Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
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Pooters? Thats kinda what I do. The hardware side anyway. Industrial electronics and the corresponding PC stuff. No programming though. I wish I did though as that is where the money is. Our software guy gets $75 an hour and apperently that's low. Holy Snikees!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 188
0448 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 1 min effort
f. 6 min jogging
Started out ok. However, efforts from the start were not the best. Slower than usual, feet barely skimming off the ground, knees hardly lifting, despite arms driving. Pace between efforts was almost a crawl, and the 4 minutes between sets was little faster than a walk. Second set of efforts was not much better than the first. To make sure I DID push myself as hard as I could, I added in a minute's effort after the second set. Took me what seemed forever to get home. Longest, slowest HIIT Run I have EVER done.
0517 - Stretch 26 min.
0606 - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB Good Mornings 6 x 12 - Good. Feeling the stretch. Barely pausing mid-point, making sure that I was constantly under tension.
2. PBJ 6 x 24 SUPERSETTED WITH 3. s/b Leg Curl 6 x 12 - On my first set of PBJ, the twelth rep I landed on my left arm/side/hip. Instead of looking at my feet in the mirror I was looking down at my feet, and missed the bench altogether, collapsing, dangerously close to hitting my head on the seated calf raise machine (thankfully, missed). Lay dazed for a few moments, before shaking myself and slowly getting up. Continued on to finish the set, albeit concentrating harder and going a little slower. Lightheaded and faint after every set of PBJ, walking as if drunk to do my s/b Leg Curls. s/b leg Curls were fine.
Alternate Set B -
4. P/U (feet on bench, hands on floor) 6 x 12 - Definitely feeling. Warming. Last couple of sets were almost pushing the limit, with the last two reps of the last set very slow.
5. BB BOR 6 x 12 - For some reason, feeling traps strongly when do this (and last week as well). Gritting my teeth for the last three sets, hands slipping in from the eighth rep on the last two sets. A definite effort, although using lighter weight. Anterior delts and arms looking good.
Alternate Set C
6. BB MP 6 x 12 - Started out with 44lb BB. Managed, JUST. Second set had to pause briefly after 8 reps, battling the last 4 reps out. Went down to the 38.5lb BB for the third set. Dangerous reps the last four on my fourth set. Dropsetted back to the 33lb BB on the last two sets, as my form was starting to compromise from eight reps at 38.5lb. Burning after each set.
7. DB LR 6 x 12 -
Alternate Set D - Used much lighter weight than I would normally. Forcing through the pain.
8. Dips 6 x 12 - Didn't start feeling more focused re head until these. Separation in delts and arms VERY noticeable during. Feeling pump in left tricep after last three sets.
9. DB ZC 6 x 12 - Only used 17.6lb DBs. Left wrist starting to ache after the fourth set, pushing through the last two sets. Vascularity most excellent and impressive during these. Arms pumped and full and defined as during and after.
Alternate Set E -
10. Rope Crunch 2 x 25 - Only 120lb today. Still feeling it though.
11. V-Sits (on floor) 2 x 25 - Abs screaming after these. Feeling my obliques move as I was doing them.
12. Plank x 2 min - Sucked it up and held it for longer today, just to finish off the session.
Mood: Been rather tired today. Mood ok this morning. Some 'off' moments this afternoon.
Energy: I was shattered on waking. HIIT Run was slower than normal. Energy in the gym was sh*te; and I actually collapsed/fell over today, feeling like I was going to between most sets. Slept for ~an hour from ~1540...
Stimulant Effects: Nada.
Focus: Lightheaded in the gym, with blurry vision sometimes...Did another 6 hours on my assessment; it will be finished and done tomorrow...
Endurance: Still excellent. Alternating sets instead of supersetting them today added time to the resistance session, making it the longest one I've done post-injury. Got told in the gym that "you just keep on going..."
Strength: Today was NOT about strength. It was about fatiguing myself, getting the pump, and keeping it intense with high volume and short recovery.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was incredible; skin felt like it would rip at times...Vascularity the BEST I have EVER seen it; hoses were back, with knots and rivers, and seeing the ENTIRE veins though my delts and arms...
Quality of Training: Resistance session was actually a HARD session...
Recovery: Still feeling the resistance session a little.
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Leaner. Definitely looking it. In the gym I was the most defined I have ever been, and got the comment that I was looking leaner than has been seen on me before. Leanness is especially prominent in my chest; delts and arms are starting to show good definition; and hips are really 'popping'. I am actually pleased with this progress...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I noticed this yesterday, actually: Appetite SUPPRESSION. Since using the Anadraulic State I have been less hungry (and my high calorie days have been more because my body NEEDS them every 2-3 days rather than because I WANT them). I have also been feeling a little 'fuller' during the day, which is interesting...Lipotropic Protein still creating quite a lot of nausea and bloating after consumption. Breakfast took me a record length of 14 minutes this morning, and even then I couldn't finish it (it seemed like so much more than usual as well, for some reason)...
Diet Notes: Today was supposed to start my four days of ~50g of carbohydrates a day, before ~50g of carbohydrates in EVERY meal on Sunday. However, since I am feeling so shattered, and since I KNOW that I WILL look better tomorrow, and that only three days of lower carbohydrates will still give me the desired results, today is a high calorie/carbohydrate cheat day. Tomorrow starts the brief pre-shoot 'diet', though. Also using Taraxatone for 5 days pre, at 3 caps with breakfast and 3 caps with dinner.
RPN Notes: Used Java Lather for the first time last night. Beautiful smell of coffee (although I don't like to drink it, I love the smell). In fact, the Eviscerate and Flawless (using as I have a few stretch marks on arms and legs that have appeared because of my gain in muscle post-injury) that I used also smelt like coffee (so I am going to smell like honeyed almond coffee some days). Skin was left feeling smooth and soft. Applied the Flawless atop the Eviscerate. Some burning this morning after Flawless application on lower legs, but soon passed. Easily spread, both products...Also, had my first stick (or 'drop') of ThermoGum today after breakfast. Initial flavour/taste was strong cinnamon with undercurrents of raspberry. Sharp and refreshing, that taste soon turned into spicy black pepper. 6 hours later and the black pepper taste was still strong. Taste faded at ~6.5 hours. I have three more drops, and I will use them at varying times over the next 3-4 days (i.e. during resistance training, pm, etc.) to get a feel for it (mini-review to come after all used)...
