[Skircus7]

ABOUT THE HOBBIT:

Age:21
Gender:M
Height:5'7"
Weight:155
Bf%:6-8% (It is 6% w/ calipers....so probably 8-9%)
Bench:235 lbs x1
Squat:305 lbs x6
Deadlift:349 lbs x1

Background: I really got into lifting when i attended an off-season training camp when i was 13. I saw great gains over those 6 weeks and i was hooked.

Lifting Schedule:

Sunday-OFF
Monday-Shoulders/Calves
Tuesday-Biceps/Triceps
Wednesday-Chest/Back
Thursday-Legs
Friday-Shoulders/Calves
Saturday-Biceps/Triceps


Cardio:

All of my life I have done a ton of cardio, whether thats with sports or just on my own. I ran track through junior high/high school, and played football/basketball/baseball in high school, so i just got used to running all year. After high school i got into triathlons, and obviously did a lot of cardio. I am now just focusing on lifting weights, and keeping my heart healthy. My cardio sessions are 40 minutes on the elliptical.


Supplements:

1) Optimum Nutrition; Opti-MEN
2) Optimum Nutrition; %100 Casein
3) Dymatize; ISO-100 Whey Isolate
3) NOW Foods; Fish Oil
4) Athletic Edge Nutrition; IntraXCell
5) Athletic Edge Nutrition; SteelEdge
6) Scivation; Xtend
7) Controlled Labs; Green MAGnitude
8) SNS; Inhibit-E
9) SNS; Reduce-XT



Food:

My diet consists of: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat wraps, whole wheat pasta, egg-whites, chicken breast, turkey breast, salmon, cod, cottage cheese, all-natural peanut butter, and lots of vegetables.

Water Intake: 1.5-2 gallons

Log Expectations

What you can expect from me:

1) Daily updates.
2) Honest feedback.
3) Positive attitude.
4) Hard work in the gym.

What you WILL NOT see from me:

1) Lack of motivation.
2) Bashing/talking bad about another company and/or forum member.

What I want from you:

1) Tips/suggestions on how to improve what I am doing.
2) Keep the bashing of forum members/companies out of this log.
3) Enjoy this experience with me.

LET'S ROCK THIS LOG!

[Skircus7]

Inhibit-E™ is an anti-aromatase/anti-estrogen that also has the unique ability to naturally raise testosterone levels.

Inhibit E™ can be used:
On cycle*
During PCT (Post Cycle Therapy)*
As Part of a Natural Prohormone Free Testosterone Boosting Regimen*
As Part of a Fat Loss Cycle*

Inhibit E™ is commonly used for:
Reducing Estrogen Levels*
Optimizing Testosterone Production*

How does it work?
In layman’s terms, the active ingredient in Inhibit-E™ binds to the site of the aromatase enzyme rendering it inactive, which in turn reduces the body’s ability to produce estrogen. This reduction in estrogen production leads to reduced amounts of circulating estrogen which leads to an indirect increase in testosterone levels.
Let’s Examine the Potential Uses:
On Cycle – Inhibit-E™ can be used for its anti-estrogen properties to help prevent estrogen related side effects such as water retention, gyno, and more.

During PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) – Inhibit-E™ can be used for its anti-estrogen properties to help prevent estrogen related side effects such as water retention, gyno, and more. Another important role that Inhibit-E™ plays in PCT is optimizing testosterone production, which is critical in the PCT phase to help not only keep gains made while on cycle, but in order to ensure continued progress.

As Part of a Natural (Prohormone Free) Testosterone Boosting Regimen - Inhibit-E™ is useful as part of this type of supplement regimen to bodybuilders as well as other individuals that suffer from decreased levels of testosterone due to age and other variables. In terms of bodybuilding purposes, increased levels of testosterone contribute to increased lean muscle, increased strength, and more.

As Part of a Fat Loss Cycle - Inhibit-E™ can also be useful in a male’s fat loss cycle. Increased levels of estrogen can contribute to fat storage, especially in problematic areas. Now, keep in mind that is not to say that it will help every individual that takes it in terms of fat loss, but in those that it does, they may deem this a nice extra benefit.

[Skircus7]

Reduce XT™ is a novel supplement introduction into the realm of ‘cortisol blockers.’ In a category so overwhelmed with marketing hype and false claims, many individuals discounted this category of supplements altogether.

At Serious Nutrition Solutions, we have always been dedicated to bringing our consumers top notch products, and Reduce XT™ is such a product.

