Emerge
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BB Deadlifts (135, 135, 145lb)
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BB Deadlifts (135, 135, 145lb)
Ya. BW and I just take the pills and trust it does what it's supposed to. :lol:
lol. I pass it with Resolve, let him do the molecular level thinking then have him explain it to me. I try to understand what the product is that I am taking, cause I want to be able to explain to my friends what kind of supp is helping me lose fat.
It works that way.![]()
Ya, I used to do that, but now I just say, "Yo, take dis shiz dawg. Is get you hayyouuuggge!"
Or to a female, "Hour-glass figure in a bottle, baby!"
:lol:
Nah, I try to read up on everything. I don't get too into the chemistry of stuff, but I do like to understand the science behind what it does and how it does it.
Piston did a good job explaining the Phaseolamin for the starches, but what if a few do get converted into simple sugars or you decide F*@& this diet Im eating some honey straight from the bear......
Well in that case some of the other nutrient repartioners in the Shred are going to kick in and help activate your active transport proteins at the cellular level so that your blood glucose levels will drop because of the increased uptake and sensitivity. The ingredients mainly responsible for this are Gymnema, ALA , Chronium, and the Corosolic acid in the Glucotriml. The effects of these are not going to be as strong as something like Anabolic Pump where you have to eat a good deal of carbs after but they will make a noticable difference if you do consume some extra carbs along the way.
I really noticed the Sugar stop if I would take a Shred before my workout and then drink an intraworkout drink composed of PeptoPro and Dextrose. If done with correct timing this combination will help you retain a lot of muscle while cutting and maybe even gain a little bit despite a caloric deficit.
Shred Matrix: Day 3
I took my first dose of SM at 8:30am with breakfast. I noticed that throughout the morning I was more energetic than normal, particularly aware of my surroundings and a bit more focused as well. It was very nice. I had no nausea, and I have had an appetite. :thumbsup: at about 2 pm I started feeling a bit run down and I took a second pack at around 4pm. I haven't had a nap today, and I had a difficult time sleeping last night (perhaps due to my late afternoon dose of SM yesterday) so I am particularly tired.
Workout:
Today was an off day, so I didn't lift weights, but I did go to the gym with a friend this morning to show her some basics. I also got some sprints in while I was there. Will be back lifting tomorrow morning.![]()
Looking good BW, are you doing a weekly weigh in? Posting it i mean?
subbed. Just catching up! looking great so far. Keep it up!:good:
She kept asking me "Is it ok if I do more? I can do more, let me add another 10lbs." She was rockin'!
:lol: i know i would hahahahah!
So what happens when she catches up to you? Will you refuse to let her add more weight?
hahah!
So what happens when she catches up to you? Will you refuse to let her add more weight?
BW told me she already can, but she just doesn't want to embarass you at the gym.Dude, when she can DL 480 I'm putting her in a powerlifting comp and we'll go pro!![]()
BW told me she already can, but she just doesn't want to embarass you at the gym.
Shred Matrix: Day 4
I woke up this morning kinda' tired, but after taking Shred and getting psyched for the gym, I woke up a little. Mostly my muscles have just been tired today... they were feeling very worked out when I woke up (from BW pull ups on tuesday), and I had a rough time in the gym because of that. Probably my calorie deficit, and lower carb intake has much to do with this drained feeling.
Still, mentally I was feeling pretty good- I give credit to Shred Matrix. It's helping me out a lot in this area- especially when I am working out in the gym. This is what I love about stims- they make me more focused and therefore help me out with my determination and strength when lifting. Much of it is psychological, but I still think it is great!![]()
Workout:
4x6
Incline BB Bench (95 lb)
supersetted w/ Supinated BB Bent Rows (80 lb)
Reverse Curls (30lb)
Dips (Body Weight)
I am happy with how much weight I used- even though it was hard I still think I did well.
I set a PR for my Incline Bench. I had a tough time with this movement- and it really shot my for the last superset- but hey, I went up in weight so it's no wonder that it was so hard. That's how a workout is supposed to be, anyway.
Once again the weak numbers for my curls show up.I find it funny that with compound movements I can really lift heavy, but when it comes to just focusing on individual muscles, I am pretty weak. My muscles like to work as a team much better!
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BW dips are nothing new. I'm actually hoping that soon I'll be able to add weight to my 4x6 dips. :thumbsup:
I'll be working out lower body tonight. I'm unsure as to whether I will be able to post tonights workout right after I'm done. It may have to wait till tomorrow.
Today and tomorrow I will be taking a break from Shred Matrix to keep my stim sensitivity up. I'll let you guys know how I am doing without my SM.![]()
:Flashbacks to the X-force Log!:![]()
Haha! Ya, I almost made a comment.