0448 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 1 min effort
f. 6 min jogging
Started out ok. However, efforts from the start were not the best. Slower than usual, feet barely skimming off the ground, knees hardly lifting, despite arms driving. Pace between efforts was almost a crawl, and the 4 minutes between sets was little faster than a walk. Second set of efforts was not much better than the first. To make sure I DID push myself as hard as I could, I added in a minute's effort after the second set. Took me what seemed forever to get home. Longest, slowest HIIT Run I have EVER done.
0517 - Stretch 26 min.
0606 - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB Good Mornings 6 x 12 - Good. Feeling the stretch. Barely pausing mid-point, making sure that I was constantly under tension.
2. PBJ 6 x 24 SUPERSETTED WITH 3. s/b Leg Curl 6 x 12 - On my first set of PBJ, the twelth rep I landed on my left arm/side/hip. Instead of looking at my feet in the mirror I was looking down at my feet, and missed the bench altogether, collapsing, dangerously close to hitting my head on the seated calf raise machine (thankfully, missed). Lay dazed for a few moments, before shaking myself and slowly getting up. Continued on to finish the set, albeit concentrating harder and going a little slower. Lightheaded and faint after every set of PBJ, walking as if drunk to do my s/b Leg Curls. s/b leg Curls were fine.
Alternate Set B -
4. P/U (feet on bench, hands on floor) 6 x 12 - Definitely feeling. Warming. Last couple of sets were almost pushing the limit, with the last two reps of the last set very slow.
5. BB BOR 6 x 12 - For some reason, feeling traps strongly when do this (and last week as well). Gritting my teeth for the last three sets, hands slipping in from the eighth rep on the last two sets. A definite effort, although using lighter weight. Anterior delts and arms looking good.
Alternate Set C
6. BB MP 6 x 12 - Started out with 44lb BB. Managed, JUST. Second set had to pause briefly after 8 reps, battling the last 4 reps out. Went down to the 38.5lb BB for the third set. Dangerous reps the last four on my fourth set. Dropsetted back to the 33lb BB on the last two sets, as my form was starting to compromise from eight reps at 38.5lb. Burning after each set.
7. DB LR 6 x 12 -
Alternate Set D - Used much lighter weight than I would normally. Forcing through the pain.
8. Dips 6 x 12 - Didn't start feeling more focused re head until these. Separation in delts and arms VERY noticeable during. Feeling pump in left tricep after last three sets.
9. DB ZC 6 x 12 - Only used 17.6lb DBs. Left wrist starting to ache after the fourth set, pushing through the last two sets. Vascularity most excellent and impressive during these. Arms pumped and full and defined as during and after.
Alternate Set E -
10. Rope Crunch 2 x 25 - Only 120lb today. Still feeling it though.
11. V-Sits (on floor) 2 x 25 - Abs screaming after these. Feeling my obliques move as I was doing them.
12. Plank x 2 min - Sucked it up and held it for longer today, just to finish off the session.
Mood: Been rather tired today. Mood ok this morning. Some 'off' moments this afternoon.
Energy: I was shattered on waking. HIIT Run was slower than normal. Energy in the gym was sh*te; and I actually collapsed/fell over today, feeling like I was going to between most sets. Slept for ~an hour from ~1540...
Stimulant Effects: Nada.
Focus: Lightheaded in the gym, with blurry vision sometimes...Did another 6 hours on my assessment; it will be finished and done tomorrow...
Endurance: Still excellent. Alternating sets instead of supersetting them today added time to the resistance session, making it the longest one I've done post-injury. Got told in the gym that "you just keep on going..."
Strength: Today was NOT about strength. It was about fatiguing myself, getting the pump, and keeping it intense with high volume and short recovery.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was incredible; skin felt like it would rip at times...Vascularity the BEST I have EVER seen it; hoses were back, with knots and rivers, and seeing the ENTIRE veins though my delts and arms...
Quality of Training: Resistance session was actually a HARD session...
Recovery: Still feeling the resistance session a little.
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Leaner. Definitely looking it. In the gym I was the most defined I have ever been, and got the comment that I was looking leaner than has been seen on me before. Leanness is especially prominent in my chest; delts and arms are starting to show good definition; and hips are really 'popping'. I am actually pleased with this progress...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I noticed this yesterday, actually: Appetite SUPPRESSION. Since using the Anadraulic State I have been less hungry (and my high calorie days have been more because my body NEEDS them every 2-3 days rather than because I WANT them). I have also been feeling a little 'fuller' during the day, which is interesting...Lipotropic Protein still creating quite a lot of nausea and bloating after consumption. Breakfast took me a record length of 14 minutes this morning, and even then I couldn't finish it (it seemed like so much more than usual as well, for some reason)...
Diet Notes: Today was supposed to start my four days of ~50g of carbohydrates a day, before ~50g of carbohydrates in EVERY meal on Sunday. However, since I am feeling so shattered, and since I KNOW that I WILL look better tomorrow, and that only three days of lower carbohydrates will still give me the desired results, today is a high calorie/carbohydrate cheat day. Tomorrow starts the brief pre-shoot 'diet', though. Also using Taraxatone for 5 days pre, at 3 caps with breakfast and 3 caps with dinner.
RPN Notes: Used Java Lather for the first time last night. Beautiful smell of coffee (although I don't like to drink it, I love the smell). In fact, the Eviscerate and Flawless (using as I have a few stretch marks on arms and legs that have appeared because of my gain in muscle post-injury) that I used also smelt like coffee (so I am going to smell like honeyed almond coffee some days). Skin was left feeling smooth and soft. Applied the Flawless atop the Eviscerate. Some burning this morning after Flawless application on lower legs, but soon passed. Easily spread, both products...Also, had my first stick (or 'drop') of ThermoGum today after breakfast. Initial flavour/taste was strong cinnamon with undercurrents of raspberry. Sharp and refreshing, that taste soon turned into spicy black pepper. 6 hours later and the black pepper taste was still strong. Taste faded at ~6.5 hours. I have three more drops, and I will use them at varying times over the next 3-4 days (i.e. during resistance training, pm, etc.) to get a feel for it (mini-review to come after all used)...
crader
Board Sponsor
Did you use the Eviscerate before you trained today? We have noticed that the Eviscerate pulls your vascularity out. As well as if you use it on your arms then you get a localised pump there as well.
I won't use it on an arm day because the pump actually hinders my training.
I won't use it on an arm day because the pump actually hinders my training.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Smells good enough to eat :lol:
Nope, I used the Eviscerate after my shower after the gym (I have a shower post-cardio/pre-gym and then another post-gym). I'll apply a little pre-gym today and see how that goes, since the session will be similar to yesterday but with different exercises.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 189
0546 - Rollers:
40 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
Legs ok; ticking over. Could have kept going for longer; on autopilot. Quite warm; vascularity good. Recovery session.