Reduce XT™ is primarily to be used in addition to diet and exercise to help blunt cortisol release, which in turn may lead to many positive benefits including increased fat loss, increased lean muscle tissue, muscle retention while dieting, and a host of other benefits.

A simple way to put it would be to say that Reduce XT™ is to be used as a supplement to help you achieve the results you deserve through your diet and exercise program by helping you keep your hard earned muscle gains, maximizing your fat loss progress, and helping you to achieve your individual body-composition goals.

So What’s in a Name Anyways?

Reduce XT™ earned its name because of its multiple functions in terms of:

Reducing Cortisol which can lead to a reduction in body-fat (especially in problem areas such as the lower abdominals, love handles, etc.)
Reducing Appetite
Reducing Cortisol which can contribute to increased lean muscle tissue
Reducing Estrogen slightly, which makes Reduce XT ™ excellent for PCT (Post Cycle Therapy), especially when stacked with Inhibit-E™

Reduce XT™ is used for:
Fat Loss*
Appetite Suppression*
Building Lean Muscle*
Retaining Muscle Tissue* (i.e. Anti-Catabolic)
Lean Bulking* (i.e. building muscle without accumulating fat)
As a PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) aid*
Properties:
Cortisol Blocking*
Anti-Catabolic*
Slightly Anti-Estrogenic*

Reduce XT™ contains a novel compound designed to help aid individuals in attaining their body-composition goals. Building lean muscle tissue and losing fat are achieved through hard work in both diet and exercise, but your body’s response mechanism for putting it through this hard work is not what many people realize it to be. Think of it as your body inadvertently sabotaging your potential from obtaining maximum yield benefits from all your hard work, sort of like running in place. You work hard through diet and exercise to build muscle but your body releases a hormone to break it down in response to your hard work. You eat right and/or train properly trying to lose fat, but your body releases a hormone to that can make you add more in response to your hard work. Many think of this effect as almost like running in place, you can try really hard but you just don’t get anywhere.

That is where supplements come into play. Reduce XT™ supplementation may aid in helping suppress cortisol levels, thereby allowing individuals to maximize their individual results from their diet and/or exercise routines.

[Skircus7]

DAY# 1

CARDIO; 40 MIN (135-145bpm)

If you follwed my last log, you know that I watch SportsCenter (ESPN) and Mike & Mike (ESPN 2) while I do my low-intensity cardio. I use the elliptical machine because I had most of the cartilage removed from my right knee, when I had reconstructive surgery 3 years ago.......anyways, all of the elliptical machines at Tech have their own TV Today the main topic was the NFL Draft.....I'm glad its over so everyone can stop speculating on who teams are going to draft.

WORKOUT; SHOULDERS/ABS (45 MIN)

Clean & Press: 3x10(105lbs)
Arnold Press: 3x10(35's)
Front Raise: 3x8(30's)
Lateral Raise: 3x12(30's)
Smith Machine Shrugs: 3x10(230lbs)
Hammer Press: 3x10(150lbs)
Upright Row: 3x8(85lbs)

Leg Raises: 3x15
AB Machine: 2x15(110lbs)


What-2-Watch-4:
A) Strength gains- N/A
B) Endurance- N/A
C) Weight/muscle/BF -N/A
D) Libido- Actually higher today.
E) Appearance- N/A
F) Acne- N/A
G) Sore joints- N/A




SNS; Inhibit-E:
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-2 pills with last meal.

SNS; Reduce-XT:
-1 pill upon waking.
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-1 pill with last meal.

[DaveGabe24]

Good luck Skirc!

[Skircus7]

Originally Posted by DaveGabe24

Good luck Skirc!

[Skircus7]

DAY #2

Cardio; 40 MIN (130-145bpm)

Mike & Mike did an Arena football game in Chicago last night, so they were at some random studio this morning for their show......it was funny as usual, and they had tons of great guests on.

WORKOUT; ARMS/CALVES (45 MIN)

Preacher Curls: 1x10(85lbs) 2x8(85lbs)
SUPERSET
Scull Crushers: 2x8(85lbs) 1x10(85lbs)

Incline Hammer Curls: 3x10(30's)
SUPERSET
DB Kickbacks: 3x8(30's)

Pull-Ups w/ 45lbs: 3x6
SUPERSET
Dips w/ 70lbs: 3x15

Cable Curls: 3x10(110lbs)

Seated Calf Raises: 3x15(220lbs)
Standing Calf Raises: 2x15(220lbs)


What-2-Watch-4:
A) Strength gains- N/A
B) Endurance- N/A
C) Weight/muscle/BF - Possibly shedding water.
D) Libido- Actually higher today.
E) Appearance- N/A
F) Acne- N/A
G) Sore joints- N/A




SNS; Inhibit-E:
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-2 pills with last meal.

