Focus XT - methods of consumption?

**deh707** · 08-30-2011 07:56 PM

I know the official instructions say to take a scoop (1 serving) with 8oz water, and if you are gonna take a 2nd serving, wait 6-8 hours after your first serving before taking the 2nd.

Those instructions have worked well for me, however I decided to try other methods of consumption:

Other method #1:
a. Wait at least 30-60 minutes after a meal (wait time depending on size of meal)
b. Chug a 1/2 scoop or 1 full scoop with only 4oz of water maximum.

with the above method, i've noticed the effects kick in MUCH faster (like 10-15 minutes instead of 30 minutes for the official method), and the effects last longer (about 3 hours instead of 2 hours).

Other method #2: (intra-style, I got this idea from Ultima users who use this method)
a. Wait at least 30-60 minutes after a meal (wait time depending on size of meal)
b. Chug a 1/2 scoop with 4oz of water maximum.
c. start mental activity
d. 20-30 minutes later, mix a 1/2 scoop into 4oz of water, and sip every 10 minutes or so. (similar to supplements that are used intra-workout, like bcca's)

with method #2, i notice the effects kick in faster just like method #1, but the effects last MUCH longer (like 4-5 hours after the first chug)

i'm sure the effects would last even longer when the dosages are increased. I just don't want too much caffeine.

Anyone try other methods?

**mw1** · 08-30-2011 08:11 PM

I tend to take mine on an empty stomach(chugged). Either first thing in the morning instead of my coffee or Pre wo, however method #2 seems like a good one

**Blergs** · 08-31-2011 01:01 AM

umm 125-250ml grapfruit juice with it if you really cant wait the extra 15 min lol
man some people make things so complicated. 1 scoop + a cup + water, then drink

**Blergs** · 08-31-2011 01:02 AM

I do love this stuff myself. i was givin a tub of it, very nice stuff for work i cant lie :-)

**deh707** · 08-31-2011 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Blergs

umm 125-250ml grapfruit juice with it if you really cant wait the extra 15 min lol
man some people make things so complicated. 1 scoop + a cup + water, then drink

lol doesn't sound too complicated to me. and yeah that 125-250ml amount of water seems to be a sweetspot for when i want it fast.

**ConcreteConny** · 09-03-2011 06:44 AM

I take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. A full scoop, with my BCAA's/EAA's and I am wide awake after 15min.
And I use another scoop later in the day for pre workout

But the mthods OP mentioned sure sound interesting, gotta do some testing myself I guess

**Ganched** · 09-10-2011 02:43 PM

I find with a good sleep, taking this stuff in the morning doesn't really boost your focus. I start my day with calisthenics (Convict Conditioning), and cool down with piracetam and choline. To the office by 07:30 - and if I skip my lunch walk and/or calisthenics; or if I'm in a lot of meetings, by mid-afternoon my mind is full of cobwebs. On those days, about 14:30-15:00, I am really lagging - that's when I take a scoop of Focus XT with 4-5 ounces water on an empty stomach, with a second scoop 30 minutes later. The taste and mental clarity is "refreshing" and I'm good to go until 18:00!

**ScienceGuided** · 09-11-2011 02:55 AM

1st thing in the am(if I go to sleep)..shower,then 1st meal out the door. most seem like like it kick in nice and quick!

**EBF_2356** · 09-11-2011 03:27 AM

i tried the 1/2 scoop chug method, toilet bowl 15 minutes later...empty stomach too

**kingjameskjf** · 09-11-2011 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by runner_79

i tried the 1/2 scoop chug method, toilet bowl 15 minutes later...empty stomach too

lol! that sucks. I haven't tried it, just because I love the taste so why concentrate and shotgun it down when I can enjoy it.

**EBF_2356** · 09-11-2011 05:05 PM

Yeah...it was couple hours before uni exam too lol but I think chugging it was my problem. I now take a couple of mins and enjoy black berry... Sour and sweetish...stains but idc lol
Next flavour to try is blue raz

**kingjameskjf** · 09-11-2011 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by runner_79

Yeah...it was couple hours before uni exam too lol but I think chugging it was my problem. I now take a couple of mins and enjoy black berry... Sour and sweetish...stains but idc lol
Next flavour to try is blue raz

That's my next flavor to try, only got a couple left! I've liked them all so far. I really like the black cherry, but like you said with the berry, it stains! Blue razz is really good too.

**EBF_2356** · 09-11-2011 05:18 PM

It's so nice though...addictive taste

**ScienceGuided** · 09-16-2011 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by runner_79

Yeah...it was couple hours before uni exam too lol but I think chugging it was my problem. I now take a couple of mins and enjoy black berry... Sour and sweetish...stains but idc lol
Next flavour to try is blue raz

perhaps the black cherry should have the same exact great flavor but with the coloring gone?

**EBF_2356** · 09-16-2011 09:28 PM

Would be amazing

**kingjameskjf** · 09-19-2011 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by ScienceGuided

perhaps the black cherry should have the same exact great flavor but with the coloring gone?

I'd be down, but I'll also take it any way I can get it!

**EBF_2356** · 09-19-2011 09:33 PM

Just eat it raw. Have done it too...wicked

**ConcreteConny** · 09-20-2011 04:03 AM

I mixed the Blue Raz with milk - was pretty good actually

**EBF_2356** · 09-20-2011 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by ConcreteConny

I mixed the Blue Raz with milk - was pretty good actually

May try in coconut milk or coconut water. Paleo...don't do dairy

**kingjameskjf** · 09-20-2011 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by ConcreteConny

I mixed the Blue Raz with milk - was pretty good actually

That sounds terrible!

Focus XT - methods of consumption?

Focus XT - methods of consumption?

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