Changing Direction...

[BigDM]

I'll start off by saying that I'm a 43 y/o lifter and have been around for awhile. It's been my ambition for the last couple of years to put on some size and push my body further than it's been in a long time.

In doing so, I kept upping my dosages and adding new compounds all the time. Nothing too extreme, but enough to give me some decent results as well as some pretty good sides. 1gm/week of test at the most, anabolics between 600-800mg/wk and a dbol or adrol burst here and there.

Anyways, my quest to become a big mofo became more and more of an obsession and it started to take it's toll on my marriage. Nothing major, but enough for me to take notice and think more about my decisions. I also have 4 beautiful daughters and I'd like to be around for them, too.

Now I know full and well that I will never become a pro size bodybuilder. #1 I'm too dang old and #2 I do not have the income that it would take to support the drugs and food those monsters must spend.

So, instead of upping my dosages, using more elaborate compounds, etc, I'm going to just go back to the basics and focus more on long-term gains. My cycles will now consist of 300-500mg/wk of test, add an anabolic like deca, eq or tren every 6 months and short oral cycles (3-4 weeks) when the mood strikes.

I think using this mindset and methodology will not only help my relationship with my wife, but will also keep me healthier and happier in the long run.

Just wanted to share.

Much respect,
BigDM

 

[DK0223]

great decision bro, you're only as good as your health. best of luck in your endeavors

 

[richiec]

Why not just drop it down to TRT doses and increase it to 300-500 every 6 months or so for a short burst? That'd be healthier

 

[jackedrabbit]

Sounds reasonble. Now you must hold yourself accountable. If you waver, go back and re-read this post you made to keep yourself on track.

Family life must come first. Imagine yourself pro sized but without your family. You'd be nothing.

 

[robertfhub]

welcome to moderation. I too have gotten carried away and had to re-evaluate my priorities. now i use test at trt doses and several times a year ill add in some var or some winny. i have a bunch of anadrol i want to take but ill plan it out and keep it sane and safe.
congratulations and enjoy the family!
BTW - Ive been doing low dose test Emeric style with slin pins sub q. every other day. If I work hard the gains keep coming just not as fast. And I dont feel like im on either

 

[Ghetto Gunfighter]

I'm 45 myself, and pretty much in your shoes. You sound like you're putting your priorities in the right place, for sure. The more threads like this I see, the more it makes me reevaluate. I think following my current blast, I'm going to drop down to HRT + HGH for a while and reassess. My cruises have been too short and infrequent, and my blast dosages have been high as of late. Time for me to do a little prioritizing of my own...

 

[Chode Logan]

Probably a very good idea. I personally believe trying to get/stay large into 40's and 50's is a very unhealthy path. I know that no one is invincible, but we are pretty resilient in our 20's and early 30's. I plan on pretty much throwing in the towel on being big when I get to that age and just try to stay lean-ish and muscular, athletic. Look better than all the fat older guys!

 

[Cerberus777]

For most this is a hobby. Hobbies should make us happier... But we need to have balance. If you have a family you need to be there for them. On our death bed saying I'm thankful for the muscles it was worth the time I've taken/am taking from my family.

If your single, or going for pro and you family is supportive blast away! I'm not preaching do chance dreams. But when you have a family you need to man up an compromise a bit.

 

[Ehren]

Good for you, DM. It's every man's decision how long he wants to play the game and how far to take it. All are valid. But you know where the real value lies for you; Family, health and looking good as a bonus.

Enjoy it, Bro. I'm 40, on TRT most of the year now and still look good and FEEL great. Better this year on far less, than last year with Tren and the whole works, because I learned a lot this year.

Good job that you've come to a decision!