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			<title><![CDATA[Bloodwork for Lifters]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork for Lifters</span></span></div>
<br />
Bloodwork is not optional. It is the only way to know what is actually happening inside your body. Running AAS without monitoring your blood markers is flying blind.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">When to test</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pre-cycle:</span> Your baseline. Everything else is measured against this.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mid-cycle (week 6 to 8):</span> Check that your levels are where you expect and catch problems early.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post-PCT (4 to 6 weeks after finishing PCT):</span> Confirm your natural production has recovered.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What to test</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hormones</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Total testosterone<br />
</li>
<li>Free testosterone<br />
</li>
<li>Estradiol (use the sensitive/LC-MS assay, not the standard immunoassay)<br />
</li>
<li>LH and FSH (pre-cycle and post-PCT, not mid-cycle since they will be suppressed)<br />
</li>
<li>SHBG<br />
</li>
<li>Prolactin (especially if running 19-nors like Deca or Tren)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Liver</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>ALT and AST (elevated values suggest liver stress, especially relevant with oral AAS)<br />
</li>
<li>GGT<br />
</li>
<li>Bilirubin<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Cardiovascular</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>HDL and LDL cholesterol (AAS typically tank HDL and raise LDL)<br />
</li>
<li>Triglycerides<br />
</li>
<li>Hematocrit and hemoglobin (elevated hematocrit increases blood viscosity and stroke risk)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Other</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Complete blood count (CBC)<br />
</li>
<li>Kidney function (creatinine, BUN, eGFR)<br />
</li>
<li>Fasting glucose and HbA1c (especially if running growth hormone or insulin)<br />
</li>
<li>PSA (prostate specific antigen, baseline and periodic)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Reading trends, not snapshots</span><br />
A single blood test is a point in time. What matters is the trend across multiple tests. Your HDL dropping from 55 to 28 over 8 weeks tells a story. A single reading of 38 without context tells you much less.<br />
<br />
Compare every result to your own baseline, not to the lab's reference range. Lab ranges describe the general population. Your pre-cycle values are what is normal for <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">you</span>.<br />
<br />
If something looks significantly off, see a doctor. Bloodwork is a monitoring tool, not a substitute for medical advice.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork for Lifters</span></span></div>
<br />
Bloodwork is not optional. It is the only way to know what is actually happening inside your body. Running AAS without monitoring your blood markers is flying blind.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">When to test</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pre-cycle:</span> Your baseline. Everything else is measured against this.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mid-cycle (week 6 to 8):</span> Check that your levels are where you expect and catch problems early.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post-PCT (4 to 6 weeks after finishing PCT):</span> Confirm your natural production has recovered.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What to test</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hormones</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Total testosterone<br />
</li>
<li>Free testosterone<br />
</li>
<li>Estradiol (use the sensitive/LC-MS assay, not the standard immunoassay)<br />
</li>
<li>LH and FSH (pre-cycle and post-PCT, not mid-cycle since they will be suppressed)<br />
</li>
<li>SHBG<br />
</li>
<li>Prolactin (especially if running 19-nors like Deca or Tren)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Liver</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>ALT and AST (elevated values suggest liver stress, especially relevant with oral AAS)<br />
</li>
<li>GGT<br />
</li>
<li>Bilirubin<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Cardiovascular</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>HDL and LDL cholesterol (AAS typically tank HDL and raise LDL)<br />
</li>
<li>Triglycerides<br />
</li>
<li>Hematocrit and hemoglobin (elevated hematocrit increases blood viscosity and stroke risk)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Other</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Complete blood count (CBC)<br />
</li>
<li>Kidney function (creatinine, BUN, eGFR)<br />
</li>
<li>Fasting glucose and HbA1c (especially if running growth hormone or insulin)<br />
</li>
<li>PSA (prostate specific antigen, baseline and periodic)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Reading trends, not snapshots</span><br />
A single blood test is a point in time. What matters is the trend across multiple tests. Your HDL dropping from 55 to 28 over 8 weeks tells a story. A single reading of 38 without context tells you much less.<br />
<br />
Compare every result to your own baseline, not to the lab's reference range. Lab ranges describe the general population. Your pre-cycle values are what is normal for <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">you</span>.<br />
<br />
If something looks significantly off, see a doctor. Bloodwork is a monitoring tool, not a substitute for medical advice.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[PCT Basics]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT Basics</span></span></div>
<br />
Post-cycle therapy is how you help your body restart its own testosterone production after a cycle. Skipping it is not an option unless you are on TRT or blasting and cruising.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The common SERMs</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Nolvadex (Tamoxifen):</span> The most widely used PCT drug. Typical protocol: 20mg per day for 4 to 6 weeks. Stimulates LH and FSH release from the pituitary.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Clomid (Clomiphene):</span> An alternative to Nolvadex. Typical protocol: 25 to 50mg per day for 4 to 6 weeks. Some users report more mood-related side effects with Clomid compared to Nolvadex.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
You do not need to run both. Pick one. Most experienced users lean toward Nolvadex for its milder side effect profile.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Timing</span><br />
When you start PCT depends on the ester you used:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Short esters (Propionate, Acetate): start PCT 3 to 5 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
<li>Medium esters (Enanthate, Cypionate): start PCT 14 to 18 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
<li>Long esters (Undecanoate, Decanoate): start PCT 21 to 28 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
