Silver is taking TKD to the next level with TestoPRO (Thx Anabolic Innovations)

[Silver3CSRT8]

Intro:

I have been given the excellent opportunity to log Anabolic Innovations' newest test booster TestoPro. This product has several proven ingredients that help raise Testosterone and ingredients to control estrogen. Being a 35 year old male that works in a fairly stressful job and comes home to 3 kids I need as much help as I can get to overcome the stress and strive for my goals.

Background info:
About 11 years ago I was a lost cause and totally gave up on caring about how I looked. I was discusted with they way I looked and I was 265lbs pushing a size 40 pants and XXL shirts. I did the Atkins diet in its heyday and was able to drop quite a bit of weight and made it down to 36" pants. That was fine for a while and I went between 215lbs and 225lbs. Finally 2+ years ago I was tired of being tired, out of shape and so unhappy with what I had become. I started exercising and doing a little upper body work 3x per week. Around May 2007 I decided I really liked bodybuilding and found AM, learned tons about they way I needed to eat, workout and about supplementation. I worked down from 225lbs to around 189, then up and down as my various cycles, recomps and semi-cuts progressed.


Stats:
Age: 35 years
Height: 6 foot even
Weight: 204.5lbs on 9/28/2009
Bodyfat%: 17.5% estimate

Goals:
I recently finished up PCT from a cycle of The One. I went from 192.5 to around 204.5 and then in PCT finished up at 203.5lbs. Last week I took the kids to Disney World on a family vacation and for the the first time in 2+ years I didn't work out during the week. I ate tons of crap food and when I got back home I weighed in at 204.5 (Fairly happy with just 1lb after that week). As a result, I hit the gym with a serious fury this week and I am back to my hard core workout ways, but I have done something more drastic than I have attempted before....

As the title states I am starting The Ketogenic Diet. However, for the first 2 weeks I am really limiting my carbs to around 40-60grams per day. After the first 2 weeks I will start adding some carbs before and after my workouts if I feel like I need the extra boost, but I will really try to keep them as low as possible to maximize the weight loss.

And then TestoPRO comes into play. I know that I will be losing quite a bit of weight and with the lower carbs sometimes intensity suffers in the gym. From all the logs I have seen I am sure TestoPRO will be able to help me lean up, keep or gain strength and hopefully turn me back into the animal that I once was.

Weight goal: 180lbs
Bench goals: 245lbs x 10 during my working set or higher
Squat goals: 275lbs x 10
Body fat goals: below 15%

Current Supplementation:
Slim Xtreme @ 1 cap per day
Anabolic Pump @ 1 cab before breakfast and 1 before lunch
Whey Protein
Chain'd Out BCAAs intra workout
Fish Oil
MultiVitamin
TestoPRO (starting on 10/01/09)


Pics:
I am not shy about posting my pics although I should be. I will try to get a more current pic posted up this weekend as I have gained some pretty good lean mass from my The One cycle.

[Silver3CSRT8]

TestoPRO Final Review

Beginning weight: 204.5
End weight: 193

Beginning body fat % (approx.): 19%
Ending body fat % (approx.): I will get this checked tomorrow by one of the trainers at gym.

A general description of your training and diet protocol:
My training is typically a 4 day split (Chest/Tris, Back/Abs, Shoulders/Bis and Legs/whatever else I decide to work). I usually hit cardio at least 3 times a week.

My Diet is the Targeted Ketogenic Diet and I stuck too is except for 2 days where I allowed myself to consume way more carbs than I should have. I typically hit less than 65 grams of carbs per day.

Any effects on mood: TestoPRO is alpha male in a pill. I wasn't near as agressive as when I have run prohormones, but I definately had a chip on my shoulders that I only seem to get when I have more test running through the system.

Any effects on libido: This is by far the best aspect of the product for me. My libido was completely in the tank after my last cycle. By the time I ran TestoPRO it had probably been almost a month since I had woken up with morning wood which was a fairly normal occurence for me prior to that even though I am an old a$$ 35 years old. Also, I was not craving sex like I used to which was disappointing. It was not at the point of ED and I was able to get it up and do the job, but I missed wanting to bust a nut all the time.

After 3 days of taking TestoPRO I was a changed man. I started waking up with morning wood and I am talking about the uncomfortable type that almost hurts. It was great to have little Silver back and hasn't left since. My schedule has been kind of jacked with work and family committments, but there have been several times where I have been able to go for multiple rounds which is great.

Any effects on strength: For me this was a serious cut. In the past I have done more recomp and kept the calories a tad lower while still consuming carbs. I cut over 10lbs total during this run and my strength actually went up. You can't ask for more than that. The last time I dieted pretty good I lost quite a bit of strength, but I did not have TestoPRO in my arsenal.

Any effects on endurance: My low carb diet made this aspect of the product not completely shine. The first 2 weeks I felt pretty good with plenty of endurance. After that the low carb started affecting my endurance. I would be able to come in, lift heavy for my first 4 -5 sets and then started fading more than normal. I have done low carb before and it saps my energy and I was very happy to have TestoPRO to assist with boosting it.

