Buni
New Member
What's up guys!
Call me Buni! I've finally decided to create an account and post an intro since I'll be much more active here going forward.
Stats
- 22 YO
- Asian
- 5'10"
- ~180 lbs BW
- %BF ? -> I'm not sure on my current body fat right now as I haven't had it properly measured yet.
Background
I just graduated with a degree in Kinesiology & Physical Education, and now that school's wrapped up, I'm looking to really lock in this summer and do things right. Fortunately, I have the opportunity to chill out this summer under the expense of my grateful parents, look for full-time work and join the workforce, and focus on lifting, nutrition, and sleep.
I've been lifting since I was 15, but I had no clue what I was doing for the first few years, and did not really make much progress on my physique. I grew up super slim and scrawny and started working out to change that. My self-confidence was low back then, as I was always insecure about my body and how I looked. Lifting weights gave me something to focus on, and I've never looked back since. Gym is love, gym is life.
I ran my first AAS cycle when I was 20 years old: 400mg Test E per week, and my dumbass also threw in Dbol PWO -- starting at 5mg, ending at 20mg for 4-5 weeks midway through. Before my cycle, I found out that I had low total and free test and honestly used it as a scapegoat to hop on AAS early. Do I regret this decision? Nope. Would I have done it smarter next time? Yep. In other words, I made a lot of rookie mistakes -- only did pre-cycle bloods, no labs during or after this blast. I also tried to juggle everything at once: gym, school, part-time work, gf. I think I did good with training, but my eating and sleeping was all over the place, affecting my progress. Towards the end of the bulk during this cycle, I ballooned up to around 208 lbs BW. I never had my body fat measured, but I was fluffy as hell - I didn't necessarily "dirty bulk", but I definitely overshot my calories and didn't have the structure or consistency I needed at the time. Lesson learned the hard way.
That said, the cycle still had a major impact on my life, both in and out of the gym. I was a late bloomer and didn't really "glow up" until after high school. Once I started seeing size come on, my confidence improved dramatically. Physically, I changed fast -- not just muscle, but stuff like my facial features, hair, a bigger and stronger body, etc. Funny side effect: my hair went from being straight to wave after hopping on cycle. I used to get perms back in the day, but now I just let the waves rock naturally. I've also had increased hair growth in general and it hasn't gone away even after cruising or coming off.
Strength-wise, I used to lean more toward powerlifting. Midway through that first cycle (while on Dbol), I hit a 525 lbs deadlift both conventional and sumo at under ~185 lbs BW -- no straps, just hook grip and a flimsy leather belt. My best deadlift as a natty was around 455 lbs at ~162 lbs. I've stopped powerlifting since then though, especially with a few injuries flaring up here and there. I've since then exclusively prioritized bodybuilding.
Side effects during my first cycle were there but manageable. I've always had butt acne since puberty, and the cycle definitely made it worse -- plus some acne around the chest, dents, and back. Nothing extreme, but it's still present today. Another thing I've noticed was how my sweating increased a lot. I've always been a heavy sweater and run hot, but on cycle it was next fricking level. I'd sweat through tank-tops and shirts just going about my day, and could wring sweat off my shirts after training. It was pretty intense. Libido went through the roof too: I felt bad for my GF at times because I was boning consistently. I've also been a regular weed user for a while now (batteries, edibles), but I've been trying to cut back a bit lately, especially as I want to clean things up for this next run.
I just recently got new bloodwork done in preparation for my next cycle. This time around, it'll be Test E only again, but I'm planning to do it the right way: mid- and post-cycle bloodwork, better diet structure, proper sleep, and more consistency overall. I'm not chasing scale weight or huge PRs, but instead focus on gaining lean mass without getting too fluffy. Last cycle, I over-ate and got fluffy fast, and I'm not trying to repeat that. If anybody is interested in looking at my previous bloodwork or my latest, please let me know and I will post them. I'm all ears, so I'd appreciate any and all input moving forward.
Training-wise, I'm focusing primarily on intensity. Since school ended last month, I've also been actively trying to improve my recovery and daily habits: better sleep, more cardio, and improving my mobility. Another big goal is to get more consistent with tracking -- food, workouts, sleep, everything. I want to use this upcoming cycle to learn more about how my body responds to testosterone on its own before I ever stack anything else down the road.
Why I'm Here
A primary reason why I joined this forum is because I really align with the harm-reduction mindset this community overwhelmingly seems to promote. Especially after learning from my previous mistakes, I'm not interested in blasting recklessly or hopping on every compound just for the sake of it. I like the environment here and I want to keep learning, be open to feedback, and maybe even contribute over time as I get more experience under my belt.
Finally, I'll post some physique pics as well. These pics uploaded have been taken right after I started PCT (last year) I've been off of any AAS' since then. Looking forward to being part of the community here! Thanks for reading my ADHD-based ramble. God send.