The idea is to let the exogenous hormone clear your system before you start stimulating natural production. Starting too early means the SERM competes with the remaining exogenous testosterone. Starting too late means you spend extra time in a suppressed state.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What recovery looks like</span><br />
Energy and mood often dip in the first two weeks of PCT. Libido may drop. Strength in the gym may stall or decrease slightly. This is normal. Your body is recalibrating. It gets better. By week 4 to 6, most users feel close to baseline.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post-PCT bloodwork</span><br />
Get bloods 4 to 6 weeks after finishing PCT to confirm recovery. Compare LH, FSH, total testosterone and free testosterone to your pre-cycle baseline. If values are still significantly suppressed, consult a doctor. Read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=27" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">bloodwork guide</a> for what to test and how to interpret it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT Basics</span></span></div>
<br />
Post-cycle therapy is how you help your body restart its own testosterone production after a cycle. Skipping it is not an option unless you are on TRT or blasting and cruising.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">The common SERMs</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Nolvadex (Tamoxifen):</span> The most widely used PCT drug. Typical protocol: 20mg per day for 4 to 6 weeks. Stimulates LH and FSH release from the pituitary.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Clomid (Clomiphene):</span> An alternative to Nolvadex. Typical protocol: 25 to 50mg per day for 4 to 6 weeks. Some users report more mood-related side effects with Clomid compared to Nolvadex.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
You do not need to run both. Pick one. Most experienced users lean toward Nolvadex for its milder side effect profile.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Timing</span><br />
When you start PCT depends on the ester you used:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Short esters (Propionate, Acetate): start PCT 3 to 5 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
<li>Medium esters (Enanthate, Cypionate): start PCT 14 to 18 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
<li>Long esters (Undecanoate, Decanoate): start PCT 21 to 28 days after your last injection<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
The idea is to let the exogenous hormone clear your system before you start stimulating natural production. Starting too early means the SERM competes with the remaining exogenous testosterone. Starting too late means you spend extra time in a suppressed state.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What recovery looks like</span><br />
Energy and mood often dip in the first two weeks of PCT. Libido may drop. Strength in the gym may stall or decrease slightly. This is normal. Your body is recalibrating. It gets better. By week 4 to 6, most users feel close to baseline.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Post-PCT bloodwork</span><br />
Get bloods 4 to 6 weeks after finishing PCT to confirm recovery. Compare LH, FSH, total testosterone and free testosterone to your pre-cycle baseline. If values are still significantly suppressed, consult a doctor. Read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=27" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">bloodwork guide</a> for what to test and how to interpret it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your First Cycle]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your First Cycle</span></span></div>
<br />
If you have never used AAS before, this is the guide to read before you do anything else. A first cycle should be simple, controlled and well-documented.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Testosterone only</span><br />
Your first cycle should be testosterone and nothing else. No stacking, no orals alongside, no "just a little Deca." The reason is straightforward: if you run one compound, you know exactly what is causing any effect or side effect you experience. If you stack three compounds your first time, you learn nothing about how your body responds to any of them individually.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Dose and duration</span><br />
Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate at 300 to 500mg per week for 12 to 16 weeks is the standard recommendation. Pin twice per week to keep blood levels stable. There is no benefit to going higher on a first cycle. Your receptors are fresh. You will grow.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ancillaries on hand</span><br />
Have an aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole or Aromasin) ready before you start. You may not need it, but if estrogen-related sides appear (bloating, sensitive nipples, mood swings), you want to be able to act immediately. Do not run an AI preemptively. Use it only if sides present.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork</span><br />
Get bloodwork done <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">before</span> you start. This gives you a baseline to compare everything against. Test at minimum: total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol (sensitive assay), LH, FSH, liver enzymes (ALT, AST), lipids (HDL, LDL, triglycerides), CBC with hematocrit. Get mid-cycle bloods around week 6 to 8 to check where your levels are.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT</span><br />
Plan your post-cycle therapy before you take your first pin. Read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=26" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">PCT guide</a>. Knowing how you will recover is not optional.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Track everything</span><br />
Consider running a <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">cycle log</a> here on the board. It keeps you accountable, gives you a record to look back on and helps others learn from your experience.<br />
<br />
A first cycle done right teaches you more about your body than anything else in this hobby. Take it seriously.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your First Cycle</span></span></div>
<br />
If you have never used AAS before, this is the guide to read before you do anything else. A first cycle should be simple, controlled and well-documented.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Testosterone only</span><br />
Your first cycle should be testosterone and nothing else. No stacking, no orals alongside, no "just a little Deca." The reason is straightforward: if you run one compound, you know exactly what is causing any effect or side effect you experience. If you stack three compounds your first time, you learn nothing about how your body responds to any of them individually.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Dose and duration</span><br />
Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate at 300 to 500mg per week for 12 to 16 weeks is the standard recommendation. Pin twice per week to keep blood levels stable. There is no benefit to going higher on a first cycle. Your receptors are fresh. You will grow.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ancillaries on hand</span><br />