Miscellaneous comments: I really appreciated the opportunity to run this product. In the past I have mainly used test boosters during PCT only and this product helped me realize that a good test booster with proven ingredients can be beneficial to run as a standalone product. I will definately be spending my money on it in the future because it has shown its worth to me. During the first week I started TKD without TestoPRO for the first few days. I ended up losing around 8lbs that week. Week 2 with a more strict diet than week 1 with TestoPRO in full affect my weight stayed the same.

I would really like to see how this product would treat me if I was doing a lean bulk vs a cut. I know if I focused on my diet and workout I could gain a good 4+lbs. Either way I think you can't go wrong with this product.

Overall product rating (1-10 scale): 9

The only thing I can take anything away from this product based on my observations is the endurance aspect. As I mentioned this could be due to my low carb diet, but this product was not able to keep me fired up thoughout every workout. Besides that it rates extremely high for a natural/non hormonal product that requires no PCT to recover.


Final Pics:
Unflexed

Front Double Bicep

Front Flexing

Wheels Pics (Still a long ass way to go)

My future bodybuilder

[Silver3CSRT8]

Day 3 TKD update pre-TestoPRO:

In the past I struggled a little with dieting and eating the right foods. This is part of the reason I chose TKD as the diet choice for me to make the most of. It is strict and that is what I need to take me to the next level.

As I stated in my original post I came back from Disney at 204.5lbs. I weighted in this morning at 198.5lbs. I was pretty stoked about that since I have not been below 200lbs in 6+ weeks.

[metroba]

first!

[Silver3CSRT8]

first!

I heard you are always first!

Thx for subbing!

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Subbed give it hell bro.

[GMG760]

In for the win... BTW, you sure you are down with Slim Xtreme? You've heard the drama revolving around that right?

[MATTYO1977]

In for the Silver trip. Good to see you are well and focused again. Get after it.

[Silver3CSRT8]

In for the win... BTW, you sure you are down with Slim Xtreme? You've heard the drama revolving around that right?

I have read through the threads and I am watching the sides pretty closely. I am only taking one pill per day and plan to stay that way as I don't want to push it.

In for the Silver trip. Good to see you are well and focused again. Get after it.

I am more focused on the diet than I have ever been since I started lifting. I think I finally decided that I won't be happy with myself no matter how big my arms and chest get if I still have this belly. I will rid myself of the belly before stopping this diet. I just hope it will be gone if I get down to 180.

By the way, I am really glad to have you encouraging me along this journey.

[AZMIDLYF]

In the mix...let's do this Silver!!

[Silver3CSRT8]

Food:
Diet has been on point and will be every day (I hope).
Breakfast - 2 eggs mixed with ham and a sprinkle of cheese.
Lunch - 2 cans of albacore tuna mixed with relish and lite mayo on a multigrain wrap (only 16 carbs)
Dinner - Will consist of Chicken and Beef fajita meat.
Also will have 2-3 protein shakes today.

Workout (Back day):
Pullups - 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
Barbell Row - went light here due to my back (95lbs x 10, and 115 x 10)
Wide Grip Cable Rows - 2 sets of 120lbs x 10
Lat Pulldown - 120 x 10, 150 x 8

21 minutes of cardio on the elliptical

I had a pretty good intensity today, but I think it was due more to getting back in the gym this week after having last week off. I had more left, but work is pretty crazy right now so I was unable to get more than this in today. I am still experiencing DOMs from my last 2 workouts which is nice.


Thoughs:

Strength - Too early for a change, but I expect good things.
Libido - I will be honest and say this is an area where I am hoping for improvements. I was doing great during my last cycle. It dropped pretty good during PCT and still is hovering below normal. I think part is due to lots of stress as well, but this should put TestoPRO though a good test.
Body Composition Changes - Too early to tell
Sides - To early to tell.

[GMG760]

Damn Silver, 30 pull ups in one workout. Look how far you have come brudda!

[MATTYO1977]

I have read through the threads and I am watching the sides pretty closely. I am only taking one pill per day and plan to stay that way as I don't want to push it.



I am more focused on the diet than I have ever been since I started lifting. I think I finally decided that I won't be happy with myself no matter how big my arms and chest get if I still have this belly. I will rid myself of the belly before stopping this diet. I just hope it will be gone if I get down to 180.

By the way, I am really glad to have you encouraging me along this journey.

Oddly enough I can comment on both of these topics.
I tried the Slim X also even after reading some of the crazy stories around here. I was a bit gun shy after reading dudes were staying up for 20 hours at a time with no problems. I had no issues with the stuff at all. I did stick with one pill a day in the AM though. I'm not sure if it was because I have a high stim tolerance, more specifically caffeine. I can drink coffee before bed and not have an issue. This also makes me think I need to get off the caffeine for a while. My normal pre w/o mitt full of stims has lesser effects lately. But Yohimbe still makes me a bit wired and sweat from the inside out. Not sure what the deal is but I'll take it. The Slim X treated me well. Especially the appetite supression aspect which was pretty awesome. I had to force some meals and that hasn't happened to me, well pretty much ever. I did have a thirst all the time but my water intake is always a gallon plus/ day anyway. I figured I'd share that for what its worth.