0703 - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets, no recovery between superset):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB RD 6 x 12
2. Plyometric Bench Step-Ups 6 x 12 per leg
Alternate Set B -
3. Flat BB BP 6 x 12
4. CG SR 6 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. DB SP 6 x 12
6. Inc. DB RR 6 x 12
Alternate Set D -
7. V-Bar TPD 6 x 12
8. Cable BC 6 x 12
Alternate Set E -
9. Weighted crunch 2 x 25
10. s/b double-leg raise 2 x 25
Superset -
11. Side (right) plank x 1 min
12. Side (left) plank x 1 min
0828 - Treadmill:
a. 1 x 2 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 4 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
c. 7 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km / 30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
Not 2 min on/1 min off, but same distance covered in efforts. A little easier on the body, instead of battling to last 2 minutes each time. Lightheadedness not an issue.
0851 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Finished off the gym with the stepper. Sweating lots. Shallow mixed with deep steps, fast cadence all the time. Felt really good afterwards.
1727 - 5.7km Run:
Despite NOT wanting to go for a run my head would give me no peace unless I did. Started out ok. Started favouring left knee from 6 minutes. First 2.1km done at 4.1 min/km pace. Slowed down noticeably at 14 minutes. Averaged 4.5 min/km over the entire run.
1759 - Stretch 21 min.
Mood: Still tired (woke late). Enjoying training (for the most part). Relieved to have last assessment done. Shattered.
Energy: Have been quite shattered since this morning. Had the energy for training, although quite lightheaded at times. Found it for pm run (interesting). Feeling like passing out when out in the evening...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Definitely lightheaded in the gym, especially during and after Plyometric Bench Step-Ups, off-balance afterwards; completing the treadmill and stepper afterwards was sheer willpower. Drove through post-am training to complete my last assessment. Passed out for an hour at ~1540; and feeling like doing so when out this evening (stumbled a little because so lightheaded)...
Endurance: Excellent. Has really improved re fitness over the last few weeks (pleased).
Strength: Like yesterday, today was NOT about strength. Weights were light (sometimes couldn't believe how light I was doing some exercises), but also because I was lightheaded and an injury is the last thing desired right now.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great, although not as good as yesterday (maybe because weights weren't as heavy as yesterday)...Vascularity ok, albeit not as good as yesterday either...
Quality of Training: Head won out over how my body felt and it was hammered into submission. Training this morning lasted 3 HOURS...
Recovery: I am SHATTERED (and yet somehow manage to KEEP going).
Stress: Closer to a 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: As yesterday. Was told that the difference between me now and this time last week is incredible, that the fat loss is soooo noticeable (yes, almost like it's melting off day by day). 2-4 more weeks training like this and I will definitely be as lean as I want (and that week off in 2 weeks may actually help as well)...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Couldn't eat all my breakfast this morning (very unlike me). Have not really been wanting to eat all day; forcing myself to...Although everyone else is finding the weather quite cold, I have been warm all day, running around in a tank top...
RPN Notes: Used Majestic Mud for the first time last night (yes, having new skincare products is a treat; it's good to find effective products that I can trust). Smelled like peppermint; cool on my face...Used a tiny amount of Eviscerate on face post-pre-bed shower last night and tonight: A small warming that doesn't last long...Applied Eviscerate all over pre-gym today, to see what effects it would have. Pump and vascularity were nothing better than usual. Did however notice a burning on lower back when driving home post-gym...Chewed a drop of ThermoGum throughout resistance session, treadmill, and stepper. Cinnamon/raspberry flavour apparent initially, turning into a sharp black pepper taste that lasted the entire time...
0546 - Rollers:
40 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
Legs ok; ticking over. Could have kept going for longer; on autopilot. Quite warm; vascularity good. Recovery session.
0703 - Full-Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets, no recovery between superset):
Alternate Set A -
1. BB RD 6 x 12
2. Plyometric Bench Step-Ups 6 x 12 per leg
Alternate Set B -
3. Flat BB BP 6 x 12
4. CG SR 6 x 12
Alternate Set C -
5. DB SP 6 x 12
6. Inc. DB RR 6 x 12
Alternate Set D -
7. V-Bar TPD 6 x 12
8. Cable BC 6 x 12
Alternate Set E -
9. Weighted crunch 2 x 25
10. s/b double-leg raise 2 x 25
Superset -
11. Side (right) plank x 1 min
12. Side (left) plank x 1 min
0828 - Treadmill:
a. 1 x 2 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 4 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
c. 7 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km / 30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
Not 2 min on/1 min off, but same distance covered in efforts. A little easier on the body, instead of battling to last 2 minutes each time. Lightheadedness not an issue.
0851 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Finished off the gym with the stepper. Sweating lots. Shallow mixed with deep steps, fast cadence all the time. Felt really good afterwards.
1727 - 5.7km Run:
Despite NOT wanting to go for a run my head would give me no peace unless I did. Started out ok. Started favouring left knee from 6 minutes. First 2.1km done at 4.1 min/km pace. Slowed down noticeably at 14 minutes. Averaged 4.5 min/km over the entire run.
1759 - Stretch 21 min.
Mood: Still tired (woke late). Enjoying training (for the most part). Relieved to have last assessment done. Shattered.
Energy: Have been quite shattered since this morning. Had the energy for training, although quite lightheaded at times. Found it for pm run (interesting). Feeling like passing out when out in the evening...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Definitely lightheaded in the gym, especially during and after Plyometric Bench Step-Ups, off-balance afterwards; completing the treadmill and stepper afterwards was sheer willpower. Drove through post-am training to complete my last assessment. Passed out for an hour at ~1540; and feeling like doing so when out this evening (stumbled a little because so lightheaded)...
Endurance: Excellent. Has really improved re fitness over the last few weeks (pleased).
Strength: Like yesterday, today was NOT about strength. Weights were light (sometimes couldn't believe how light I was doing some exercises), but also because I was lightheaded and an injury is the last thing desired right now.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great, although not as good as yesterday (maybe because weights weren't as heavy as yesterday)...Vascularity ok, albeit not as good as yesterday either...
Quality of Training: Head won out over how my body felt and it was hammered into submission. Training this morning lasted 3 HOURS...
Recovery: I am SHATTERED (and yet somehow manage to KEEP going).