But BW, if you have changed your mind, I found that Reset-A.D. works VERY quickly, and running it at 3caps/day for a week will do the trick. So, you could essentially cycle off of stims for say every fourth week, use Reset-AD, and then hop back on the stims. A bottle will last you for 3 stim cycles doing it that way. :cheers:
But if you'd rather just cycle off of stims for a couple days at a time, and that works, then more power to you. I need a little extra help, though. Just staying off for two days doesn't seem to do it for me.
Notes:
So, Today and yesterday I have been taking a break from SM. I've been feeling a little more tired in the mornings, and a bit less tired in the afternoons. Probably because I notice the energy boost of Shred Matrix after my first dose, but by the time the day has rolled around I've crashed from it wearing off.
Anyway, tomorrow I will be back in the gym with my Shred. I think I am going to do a "max-out" workout this week. Pretty much I'll go into the gym 4 times this week and do a few specific exercises, focusing on using as much weight as I can, and doing as many sets as I need to to reach my maximum. This will give my body a bit of a break from the 2-a-day routine I've been on, and I'll hopefully see an increase in strength. I'll be lowering my carbs and calories a bit as well , since it won't be as rigorous a routine as this past week.
Notes:
So, Today and yesterday I have been taking a break from SM. I've been feeling a little more tired in the mornings, and a bit less tired in the afternoons. Probably because I notice the energy boost of Shred Matrix after my first dose, but by the time the day has rolled around I've crashed from it wearing off.
Anyway, tomorrow I will be back in the gym with my Shred. I think I am going to do a "max-out" workout this week. Pretty much I'll go into the gym 4 times this week and do a few specific exercises, focusing on using as much weight as I can, and doing as many sets as I need to to reach my maximum. This will give my body a bit of a break from the 2-a-day routine I've been on, and I'll hopefully see an increase in strength. I'll be lowering my carbs and calories a bit as well , since it won't be as rigorous a routine as this past week. I'll try to incorporate some Cardio.
Kill it!
I love Max-OT!
Ya, Max-OT is a very different level of difficult. It's hard, but doesn't wear you out to the degree that hypertrophy training does. It sounds like you picked a good time to do it.
I think in one sense this week is a good time to Max, but on the other hand, Christmas day I am not going to worry at all about what I eat.ha, so while my body seems to need the break, this week is also gonna' have a big cheat.
Suppose I could call this a "recharge" week. And like I said earlier, I'm going to try to incorporate some cardio like sprints into this week. :thumbsup:
That's pretty freakin' sweet to hear a girl go for a "max-out" week. I couldn't convince my girlfriend to work out like that if I paid her to.
Just be smart about the max effort sets... nobody likes injuries.
:thumbsup:
I saw a chick working out at the gym this morning lifting real light weight, just doing a movement rather than working the muscle. I remembered BW was doing Max-OT and I immediately though, "Dude, Babywifey would crush this chick." It's a shame some women just don't understand. And the girl is a group fitness instructor at the gym, too. She should know better. One day while I was doing HIIT on the bike, completely drenched in my sweat, she came up to me and said, "Hey, Irish (but with my real name)! Why don't you ever take my biking class?!"
Pshh....Like I'd take her class...![]()
So explain to me the goal accomplished by lifting weight so light that it does absolutely nothing for your muscle or your endurance.
I'm stating the fact that it bothers me that this chick is in a place of seniority at the gym. She obviously doesn't quite know what she's doing (I've seen her train other women), so she has no business helping other people.
A spin class is only what you make it. The instructor doesn't do too much other then tell you when to crank up the intensity. I'm better off doing interval training on my own.
Shred Matrix: Day 6
Shred Matrix has been great today! I've felt a nice flow of energy all this morning, and so far I haven't crashed. My workout wasn't as intense either, so that could have something to do with my extended amount of energy.
Still, I haven't felt the appetite suppressant. Let me say once again, for me this is a good thing. I like to be hungry so that I get all of my calories in. :thumbsup:
Workout:
I'm maxing this week. Here are today's numbers:
Squats:
Warmup: 115
1st set: 135
2nd set: 155
3rd set: 165
Final Set (Max): 170
BB Bench Press:
Warmup: 75 lb
1st Set: 95 lb
2nd Set: 105
Final Set (Max): 115 lb
DB Tricep Extensions:
Warmup: 17.5 lb
1st set: 25 lb
2nd set: 27.5 lb
3rd Set: 30 lb
Final Set (Max): 32.5 lb
I had a 5 lb increase in my Squats since my last max, about a 10 lb increase in my Bench, and about a 5 lb increase in my Triceps.Not the biggest jumps that I've ever had, but it still shows that I am getting stronger, which is good.
I finished off the weight lifting with sprinting, and an extra 10 minutes of intense steady state cardio on the Eliptical machine. I'm feeling great! For sure I can tell that SM has given me more energy than usual! :woohoo: