MY 6 wk 1-ALPHA LOG

[xhrr]

I'm the same way sometimes I workout fasted and sometimes I don't but never noticed a dip in performance barring nutrition is on point the remained of the day or day leading up to fasted workout.

[mattys4]

I always perform much better fasted but that is something I got used to with IF protocol. I think some people do not experience a heightened performance level during fasting but many do, has to do with body type I think.

I am definitly not one of those people. I go with 40+c pre and If I go under 200c daily my performance drops dramatically.

[PalmFist]

I've done carb cycling and its not for me at all. Mood flux n weakness at the gym. I've also ran days with very little fuel as a Marine and know that you do get used to it eventually, even to the point where you're not hungry at all and begin to eat even less while maintaining the same high level of physical activity. Carbs are my best friend and fuel me for weights though. I simply do not perform well without them preworkout. And solid carbs at that.

[PalmFist]

I remember reading a study on fasted workouts releasing more testosterone and growth hormone during and after the exercise is completed. Then again I'm sure there's a study contradicting that one as well. Studies...

[PalmFist]

By the by, muscle soreness has decreased dramatically. I've had no DOMS since my leg workout on Saturday.

[mattys4]

I've done carb cycling and its not for me at all. Mood flux n weakness at the gym. I've also ran days with very little fuel as a Marine and know that you do get used to it eventually, even to the point where you're not hungry at all and begin to eat even less while maintaining the same high level of physical activity. Carbs are my best friend and fuel me for weights though. I simply do not perform well without them preworkout. And solid carbs at that.

I work out first thing am so though id rather eat I usually use vitargo/glycomyx or whatever and some bcaas then a preworkout like 15 minutes later

[PalmFist]

I work out first thing am so though id rather eat I usually use vitargo/glycomyx or whatever and some bcaas then a preworkout like 15 minutes later

I prefer solids over liquids. If I'm in a bind Ill mix dextrose powder in my preworkout which does help when in a clutch, but I can still do more with solid carbs.

[DreamWeaver]

I remember reading a study on fasted workouts releasing more testosterone and growth hormone during and after the exercise is completed. Then again I'm sure there's a study contradicting that one as well. Studies...

I am sure that there is many benefits, but it may be some people don't get the same effect. For me I know it is the case cuz I can really feel added power and strength in my fasted workouts. I have a very unevolved system. The reason our bodies adapted this way is that we had to go long periods without eating way back when. We needed vast amounts of energy and agression to go out as slay that large beast we needed to gorge on. Some people are less efficient this way so IF is not for them. Ectos generally need to eat every few hours where I could get by with once a day and still perform at top form.

[mattys4]

Ya in as close to 100% ecto as you can get carbs are necessary for me as well as every couple hours. My wife is a figure competitor.and if she.even.looks at carbs outside of veggies her.performance.drops and. She.feels like crap.

[DreamWeaver]

Ya in as close to 100% ecto as you can get carbs are necessary for me as well as every couple hours. My wife is a figure competitor.and if she.even.looks at carbs outside of veggies her.performance.drops and. She.feels like crap.

Good example, we're all so different.

[PalmFist]

DAY 12 SHOULDERS/CALVES
Weight 192
Seated Calf Raise
15@90x3
Standing Calf Raise
20@160x3
Seated DB Press
12@50, 10@60, 10@70, 6@80
Standing Cable Rear Lateral
10@25, 10@30, 9+1@35, 8@35
Seated Bent Over DB Rear Lateral
10@25x3
One Arm Cable Side Raise (machine c)
10@70x3
Standing BB Front Raise
12@50x3, 20@40
DB Shrug
10@75x4

Shoulder workout has really improved. My form has gotten much better allowing me to hit target muscles much better than last week, even if weights didn't increase dramatically. Side raises and rear raises especially are much stronger.

[PalmFist]

This **** is really meeting my expectations so far. Very impressed with the steady gains I'm experiencing. I've gained 10 lbs so far.

[xhrr]

This **** is really meeting my expectations so far. Very impressed with the steady gains I'm experiencing. I've gained 10 lbs so far.

Pretty impressive how much would you have normally gained naturally at this many calories?

Any sides?

[PalmFist]

Pretty impressive how much would you have normally gained naturally at this many calories?

Any sides?

At two weeks in, without a PH and at the same caloric surplus, I would probably have gained a similar amount of weight. Probably 7-10 lbs. That said, I would not have gained the stellar increases in strength or LBM. That's the big difference here, LBM. My muscles are much fuller and dense. And that's pretty awesome in and of itself. Most PHs leave you with wet gains, a lot of water weight and bloat. This one is dry and solid, much better. If I can gain another 10 lbs before the end of cycle than we'll know for sure how much mass this Shiz is capable of.

So far no significant sides. The last couple days I've noticed being less horny by frequency, meaning I'm usually horny all day whereas lately I've been horny only at certain times of the day. But this has not had a negative effect on efficiency or quality of sex with my wife. No signs of estrogen conversion. No lethargy.

[edje007]

This **** is really meeting my expectations so far. Very impressed with the steady gains I'm experiencing. I've gained 10 lbs so far.

10lbs.....nice......this is just the beginning. Holy sh(i)t....

[DreamWeaver]

Nice results I think we're batting 1000 so far....

Love the fact the gains are fairly dry..

[Rush954]

That's a whole lot of weight fast. I'm surprised. Keep up the good work. Sounds like another great finaflex product.

[PalmFist]

Nice results I think we're batting 1000 so far....

Love the fact the gains are fairly dry..

Yut!

[chefbo]

i can't wait to start this stuff. i am ready for the bulk!!!!!!!

[PalmFist]

I'm the only non-sponsored log right now so I have no reason the BS anyone here