Personal Journal of my post cycle-bridge using LA’s 4-4-4 theory (Part 1) - by Scorpio
Alas the time has come, the end of my bulker approaches. Having gained a lot of weight and made great strength gains I, like everyone, wish to keep and maintain of as much of this as humanly possible. After talking to LA I decided to adopt his theory/program. I’d like to point out this is totally his design and work, I am simply a lab rat, so to speak.

At the end of my bulker I used Long R IGF-1 for the last four weeks. The compound was remarkable, eat as much as you want and lose weight, get more definition, and always feel “pumped.” Sounds like a “too good to be true!” ad, however I can say it worked for me.

His program is fairly simple. 4 weeks of insulin, then 4 weeks of IGF, then 4 weeks of insulin again. I must note that I have used insulin in the past and have had great results with it. I am no novice to this, I did not take this journey lightly and always do my homework first, as should anyone. LA wisely cautioned me that since I just came off IGF-1, that I will be more insulin receptive (caution noted here,) and to take it slow at the beginning. I’m also starting directly with clenbuterol (typical ramp) for it’s anti-catabolic properties/ fat burning. Also Arimidex to reduce estrogen (I know you know this already, get on with it!!)

I will start this with the first four weeks, which would be the Insulin (part 1).

The program starts with a typical clenbuterol ramp on day one.

.25mgs arimidex every other day

10iu’s humalog post workout

15 iu’s Humalin r 4 hours later.

Fat shall be reduced while the insulin is active, Protein shall be at least 2.5 grams per body pound However caloric intake shall be reduced by 1000 from the bulker.

Now the part I shall have a problem with, workouts shall reduced. Sets for each body part reduced to 6 to 8 low rep. No cardio. In LA's words,"when you want to add in more sets.....DON'T!!

Week 1 thru 4 and quick background.

Before starting this post cycle journey, it would make sense to quickly mention the cycle itself. It was a simple cycle that I used for bulking

Weeks 1-12 1000mgs Test entethenate a week
Weeks 1-12 500mgs Deca a week
Weeks 1-5 50mgs od Dianabol every day.
Weeks 4-8 Humolog 10iu’s Post work out 2 times a week.
IGF-1 Long R weeks 8-12 50mcgs everyday 5 days on 2 days off.
This cycle gave me great strength, and I added a lot of weight, and of course body fat with it.

After the last week of the cycle and IGF-1, I immediatley started a clenbuterol ramp and Arimidex. I also started my Insulin. My calories were decreased, and macro break down was 50% protein, 30%carbs, and 20% fat. Using a tape measure for a waist guide, I started out at 37". (hey I was bulking.)

According to LA’s dosage pattern I was to do 10iu’s post workout form day one of Humalog and 4 hours later 15iu’s Humalin-R. After his warning about IGF-1 and it’s effect on insulin, I decided to start at 5iu’s, to gauge the effect. I noted no problems and continued with my normal insulin routine until the later doseage which I went at 10iu. No problems to note and throughout the week I ramped in up quickly to the desired dose.

I began to notice quickly that the insulin was giving me great pumps and much more muscle fullness then before. IGF-1 increases insulin sensitivity, and I noticed more results with insulin almost immediately. The ester was still full in my system, however by dropping my calories by 1000 and adding clenbuterol and Arimidex, I began losing water and bodyfat at a slow pace. The “less rep” workout seemed a little silly at first, especially with the ester full in my system, however by weeks end the pumps where more severe and noted to myself “less is more” frequently.

I lost about 5 pounds, I believe mostly water. The clenbuterol was really in me and I’m a house of fire on it. Insulin going well, no problems to note. Still noting muscle fullness. The appearance of losing more bodyfat is noticable. Strength at the gym has maintained, liking the less is more routine that he gave me. Hit it hard in intense and get the hell out of there. Plus with no cardio I have a lot of time on my hands. Clenbuterol is ramping down by weeks end. Arimidex to continue throughout. Using the tape again I lost one inch in waist measurement. Mostly water I assume.

Totally off the Clenbuterol, miss the kick, but I was becoming immune to it anyhow. After talking to LA I decided to up my post workout slin from 10iu’s to 15iu’s. Still noticing full pumps, had one bad incident and went a little hypo, this has never happened to me before. I immediatley got dizzy, cold, and then started to sweat. I grabbed a can of pepsi and it went away immediatley. Must note that I dropped the calories by 750, per LA’s scheme. Weight has dropped 8 pounds. Strength however has pretty much maintained. Feeling fuller and the pumps are great, looking forward to the IGF-1 at the beginning of week 5. At the end of this week I begin clomid therapy, nothing out of the norm, just wanted to mention it. Using the tape yet again, I noticed that I lost only 1/4 of an inch around the wasit this week, for a total of 1 1/4 inches thusfar.

Getting itchy to get back on the IGF. It's one week away. No problems to note thusfar. The low reps are serving me well, I'm maintaining weight. The insulin helped with maintaining size. Weight loss has leveled off I remain at 8lbs lost so far. Using the tape measure, yet again, I have lost nothing this week around the waist. I assume the insulin had something to do with that also, due to my diet being clean. I'm curious as to the effect of the IGF now and how much fat I shall lose. Overall so far I'm pleased with the results and what I maintained.

Next issue-Weeks 5 thru 8 my trial with IGF alone.

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