk 2-10
HCG 5000IU wk 3-4, 9-10
Liquidex 1mg ED.
Clomid therapy

On the day of my last injection, I was up about 14lbs and my bf had dropped around 5% points.

I am now in in my last week of Clomind therapy. I have, however, noticed that my weight has dropped by about 6.5lbs and my bf has gone up by about 2.5% points. I understand some of the weight loss is water but while taking 1mg Liquidex ED, I thought I should retain less water.

My protein intake is still high and I train 4 times a week for not more than 40 minutes each session. I'm taking 20mcg Clen and .5mg Liquidex.

My sex drive has been high throughtout the cycle and even post-cycle.

If I am losing muscle, why is that and what can I do to retain my hard-earned gains?


Thanks all!

 

[MUSTANG_18]

Have you kept your cals high through out even post cycle ? I find if you try to cut cals post cycle then you start to lose muscle very fast. I even add more post cycle to ensure I am geting enough. Also, I cut to total number of sets post cycle and even take a week off for the first week of Clomid therapy as your body is in a catabolic state and needs rest. Keep the intesity the same just cut the sets as your body can not recover as fast off as it will when on. The Clen should help you retain your gains somewhat as well. Like you said, even though you are using Liquidex you could be losing some water you were holding during your cycle. Best of luck on keeping the rest of your gains bro!

M18

 

[71olds442]

how many calories are you eating a day? protein amounts dont mean much if you arent eating enough total calories. lots of people seem to slow down with ther diet and training and get out of it after their cycles end.. that kills gains.

 

[getgo]

Mustang 18, 71olds442 - My calorie intake is about the same as while on. The only time I slipped was while I was away on vacation at the beginning of Clomid therapy but that was just for 3 days. Once I was got back, I continued with 6 meals a day but my weight still continues to fall. I hope it stops now.

 

[getgo]

Mustang 18, 71olds442 - My calorie intake is about the same as while on. The only time I slipped was while I was away on vacation at the beginning of Clomid therapy but that was just for 3 days. Once I was got back, I continued with 6 meals a day but my weight still continues to fall. I hope it stops now.

Thanks for your input and support!

 

[BigAndy69]

Try some clen with your post cycle therapy, helps you keep the intensity in the gym.

My training partner went from 225 to 254 in 12 weeks, he's been off for 8 weeks and hasn't lost an ounce.

 

[HUCKLEBERRY FINNaplex]

I agree with BigAndy.Clen or E/C/A will help with intensity,as well as have an anti-catabolic effect.15grams/day of creatine wil also go a long way towards keeping the muscle cells volumized/charged with ATP.Glutamine will also provide some much needed anti-catabolism at 15-20grams per day.

 

[Formula]

You should eat more now to support the new muscle. You're not artificially enhance anymore. Eat and don't worry about gain some fat. Also limit the cardio. You maybe burning more than eating.

 

[macho21]

How do you feel your recovery coming along in terms of HPTA recovery? I ask because my last cycle was almost identical and it fried my balls. BTW, I felt Iron Addict's powerlifting style of workouts with minimal sets and lots of rest helped me alot.

 

[getgo]

Thanks all for the advice!

macho21 - Strangely enough, I think I recovered very well. My sex drive was up during the cycle and now about 2.5 wks after my last Fina injection and about 6 weeks after the last Sust injection, it's still up. This was the first cycle when I didn't have any problems with libido at all.

I reckon HCG mid and post cycle plays a big part in restoring HPTA.

 

[McBane]

Have you kept your cals high through out even post cycle ? I find if you try to cut cals post cycle then you start to lose muscle very fast. I even add more post cycle to ensure I am geting enough. Also, I cut to total number of sets post cycle and even take a week off for the first week of Clomid therapy as your body is in a catabolic state and needs rest. Keep the intesity the same just cut the sets as your body can not recover as fast off as it will when on. The Clen should help you retain your gains somewhat as well. Like you said, even though you are using Liquidex you could be losing some water you were holding during your cycle. Best of luck on keeping the rest of your gains bro!

M18

Is it really common practice to take a week off during the first week of clomid? I have never heard of this.