Call me Buni! I've finally decided to create an account and post an intro since I'll be much more active here going forward.
Stats
- 22 YO
- Asian
- 5'10"
- ~180 lbs BW
- %BF ? -> I'm not sure on my current body fat right now as I haven't had it properly measured yet.
Background
I just graduated with a degree in Kinesiology & Physical Education, and now that school's wrapped up, I'm looking to really lock in this summer and do things right. Fortunately, I have the opportunity to chill out this summer under the expense of my grateful parents, look for full-time work and join the workforce, and focus on lifting, nutrition, and sleep.
I've been lifting since I was 15, but I had no clue what I was doing for the first few years, and did not really make much progress on my physique. I grew up super slim and scrawny and started working out to change that. My self-confidence was low back then, as I was always insecure about my body and how I looked. Lifting weights gave me something to focus on, and I've never looked back since. Gym is love, gym is life.
I ran my first AAS cycle when I was 20 years old: 400mg Test E per week, and my dumbass also threw in Dbol PWO -- starting at 5mg, ending at 20mg for 4-5 weeks midway through. Before my cycle, I found out that I had low total and free test and honestly used it as a scapegoat to hop on AAS early. Do I regret this decision? Nope. Would I have done it smarter next time? Yep. In other words, I made a lot of rookie mistakes -- only did pre-cycle bloods, no labs during or after this blast. I also tried to juggle everything at once: gym, school, part-time work, gf. I think I did good with training, but my eating and sleeping was all over the place, affecting my progress. Towards the end of the bulk during this cycle, I ballooned up to around 208 lbs BW. I never had my body fat measured, but I was fluffy as hell - I didn't necessarily "dirty bulk", but I definitely overshot my calories and didn't have the structure or consistency I needed at the time. Lesson learned the hard way.
That said, the cycle still had a major impact on my life, both in and out of the gym. I was a late bloomer and didn't really "glow up" until after high school. Once I started seeing size come on, my confidence improved dramatically. Physically, I changed fast -- not just muscle, but stuff like my facial features, hair, a bigger and stronger body, etc. Funny side effect: my hair went from being straight to wave after hopping on cycle. I used to get perms back in the day, but now I just let the waves rock naturally. I've also had increased hair growth in general and it hasn't gone away even after cruising or coming off.
Strength-wise, I used to lean more toward powerlifting. Midway through that first cycle (while on Dbol), I hit a 525 lbs deadlift both conventional and sumo at under ~185 lbs BW -- no straps, just hook grip and a flimsy leather belt. My best deadlift as a natty was around 455 lbs at ~162 lbs. I've stopped powerlifting since then though, especially with a few injuries flaring up here and there. I've since then exclusively prioritized bodybuilding.
Side effects during my first cycle were there but manageable. I've always had butt acne since puberty, and the cycle definitely made it worse -- plus some acne around the chest, dents, and back. Nothing extreme, but it's still present today. Another thing I've noticed was how my sweating increased a lot. I've always been a heavy sweater and run hot, but on cycle it was next fricking level. I'd sweat through tank-tops and shirts just going about my day, and could wring sweat off my shirts after training. It was pretty intense. Libido went through the roof too: I felt bad for my GF at times because I was boning consistently. I've also been a regular weed user for a while now (batteries, edibles), but I've been trying to cut back a bit lately, especially as I want to clean things up for this next run.
I just recently got new bloodwork done in preparation for my next cycle. This time around, it'll be Test E only again, but I'm planning to do it the right way: mid- and post-cycle bloodwork, better diet structure, proper sleep, and more consistency overall. I'm not chasing scale weight or huge PRs, but instead focus on gaining lean mass without getting too fluffy. Last cycle, I over-ate and got fluffy fast, and I'm not trying to repeat that. If anybody is interested in looking at my previous bloodwork or my latest, please let me know and I will post them. I'm all ears, so I'd appreciate any and all input moving forward.
Training-wise, I'm focusing primarily on intensity. Since school ended last month, I've also been actively trying to improve my recovery and daily habits: better sleep, more cardio, and improving my mobility. Another big goal is to get more consistent with tracking -- food, workouts, sleep, everything. I want to use this upcoming cycle to learn more about how my body responds to testosterone on its own before I ever stack anything else down the road.
Why I'm Here
A primary reason why I joined this forum is because I really align with the harm-reduction mindset this community overwhelmingly seems to promote. Especially after learning from my previous mistakes, I'm not interested in blasting recklessly or hopping on every compound just for the sake of it. I like the environment here and I want to keep learning, be open to feedback, and maybe even contribute over time as I get more experience under my belt.
Finally, I'll post some physique pics as well. These pics uploaded have been taken right after I started PCT (last year) I've been off of any AAS' since then. Looking forward to being part of the community here! Thanks for reading my ADHD-based ramble. God send.
