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Alright all, for those that don't know me my name is Jim. I'm currently active duty Army in the 82nd ABN. I've been lifting for ~5 years or so, I just got back from a JRTC rotation so I've been out of the gym for ~30 days. My main goal for these 8 weeks are to get my strength back up after the 30 days away from the gym, I'll be taking starting measurements and weight tomorrow morning. When I left I weighed ~168 and hopefully didn't lose too much weight but I expect that I lost about 10 pounds or so out there, my end goal for this year was to be at 170 but I doubt that is possible based on what I expect my weight to be, as stated earlier the most important thing is strength at this point.

The Goods:
2x Free Test
2x IGF-2
2x N.O. Uptake

Staples:
Creatine Mono
Muscle Marinade (when used no extra mono)
Gold Standard Whey
Orange Triad
MBCAA

The Routine:
Westside for Skinny Bastards, Part III - DeFranco's Training

Mon- ME Upper
Tue- DE Lower
Wed- GPP
Thu- RE Upper
Fri- ME Lower
Sat- GPP
Sun- Rest

The Diet:
3600 Calories
120g Fat
210g Protein
420g Carbs

To some this may sound like a lot but it generally doesn't seem to be enough, or it wasn't before I left and I was considering bumping it up a few hundred. I train twice a day on Mon-Fri because of morning PT and then my afternoon workouts.

Will update with measurements and starting pics tomorrow morning.

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Weight: 160.8 (I knew it! :mad:)
Chest: 36.5"
R Bicep: 14.9"
L Bicep: 14.6"
R Thigh: 24.8"
L Thigh: 24.8"
Waist: 33.7"
R Calf: 16.4"
L Calf: 16.0"
Neck: 17.5"
 
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End Stats:

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Weight: 164.0
Chest: 38.5"
Rt. Bi: 14.9"
Lt. Bi: 14.7"
Rt. Thigh: 25.2"
Lt. Thigh: 25.0"
Waist: 34.0"
Rt. Calf: 17.1"
Lt. Calf: 17.0"
Neck: 18.0"


Haven't looked at previous numbers yet, but I'm excited to see the difference.


Final Review: This will be over the entire stack, as opposed to individual products, I will do my best to differentiate between the three but I know that many of the effects overlapped between the three products. I also am not going to give them numeric values and will just report the effects.


Strength: I noticed consistent gains in strength, in all exercises. I normally cannot progress in weight every week but I was able to do that consistently and set my fair share of PR's during this 8 week run. What was most significant to me is how quickly my strength picked back up after JRTC and even more impressive was the fact that I didn't lose any strength during my incredibly inconsistent leave. I will attribute this to IGF-2 and Free Test more than Uptake.

Endurance: My rest periods were significantly decreased, especially after I began doing complexes with the program zir.Red has designed for me. I will attribute most of this to N.O. Uptake and it was noticeable.

Recovery: This will be overnight recovery, not between set recovery. I noticed an increase in my body's ability to recover. It was significant, some of this will be attributed to the amount of kCal I was consuming on a regular basis but I was surprised by how I was able to get back into 2x a day workouts and not wake up hurting the next day. Onset was almost immediate.

Sleep Quality: As a general rule, my sleep quality was greatly improved during these 8 weeks. In fact, in the days since I have run out my sleep quality is noticeable lowered and I am waking up much more often in the night and having a harder time falling asleep to begin with. I will attribute this almost solely to IGF-2

Physique Changes: This was not the primary goal of this log but the physique changes were noticeable. My weight increased ~4 pounds (would have been more if I were more consistent with my diet over the holiday's) but I stayed just as lean, if not ended up leaner. I was pleased as physique changes are always welcome.

Pumps: With 5 caps a day the pumps were phenomenal, but 6 is where I prefer it. It was noticeable in every workout and was incredibly noticeable when we would run distance. My calves would be engorged with blood and sometimes it would be painful. I would occasionally get lower back pumps, nothing extraordinary, but noticeable. The effect increased with consistent dosing.

Vascularity: During this run, I can say that my vascularity was much improved. Some of this is from Free Test and some of this is from the pump in N.O. Uptake. I can say that when I ran out of FT, my all day vascularity decreased noticeably. Once I started working out it wasn't noticeable but it was extremely noticeable in a rested state.

Muscle Density: This is a hard one to gauge but I noticed that as the log went on my pecs felt significantly more dense. It was most noticeable in my chest because it is my weakest muscle from a physique standpoint and is normally the last to progress. The density is still there but it has decreased recently, I attribute most of this to IGF-2 because it has subsided since I ran out.


