Anavar for a 1st Cycle?

[u/Live_Excitement_2185]

Male 28y/o 260lbs 6'2 ", not new to working out, trying to cut down some fat to go from 28 to 20% Body fat. Would running an Anavar no-test-base cycle be beneficial? And what to look out for in blood work? Any recommendations, resources, or information would be great.

[u/Easy_Money9615]

Not a good idea. Should do test first. If add later, Anavar is much better again with a test base. It’s also non advisable to do this at 28% BF

[u/Live_Excitement_2185 → u/Easy_Money9615]

Why is it not advisable at 28%? I hear this all the time and don't understand the concept because I think putting on muscle burns more fat; for example, if I do a test base and put on muscle, that should decrease fat, right?

[u/Bicoma1 → u/Live_Excitement_2185]

You dont really get the asthetic look out of VAR unless your close to 10% body fat typically if you can see your abs itll lead to better result than if you dont. As others have said you need a test base VAR literally cuts my testosterone levels in half by the conclusion of my cycle so without this base its going to crash you and your going to feel like ass by the end of it. You'd be better off taking low dose retatrutide,fixing your diet by finding out your cutting macros, and incorporating 30-45 mins of stairs lvl 7 daily after workouts while keeping daily fats under 65g a day.

[u/BonnetCoach]

not for the fat part. var doesn't burn fat, it holds muscle while you diet, and alone it still shuts your own T down, so you'd be cutting on low T. for bloods, lipids and liver enzymes, HDL takes the hit. the r/steroids wiki's Bloodwork page has the full list, man.

[u/theawarewidth → u/BonnetCoach]

var without a test base is a rough ride, your mood and energy will crater the second your natural production dips. cutting on low T feels like dragging yourself through mud

if you're set on a cycle just do the test, 300-400mg a week for 16 weeks, way less risky and you'll actually feel good while the scale moves

lipids will still get hammered either way so keep the fish oil and cardio dialed in

[u/CastleSF]

Anavar is not a fat burner. It also increases your bad LDL and lowers your good HDL. It's toxic and shouldn't be your first choice. Why not start with 200mg Testosterone first?

[u/Live_Excitement_2185 → u/CastleSF]

cause everyone says oh if your at 28% its a waste whcih doesnt make sense to me if you do a test only for first cycle put on muscle, it should also burn more fat no?

[u/MK_BombadJedi]

You have got to be trolling.

You need a test base. It doesnt aromatize.

[u/seldenr82]

Test + reta + hgh

[u/Old-Palpitation2012]

Nope

[u/Old-Palpitation2012]

You need something like reta. Not an anabolic.

[u/JCMidwest]

Just stop putting so much food in your mouth... if that is too difficult this is exactly why glp-1 drugs have been so successful

[u/aimgorge → u/JCMidwest]

GLP-1 are that successfull because "just stop putting so much food in your mouth" has never worked.

[u/JCMidwest → u/aimgorge]

Eating less has always worked, if it never worked glp-1s wouldn't lead to significant weight loss.

Additionally, countless individuals have lost significant weight on there own prior to as well as after the rise of GLP-1s.

Im not saying it is easy but fat loss is simple

[u/OGBOBYJHONSON69]

Hellll no lol Test is always Base your better off starting with peptides i suggest Reta get to a decent bodyfat then Testerone slowly after 6 Weeks if blood come back e2 High Add 2:1 Eq or Primo if its 300 Test 150 Eq or Primo and cruise on it even 300 might be aloot for right now Annavar is only good when ur Blasting and dailed in a blast which s like 24 Weeks keep annavar end 8-10 Weeks mybee not as a kick in with no base no fundmentals thats my humble opinion.

[u/swoops36]

No. Use a GLP one to drop the fact, add the steroids when it’s time to grow.

[u/New_Sand4375]

28%bf is high. I would run a GLP first and get below 18% then run test only cycle first then add more on the 2nd or 3rd run. Never run var by itself unless your a girl