Stress: Closer to a 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: As yesterday. Was told that the difference between me now and this time last week is incredible, that the fat loss is soooo noticeable (yes, almost like it's melting off day by day). 2-4 more weeks training like this and I will definitely be as lean as I want (and that week off in 2 weeks may actually help as well)...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Couldn't eat all my breakfast this morning (very unlike me). Have not really been wanting to eat all day; forcing myself to...Although everyone else is finding the weather quite cold, I have been warm all day, running around in a tank top...
RPN Notes: Used Majestic Mud for the first time last night (yes, having new skincare products is a treat; it's good to find effective products that I can trust). Smelled like peppermint; cool on my face...Used a tiny amount of Eviscerate on face post-pre-bed shower last night and tonight: A small warming that doesn't last long...Applied Eviscerate all over pre-gym today, to see what effects it would have. Pump and vascularity were nothing better than usual. Did however notice a burning on lower back when driving home post-gym...Chewed a drop of ThermoGum throughout resistance session, treadmill, and stepper. Cinnamon/raspberry flavour apparent initially, turning into a sharp black pepper taste that lasted the entire time...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 190
0434 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 8 min jogging
Started out ok. From the first effort however, I knew that it was NOT going to be a good session. I pushed myself as much as I could, but my body just did not, and would NOT, do as I wanted :banghead: Efforts were far from fast. Pace not efforts was barely more than a walk (and honestly, I WANTED to stop and walk!), feet hardly rising off the ground. Finished exhausted, tasting blood, and lightheaded, just wanting to go back to bed and SLEEP :yawn2:
0511 - Stretch 23 min.
0605 - Upper Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. CG PU 6 x 25, 15, 15, 15, 15, 12 - At 105.6% b/w, my first set was ok. For some reason, though I was quite irritated and frustrated and starting to get VERY ANGRY. Maybe it was because my body ached; or because I didn't do as well as I wanted (not that I expected much with this exercise, given how my body was feeling); or because my body is shattered. Next few sets were battles to get the last couple of reps out. Last set saw me GROWLING deep in my throat as I finished the set; felt like I 'gave up' instead of pushing for 15 reps. NOT pleased :grumble: STORMCLOUD.
2. Dips 6 x 20, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15 - At 105.6% b/w these were not brilliant, but ok. Seeing separation in anterior delts VERY well during (but not enough to lighten my mood).
Alternate Set B -
4. BB MP 6 x 15 - :wow: ego taking quite a pummelling with the weights today :blink: Only the 33lb BB and I was struggling from the first set. In PAIN. Levator scapulae quite sore during. Body protesting from the tenth rep of every set. Swearing profusely by now :rant:
5. DB LR 6 x 15 - Took a beating here as well. Levator scapulae sore from the BB MP. Expression a grimace.
Alternate Set C
6. P/U (feet and hands on floor) 1 x 15 - Barely managed to get 15 reps out. Last rep SLOW. Body SCREAMING. Swearing continued.
7. WG LPD 1 x 15 - Started at 105.6lb, but only managed 6 reps before I felt myself 'give up'. Dropsetted back to 92.4lb, hating myself for being so weak. Decided to STOP the session after the first set, since I was starting to get more than a little fcuked off from doing so badly and hurting so much and had already been training for 45 minutes.
0703 - Rollers:
a. 5 min in 39x16 @ 97-100 rpm
b. 15 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
Did this, even though all I wanted to do was collapse into bed and sleep for a few hours :question: Was not fast. Did NOT feel good. Body was a dead weight being FORCED to move...
Mood: I was in a right FOUL mood pretty much from the FIRST set in the gym today. Mood continued to darken over the session; definite warning bells to stay AWAY from me today! Lightened a little much later in the day...
Energy: NOTHING. Training felt like a waste of time to me :upset: Was so lightheaded during, and continued to be so until ~1530...
Stimulant Effects: Nope.
Focus: Lightheaded in the gym, with blurry vision...Lightheaded OUT of the gym, feeling like I was going to pass out until ~1500...Started coming right ~1700...
Endurance: There.
Strength: Again, today was NOT about strength (NONE of this week's resistance sessions are).
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great...Vascularity excellent; got told that my delts and arms were a mass of lines in the gym...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was pathetic :shocked: Resistance training I was NOT pleased with. I fcuking HATE high reps! I hurt all over and all it was was pain :kabong: Ended up stopping out of sheer FRUSTRATION after one alternate set of P/U and WG LPD (I had planned on 6 x 15 of each); NOT happy about that (although I HAD been in there for 45 minutes by then). Rollers after the gym was just because I didn't think I would have the energy in the evening for a pm run (and because I was disappointed in myself for cutting my resistance session short and needed to 'punish' myself), and as a 'recovery' of sorts :whip:
Recovery: Definitely slowing down. Looking forward to a day OFF tomorrow (I was almost NOT going to take it, too)...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Ok. Belly is ALMOST flat (fcuking FINALLY!), but still has a bit to go. Looking like a golden bronzed statue...Just hope that it all comes together RIGHT for my photoshoot on Monday...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I wasn't hungry this morning after training :261: In fact, I barely ate four spoonfuls of breakfast (and it had NOTHING to do with the taste of the Lipotropic Protein)
mfg: Me not being able to eat is a definite sign of something being wrong (someone told me that it was because I was overtrained; WHATEVER)...Sometimes I look forward to having a week off in a week's time. Other times I just want to keep on GOING. However, common sense and the fact that I do not want my body to FORCE me to take a break later means that I WILL have that week off (resistance training completely, albeit will probably still do 3-4 days of cardio)...
RPN Notes: Applied Eviscerate again pre-resistance session (after post-HIIT/stretch shower). Didn't feel any extra pump or notice any better vascularity. DID notice an icy feeling across my lower back half-way through the session, though...Had another drop of ThermoGum today. I started chewing it at 0810, and stopped at 1810. Flavour lasted ~6 hours before it faded slightly, but then came back with the black pepper spice at ~6.5 hours. 10 hours on one piece of gum; not bad...
0434 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 8 min jogging
Started out ok. From the first effort however, I knew that it was NOT going to be a good session. I pushed myself as much as I could, but my body just did not, and would NOT, do as I wanted :banghead: Efforts were far from fast. Pace not efforts was barely more than a walk (and honestly, I WANTED to stop and walk!), feet hardly rising off the ground. Finished exhausted, tasting blood, and lightheaded, just wanting to go back to bed and SLEEP :yawn2:
0511 - Stretch 23 min.
