IGF-1 LR3 log

[yohimbe]

Received my IGF-1 LR3 and have started my cycle-just did first pins-first time with IGF-1, so hoping for some results-seems to be very mixed reviews on it and not too much info on IGF-1 only cycles.

This is powdered form IGF so have reconstituted with 0.6% acetic acid.
The way I'm doing it is reconstituted the 1mg vial with 4ml 0.6% acetic acid so will be 250mcg per ml.
Then going to be pinning 50mcg bilaterally per day. I'm drawing 50mcg of IGF (0.2ml on insulin pin) and then filling the rest of the syringe with bacteriostatic water (0.8ml).
Thought there would be more pain with injecting 0.6% acetic acid (1 part white vinegar to 8 parts bacteriostatic water), but nothing really-was fine.

On workout days will be pinning bilaterally in major muscle group worked post workout, on non training days first thing in the morning in biceps bilaterally.

I'm not using any anabolics so this will be pure IGF log. I will be carrying on with my fat loss plan of 2 weeks pgcl and two weeks ECA and yohimbine hcl.

The only thing I'm going to change is will be adding more protein-another 50g per day and BCAA's pre and post workout, otherwise everything will be the same.

Only thing a little worried about is going hypo cos I'm following a strict keto diet, but will keep a coke or something around just after I've pinned just in case.

Stats are 182lbs and bodyfat around 11-12% (struggling with the caliper method alone but as close reading as can get).

Hoping to cut more bodyfat and gain some lean muscle with this cycle. Will be running it for 40 days.

Sooo are you sitting comfortably? Good then we shall begin....

[chiselmeat]

keep us posted, I am interested as I too have done IGF-1lr3 only cycles in the past. They can sting pretty bad whithout enough bac water on top of the acid.

[yohimbe]

Originally Posted by chiselmeat

keep us posted, I am interested as I too have done IGF-1lr3 only cycles in the past. They can sting pretty bad whithout enough bac water on top of the acid.

how did it work for you Chisel?

[chiselmeat]

You know it doesn't pack a wallup like steroids but I felt it had subtle effect on sub q fat loss and perhaps some muscle mass. But it was nothing spectacular. I have read that some of the benefits can progress months after a cycle very subtle.

[Action]

Good to hear Yohimbe.

Keep us updated. It will be interesting to see how a IGF only cycle works. I am curious.

Where is your IGF from?

You can definitely afford to up that protein intake.

[cookiedough]

Yohimbe's the man. Sharing this information is extremely generous and I, for one, appreciate the effort. Thank you again for these invaluable threads.

[ispilledmymilkonmypants]

Nice one Yohimbe, will be following with interest.

[yohimbe]

Did my third set of pinning today-pecs bilaterally post workout.

Am up about 3lbs, but probably just water from the carb up on friday, but non the less, definitely feeling much fuller and had a large pumps during the workout

Pins are fine no pain or sting from the acetic acid and no signs of going hypo post pinning.

So far so good

[yohimbe]

Day 4 pinned triceps post workout.

Still up around three pounds which isn't from the carb up.

Muscles definitely feeling a lot fuller and was a noticeable increased pump in the gym, also think vascularity has improved slightly.

No problems with going hypo so far, so feeling good at this stage

[yohimbe]

Another thing that may be unrelated to the igf that I can't find any info on, is my libido seems to be up.
As far as my research goes, I couldn't find anything to suggest igf would have an effect on libido, but have noticed over the last two days a definite increase in libido.

Anyone who"s used IGF noticed this effect?

[Action]

Originally Posted by yohimbe

Anyone who"s used IGF noticed this effect?

Not really. But then again, I've never used it my itself.

Yet another reason to use IGF!

[Dead23]

Why would you go Hypo on Igf Yo??

[yohimbe]

Originally Posted by Dead23

Why would you go Hypo on Igf Yo??

It's insulin like growth factor and affects the same receptors as insulin, so it will drop your blood sugar levels-it manipulates glucose at a cellular level.
One of the problems many experience on IGF is lethargy caused by low blood sugar levels. And if you take insulin with IGF you need to adjust the insulin dose lower as the igf already affects the glucose levels-in fact I'd avoid insulin altogether with igf-asking for shit.

A lot is dependant on your natural blood sugar levels, if they are relatively low naturally you could end up going hypo on igf.

