Bludevil's Cut with Lipo-PM (Sponsored)

[bludevil]

Would like to thank Easy EJL for selecting me as a winner for the "Lipo-PM contest".

For those of you not informed on Lipo-PM, here's a brief breakdown.

Applied Nutriceuticals Research put cutting-edge technology to work when we produced Lipotrophin-PM™, a revolutionary non-stimulant fat-burner that employs potent pharmaceutical-quality herbal extracts to produce a product like no other.

Lipotrophin-PM contains Banaba Extract, an herb used in Eastern medicine for blood sugar control and nutrient repartioning. Lipotrophin also incorporates Green Tea, a compound used in China for thousands of years to promote health in the mind and body. Green Tea has strong anti-oxidant properties, and its main ingredient, EGCG, has been shown to have significant metabolic benefits. Similarly, the matrix contains Bacopa Monnieri, an Ayurvedic herb that boosts thyroid function and conversion, which allows it to have potent fat-burning qualities. Bacopa is also considered to be an adaptogen, which is a classification of natural herb product that increases the body's resistance to stresses such as trauma, anxiety and bodily fatigue, and display the ability to balance endocrine hormones and the immune system to help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis. Mucuna Pruriens, the final ingredient in Lipotrophin-PM, contains large amounts of L-Dopa, a potent compound that allows for greater growth hormone release and deeper sleep. Mucuna has also been shown to have potent blood sugar-controlling effects as well. The combination of the ingredients in Lipotrophin-PM are specially combined into a powerful synergistic blend, designed to turn your body into a fat-burning machine, while promoting deeper, higher quality sleep.


So, where am I at currently?
Age - 34
Height - 6'0
Weight - 188.6
BF% - 11.7 (taken today with Tanita scale)

Where do I want to be at the end of my Lipo-PM run?
My ultimate goal is to lose 1% BF during my Lipo-PM run. So that would be 10.7%.

Also, just an fyi about me, I have high blood pressure so I have to watch it daily. My wife's a nurse so it's not a big deal to get it checked regulary. That's one of the main reasons I wanted to run Lipo-PM was because of the stimulant free formula. So not only will I review my bf%, but will be checking my blood pressure as well.

My diet will consist of:
Morning Shake
10oz Skim milk
1/2 cup of Oats
1 scoop of Chocolate Protein Pwder
1/2 bananna
Cinammon to taste

Pre w/o
6oz of lean meat (chicken, fish or red meat)
veggies
1/2 cup of fiber one cereal
1/2 apple

Post w/o
6oz of lean meat (chicken, fish or red meat)
veggies
1/2 cup of fiber one cereal
1/2 apple

Dinner
6oz of lean meat (chicken, fish or red meat)
veggies
small piece of fruit (like handful of grapes, strawberries, etc...)
handful of walnuts

Night
6oz of Skim Milk+6oz of Hood Milk
3 tsp of natty PB.

Supplements
Fish Oil
Multi
Lipo PM

Training
Will be using Chad Waterbury's Harbinger Hypertrophy routine. It's basically a 3 day, full body routine with different periodization principles.

Monday
BB Bench Press
Pulldowns
Power Cleans
Good Mornings
Preacher Curls
Step Ups

3x5, 60RI

Tuesday
Sumo Deadlifts
Front Squats
Standing DB Press
Pull-Ups
Skulls
Leg Curls

3x8, 90RI

Wednesday
Cardio & Abs
200 reps of various ab exercises
45 minutes of cardio

Thursday
Leg Press
Machine Rows
Front DB Raise
BB Lunges
Incline DB Press
Calves

3x15, 120 RI

Friday
Cardio - 1.5 hours of basketball

Exercises will vary from week to week and I will incorporate supersets on alternating weeks.

I will perform low intensity cardio after each w/o consisting of 20 minutes. Usually around a 3.5 incline and 3.5 speed.

I took my first dose of Lipo-PM Sunday night (April 5). I took 2 caps and had no issues with sleep. After a 3 day start-up period, I'm going to up my dosage to 2 caps in the morning and 2 caps at night.

Will get pic's up shortly

[EasyEJL]

cool beans

[bludevil]

April 9, Day 3

Today was cardio and abs for me.
I did 200 various ab exercises and 45 minutes on the tready. I did medium intensity going back and forth from a speed of 4.0 to 6.0. I burned 513 calories within the 45 minute run.

