Seeing the forrest and the trees, "The Big Picture Stack"

[futurepilot]

I was the recipient of "The Big Picture Stack" from Animal/Universal. It includes Animal Pump, Intra-Aid, And Torrent. Let the games begin

Diet:

09:00 Breakfast: 1 cup ezekial cereal, 50g protein shake

12:00 Lunch: 50g protein (meat), cup of vegetables

15:00 Pre-Workout: Animal Pump, 50g protein shake

15:30 Workout: Intra-Aid

17:00 Post-Workout: Torrent

18:00 Dinner: 50g protein (meat), cup of vegetables

21:00 Before bed: 50 protein (meat)

Other Supplements:

Fish Oil: 10g

Suspending all other supps for duration of stack.


Workout:

#1: Chest/ Shoulders (side) /Triceps

#2: Back/ Shoulders (rear) /Biceps

#3: Legs/ Abs

+In addition I will be doing cardio whenever I can, since I wont be supplementing with any of these products before/during/after cardio I wont be specifically logging those sessions. If anyone has any Q's regarding about my cardio ask away

Criteria:

I will be reviewing "The Big Picture Stack" based on how these supps affect me vs. past experince with similar products. I have tried a few different pre-workout supps, and I have a usual post-workout shake that I take. As far as during-workout (intra-aid), I will report on stamina and/or recovery.

If anyone would like to know anything else, feel free to ask.

[futurepilot]

Final Review.

Animal Pump: Im not normally sensitive too stims but including the red pill into my leg day workout was too much for me. On normal workout days it was perfect though. Overall it gave me a better pump than shotgun, or no-xplode. Being that its a packet of pills it didnt give me any of the stomach issues associated with those products either. I would definitly buy Animal pump again, its a solid product, and comparable in price to other NO supps.

Intra-Aid: I enjoyed this product the most of everything I tried. It gave me alot more endurance in the gym. It also helped me leave the gym with more energy than when I went in. Instead of being totally drained, I was able to function the rest of the day, which is great as a full time student and pilot. I have already purchased another tub of Intra-Aid, and I'm sure it will be as good as the last

Torrent: I had the green apple flavoring and I honestly think this Is the best tasting protein powder I've ever had. The only drawback for me was the relatively high amount of sugar, 26 grams. And the high price tag, $55.99. I dont think on a student budget I could afford it on a regular basis. Aside from that, it is a solid product, and a great post workout aide for someone on a bulk, with more money than me

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*First pic me at 260, fat slob. Second pic, 245, a little less slob, but still 16%+bf. Both pics I have 18 inch arms, 28 inch legs. So I was able to maintain, or increase my LBM, while at the same time shedding fat.

[futurepilot]

Workout #1

Today went great, I think the stims in Animal Pump may be too much for me, for my #2 I'll leave out the red pill, then put it back in for #3 and compare how i feel. the pumps from that stuff are insane though, Im still jacked up now, almost an hour later.

Intra-aid was great, the blue raspberry isnt as good tasting as the torrent, but Ill tell you what, It had me grinding out reps like there was no tomorrow. I would have gone longer than an hour but I cant get myself too sore, with flying and everything. It was the kind of workout where you just gain energy with every set, I was actually more energized when i left than when i got there.

The torrent, as I mentioned earlier tastes awesome! It's green apple avalanche. i cant really comment on any specific effects, as this is my first time using it, and when you get down too it its only a protein/carb shake, but the ingredient profile its amazing. It's got a great blend of 3 different creatines, leucine, and other goodies. Im used too taking in more protein with my after workout shake too, it only has 20g of protein, but we'll see how this treats me

[King Con]

I am definitely in for the ride on the Big Picture stack. Can't wait to see your progress. Looks good F!

[Hoomgar]

Do it up man! I'm subbed bro.

[futurepilot]

cool, Im excited

[futurepilot]

Workout #2

Awesome back workout today. I took the Animal Pump without the red pill, and I got rock hard pumps without being so cracked out I couldnt concentrate, I gave the red pill to my GF, she does HIIT with me at the gym.

The Intra-Aid is freakn cool, My whole back is still tingling, I just got back from the gym 30-45mn ago, im guessing its due too the beta-alanine in it. But whatever it is I enjoy it. the blue raspberry tastes better today too, I think my shaker cup wasnt washed out enough when i made my Intra-aid shake yesterday.

Torrent still tastes amazing, like jolly rancher/now and later, I love it.

[futurepilot]

I was listening to this as I pounded through some 100lb DB rows.

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[King Con]

I was listening to this as I pounded through some 100lb DB rows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwD5Jk7fJb4

Nice taste of tunes... seems like that would definitely do the trick.

