I'm starting this new log because my other one started as a sponsored log and stopped being that quite a while ago.
Also, I had somewhat stalled in progress so this seemed like a good chance to start fresh.
My previous log is here:
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-reviews-logs/284283-evomuse-fat-loss.html
Background Summary:
Some time around April 2016, I was 267 pounds. And it wasn't muscle!
I've been working out consistently since then -- and watching what I eat, but not really DIETING. I also consumed a LOT of supplements, starting with EvoMuse and ending with Get Diesel.
The scale stalled at 240 pounds for a couple of months, while strength gains continued. A couple weeks ago, I started losing weight again and I'm currently at 234.2.
That's a 33 pound loss since April. Not bad but could have been better.
My goal is 215. 20 more pounds to go.
At that weight, I think I'll be very comfortable with the way I look and feel. That said, I'm certain I would still look like most people's BEFORE picture at 215 rather than anyone's ideal AFTER picture.
Once I reach 215, I want to try to stabilize there -- make that my new normal. Then I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to go lower.
I was a very fit 185 in college.
I'll post starting measurements and pictures for reference within the next few days.
I'm working on tweaking my workout. I'm planning on moving to drop sets. I'm leaning towards:
5 sets of each exercise, trying to add one more rep at one notch lower weight each set. So, set one would be at or close to a 1 rep max. Set two would go down one notch in weight and try to hit two reps. Etc, for 5 sets.
I'll also be moving from free weights to machines for most of this -- primarily for the ease and quickness of moving to lower weights. I'll try to limit my rests between sets to just the time it takes to lower the weight setting.
I'll be doing 4 count negatives.
For scheduling reasons, my workouts will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday one week and then Tuesday, Thursday the next. 1:00p.
My workout time is limited to 70 minutes.
Now that it's warming up a bit, here in Utah, I may start jogging on the off days.
I'm also toying with the idea of doing pushups every day or just on off days.
I haven't decided what I'm going to do with my eating, but I'm leaning towards this: On workout days, just having protein shakes, pre-workout drink (JP8x Hardcore), Intra workout (RPG), post workout (Nos Ether) and whatever the family makes for dinner. Then I'm going to try really hard to limit snacking after dinner.
On non-workout days, I'm leaning towards upping my protein, with a focus on bacon and eggs.
That's a bit backwards, but I've found I don't like working out with food in my stomach.
For my Supplements:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Forskolin Extract (Nature Bound 250mg, yielding 50mg of actual forskolin)
EvoMuse Brite
EvoMuse SuperNova topical.
Protein (alternating between Combat Protein and Gold Standard Whey)
Diesel Test Pro
Ready4War (until my current bottle runs out)
Nos Precursor
JP8X Hardcore
Nos Ether
RPG
Octradrene Hardcore (Mid morning)
EC (Mid Afternoon)
Just before bed:
IML Dream Grow.
(I have trouble getting to sleep. I also have bad sleep habits, so I'm going to work on getting to bed before midnight each day.)
I also have a partial bottle of EvoMuse Gut Health, which I plan on taking 2 or 3 times a week for maintenance.
Also, I had somewhat stalled in progress so this seemed like a good chance to start fresh.
My previous log is here:
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-reviews-logs/284283-evomuse-fat-loss.html
Background Summary:
Some time around April 2016, I was 267 pounds. And it wasn't muscle!
I've been working out consistently since then -- and watching what I eat, but not really DIETING. I also consumed a LOT of supplements, starting with EvoMuse and ending with Get Diesel.
The scale stalled at 240 pounds for a couple of months, while strength gains continued. A couple weeks ago, I started losing weight again and I'm currently at 234.2.
That's a 33 pound loss since April. Not bad but could have been better.
My goal is 215. 20 more pounds to go.
At that weight, I think I'll be very comfortable with the way I look and feel. That said, I'm certain I would still look like most people's BEFORE picture at 215 rather than anyone's ideal AFTER picture.
Once I reach 215, I want to try to stabilize there -- make that my new normal. Then I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to go lower.
I was a very fit 185 in college.
I'll post starting measurements and pictures for reference within the next few days.
I'm working on tweaking my workout. I'm planning on moving to drop sets. I'm leaning towards:
5 sets of each exercise, trying to add one more rep at one notch lower weight each set. So, set one would be at or close to a 1 rep max. Set two would go down one notch in weight and try to hit two reps. Etc, for 5 sets.
I'll also be moving from free weights to machines for most of this -- primarily for the ease and quickness of moving to lower weights. I'll try to limit my rests between sets to just the time it takes to lower the weight setting.
I'll be doing 4 count negatives.
For scheduling reasons, my workouts will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday one week and then Tuesday, Thursday the next. 1:00p.
My workout time is limited to 70 minutes.
Now that it's warming up a bit, here in Utah, I may start jogging on the off days.
I'm also toying with the idea of doing pushups every day or just on off days.
I haven't decided what I'm going to do with my eating, but I'm leaning towards this: On workout days, just having protein shakes, pre-workout drink (JP8x Hardcore), Intra workout (RPG), post workout (Nos Ether) and whatever the family makes for dinner. Then I'm going to try really hard to limit snacking after dinner.
On non-workout days, I'm leaning towards upping my protein, with a focus on bacon and eggs.
That's a bit backwards, but I've found I don't like working out with food in my stomach.
For my Supplements:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Forskolin Extract (Nature Bound 250mg, yielding 50mg of actual forskolin)
EvoMuse Brite
EvoMuse SuperNova topical.
Protein (alternating between Combat Protein and Gold Standard Whey)
Diesel Test Pro
Ready4War (until my current bottle runs out)
Nos Precursor
JP8X Hardcore
Nos Ether
RPG
Octradrene Hardcore (Mid morning)
EC (Mid Afternoon)
Just before bed:
IML Dream Grow.
(I have trouble getting to sleep. I also have bad sleep habits, so I'm going to work on getting to bed before midnight each day.)
I also have a partial bottle of EvoMuse Gut Health, which I plan on taking 2 or 3 times a week for maintenance.