The other part that I can comment on is my true respect that I have for you and your continual focus towards your goal. Even being willing to sacrifice other ego stroking side effects of weight training to achieve your goal. Take it from a guy who has big arms and a big chest, stick to your plan! I still have a belly to go with it and I'm really pretty fine with that because I have yet to really make it a true focus of mine to lose it. I believe that you are in a mentally strong/ready place to make it happen.

Like G said, look at the progress you've made so far. Keep at it! I am ready for yet another Silver run!

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Damn Silver, 30 pull ups in one workout. Look how far you have come brudda!

I agree 30 pullups in a session is not bad. Keep killing it bro.

[freezito]

give it hell bro, im on this like fly on honey

[phL8Tme]

Your pic shows some muscle being hidden. IMHO diet and metabolism change will get you that 6 pak and some extra definition.

Heres the fun part. Just how many cals. and protien plus number of days lifting+ a day or two of cardio=the perfect mix?


A year or so ago I gave up junk food and fast food. Started taking lifting seriously again, and really watched my diet. lost 31 lbs. put back on 15 of muscle in 5 months. Did my first stack/cycle and gained another 9 after PCT.

Ok, ok I just wanted to follow this thread. I'll quit for now. Upping your test is going to be fun if your lady is receptive!!!!

[crazyfool405]

im in!

[Silver3CSRT8]

Damn Silver, 30 pull ups in one workout. Look how far you have come brudda!

I agree 30 pullups in a session is not bad. Keep killing it bro.

I have come a long way from the early days when GMG called me out for doing weight assisted pullups. He convinced me to quit being a b!tch and get as many real pullups as I could. Over time 3 became 4 then kept going. What I do now is I will do my first 2 sets of 10 and 8. Then move on to rows then come back and basically superset rows with pullups to get those extra reps in.

[Silver3CSRT8]

Oddly enough I can comment on both of these topics.
I tried the Slim X also even after reading some of the crazy stories around here. I was a bit gun shy after reading dudes were staying up for 20 hours at a time with no problems. I had no issues with the stuff at all. I did stick with one pill a day in the AM though. I'm not sure if it was because I have a high stim tolerance, more specifically caffeine. I can drink coffee before bed and not have an issue. This also makes me think I need to get off the caffeine for a while. My normal pre w/o mitt full of stims has lesser effects lately. But Yohimbe still makes me a bit wired and sweat from the inside out. Not sure what the deal is but I'll take it. The Slim X treated me well. Especially the appetite supression aspect which was pretty awesome. I had to force some meals and that hasn't happened to me, well pretty much ever. I did have a thirst all the time but my water intake is always a gallon plus/ day anyway. I figured I'd share that for what its worth.

The other part that I can comment on is my true respect that I have for you and your continual focus towards your goal. Even being willing to sacrifice other ego stroking side effects of weight training to achieve your goal. Take it from a guy who has big arms and a big chest, stick to your plan! I still have a belly to go with it and I'm really pretty fine with that because I have yet to really make it a true focus of mine to lose it. I believe that you are in a mentally strong/ready place to make it happen.

Like G said, look at the progress you've made so far. Keep at it! I am ready for yet another Silver run!

I have not had any panic attacks, nor do I feel cracked out or high while taking Slim X. I do have pretty good energy and alertness. I have had a couple minor headaches and a little insomnia the first 3 nights though, but I had not taken a stim/diet pill in a couple months which is a pretty long break for me. I don't personally feel like AX is a shady company, but time will tell and I hope I don't regret taking this bottle.

On the weight thing, I think if I was never discustingly fat and always had a decent muscle to fat ratio I might be more OK with the belly. However, sometimes I still look in that mirror and see the fat fuk I used to be and think the only way I can not see that is to completely eliminate the excess fat and start new. I dropped another lb so hopefully it will start to show soon.

[Silver3CSRT8]

give it hell bro, im on this like fly on honey

Great to have you along for the ride.

Your pic shows some muscle being hidden. IMHO diet and metabolism change will get you that 6 pak and some extra definition.

Heres the fun part. Just how many cals. and protien plus number of days lifting+ a day or two of cardio=the perfect mix?


A year or so ago I gave up junk food and fast food. Started taking lifting seriously again, and really watched my diet. lost 31 lbs. put back on 15 of muscle in 5 months. Did my first stack/cycle and gained another 9 after PCT.

Ok, ok I just wanted to follow this thread. I'll quit for now. Upping your test is going to be fun if your lady is receptive!!!!

That is awesome progress. I will be honest that the diet part has been my weekness. After seeing many transformations I realized that the only reason I have not completed mine is because I haven't been able to give up pizza, cheesburgers, fries, deserts, etc. I know I can follow the TKD diet especially with the ability to have some carbs around workouts.

I am hoping for big things (pun intended) from the libido boosting aspects of this product.

im in!

Good to have your wealth of knowledge here. You have done amazing things with how you have changed your body's composition. Feel free to thow out any nuggets that you think might be useful. I am still a rookie in this game, especially around dieting.