Overall: I would buy these products again. I was a big fan of IGF-2 and N.O. Uptake specifically. Free Test did exactly what I had bought it to do and I believe that all of these products are worth the price. I will be using IGF-2 again (may even try R1's Prime/IGF-2 stack) but the standout product to me was N.O. Uptake. I have been a fan of AppNut products since I initially used RPM/Drive (love Drive) and N.O. Uptake is a fantastic preworkout for pumps/muscular endurance. Can't wait to order some Uncut in the near future and see how they do together (assuming they continue to make Uptake)

Thanks for following everyone. I think I made significant progress as far as my goals are concerned and cannot wait for this new year to unfold, a lot of big things in the works for a lot of companies and I am excited to say the least!
 
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This is going to be good. That is an amazing stack and I am in for the gains and maybe a few shenanigans!
 
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You know I'm in man!! Any questions at all, just holler!




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Progress pics please!!!
 
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First props to you for serving our country. Second, I am going to follow this log now and I look forward to seeing some solid progress from you. You should be able to have yourself quite the run with the products you will be using.

Cheers!:cheers:

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Great stack right there, I'm anxious to hear your thoughts on NO Uptake,

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Lol here comes the first question.

I've already taken the igf-2 morning dose, and will be taking the free test here in a minute with breakfast.

How do you guys recommend splitting the 5 Uptake throughout the day?
 
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The one thing I have learned with NO Uptake, is that no single dosing method works best for everyone. The two most popular dosing variations so far are all 5 pills pwo or a split dose, such as 3 pwo and 2 post workout. I would recommend giving both a try for a few days each to see which one works best for you.
 
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Definetely in on this
 
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Good to have you bro!

Thanks Dewey, I'm gonna try the 5 Pre dosing today for ME Upper. Is it bad that I'm excited?!
 
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Good to have you bro!Thanks Dewey, I'm gonna try the 5 Pre dosing today for ME Upper. Is it bad that I'm excited?!
Oh no, you'll be even more excited as the log goes on. ;)I personally like 6 caps pre-workout. Seems to be my sweet spot. But like Dewey said, experiment and see what works best for you.
 
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in, good beg pics, i can see the potential! good luck!
 
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Oh no, you'll be even more excited as the log goes on. ;)I personally like 6 caps pre-workout. Seems to be my sweet spot. But like Dewey said, experiment and see what works best for you.
The 5 today was a little on the ridiculous side as far as pump. Towards the end of some sets the pump made it hard to pull my elbows back because of my lats!
in, good beg pics, i can see the potential! good luck!
Thanks brother good to have you!

Update coming after my steak!
 
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The 5 today was a little on the ridiculous side as far as pump. Towards the end of some sets the pump made it hard to pull my elbows back because of my lats!
Initial review: NO Uptake produces almost too much pump. Maybe that's why some opt for the 3/2 dose!


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Initial review: NO Uptake produces almost too much pump. Maybe that's why some opt for the 3/2 dose!


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I would say thats probably a fair take! :djparty:



29OCT2012 ME Upper

Bench Press: Work up to A 3-5RM
115x5, 135x5, 185x5, 205x3 (Ouch! That's quite the nosedive!)

Chin-Ups: 2xMAX
BWx15, BWx10.5 (This is where the Lat Pump began to restrict ROM)

a1. Cable Rows: 3x8-12
90x10, 90x10, 100x11 (Pump was literally painful)
a2. Face Pulls: 3x8-12
80x12, 80x12, 100x8

Barbell Shrugs: 3x8-15
135x15, 225x15(S), 275x6(S)

Hammer Curls: 3x8-15
25x12, 20x10, 30x3-20x5 (My poor little biceps were SMOKED!)

For those that have followed my logs before you may notice the hit on my BP, the weight wasn't too much lower than what it was before I left (THANK GOD!) but it was significantly harder to get that for those 3 than it should have been! The pumps with 5 before is crazy, I don't know why someone would do 6 before! My biceps are pretty sensitive to pumps (as are most peoples) but it was strange to notice it so much in my lats, that normally isn't much of a problem for me. A lot of this probably has to do with how long I've been out of the gym, and I anticipate a ton of soreness tomorrow but all in all it was a good workout. It feels great to be back in the gym again!
 
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Nice w.o. there Jim!

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Nice w.o. there Jim!

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Thanks brother!


Note: short on calories, protein intake was on point, fat content a little low but I am significantly short on carbs. Its gonna take some work getting back to the way I was eating before!
 
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Thanks brother!

Note: short on calories, protein intake was on point, fat content a little low but I am significantly short on carbs. Its gonna take some work getting back to the way I was eating before!
Almonds and p butter & bananas when I need them cals!

