Alrighty, here goes!! This is my first log of anything, so pretend you’re my doctor and be gentle please. Just got my bottles of DTH and Sunami from the planet, and let me tell ya, I’m stoked!! Talk about speedy shipping, the boxes where smoking!! Anyways, I got this to compare it against Activate Extreme/Lean Extreme, which worked very well for me I might add, but my hopes have been raised even more for this stack, so without further babbling, I’ll get on with it.
Current supplements:
Pre-workout
JP8- 15 minutes before workout, 1.5 scoops, no food for 1 hour before.
Intra-workout
Beta Alanine- 1.5 grams pre.
Extend- 4 scoops watermelon, intra-workout.
Glycomaize- 1 scoop mixed with Beta Alanine, and Extend, intra-workout.
Post-workout
American Whey (vanilla)- 2 scoops in light vanilla soy milk.
Beta Alanine-1.5 grams mixed into shake.
Other supplements:
Animal Pak- mostly 1 pack per day, sometimes 2
Fish oil- 4 caps per day (4 grams)
CLA- 4 caps per day (4 grams)
Diesel Test Hardcore (Duh!!)- per instructions
Sunami (Double Duh!!)- per instructions
Soooo, I got home to see that the nice Fed-Ex man had delivered the goodies, needless to say I was stoked. Opened the box, inspected the contents, dosed accordingly by washing them down with JP8, and trucked off to the gym, ready to grip it and rip it. I’ve said it before but it bears mentioning again, JP8 gives me a laser-like focus in the gym, then the endurance factor kicks in later. I have never experienced this kind of focus/endurance from any other product, period. Some others I have tried ( Super pump 250, Vassive, Black Powder) gave me more stim effect than anything, and lacked the focus factor I get from JP8,as well as some of the endurance. Sure the taste isn’t the greatest, but that’s not why I bought it, and I’m happy it’s not loaded with crap, like artificial this and artificial that.
Workout #1
My workout for today:
Smith Machine Shoulder Press To The Front: I press the bar to full extension, then lower it until my upper arms are just parallel with the floor for constant tension on my middle delts.
6 x 225, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10 seconds rest between.
6 x 205, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10-15 seconds rest between.
6 x 185, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10 seconds rest between.
3 minutes moderate cardio
Seated dumbbell presses: Form just like the above exercise, only with dumbbells.
10 x 70, 10 x 55, 10 x 40, rest 1.5 minutes.
8 x 60, 8 x 40, 8 x 30, 8 x 20
3 minutes moderate cardio
Unilateral Cable Side Lateral Raises ( cable in front of legs for first set, behind for second): I start/stop with my hands about 2-3 inches away from my thigh for more constant tension on my middle delts, and also raise the weight higher than parallel to recruit more middle delt/trap tie in, even though it takes some tension off the middle delts.
10 x 20, 4 x 15, 3 x 10, 7 x 5, rest 1 minute
7 x 20, 2 x 15, 2 x 10, 5 x 5
3 minutes moderate cardio
Dumbell shrugs (a personal favorite): Pretty much says it all
10 x 140, 8 x 120, 7 x 100, 8 x 80, 8 x 60, 10 x 40 rest around 1.5 minutes, get angry at stuck-up chick sitting on a bench talking on a cell phone, complaining about some “guy yelling while he’s working out and it’s making it hard for me to hear you” Sorry, thought this was a gym, not a damn phone booth lady. INSTANT ANGER = INSTANT MOTIVATON!! Oh and for the record, I don’t yell, I grunt.
10 x 120, 8 x 100, 8 x 80, 8 x 60, 6 x 50, 8 x 40 ( very slow on these to feel em more).
3 minutes moderate cardio
Barbell shrugs: (Front and behind)
8 x 305 front, 8 x 305 behind, 7 x 225 front, 8 x 225 behind, 10 x 135 front, 10 x 135 behind. Always been stronger on the behind version, although I still get decent range of motion, rest 1.5 minutes.
7 x 305 front, 8 x 305 behind, 6 x 225 front, 8 x 225 behind, 9 x 135 front, 10 x 135 behind.
3 minutes moderate cardio
Face Pulls: (Inarius you know what I’m talkin about!!)
10 x 50, 9 x 40, 9 x 30, 10x 20, 13 x 10, rest 1.5 minutes.
10 x 50, 9 x 40, 8 x 30, 9 x 20, 12 x 10
Stand around and bs with some buddies who bounce and manage a local bar (Lulu’s) for at least a few minutes.
