JohnyQ in: "attack of the AN stack: Neovar, RPM, DRIVE, and lipotrophin PM"

[johnyq]

Took 2 lipotrophin last night, none this morning. I don't have the lethargy I had earlier this week, at least not yet. So taking it during the day may have been a bad idea on my part.


My wife took lipotrophin PM last night as well for the first time. She passed the hell out, and mentioned it was a little hard to get up, but overall she thought it was enjoyable. She's really bad at taking things consistently though, but if she does manage to I'll report if she experiences any weight loss from it.


I'm going to try 3 drive and 2 RPM prior to workout tonight. I'll update afterwards.

[johnyq]

10/11 Day 8


workout

Dips, body weight
I had to start with dips tonight, all the benches were being used.


x12
x11
x10

Flat BB bench
135x8
185x6
185x5
185x5


Decline BB bench
135 x 9
155 x 7
155 x 7

skull crusher
50 on large curl bar x 9 x 8 x 7

HIITs on the treadmill for 14 minutes


dosing

standard other than prework: THREE drive, a cup of coffee and 2 RPM.



Overall feelings:

I had GREAT energy, holy crap this has been missing for a while. The extra drive and a cup of coffee put me over the edge. Pumps were INSANE, energy was insane, it just felt great to workout again. I could have worked out all night if I didn't have so much crap to get done.

As far as the weight I pushed, I changed things up some, and went a little higher on the reps, so its really hard to tell how it compares. I know I felt a lot stronger on skull crushers.


My stats didn't do anything at all. I feel like I'm leaning out everywhere, but my stomach is not doing anything (or maybe even worse than that?)

I hope to take a picture tomorrow, but I have a lot of crap to do before I leave town, hopefully I can get to it.

[johnyq]

10/12 DAY 9



Morning cardio felt good this morning. Dosed 2 Drive and swell about half an hour before. Slow jog for about 20 minutes.


Took some pictures this morning, they look about the same as the last ones, so not much point in posting them.


I'll be gone all weekend. Hopefully I can make up today's missed workout on sunday. Report back then.



feelings thus far:

Drive heats me up a lot,more so than RPM, and gives me great pumps (last night was the best pump I have ever had). My endurance just recently seemed to go up as well. I have yet, however, to see strength gains or any fat loss, and that is with added cardio. This, coming off weeks of gains, so maybe I plateau'd, and need to really change my diet or something.

[johnyq]

my ass was kicked this weekend by a cold. Skipped out on the supplements while I recovered. I feel ok today, so started taking everything again. Should be able to go to the gym tonight and stay on schedule.


My wife is having her turn with the cold right now, so I guess I don't have a gym partner tonight.

[johnyq]

10/15 Day 12


workout

New program! Started the west side for skinny bastards v3 today. It felt great, the high rep parts were a significant departure from my previous comfort zone.

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

warmup
185 x 5
190 x 5
195 x 5
200 x 5
205 x 4

Incline BB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

115 x 13
105 x 8, + dropped off 10 pounds and did another 5 reps


Bent BB rows, with SS of delt raises
135 x 10 SS20s x 10
135 x 9 SS20s x 8
135 x 8 SS20s x 7

BB curls
(8-12 reps)

75 x 9
75 x 7
65 x 10


15minutes cardio on eliptical


dosing
Standard, although that now means 5 drive a day (2 morning, 3 pre workout).



Overall feelings:

Energy was solid, although not intense (no hyper or angry feelings), I definitely got a good workout in and that is despite being slightly sick still.

Because the program is new, I'm not sure how the weight really compares, but it felt good.

Pump was really good, but I'm not used to these high reps, which made the pump that much higher.

Endurance was excellent, I felt really good during the cardio.


weight: 179

[johnyq]

10/16 Day 13



Morning cardio
Solid 20 minutes of jogging



workout

second day of the new program, it was pretty crazy today. Completely different than what I have been doing.


Box jumps
I had to use the aerobic steppers. I worked up to 13 stacked.

3 jumps x 8 sets


Bulgarian split squats, front leg elevated
(target 8-10 reps)

40s x 3
20s x 9
20s x 8

Pull throughs
(target 8-12 reps)

60x10
70x10
80x8

Leg lifts
(10-15 reps)

x15
x12
x10


10 minutes cardio on treadmill


dosing
Still sticking with 5 drive a day.