Have an aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole or Aromasin) ready before you start. You may not need it, but if estrogen-related sides appear (bloating, sensitive nipples, mood swings), you want to be able to act immediately. Do not run an AI preemptively. Use it only if sides present.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork</span><br />
Get bloodwork done <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">before</span> you start. This gives you a baseline to compare everything against. Test at minimum: total testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol (sensitive assay), LH, FSH, liver enzymes (ALT, AST), lipids (HDL, LDL, triglycerides), CBC with hematocrit. Get mid-cycle bloods around week 6 to 8 to check where your levels are.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT</span><br />
Plan your post-cycle therapy before you take your first pin. Read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=26" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">PCT guide</a>. Knowing how you will recover is not optional.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Track everything</span><br />
Consider running a <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">cycle log</a> here on the board. It keeps you accountable, gives you a record to look back on and helps others learn from your experience.<br />
<br />
A first cycle done right teaches you more about your body than anything else in this hobby. Take it seriously.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Guides Index]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-24.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Guides Index</span></span></div>
<br />
Reference guides written by staff and experienced members. Start here and follow the links.<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=25" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your First Cycle</span></a> Testosterone only, sensible dose, what to have on hand and why bloodwork comes first.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=26" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT Basics</span></a> Post-cycle therapy protocols, timing and what recovery actually looks like.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=27" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork for Lifters</span></a> What to test, when to test it and how to read the results.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Run a Cycle Log</span></a> Template and guidance for logging your cycle from start to finish.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
More guides will be added as the community grows. If you have deep experience with a topic and want to write a guide, reach out to staff.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Guides Index</span></span></div>
<br />
Reference guides written by staff and experienced members. Start here and follow the links.<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=25" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your First Cycle</span></a> Testosterone only, sensible dose, what to have on hand and why bloodwork comes first.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=26" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT Basics</span></a> Post-cycle therapy protocols, timing and what recovery actually looks like.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=27" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork for Lifters</span></a> What to test, when to test it and how to read the results.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Run a Cycle Log</span></a> Template and guidance for logging your cycle from start to finish.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
More guides will be added as the community grows. If you have deep experience with a topic and want to write a guide, reach out to staff.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nutrition Fundamentals]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-23.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Nutrition Fundamentals for Lifters</span><br />
<br />
Training is the stimulus. Food is the raw material. Without the second part dialed in, the first part does not produce what it should. This is especially true when running a cycle, because your body's capacity to use nutrients is amplified.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Protein</span><br />
The research is clear enough: 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day covers most lifters. On cycle, erring toward the higher end makes sense because protein synthesis is elevated. Spread it across 4 to 5 meals. Hitting your daily target matters more than meal timing, but spacing it out helps.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Calories</span><br />
Bulking: a surplus of 300 to 500 calories above maintenance. Going higher just adds fat faster without meaningfully increasing muscle gain. Cutting: a deficit of 400 to 600 calories. Aggressive cuts risk muscle loss and feel miserable, especially on a calorie-restricted PCT.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Carbohydrates</span><br />
Fuel for training. If your sessions suffer, you probably need more carbs, not more pre-workout. Prioritize complex sources around training and do not fear fruit.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Fats</span><br />
Essential for hormone production, which matters even more when your endocrine system is under external influence. Do not drop below 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Olive oil, nuts, fatty fish and eggs are your staples.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hydration</span><br />
AAS can increase hematocrit and blood viscosity. Drink more water than you think you need. Three to four liters per day is a reasonable baseline for a large, active person. More if you sweat heavily.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Meal prep reality</span><br />
You do not need exotic food. Rice, chicken, ground beef, eggs, oats, vegetables and a protein shake cover 90% of what most lifters need. Consistency beats variety every single day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Nutrition Fundamentals for Lifters</span><br />
<br />
Training is the stimulus. Food is the raw material. Without the second part dialed in, the first part does not produce what it should. This is especially true when running a cycle, because your body's capacity to use nutrients is amplified.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Protein</span><br />
The research is clear enough: 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day covers most lifters. On cycle, erring toward the higher end makes sense because protein synthesis is elevated. Spread it across 4 to 5 meals. Hitting your daily target matters more than meal timing, but spacing it out helps.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Calories</span><br />
Bulking: a surplus of 300 to 500 calories above maintenance. Going higher just adds fat faster without meaningfully increasing muscle gain. Cutting: a deficit of 400 to 600 calories. Aggressive cuts risk muscle loss and feel miserable, especially on a calorie-restricted PCT.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Carbohydrates</span><br />
