Burning up the love handles with Combustion

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First off, thanks to Resolve and the rest of the fellas with BPS for this opportunity :)

We are gonna do a 30+ day run of Combustion as part of my persisting recomp/strip out. Am currently in about week 3.5 of a bottle that I had purchased myself and stacked with some other compounds, and have also ran this before and was very happy with the results. Let's see what the next 30 days brings.

I tend to see more results from the tape measure and photos than from the scales so lets get some starting info:

This mornings weight: 265, Waist:41.5in, measured at Navel: 42.5

Pics taken March 6th and 7th 2012:

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53778&d=1331147285

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53779&d=1331147293

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http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53782&d=1331147368

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53784&d=1331147860

Not pretty, but a hell of a ways from 322 :)

Am currently in the 4th (deload) week of a 5/3/1 program (Mesocycle 10) and have dropped weight on my squat in my ongoing pursuit of greater depth. Training maxes for next cycle will be: Standing OH Press -200 (These are done with no push from the hips, bar going below chin if not to clavicle), Dead Lift -410, Bench -285, Squat - 370. Diet if IF Protocols with 16 hour fast and 8 hour feeds which may be adjusted based on my work schedule, Targets are 2700 cals or lower on Lifting days, 2200 or lower on burn days. Additonal sups will be pretty basic: Protein, BCAA, Cissus.

What I know about Combustion already: Never have had any stomach upset issues, does give me a nice sense of being focused and alert but not over stimmed ( I have a very high stim tolerance), kicks the furnace into high gear when I am lifting and I love that, sweat dripping on the floor when setting up for my next set of deads! Effective fat burner. So lets see what the next month brings us!
 
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Final review: Overall this was a very nice run. The combustion did a nice job of helping me to burn more fat based on the 1.5 inches of my waist and at the navel. The fact that I only dropped 4 pounds of actual weight despite the loss of girth demonstrates to me that I likely even gained some mass during this run (have to figure out my DL issues later.)

As a stim, this stuff was a nice way to gain some early morning early morning focus and energy but was not overpowering at 2 am, 1 PM (again, this was for me, I have a very high stim tolerance.) I would not recommend combustion as a stim for the simple purpose of getting cranked for a work out, not a complaint mind you, this stuff was not formulated for that purpose. Oddly enough, taking two with my AM coffee did not bother my stomach but if I drank coffee with my solo afternoon dose I would get some very acidic belches that almost burned, but this would pass fairly quickly.

Would I purchase compound 20 to help with a cut. Not only would I but I have and have been satisfied with my investment. I'd love to match this with a good AI some day just to see how that synergy would pay off.
 
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I'll definitely be following :thumbsup:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but the most dedicated athletes I come in contact with are almost always formerly overweight. You're making good progress - I look forward to seeing how Combustion helps you!
 
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I'll definitely be following :thumbsup:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but the most dedicated athletes I come in contact with are almost always formerly overweight. You're making good progress - I look forward to seeing how Combustion helps you!
Thanks Gents and welcome aboard.
 
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3/9/12 Day 4, wk 4 (MC 10 Deload week)
5:10-6:00

Smith Machine Squat (5's)145, 180, 215. Really focused in getting my butt as low as possible on these.

Boring but Big 5x10 @50% (Barebell Squat to the low end of a decline bench, a bit lower than last week.)
Hit all 50 reps. The sweat was rolling off of me by about set 2, I attribute this to Combustion induced thermogenesis.

Lying Leg Curl 3X12 @55

Leg Ext 3x12@120

Back Extension 2x15

Nautilus Crunch (old style) 120x25, 160x20

Broke fast a little after 12:00, extended feed window till 8:30 because I got home a bit later than I wanted to, this allowed me to cram in another 50g protein. 2517 cals (204 carbs, 222 protein [+36g bcaa], 82 fats) with an estimated burn of 3697.
 
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36g of BCAAs? Now that's the way to do it!

Just make sure your back is staying neutral during those squats - don't sacrifice form for depth. :)
That's actually a big focus at this time. I used to lean forward more but am improving both that and depth.
 
