[Norwegian]

I got to go hit the gym now. Counting on a long, brutal session !

70 minutes ago, I consumed:
* 5 caps RPM
* 5 caps DRIVE (last of both of these)
* 1 scoop Xtend
* 1.5 grams Tyrosine
* 1.5 grams ALCAR

15 minutes ago, I consumed:
* 1.5 scoops VasoCharge (berry flavor, quite pleasant!)
* 4 grams Beta Alanine

I'm gonna charge my water with some Xtend and Beta Alanine, then go hit some chesticles !

[Norwegian]

Day #22:

Chest/Biceps

Low Pulley Cross-overs - 50 * 30, 60 * 25, 70 * 20

Incline Hammer Press - 90 * 25, 110 * 25, 130 * 25
Incline Dumbbell Press - 50 * 30, 70 * 20, 70 * 20

Flat DB Flyes - 40 * 25, 45 * 20, 40 * 25
Decline Machine Press - 120 * 25, 130 * 25, 140 * 25

Bench Press - 135 * 12, 205 * 5, 205 * 8, 255 * 4 (+1 forced) -> threw in for some weird variation. I just wanted to shock the hell out of my muscles, going from 20-25 reps down to heavy 6-rep sets. Definitely a different kind of feel than high volume, and doesn't 'feel' as good to me as high volume does. It's just not as satisfying, because I just can't feel my muscles do all the work, my joints feel much more strained..

Pec-dec Flyes - 150 * 25, 150 * 20, 150 * 22

Push-ups - 25, 25, 25 reps
superset with
Uni-arm Machine Curls - 90 * 30, 110 * 25, 130 * 20

Seated DB Hammer Curls - 30 * 20, 30 * 30, 30 * 30

Weight - 234.6 lbs. (fcuk me!! Arrggghhh, just because I skipped my damn AM session of cardio, and eaten almost two boxes cereal in 24 hours - Kashi GoLean and Shredded Wheats.)

The workout was pretty sick, and I was looking big and veiny! A workout buddy joined in, and he's never touched by high-volume/high-intensity training before, so he got torched! LOL, I'm looking forward to seeing how he's doing tomorrow, because he followed my entire workout, and impressed the hell outta me. Most of my buds who jump in tend to burn out or give in, but he didn't do that.

We literally jumped from exercise to exercise non-stop. Just enough rest in between sets for my partner to finish, then it was my turn again. We almost ran out of ideas as to what to do, but I consider 7-8 exercises a wide variety for chest, haha. My chest was volumized from top to bottom, from the inner to the outer pec, it was pretty nuts. Definitely had people lookin' at me like I was nuts of there, and my buddy can attest to that. I looked like I'd been taking D-bol for a week or so, just lookin' BIIIIG ! (not talking from experience, but too many of my newbie friends jump straight for those 'magic pills' so I've heard and seen my share of 'blowing-up-ness.' I've definitely gained water - > I mean, $hit, 234.6 lbs ?! I am NOT staying this way. I'm getting all my carbs out of my apt today, seriously, and I've loaded up on spicy italian sausage, chicken breast, eggs, cheese, and vegetables today, so I'm ready to get this water out of me, and get them lines coming in again.

Do you guys think I'll have water retention issues with the NO2 @ 12 caps/day ?! I began the NO2 on Friday, and even with 5-6 cardio sessions over the weekend, I've put 5 lbs on, appx.

[TerribleTowel]

Damn Norwegian, another very impressive workout. Just get that diet dialed back in and that little extra water will come right off and you'll be as lean as ever. Just don't buy anymore cereal haha. That's what I've had to do lately with my natty PB. I can't resist it and since I'm cutting I've just had to completely stop buying it because I just can't help but eat a spoonful or two every time I open the fridge and see it sitting there.

Also your recovery ability is insane. 8 chest exercises! 25 sets of chest! I know your a beast and everything but damn. I'm sure your supplement arsenal doesn't hurt in that department, but you've also certainly got a gift for recovery. I envy you because I love high volume, but I can't get away with quite as much as you.

Edit: When I first saw the Incline Hammer Press, I thought it said Incline Dumbell Press, and I saw 130 x 25 and about shitted myself!

[Norwegian]

Originally Posted by TerribleTowel

Damn Norwegian, another very impressive workout. Just get that diet dialed back in and that little extra water will come right off and you'll be as lean as ever. Just don't buy anymore cereal haha. That's what I've had to do lately with my natty PB. I can't resist it and since I'm cutting I've just had to completely stop buying it because I just can't help but eat a spoonful or two every time I open the fridge and see it sitting there.

Also your recovery ability is insane. 8 chest exercises! 25 sets of chest! I know your a beast and everything but damn. I'm sure your supplement arsenal doesn't hurt in that department, but you've also certainly got a gift for recovery. I envy you because I love high volume, but I can't get away with quite as much as you.

Edit: When I first saw the Incline Hammer Press, I thought it said Incline Dumbell Press, and I saw 130 x 25 and about shitted myself!

Hahaha, bro, I've been in that PB-hell as well ! It's the hardest thing to stop endulging in, and you sort of 'need' it there for your low carb dieting - for those late night whey protein shakes - but it's a trap at the same time, because you'll be grabbing a fork or spoon full every time like you said !