0605 - Upper Body (30 sec recovery between alternate sets):
Alternate Set A -
1. CG PU 6 x 25, 15, 15, 15, 15, 12 - At 105.6% b/w, my first set was ok. For some reason, though I was quite irritated and frustrated and starting to get VERY ANGRY. Maybe it was because my body ached; or because I didn't do as well as I wanted (not that I expected much with this exercise, given how my body was feeling); or because my body is shattered. Next few sets were battles to get the last couple of reps out. Last set saw me GROWLING deep in my throat as I finished the set; felt like I 'gave up' instead of pushing for 15 reps. NOT pleased :grumble: STORMCLOUD.
2. Dips 6 x 20, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15 - At 105.6% b/w these were not brilliant, but ok. Seeing separation in anterior delts VERY well during (but not enough to lighten my mood).
Alternate Set B -
4. BB MP 6 x 15 - :wow: ego taking quite a pummelling with the weights today :blink: Only the 33lb BB and I was struggling from the first set. In PAIN. Levator scapulae quite sore during. Body protesting from the tenth rep of every set. Swearing profusely by now :rant:
5. DB LR 6 x 15 - Took a beating here as well. Levator scapulae sore from the BB MP. Expression a grimace.
Alternate Set C
6. P/U (feet and hands on floor) 1 x 15 - Barely managed to get 15 reps out. Last rep SLOW. Body SCREAMING. Swearing continued.
7. WG LPD 1 x 15 - Started at 105.6lb, but only managed 6 reps before I felt myself 'give up'. Dropsetted back to 92.4lb, hating myself for being so weak. Decided to STOP the session after the first set, since I was starting to get more than a little fcuked off from doing so badly and hurting so much and had already been training for 45 minutes.
0703 - Rollers:
a. 5 min in 39x16 @ 97-100 rpm
b. 15 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
Did this, even though all I wanted to do was collapse into bed and sleep for a few hours :question: Was not fast. Did NOT feel good. Body was a dead weight being FORCED to move...
Mood: I was in a right FOUL mood pretty much from the FIRST set in the gym today. Mood continued to darken over the session; definite warning bells to stay AWAY from me today! Lightened a little much later in the day...
Energy: NOTHING. Training felt like a waste of time to me :upset: Was so lightheaded during, and continued to be so until ~1530...
Stimulant Effects: Nope.
Focus: Lightheaded in the gym, with blurry vision...Lightheaded OUT of the gym, feeling like I was going to pass out until ~1500...Started coming right ~1700...
Endurance: There.
Strength: Again, today was NOT about strength (NONE of this week's resistance sessions are).
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great...Vascularity excellent; got told that my delts and arms were a mass of lines in the gym...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was pathetic :shocked: Resistance training I was NOT pleased with. I fcuking HATE high reps! I hurt all over and all it was was pain :kabong: Ended up stopping out of sheer FRUSTRATION after one alternate set of P/U and WG LPD (I had planned on 6 x 15 of each); NOT happy about that (although I HAD been in there for 45 minutes by then). Rollers after the gym was just because I didn't think I would have the energy in the evening for a pm run (and because I was disappointed in myself for cutting my resistance session short and needed to 'punish' myself), and as a 'recovery' of sorts :whip:
Recovery: Definitely slowing down. Looking forward to a day OFF tomorrow (I was almost NOT going to take it, too)...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Ok. Belly is ALMOST flat (fcuking FINALLY!), but still has a bit to go. Looking like a golden bronzed statue...Just hope that it all comes together RIGHT for my photoshoot on Monday...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I wasn't hungry this morning after training :261: In fact, I barely ate four spoonfuls of breakfast (and it had NOTHING to do with the taste of the Lipotropic Protein)
mfg: Me not being able to eat is a definite sign of something being wrong (someone told me that it was because I was overtrained; WHATEVER)...Sometimes I look forward to having a week off in a week's time. Other times I just want to keep on GOING. However, common sense and the fact that I do not want my body to FORCE me to take a break later means that I WILL have that week off (resistance training completely, albeit will probably still do 3-4 days of cardio)...RPN Notes: Applied Eviscerate again pre-resistance session (after post-HIIT/stretch shower). Didn't feel any extra pump or notice any better vascularity. DID notice an icy feeling across my lower back half-way through the session, though...Had another drop of ThermoGum today. I started chewing it at 0810, and stopped at 1810. Flavour lasted ~6 hours before it faded slightly, but then came back with the black pepper spice at ~6.5 hours. 10 hours on one piece of gum; not bad...
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Oh and the higher rep training. Someone once told me that the weights were not as high as they could be for me to be strong. I laughed and told them after your body is screaming in pain and you still have 2 more sets and 5 reps left to go. You tell me it does not take strength to lift that weight when you want to drop it! LOL
Oh and the higher rep training. Someone once told me that the weights were not as high as they could be for me to be strong. I laughed and told them after your body is screaming in pain and you still have 2 more sets and 5 reps left to go. You tell me it does not take strength to lift that weight when you want to drop it! LOL
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Yes, my Monday is your Sunday.
Some people have NO idea. Even if the weights are lighter, they are not THAT much lighter, and causes FAR more pain than low reps at high weight. I'd like to see the people that make those comments do the training sessions that WE do at the weight WE use and then say that (that is, if they haven't given up after the FIRST set or passed out before completion)!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 191
Day OFF today...
Mood: Ok.
Energy: Didn't matter if I had any; NOTHING today was being done...
Stimulant Effects: Nope.
Focus: Fine. Got the last of things sorted and done. Head still quite light and not too with it, though. Passed out for a while at ~1400...
Endurance: N/A.
Strength: N/A.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump none...Vascularity good...
Quality of Training: N/A...
Recovery: No DOMS. But NEED a day OFF...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Looked really good first thing (always look better first thing). Ok up until dinner, when started looking a little bloated after (I have noticed that I start looking a little bloated in the evenings post-1500)...Leg definition (especially if in heels) is really coming out more...Seeing width in lats from the front...Obliques prominent. My 'brick's come and go re grooves, but there is definition there...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Not hungry this morning either. Had Anadraulic State and then ate breakfast 90 minutes later. Had cottage cheese and oats this time, instead of Lipotropic Protein and oats. Managed to eat it all without issues...Not very hungry during the rest of the day...Had 3 scoops of BC+EAA instead of a protein shake mid-afternoon (I did this yesterday as well, and feel sooooo much better post-BC+EAA than post-Lipotropic Protein). May start doing this on a regular basis...Was definitely hungry come dinner, wolfed down half a chicken like a starving child in less than two minutes!...Sleep was VERY broken last night, waking nine times (i.e. every hour)...Eyes bloodshot (although not as red as they were yesterday on the gym). Face pale...Have a cousin's 21st to go to tonight...
