TheNinja's IGF-2 Log

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TheNinja's IGF-2 Log - updated with measurements and pics

Age: 30
Stats: 6'1" @ 186.5 lbs
BodyFat: I estimated 14% bf (I really have no idea but from pictures posted on AM, people estimated 12-14%)
Body Type: Ecto (66%) / Meso (33%) - very thin growing up but have forced myself to gain muscle
Goals: Gain strength and size with minimal fat gain on a consistent basis
Goals Specific for this product cycle: Gain strength and lean size and not lose it after I go off the cycle. When I cycle off creatine I lose a lot of gains and I hope this product does not have the same drawback. Because of this I will likely log (though not as frequently) for 2-3 weeks after I am done taking IGF-2 to see if I have dramatic strength loss or not.
Medical issues: none
Past Supplements: Very little experience other than multivitamin, creatine, whey protein, fish oils (1 recent 7 week cycle on Leviathan, light RPM use has been discontinued for the past 2 weeks to prep for the log).
Current: Multi, Whey, omega3, BCAA, ZMA (on and off)
Diet: In check for the most part. Try to eat clean all the time but I'm not super crazy about it. Realistically average about 2200 calories a day, but I have an office job :)
Workout: Typically a 3 or 4 day split - chest/tris, back/bis, legs/shoulders, 4thday misc (more leg, abs, etc.)
Cardio: Honestly, have been slacking for the past couple months but am getting back into the "couch to 5k plan". I might toss in some HIIT but I have to get my knees in shape first otherwise I get horrible knee tendon pain and shin splits.
Other: I'm just a regular guy but with good intensity and a good diet. I don't like to mix too many things b/c I like to see how certain supps affect me by themselves so I know what to buy again. If I stack 6 things, how do I know which one actually is working? I hope to be like a test case of how a single supplement or two (plus the basics of protein, oils, multi) affects a normal person who lifts with very good intensity. I think this will be a good "real world" test for those people who are new to supps or for those who aren't looking to spend $300 a month to stack many items.
Dosage split into 3 times a day: 8 pills - will upgrade to 9 pills if needed or agreed upon by the AN crew

"Normal" Diet:
Waking Up: 3 IGF-2
Meal 1: 8oz skim milk, 1 scoop ON Whey, multi
Meal 2: 1 whole wheat bagel with natural peanut butter
Meal 3: Varies, but typically around 600 calories in a 40/40/20 split or as close as possible consisting of lean protein, whole grain, veggies.
Pre Workout: 3 IGF-2 plus 6g BCAA's in crystal light
Workout: Take 6g BCAA during workout
Post Workout Meal 4: 20g dextrose, 20g maltodextrin, 30g ON whey, 1 banana
Meal 5: Varies, but again typically around 600 calories in a 40/40/20 split or as close as possible consisting of lean protein, whole grain, veggies.
1 hour before bed: 2 IGF-2
Before sleeping: 8oz skin milk, 1 scoop ON Whey, 2g fish oils

Initial measurements - as close as I could get with a string and a tape measure :) :
Neck - 15.125
Shoulders - 50.75
Chest (inside shoulders) - 42.5
Bicep R/L - 16.75/16.5
Waist/Abs Flabby/Flexed (not "sucked in" though) - 35.25/34
Hip/Glutes - 39.5
Thigh R/L - 23.5/23.75
Calf R/L - 15.5/15.625

Pictures on Day 1 - Yes I flexed - I figure as long as I do the same pose for my after pics, it is fair :)
 

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Good intro post bro. Looking forwarded to your log. Feel free to contact me at any time.
 
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Day 2
Workout - Chest/Tris:
Bench Press:
12 @ 185
7 @ 225
5 @ 225
5 @ 225
8 @ 210
8 @ 205
10 @ 185
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
12 @ 45
12 @ 45
10 @ 45
Skull Crushers / Narrow Grip Press (superset):
9/9 @ 30
9/10 @ 30
8/6 @ 30
OverHead Tricep Dumbell:
12 @ 50
12 @ 50
Pushups (ok, I was dead tired:) :
13
10

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Felt fine, nothing different as it was my first day. Can't say IGF-2 caused a real big stim effect or pump after 1 day.
Notes: None
 
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Subscribed and congratulations on winning that gift certificate.
 