Fuel for training. If your sessions suffer, you probably need more carbs, not more pre-workout. Prioritize complex sources around training and do not fear fruit.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Fats</span><br />
Essential for hormone production, which matters even more when your endocrine system is under external influence. Do not drop below 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Olive oil, nuts, fatty fish and eggs are your staples.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hydration</span><br />
AAS can increase hematocrit and blood viscosity. Drink more water than you think you need. Three to four liters per day is a reasonable baseline for a large, active person. More if you sweat heavily.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Meal prep reality</span><br />
You do not need exotic food. Rice, chicken, ground beef, eggs, oats, vegetables and a protein shake cover 90% of what most lifters need. Consistency beats variety every single day.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Share Your Current Training Program]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-22.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Share Your Current Program</span></span></div>
<br />
What are you running right now? Drop your program and let the community weigh in.<br />
<br />
Tell us about:<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your split:</span> PPL, upper/lower, bro split, full body, something custom?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Volume and intensity:</span> How many sets per muscle group per week? What rep ranges?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Calories and macros:</span> Bulking, cutting, recomping? Rough daily numbers if you track them.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Supplements:</span> What you take and what you actually notice a difference from.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Weak points:</span> What are you trying to bring up?<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
There is no single correct way to train, but there are a lot of ways to train poorly. Sharing what works for you helps others and getting feedback can surface blind spots in your own approach.<br />
<br />
Be specific. "I do push pull legs" is not a program. Sets, reps, progression scheme, how you handle deloads. The details are where the value is.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Share Your Current Program</span></span></div>
<br />
What are you running right now? Drop your program and let the community weigh in.<br />
<br />
Tell us about:<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your split:</span> PPL, upper/lower, bro split, full body, something custom?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Volume and intensity:</span> How many sets per muscle group per week? What rep ranges?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Calories and macros:</span> Bulking, cutting, recomping? Rough daily numbers if you track them.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Supplements:</span> What you take and what you actually notice a difference from.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Weak points:</span> What are you trying to bring up?<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
There is no single correct way to train, but there are a lot of ways to train poorly. Sharing what works for you helps others and getting feedback can surface blind spots in your own approach.<br />
<br />
Be specific. "I do push pull legs" is not a program. Sets, reps, progression scheme, how you handle deloads. The details are where the value is.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Run a Cycle Log]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-21.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Run a Cycle Log</span></span></div>
<br />
A cycle log is one of the most useful things you can do for yourself and for the community. It creates a record you can look back on, and it gives others real data to learn from. Here is how to set one up.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your first post should include:</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Stats:</span> Age, height, weight, body fat estimate, years training<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Cycle history:</span> What you have run before (if anything) and how it went<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Current cycle:</span> Every compound, dose, frequency and duration<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ancillaries:</span> AI, liver support, blood pressure meds, anything you are running alongside<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT plan:</span> What you will use, when you will start, how long you will run it<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pre-cycle bloodwork:</span> Post the relevant markers (testosterone, estradiol, liver enzymes, lipids, CBC at minimum)<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Goals:</span> What you want out of this cycle specifically<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Weekly updates</span><br />
Post an update at least once a week. Cover: weight changes, strength progress, how you feel, any sides, diet adjustments. The more consistent you are, the more useful the log becomes.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">After the cycle</span><br />
Post your PCT experience, recovery bloodwork and an honest assessment of what worked and what you would change. This final post is often the most valuable part of the entire log.<br />
<br />
Tag your thread title with the main compounds. Something like "Test E 500 / Deca 300, 16 Weeks" makes it easy for others to find relevant logs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Run a Cycle Log</span></span></div>
<br />
A cycle log is one of the most useful things you can do for yourself and for the community. It creates a record you can look back on, and it gives others real data to learn from. Here is how to set one up.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Your first post should include:</span><br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Stats:</span> Age, height, weight, body fat estimate, years training<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Cycle history:</span> What you have run before (if anything) and how it went<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Current cycle:</span> Every compound, dose, frequency and duration<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ancillaries:</span> AI, liver support, blood pressure meds, anything you are running alongside<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">PCT plan:</span> What you will use, when you will start, how long you will run it<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Pre-cycle bloodwork:</span> Post the relevant markers (testosterone, estradiol, liver enzymes, lipids, CBC at minimum)<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Goals:</span> What you want out of this cycle specifically<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Weekly updates</span><br />