Reverse Pec Deck: Rear Delts
10 x 145, 6 x 125, 6 x 100, 6 x 80 rest 1.5 minutes.
10 x 125, 8 x 100, 7 x 80, 6 x 60, 8 x 40, 14 x 20
Talked to some other buddies about the up and coming Penn State game. Hate cardio anyways.
Wide Grip Cable Upright Rows superset with Narrow Grip Upright Cable Rows:
7 x 60 wide, 10 x 60 narrow, 6 x 40 wide, 9 x 40 narrow, 8 x 20 wide, 10 x 20 narrow, rest 1.5 minutes
6 x 60 wide, 9 x 60 narrow, 4 x 35 wide, 9 x 40 narrow, 5 x 20 wide, 9 x 20 narrow.
10 minutes HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Trianing) cardio.
Now For The Diet:
My daily intake is less focused on carbs and more focused on protein and veggies. I try to maintain a more ph balanced diet, hence the increase in veggies to compensate for the increased protein intake. Usually, I can eat about every 2 and ½ hours to 3, most of those meals/snacks are around 300-400 calories, depending on the day. When I do consume carbs, they come first thing in the morning (oatmeal or Kaishi granola bar), or pre, intra, or post-workout.
Typical Breakfast: (Low carb). High carb replaces the bars with 1 cup oatmeal.
4 egg whites, 2 yolks, spinach, tomato, feta cheese omlette
Fiber one bar/Kaishi bar
1 serving weight watchers yogurt (yum, cheesecake amaretto)
Typical snack:
A. 1 scoop vanilla American Whey, 1 tablespoon powerbutter, 6oz fat free milk.
B. 1 banana, Fiber One or kaishi bar, 1 serving Weight Watchers yougurt
C. 1 serving Blue Diamond flavored almonds (flavor varies, but these things rock!!) 1 serving Weight Watchers yogurt.
D. 1 serving Xtend, Kaishi bar.
E. Whatever I can get my hands on at the time,
Typical Meals: (Low carb) High carb adds a some yam or slice or 2 of whole wheat bread, or my favorite, Barila’s pasta plus, it’s lower carb, high protein, and it’s got flax and fiber!! ½ to 1 serving.
A. Chicken breast, dark green leaf salad with cabbage and pretty much every veggie known to mankind in it.
B. 1 can tuna or salmon (rinsed), various steamed veggies.
C. South beach Diet meal (Chicken Capresse) I know, I know, let the flaming begin!!
D. Lean ground beef, steamed veggies or salad.
E. Some flank steak salad.
Typically, I guess my diet is kinda follows a 2 day low carb, 1 day moderate carb, then 3/1, then 4/1, then the cycle repeats. Of course, I listen to my body and try to adjust this diet as needed, but it’s usually pretty strict. I have found this cycle works well for re-comping, and with partitioning the intake, it has worked very well. I really don’t drink, which sucks ‘cause I’m always having to drive drunken friends around after last call, maybe I should start. I am stricter on this diet going into the month, loosen up around middle of the month if I’m not hitting my goals, then try to tighten it up around the end of the month if I’m on track, otherwise, I might let it slide a bit to get where I want to be.
Workouts usually start with this type of Giant Set/HIT stuff, done for 2 days on (chest day/ back day) followed by 2 days off, Then 2 days on (Shoulders day/ arms day). HIIT cardio takes place on the off days for 10 minutes, followed by steady state for the other 10 minutes. Yes, I don’t like cardio. I usually do it between one workout switch to the other, or after 3-4 sets of something, or being done with a particular exercise. My second type of workout is done by working out the same body part 2 times per week, the 1st workout being compound, the 2nd being semi-isolation/isolation. 3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on, chest day/back day/shoulders day. Training is in the 6-10 rep range compound and slightly higher in the isolation ones, but same range for semi-isolation. No real extra-intensity on the 2x week workout, they’re hard enough. Third workout is of the Tri-set variety. 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, same as 1st week. Usually it’s a compound 4-6 rep range (bench), semi-compound 8-10 rep range (dumbbell press), isolation 12-15 rep range (flye). I try to maintain a brisk pace throughout the tri-sets, taking only a break long enough to set up the next workout if it’s not ready or being used already. Usually, I can get my way and everyone stays outta my way, the gym is real cool like that. Last workout in the cycle is just your typical run-of-the-mill straight sets in the 8-10 rep range, done reverse pyramid style. 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, same as 1st cycle. Obviously, I do this cycle for pretty much a month, then focus on what’s lagging to round out the month. Also, I try to train instinctively, meaning if I’m feeling it or not feeling it, I adjust my workout accordingly, I don’t like to do something just because. I have had some of my best workouts this way.
