New to the forum-looking for a little guidance

[MaxxzMom]

Firslt I apologize if I've posted in the wrong area..I'm way out of forum practice. I"ll get used to it.
Anyway, a brief Bio- I'm 43, used to train heavy and twice dropped out of competition two weeks out due to issues with home and family. I"ve stayed in shape for the majority of the last decade and done some boxing and weight training to keep fit. My problem is I"m a hard gainer. It wouldn't be so much an issue now but I've been back training for about 10 weeks and seeing very little strength and size increase. I'm seeing lots of definition comng back and I"ve gained two lbs, eating clean taking hypershock and a low dose creatine, packing in the protein....Still not getting much strength back.
I don;t need to compete at this age, and I don't need to look like a 25 yr old in a bikini..I need strength. I have a young son who doesn't walk and is dependant on me for all of his ambulation and physical transport. I need to be strong. Hi is getting bigger and stronger- I need to keep pace.
I have in the past done some very heavy cycles fit more for a man, with some pretty brutal side effects. I would rather start with something with less negative side effects. I heard that Anavar was a good way to make gains and hold lean muscle without some of the less desirable side effects. My physician agreed to run a liver panel to clear me but is uncomfortable prescribing it (go figure)...
Can anyone offer some insight on the pro vs cons, or if there is a better option for me

Thanks in adavnce for any help....

K

 

[defcon-1]

Hands down Var is the best cycle for a woman. I have trained multiple woman who have cycled var and they do very well with little side effects. 5-10mg's a day seemed light for them 15 seemed to be the dose most saw benefits from, 20 started getting heavy for them and occurring sides..

 

[EZ_E]

Back training 10 weeks after how long off?

~EZ

 

[stevesmi]

if you have been away for a while it will take time for your body to come back. your strength isn't gonna be back over night. i would keep at it. try maybe a 5X5 program and gradually increase the weights over time. would love to work out with someone like you who has a purpose to what they are doing regarding trying to make a better life for their son, and i'm sure you could find some people at your gym who train for strength who you could train with and spot each other etc.