[yohimbe]

Day 6

So far so good with the igf-am holding at 185lbs, but have definitely lost more bodyfat and gained some muscle.
I have upped my protein intake as planned and am getting good pumps in the gym and definite increase in vascularity.

No problems so far with going hypo or lethargy.

Am going to start pgcl tomorrow so will see how the two interact with each other.

[cookiedough]

Good work YO, I'm reading every day. Keep it up man!

[leigh]

May'be when your finished, you could post some before and after shots? I'd like to see that.

I'm going to be subscribing to this, very interesting.

[yohimbe]

Been on the pgcl and igf-1 lr3 for couple of days now and really hits you-the feeling of lethargy is quite harsh. Not even sure why, but by the end of the day Im finished.

On the upside, my weight is holding the same more or less, but have lost more bodyfat and the abs are really starting to come out, this is definitely the leanest Ive been in my life.

Ive upped my protein intake quite drastically-my appetite is huge and am hungry all the time despite increasing my protein so much.
Going to keep an eye on the mirror as dont want to gain any bodyfat and keep losing hopefully, but so far am still losing.
Will do some measurements again.

The other thing is it may be placebo, but am sure there is site growth on my bis-realised I left the goddam tape measure at exs place, but will get one and track this as well. Could be the reduction in bodyfat making it look like it, but really does appear to be site growth.

So far am happy with the igf-its not going to give you tremendous growth like a cycle of tren and is more of a sculpting/aesthetic tool so far, but for my goals anything that drops bodyfat and retains or has any muscle growth is the shit.

[Mr.Nick]

Thanks for the log bro, I've been wanting to see something like this for a while. I'm probly gonna order some when I get a little more cash together.

[Action]

Bump on the updates.

Acetic acid can be a little stingy at times.

[yohimbe]

Been on the combo of pgcl and igf for a week now and there seems to be a very synergistic effect between the two ito of fat loss

Im sitting at 186-187lbs now post workout, so am up around 4lbs, but seem to have lost further bodyfat visually.
I have upped my protein intake quite a bit-by about 60% but the bodyfat is still dropping.
Vascularity has increased. Pumps in the gym are good and feel twice the size when I leave the gym than when i walked in.

Still suffer from lethargy but havent gone hypo yet.
Only thing Ive changed pinning wise is that instead of cutting the igf (in acetic acid base) with bacteriostatic water in syringe when pinning, am cutting it with b12, hopefully to help energy levels a bit.

Appetite is up drastically and have to keep this under control.

So far am happy with the igf and especially with the combo of the igf and pgcl

[WetWorks]

when on IGF you won't gain any fat.

[dieselman2388]

I have never had good experiences with these peptides lol, Considering their cost as well I just can't see myself using them ever again. I'm glad you are liking the IGF tho my friend wish it worked for me

[cookiedough]

The cost of this stuff is def a drawback. Yohimbe's been fighting the flab for three years or so and has finally found the elixir that works for him. It can take years of experimenting to find what works for each individual. That's why it's frustrating to newbies b/c they want the "best" fat burner protocol and expect a simple answer/quick fix.

Nice work YO.

[cookiedough]

Dumb question YO: are you pinning 50 mcg in each location i.e. total 100 mcgs pinned daily? Or are you pinning 25 mcgs in each location i.e. total 50 mcgs daily? I assume it's the latter, but just want to clarify. THanks, CD

[yohimbe]

As Cookie says its all about experimentation and it takes a while. For me the pgcl broke the back and the igf is allowing me to increase calories without gaining fat.
The cost of peptides is a little restrictive, although the igf isn't too bad considering 40 days on 40 days off and will using two vials for a cycle its around $140 for nearly 3 month cycle

I've just finished the 1st vial today so am half through my cycle.
I'm sitting at 190lbs, have increased my calories quite a bit-protein-and am on around 250g protein per day, training days hitting the 300g mark. Bodyfat is staying the same, which I'm happy with considering the weight gain, but still want to get leaner.

The lethargy is not as bad, but still feel it esp on the pgcl. The pumps in the gym are good and vascularity is improving.
Will do a bodyfat test this week with 5 pt caliper test and take some measurements.

All in all am happy with the igf and is a worthwhile investment-nothing dramatic but an aesthetic tool. ITO of as part of a cycle, it would be a great tool to use to increase appetite and keep bodyfat low while increasing protein. Also would be a great tool for pct IMO and will be trying this in the near future