Things I have noticed so far: Everyone who knows me knows that I speak my mind, so this will be no different than anything else, period. I intend to list both the pros and cons, which, hopefully, the pros outweigh the cons, and from what I have read, I have no doubt they will. Please, ask any questions, and feel free to give any input, that’s what we’re all here for.
Pros: Only got 1 dose in today, not really a pro, just letting everyone know. Mood was kinda elevated, felt like a cross between JP8 and a caffeine buzz. Nothing really got me fired up, and nothing really brought me down, guess kinda like cruise control. On a cool note, the DTH smells like lemon iced tea, no joke!! The Sunami, not really sure here, perhaps someone can help me out. Good energy in the gym.
Cons: Got a headache 10-12 minutes after taking the recommended doseage, but it only lasted for about the time it took me to drive to the gym ( 15-20 minutes). Not a bad headache mind you, so no worries. Lots of times I feel headaches can be attributed to: Hormones, allergies or blood flow, and they all kinda go hand-in-hand, so I wasn’t too worried. Good energy out of the gym, good enough to keep me up way late, hahaha. Just laid in bed counting the ceiling tile, listening to the little lady snore….and snore….and snore. I took the dose more than 6 hours before nappy time, so it might just take some getting used to it, or something, I’m sure I’ll get it ironed out. Not really a biggie in my book, cost me about an 1 hour sleep, but nothing big planned for the next day, so it’s all good.
Notes: It was recommended by steveoph to consume more water to avoid the headaches, which I will gladly try and do, seeing as how I already go somewhat overboard on the water intake as is. Noticed that my urine wasn’t disclolored, it usually never is, so that’s a good sign and a plus in my book. Thanks to steveoph for the quick advice, even though it wasn’t asked, that’s what makes this forum great, the members, along with the reps, and last but not least the companies. As I said before, you have anything you want added/taken away, let me know, I value everyone’s input!! My time is somewhat limited, so details may be lacking, but ask away and I will answer as quickly as I can, since I realize I can’t answer every question with just one post. Thanks guys and gals!! Oh, and check out 1HP’s awesome log as well, he just started one up, only with a much cooler name!!
Current supplements:
Pre-workout
JP8- 15 minutes before workout, 1.5 scoops, no food for 1 hour before.
Intra-workout
Beta Alanine- 1.5 grams pre.
Extend- 4 scoops watermelon, intra-workout.
Glycomaize- 1 scoop mixed with Beta Alanine, and Extend, intra-workout.
Post-workout
American Whey (vanilla)- 2 scoops in light vanilla soy milk.
Beta Alanine-1.5 grams mixed into shake.
Other supplements:
Animal Pak- mostly 1 pack per day, sometimes 2
Fish oil- 4 caps per day (4 grams)
CLA- 4 caps per day (4 grams)
Diesel Test Hardcore (Duh!!)- per instructions
Sunami (Double Duh!!)- per instructions
Soooo, I got home to see that the nice Fed-Ex man had delivered the goodies, needless to say I was stoked. Opened the box, inspected the contents, dosed accordingly by washing them down with JP8, and trucked off to the gym, ready to grip it and rip it. I’ve said it before but it bears mentioning again, JP8 gives me a laser-like focus in the gym, then the endurance factor kicks in later. I have never experienced this kind of focus/endurance from any other product, period. Some others I have tried ( Super pump 250, Vassive, Black Powder) gave me more stim effect than anything, and lacked the focus factor I get from JP8,as well as some of the endurance. Sure the taste isn’t the greatest, but that’s not why I bought it, and I’m happy it’s not loaded with crap, like artificial this and artificial that.
Workout #1
My workout for today:
Smith Machine Shoulder Press To The Front: I press the bar to full extension, then lower it until my upper arms are just parallel with the floor for constant tension on my middle delts.
6 x 225, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10 seconds rest between.
6 x 205, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10-15 seconds rest between.
6 x 185, then 2 x 3 sets of rest pause, 10 seconds rest between.
3 minutes moderate cardio
Seated dumbbell presses: Form just like the above exercise, only with dumbbells.
10 x 70, 10 x 55, 10 x 40, rest 1.5 minutes.