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Day 3
Workout - Back/Bis:
Pull Down (don't know if the numbers are pounds but it is just the number I use on the stack):
12 @ 120
8 @ 140
8 @ 140
7 @ 140
7 @ 140
16 @ 100
Bent over Barbell Row:
10 @ 135
10 @ 135
10 @ 135
10 @ 135
9 @ 135
Bicep Barbell (with large 45lb bar)
10 @ 80
9 @ 80
8 @ 80
Seated Dumbell Hammer:
12 @ 30
11 @ 30
Reverse Forum Curl (behind the back with large 45lb bar):
14 @ 95
13 @ 95

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I feel good. I'm getting good sleep at night. I'm quite sore from working out actually.
Notes: I seem to be very thirsty and am hungry all of the time. I don't know if it can be attributed to IGF-2 or not, but I'll be taking note of this.
 
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Is there anything else I should specifically add or remove from the format I am using? I forsee more things in "overall feeling" and "notes" in later weeks though.
 
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Is there anything else I should specifically add or remove from the format I am using? I forsee more things in "overall feeling" and "notes" in later weeks though.
You're fine bro..... just let us know what you think basically.... anything you attribute to the product, any increases or decreases that we should recognize as significant, etc. Good or bad.

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Day 4
Workout - Legs/Shoulders:
Barbell Squat:
14 @ 135
12 @ 185
12@ 205
9 @ 225
8 @ 225
7 @ 220
drop set immediately into 10 @ 100
Military Press with Barbell:
14 @ 95
12 @ 125
8 @ 135
7 @ 135
8 @ 130
drop set immediately into 9 @ 35 dumbells
Single Calf Raise with Dumbell on shoulder:
12 @ 50
12 @ 50
12 @ 50
Seated Side Raise:
10 @ 18
10 @ 18
10 @ 18

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I actually feel very alert. I'm getting good sleep at night.
Notes: Again I'm very hungry and thirsty - I also appear to be losing weight and I'm not sure why. I'm probably just leveling out from being on vacation for 2 weeks. I will keep an eye on this.


Also added measurements to initial post.
 
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Day 6
Workout - Cardio (HIIT) + Abs:

Diet: Normal - although my weekends are always less structured than weekdays.
Overall Feeling: Again I feel like I am getting good sleep. But even moreso I feel very alert and energetic during the day. I don't know if this has anything to do with the IGF-2 or not, but I definitely notice something different.
Notes: Don't notice the hunger/thirst as much any more. Also the weight seems to be maintaining now.
 
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Day 6
Workout - Cardio (HIIT) + Abs:

Diet: Normal - although my weekends are always less structured than weekdays.
Overall Feeling: Again I feel like I am getting good sleep. But even moreso I feel very alert and energetic during the day. I don't know if this has anything to do with the IGF-2 or not, but I definitely notice something different.
Notes: Don't notice the hunger/thirst as much any more. Also the weight seems to be maintaining now.

Good info. I think you'll notice the alertness as a huge plus in the long run. Increased REM sleep (increased GH release)from IGF-2 lends well to increased energy throughout the day,w ithout the use of stims.
 
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Day 8
Workout - Chest (didn't have much time):
Bench Press:
12 @ 185 = 0
7 @ 225 = 0
6 @ 225 = +1 rep
6 @ 225 = +1 rep
9 @ 210 = +1 rep
8 @ 210 = +5lbs
9 @ 185 = -1 rep
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
12 @ 47 = +2lbs
12 @ 47 = +2lbs
10 @ 47 = +2lbs
Pushups (more energy b/c triceps were fresh :) :
16 = +3 reps
17 = +7 reps

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I honestly can't say that I felt more powerful during the workout, but about 20 minutes into it I got a decent pump. By the end, I had a pretty good pump going throughout my chest, shoulders, and even arms. It isn't as full or thick as a pump on creatine for me, but it looks like a leaner more toned pump.
Notes: Slept like a rock last night. I seem to have more vivid dreams too....weird huh?
 
