DDD - Daily Deca Diary 200mg/10 weeks

[Daeymon]

This is my Daily Deca Diary. I am mainly doing this as a way for me to stay motivated about keeping track of my progress, but I would also like any advice on diet or anything else there is to get advice on. I am new to this board, but I have read many of the posts that are already on here and I appreciate the information many of you have given. I am also posting this so that others can see the results that this specific cycle, and diet are providing me. I will be posting daily, and on days that I cannot post I post at a later time.

This is my first cycle ever. I have been working out steadily for about 5 years and I want to see what a cycle will do for me. I am only taking 200mg of Deca once a week for 10 weeks. The supplements I use are a Multivitamin, L-Glutamine, Vanadyl, Chromium, Yohimbe, Amino Acids, and Tribulus. If any of these are a waste of my time and money please let me know.

This will be a basic diary but if anyone has additional questions feel free to ask. I will be including my diet for the day, my workout for the day, my weight, and a front, side. and back picture once a week. I am weighing at 7am every morning. I am 6'2 and plan to have a total of 72 posts (one a day) by the end of this. (EDIT) I am changing this to one post a week so the topic doesnt get too cluttered. I will include my stats for the whole week in these posts. I usually work out from about 7pm-9pm 3 days a week, and do 1 hour of cardio 3 days a week.

So, here I go:
All Injections are being done in either my left or right glute.
Starting Injection Tuesday March 6th:
Current Weight: 206 lbs
Workout: Back, Biceps, 15 minutes of cardio to start

Meal 1:Shredded wheat and a protein shake
Meal 2:Hot Pocket and a protein shake
Meal 3:Tuna and Rice 2 fist sized serving
Meal 4:Tuna and Rice 2 fist sized serving
Meal 5: Protein Shake before workout
Meal 6:2 Beef Fajitas and a half can of Ranch style beans
Meal 7: Protein Shake before bed

Workout felt normal. I started off a little bit sluggish and felt a little bit tired but as I kept on I started feeling much better. I did 3 different types of Lat pull downs and rows, Backward flys, and a few different kinds of curls. My normal weights. I didn't expect to notice any differences in strength, but the mental stimulation or being on a cycle alone pushed me to work harder than I normally do.

Attached are pictures from before my workout today.

[The Iron Bull]

Why are you using Decca for a first cycle???
You should never really use Decca by its self.
Gains on nandrolone are not only mild, but also quite hard to maintain.
Are you ready to lose your libido?

Hope you have you PCT down because Decca will shut down your nuts HARD.

You dont need these - Vanadyl, Chromium, Yohimbe.

You need to up the protein.....a lot.

Protein shake before and after workout.....followed by a meal.

BCAA should be at least taken 30 minutes before workout and before bed time.

To much cardio for a warm up......you are just trying to get the blood flowing.

I would drop the cardio. If not completely, then alot less.
You are not even ingesting enough protein or calories to grow and you are eating what you are intaking by doing the cardio.

You are working out for 2 hours??? 3 days a week?

Bro...hate to say this, but you never should of started a cycle.....you are not ready.

[coffee-guy]

Welcome...

I think it is great that you're going to be posting a log here - way to go bro - keep it up - as soon as my PC is back up and running I will get mine going again as well....

Now - what are your goals with this diet and cycle - what are you hoping to accomplish with a deca only run - what are you wanting to do based off of your diet - are you taking in any fruits or vegetables - are you taking in a PWO shake - what kind of workout are you currently doing - what does your PCT look like - what kind of ancillaries do you have on hand for potential gyno issues - are you taking anything to combat dd syndrome?

LMAO at the smiley's in your diet - they're tricky like that :P

[Daeymon]

Why are you using Decca for a first cycle???
You should never really use Decca by its self.
Gains on nandrolone are not only mild, but also quite hard to maintain.
Are you ready to lose your libido?

Hope you have you PCT down because Decca will shut down your nuts HARD.

You dont need these - Vanadyl, Chromium, Yohimbe.

You need to up the protein.....a lot.