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Nice numbers Jimbo.

Oh btw...Rodja taught me something about West Side, don't aim for a number specifically on the ME days. It is more about the EFFORT you put into it, so as long as you are going balls to the wall to move that bar you are good bro.

I know you were already doing this, you ain't stupid (and you are proud on top of that) , just saying...I love Rodja's advise, specially on this kinda things and it works wonders...thought I would share bro.
 
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Didn't sleep well last night. Took the 4 igf-2 last night and this morning, PT in 30 minutes and its cold as fuark!
 
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Bad news: Very likely no workout today, just got told I'm jumping instead :cry:

It's gonna be a sh!try day....
 
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Update: Jump got scratched because the bird was all f'ed up. But I didn't get off work til 2100.

Bad: No workout. Which pisses me off

Good: 0900 late call so no frigid run tomorrow.
 
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Update: Jump got scratched because the bird was all f'ed up. But I didn't get off work til 2100.

Bad: No workout. Which pisses me off

Good: 0900 late call so no frigid run tomorrow.
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What happened to the bird/plane?
 
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What happened to the bird/plane?
The rudder (planes have that?) was screwed up and the pilot said he wasn't comfortable taking us up there in a bird he wasn't sure wouldn't lean left.
 
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The rudder (planes have that?) was screwed up and the pilot said he wasn't comfortable taking us up there in a bird he wasn't sure wouldn't lean left.
I c.
 
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Due to my mandatory rest day yesterday today will be the dynamic effort leg day that I was supposed to do yesterday, my wife will love that news :dance:
 
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Last package arrived today.

The goods:


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Jumping tomorrow: 1030 Manifest so hopefully I get off early enough to hit the gym!
 
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31OCT2012

Missed lunch today, threw off my entire day. Will have to enter into my app what I've eaten to see how short I am today.

DE Lower Body

Box Jump: 3x5-8 24" Box
30x8, 50x8, 50x8

Lunges w/ front foot elevated: 2x8-10 (wanted to do step-ups but got kicked out of the room)
95x8, 135x6

Pull-throughs: 3x8-12
80x12, 100x12, 120x10

Hanging Leg Raises: 3x10-15
BWx10, BWx10, BWx10

My training partner had never done any of these exercises before so I spent a good deal of time teaching him form. It wasn't a problem and I expect to be sore tomorrow, the pump was less noticeable, it always is in my legs but my forearms were feeling it on the box jumps and the leg raises. We have an IOTV run tomorrow, probably sprints, but could be distance which doesn't excite me. As I said before I am jumping tomorrow, the manifest is 1030 and I would guess the jump is around 1700. .Hopefully I will get off early enough to hit the gym for RE Upper Body!
 
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Last package arrived today.

The goods:

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Jumping tomorrow: 1030 Manifest so hopefully I get off early enough to hit the gym!
Nice stash Jim!
 
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Thanks brother. Catch the ccherry limeade in the background? Lol still haven't cracked open the fresh fruit yet!
Don't know what you're waiting on.
I'm about to get on the MM kick again...
Just the 6g of creatine and the creatine in my protein powder... I'm like ugh!
 
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Don't know what you're waiting on.
I'm about to get on the MM kick again...
Just the 6g of creatine and the creatine in my protein powder... I'm like ugh!
I've been thinking about mixing but I only use half a scoop (6g is too much creatine for me)

I'm afraid that of I use fresh fruit and its that amazing I might not go back to my limeade! :excuses:
 
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I've been thinking about mixing but I only use half a scoop (6g is too much creatine for me)

I'm afraid that of I use fresh fruit and its that amazing I might not go back to my limeade! :excuses:
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Man I take in 5-10g of creatine a day...

6g is too much for you? 5g is usually the standard dose...

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I bloat when I use that amount, not much GI discomfort from it but generally 3-4g is where I see the positive effects without the negatives. I used to just do 5 because the bottle said so bbut after coming here and learning from some of the guys here (Cooper, ZiR red, you guys, and various others) I found that its best to experiment on your own and I havent really had a problem since.
 
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I bloat when I use that amount, not much GI discomfort from it but generally 3-4g is where I see the positive effects without the negatives. I used to just do 5 because the bottle said so bbut after coming here and learning from some of the guys here (Cooper, ZiR red, you guys, and various others) I found that its best to experiment on your own and I havent really had a problem since.
Yeah there's not set in stone answer with everything.
 
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Random thought: You know you're in a bodybuilding gym when you're doing pull throughs and everyone is looking at you like this:



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