RPN Notes: Applied Atomic Meltdown this morning. Smells like coffee, like most of the RPN skincare products. Burned my lower legs on application, but it subsided within minutes...Also used Entice tonight. Going to see if it makes any difference when around people that I know and am familiar with (I should actually have used it yesterday, for my First Aid Refresher, to see how it affected people I didn't know). A cake of soap shaped like a miniature upside down BOSHU ball, Entice had a delicate scent; almost a faint hint of vanilla tinged with something floral like jasmine. Lathered on ok. Hasn't made me feel any different than usual...
Day OFF today...
Mood: Ok.
Energy: Didn't matter if I had any; NOTHING today was being done...
Stimulant Effects: Nope.
Focus: Fine. Got the last of things sorted and done. Head still quite light and not too with it, though. Passed out for a while at ~1400...
Endurance: N/A.
Strength: N/A.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump none...Vascularity good...
Quality of Training: N/A...
Recovery: No DOMS. But NEED a day OFF...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Looked really good first thing (always look better first thing). Ok up until dinner, when started looking a little bloated after (I have noticed that I start looking a little bloated in the evenings post-1500)...Leg definition (especially if in heels) is really coming out more...Seeing width in lats from the front...Obliques prominent. My 'brick's come and go re grooves, but there is definition there...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Not hungry this morning either. Had Anadraulic State and then ate breakfast 90 minutes later. Had cottage cheese and oats this time, instead of Lipotropic Protein and oats. Managed to eat it all without issues...Not very hungry during the rest of the day...Had 3 scoops of BC+EAA instead of a protein shake mid-afternoon (I did this yesterday as well, and feel sooooo much better post-BC+EAA than post-Lipotropic Protein). May start doing this on a regular basis...Was definitely hungry come dinner, wolfed down half a chicken like a starving child in less than two minutes!...Sleep was VERY broken last night, waking nine times (i.e. every hour)...Eyes bloodshot (although not as red as they were yesterday on the gym). Face pale...Have a cousin's 21st to go to tonight...
RPN Notes: Applied Atomic Meltdown this morning. Smells like coffee, like most of the RPN skincare products. Burned my lower legs on application, but it subsided within minutes...Also used Entice tonight. Going to see if it makes any difference when around people that I know and am familiar with (I should actually have used it yesterday, for my First Aid Refresher, to see how it affected people I didn't know). A cake of soap shaped like a miniature upside down BOSHU ball, Entice had a delicate scent; almost a faint hint of vanilla tinged with something floral like jasmine. Lathered on ok. Hasn't made me feel any different than usual...
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HarryManback
Member
Why?? Like you need to add to anything to make guys even more nervous! :box: And I thought I was the only one who thought I looked way better in the morning than evening.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
keep rocking
Will do
Say wot?
Because I was selected as a tester is why. And I don't make guys nervous...It makes sense that you look better in the morning because you haven't eaten or drunk anything yet, and are generally tighter and drier. If you're lean enough it shouldn't make much of a difference; although YOU specifically may notice a subtle change in look.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 192
0811 - 5.7km Run:
Started out ok. Slowed quite early on though. Just feeling absolutely EXHAUSTED by the time I got to 14 minutes, barely concentrating at all and just wanting to get home as fast as possible (which wasn't very fast at all). Averaged the slowest ever at 4.9 min/km.
0858 - Stretch 10 min.
0921 - Shoulders/Arms/Abs (30 sec recovery between trisets):
Triset A -
1. BB MP 6 x 15
2. DB LR 6 x 15
3. Inc. DB RR 6 x 15
Triset B -
4. Dips 6 x 15
5. Seated DB Concentration Curl 6 x 15 per side
6. Alt. DB HC 6 x 30
Triset C -
7. Rope Crunch 3 x 15
8. Reverse Curl (on floor) 3 x 15
9. Plank 3 x 1 min
1024 - Treadmill:
8 x 1 min effort/30 sec break
Felt good for the first effort. Actually, was loping along, not feeling as if it was much of an effort at all. Started feeling it more on the third effort, and left knee started aching (like it has been when I'm out running). Felt like being sick during the fourth effort. Head starting spacing during the fifth effort, slapping my face again to keep with it. Last two efforts saw high arms to keep the pace. I should have stayed on for a further 4-6 efforts, but thought that it would be ok if I cut myself some slack today (deciding to make up the planned 20 minutes on the stepper).
1038 - Stepper:
12 min @ 10 floors/min
Set the pace a little higher today. Managed ok. Left wrist was aching, so had to turn it laterally and down. Closed eyes quite a bit during this. Glad that there are handrails, else I might have not stayed up. Cadence short and fast for the most part, interspersed with deep steps. Got off feeling quite shattered (and very sweaty).
1104 - Stretch 12 min.
Mood: Actually pretty good. Loving how the definition is showing in the gym (wish I could be pumped and vascular ALL the time...Soon, when I'm leaner...) Excited about the photoshoot tomorrow...
Energy: Barely had any for training this morning. However, did it...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Had to concentrate pretty hard to have any focus during training. Spacey during 5.7km Run. Lightheaded and spacing out during resistance session (had to slap myself a few times to get with it). Starting to feel like passing out on the treadmill. Head not in a good place on the stepper. Started feeling a little better after breakfast. Just needing rest...
Endurance: Excellent. Still going...And going...And going...
Strength: Not about strength today's resistance session.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump crazy, feeling it come on rather strong from the fourth round of Triset A...Vascularity absolutely wicked (I actually have better pumps and vascularity when I DON'T apply Eviscerate pre-gym; interesting), especially during Triset B; loving those high, tight blue lines running down arms...
Quality of Training: Only session that was actually any good (felt like) was the resistance session, and that's because I had to work hard to even do it...
Recovery: No DOMS. Recovery ok...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Just under 50kg this morning. Leaner than I have ever been (even though girths are somewhat bigger than they have ever been). Wouldn't say that I was looking dry (fingers crossed that I will tomorrow!)...Definition in delts and arms has really come out more even since yesterday. The high reps are definitely doing something there...I will hit my target body composition by the end of next week (just in time for post-Anadraulic State pictures and review). Although it is a week later than I was wanting, so long as the pics tomorrow turn out well I am not concerned that I am not as lean as I want to be for them...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Dug into breakfast eagerly. Fruit, fruit, and more fruit. High carbohydrate (CHO) day today (finally!). Quite a lot of food to get the required 50g of CHO, but no bloat, etc., which is good. Fruit, especially the frozen berries, were cold on my sensitive teeth...Took my post-gym dose of Anadraulic State (AS) after I had finished all of Triset B (i.e. just before doing Triset C) today...Not finding it an issue to wait an hour after drinking AS before having breakfast (doing post-weights cardio also fills in the time). Am starting to like AS quite a bit...