Post an update at least once a week. Cover: weight changes, strength progress, how you feel, any sides, diet adjustments. The more consistent you are, the more useful the log becomes.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">After the cycle</span><br />
Post your PCT experience, recovery bloodwork and an honest assessment of what worked and what you would change. This final post is often the most valuable part of the entire log.<br />
<br />
Tag your thread title with the main compounds. Something like "Test E 500 / Deca 300, 16 Weeks" makes it easy for others to find relevant logs.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Off Topic]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-19.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Off Topic</span></span></div>
<br />
This is the place for everything that does not fit anywhere else on the board. Cars, movies, food, travel, life stuff, random questions, whatever.<br />
<br />
A couple of ground rules to keep it functional:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Keep it civil. Disagreements are fine, but do not make it personal.<br />
</li>
<li>Politics is allowed but if a thread turns into a shouting match, staff will lock it.<br />
</li>
<li>No source talk here. That belongs in the vendor sections.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Other than that, this is your space. Use it however you want.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Off Topic</span></span></div>
<br />
This is the place for everything that does not fit anywhere else on the board. Cars, movies, food, travel, life stuff, random questions, whatever.<br />
<br />
A couple of ground rules to keep it functional:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Keep it civil. Disagreements are fine, but do not make it personal.<br />
</li>
<li>Politics is allowed but if a thread turns into a shouting match, staff will lock it.<br />
</li>
<li>No source talk here. That belongs in the vendor sections.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Other than that, this is your space. Use it however you want.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[BTC to XMR: Step by Step]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-18.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Converting Bitcoin to Monero</span><br />
<br />
Some situations require you to go from BTC to XMR. Maybe the exchange you use does not list Monero directly, or maybe you already hold Bitcoin and want to convert before paying a vendor. Here is how.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Why convert</span><br />
Bitcoin is traceable. Every transaction lives on a public blockchain forever. Monero hides the sender, receiver and amount by default. Converting BTC to XMR before making a payment adds a layer of privacy that Bitcoin alone does not provide.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Step by step</span><br />
<ol type="1" class="mycode_list"><li>Make sure you have a Monero wallet set up and ready to receive. See the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=17" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">crypto basics thread</a> if you need help with this.<br />
</li>
<li>Go to a swap service. Popular options include Trocador, ChangeNow or MorphToken. These do not require accounts for most swap sizes.<br />
</li>
<li>Select BTC as the source currency and XMR as the destination.<br />
</li>
<li>Enter your Monero wallet address as the receiving address.<br />
</li>
<li>The service will show you a BTC deposit address. Send your Bitcoin there from your personal wallet (not from an exchange).<br />
</li>
<li>Wait for confirmations. BTC usually needs 1 to 3 confirmations before the swap starts. The whole process takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on network congestion.<br />
</li>
<li>Once complete, your XMR appears in your Monero wallet.<br />
</li>
</ol>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Where people slip up</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Sending BTC from an exchange instead of a personal wallet. The exchange sees the swap service address and may flag or freeze your account.<br />
</li>
<li>Using the wrong network or address format. Double check everything.<br />
</li>
<li>Expecting instant results. Blockchain confirmations take time. Be patient.<br />
</li>
<li>Forgetting fees. The swap service takes a percentage, and both networks charge transaction fees. Factor this in when deciding how much to send.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
If the swap seems stuck, check the service's status page or support. Most have a transaction tracker you can follow.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Converting Bitcoin to Monero</span><br />
<br />
Some situations require you to go from BTC to XMR. Maybe the exchange you use does not list Monero directly, or maybe you already hold Bitcoin and want to convert before paying a vendor. Here is how.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Why convert</span><br />
Bitcoin is traceable. Every transaction lives on a public blockchain forever. Monero hides the sender, receiver and amount by default. Converting BTC to XMR before making a payment adds a layer of privacy that Bitcoin alone does not provide.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Step by step</span><br />
<ol type="1" class="mycode_list"><li>Make sure you have a Monero wallet set up and ready to receive. See the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=17" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">crypto basics thread</a> if you need help with this.<br />
</li>
<li>Go to a swap service. Popular options include Trocador, ChangeNow or MorphToken. These do not require accounts for most swap sizes.<br />
</li>
<li>Select BTC as the source currency and XMR as the destination.<br />
</li>
<li>Enter your Monero wallet address as the receiving address.<br />
</li>
<li>The service will show you a BTC deposit address. Send your Bitcoin there from your personal wallet (not from an exchange).<br />
</li>
<li>Wait for confirmations. BTC usually needs 1 to 3 confirmations before the swap starts. The whole process takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on network congestion.<br />
</li>
<li>Once complete, your XMR appears in your Monero wallet.<br />
</li>
</ol>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Where people slip up</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Sending BTC from an exchange instead of a personal wallet. The exchange sees the swap service address and may flag or freeze your account.<br />
</li>
<li>Using the wrong network or address format. Double check everything.<br />
</li>
<li>Expecting instant results. Blockchain confirmations take time. Be patient.<br />
</li>
<li>Forgetting fees. The swap service takes a percentage, and both networks charge transaction fees. Factor this in when deciding how much to send.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
If the swap seems stuck, check the service's status page or support. Most have a transaction tracker you can follow.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crypto Basics for Buyers]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-17.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Crypto Basics for Buyers</span></span></div>
