Carminb1
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First off a big thank you to Olympus Labs and all of their reps for a chance to log this yet to be released product. Over the next couple of weeks I'll be logging the transdermal version of Ep1c (-)-epicatechin. This is my first experience with (-)-epicatechin and Olympus Labs in general, however I have an Ostar1ne cycle coming up after this run. And I will give an unbiased and fair review during my log.
I'm new to AM but not to fitness, forums, or logging. Many of you do not know me so let me tell you the short version of my story. I started as a cardio bunny at the weight of 425l bs in 2012. I ate right, walked mile upon mile and got down to 320 lbs in 6 months before rupturing my patella tendon and fracturing my patella. I was sidelined for 3 months between surgery and physical therapy. During that time I made the decision to not just lose the weight but to transform myself. Fast forward to today and I weigh 230 lbs at 18% body fat, that's a total weight change of 195 lbs. The body fat is hard for me to read with calipers given the fair amount of loose skin I have left over. I started with simple 5x5 training and have done numerous Jim Stoppani routines, GVT and PHAT just to name a few. I did have an eating disorder so building muscle and eating the calories that my body requires is a daily fight for me, however I've been good for some time now.
Just to see how far I've come this is a before and after picture..
Stats
Age-26
Ht-6'2
Wt-230 lbs
BF-18%
Nutrition
I'm eating for recomp and currently carb cycling. My calories and macros are broken down as follows
Lifting days
Calories-2800
Protein-220g
Carbs-280g
Fats- 90g
Cardio days
Calories-2500
Protein-220g
Carbs-200g
Fats-90g
All meats are lean sources of protein (chicken breast, deer, turkey)
All carbs are either sweet potatoes, black beans, ezikeal bread, or oatmeal
Majority of fats will come from coconut oil, olive oil, avocado and peanut butter
Training
My focus on this training is to maintain my strength while burning body fat
Monday
BB Bench 5x5
BB Row 5x5
Hammer Iso Wide Bench 2x10
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 2x10
Cable Crossover 2x10
Pull Up 4xFailure
DB Fly 2x10
DB Pullover 2x10
Lower Back Extension
Tuesday
Fasted Cardio including but not limited to HIIT, hill sprints, stair master, steady state, tabata, etc...
Core work will also be added.
Wednesday
Squat 5x5
Military Press 5x5
Hack Squat 2x10
Arnold Press 2x10
Leg Extension 4x15
Seated DB Side Raises 4x10
Lying Hamstring Curl 2x10
DB Rear Delt Fly 2X10
Standing Calf Raise 4x15
Glute Ham Raise 4x10
Thursday
Fasted Cardio/Core
Friday
Deadlift 5,4,3,2,1,5
DB Bench 3x5
DB Row 3X5
Squat 3x5
DB Shoulder Press 3x5
BB Curl 10,8,6,4,2,6,8,10
Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown 4x8
Seated Hammer Curl4x8
Skull Crusher 4x8
Incline DB Curl 2x10
DB Overhead Extension 2x10
Pull Up 2xFailure
Dips 4XFailure
Saturday
Fasted Cardio/Core
Supplements
-Cellucor Whey Protein
-Cellucor Alpha Amino on cardio days
-Fish Oil
-Multi
-Creatine HCL 2g
-LGI Fully Loaded Amp'd Edition
I will be applying 1/2 pump am and the 2nd half of TD Ep1c 12 hours later. To make sure I get the doses correct I measured out a full pump with a syringe and cut that in half.
Ready to get this log going tomorrow!
I'm new to AM but not to fitness, forums, or logging. Many of you do not know me so let me tell you the short version of my story. I started as a cardio bunny at the weight of 425l bs in 2012. I ate right, walked mile upon mile and got down to 320 lbs in 6 months before rupturing my patella tendon and fracturing my patella. I was sidelined for 3 months between surgery and physical therapy. During that time I made the decision to not just lose the weight but to transform myself. Fast forward to today and I weigh 230 lbs at 18% body fat, that's a total weight change of 195 lbs. The body fat is hard for me to read with calipers given the fair amount of loose skin I have left over. I started with simple 5x5 training and have done numerous Jim Stoppani routines, GVT and PHAT just to name a few. I did have an eating disorder so building muscle and eating the calories that my body requires is a daily fight for me, however I've been good for some time now.
Just to see how far I've come this is a before and after picture..
Stats
Age-26
Ht-6'2
Wt-230 lbs
BF-18%
Nutrition
I'm eating for recomp and currently carb cycling. My calories and macros are broken down as follows
Lifting days
Calories-2800
Protein-220g
Carbs-280g
Fats- 90g
Cardio days
Calories-2500
Protein-220g
Carbs-200g
Fats-90g
All meats are lean sources of protein (chicken breast, deer, turkey)
All carbs are either sweet potatoes, black beans, ezikeal bread, or oatmeal
Majority of fats will come from coconut oil, olive oil, avocado and peanut butter
Training
My focus on this training is to maintain my strength while burning body fat
Monday
BB Bench 5x5
BB Row 5x5
Hammer Iso Wide Bench 2x10
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 2x10
Cable Crossover 2x10
Pull Up 4xFailure
DB Fly 2x10
DB Pullover 2x10
Lower Back Extension
Tuesday
Fasted Cardio including but not limited to HIIT, hill sprints, stair master, steady state, tabata, etc...
Core work will also be added.
Wednesday
Squat 5x5
Military Press 5x5
Hack Squat 2x10
Arnold Press 2x10
Leg Extension 4x15
Seated DB Side Raises 4x10
Lying Hamstring Curl 2x10
DB Rear Delt Fly 2X10
Standing Calf Raise 4x15
Glute Ham Raise 4x10
Thursday
Fasted Cardio/Core
Friday
Deadlift 5,4,3,2,1,5
DB Bench 3x5
DB Row 3X5
Squat 3x5
DB Shoulder Press 3x5
BB Curl 10,8,6,4,2,6,8,10
Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown 4x8
Seated Hammer Curl4x8
Skull Crusher 4x8
Incline DB Curl 2x10
DB Overhead Extension 2x10
Pull Up 2xFailure
Dips 4XFailure
Saturday
Fasted Cardio/Core
Supplements
-Cellucor Whey Protein
-Cellucor Alpha Amino on cardio days
-Fish Oil
-Multi
-Creatine HCL 2g
-LGI Fully Loaded Amp'd Edition
I will be applying 1/2 pump am and the 2nd half of TD Ep1c 12 hours later. To make sure I get the doses correct I measured out a full pump with a syringe and cut that in half.
Ready to get this log going tomorrow!