8 x 60, 8 x 40, 8 x 30, 8 x 20
3 minutes moderate cardio
Unilateral Cable Side Lateral Raises ( cable in front of legs for first set, behind for second): I start/stop with my hands about 2-3 inches away from my thigh for more constant tension on my middle delts, and also raise the weight higher than parallel to recruit more middle delt/trap tie in, even though it takes some tension off the middle delts.
10 x 20, 4 x 15, 3 x 10, 7 x 5, rest 1 minute
7 x 20, 2 x 15, 2 x 10, 5 x 5
3 minutes moderate cardio
Dumbell shrugs (a personal favorite): Pretty much says it all
10 x 140, 8 x 120, 7 x 100, 8 x 80, 8 x 60, 10 x 40 rest around 1.5 minutes, get angry at stuck-up chick sitting on a bench talking on a cell phone, complaining about some “guy yelling while he’s working out and it’s making it hard for me to hear you” Sorry, thought this was a gym, not a damn phone booth lady. INSTANT ANGER = INSTANT MOTIVATON!! Oh and for the record, I don’t yell, I grunt.
10 x 120, 8 x 100, 8 x 80, 8 x 60, 6 x 50, 8 x 40 ( very slow on these to feel em more).
3 minutes moderate cardio
Barbell shrugs: (Front and behind)
8 x 305 front, 8 x 305 behind, 7 x 225 front, 8 x 225 behind, 10 x 135 front, 10 x 135 behind. Always been stronger on the behind version, although I still get decent range of motion, rest 1.5 minutes.
7 x 305 front, 8 x 305 behind, 6 x 225 front, 8 x 225 behind, 9 x 135 front, 10 x 135 behind.
3 minutes moderate cardio
Face Pulls: (Inarius you know what I’m talkin about!!)
10 x 50, 9 x 40, 9 x 30, 10x 20, 13 x 10, rest 1.5 minutes.
10 x 50, 9 x 40, 8 x 30, 9 x 20, 12 x 10
Stand around and bs with some buddies who bounce and manage a local bar (Lulu’s) for at least a few minutes.
Reverse Pec Deck: Rear Delts
10 x 145, 6 x 125, 6 x 100, 6 x 80 rest 1.5 minutes.
10 x 125, 8 x 100, 7 x 80, 6 x 60, 8 x 40, 14 x 20
Talked to some other buddies about the up and coming Penn State game. Hate cardio anyways.
Wide Grip Cable Upright Rows superset with Narrow Grip Upright Cable Rows:
7 x 60 wide, 10 x 60 narrow, 6 x 40 wide, 9 x 40 narrow, 8 x 20 wide, 10 x 20 narrow, rest 1.5 minutes
6 x 60 wide, 9 x 60 narrow, 4 x 35 wide, 9 x 40 narrow, 5 x 20 wide, 9 x 20 narrow.
10 minutes HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Trianing) cardio.
Now For The Diet:
My daily intake is less focused on carbs and more focused on protein and veggies. I try to maintain a more ph balanced diet, hence the increase in veggies to compensate for the increased protein intake. Usually, I can eat about every 2 and ½ hours to 3, most of those meals/snacks are around 300-400 calories, depending on the day. When I do consume carbs, they come first thing in the morning (oatmeal or Kaishi granola bar), or pre, intra, or post-workout.
Typical Breakfast: (Low carb). High carb replaces the bars with 1 cup oatmeal.
4 egg whites, 2 yolks, spinach, tomato, feta cheese omlette
Fiber one bar/Kaishi bar
1 serving weight watchers yogurt (yum, cheesecake amaretto)
Typical snack:
A. 1 scoop vanilla American Whey, 1 tablespoon powerbutter, 6oz fat free milk.
B. 1 banana, Fiber One or kaishi bar, 1 serving Weight Watchers yougurt
C. 1 serving Blue Diamond flavored almonds (flavor varies, but these things rock!!) 1 serving Weight Watchers yogurt.
D. 1 serving Xtend, Kaishi bar.
E. Whatever I can get my hands on at the time,
Typical Meals: (Low carb) High carb adds a some yam or slice or 2 of whole wheat bread, or my favorite, Barila’s pasta plus, it’s lower carb, high protein, and it’s got flax and fiber!! ½ to 1 serving.