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Day 8
Workout - Chest (didn't have much time):
Bench Press:
12 @ 185 = 0
7 @ 225 = 0
6 @ 225 = +1 rep
6 @ 225 = +1 rep
9 @ 210 = +1 rep
8 @ 210 = +5lbs
9 @ 185 = -1 rep
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
12 @ 47 = +2lbs
12 @ 47 = +2lbs
10 @ 47 = +2lbs
Pushups (more energy b/c triceps were fresh :) :
16 = +3 reps
17 = +7 reps

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I honestly can't say that I felt more powerful during the workout, but about 20 minutes into it I got a decent pump. By the end, I had a pretty good pump going throughout my chest, shoulders, and even arms. It isn't as full or thick as a pump on creatine for me, but it looks like a leaner more toned pump.
Notes: Slept like a rock last night. I seem to have more vivid dreams too....weird huh?
Not weird at all. REM Sleep baby!!!!!!!!
 
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Day 9
Workout - Back:
Pull Down (don't know if the numbers are pounds but it is just the number I use on the stack):
12 @ 120 = 0
10 @ 140 = +2 reps
8 @ 140 = 0
8 @ 140 = +1 rep
7 @ 140 = 0
18 @ 100 = +2 reps
Bent over Barbell Row:
10 @ 135 = 0
10 @ 135 = 0
11 @ 135 = +1 rep
12 @ 135 = +2 reps
10 @ 135 = +1 rep
Seated Reverse Fly:
12 @ 10
12 @ 10
12 @ 10


Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I was tired before my workout. I'm not sure why, but my sleep has been interrupted lately at about 6am instead of my normal 7:15. It took me a bit to get focused into my workout, which might explain why my reps went up on my rows.
Notes: From other testers it appears that it will take 12-14 days before the effects really take note. I don't notice anything yet that makes me say "wow, this stuff is off the hook", but I did get a nice pump when working out and was able to get a few more reps. Also I went for a quick dip in the pool last night and felt pretty tight. Nothing major, but even 5-6 more reps each week makes a difference over a month's time.
 
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Day 10
Workout - Legs:
Barbell Squat:
14 @ 135 = 0
12 @ 185 = 0
10 @ 205 = -2 yikes..but wait
10 @ 225 = +1
8 @ 225 = 0
8 @ 225 = +1 rep +5lbs
drop set immediately into 9 @ 100 = -1 rep
Good Mornings:
12 @ 30 on each side of bar
9 @ 30 on each side of bar
8 @ 30 on each side of bar
Single Calf Raise holding Dumbell:
12 @ 55 = +5lbs
11 @ 55 = -1 rep +5lbs
11 @ 55 = -1 rep +5lbs
Single Leg "reverse" calf raise (shin?) :
12
12
12

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I could write something here to blow smoke up your bum but I won't. I feel pretty much the same as yesterday. I still sleep good, coming out of sleep is funny, espeically if I'm waken up quickly before I'm ready b/c I'm still have in my dream and take a few seconds to realize what is real and what isn't.
Notes: The main thing I notice is that I seem to maintain strenght throughout the workout. My weights aren't shooting through the roof but I have better endurance once i actually get going.
 
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Day 11
Workout - Shoulders:
Military Press with Barbell:
14 @ 95 = 0
12 @ 125 = 0
8 @ 135 = 0
7 @ 135 = 0
9 @ 130 = +1 rep
8 @ 130 = +1 rep
drop set immediately into 10 @ 35 dumbells = +1 rep
Upright Row (had to keep light b/c of my left shoulder joint) :
14 @ 65
13 @ 65
Shrugs:
14 @ 60
14 @ 60
Seated Side Raise:
11 @ 18 = +1 rep
11 @ 18 = +1 rep



Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Again, nothing really out of the norm. I'd say I do feel slighly lighter on my feet and thinner through my waist. I don't know if I lost any fat but I just feel overall a little leaner.
Notes: I was a little disappointed that my military press didn't go up in weight or numbers, maybe I'm wearing out or I need more food. Maybe I just need more focus or just try harder? I need a day or two off though - long weekend coming up! :)
 
