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Thanks Nick.

Divie, although you were not lifting all that effectively, you have been lifting for 7 years. That shows commitment and is evidence that bodybuilding is a true passion, not just a passing fancy for you.

I know of a lot of guys who never make much progress until they get their act together regarding diet. Most guys who can't gain or whose gains have stagnated simply do not know how to eat. Food is very anabolic, I would suggest someone start recording what they eat, make adjustments, and see what happens. In almost every case, the guy will start gaining again...without gear.

I wrote that there are 3 types of gear-users that give our sport a bad name...you do not fall into any of those 3 categories. You do not seem like the type to abuse gear, you are not just looking for a quick-fix, and you seem like a level-headed, solid chap.

Also, time of study was based on the habits of someone who is rather busy and only has an hour or two tops per week to learn about gear. If you are able to condense that study time (as you seem to have done) then great.

Again, these are just my opinions. I would add, however, that I have never known anyone say "I wish I did gear earlier" except for inexperienced guys who completely transformed themselves. Inevitably, these same guys become completely depressed when they come off gear because they do not have the natural base of strength, self-confidence, and solid eating habits they gained during their years of natural training (because they didn't train long enough naturally to acquire such).
I have heard ALOT of commited bodybuilders and strength athletes say "I should have waited a little longer".

Personally, I had been lifting 15 years, taken my bodyweight from 128 pounds to a solid 198, and been working as a personal trainer for 5 years before I gave gear a go. I also studied gear for a year and a half before doing it and had been stuck at the same weight for 3 years. I still question if it was the right move. Don't get me wrong...I did like it and I plan on doing another cycle this coming October...but I wonder if I couldn't have made similar gains had I just perservered.

Things to ponder.
Taking hormones is serious business and should never be approached haphazardly.

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