RPN Notes: Didn't notice that the Entice last night did anything other than what would normally happen when I am around those people. There were also quite a few people that I had never met before, and the males were friendly and chatty, but about the same as what I imagine they would be to a random female stranger at a party for one of their friends...Used Entice this morning before the gym. Wanted to see if it would have any effects there. Nothing out of the ordinary. Didn't make me feel any different than usual...Loving the Eviscerate/Flawless combination; it moisturizes my skin rather well and I notice the difference if I don't use them and apply the moisturizer that I was using pre instead (I do this before the gym usually, since I don't see any point in having a shower pre-gym, applying Eviscerate (or any topical), only to shower again ~90 minutes later and reapply the topical)...
0811 - 5.7km Run:
Started out ok. Slowed quite early on though. Just feeling absolutely EXHAUSTED by the time I got to 14 minutes, barely concentrating at all and just wanting to get home as fast as possible (which wasn't very fast at all). Averaged the slowest ever at 4.9 min/km.
0858 - Stretch 10 min.
0921 - Shoulders/Arms/Abs (30 sec recovery between trisets):
Triset A -
1. BB MP 6 x 15
2. DB LR 6 x 15
3. Inc. DB RR 6 x 15
Triset B -
4. Dips 6 x 15
5. Seated DB Concentration Curl 6 x 15 per side
6. Alt. DB HC 6 x 30
Triset C -
7. Rope Crunch 3 x 15
8. Reverse Curl (on floor) 3 x 15
9. Plank 3 x 1 min
1024 - Treadmill:
8 x 1 min effort/30 sec break
Felt good for the first effort. Actually, was loping along, not feeling as if it was much of an effort at all. Started feeling it more on the third effort, and left knee started aching (like it has been when I'm out running). Felt like being sick during the fourth effort. Head starting spacing during the fifth effort, slapping my face again to keep with it. Last two efforts saw high arms to keep the pace. I should have stayed on for a further 4-6 efforts, but thought that it would be ok if I cut myself some slack today (deciding to make up the planned 20 minutes on the stepper).
1038 - Stepper:
12 min @ 10 floors/min
Set the pace a little higher today. Managed ok. Left wrist was aching, so had to turn it laterally and down. Closed eyes quite a bit during this. Glad that there are handrails, else I might have not stayed up. Cadence short and fast for the most part, interspersed with deep steps. Got off feeling quite shattered (and very sweaty).
1104 - Stretch 12 min.
Mood: Actually pretty good. Loving how the definition is showing in the gym (wish I could be pumped and vascular ALL the time...Soon, when I'm leaner...) Excited about the photoshoot tomorrow...
Energy: Barely had any for training this morning. However, did it...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Had to concentrate pretty hard to have any focus during training. Spacey during 5.7km Run. Lightheaded and spacing out during resistance session (had to slap myself a few times to get with it). Starting to feel like passing out on the treadmill. Head not in a good place on the stepper. Started feeling a little better after breakfast. Just needing rest...
Endurance: Excellent. Still going...And going...And going...
Strength: Not about strength today's resistance session.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump crazy, feeling it come on rather strong from the fourth round of Triset A...Vascularity absolutely wicked (I actually have better pumps and vascularity when I DON'T apply Eviscerate pre-gym; interesting), especially during Triset B; loving those high, tight blue lines running down arms...
Quality of Training: Only session that was actually any good (felt like) was the resistance session, and that's because I had to work hard to even do it...
Recovery: No DOMS. Recovery ok...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Just under 50kg this morning. Leaner than I have ever been (even though girths are somewhat bigger than they have ever been). Wouldn't say that I was looking dry (fingers crossed that I will tomorrow!)...Definition in delts and arms has really come out more even since yesterday. The high reps are definitely doing something there...I will hit my target body composition by the end of next week (just in time for post-Anadraulic State pictures and review). Although it is a week later than I was wanting, so long as the pics tomorrow turn out well I am not concerned that I am not as lean as I want to be for them...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Dug into breakfast eagerly. Fruit, fruit, and more fruit. High carbohydrate (CHO) day today (finally!). Quite a lot of food to get the required 50g of CHO, but no bloat, etc., which is good. Fruit, especially the frozen berries, were cold on my sensitive teeth...Took my post-gym dose of Anadraulic State (AS) after I had finished all of Triset B (i.e. just before doing Triset C) today...Not finding it an issue to wait an hour after drinking AS before having breakfast (doing post-weights cardio also fills in the time). Am starting to like AS quite a bit...
RPN Notes: Didn't notice that the Entice last night did anything other than what would normally happen when I am around those people. There were also quite a few people that I had never met before, and the males were friendly and chatty, but about the same as what I imagine they would be to a random female stranger at a party for one of their friends...Used Entice this morning before the gym. Wanted to see if it would have any effects there. Nothing out of the ordinary. Didn't make me feel any different than usual...Loving the Eviscerate/Flawless combination; it moisturizes my skin rather well and I notice the difference if I don't use them and apply the moisturizer that I was using pre instead (I do this before the gym usually, since I don't see any point in having a shower pre-gym, applying Eviscerate (or any topical), only to shower again ~90 minutes later and reapply the topical)...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Thanks, Bobby. I'm starting to really feel the training though. Looking forward to that week off. ONE more week of hammering my body to exhaustion...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 193
0444 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 24 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 1 x 1 min effort
d. 4 min jogging
Started out well. Kept on going well. Efforts were excellent. Didn't do two sets today; just one long one, back to what I was pre-injury. Left knee wasn't an issue either.
0525 - Stretch 27 min.
0858 - Pump A (30 sec recovery between rounds):
3 rounds -
1. P/U (feet and hands on floor) x 15
2. DB SP x 15
3. DB LR x 15
4. Chair Dips x 15
5. Alt. DB BC x 30
1004 - Pump B (30 sec recovery between rounds):
3 rounds -
1. P/U (feet and hands on floor) x 15
2. DB SP x 15
3. DB LR x 15
4. Chair Dips x 15
5. DB ZC x 15
6. Alt. DB HC x 30
1720 - Treadmill:
a. 2 min @ 3.4 min/km
b. 30 sec break
c. 7 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km/30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
A bit faster than what I have been doing with treadmill efforts of late, but lasted ok. Loping along from sixth 1 min effort; hands driving high in the last two efforts. Breathing heavily. Legs feeling it. Moving onto resistance session...