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Day 13
Workout - Arms:
Barbell Curl:
12 @ 80
11 @ 80
10 @ 80
Tricep pushdown:
14 @ 9
13 @ 10
12 @ 11
Seated Dumbell Hammer:
10 @ 35
9 @ 35
Overhead Tricep:
12 @ 60
12 @ 60
Single Arm Cable Curl:
16 @ 5
6 @ 7 / 10 @ 5
Tricep with cable:
16 @ 5
6 @ 7 / 10 @ 5


Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I felt more energenic and pumped in the gum today. Perhaps I just had a better attitude or perhaps the IGF-2 is kicking in but I felt quite strong and got a pretty good pump in my arms.
Notes: Haha...crazy ass dream and I can remember a lot of it. It was seriously like a 1 hour dream. Libido is good but I wouldn't say crazy out of control or anything.
 
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thanks for the replies bro. I'm glad somebody is reading it at least ;) - Actually I see the number of views changing so I know people are checking in. I'm exciting to see how my workouts go this coming week. And to see where my bench/squat numbers stand after reading other people's logs saying that day 14 seems to be the magic number. Time to take my last 3 IGF-2 pills for the day and see if I get any more whacky dreams. Stay classy AM.
 
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thanks for the replies bro. I'm glad somebody is reading it at least ;) - Actually I see the number of views changing so I know people are checking in. I'm exciting to see how my workouts go this coming week. And to see where my bench/squat numbers stand after reading other people's logs saying that day 14 seems to be the magic number. Time to take my last 3 IGF-2 pills for the day and see if I get any more whacky dreams. Stay classy AM.
I'm reading! :D

Good luck bro! I would like to see what this product can do!
 
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I'll follow since we have very similar stats. Wt, measurements, body fat... all are pretty close and even the pics "resemble" a bit. Funny thing is, you're a bit stronger on chest and shoulders while I got ya on back and legs. Nice log.
 
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Day 14
Workout - Cardio / Leg?:
2 hour hike in the hills nearby. Good leg and lung/heart workout.

Diet: A little messed up. I got enough calories but probably too much fat and and in 2 large meals instead of a bunch of smaller ones. Also a few mimosas at my brunch and a few beers when I grilled up my burgers....oh well, what is Labor Day for? :)
Overall Feeling: Anytime when I'm working out it seems like I don't notice any difference until about 15 minutes into my workout/hike. After that I get my energy and just keep going. Considering I haven't hiked for quite some time I was pretty impressed with myself today.
Notes: Starting to feel a nice lean pump, nothing crazy out of control though.

Unrelated Note: We might try the half dome hike at Yosemite National Park. It is 17 miles round trip up to elevation of something like 9000 ft, starting around 5000 ft. We'd have to do it in one day b/c we can't get camping passes. I might die ;)
 
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I'll follow since we have very similar stats. Wt, measurements, body fat... all are pretty close and even the pics "resemble" a bit. Funny thing is, you're a bit stronger on chest and shoulders while I got ya on back and legs. Nice log.
cool, thanks man. ya, my back and legs need work. I used to workout mainly chest and arms and neglect the other parts. Also, I'm just genetically built with very thin legs too. I think over time I can change it though my legs just have about 5 years of catching up to do on my upper body ;) Also you must be pretty friggin awesome if your stats are close to mine, I mean we practically have the perfectly perportioned body.........ok j/k guys.

also thanks to luke1984 for posting in.
 
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cool, thanks man. ya, my back and legs need work. I used to workout mainly chest and arms and neglect the other parts. Also, I'm just genetically built with very thin legs too. I think over time I can change it though my legs just have about 5 years of catching up to do on my upper body ;) Also you must be pretty friggin awesome if your stats are close to mine, I mean we practically have the perfectly perportioned body.........ok j/k guys.

also thanks to luke1984 for posting in.
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Day 16
Workout - Chest/Tris:
Bench Press:
12 @ 185 = 0
8 @ 225 = +1 rep
8 @ 225 = +3 reps
7 @ 225 = +2 reps
10 @ 210 = +2 reps
8 @ 210 = +5lbs
12 @ 185 = +2 reps
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
14 @ 47 = +2 reps +2lbs
10 @ 50 = -2 reps +5lbs
8 @ 50 = -2 reps +5lbs
Skull Crushers / Narrow Grip Press (superset):
10/12 @ 30 = +1/+3 reps
10/10 @ 30 = +1/0 reps
9/8 @ 30 = +1/+2 reps
OverHead (single) Tricep Dumbell:
8 @ 20
10 @ 20
Pushups:
14 = +1
11 = +1

