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It has been a few days since I received SX3 in the mail! Not going to lie: pretty freakin' excited when I first saw the tub because I was expecting a much bigger container. Then I opened it up and realized the serving size is very little but it gets a lot of work done! I like the packaging. It's sleek, professional--nothing glittery or glamorous-- but it's still appealing to the consumer eye.
I don't like talking too much about myself (I find it rude
25 y/o male
6'1"
172 lbs
Supplements
- Piracetam (approx. 2800-3000mg)
- Choline Citrate (approx. 4.5g)
- Sulbutiamine (approx. 300-400mg)
- Multi
- Extra vitamin C (sustained release)
- Nordic Naturals fish oil (4-5 soft gels typically at night).
- [CON-CRET] Creatine HCl (750mg non-lifting days/1500mg lifting days)
- L-Carnitine 2g
I'm looking to try pramiracetam once I finish my pira tub. I am not as disciplined as I would like to be, but I do my very best to take my nootropics with SX3 as I do notice a synergistic effect between the nutritional profiles. I am also considering getting some PS and maybe even Lion's Mane next time I stop by the Vitamin Shoppe. I am currently working out 3-4x/weekly. No weights atm (except an adjustable weighted vest). Mainly push-ups, pull-ups, leg work (reverse lunges, bulgarian split squats, etc.) and some core work. Started off at 139lbs or so and am currently @ 172lbs. My goal is 180 lbs
With regards to SX3, here are my initial results and the data/thoughts I have collected thus far: This apple flavoring is ridiculous. I don't even mix it in water: I just dump a scoop down the hatch and chase it with a few oz of water. SO good. I am a fan of bad news first though so without further procrastination, I will just get it out of the way and say I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners or flavoring. I have tasted too many naturally flavored and sweetened supplements to know that it is actually impossible to not be able to come up with a palatable flavoring system that is free of synthetic dyes and chemicals. It is what it is. Until the consumer demands it as a requirement with all products, no change will come. And my rant is over.
Some of the ingredients I saw on the label left me with my "WTF" face on (e.g. Pikatropin) and some of them I am more than familiar with (e.g. Yohimbe Extract, Synephrine and a few others like BA and Agmatine plus DAA, thanks to SNS ).
I have read good reviews on the ingredients I hadn't dealt with before so that produced a nice, warm feeling inside (that's what she said).
Here's a sample of what my workouts/training tend to look like. Some cardio, endurance/strength training, calisthenics, etc.
1/22
1 mile
9:58
[HR][/HR]
1/23
Push-up Pyramid
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
1 mile run
9:36
[HR][/HR]
1/29
Chin-up Pyramid
1/2/3/4/4/3/2/1
1 mile run
9:20
[HR][/HR]
1/31
Push-up Pyramid
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
8:58
[HR][/HR]
4/11
A1) Pull-ups
4x4
A2) Lunges
4x8
[HR][/HR]
4/14
A1) 1-leg Feet Elevated Push-ups
10/10/11
A2) Lunges
3x8
[HR][/HR]
4/15
Push-ups (no warmup)
3x15
[HR][/HR]
4/16
A1) Lunges
4x6
A2) Chinups
3/4/4/4/6
[HR][/HR]
4/19
A1) Lunges
3x6
A2) Feet Elevated Push-ups
3x10
Chin-ups w/leg raise (at top of movement)
4x4
[HR][/HR]
4/22
A1) Reverse Lunges
3x8
A2) Feet Elevated Push-ups
11/11/12
Chin-ups w/leg raise (at top of movement)
1x4
B1) Chin-ups (standard)
5/5/6
B2) Planks
3x40s
[HR][/HR]
4/24
A1) Lunges + 10
3x6
A2) Feet Elevated Push-ups +10
8/9/10
B1) Chin-ups
5/6/6
B2) Planks
3x40s
[HR][/HR]
4/26
A1) Reverse Lunges +10
3x6
A2) Push-ups (standard) +10
3x10
B1) Chin-ups
6/6/6/7/4
B2) Planks
3x40s
[HR][/HR]
4/30
Reverse Lunges +10
6/8/8
Bulgarian Split Squats +10
1x6
Push-ups +10
3x12
Chin-up Pyramid (1 min rest)
5/1/2/3/4/5/4/3/2/1
Plank
1x40s
[HR][/HR]
5/1
Push-up Pyramid
1/2/3/4/5/6/6/5/4*
*Workout interrupted
I use an adjustable weighted vest for certain exercises. Sometimes I'll drop the vest altogether and focus more on the speed/tempo with which I execute the movements. For example, I may focus on the eccentric portion of the my chin-ups.
Initial Review
The first time I tried SX3, I decided to play it safe and take about 1/2 scoop. I'm glad I did my research and read reviews prior to my first dose. I was extra exhausted that day and I ended up taking a shot of Cuban coffee at my barber shop since I was practically falling asleep on the chair while getting my hair cut lol. Good thing I only took 1/2 scoop of SX3. I have gone up to a little less than 1 scoop at this point (approx. 90 mins after pre-workout meal). I usually do my best to wait >90 min. but <120 min. as I have found this is my sweet spot to dose pre-workouts. I will say I tried SX3 a few times without any additional products (aside from creatine) and I loved the pump that combination created. I was able to workout harder, longer and still wake up the next day without any soreness whatsoever. Typically when I do high volume w/high rep training, I wake up the next day a bit sore. Not a damn thing since I started CON-CRET. Now I have the whole package with my training stack: performance and recovery. Not to mention I recently came across a bottle I had in the back of my fridge of L-Carnitine (2g/ED). The day I incorporated that into my regimen, I noticed a tremendous difference in energy levels--I was even perspiring more than usual. If you briefly review my most recent workouts, I have been progressing quite nicely: increasing reps, sets and overall volume + intensity.
I also notice a highly desirable effect when combining my nootropics with SX3. I will be reporting more as the days progress. All I have to say right now: THANK YOU Lecheek!