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That's actually a big focus at this time. I used to lean forward more but am improving both that and depth.
It's always been something I struggle with. Us taller guys got so far down to squat that it's a real challenge to make everything perfect. Box squats, like you did for your Big but Boring work, have made a huge difference.
 
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Well, like to say I did not break fast till 3:30 but I have to confess I woke up starved and snagged a bagel and a grapefruit around 2:00AM this morning. Such being the case, I hit the gym today.

Day 1, wk1 (MC11)

Standing OH Press (strict form) 130x5, 150x5, 170x7

Boring But Big (5x10 @60%+10pounds =130) 10/10/10/8/8

Upright Row @ 90 3x10

Face Dwn rear delt raise @25's 15/14

Alt/ DB Curl (Drop set @45/30/20) set 1x12/12/12, set 2x5/5/12

Straight bar curl @80 10/8

Hammer Curl (light for elbow rehab rather than hypertrophy) 20'sx12/12

Hit 30 minutes of cardio for 180 cals. Was warm enough to get the real bikes out take a short ride with my little guy, just 15 minutes but was good to get him off the stinking couch.
 
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I love Combustion and Endosurge. In for this one big Tony. :)
 
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Definitely 'honour'. The Queen's English says so kind sir.

I limit my stimulant intake to pre workout only. 3 capsules of Combustion before a workout left me sweating like criminal in a police line up.
 
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Burn day today but I forgot my follow up does till about 8:00 which I felt was to late for sleep preservation. 1944cals on the day, ( 150 carb, 212 pro [+12 bcaa] 42 fats.
 
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Had a crisis thing to deal with at work so it was either break fast a bit early or not eat till it was already over so lunch occurred at 11:45, shut it down at 7:45. Hit 30 minutes of cardio after work for 180 cals. 1964 cals (157 carbs, 168 protein {plus 24g bcaa}, 71 fats) with an estimated burn of a little over 3500.

Since I have no PWO and a few Combustion to spare from my own stock, I think I am gonna try a bit of an experiment tommorow. Gonna take on pill in the am and 3 before I hit the gym for some deads.
 
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Wheeewwww 3 before a workout, i think id probably die! lol
 
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3/13/12 Day 2, wk 1 (MC 11)
5:15-6:30

The experiement with 3 Combustion pre-workout was marginal at best, but I have a god awful stim tolerance and our goal here is burning fat, not getting amped. Did sweat like a overheated horse, and that is cool. If I ain't dripping, I ain't pulling!


Dead Lift 265x5, 310x5, 350x5 ( I looked back through my log and was a bit saddened by the fact that I hit 365x7 in January but have to remember that I was on cycle at that time and have also been reworking my form a bit here)

BBB 5x10 @60% = 245 (Hit all 50 reps, 5x10's with deads suck regardless of weight)

V Bar Pull Down @ 180x9/8/6

Snatch Grip Deads at a 6 in deficit @245x8/6 ( damn near whipped by this point)

Low Pulley Underhand Row @210 x9/7

Gonna hit the core work tommorow before work (assuming I drag my ass out of bed earlier enough.)

Broke fast at 12, finished it off at around 9 with my last 50g proten for the day. Will fast till at least 2 due to my wirk schedule tomorrow, so this in no big deal. 2717 cals (210 carbs, 240 protein {plus 30g bcaa}, 95 fats) with an estimated burn of 4200.
 
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Stats for this week: Weight 261.6 (down 3.4 from start), waist at 41", 42" at Navel (each down .5in from last week). Not a bad week overall.

One draw back of popping 3 Combustion at 4:00pm pre workout? Could not fall asleep till after 2:00 am this morning, good thing it is my late night at work so I could sleep in a bit.
 
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Quiet day, just work and driving. Broke fast at 1:30, shut it down at 9:30. 2056 cals (77 carbs, 182 protein [plus 12 g bcaa] 109 fats.) As an aside, got in a fresh 5lb tub of MGN Cake batter protein (The American Iso variety, the chocolate of that line is a bit too sweet, but the cake batter is good stuff.)
 