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Here we go! The numbers aren't off the chart yet but the feeling was quite good and when you think about me adding 3 reps to my strongest set - means I'll be doing 17 reps @ 225 by the end of my 8 weeks ;) . Going into it I felt very strong. You know how sometimes you lift and your joints and muscles just struggle and don't feel quite right? Well this time when I was lifting my muscles felt very good, very strong and in control. No "looseness" in my shoulders or joints, I could tell it was really working the muscles.
Notes: The pump is getting much better. Even walking around during the day now I feel a little tighter and a little stronger. The attitude and energy is good as well. Dreams are still awesome. Last night I was able to wander through a construction zone and then get chased by police as I ran up hills and was able to easily evade their attempts to get me - I laughed at them from up on my pearch. Quite a fun experience. I wonder what I'll get the chance to do tonight during my dreams. - :)
 
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[ Dreams are still awesome. Last night I was able to wander through a construction zone and then get chased by police as I ran up hills and was able to easily evade their attempts to get me - I laughed at them from up on my pearch. Quite a fun experience. I wonder what I'll get the chance to do tonight during my dreams. - :)
hahaha...... hopefully, no nightmares involving capture and arrest last night........
 
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I had a freakyly realistic dream last night that my girl was cheating on me and laughed about when I caught her. I woke up and wanted to slap her so hard! Luckily when I woke up she was clung onto my arm smiling! :)
 

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I had a freakyly realistic dream last night that my girl was cheating on me and laughed about when I caught her. I woke up and wanted to slap her so hard! Luckily when I woke up she was clung onto my arm smiling! :)
Lucky for her! I can't imagine the smackfest that might have gone down if she was turned the other way hugging her pillow when you woke up :icon_lol:
 
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I had a freakyly realistic dream last night that my girl was cheating on me and laughed about when I caught her. I woke up and wanted to slap her so hard! Luckily when I woke up she was clung onto my arm smiling! :)
lol - I hate those dreams that seem so real that when you wake up you feel like you actually experienced it. Like if you wronged somebody in your dream you can hardly look them in the eye the next day b/c you feel guilty....like you can even help what you dream...heh.
 
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Day 17 (Thursday's workout)
Workout - Legs/Shoulders:
Barbell Squat:
14 @ 135
12 @ 185
11 @ 205 = -1 rep (wtf?)
11 @ 225 = +2 reps
8 @ 235 = +10lbs
8 @ 235 = +1 rep +15lbs
drop set immediately into dumbells held out front
10 @ 50
Military Press with Barbell:
14 @ 95
12 @ 125
9 @ 135 = +1 rep
9 @ 135 = +2 reps
7 @ 135 = -2 reps +5lbs
9 @ 130 = +1 rep
drop set immediately 35 dumbells
10 @ 35
Good Morning:
10 @ 70
10 @ 70
10 @ 70
Upright Row:
12 @ 75
12 @ 80
11 @ 80


Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Now we're getting somewhere! I feel very tight and strong going into the workout. In fact just walking around normal I feel semi-pumped, but if I flex it is a very hard flex. Also as you can probably tell from a lot of my numbers, my beginning sets don't seem to be improving as much. However once I get into my workout, my later sets are crushing my original late sets. I have much more strength throughout the latter part of my workout that I did before.
Notes: One of the biggest things I noticed during my past workout was my stamina and recovery time. I don't know how much can be attributed to IGF-2 and how much to BCAAs but my feeling is that the IGF-2 has a lot to do with this. For example during squat day when I'm done with a set I'm breathing heavy, can't catch my breath, and sometimes felt like my heart was going to pump out of my chest. During this session when I was done with a set I felt almost fully recovered with my cardio within about 30 seconds. Within this 30 seconds I was breathing normal and heart rate felt much better. At the end of my workout I was tired and sore but my cardio, stamina, and mental alertness were perfect.

edit: In other words. This is my 3rd workout for legs while on IGF-2. I added 15 pounds and 1 rep to my final set. Beat that! ;)
 
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Day 19 (Saturday)
Workout - Back/Bis:
Well I had to workout at a different gym on Saturday. Sadly I did not have my notebook or anything along. I'm not going to put specifics on lifts here b/c 1) I can't remember exactly and 2) I used slightly different weights/machines and exercises so it would be hard to compare.