Overall feelings:

Sweated like crazy today. Energy was pretty good, intensity was moderate. The new workout was fun today for sure, a big change. I continue to be pleased with my endurance and energy, its keeping my workouts fairly consistent now.


Lipotrophin PM has really been really great on my sleep. I've been going to bed early and its surprisingly easy to wakeup now for morning cardio. This was almost impossible before, at least to do consistently.


I don't have any stats today. Hopefully the end of this week I can post updated pictures and they will actually look "updated"

[Vitruvian]

Beautiful log thus far JohnyQ

[EasyEJL]

I wish I could log so nicely

[Outside Backer]

nice log, i cant cut for ****, i start too feel weak and eat food lol

[johnyq]

I really appreciate the support, thanks everyone!


Today was an off day, but I went for about a 3 mile run. It felt pretty good, probably around 28 minutes. Considering my knee was bothering for about the last month and a half, the run was very good.



Wednesday, being my offday, is also kind of my cheat day. I had 3 beers and some carbs. It was good, like the run before hand.



No stats to present. Can't wait for tomorrow night, leg day.

[johnyq]

10/18 Day 15



Morning cardio
none


workout

Third day of the new program.


Incline DB bench
(target: for max reps)

I didn't really know what max reps meant, I assumed 20-30ish.

30s x40ish
35s x 25
35s x 22
40s x 20
40s x 18


Pull-ups with SS of scarecrows

12 PUs SS 20s x 10
9 PUs SS 20s x 8
8 PUs SS 20s x 8


DB Mil Press
(target 8-12 reps)

35s x 12
35s x 11
40s x 8
40s x 8


BB Shrugs w/ SS BB curls
(8-10 reps)

135 x 12 SS 95 x 8
185 x 8 SS 95 x 7
185 x 8 SS 90 x 7



15 fairly intense HIITS on the treadmill


dosing
6 DRIVEtoday.

3 in the morning, 3 preworkout. 2 RPM preworkout as well.



Overall feelings:

This new program is a lot of fun. The low reps, long rest periods, I was sticking to was obviously boring me. This feels radically different and very intense.


workout felt great, I was focused and had tons of energy. The HIITs at the end was the most intense I have done yet (sprint on every minute for 30 seconds, then a jog).


6 drive was definitely a step up, and it felt good. I'll continue this dosing for a bit.



Stats:


Weight: 179 (+0)

I can't even believe my weight hasn't done a damn thing! Even with all of this new cardio!


Well the good news is my belt when down a loop

[johnyq]

10/19 Day 16



Morning cardio
none


workout

Day 4 of the new program.


Squat
10/9
135 x8 ---135 x8
155 x5 ---155 x 5
185 x5 ---185 x5
----------190 x 5
----------195 x 5
----------200 x 5
205 x4 ---205 x 3
205 x3 ---------



Bulgarian split squats w/DBs
25s x 8x 8
30s x 7 x 7
30s x 7 x 7



Romanian deadlift

135 x 8 x 8 x 8


high rep ab circuit



no cardio


dosing
6 DRIVEtoday.

3 in the morning, 3 preworkout. 2 RPM preworkout as well.



Overall feelings:
I honestly feel like I'm trimming up nicely now. I'll definitely take an updated picture next week. I hope it verifies what I'm seeing in the mirror.

workout felt great. Intensity is up there, and endurance was good. I didn't see any real strength gains, although the only thing I have to compare was squats, everything else was new.



Stats:


Weight: 179 (+0)

[johnyq]

10/22 Day 19


workout

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

10/15-------today
warmup ---- warmup
185 x 5 ---- 185 x 5
190 x 5 -----------
195 x 5 ---- 195 x 5
200 x 5------------
205 x 4 ---- 205 x 5
------------ 210 x 4
------------ 215 x 3 (slight assist on rep 3)

Incline DB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

50s x 16
50s x 14

Bent BB rows, with SS of scarecrows
135 x 9 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 6

BB shrugs

155 x 11
165 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8


seated incline DB curls

30s x 8
30s x 8
30s x 6
30s x 6



dosing

as of now: Out of neovar

Tomorrow I will start taking 3g of creatine gluconate post workout, as it is what I have sitting around. I'll comment on if I see a difference from the change in creatine.


