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Somaotype: MesEndo, heavier on the Endo.
I was 5'10, 230lbs this time last year.....
First Question. Do I believe in fat burners?
If I were asked this question in a court of law, I could not answer with a black & white yes or no. In my opinion, the yes and the no are intimately intertwined. If I were to extend ratio's of pertinence to the various elements toward effective weight loss, I would accredit importance in this manner. 85% diet, 10% exercise, 5% supplementation. However, my opinions expressed in the provided ratios do not accurately reflect my opinions on this matter.
Supplements effect diet by keeping a barbaric appetite in check. Stim's provide a conduit to develop a discipline for cardio. Even after a discipline has been established, Stims keep you motivated and provide a restlessness that is alleviated by increased activity, therefore, greater caloric expenditure. Furthermore, being on a fat burner seems to provide a consistent psychological placebo which keeps me motivated. That placebo sensation is felt when I am doing my cardio, I know I'm getting more bang for my buck and when I am dieting, I'm getting more bang for my buck. Fat burners seem to provide a psychological crutch that I'm doing something more effectively and a comfort that I'm doing it right.
Yes, I believe in the importance of fat burners and I find them incredibly useful and effective. No, I do not believe it is a necessity for effective weight loss. However, if someone ever asked me whether they should or shouldn't use a fat loss agent when weight loss is their goal, apart from known heart & BP conditions, I would say yes, 100% of the time.
5'10, 230lbs.
Was I fat? Not necessarily. I was solid all the way through, but I was built more like a power lifter then a bodybuilder. I was 17% BF at 230lbs, I had a 395lbs 1RM Bench, 405lbs BB rows for 10 reps, 495lbs Dead lift for 2 reps, 225lbs military press for reps... etc. I was big & strong, but along the lines of Bulk Gone Wild, Winter Break edition. However, being that I went from 200lbs to 230lbs in a matter of 2 months on just Junglewarfare, AP, Pslin and a ton of food (no pins or -drols), my 30lbs gain was certainly not mostly muscle. I was large but smooth. I had Shoulder pad delts but no visible definition, I could shrug with 5 plates but the traps looked like mounds, rather then slopes. I had an ab. The picture has been painted.
I did a cut from 230lbs down to 211lbs, predicated mostly on over-cardio and over-activity. Multiple cardio sessions along with multiple lifting sessions in a single day. My diet was cleaner, but far from spot on. I hit a comfortable wall at 211lbs, compounded with getting burned out from all the over-exercising and often times, a clean diet gone bad (over-dieting), so I sabatoged my cut by over-reaching, as is my OCD nature and impatience in such matters. As a result, I floated around 215lbs for 8-9 months.
Recently, I did a cut from 215lbs down to 191lbs. This time, my cardio is about half of what it was, if that, but my diet is solid.
Why the “Mini Log...”
I've come to a point in my cut where “dramatic losses” are no longer common place and by dramatic losses, I mean 2-3lbs a week. If I were to asses my opinions on this product based on fat loss results, it would be unfair at this point of the game for my cut and a guaranteed disappointment.
Slim Xtreme had caused an intrigue by the impressive reviews it's samples have been eliciting and it's something I wanted to experience for myself. In all honesty, my first instinct at this point of my cut was to revisit my Vasopure boxes and begin taking my ECA's or ECY's. However, SX sounded so interesting, that it curbed my Ephedrine fix for the time being.
What I want to asses will be fairly objective. I'm a veteran of stims, and I am well aware of the euphoria that comes when your stim cherry is popped on day 1 or even week 1 and everything you feel is exaggerated. I've been a stim whore for years, and even I get excitable on occasion when I get my stim cherry popped by a new product, but I recognize it for what it is. Euphoria won't disillusion my opinions too much, even though that day 1 stimgasim can sometimes be quite amazing.
I won't have an emphasis on logging my exercises reps & sets. I don't see this as a focal point for a cut product log (but I may break that promise, I can be an enthusiastic logger). However, if for whatever reason an exercise increases in strength, I will note that.
I will log cardio & general activity, but the meat of my mini log will be discussing the effects of the Slim Xtreme on all the relevant aspects I can conjure.
I have been off of stims for 3 weeks. Perhaps not long enough to regain my stim virginity, but close enough. I could offer the perspectives for some of you in a transitional cutting phase (stim cyclers).
Realistic Expectations: To lose 5lbs by the end of this bottle. Currently, I weigh no lighter then 191lbs and no heavier then 194lbs. I toggle between these two numbers. I hope to lose 5lbs from 191lbs.
Recently Added
I know body shots are the most popular form of picture updates, and I have nothing against that, but apart from the most sought after center piece in all of fitness, a good set of abs, there are also other exciting indicators that can be worn as a badge of leanness.
I've always had a rounder face, as oppose to a square one, as is a very dominant and common feature for Orientals. However, that said, I was higher up on the spectrum of "squareness" then the average Charlie. I wanted to share an update that's exciting for me as I continue to lean away.
This is my jaw/chin structure at around 197lbs, it's not that bad. 197 is considered fairly lean for me.
Here is tonight's update.
Contrast with 215lbs
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Not quite AM member, Russianstar, but it's still the leanest my face has ever looked.