Protein shake before and after workout.....followed by a meal.

BCAA should be at least taken 30 minutes before workout and before bed time.

To much cardio for a warm up......you are just trying to get the blood flowing.

I would drop the cardio. If not completely, then alot less.
You are not even ingesting enough protein or calories to grow and you are eating what you are intaking by doing the cardio.

You are working out for 2 hours??? 3 days a week?

Bro...hate to say this, but you never should of started a cycle.....you are not ready.

From the research I did everything said that Decca would be good for a first time user. It also said that the gains would actually stick around better than most of the other possible choices. Also, I don't really have access to a lot of choices. This kind of fell in my lap. I am not disputing anything you are saying, I am just saying what I gathered from other sources. Can you provide me with a link or something I can read up on that states similar to what you are saying? I cant really change my cycle, and only time will tell if I benefit from it. I am also doing a fairly mild cycle. 200mg a week is not a lot from what I understand. I couldn't really find anything that said otherwise on that either. A link to this info would be appreciated as well.

Right now my only options are to quit completely, or keep going for the 10 weeks.

I am not sure what PCT is, can you clarify? ( I know what PCT is now, and I have obtained Nolvadex. I will be using 10-20 mg a day during cycle, and 40 mg for 2 weeks post cycle, then 20 mg for 2 weeks after that) Providing I decide to continue with this. HCG was not deemed necessary for the length of my cycle from the other posts that I have read.

Thanks for the advice on the supplements, It is hard to find anything definitive on what works and what doesn't. Every site that sells them always has positive things to say so your input there is very helpful.

Again...no idea what BCAA is. Sorry for my ignorance. (I got some http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sf/bcaa.html

I will cut my cardio to 3 minutes for a warm up.

My goal is not to become the incredible hulk. I am aiming for definition, flexibility, and speed combined. I am not going to be competing in any bodybuilding contests anytime soon. I can up the protein easily though.

Yes, 2 hours, 3 days a week is how often I lift. I work 50 + hours a week and my options are a little limited. I can lift more if I cut out my cardio days completely. I have no work out partner, so no spotter, but I work my muscles to fatigue/failure every time.

As far as not being ready, I think I am. I know other people that have done this stuff that don't know half what I know about fitness in general and have seen considerable and lasting improvements.

I appreciate your advice, and I am dedicated to this 100%. I will have to make due on what I have and what I can afford, and I just want to make the best of it.

[Daeymon]

Welcome...

I think it is great that you're going to be posting a log here - way to go bro - keep it up - as soon as my PC is back up and running I will get mine going again as well....

Now - what are your goals with this diet and cycle - what are you hoping to accomplish with a deca only run - what are you wanting to do based off of your diet - are you taking in any fruits or vegetables - are you taking in a PWO shake - what kind of workout are you currently doing - what does your PCT look like - what kind of ancillaries do you have on hand for potential gyno issues - are you taking anything to combat dd syndrome?

LMAO at the smiley's in your diet - they're tricky like that :P

Thank you, and I will.

My goals are to gain more definition, but not gain so much mass that I lose flexibility or speed. I already have a decent physique (maybe not compared to some of you guys, but compared to the average Joe), but I want a little bit more. I don't have time to work out more than 2 hours a day because I work a 50 + hour week.

I do not eat many fruits or vegetables, I always considered them kind of a waste if you take a multivitamin and fiber supplement. What do you recommend, and how much/often, and to what purpose?

PCT - I just researched and Clomid, or Nolvadex was recommended. Are these obtainable over the counter? (added) I read on the Clomid and it does seem very important near the end of a cycle. Could you provide a link to a recommended product? (EDIT) See above post, I have decided on Nolvadex.

Not sure what DD syndrome is. One thing is for sure, I will be learning a lot of acronyms. (EDIT) I think I have this one figured out now.

Again, forgive my ignorance. The cycle thing is new to me. Another reason why I am on here.

I am not a big fan of smiley's. They got the best of me that time, but not again.

