In the mega combo testing thread, I got selected to run X-factor and superdrol NG. I've been very interested in X-factor for a while, I had even purchased 2 bottles to run a cycle myself a few months back but hadn't actually run them yet. The concept is very interesting, and there is more science backing it (including a patent) than there is for many other supplements.
Superdrol NG is also interesting. I was not a fan when I first saw it, from both the name of the product itself as well as the naming of ingredients. Be that as it may, I never questioned the formulation, particularly the dose of DHEA being valuable for bodybuilders over 35, or possibly younger with low cholesterol or low overall hormone levels, as DHEA is the basic building block of other hormones. Stims are a very handy tool in the gym as well, as it helps get you past CNS related plateaus. I have grown pretty accustomed to working out with some sort of pre-workout stim, whether a drink or capsule, so this should work out nicely for me.
I'm going to do a couple things that may be interesting in this log. For one, i'm starting off with a rest week I've gone the last 12 without a break, so I decided that since I only have enough SDNG to last 30 days, i'll skip taking it the first week, and then dose it at 3 on workout days, 2 on non workout. That gives me 36 days, so with the first 8 being non workout, i'll run dry with 1 week remaining.
Also interesting is that i'll be purposefully supplementing Arachidonic Acid far higher than normal x-factor dosage. I'll only be taking 4 x-factor caps a day, but i plan to (assuming it doesn't drive me crazy) also eat 12 whole x-large eggs a day. From what I could determine, eggs have around 70mg of AA in them. so a dozen eggs will add another 840mg of AA per day. My diet macros look like they will be skewed a little based on this
My target is going to be approx 2200 calories a day. Around 45% protein, 35% fat, 20% carbs. I will also be trying to follow the principles of the Metabolic Advantage - so no carbs pre-workout other than leafy greens, only during workout and within the 3 hrs following. This calorie count is in recomp range for me calorie wise, rather than heavy cut. I have a slowed metabolism in general, my normal body temp is right between 96.9-97.1. Tomorrow I will also get my basic metabolic rate tested and report here.
I'm shooting to drop 5 scale pounds, while gaining another 5-8 pounds of lean mass in the 50 days on xfactor.
My current stats are
206 lbs, bodyfat approx 22% (getting bodpod tested tomorrow and will post) @ 5' 9.5"
Chest 43.5
Shoulders 49
L Bicep 15
R Bicep 15
L forearm 11.25
R forearm 11.5
L calf 15.5
R calf 16
Waistline - 37.5 where I wear my pants (but i'm mostly wearing size 32s?) and 40 across the navel.
I'm going to keep to what I consider basic supplementation during this. It will include
1g quercetin
1g resveratrol (active)
5g creatine monohydrate
30g BCAA
20g Glutamine
3g taurine
3g tyrosine
1.5g glucosamine
1.2g chondroitin
500mg MSM
Millenium Sport Technologies MVP365 as multivitamin
Millenium Sport Technologies ZMK as a sleep aid
I may use cissus, if I do it is the bulk cissus from Custom Nutrition Warehouse and will be dosed at 3g/day.
Today was day 1, 4 caps spread close to evenly thru the day, nothing to report. Pictures will be posted shortly.
Superdrol NG is also interesting. I was not a fan when I first saw it, from both the name of the product itself as well as the naming of ingredients. Be that as it may, I never questioned the formulation, particularly the dose of DHEA being valuable for bodybuilders over 35, or possibly younger with low cholesterol or low overall hormone levels, as DHEA is the basic building block of other hormones. Stims are a very handy tool in the gym as well, as it helps get you past CNS related plateaus. I have grown pretty accustomed to working out with some sort of pre-workout stim, whether a drink or capsule, so this should work out nicely for me.
I'm going to do a couple things that may be interesting in this log. For one, i'm starting off with a rest week I've gone the last 12 without a break, so I decided that since I only have enough SDNG to last 30 days, i'll skip taking it the first week, and then dose it at 3 on workout days, 2 on non workout. That gives me 36 days, so with the first 8 being non workout, i'll run dry with 1 week remaining.
Also interesting is that i'll be purposefully supplementing Arachidonic Acid far higher than normal x-factor dosage. I'll only be taking 4 x-factor caps a day, but i plan to (assuming it doesn't drive me crazy) also eat 12 whole x-large eggs a day. From what I could determine, eggs have around 70mg of AA in them. so a dozen eggs will add another 840mg of AA per day. My diet macros look like they will be skewed a little based on this
My target is going to be approx 2200 calories a day. Around 45% protein, 35% fat, 20% carbs. I will also be trying to follow the principles of the Metabolic Advantage - so no carbs pre-workout other than leafy greens, only during workout and within the 3 hrs following. This calorie count is in recomp range for me calorie wise, rather than heavy cut. I have a slowed metabolism in general, my normal body temp is right between 96.9-97.1. Tomorrow I will also get my basic metabolic rate tested and report here.
I'm shooting to drop 5 scale pounds, while gaining another 5-8 pounds of lean mass in the 50 days on xfactor.
My current stats are
206 lbs, bodyfat approx 22% (getting bodpod tested tomorrow and will post) @ 5' 9.5"
Chest 43.5
Shoulders 49
L Bicep 15
R Bicep 15
L forearm 11.25
R forearm 11.5
L calf 15.5
R calf 16
Waistline - 37.5 where I wear my pants (but i'm mostly wearing size 32s?) and 40 across the navel.
I'm going to keep to what I consider basic supplementation during this. It will include
1g quercetin
1g resveratrol (active)
5g creatine monohydrate
30g BCAA
20g Glutamine
3g taurine
3g tyrosine
1.5g glucosamine
1.2g chondroitin
500mg MSM
Millenium Sport Technologies MVP365 as multivitamin
Millenium Sport Technologies ZMK as a sleep aid
I may use cissus, if I do it is the bulk cissus from Custom Nutrition Warehouse and will be dosed at 3g/day.
Today was day 1, 4 caps spread close to evenly thru the day, nothing to report. Pictures will be posted shortly.