[pistonpump]

this stack looks real nice i was hoping to win but congrats again and the log layout and everything looks good so far.

Only thing i noticed it seems you take in a really small amount of carbs is this because you are an Endomorph or just trying to cut? Was curious how the ratios breakdown...

[Hoomgar]

Workout #2

Awesome back workout today. I took the Animal Pump without the red pill, and I got rock hard pumps without being so cracked out I couldnt concentrate, I gave the red pill to my GF, she does HIIT with me at the gym.

The Intra-Aid is freakn cool, My whole back is still tingling, I just got back from the gym 30-45mn ago, im guessing its due too the beta-alanine in it. But whatever it is I enjoy it. the blue raspberry tastes better today too, I think my shaker cup wasnt washed out enough when i made my Intra-aid shake yesterday.

Torrent still tastes amazing, like jolly rancher/now and later, I love it.

Keep it rollin fp, that was only wo #2. Good to hear your liking it so far.

[Universal Rep]

Workout #2

Awesome back workout today. I took the Animal Pump without the red pill, and I got rock hard pumps without being so cracked out I couldnt concentrate, I gave the red pill to my GF, she does HIIT with me at the gym.

The Intra-Aid is freakn cool, My whole back is still tingling, I just got back from the gym 30-45mn ago, im guessing its due too the beta-alanine in it. But whatever it is I enjoy it. the blue raspberry tastes better today too, I think my shaker cup wasnt washed out enough when i made my Intra-aid shake yesterday.

Torrent still tastes amazing, like jolly rancher/now and later, I love it.

Cool... How much water for your Intra-Aid?

[futurepilot]

you take in a really small amount of carbs is this because you are an Endomorph or just trying to cut? Was curious how the ratios breakdown...

Im basically doing a low carb diet right now, I've found that 1g per lb of protein in good for me, with minimal carbs, to maintain my body. When I eat more carbs I gain weight, when I eat less carbs and throw in cardio, I lose weight.

I've going too start doing some cardio on my off days, I've found that a seperate day for cardio works the best for me.

As far as macros, basically 250g of protein, 100g or so carbs, moderate amount of fat, nothing too strict right now, as it gets closer to the Dec im going to get real tight about my exact macro intake.

Keep it rollin fp, that was only wo #2. Good to hear your liking it so far.

Just a minor point, this was my second workout, but the #2 more refers to in post one where i laid out my split.

Cool... How much water for your Intra-Aid?

Almost 20oz, basically I just throw a scoop in my shaker cup and fill it with water.

[Hoomgar]

Just a minor point, this was my second workout, but the #2 more refers to in post one where i laid out my split.

Ahh, got ya. You might try your IA with a bit more water and see what ya think. I like it with right around 25 oz or just a little more.

[futurepilot]

Ahh, got ya. You might try your IA with a bit more water and see what ya think. I like it with right around 25 oz or just a little more.

I might try that, Im used too drinking a half gallon during my workouts, so a little more water surely wouldnt hurt.

[Universal Rep]

Ahh, got ya. You might try your IA with a bit more water and see what ya think. I like it with right around 25 oz or just a little more.

x2. My sweet spot is 25-30 oz per level scoop. And the colder the water, the better.

[russianstar]

Subdiziled

[futurepilot]

x2. My sweet spot is 25-30 oz per level scoop. And the colder the water, the better.

Sounds like a plan.

Subdiziled

glad to have you

[Orangepeel]

looking forward to your opinions on the pump, since I got the ST, although, I'm very satisfied with the ST, it seems working very well!

Oh and the torrent taste is crazy huh? I have like 4.5lbs of WMS from TrueProtein I bought like a year ago, usually I would eat sh*t if it made me grow (not really but you get the point) but I just couldn't handle the nasty taste/texture of WMS, by far the most disgusting supp I have ever used. I dunno how torrent can have WMS in it and taste sooooo good?!?!?!?

[Hoomgar]

looking forward to your opinions on the pump, since I got the ST, although, I'm very satisfied with the ST, it seems working very well!

Oh and the torrent taste is crazy huh? I have like 4.5lbs of WMS from TrueProtein I bought like a year ago, usually I would eat sh*t if it made me grow (not really but you get the point) but I just couldn't handle the nasty taste/texture of WMS, by far the most disgusting supp I have ever used. I dunno how torrent can have WMS in it and taste sooooo good?!?!?!?

They did and excellent job of masking the taste of the ingredients in the Torrent. I read a few places where that was the biggest challenge after putting together the formula was making it actually taste good.

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