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My goodness. What do we have here. Come on let's kick some tail
 
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Quiet day, just work and driving. Broke fast at 1:30, shut it down at 9:30. 2056 cals (77 carbs, 182 protein [plus 12 g bcaa] 109 fats.) As an aside, got in a fresh 5lb tub of MGN Cake batter protein (The American Iso variety, the chocolate of that line is a bit too sweet, but the cake batter is good stuff.)
MGN's Cake batter is delicious. I used it for months on end.
 
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MGN's Cake batter is delicious. I used it for months on end.
nice to hear. not to hijack this thread. Check out my sig for a discount code. :).... Now back to the daily scheduled program.
 
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I have a sealed bottle of combustion if anyone is interested. I'm running 8 weeks of androlean so I'd rather have the cash . 50% off retail


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Took kind of a controlled cheat, has been about a month and we had a carry in at work, I pretty much stuck with the plan except I allowed myself a piece of lemon Pie, a sugar cookie and another small cookie. Fed from 12-8:30.

3/15/12 Day 3, wk 1 (MC11)

Bench 185x5, 215x5, 240x5

Dead Press (in cage with bars set at bottom, started from the bottom position.) 5x10@60"+10 =180
10/10/10/7/6

Incline DB PRess @ 75's 7/5, 65'sx7 (pretty fried by this time)

BW Dip (with a little push from foot on back of rack) 7/7/6

2 Hand Behind head DB ext @65x10/10/10

Skull Crushers @85 8/7

Wrapped it up with 28 minutes of cardio, 189 cal.
 
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Am fasted cardio-32 min, 249 cals, all day burn. Tonight is leg night
 

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Your tearin it up, hows it goin so far? I've been doing the am cardio too, that's dedication dude!!
 
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3/16/12 Day 4, wk1 (MC 11)
4:45-5:50

(Continue to focus on depth and staying upright on squats)

Smith Machine Squats below Parallel - 245x5, 280x5, 315x6

BBB Squat to low end of decline bench (5x10@60%+3=225)
10/10/10/9/9 (Last set was with no bench)

Lying Leg Curl @110 10/10/10

One Leg Leg Extensions @110 12/12, 10/10

DB SLDL @85's 2setsx10

Ab Super Set - Leg raise x15 to Cable Crunch at 120x25, set #2 was 15 raises +25 rep cable crunch at 180.

Broke fast at a bit after 12, shut it down a bit after 8. 2541 cals in, (170 carbs, 240 protein [plus 36g bcaa], 93 fats) with an estimated burn of 4309.
 
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Rolled out this morning for some fasted cardio and iron with some bcaa.

Day 1, wk 2 (MC11)
10:50-11:55

Standing OH BB Press (Full ROM) 140x3, 160x3, 180x3

Boring but Big OH Press @60%+5=125, 10/10/10/10/10 (Really struggled to lock that last rep out)

Low Pulley upright Row 100x10, 115x10/12

Bent Over Rear Delt Raise @ 20's 15/15

Alternating DB Front Raise (All pull, no swing, feet locked to floor)
20'sx12/12

Seated Concentration Curl @35 3x10

Wide Grip Straight Bar Curl @80 2x10

Low Pulley Straight Bar Curl Drop set -115x10, 85x10, 60x10.

Wrapped it up with 30 min variable resistance Cardio - 180 cals.

Got home and ate big, breaking fast at about 1:20
 
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Kept the diet pretty tight today: 2502 cals (167 carbs, 224 protein [+36g bcaa], 93 fats) with an estimated burn of 4292. About 100 of those carbs came from Grapefruit, ate about 5 of those damn things today. Love em. Plus they increase insulin sensitivity.
 
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Grapefruit are in season and they are quite tasty right now. Hope you had a good St. Paddy's day!
Hope you did too :)

Was a glorious day so I skipped the gym (just a planned cardio only night) came home and took the wee man out for a bike ride, I hit 35 minutes total (he hung for the first 15). Kept it tight today with a feed window from 11:30-7:30: 1975 cals, (92 carbs, 213 protein, 85 fats).
 