I was 5'10, 230lbs this time last year.....
First Question. Do I believe in fat burners?
If I were asked this question in a court of law, I could not answer with a black & white yes or no. In my opinion, the yes and the no are intimately intertwined. If I were to extend ratio's of pertinence to the various elements toward effective weight loss, I would accredit importance in this manner. 85% diet, 10% exercise, 5% supplementation. However, my opinions expressed in the provided ratios do not accurately reflect my opinions on this matter.
Supplements effect diet by keeping a barbaric appetite in check. Stim's provide a conduit to develop a discipline for cardio. Even after a discipline has been established, Stims keep you motivated and provide a restlessness that is alleviated by increased activity, therefore, greater caloric expenditure. Furthermore, being on a fat burner seems to provide a consistent psychological placebo which keeps me motivated. That placebo sensation is felt when I am doing my cardio, I know I'm getting more bang for my buck and when I am dieting, I'm getting more bang for my buck. Fat burners seem to provide a psychological crutch that I'm doing something more effectively and a comfort that I'm doing it right.
Yes, I believe in the importance of fat burners and I find them incredibly useful and effective. No, I do not believe it is a necessity for effective weight loss. However, if someone ever asked me whether they should or shouldn't use a fat loss agent when weight loss is their goal, apart from known heart & BP conditions, I would say yes, 100% of the time.
5'10, 230lbs.
Was I fat? Not necessarily. I was solid all the way through, but I was built more like a power lifter then a bodybuilder. I was 17% BF at 230lbs, I had a 395lbs 1RM Bench, 405lbs BB rows for 10 reps, 495lbs Dead lift for 2 reps, 225lbs military press for reps... etc. I was big & strong, but along the lines of Bulk Gone Wild, Winter Break edition. However, being that I went from 200lbs to 230lbs in a matter of 2 months on just Junglewarfare, AP, Pslin and a ton of food (no pins or -drols), my 30lbs gain was certainly not mostly muscle. I was large but smooth. I had Shoulder pad delts but no visible definition, I could shrug with 5 plates but the traps looked like mounds, rather then slopes. I had an ab. The picture has been painted.
I did a cut from 230lbs down to 211lbs, predicated mostly on over-cardio and over-activity. Multiple cardio sessions along with multiple lifting sessions in a single day. My diet was cleaner, but far from spot on. I hit a comfortable wall at 211lbs, compounded with getting burned out from all the over-exercising and often times, a clean diet gone bad (over-dieting), so I sabatoged my cut by over-reaching, as is my OCD nature and impatience in such matters. As a result, I floated around 215lbs for 8-9 months.
Recently, I did a cut from 215lbs down to 191lbs. This time, my cardio is about half of what it was, if that, but my diet is solid.
Why the “Mini Log...”
I've come to a point in my cut where “dramatic losses” are no longer common place and by dramatic losses, I mean 2-3lbs a week. If I were to asses my opinions on this product based on fat loss results, it would be unfair at this point of the game for my cut and a guaranteed disappointment.
Slim Xtreme had caused an intrigue by the impressive reviews it's samples have been eliciting and it's something I wanted to experience for myself. In all honesty, my first instinct at this point of my cut was to revisit my Vasopure boxes and begin taking my ECA's or ECY's. However, SX sounded so interesting, that it curbed my Ephedrine fix for the time being.
What I want to asses will be fairly objective. I'm a veteran of stims, and I am well aware of the euphoria that comes when your stim cherry is popped on day 1 or even week 1 and everything you feel is exaggerated. I've been a stim whore for years, and even I get excitable on occasion when I get my stim cherry popped by a new product, but I recognize it for what it is. Euphoria won't disillusion my opinions too much, even though that day 1 stimgasim can sometimes be quite amazing.
I won't have an emphasis on logging my exercises reps & sets. I don't see this as a focal point for a cut product log (but I may break that promise, I can be an enthusiastic logger). However, if for whatever reason an exercise increases in strength, I will note that.
I will log cardio & general activity, but the meat of my mini log will be discussing the effects of the Slim Xtreme on all the relevant aspects I can conjure.
I have been off of stims for 3 weeks. Perhaps not long enough to regain my stim virginity, but close enough. I could offer the perspectives for some of you in a transitional cutting phase (stim cyclers).
Realistic Expectations: To lose 5lbs by the end of this bottle. Currently, I weigh no lighter then 191lbs and no heavier then 194lbs. I toggle between these two numbers. I hope to lose 5lbs from 191lbs.
Recently Added
I know body shots are the most popular form of picture updates, and I have nothing against that, but apart from the most sought after center piece in all of fitness, a good set of abs, there are also other exciting indicators that can be worn as a badge of leanness.
I've always had a rounder face, as oppose to a square one, as is a very dominant and common feature for Orientals. However, that said, I was higher up on the spectrum of "squareness" then the average Charlie. I wanted to share an update that's exciting for me as I continue to lean away.
This is my jaw/chin structure at around 197lbs, it's not that bad. 197 is considered fairly lean for me.
Here is tonight's update.
Contrast with 215lbs
Not quite AM member, Russianstar, but it's still the leanest my face has ever looked.
You've really dropped the weight a long way, congrats!
