Gaining 6 to 10 pounds in 11 days is almost never all muscle or fat. Most of that early increase is likely just water, glycogen, or having more food and water in your body. Testosterone can make your body hold onto more water, especially at first. Changes in your carb or salt intake while traveling can also make the scale jump. Being one pound heavier after walking 25,000 steps does not mean much, since your weight can fluctuate by several pounds from day to day. Try not to stress about single weigh-ins. Instead, weigh yourself each morning under the same conditions and look at your weekly averages. In another three or four weeks, you will have a much clearer picture of your real progress.

@TexanPerfectn Love hearing reviews like this. After switching to YMS, what changes stood out most to you? Also, do you have a favorite product yet?

https://steroidwiki.com/forum/post/11893/ Thanks for that. I think our views are actually more similar than different. There’s still a lot we don’t know scientifically, so I try not to make absolute statements. For me, the main point is what you mentioned: letting objective health markers guide our choices instead of ego. It’s easy to focus on bigger numbers, but if your blood pressure, lipids, or overall health are getting worse, that’s important feedback. I’ve enjoyed this discussion. It’s great to have a conversation where people can disagree on details but still keep things evidence-based and respectful.

https://steroidwiki.com/forum/post/11887/ I enjoyed our conversation too. It seems we both agree that things like training, nutrition, recovery, genetics, and tracking health markers are much more important than just trying to lift heavier weights. The only thing I’d be careful about is putting too much weight on the idea of androgen receptor "desensitization." It’s an interesting theory, but the science on how these receptors work over the long term in people isn’t clear yet. There are likely several reasons why progress slows down, like recovery, overall health, training quality, or just getting closer to your genetic limits. Either way, the main point stays the same: more isn’t always better. It’s smarter to use the lowest effective amount, watch your bloodwork, and make choices based on real results instead of gym myths, rather than always increasing doses.

https://steroidwiki.com/forum/post/11876/ You bring up some good points, especially about context. Bodybuilding standards, access to certain drugs, and the whole environment were definitely different back then. Still, I don't think anyone can know for sure what Arnold or others were using back then, except for the people who were actually there. What we do know is that his genetics, work ethic, and consistency were outstanding. No amount of gear can make up for those qualities. I also think too many people today focus on upping their doses instead of working on their training, nutrition, recovery, and keeping an eye on their health. No matter what someone decides to do, it makes much more sense to use bloodwork and real health markers instead of just following advice from social media or forums.

@devannight I think it's great that they sent a replacement for free, even though Canada Post lost the package. That kind of customer service really makes a difference. After this, would you order from them again?

When people talk about whether bodybuilding legends used steroids, it's important to remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger was always upfront about it. He even talked openly about what he took during his competitive years. According to Arnold: "Testosterone and Dianabol, a steroid. One hundred milligrams a week of testosterone. And then three Dianabol a day, so that was 15 milligrams a day." Compared to what many modern bodybuilders are rumored to use, those amounts seem pretty modest. But training, nutrition, recovery, drug quality, and the whole competition scene were very different back then. Arnold also said that using steroids was legal back then, and he took them with a doctor's supervision while getting ready for competitions. No matter how you feel about his honesty, it's interesting that one of the greatest bodybuilders ever was so open about using PEDs instead of hiding it. What do you think?

• Do you think Arnold's reported dosages were accurate?
• Is it possible to build a physique like his today using a similar approach?
• Or has bodybuilding changed so much that much higher doses are now normal?

People store fat in different ways, so don't feel discouraged if your stomach is the last area to change. If you like running, stick with it. Staying consistent with something you enjoy is often the most important thing.

@chukmabinhole That’s really impressive. Getting down to 9% body fat without losing weight is tough. Do you think your calorie deficit and training were the main factors, or did Anavar play a big role too? How did you track your body fat: DEXA, calipers, or something else?

@tnezy That’s really impressive. If you’re comfortable sharing, what kind of surgery did you have? Do you think BPC-157 was the main reason for your quick recovery, or were there other parts of your rehab that helped a lot too?