[1ifeblood]

It's that time of year again! My bulk has been fun...I've gained some decent LBM as well as some not-so-LBM, and now we need to get this body worthy for the Beach come this summer time. I'm only looking to lose 1-2lbs a week to keep as much muscle as I can so 6 months should be plenty of time to get me there. I have a regimen lined up to get me through the next 4 months, starting with this killer fat-burning stack by USPLabs. Thanks to the team for awarding me these supplements for winning one of their contests! I felt it was only appropriate that I log how the stack works for me...plus I just like doing logs, it keeps me honest!

Stats
Age: 36
Height: 5'11
Weight: 198 lbs (Goal: 175 lbs)
BF%: ~16% (Goal: 10%)

Measurements
Waist: 36.5
Chest: 43
Arms: 15.75
Forearms: 13.25
Shoulders: 49.5
Hips: 41.25
Thigh: 25.25
Calves: 16.25

Diet (carb cycling)
Calories: 2500
Protein: 300
Carbs: 135
Fats: 75
*Non-WO days will have a decrease in Carbs with an increase in Fats but Calories will stay about the same
**Sundays will be a refeed day

Workout: Wendler's 5/3/1 (M, W, Th, Fr)
*Heavy weights to maintain muscle mass while in a caloric deficit
**Cardio will be adjusted to manipulate caloric expenditure as body recomps while keeping caloric intake the same

Day 1 - Monday

Took 1 pill OxyElite in the AM on an empty stomach followed by 1 pill 5 hours later. About 30 mins after my first dose I felt the sweats come on and mood was elevated. I have to point out that I tend to be "moody" in the winter time but I felt great all day! 2 pills of Compound 20 was taken about an hour after I dosed the OEP since it's supposed to be taken with food and I didn't want to eat too close to taking the the OEP. 2 more pills of C20 were taken an hour after I dosed the second OEP. This will most likely be the way I take the two throughout this log. Normally today would've been a W/O day but this great midwest weather kept me indoors.

Day 2 - Tuesday (Off)

Supps were dosed the same as Monday.

Day 3 - Wednesday

Woke up at 5am and took my PrWO supp. It's pretty stim-heavy so I waited until after my workout to dose it. Again, I have been feeling pretty awesome! I talk to a lot of people at my job which involves selling/debating and I can tell how much more positive I am. Tomorrow I'm going to take OEP 30 mins PrWO and see what the effects are.

[wasme]

First...

[bean5er]

Second!!

[1ifeblood]

Aw She-it... It's already a party! Welcome fellas!

[MrKleen73]

Third!

[1ifeblood]

Third!

And now it's an ORGY!!

[wasme]

And now it's an ORGY!!

unsubbed... doh!

[classic34]

4th, I guess. I'm in!

[1ifeblood]

4th, I guess. I'm in!

And that's what matters. ;-)

[1ifeblood]

unsubbed... doh!

Oh pshaw... You know you can't quit me!

[MrKleen73]

No but he sure knows how to get you going!!!!

[1ifeblood]

No but he sure knows how to get you going!!!!

^^THIS^^

[classic34]

I already feel uncomfortable. Definitely a 1ifeblood log...

[1ifeblood]

Today was Bench Press day which consisted of:

Bench Press
145x5
170x5
190x9

Incline DB Press (60s rest)
40x15
50x15
50x9
40x9
40x8

Seated Iso-row (60s rest)
90x15
90x12
90x12
90x12
90x10

Cable Triceps Pushdowns (60s rest)
80x15
100x12
100x12
100x12

I took a full dose (2 pills) of OxyELITE about 30 mins pre WO. The stim effect wasn't as intense as I'm used too but I'm also very stim-tolerant. The workout went well and I had plenty of energy to get through the exercises but my intensity wasn't as, well, intense. I think a lot of people could use this as a PrWO but I'm gonna need something a bit more specific. My mood still remains elevated as I've been able to notice during a little spat my wife and I had. Normally I would've got defensive and told her why she was being ridiculous, but I felt more "understanding" and was able to just talk to her about it on that level. I will mention that I felt pretty wiped after my workout, like I could've gone back to sleep (of course, I was also running on 5 hours of sleep), and that never happens when I take a committed PrWO supp. So from now on I'll be taking my PrWO 30 mins before I go to the gym and take the OEP afterwards.

[1ifeblood]

I already feel uncomfortable. Definitely a 1ifeblood log...

And I appreciate your strength of will. ;-)

[MrKleen73]

I already feel uncomfortable. Definitely a 1ifeblood log...

Nothing for you to worry about Classy, you are female so you are safe in a 1ifeblood log!

[Lukef2000]

I'm in bro gotta catch up later

[gokix811]

In for model good looks.

[1ifeblood]

In for model good looks.

Hey, there she is! Thanks for braving yet another thread of mine, Goki! :-) I do have a couple old modeling pics that I have yet to share. Maybe I'll throw some up in here. ;-)

[breezy11]

I'm a little late, but subbed!

[1ifeblood]

I'm a little late, but subbed!

All good bro, glad to have you!

[MANotaur]

****....late...again....as always

[1ifeblood]

****....late...again....as always

You're here... That's what matters.

[classic34]

What version of OxyELITE Pro® is this? New Formula or Advanced Formula?

[1ifeblood]

What version of OxyELITE Pro® is this? New Formula or Advanced Formula?

Oh I didn't realize there were different kinds. I have AF

[MrKleen73]

For the USP Labs reps, Is there any benefit to using Compound 20 on a low carb diet? Seems most of what I see commented on for this stuff it the GDA abilities of this can someone fill me in if there is a good way to use this when low carb or does it really matter?

[breezy11]

For the USP Labs reps, Is there any benefit to using Compound 20 on a low carb diet? Seems most of what I see commented on for this stuff it the GDA abilities of this can someone fill me in if there is a good way to use this when low carb or does it really matter?

Absolutely. Compound 20® can be beneficial with high carb, low carb, or no carb diets. I actually ran it on a keto diet with solid results. Most people use it when trying to lean out or keep added weight lean. Some users experience a mild stomach discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach; however, many are fine taking it away from food or in a completely fasted state. I personally use it before fasted training without any issues. Regardless of your carb intake, I'd recommend dosing 2 caps in the morning and 2 caps 6-8 hours later (1 serving preferably 30-60 minutes pre-workout). Let me know if you have any other questions.

[808shredded]

U gonna like compound 20, especially stacked with a thermo. I have used compound 20 numerous times during a cut.

[808shredded]

Damn iPhone sent without finishing!! Anyways it does give you hardness to your physique and it gave me some strength increase. It was all on low carbs.

Oh yeah... I'm in!

[classic34]

For the USP Labs reps, Is there any benefit to using Compound 20 on a low carb diet? Seems most of what I see commented on for this stuff it the GDA abilities of this can someone fill me in if there is a good way to use this when low carb or does it really matter?

Absolutely. Compound 20® can be beneficial with high carb, low carb, or no carb diets. I actually ran it on a keto diet with solid results. Most people use it when trying to lean out or keep added weight lean. Some users experience a mild stomach discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach; however, many are fine taking it away from food or in a completely fasted state. I personally use it before fasted training without any issues. Regardless of your carb intake, I'd recommend dosing 2 caps in the morning and 2 caps 6-8 hours later (1 serving preferably 30-60 minutes pre-workout). Let me know if you have any other questions.

Exactly as Breezy said. It is very versatile. If you go hypoglycemic easily (probably not considering the low carb diet) I might be cautious with it at first, but otherwise you should be just fine.