[coffee-guy]

Iron Bull and I must have been typing at the same time ;)

If you've only taken one shot I would give it up bro - save it for another day - gear is out there so don't worry about this being the only time something will "fall" in your lap...

You're going to do more things to your hormones in a negative way and end up regretting this (if you don't know about PCT you really need to stop ASAP) - search around the site for AAS info and read up more about your diet because this will be the BIGGEST contributing factor in reaching your goals no matter what they are....

No need to quit posting your workout log and no need to quit asking questions - just because most people here are going to tell you what you don't "want" to hear doesn't mean we don't want you around - just looking out for you is all!

[Daeymon]

Iron Bull and I must have been typing at the same time ;)

If you've only taken one shot I would give it up bro - save it for another day - gear is out there so don't worry about this being the only time something will "fall" in your lap...

You're going to do more things to your hormones in a negative way and end up regretting this (if you don't know about PCT you really need to stop ASAP) - search around the site for AAS info and read up more about your diet because this will be the BIGGEST contributing factor in reaching your goals no matter what they are....

No need to quit posting your workout log and no need to quit asking questions - just because most people here are going to tell you what you don't "want" to hear doesn't mean we don't want you around - just looking out for you is all!

This link is one of the sites I got my info. Is it incorrect?

http://www.silownia.net/steroids/deca_durabolin

Also. I will obtain a PDT. I don't want my alls to shut down, or my test levels to drop post cycle. I am not wanting to give this up just yet. I still have 6 days before my next injection, so I have 6 days to research and change my ways...or my mind.

I will research higher protein diets as well.

Thank you for your advice and concern. Any more would be appreciated.

Also...is this recommended...if not, what is? And when would I need to start taking it? After 4 weeks? 6 weeks? Now?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ergo/6oxo.html

[big chris]

stick around bro ,you learn some shit here for sure.its quite helpfull also to go back an read older treands-imo -good luck and keep us posted....

[coffee-guy]

All you've read is "parts" of that steroid profile - it has holes in it and it isn't completely accurate with all of its advice (IMO) - you've got to research in more than one place bro...

Also - there was information in that profile about ancillaries - I would tell you to quit looking to justify your current plans and start trying to learn what you don't know - you can find whatever you want to find if you're determined enough but I don't recommend that approach to your research methods....

Check out this link (you may have to join to read it) and because I'm on my phone it may not show up as a hyperlink so just cut and paste the address if need be - http://www.chemicalfitness.com/forum...ighlight=bread - skyefire has some really good information in this thread and there isn't much (if anything) I don't agree with......

I still say that you should stop what you're doing and save it for another day bro - either way don't assume we don't want you around - just educate yourself a little bit more and you'll be much better off in the long run....

[Chadd77]

My goal is not to become the incredible hulk. I am aiming for definition, flexibility, and speed combined.

You can achieve everything you are looking for with a clean diet and right amount of cardio and stretching.

Like Fog mentioned... Drop the cycle. Stick around and educate yourself. If you then feel you need to use AAS (which I doubt you will with the goals you stated above) you will have more knowledge and can go about a cycle in the correct way.

[dan949]

hey bro....not sure if you are still on your cycle or if you dropped it....i noticed it's been some time since this thread has been updated, so not sure what your up to.....but wanted to put in my 2 cents...... everyone is right in regards to a deca only cycle...... i respect your decision to start off very mild, that is very smart, but deca is really good for your joints and is something that is normally added in with a cycle and not taken alone....you wont' notice very much with deca only.... if you want to take only one subtance you should do a winstrol or eq only cycle...... i know a few guys who benefit well from winstrol only and who are very well built and shredded to the bone.... (one of them is a pretty well known fitness model you can see in mags..... he swears by winstrol) eq is almost the same thing except it is oil based and not water based and is easier to get a hold of........ no offense at all, but by the looks of your pics if you have been training for 5 years the results you should have should be a lot better, which leads me to believe that your diet/suppliment/ and training routine should be changed... make sure you have all of that in check before you start a cycle so you can benefit completly from the money you are spending.....

[The Iron Bull]

I have a feeling he isnt listening bros :(