That being said, the workout was very good. Again I had great stamina and felt like I could lift forever and recover very quickly between sets.

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Stamina is up. I have a pretty good overall feeling of being content and happy.
Notes: I do seem to still be losing weight but gaining strength. I really do not want to lose weight per se so I'm going to try and increase my calories for each day. My goal is to do this without increasing junk food though, which of course is tough.
 
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Day 20 (Sunday)
Workout - Cardio:
2 hour, approximately 7 1/2 mile walk/hike through the area.

Diet: A little messed up b/c of a weekend of course. I tend to eat large meals on weekends. I also drank too much on Saturday so on my Sunday hike I sweat like Dom Deluise having a threeway with Rosie O'Donnel and a 10 pound piece of honey-cured ham.
Overall Feeling: I haven't been doing a ton of cardio prior to IGF-2, but from what I was doing I can honestly say that I believe IGF-2 is helping with my cardio as well.
Notes: I wouldn't say I'm pumped like I'm on the juice or anything. But I feel like I look more toned in a resting state and more ripped (but not larger really) when I flex. In the past I've mentioned my weird dreams....you know what's more boring than actually flying on an airplane? Dreaming that you are waiting in line and then flying on an airplane for 2 hours!
 

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Interesting report on the cardio. I will be starting my IGF-2 at the end of next week and plan on having two days of cardio with four days of weightlifting.
 
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Interesting report on the cardio. I will be starting my IGF-2 at the end of next week and plan on having two days of cardio with four days of weightlifting.
Thanks for checking out the log and posting a reply by the way. And yes, as far as cardio goes, it's not like I have been timing my sessions or am trying to hit a certain goal (like a 5 minute mile, or running a 10k nonstop), but I just feel that overall I have much better lung and heart capacity and endurance when lifting and walking/hiking. I haven't really noticed other people saying this in their IGF-2 logs but maybe they didn't feel it, or maybe they didn't include it in their logs, I'm not sure. It is a pleasant affect that I really didn't figure on at all. I went into this log thinking "I'm going to just get huge", but in reality I'm leaning out more than gaining weight, which is of course partially due to my diet, but my diet has not changed......:blink:
 
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Day 21 (Monday)
Workout - Chest/Tris:
Bench Press:
12 @ 185 = 0
9 @ 225 = +2 reps
8 @ 225 = +3 reps
7 @ 225 = +2 reps
10 @ 210 = +2 reps
10 @ 210 = +2 reps +5lbs
12 @ 185 = +2 reps
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
12 @ 50 = +5lbs
10 @ 50 = -2 reps +5lbs
10 @ 50 = +5lbs
Tricep Pushdown:
10 @ 100
11 @ 100
9 @ 100
Single OverHead Tricep Dumbell:
11 @ 20
11 @ 20
Pushups:
16
14

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: Again, I feel very good mentally and physically. Today I got a little frustrated b/c mentally I was ready to push more but I couldn't will my body to do it. I don't know if a 7.5 mile hike took a lot of energy out of me or not. Also, my shoulder was a lot more sore than normal for some reason. That being said I got a CRAZY pump. When I went to the locker to change, my chest, shoulders, and arms were huge and very full looking.
Notes: Weight is maintaing, which is a good thing for me.
 

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I'm reading more and more on IGF-2 and gettin' a little worried about the increased libido and wood. I work in a Fortune 100 company and haven't worn underwear in almost 12 years. Thank goodness I have my age and co-workers that are mostly men to keep things in check!
 