<br />
Most vendors accept cryptocurrency. If you have never used it before, this thread walks you through the essentials.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Why Monero (XMR)</span><br />
Monero is the preferred payment method on this board because it is private by default. Bitcoin transactions are visible on a public ledger. Monero transactions are not. For buying AAS and related products, privacy matters.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Getting a wallet</span><br />
You need a wallet to hold your coins. Options:<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Desktop:</span> The official Monero GUI wallet. Full featured, runs on your computer.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mobile:</span> Cake Wallet (iOS and Android). Convenient for smaller amounts.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hardware:</span> Ledger or Trezor. Best for storing larger amounts long term.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Buying crypto</span><br />
Purchase Bitcoin or Monero on an exchange (Kraken, Coinbase, Binance or a local option). Complete identity verification there if required. Then withdraw your coins to your own wallet.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Important: never pay a vendor directly from an exchange.</span> Exchanges log everything. Withdraw to your personal wallet first, then send payment from there.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">If the vendor only accepts Bitcoin</span><br />
You can convert BTC to XMR using a swap service. Check the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=18" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">BTC to XMR conversion guide</a> for a walkthrough.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Confirm before sending</span><br />
Always double check the wallet address before sending payment. Crypto transactions cannot be reversed. Copy and paste the address, then verify the first and last few characters match what the vendor gave you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Crypto Basics for Buyers</span></span></div>
<br />
Most vendors accept cryptocurrency. If you have never used it before, this thread walks you through the essentials.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Why Monero (XMR)</span><br />
Monero is the preferred payment method on this board because it is private by default. Bitcoin transactions are visible on a public ledger. Monero transactions are not. For buying AAS and related products, privacy matters.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Getting a wallet</span><br />
You need a wallet to hold your coins. Options:<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Desktop:</span> The official Monero GUI wallet. Full featured, runs on your computer.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mobile:</span> Cake Wallet (iOS and Android). Convenient for smaller amounts.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hardware:</span> Ledger or Trezor. Best for storing larger amounts long term.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Buying crypto</span><br />
Purchase Bitcoin or Monero on an exchange (Kraken, Coinbase, Binance or a local option). Complete identity verification there if required. Then withdraw your coins to your own wallet.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Important: never pay a vendor directly from an exchange.</span> Exchanges log everything. Withdraw to your personal wallet first, then send payment from there.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">If the vendor only accepts Bitcoin</span><br />
You can convert BTC to XMR using a swap service. Check the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=18" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">BTC to XMR conversion guide</a> for a walkthrough.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Confirm before sending</span><br />
Always double check the wallet address before sending payment. Crypto transactions cannot be reversed. Copy and paste the address, then verify the first and last few characters match what the vendor gave you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Lab Test Results]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-16.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Understanding Lab Test Results</span><br />
<br />
Lab testing is the most objective way to evaluate a product. If you have access to testing, or if you are reading someone else's results, here is what to look for.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What a quantitative test shows</span><br />
A quant test measures the actual concentration of the active compound in a sample. The result tells you whether the product contains what the label says, and at what dose. A vial labeled "Testosterone Enanthate 250mg/ml" should come back close to 250. Underdosed means less than stated. Overdosed (rare but it happens) means more.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Contamination</span><br />
Some labs also screen for contaminants or unexpected compounds. A test might show trace amounts of another steroid, which could mean shared equipment in production or actual product substitution. Either way, it matters.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to read a result responsibly</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>One test is a data point, not a verdict. Production varies between batches.<br />
</li>
<li>Compare the result to the label claim, not to an ideal number.<br />
</li>
<li>Consider the lab's margin of error (usually noted in the report).<br />
</li>
<li>If multiple independent tests from different buyers show the same issue, that is a pattern.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Sharing results</span><br />
When posting lab results, include the lab name, the date and what you sent in. Remove any personal identifiers from the report before uploading. This protects you and keeps the focus on the product.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Understanding Lab Test Results</span><br />
<br />
Lab testing is the most objective way to evaluate a product. If you have access to testing, or if you are reading someone else's results, here is what to look for.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What a quantitative test shows</span><br />
A quant test measures the actual concentration of the active compound in a sample. The result tells you whether the product contains what the label says, and at what dose. A vial labeled "Testosterone Enanthate 250mg/ml" should come back close to 250. Underdosed means less than stated. Overdosed (rare but it happens) means more.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Contamination</span><br />
Some labs also screen for contaminants or unexpected compounds. A test might show trace amounts of another steroid, which could mean shared equipment in production or actual product substitution. Either way, it matters.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to read a result responsibly</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>One test is a data point, not a verdict. Production varies between batches.<br />