My plan was to start dosing Lipo in the morning and night, but forgot to take it this morning. So standard dosing applies today which is 2 pills taken at bedtime.

Notes of interest - Did have a night of deep sleep last night. Not ready to contribute it to Lipo-PM, but I was more refreshed and relaxed this morning.

[bludevil]

I forgot to mention, my wife will be taking my blood pressure nightly. I would rather check in the morning, (blood pressure is highest in the morning), but I'm in a rush most mornings trying to get kids to school on time. My blood pressure was ranging around 140 - 150 and 80 - 90. Since changing my diet to include more fruits and whole grains my blood pressure has dropped about 15 - 20 points. Last night it was 122/68 which is within the normal range. I just want to make sure supplements I take don't raise it up.

[EasyEJL]

Ah thats cool, nice to see that just some diet changed managed it!

[bludevil]

Ah thats cool, nice to see that just some diet changed managed it!

Yeah, they have a specific diet plan for hypertension called DASH which basically is consuming more fruits, veggies and whole grains. Previously, I lived the low-carb lifestyle and wasn't including enough whole grains and fruit into my diet. I cut back on the amount of protein and fat I was consuming and including more whole grains and fruit to make up the same caloric difference.

[bludevil]

4/10 - Day 4

Took 2 capsules upon waking and 2 capsules at bedtime

Didn't sleep as soundly last night. First hour or two, I kept waking up. After that, all was good until the morning.

Workout went as
3 sets of 15 using supersets
Leg Press 325lbs / Machine Rows 130lbs
DB Front Raise 20lbs / Dips BW+25lbs
Incline DB Press 80lbs / Calf Rasies 300lbs

15 minutes of cardio on treadmill. Also will be push mowing the yard tonight for some extra cardio.

[bludevil]

Here's my before pic taken today.

Height - 6'0
Weight - 188
BF% - 11.7

[bludevil]

Question, can everyone see the before pic I posted. I couldn't see it from my work computer until I saved the pic to my local pc. So I'm wondering if I'm the only one who can see it.

[Distilled Water]

I can't see it

[bludevil]

I can't see it

How about now, I switched image hosting companies.

[Distilled Water]

How about now, I switched image hosting companies.

Now I see a picture or you and a midget doing things illegal in most states

haha yea I can see it now, you have any before pics? You've been recomping for a while, correct?

[bludevil]

Now I see a picture or you and a midget doing things illegal in most states

haha yea I can see it now, you have any before pics? You've been recomping for a while, correct?

No before pics. I've lost about 12lbs since last November. I was in a mid-stream bulk and gaining nice strength when the dr. told me I had to lose weight and change my diet up. So I want to get to around 9 - 10% bf and maintain there.

[EasyEJL]

thats around where i'm trying to land, but for me its just vanity

[bludevil]

thats around where i'm trying to land, but for me its just vanity

Yeah I don't see any issues with getting to that bf% as I've gotten lower, but I don't know how well it will go trying to maintain. I have a feeling it's going to be a constant juggling act.

[bludevil]

4/11 Day 5

Played 1.5 hours of cardio. Worked up a pretty good sweat.

I forgot to take my morning dose, so I'm going to take 3 caps tonight.

Also, sleep was much better last night. Had some crazy dreams.

[bludevil]

4/12 - Day 6

Off day

Took 2 capsules this morning. Did burn some calories from washing a car.

I'll weigh myself again Monday morning to see if I've lost any weight.

Plan on taking 2 more caps tonight.

[OCCFan023]

Solid log BD. I am just dosing mine 3 before bed. I am loving the sleep benefits thus far. Waking up refreshed and sleeping like a log through the entire night.

[bludevil]

Solid log BD. I am just dosing mine 3 before bed. I am loving the sleep benefits thus far. Waking up refreshed and sleeping like a log through the entire night.

Thanks, yeah the sleep benefits are nice. You noticed anything regarding weight/fat loss?

[bludevil]

4/14 day 8

3 sets of 5 with 60sec RI's

Squats - 245
Dips - BW+80
Military Press - 140
Barbell Curls - 110
Leg Curls - Not sure about weight but it was on level 13.
Weighted Pullups - BW+20

Weighed myself before lifting and I was 188.5 which is pretty much where I was 4/8, but I had a cheat meal yesterday during a birthday party with cheeseburgers, some type of cheese dip, and cake. I'm sure that didn't help my #'s any.

Sleep during the weekend was great. Nice deep sleep and no problems getting up. Felt refreshed and ready to go.