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I'm reading more and more on IGF-2 and gettin' a little worried about the increased libido and wood. I work in a Fortune 100 company and haven't worn underwear in almost 12 years. Thank goodness I have my age and co-workers that are mostly men to keep things in check!
lol - HHHTheGame, a.k.a. Mr. Commando. I have noticed some increase in libido, but for me at least, I can control it. It's not like I walk around with wood all day and try to dry hump the 300 lb secretary while she dines on a bucket of crispy KFC chicken. But if I see a sexy picture or think of a sexy woman, I get a little more excited than usual and think "man, I wish I was getting laid now instead of here at work".
 

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ROTF!!! hehehehehehe I have one of those too. I'll just keep wandering over by her all day long to keep me in check.
 
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Yeah, it's not like a viagra pill.....it's just when I see good looking women....I can't help myself from staring and getting hard. I usually have self-control....but not this past month.
 
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:rofl:

A good side effect. I call it, "sexual enabling".
 
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Day 23 (yesterday's workout)
Workout - Legs/Shoulders:
Barbell Squat:
14 @ 135
12 @ 185
11 @ 225 = -1 rep +20lbs
11 @ 225 = +2 reps
9 @ 235 = +1 rep +10lbs
8 @ 235 = +1 rep +15lbs
drop set immediately into
11 @ 100
Military Press with Barbell:
14 @ 95
12 @ 125
10 @ 135 = +2 reps
10 @ 135 = +3 reps
7 @ 135 = -1 rep +5lbs
drop set immediately into
11 @ 35 dumbells
Shrugs:
12 @ 70s = -2 reps +10lbs
12 @ 70s = -2 reps +10lbs
Upright Row - Barbell:
12 @ 80
11 @ 85 = +5lbs
Good Morning:
12 @ 70 = +2 reps
10 @ 75 = +5lbs
10 @ 75 = +5lbs


Diet: Normal - but substituted WMS instead of malto/dex for PWO.
Overall Feeling: Squats are going through the roof (for me at least). When you consider I'm doing 15 more pounds and 1 more rep than 20 days ago, that aint bad at all. The velcro belt that I use at the gym won't stay tight though :( - Also my Military press isn't showing an explosion but in reality the reps feel much better and tighter now. I feel good muscle contraction and pump when pressing and no looseness in my joints.
Notes: I just got some bulk cissus in to help with my shoulder, we'll see if it does anything. I think as far as helping to sleep I notice that if I sleep until my body says it's time to get up 7-8 hours, I feel great during the day, better than normal. However, if I don't quite get enough sleep or get interrupted (say 6-7 hours), I feel more tired than when I was not on IGF-2. My theory is that b/c IGF-2 helps with a deep sleep and therefore if I allow my body to come out naturally I'm great, but if I interrupt it, it takes me a few hours to really get going for the day....just my theory though :)
 
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Good job Ninja. Same holds true from the comment I made earlier about our strength differences with your last workout... I'd warm up with your heavy set of squats but NO WAY I could do an upright row with 80 pounds or a barbell press with 135. I guess we can both deal with that since we have PERFECT physiques :lol:

Maybe at the end of your log you could compare pump, endurance, hardness, strength increase to other supps that you have tried in the past.

Btw, cap the cissus cause it'll make you barf your brains out otherwise. You get the 5% or the 10%? Both were effective for me but obviously moreso with the 10%. I've also tried a 20% cissus and it was no different than the 10% FWIW.
 
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nice log you got going here ninja! Ive been snooping around it from time to time but never got to actually posting :p
 
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Thanks for the feedback fellas. I like to include some detail on my workout so people can a) get more info into how I'm working and and using the product and b) critique my workout and/or offer suggestions if they wish.

I also like to include that little summary for those people who don't have the time to read or who don't care about every lift/rep I'm doing.

Plus I'm keeping a running tab on the +reps and +lbs since the beginning lifts. I find this useful for me and maybe other people like it too.
 
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Ninja runs him a good log.... mmmmkay.....

(Mr. Mackey)
 
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Ninja runs him a good log.... mmmmkay.....

(Mr. Mackey)
always reminds me of that one episode:
drugs...drugs are bad mmmmkay. You shouldn't do drugs. If you do them, you're bad, because drugs are bad mmmkay. It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, mmmkay, that'd be bad. Well, unless the drugs are supplments. Then they are good, mmmkay. (ok, I added the last part)

thanks by the way. I'm trying to stay on top of it and be honest.
 

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