[Distilled Water]

Today I begin my ckd journey to 6-8%BF. I am currently floating just north of 200lbs at probably 12-13% BF. I have been choosen to log BLAST from Nimbus Nutrition. I will be useing this as my only energy supp. We all know that CKD=no energy. I have ran a similar CKD type diet and my workouts really suffered. I just didn't have anything in the tank to train at a high intesity.I dont have it yet but will throw it in the mix as soon as it arrives.

Heres a little overview on BLAST......
We have all tried some sort of “Energy Drink”. They are everywhere these days, convenient stores, grocery stores, Bars, health stores, gyms… everywhere you look there is some sort of drink promising increased energy and vitality. But for many of us that have consumed this “liquid energy”, we’ve experienced either immediate disappointment or a short lived boost followed by a crash of epidemic proportions. Finally, one company has “done energy right”.

Riding on the coattails of the wildly popular performance supplement – Poseidon Complex™, Nimbus Nutrition introduces the all new Blast™.

Nimbus Nutrition’s improved version of the “Energy Drink”, Blast™, boasts the most impressive, REAL Energy Boosting formula available. For the first time energy and endurance live harmoniously together in one nutritional supplement. Blast™ combines the hydrating and mental acuity properties of Poseidon Complex™, with the safe yet stimulating ingredients such as Caffeine, Tyrosine, Glucuoronalactone, Yerba Mate, White Willow Bark, Phenylethylamine (PEA) and Theobromine. This is in addition to the fact that Blast™ contains over 4300 mgs of Poseidon Complex™, to ensure proper hydration with your Energy Release.

Blast™ is another testament to the integrity and dedication that Nimbus Nutrition insists on in every supplement they produce. Yet again that old Nimbus motto, “simple yet synergistic”, has worked to perfection. In the Nimbus Nutrition tradition of excellence, Blast™ is proudly introduced to all athletes that know...”Performance is Everything”!

Hightlights:
-Increased Energy Levels
-Maintained Hydration
-Prolonged period of Vitality
-No Annoying, Performance Destroying "Crash"
-Increased Mental Acuity
-CNS Rejuvenation
-Decreased Neuron Depletion
Directions– As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 servings based on individual needs. Do not take within 5 hour of bedtime. Do not exceed 4 servings in a 24 hour period. Please consult your physician prior to beginning any new supplement or workout program.

*Poseidon Complex™: Ascorbic Acid , Folic Acid, Glutamine, Inositol, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Methylcobalamin, Niacin (b-3), Calcium Pantothenate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Pyridoxine HCL, Sodium Bicarbonate, Taurine, TMG

*Blast KE Release Matrix™: Caffeine, Glucuronolactone, Tyrosine, White Willow Bark, Yerba Mate, Theobromine, Phenethylamine

Here is my stack to hlep max out fat loss and muscle preservation (sp? did i make that word up). Workouts will be
Mon: Legs & abs
Tue: Chest/Shoulders/Tricep's
Wed: Back/Bicep's
Thur: Maybe some cardio
Fri: depletion workout
-Carb load begins Postworkout (about 8pm) with 75gr WMS
Sat: Carb load until I go to sleep
Sun: OFF

Supp Used
-3servings Xtend in gallon jug (sipped thru day)
-Leucine
-Creatine Mono
-Beta-Alanine
-Nimbus Nutrition BLAST
-Bulk 1-Carboxy (dosed like new powerfull)

Carb Load
-P-Slin
-Waxy Maize Starch

Mon-Fri
-5gr Leucine pre&post workout
-5gr Creatine mono pre&post workout
-2.5gr Beta-Alanine pre&post workout
-1-2 scoops Nimbus Nutrition BLAST before breakfast and pre w/o
Carb Load
-1 P-Slin post workout with 75gr Waxy Maize Starch
-1 P-Slin with 2 meals 6-8 hours later
-5gr Leucine with P-Slin doses
-5gr Creatine with P-Slin doses and 2 other doses @ diff times
-2gr Beta-Alanine with P-Slin
-1 scoop BLAST before breakfast and afternoon

I'll be reporting what I have felt with nimbus and post workout weights. I'm hopeing BLAST will give make this CKD as smooth as possible.

[matthew76]

Rock ON!!

[Cellardude]

good luck distilled.

I cant wait for my cut in april!

Ive been called a fat ass for the past few months for my growth

Ill be following along

[Botch]

Awesome bro! I'm in.