Otherwise, I took standard dosing today. Recap of what that means:

morning: swell, 1 egcg, 3 drive

pre-workout: swell, 3 drive, 2 RPM

post workout: whey protein, creatine

before bed: 2 lipotrophin PM


Overall feelings:
It looks like my bench press went up slightly, I think if I did a 1RM it would be up 5 pounds.

Pump was good today. Gym felt good as well. I had energy for cardio after the workout, but not the drive. It was time to head home and get some dinner.


Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

[slow-mun]

10/22 Day 19


workout

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

10/15-------today
warmup ---- warmup
185 x 5 ---- 185 x 5
190 x 5 -----------
195 x 5 ---- 195 x 5
200 x 5------------
205 x 4 ---- 205 x 5
------------ 210 x 4
------------ 215 x 3 (slight assist on rep 3)

Incline DB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

50s x 16
50s x 14

Bent BB rows, with SS of scarecrows
135 x 9 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 6

BB shrugs

155 x 11
165 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8


seated incline DB curls

30s x 8
30s x 8
30s x 6
30s x 6



dosing

as of now: Out of neovar

Tomorrow I will start taking 3g of creatine gluconate post workout, as it is what I have sitting around. I'll comment on if I see a difference from the change in creatine.


Otherwise, I took standard dosing today. Recap of what that means:

morning: swell, 1 egcg, 3 drive

pre-workout: swell, 3 drive, 2 RPM

post workout: whey protein, creatine


Overall feelings:
It looks like my bench press went up slightly, I think if I did a 1RM it would be up 5 pounds.

Pump was good today. Gym felt good as well. I had energy for cardio after the workout, but not the drive. It was time to head home and get some dinner.


Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

Do you notice any stomach discomfort at 3 caps of Drive in the am? I had some when I experimented with 4 caps in the am, so I was just wondering.

[johnyq]

Do you notice any stomach discomfort at 3 caps of Drive in the am? I had some when I experimented with 4 caps in the am, so I was just wondering.

nope. I had some good bowel movements in the morning for the first 3 days or so, but nothing odd for a while now.



I haven't noticed any bad sides at all in fact, although I did have trouble falling asleep on thursday night. I need to get some abyss!

[johnyq]

Updated pictures, first set are "befores, then the afters (today). Sorry that I changed the format of the pictures, but I get better images when I let my wife take the pictures for me.


10/02

9/17

10/02



Today:


Today:

[Frank Reynolds]

Looked to have leaned out! Good work. Keep it up!

[Jet]

Definitely look leaner

[johnyq]

Thanks! I'm very pleased with how those images compare, although I think the current images came out better than I really look (maybe the light washed out some chub). I have no complaints, It was only 5 months ago that I had no definable muscle and was fairly ROUND, I'm very happy with how I have changed.

I have to think this stack is working to see that much change in 3 weeks....plenty of work to be done though!

As a recap: I haven't altered my diet any, in fact it may have been worse these past 3 weeks. I did add in more cardio, and yet lost NO weight. I'm just dropping fat and keeping my strength.


10/24 Day 21


workout

Box jumps

worked up to 15 of the aerobic steps stacked on eachother

7 sets x 3 reps


Reverse lunges, front foot raised 1 stepper
25s x 8
20s x 8
20s x 8
20s x 8

Pull throughs
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 8

leg raises

+5lbs x 8
+0 x 12
+0 x 12
+0 x 12




dosing
Night: 2 lipotrophin
morning: 3 drive, 1 whey shake
pre-workout: 3 drive, 3 RPM (1 rpm more than normal)
post workout: 3g creatine gluconate (out of neovar), whey shake



Overall feelings:
Great workout, very tiring. I love this new program.


It rained today, I think it made me depressed. On top of the fact its supposed to be an off day (I couldn't go yesterday), so I was REALLY unmotivated. Drive and RPM got me there, and I busted my ass while I was there.


My libido continues to be through the roof. I probably have a slightly higher one than normal as it is, but now its almost become a nuisance...


Bowel movements have been abnormal, but not bothersome in any way.


My sleep has been pretty crappy. I think I've become accustomed to the lipoptrophin PM. I haven't been able to wake up for cardio all week so far because of it, which really sucks. I'll probably cycle off of it for 2 weeks once my abyss gets here.



Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

[EasyEJL]

Bowel movements have been abnormal, but not bothersome in any way.


My sleep has been pretty crappy.

man that has to be messy