Now I'm back to having to overlook the many tasty food items that surround me at the grocery store. It's gonna hurt my taste buds, but it's gonna keep my wallet loaded ! (compared to when buying all that non-dieting snacks and 'un-necessities' you always throw in the cart at the store) .. But no more cereal for me, and no more butter toffe crunch peanuts either ! LOL, I didn't mention those before, did I ?!

Oh, and I wish I was pumping the 130s for 25 reps on incline pressed ! Thanks for being such a believer in me ! Haha ..

[VolcomX311]

My favorite Peanut Butter meal. Wheat Eggo Waffles, toasted, spread the p-butter, top it off with some organic circle honey, money all day.

My current vice are sugar free popsicles, 3g of carbs per pop, not too bad.

[VolcomX311]

Originally Posted by Norwegian

Oh, and I wish I was pumping the 130s for 25 reps on incline pressed ! Thanks for being such a believer in me ! Haha ..

Before I read the title I thought they were Db's. I was like, what the hell kind of White Dave Henry/Johnny Jackson workout is this?!?!

[TerribleTowel]

Originally Posted by Norwegian

Hahaha, bro, I've been in that PB-hell as well ! It's the hardest thing to stop endulging in, and you sort of 'need' it there for your low carb dieting - for those late night whey protein shakes - but it's a trap at the same time, because you'll be grabbing a fork or spoon full every time like you said !

Now I'm back to having to overlook the many tasty food items that surround me at the grocery store. It's gonna hurt my taste buds, but it's gonna keep my wallet loaded ! (compared to when buying all that non-dieting snacks and 'un-necessities' you always throw in the cart at the store) .. But no more cereal for me, and no more butter toffe crunch peanuts either ! LOL, I didn't mention those before, did I ?!

Oh, and I wish I was pumping the 130s for 25 reps on incline pressed ! Thanks for being such a believer in me ! Haha ..

Good thing is, it's easier to avoid those trap foods for the few minutes your near them in the grocery store than if they're sitting on the shelf every time you open the cupboard or fridge. It's easier to stick to your diet if you don't have any cheat foods around.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Norwegian again.

[Norwegian]

Originally Posted by VolcomX311

My favorite Peanut Butter meal. Wheat Eggo Waffles, toasted, spread the p-butter, top it off with some organic circle honey, money all day.

My current vice are sugar free popsicles, 3g of carbs per pop, not too bad.

I gots to gets me som pop !

My vice when dieting is normally sugar-free jell-o. Even fills you up if you go beyond the average 'sweet-treat' serving size. Lol

[Norwegian]

PM Cardio:

40 minute walk in the park with my dog.


- How dare I call it cardio?

... because it makes ME feel better thinking I've burned a couple calories after having chowed down so much sugary cereal this evening. At least the cereal is gone, as is the PB, and no other treats in sight ! (apart from these GNC protein bars with a meager 16 grams of protein vs 35 grams of carbs .. I ought to throw these away, because the 25 grams of sugar in them (!!!!!!) will knock anyone's calories UP (not off) ! I got a 24 count box for $6, so I wasn't going to say no!)

Alright, I've got a plentiful, abundant supply of spicy italian sausage, chicken breast, eggs, veggies, and cheese, so I'm ready to go ! Starting off with an early AM cardio session tomorrow, and from then on out, I'll be expecting water to fall off of me quickly !

- Anyone think the NO2 will keep water on me?

[txagemt]

Workout was great bud, chest is definately feeling fuller 6 hours later. Doesnt feel to sore as of now... Ill let you know tomorrow...

[VolcomX311]

Originally Posted by txagemt

Workout was great bud, chest is definately feeling fuller 6 hours later. Doesnt feel to sore as of now... Ill let you know tomorrow...

With those high reps, DOMS will be nice tomorrow. Lucky, I love being sore.

[Norwegian]

Originally Posted by txagemt

Workout was great bud, chest is definately feeling fuller 6 hours later. Doesnt feel to sore as of now... Ill let you know tomorrow...

The difference will be like night and day, bro ....

[Norwegian]

Day #23:

- I will start a new post this afternoon, I've just got to finish my early day cardio session first.

I spoke with MRI regarding the NO2 dosing and to ask them about their CE2 High Def product:
- I'm dosing at 3 caps NO2 * four times per day, as opposed to their recommendation of 5 caps twice daily. To ME, it seems like the body will be better able to absorb and fascilitate the nutrients when I don't overload the dosing each time, hence, I opted for a lower dosage spread out more evenly. Noone I spoke with there concurred with my reasoning, but a perpetual pump sounds more attainable being 're-fueled' more often than not, right ?!

- Their CE2 High Def has 1,400 mg CEE, 200mg Beta Alanine and 200mg Raspberry Ketones in it. I was surprised to see the thermogenic booster RK in there, and wondered how it would not inhibit the NO2 effects. They told me it wasn't a CNS stimulant like caffeine is, and the RK would help use fat storage as fuel. It would not decrease any NO2 effects, they said. I asked them if EGCG would counteract it, then, and they said no. Granted both of these statements are true, I was going to add my 200mg RK/300mg EGCG caps to the mix three times a day, and see myself getting closer to my mean, old, self, but I wanted to hear what you guys thought about what I was told..