SNS; Reduce-XT:
-1 pill upon waking.
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-1 pill with last meal.

[Skircus7]

[DaveGabe24]

Aweee look at those cute little calves!!!

[Skircus7]

Originally Posted by DaveGabe24

Aweee look at those cute little calves!!! stick:

jk

[Skircus7]

DAY #3

Cardio; 40 MIN (130-145bpm)

I CANT BELIEVE that the Warriors let the Mavs back in the game last night! They had a chance to end the series, having the lead in the last 3 minutes of the game......BUT.....Dirk scored 12 out of the Mavs final 15 points, leading the MAvs on a 15-0 run to end the game.....game 6 tomorrow night: 10:30pm EDT.

WORKOUT; CHEST/BACK (55 MIN)

Deadlifts: 1x8(165lbs) 3x3(320lbs)

Hammer Strength Bench: 3x8(190lbs)
SUPERSET
BB Rows: 3x8(155lbs)

Incline DB Press: 3x8(65's)
SUPERSET
Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 1x12(BW) 2x10(BW)

DB Fly: 2x8(45's)
SUPERSET
Seated Row: 1x8(150lbs) 1x10(150lbs)

Incline DB Fly: 2x8(40's)
SUPERSET
Reverse Fly: 2x8(30's)

Cable Crossover: 2x8(120lbs)
SUPERSET
Reverse Pulldown: 2x8(110lbs)


What-2-Watch-4:
A) Strength gains- N/A
B) Endurance- 8/10
C) Weight/muscle/BF - Possibly shedding water.
D) Libido- 8/10
E) Appearance- More Vascular
F) Acne- Noticed one new pimple.
G) Sore joints- N/A




SNS; Inhibit-E:
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-2 pills with last meal.

SNS; Reduce-XT:
-1 pill upon waking.
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-1 pill with last meal.

[PumpYouUp]

MAN you have some nice cuts! I hope to get down to that level! Are you trying to bulk up some pounds? After reading the Post's I cant come up with any other possibility b/c your already shreded down! and Looking great man! Ill be following the log. I wish more ppl would post up pics, Id rather see the gains then to only read the gains.

[Skircus7]

Originally Posted by PumpYouUp

MAN you have some nice cuts! I hope to get down to that level! Are you trying to bulk up some pounds? After reading the Post's I cant come up with any other possibility b/c your already shreded down! and Looking great man! Ill be following the log. I wish more ppl would post up pics, Id rather see the gains then to only read the gains.

Thanks for the kind words Pump I am more/less recomping. I have never been good at straight "bulking/cutting." My diet/cardio/workout protocol has me gaining strength/lean mass, while slowly losing fat. I want to eventually get up to 160-165lbs at the same bf%.

I will post "after" pics as well

[Skircus7]

DAY #4

Cardio; 40 MIN (130-145bpm)

Well, the Lakers got knocked out last night.....Steve Nash should win the MVP again, but unfortunately I dont think that's going to happen Mike & Mike are moving to a new HD studio on Monday, so that should be cool.

WORKOUT; LEGS (50 MIN)

Squats: 1x8(205lbs) 3x8(265lbs)

SLDL: 3x8(170lbs)
SUPERSET
Standing Calf Raises: 3x15(225lbs)

BB Lunges: 3x6(175lbs)
SUPERSET
Seated Calf Raises: 3x15(225lbs)

Leg Press: 3x12(550lbs)

Leg Extension: 3x8(210lbs)
SUPERSET
Hamstring Curl: 3x10(110lbs)


What-2-Watch-4:
A) Strength gains- N/A
B) Endurance- 8/10
C) Weight/muscle/BF - Possibly shedding water.
D) Libido- 8/10
E) Appearance- More Vascular
F) Acne- Noticed one new pimple.
G) Sore joints- N/A
H) Agression- Much more aggresive during workouts!




SNS; Inhibit-E:
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-2 pills with last meal.

SNS; Reduce-XT:
-1 pill upon waking.
-1 pill an hour pre-workout.
-1 pill with last meal.

[PumpYouUp]

Sick being more aggresive is always a good thing! Esp. for me b/c Im so damn laid back on so much stuff. It really helps me train harder then I usally do! Thats some good feedback for this stack!