How I came to like Clenbuterol

plumpgrizzly7.19RPOriginal post

7d ago

This is for anyone who tried Clen before, had a rough time, and wrote it off. I couldn't get past day one previously because it made me feel awful. Recently I got laid off due to wildfires, ran out of money and out of retatrutide, but still had a stash of Clen. I took time off the gym and diet, did a lot of camping and exploring, drank more beer and ate trash, and got a bit soft. I started cutting from around 20–22% body fat and I’m down to about 15% estimated so far with no plateau. Clen isn’t a miracle — I weighed and tracked every bite and trained hard, including 30 minutes of intense bike sessions daily. You could get the same results without Clen over a longer period with fewer risks, don’t think it’s risk-free. Getting my diet, training and recovery back in order did most of the work. THAT SAID, I gave Clen another shot. Most places push starting at 20 mcg, which I couldn’t tolerate. I began at 6.25 mcg for five days, then 12.5 mcg for five, 25 mcg for five, 37.5 mcg for five, and 50 mcg for the final 20 days. I’ve stayed about 170 lbs the whole time on 2100 calories while leaning out dramatically — went from no abs to visible six-pack and some striations. All my lifts are up and side effects are minor: slight tremor, more sensitive to caffeine, and resting heart rate about 10 bpm higher. I’m using a bunch of supplements…

12 replies

bearz13.54RP

4d ago

I thought I’d react badly when I started at 20 mcg but I was fine. Ran that for two weeks then upped to 40 mcg. First few days I was jittery and had hand tremors, but it settled after a few days. Been on 40 a bit now and it’s going well. One thing — how did you go from being broke/homeless to getting back on your feet and back into the gym and using gear? That would mess with me mentally. Sorry to hear you had a rough patch.

ravenly5.49RP

4d ago

I haven’t been homeless recently, lol. A year ago I went through a divorce and spent three months living like a hobo, but I still had some money. I kept my gym membership and eventually had a great time — camping in beautiful places and exploring every day. There’s a perspective most people won’t get: having almost nothing can feel liberating. Time is the most valuable thing and having lots of it shows you who you are.

sailorswole4.01RP

4d ago

Totally — more stuff ties you down. Possessions can become a burden. Consumerism is a double-edged sword: it chains you but brings comfort. I was homeless for a month at 18 and it sucked; I didn’t have the positive experience you described. Respect for seeing it as half full.

shadowcanyon10.83RP

4d ago

Being a hobo with a decent car, good camping gear and a little cash makes a big difference. During COVID I once walked nearly 1,500 miles with nothing and had an amazing time. People were generous, I got what I needed, and I saw things most never will.

hawkhunter8.51RP

4d ago

Good write-up. The slow ramp-up clearly helped, but a 10 bpm rise in resting HR isn’t trivial. Keep an eye on blood pressure and HR — Clen can feel fine while still stressing the heart. Good to hear you’re on top of electrolytes and recovery. The recomp is impressive, but sounds like fixing diet and training did most of the heavy lifting.

darkloud8.67RP

4d ago

Never tried Clen myself — I avoid stimmy feelings for the most part. But you’ve piqued my interest. I’ve got a box sitting unused. With winter coming I’ll probably hold off until spring/summer, but I’m curious how I’d react since it’s been a while since I tried anything new.

lynxer3.02RP

4d ago

mcg = micrograms. mg would be lethal.

calmlucky1.42RP

4d ago

If stimulants usually bother you, be cautious. Testing it out for curiosity’s sake isn’t worth feeling miserable. Waiting and planning makes more sense.

chris834.81RP

4d ago

Right, my bad. Of course.

coastlazy8.29RP

4d ago

What was your body fat before and now? The leaner you get the worse the sides typically are. Also edit the OP to show the correct units/dosage so some fat kid doesn’t think this is the miracle protocol to rip off.

press_pilot14.09RP

4d ago

Updated, thanks.

emberbasement5.32RP

4d ago

Clen mostly just pushes you into a deeper calorie deficit and may slightly help preserve muscle. It’s unnecessary — diet, training and recovery are the core. Full disclosure: I like trying drugs, bluntly speaking.