A. Chicken breast, dark green leaf salad with cabbage and pretty much every veggie known to mankind in it.
B. 1 can tuna or salmon (rinsed), various steamed veggies.
C. South beach Diet meal (Chicken Capresse) I know, I know, let the flaming begin!!
D. Lean ground beef, steamed veggies or salad.
E. Some flank steak salad.
Typically, I guess my diet is kinda follows a 2 day low carb, 1 day moderate carb, then 3/1, then 4/1, then the cycle repeats. Of course, I listen to my body and try to adjust this diet as needed, but it’s usually pretty strict. I have found this cycle works well for re-comping, and with partitioning the intake, it has worked very well. I really don’t drink, which sucks ‘cause I’m always having to drive drunken friends around after last call, maybe I should start. I am stricter on this diet going into the month, loosen up around middle of the month if I’m not hitting my goals, then try to tighten it up around the end of the month if I’m on track, otherwise, I might let it slide a bit to get where I want to be.
Workouts usually start with this type of Giant Set/HIT stuff, done for 2 days on (chest day/ back day) followed by 2 days off, Then 2 days on (Shoulders day/ arms day). HIIT cardio takes place on the off days for 10 minutes, followed by steady state for the other 10 minutes. Yes, I don’t like cardio. I usually do it between one workout switch to the other, or after 3-4 sets of something, or being done with a particular exercise. My second type of workout is done by working out the same body part 2 times per week, the 1st workout being compound, the 2nd being semi-isolation/isolation. 3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on, chest day/back day/shoulders day. Training is in the 6-10 rep range compound and slightly higher in the isolation ones, but same range for semi-isolation. No real extra-intensity on the 2x week workout, they’re hard enough. Third workout is of the Tri-set variety. 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, same as 1st week. Usually it’s a compound 4-6 rep range (bench), semi-compound 8-10 rep range (dumbbell press), isolation 12-15 rep range (flye). I try to maintain a brisk pace throughout the tri-sets, taking only a break long enough to set up the next workout if it’s not ready or being used already. Usually, I can get my way and everyone stays outta my way, the gym is real cool like that. Last workout in the cycle is just your typical run-of-the-mill straight sets in the 8-10 rep range, done reverse pyramid style. 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, same as 1st cycle. Obviously, I do this cycle for pretty much a month, then focus on what’s lagging to round out the month. Also, I try to train instinctively, meaning if I’m feeling it or not feeling it, I adjust my workout accordingly, I don’t like to do something just because. I have had some of my best workouts this way.
Things I have noticed so far: Everyone who knows me knows that I speak my mind, so this will be no different than anything else, period. I intend to list both the pros and cons, which, hopefully, the pros outweigh the cons, and from what I have read, I have no doubt they will. Please, ask any questions, and feel free to give any input, that’s what we’re all here for.
Pros: Only got 1 dose in today, not really a pro, just letting everyone know. Mood was kinda elevated, felt like a cross between JP8 and a caffeine buzz. Nothing really got me fired up, and nothing really brought me down, guess kinda like cruise control. On a cool note, the DTH smells like lemon iced tea, no joke!! The Sunami, not really sure here, perhaps someone can help me out. Good energy in the gym.
Cons: Got a headache 10-12 minutes after taking the recommended doseage, but it only lasted for about the time it took me to drive to the gym ( 15-20 minutes). Not a bad headache mind you, so no worries. Lots of times I feel headaches can be attributed to: Hormones, allergies or blood flow, and they all kinda go hand-in-hand, so I wasn’t too worried. Good energy out of the gym, good enough to keep me up way late, hahaha. Just laid in bed counting the ceiling tile, listening to the little lady snore….and snore….and snore. I took the dose more than 6 hours before nappy time, so it might just take some getting used to it, or something, I’m sure I’ll get it ironed out. Not really a biggie in my book, cost me about an 1 hour sleep, but nothing big planned for the next day, so it’s all good.
Notes: It was recommended by steveoph to consume more water to avoid the headaches, which I will gladly try and do, seeing as how I already go somewhat overboard on the water intake as is. Noticed that my urine wasn’t disclolored, it usually never is, so that’s a good sign and a plus in my book. Thanks to steveoph for the quick advice, even though it wasn’t asked, that’s what makes this forum great, the members, along with the reps, and last but not least the companies. As I said before, you have anything you want added/taken away, let me know, I value everyone’s input!! My time is somewhat limited, so details may be lacking, but ask away and I will answer as quickly as I can, since I realize I can’t answer every question with just one post. Thanks guys and gals!! Oh, and check out 1HP’s awesome log as well, he just started one up, only with a much cooler name!!