Does taking steroids for one cycle help significantly or have any major side effects?
I know it isn't good to use steroids on a regular basis. And wouldn't plan on that. I'm just curious if I actually tried it, would I notice a major impact? Like 10 pounds of lean muscle in 6 weeks or something? I'd like to stay trim, but add some muscle mass. Some protein shakes have seemed to make me kinda fatter looking. I'm 32 years old, 5'9", 163 lbs. Fairly small arms and chest. Fairly slim, but would like to trim about 8 pounds of fat and replace it with some muscle mass. I'm a 32" waist and 39" chest.
35 yr old man declining erectile function, WTF?
About 3 weeks ago I started on the Paleo Diet (my meals consist almost entirely of lean meat, fresh veggies, fruit, nuts. No grain products, almost no dairy). I've already noticed a marked improvement in my mental clarity and more uniform energy levels throughout the day. No afternoon slumps. I'm absolutely going to take up some regular exercise, beginning tonight. I smoke a very minor amount of marijuana. An 8th tends to last me about 2 months. In the past I've had terrible sleep: During my 4 years at USPS, I slept on average 4 hrs / night, worked 10 - 12 hrs / day, 6 days / week, and ran my photo business on the side, in addition to playing in a band, being a father, and having an active social life. I'm now self employed and allow myself to sleep as much as I feel like (about 6 hrs / night), though the hours I sleep tend to be pretty erratic. I know I need to rectify this. I really don't want to rely on chemicals and medicine to fix this if I can avoid
Is taking steroids really that bad if you just do one course?
Most any anabolic supplement taken for a brief period won't do any immense damage - However, if you are like many fitness fanatics then one course will lead into two or three or more. I have worked in the fitness industry all through college (about to earn my BS as a registered dietitian.) I've known MANY individuals who trained competitively - most were all natural but the few who tried steroid became hooked after seeing the incredible gains that they could make using such supplements. (Just something to consider before getting involved with anything illegal)
No sex drive from Tri-Sprintec birth control?
I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for at least four years. Before taking it, my sex drive was normal. Now I don't even want sex! Mentally my brain is always aroused but my body never is. It takes FOREVER to get my body aroused. Once I finally do, everything is normal. My husband and I have incredible sex, but getting me aroused is like a freaking mission! He could be touching me intimately and in the past I would jump out of my skin. Now my body doesn't even register that it's being touched sexually! This is very frustrating as we are newlyweds and my sex drive four years ago used to be on fire. But after being on this birth control it's not. A few months ago I researched the side effects and found that other women have the same problem with this bc. I am thinking about switching to a different one but I wouldn't know where to begin. I don't want to gain weight or become really moody because of a new bc. But it's either that or get off the bc and use condoms. But my husband and I don't want children yet either. So my only option is to switch. I DON'T want the Depo shot because that has sooo many side effects and has screwed with many of my friend's bodies. If any of you ladies has a suggestion let me know! Any similar stories with Tri-Sprintec? Or there any other ways to get my sex drive back without switching or getting off it? Thanks!