</li>
<li>Compare the result to the label claim, not to an ideal number.<br />
</li>
<li>Consider the lab's margin of error (usually noted in the report).<br />
</li>
<li>If multiple independent tests from different buyers show the same issue, that is a pattern.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Sharing results</span><br />
When posting lab results, include the lab name, the date and what you sent in. Remove any personal identifiers from the report before uploading. This protects you and keeps the focus on the product.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Brand Review]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-15.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Writing a Brand Review</span></span></div>
<br />
A good review helps the next person make a better decision. A vague one helps nobody. Here is what makes a review useful.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What to cover</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Product:</span> What exactly did you use? Compound, brand, concentration.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Dose and duration:</span> How much, how often, for how long.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Results:</span> What changed? Strength, body composition, mood, recovery. Be honest about what you noticed and what you did not.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Side effects:</span> Anything unexpected? How did you manage it?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork:</span> If you have pre and post bloods, share the relevant markers. This is the most objective data point you can offer.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Overall impression:</span> Would you use it again? Would you recommend it?<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Be honest</span><br />
Negative reviews are just as valuable as positive ones. If a product was underdosed, if shipping took forever, if communication was poor, say so. The community depends on honest feedback.<br />
<br />
Do not review products you have not actually used. Do not post reviews as favors. Staff will remove reviews that look fabricated.<br />
<br />
One review per thread. Use a clear title: "Brand X Test E 250 Review" works better than "My review."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Writing a Brand Review</span></span></div>
<br />
A good review helps the next person make a better decision. A vague one helps nobody. Here is what makes a review useful.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">What to cover</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Product:</span> What exactly did you use? Compound, brand, concentration.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Dose and duration:</span> How much, how often, for how long.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Results:</span> What changed? Strength, body composition, mood, recovery. Be honest about what you noticed and what you did not.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Side effects:</span> Anything unexpected? How did you manage it?<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bloodwork:</span> If you have pre and post bloods, share the relevant markers. This is the most objective data point you can offer.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Overall impression:</span> Would you use it again? Would you recommend it?<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Be honest</span><br />
Negative reviews are just as valuable as positive ones. If a product was underdosed, if shipping took forever, if communication was poor, say so. The community depends on honest feedback.<br />
<br />
Do not review products you have not actually used. Do not post reviews as favors. Staff will remove reviews that look fabricated.<br />
<br />
One review per thread. Use a clear title: "Brand X Test E 250 Review" works better than "My review."]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where Does My Post Go?]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-14.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://roidboard.to/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">admin</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Where Does My Post Go?</span><br />
<br />
Quick reference if you are not sure where to put something.<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">New here?</span> Start in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Introductions</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Vendor questions or reviews?</span> Find your country section: <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=10" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Sverige</a>, <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Norge</a> or <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=18" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Danmark</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Selling or buying between members?</span> Use the marketplace under your country<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Training, diet, supplements?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Training, Diet and Supplements</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Running a cycle and want to log it?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=50" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cycle Logs</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Need a guide on cycles, PCT or bloodwork?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Guides</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Crypto and payments?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=51" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Crypto</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Brand discussion?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=6" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Brand Reviews</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Random stuff that does not fit anywhere?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=9" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Off Topic</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Something broken?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=65" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Bug Reports</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Feature idea?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=25" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Feedback and Support</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Board rules?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=23" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Rules and Guidelines</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
When in doubt, General Discussion works for most things.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Where Does My Post Go?</span><br />
<br />
