Test E Cycle: When to Increase Calories

[mwweber21]

If doing a Test E cycle at 500 mg/week (with 0.5 mg LiquidDex ED) when should one increase calories, as many have stated it takes 4-5 weeks for the Test E to take effect? Is increasing calories during the first 3 weeks equivalent to bulking without steroids as far as effects on the ratio between the amount of muscle/fat gained? If one is concerned about gaining body-fat should they be eating as many calories during the 3rd week as during weeks 6-12.

Thanks

 

[MUSTANG_18]

I would start increasing the calories gradually every 4-5 days until you hit your desired level (which only you know as everyone is diffrent). When I start my "bulk" cycles I always start eating slightly above maintanance level 4-5 weeks prior to the start of the cycle and increase from that point.

M18

 

[big_boy_1]

I would say to increase calories and protein by week 3.

If by week 5 you arent growing, your stuff is fake, or you need a higher dose.

 

[gettnlarge01]

depends on when you feel it working.If you are worried about fat gains just eat lean and increase protein intake when your strength starts going up.

 

[mwweber21]

depends on when you feel it working.If you are worried about fat gains just eat lean and increase protein intake when your strength starts going up.

Everyone else agree...For a rookie on a bulking cycle if concerned about gaining body fat (previously fat before losing bodyfat and gaining muscle with a regimented diet over about 3 years), one shouldn't increase calories substanially (even though eating very clean) until strength gains start to occur.

(P.S. Friend is not trying to lose B.F., just minimize B.F. gained)

 

[rg78]

I would increase calories just keep it clean and only go up 500 calories in one hit.