The good:
1. Muscles
This one is obvious. The reason people use gear is because they want to get bigger. And that is what anabolic androgenic steroids are very good at doing. Depending on experience, compounds used, diet and training, it's not uncommon to see gains upwards of 20 pounds in a 12 week cycle (of course, that is assuming you work your ass off).
2. Strength
While some compounds are better than others at increasing strength, you will generally see rapid increases in the weight you use on your bench, deadlift and squat.
3. You'll feel better
A lot of people talk about the mood swings and roid rage, but in my experience, I feel good on cycle. The supraphysiological levels of testosterone and other androgens make you feel alpha and just generally good. Overall, I feel like I have a lot more energy during the day.
4. Awesome workouts
Lifting while on cycle is great. It seems like you're always in beast mode and having great workouts.
The bad:
1. Testicular atrophy
The plain and simple truth is your balls will shrink (although it can be mitigated with the use of HCG). Luckily, this is temporary and they will grow back as you start a proper post cycle therapy. But remember this: smaller potatoes make the steak look bigger.
2. Puffy nipples
Most compounds will convert to estrogen in the body (a process called aromatization). This excess estrogen can cause your nipples to get puffy and possibly cause gyno if you don't control it. That's why the use of an aromatase inhibitor is very important.
3. Possible negative mood swings
Some people will experience mood swings. This is by no means experience by all users or even most users, but it is possible--usually in people who are already prone to anger issues. I personally don't buy into the roid rage talk.
Obviously this is by no means an exhaustive list, but it might help some people.
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