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Steroid Use (Dianabol) – A Practical Timeline



Week 0 – Baseline

• No anabolic steroid use yet.

• Body weight, strength, and body composition are recorded for future comparison.




Weeks 1–4 – Initiation Phase

• Daily Dose: 10 mg of Dianabol (oral tablet).

• Administration Schedule: Take the pill once a day in the morning with food to reduce GI irritation.

• Expected Physiological Effects:

– Rapid rise in glycogen storage → early weight gain (~0.5–1 kg).

– Increase in lean body mass due to protein synthesis stimulation.

– Short-term water retention, especially within the first week (≈2–3 kg) primarily intramuscular and subcutaneous.




Monitoring:

– Weekly weigh‑ins; track changes in skinfold measurements.

– Daily log of appetite, mood, and any adverse symptoms (e.g., bloating).




Potential Side Effects:

– Mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

– Occasional flushing or headaches due to vasodilation.

– Rare but possible lipid profile alterations; periodic fasting lipid panel advised.





Sustained Use Over 4–6 Weeks (Post‑Water Retention Phase)



After the initial water shift, subsequent weight changes become dominated by lean mass gains.

- Expected Lean Mass Increase

- Week 1–3: ~0.25 kg of muscle per week = ~0.75 kg total.

- Week 4–6: Additional ~0.20 kg per week due to cumulative adaptation, totaling ~1.2 kg lean gain.



- Total Expected Body‑Weight Gain (excluding water)

- Roughly ~1.5 kg over the full six weeks if training intensity and nutrition remain optimal.



- Relative Fat Gain

- If caloric surplus is modest (~250–300 kcal/day), fat accrual may be limited to ~0.2–0.3 kg, primarily as subcutaneous tissue (e.g., abdominal area).





Key Factors Influencing the Outcome



Factor Effect on Body‑Weight Gain


Training Intensity Higher loads → greater hypertrophy → more weight gain


Volume per Session More sets/reps → increased muscle growth


Recovery (Sleep, Rest Days) Adequate recovery → better protein synthesis


Protein Intake (>1.6 g/kg/day) Supports muscle repair and growth


Total Energy Balance Positive balance → additional fat or glycogen stores


Hydration & Electrolytes Affects plasma volume, influencing weight



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4️⃣ Quick Take‑away




Immediate (next day): Expect a 0.5–1 kg increase in scale weight mainly from glycogen + water retention after the workout.


Short term (several days): Scale may stay near baseline as glycogen stores normalize; any additional gain would likely be minimal (~0.2 kg) unless caloric intake remains high.


Longer term (weeks): If training continues and calorie surplus persists, weight will rise gradually due to increased muscle mass and potentially body fat.






> Pro tip: To isolate true strength gains from weight fluctuations, use a combination of measures—strength tests, body composition scans, and visual assessment—rather than relying solely on the scale.



Happy lifting! ?️‍♂️?



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