Quick reference if you are not sure where to put something.<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">New here?</span> Start in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Introductions</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Vendor questions or reviews?</span> Find your country section: <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=10" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Sverige</a>, <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Norge</a> or <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=18" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Danmark</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Selling or buying between members?</span> Use the marketplace under your country<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Training, diet, supplements?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Training, Diet and Supplements</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Running a cycle and want to log it?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=50" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cycle Logs</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Need a guide on cycles, PCT or bloodwork?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=53" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Guides</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Crypto and payments?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=51" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Crypto</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Brand discussion?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=6" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Brand Reviews</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Random stuff that does not fit anywhere?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=9" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Off Topic</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Something broken?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=65" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Bug Reports</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Feature idea?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=25" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Feedback and Support</a><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Board rules?</span> <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=23" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Rules and Guidelines</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
When in doubt, General Discussion works for most things.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Is On Your Mind?]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-13.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://roidboard.to/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">admin</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">General Discussion</span></span></div>
<br />
This is the open floor. Talk about what is on your mind, share something interesting, ask a question that does not fit neatly into another section.<br />
<br />
A few pointers on what goes where:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Specific brand or product discussion belongs in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=6" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Brand Reviews</a><br />
</li>
<li>Training programs, diet and supplement talk fits better in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Training, Diet and Supplements</a><br />
</li>
<li>Source talk and vendor discussion stays in the country vendor sections<br />
</li>
<li>Crypto questions go to <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=51" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Crypto</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Everything else? Post it here. Keep it respectful, keep it interesting, and do not be afraid to start a conversation nobody has started before.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">General Discussion</span></span></div>
<br />
This is the open floor. Talk about what is on your mind, share something interesting, ask a question that does not fit neatly into another section.<br />
<br />
A few pointers on what goes where:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Specific brand or product discussion belongs in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=6" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Brand Reviews</a><br />
</li>
<li>Training programs, diet and supplement talk fits better in <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Training, Diet and Supplements</a><br />
</li>
<li>Source talk and vendor discussion stays in the country vendor sections<br />
</li>
<li>Crypto questions go to <a href="https://roidboard.to/forumdisplay.php?fid=51" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Crypto</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Everything else? Post it here. Keep it respectful, keep it interesting, and do not be afraid to start a conversation nobody has started before.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcome, Introduce Yourself]]></title>
			<link>https://roidboard.to/thread-12.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://roidboard.to/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">admin</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://roidboard.to/thread-12.html</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Introductions</span></span></div>
<br />
New to Roidboard? Drop a post here and let people know who you are.<br />
<br />
You do not have to share anything you are not comfortable with. But a short intro helps the community get a sense of who is around. Here are some things you might mention:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>How long you have been training<br />
</li>
<li>Your experience with AAS, peptides or SARMs (if any)<br />
</li>
<li>Roughly where in Scandinavia you are based<br />
</li>
<li>What brought you here<br />
</li>
<li>What your current goals are<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Keep it casual. There is no template. Some people write two sentences, some write two paragraphs. Both are fine.<br />
<br />
One thing: read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">board rules</a> before you post anywhere else. It saves you from stepping on something by accident.<br />
<br />
Looking forward to seeing who shows up.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Introductions</span></span></div>
<br />
New to Roidboard? Drop a post here and let people know who you are.<br />
<br />
You do not have to share anything you are not comfortable with. But a short intro helps the community get a sense of who is around. Here are some things you might mention:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>How long you have been training<br />
</li>
<li>Your experience with AAS, peptides or SARMs (if any)<br />
</li>
<li>Roughly where in Scandinavia you are based<br />
</li>
<li>What brought you here<br />
</li>
<li>What your current goals are<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
Keep it casual. There is no template. Some people write two sentences, some write two paragraphs. Both are fine.<br />
<br />
One thing: read the <a href="https://roidboard.to/showthread.php?tid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">board rules</a> before you post anywhere else. It saves you from stepping on something by accident.<br />
<br />
Looking forward to seeing who shows up.]]></content:encoded>
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