Planning to compete next spring, starting to train now.

[Outstanding]

I would contact the company, and I bet they will replace it free of charge.

Nope

They just explained that packaging in the industry could be better and the product, they assured me, never came into the public's hands (so there is NO WAY it was tampered with, right?)

Just to ease my mind, what does everyone's Test Force 2 look and taste like? Thanks!

[Cooky32]

I am 95% sure. I mean every time I order a PH or test booster I wonder, but its most likely fine.

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I am 95% sure. I mean every time I order a PH or test booster I wonder, but its most likely fine.

Thanks man!

By the way, it's a semi-fruit punch tasting off whitish powder that has a nice smell but slightly pungent taste when taken on its own that I wouldn't recommend. Seem right and similar to everyone else's?

[manicstudio]

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[Cooky32]

Not sure. I know most natty boosters have a very distinct smell to them

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Not sure. I know most natty boosters have a very distinct smell to them

Thanks. It doesn't list a flavor on the container, but it is definitely flavored with something. I very mild fruit punch perhaps. Anyway, the powder (TestForce2) is almost a perfect bright white.

[ZamaMan]

Cool on the contest. Here's some no BS sources of wisdom for you bro

lyle mcdonald from body recomposition

Martin Berkham from lean gains

jcd from jcd fitness.

Sorry can't link the sites due to rules but search their names on google and you'll find them. They are all on the cutting edge of the science of this sport and don't give you bogus info. Jcd is the simpliest source of info and easiest to read. Lyle is the deepest as he is a scientist.

[ray357]

I am not too internet savvy, so pardon me if I broke rules. Am I not aloud to post links on here? I started a blog with my progress pics and diet and stuff. What are the rules? I posted it before but it's not here anymore?

[Cooky32]

Where did it go?

[ray357]

Not sure where it went, but it is smallraymond. blogspot .com
I spaced the site out, so just copy paste and eliminate the spaces.

[JayDee6]

I found a contest prep writeup for diet/nutrition up to contest, I think it was from the Scivation site and it was a free download.

I def think the final 2-3 weeks are the most challenging, just stay focused it's a great and fulfilling journey!

true. 2 weeks out and 1 week out are where it gets tricky. that is when the sodium and water intake get altered and things get a bit more "tricky."

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true. 2 weeks out and 1 week out are where it gets tricky. that is when the sodium and water intake get altered and things get a bit more "tricky."

OH man.... (shakes and lowers head)

Never, ever, manipulate sodium and water. It does... not... work. You can't time and predict the endless myriad of physiological mechanisms as play in vivo. You'll only end up, like MILLIONS of other amateur (AND professional) bodybuilders before you, explaining to your friends and family who came to see you compete how "Great you looked the week before!"

I'm not trying to convince you of this, or stating my opinion. It is fact. Period. Only trying to help you avoid these plaguing and laughably common downfalls of even the most educated bodybuilders.

[ray357]

Well guys, I found my show. It is the Gold Coast and Mari Redondo Classic in Miami, on May 7th. This is perfect because I leave for DC on May 12th. I am 15 weeks out. I am using a nutritionist, Jason Croce. He has a website, which is his name .com. He has assessed my LBM and broke down my macros to exact numbers. He also broke down how much of each macro is needed per meal. Having him on board has made life alot easier. All I do now is cook a boat load of food, pre weigh it, then break it all down into the right portions. I got the vacuum sealed ziplock bags, and I eat at 6, 9, 12, 3, 6, 9.

I have BCAAs before 5am cardio, and I alternate meals, solid, liquid, repeat.
I currently use Mitotropin for a fat burner. Many people don't like it, but I do. I have issues with anxiety so I don't use the "concentrated" fat burners with geranium stem.
I am currently using Superpump MAX for preworkout. I also use Transananyl (sp) Glutamine (TAG). I have vanadyl and chromium before every solid meal. I think that is it so far.

[Cooky32]

Very nice. Good stuff. I agree with a previous post. All I used was sea salt on my food, and didnt cut it out. I drank a lot of water Mon-Wed the last week. 1/2 gallon thursday, and enough to get food down friday while taking taraxatone, or dandelion and uva ursi, with potassium to prevent cramping. Good luck bro!!!!!

[Outstanding]

Very nice. Good stuff. I agree with a previous post. All I used was sea salt on my food, and didnt cut it out. I drank a lot of water Mon-Wed the last week.

Exactly, and thanks by the way. If you're in shape, you're in shape... and if not, well, no magical wizardry is going to change that fact come Saturday morning.

[Cooky32]

TRUE. I cant wait to do another show, even though the diet is Hell. I want it bad.

[JayDee6]

OH man.... (shakes and lowers head)

Never, ever, manipulate sodium and water. It does... not... work. You can't time and predict the endless myriad of physiological mechanisms as play in vivo. You'll only end up, like MILLIONS of other amateur (AND professional) bodybuilders before you, explaining to your friends and family who came to see you compete how "Great you looked the week before!"

I'm not trying to convince you of this, or stating my opinion. It is fact. Period. Only trying to help you avoid these plaguing and laughably common downfalls of even the most educated bodybuilders.

Well.....I SUCCEEDED with this and watched myself get more and more vascular and striated up to the day of my show, so I will stick with what works(for me).

[Cooky32]

Thats good. if it aint broke dont fix it.

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Well.....I SUCCEEDED with this and watched myself get more and more vascular and striated up to the day of my show, so I will stick with what works(for me).

I've never once seen this work without drug and diuretic intervention - ever. I won't belabor the topic by going on and on about the fact I've observed countless athletes as well as been behind the scenes regarding professionals practices at the Mr. Olympia for example, but suffice it to say if you truly were able to 'trick' your bodies mineral levels and pump action/reaction perfectly with the minuscule window of opportunity as you step on stage in front of the judges without sacrificing muscle fullness and pump, then I'm impressed!

[Outstanding]

TRUE. I cant wait to do another show, even though the diet is Hell. I want it bad.

Ha, isn't this weird? Every year I compete, I tell myself "No WAY will I ever do this again for some applause and a plastic trophy!" But then, the bug bites me again!