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Logs lookin awesome bud.
 
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Ok guys, I seriously need some input here! Ever since I hit 400 for 2 dead lifting in January (1/25/12), my deads have freaking gone down HILL! I am beginning to suspect that I am overtraing. Tonight I could only pull 370 ONE Damn time, where as on 2/19/12 I hit 385 for 2. This is really pissing me off! My typical back day has the 3 sets of 5/3/1, then 5x10 at 60(+) Percent, then 3 sets of a pull down or assisted pull up, 2-3 sets of Snatch Grip deads and then 2 sets of a rowing movement. That is 15 sets focused on the rear chain every 6-7 days (does not include very light warm ups at 135/225 and does not factor in hammy work on squat day) Is that just too much, especially while on a cut?

Anyways, here goes tonights workout

Day2, week 2 (MC11)
5:05-6:05

Deads 285x3, 330x3, 370x ONE (see above)

Boring But Big deads (5x10@60%+10)=255 (Hit all 50 reps)

V Bar Pulldown@ 190x7/6, at 150x12 (focused on reps and form here)

Skipped the snatch grips because of the OT idea.

Underhand Low Pulley Row @220x10/8

Hanging Leg Raise 20/20/15

Broke fast at 12:00, shut it down at 8:30 as I did not get home till after 7:30.

2559 cals (214 carbs, 223 protein [plus 24g bcaa], 87 fats, approximate burn of 4200.
 
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Ok guys, I seriously need some input here! Ever since I hit 400 for 2 dead lifting in January (1/25/12), my deads have freaking gone down HILL! I am beginning to suspect that I am overtraing. Tonight I could only pull 370 ONE Damn time, where as on 2/19/12 I hit 385 for 2. This is really pissing me off! My typical back day has the 3 sets of 5/3/1, then 5x10 at 60(+) Percent, then 3 sets of a pull down or assisted pull up, 2-3 sets of Snatch Grip deads and then 2 sets of a rowing movement. That is 15 sets focused on the rear chain every 6-7 days (does not include very light warm ups at 135/225 and does not factor in hammy work on squat day) Is that just too much, especially while on a cut?

Anyways, here goes tonights workout

Day2, week 2 (MC11)
5:05-6:05

Deads 285x3, 330x3, 370x ONE (see above)

Boring But Big deads (5x10@60%+10)=255 (Hit all 50 reps)

V Bar Pulldown@ 190x7/6, at 150x12 (focused on reps and form here)

Skipped the snatch grips because of the OT idea.

Underhand Low Pulley Row @220x10/8

Hanging Leg Raise 20/20/15

Broke fast at 12:00, shut it down at 8:30 as I did not get home till after 7:30.

2559 cals (214 carbs, 223 protein [plus 24g bcaa], 87 fats, approximate burn of 4200.
Were you cutting in january when you made that lift?
 
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Quiet burn day today: 2209 cals (71 carbs, 232 protein [+12g bcaa] 104 fats) with an estimated burn of 3700.
 
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Awesome, welcome aboard!

Broke fast a little after 12 today, cut it off about 8:30

Day 3, wk 2 (MC11)
5:10-6:20

Bench - 200x3, 230x3, 255x4+1 assisted rep (better than last cycle)

BBB5x10 @60%+14 pounds = 185 (in cage)
10/9 decreased to 170x7/10/6

Incline DB Press @80'sx5/5, @70x10

BW Dip with just a bit of help from foot on rear of station
8/6

Reverse Grip Bench@135x7 (Been a long time, hurt my shoulders so I switched to Close Grips (135x7/8)

Cross Body DB Ext @30's 10/10, 10/10

Uh Wide Grip Triceps PD @130x12, 150x10

Finished up with 20 minutes of cardio (+5 minute warm up) for a burn of 130.

Dietary for today: 2625 cals (237 carbs, 208 protein (plus 24g bcaa)95 fats) estimated deficit of 1471.
 
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Rolled out with some BCAA and hit some AM cardio going to get a burn on: 25 minutes, random hills, 151 cals.
 

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