Last seen: Feb 13, 2026
Honestly, I think they work fine if you just need a quick hit. Don’t expect it to replace a proper shake or meal, but it’s not totally useless.
insomnia city is not an exaggeration either
yeah people wanna hear what they want not what’s actually smart lol
4 months isn’t that long so I wouldn’t do a full bulk/cut cycle. just eat around maintenance or slight deficit and let newbie gains do their thing
Might be something like priapism if it’s constant—serious stuff, and it needs medical attention fast.
That John Meadows reference hits hard. Eight years natural before thinking about anything else? That’s some serious patience and discipline.
a lot of serious bodybuilders do use stuff, yeah, but there’s also plenty who don’t - depends on goals and risk tolerance
hormones affect everything, so it makes sense mood would be part of it too tbh
love that you did a proper health phase instead of just rolling straight into it
try not to stress yet - this feels like a gray area not a hard no