[Distilled Water]

Thanks for the support fella's.

Man i feel run down. I haven't had any carbs since last nite ~9pm. All its been is eggs, chicken, and olive oil 2day. O and some sugar free fiber supp...yummy. Not really hungry at all, which is real nice b/c I thought I'd be starving. I could really use a pick me up but I must resist until BLAST comes. I've even switched over to de-caf for the past week to try and keep "fresh" for the blast.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Distilled Water

Thanks for the support fella's.

Man i feel run down. I haven't had any carbs since last nite ~9pm. All its been is eggs, chicken, and olive oil 2day. O and some sugar free fiber supp...yummy. Not really hungry at all, which is real nice b/c I thought I'd be starving. I could really use a pick me up but I must resist until BLAST comes. I've even switched over to de-caf for the past week to try and keep "fresh" for the blast.

Do you still have the brain fog, mine usually last for about 3 days and then life is much better?

[Distilled Water]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Do you still have the brain fog, mine usually last for about 3 days and then life is much better?

Yea a little. Things are clicking a little slower now that I think of it I think by monday (3days) I should be back to normal, or at least I'd better or else training will suck

[Jeff]

No doubt that the worst part is the first few days, it will be almost like a gear shifted when its over though

[Botch]

Originally Posted by Distilled Water

Thanks for the support fella's.

Man i feel run down. I haven't had any carbs since last nite ~9pm. All its been is eggs, chicken, and olive oil 2day. O and some sugar free fiber supp...yummy. Not really hungry at all, which is real nice b/c I thought I'd be starving. I could really use a pick me up but I must resist until BLAST comes. I've even switched over to de-caf for the past week to try and keep "fresh" for the blast.

Caffeine hits me like a ton of bricks on this diet! Without the presence of insulin to antagonize the effects of caffeine you will feel the full effect for sure. I used to drink 4 cups of coffee before this diet and now I can't even handle 1! I have to make my coffee half caf half decaf or else I'm off the walls and can't sit still.

[Distilled Water]

Update. On day three and I finally feel normal. The last 2days sucked, headaches, weakness etc....Today I feel pretty good. I love not feeling bloated at all. But I also dont like feeling "flat" either. I did get a little stomach bloat after takeing my 1-Carboxy this am but I think that may be from a GI back up

BLAST hasn't came yet I'm hopeing for monday morning.

[EasyEJL]

I really liked swell, but thats cause i'm a beta alanine addict. I only had one sample of blast, it did seem nice from that.

[swole210]

ALLRIGHT! Been waiting for this one! GET ER DONE BRO! Goodluck, and I'll be following along!

[Distilled Water]

I'm hopeing the BLAST will come this morning so i can use it later on this afternoon for my workout. For the 1st week I'm going to lift with a few different buddies since they're all home from school, so my schedule is kinda odd for this week and next. Tooday I'll hit hams and bi's
Mon:Hams/Bi's
Tue: Shoulders/Tri's
Wed:OFF
Thur: Quads/Back
Fri: Chest

I'll de a depletion workout monday morning than carb load christmas eve & day

After 2 10-12 day depletion I'll go back to my orginal scheduled workout plan and 5 1/2-6 days deplete, 1-1 1/2 load.

[Distilled Water]

No BLAST yet . I imagine the huge snow storm we got delayed the shipping.

I can't wait for the blast because 2day I may have had the best workout of my life....no joke.

I didn't do much volume but great workout.

Stiff deads
2 warm-up sets
225@ 12
275@ 12
315 @ 10
365 @ 8 (PR )

Good Mornings
45 @ 15
65 @ 15
75 @ 12
95 @ 10

Barbell Curl
55 @ 15
75 @ 12
95 @ 12
115 @ 8 (PR I think )

Standing DB curls
35 @ 10
40 @ 10
45 @ 8

I was pulling stiff deads form the floor and I seriously think I could have got 495. 365 felt like 185 coming off the ground.

The pump in my bi's was great. It was a real dry isolated pump. I've never had anything like it before, weird.

Endurance sucked I dont think I could have done more than 6 sets for each bodypart.

I'm really hopeing the BLAST will help in this area. I really think people should give this pre-workout mix a try.

45min Pre-workout
5gr Leucine
5gr Creatine Mono
3gr Beta-Alanine
2 scoops Poseidon

20min Pre-workout
1/2 t 1-Carboxy

Then I sipped on 2 servings Orange Xtend in 24oz water during.