1740 - Shoulders (30 sec recovery between supersets):
Superset A -
1. BB MP 4 x 12, 6, 6, 6 - Only used the 50.6lb BB. First set surprised me when I got 12 reps completed. Anterior delts and arms looking awesome, ripped and vascular during. Didn't do as many reps in the rest of the sets (since after all, albeit light, I'd already done 30 minutes of weights this morning).
2. DB LR 4 x 12 - Little lighter than usual. Burning during. Good, though. Left wrist started hurting quite bad from the ninth rep on the last set.
Superset B -
3. BB MP 4 x 6, 8, 10, 8 - Stayed with the 50.6lb BB. Kept pushing myself on further sets, to see what I could do. Gritting teeth and grunting in last twp sets to get the reps out.
4. Inc. DB RR 4 x 12 - Good. Feeling it. Vascularity during this the best ever!
Superset C -
5. Straight-leg raises (on Dips bar) 1 x 20 - Defintion in delts and arms WICKED during. Got the comment "that's sick" by some guy in the gym walking by (whether it was my definition or vascularity or seeing a girl do this exercise I'm not sure). Feeling good.
6. Plank 1 x 1 min - Working the core.
Mood: Been good all day. A little frustrating at times, definitely...
Energy: HIIT Run was excellent this morning (all those carbohydrates yesterday did SOMEthing). Energized for the photoshoot. Had it for the gym after the photoshoot...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Had a few lightheaded moments during Pump A and Pump B and photoshoot; but other than that, ok...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Today was not about strength.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was fine during Pumps A and B. Excellent during resistance session...Vascularity was average during photoshoot. It was the best it has EVER been during resistance session, with knots galore and high lines on my skin...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was good. Resistance training was the completion to a good day...
Recovery: Feeling it during Pump A and B; glad the weights were light today, because they were still burning...
Stress: A 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: 49kg (i.e. 107.8lb) at 8.4% BF. Definitely have made quite a difference over the last 10 days Looked the leanest ever this morning, with abs and obliques really defined and cut out of my midsection. Back when I saw it looked ripped and lean (didn't realize how muscular it looked until today)...Feeling good. The leanest and best shape that I have ever been in...I actually look better live in person than I do in pictures, since my photoshoot didn't quite show my figure as you would see it if I were in front of you (disappointed me, actually)...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Anadraulic State pre and post HIIT Run. Used BC+EAA in the afternoon after photoshoot was over. Looked forward to the HUGE cheat meal post-gym!...I will hit 8% BF by Sunday!..Only 7 more sleeps until I am in the US (YAY)!
RPN Notes: Eviscerate applied pre-weights does NOT give increased pump or vascularity. Applied to face (rub hands over face once applied to body) burns for ~20 minutes afterwards...Flawless is fading a few scars on my arms...
0444 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 24 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 1 x 1 min effort
d. 4 min jogging
Started out well. Kept on going well. Efforts were excellent. Didn't do two sets today; just one long one, back to what I was pre-injury. Left knee wasn't an issue either.
0525 - Stretch 27 min.
0858 - Pump A (30 sec recovery between rounds):
3 rounds -
1. P/U (feet and hands on floor) x 15
2. DB SP x 15
3. DB LR x 15
4. Chair Dips x 15
5. Alt. DB BC x 30
1004 - Pump B (30 sec recovery between rounds):
3 rounds -
1. P/U (feet and hands on floor) x 15
2. DB SP x 15
3. DB LR x 15
4. Chair Dips x 15
5. DB ZC x 15
6. Alt. DB HC x 30
1720 - Treadmill:
a. 2 min @ 3.4 min/km
b. 30 sec break
c. 7 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km/30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
A bit faster than what I have been doing with treadmill efforts of late, but lasted ok. Loping along from sixth 1 min effort; hands driving high in the last two efforts. Breathing heavily. Legs feeling it. Moving onto resistance session...
1740 - Shoulders (30 sec recovery between supersets):
Superset A -
1. BB MP 4 x 12, 6, 6, 6 - Only used the 50.6lb BB. First set surprised me when I got 12 reps completed. Anterior delts and arms looking awesome, ripped and vascular during. Didn't do as many reps in the rest of the sets (since after all, albeit light, I'd already done 30 minutes of weights this morning).
2. DB LR 4 x 12 - Little lighter than usual. Burning during. Good, though. Left wrist started hurting quite bad from the ninth rep on the last set.
Superset B -
3. BB MP 4 x 6, 8, 10, 8 - Stayed with the 50.6lb BB. Kept pushing myself on further sets, to see what I could do. Gritting teeth and grunting in last twp sets to get the reps out.
4. Inc. DB RR 4 x 12 - Good. Feeling it. Vascularity during this the best ever!
Superset C -
5. Straight-leg raises (on Dips bar) 1 x 20 - Defintion in delts and arms WICKED during. Got the comment "that's sick" by some guy in the gym walking by (whether it was my definition or vascularity or seeing a girl do this exercise I'm not sure). Feeling good.
6. Plank 1 x 1 min - Working the core.
Mood: Been good all day. A little frustrating at times, definitely...
Energy: HIIT Run was excellent this morning (all those carbohydrates yesterday did SOMEthing). Energized for the photoshoot. Had it for the gym after the photoshoot...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Had a few lightheaded moments during Pump A and Pump B and photoshoot; but other than that, ok...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Today was not about strength.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was fine during Pumps A and B. Excellent during resistance session...Vascularity was average during photoshoot. It was the best it has EVER been during resistance session, with knots galore and high lines on my skin...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was good. Resistance training was the completion to a good day...
Recovery: Feeling it during Pump A and B; glad the weights were light today, because they were still burning...
Stress: A 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: 49kg (i.e. 107.8lb) at 8.4% BF. Definitely have made quite a difference over the last 10 days Looked the leanest ever this morning, with abs and obliques really defined and cut out of my midsection. Back when I saw it looked ripped and lean (didn't realize how muscular it looked until today)...Feeling good. The leanest and best shape that I have ever been in...I actually look better live in person than I do in pictures, since my photoshoot didn't quite show my figure as you would see it if I were in front of you (disappointed me, actually)...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: Anadraulic State pre and post HIIT Run. Used BC+EAA in the afternoon after photoshoot was over. Looked forward to the HUGE cheat meal post-gym!...I will hit 8% BF by Sunday!..Only 7 more sleeps until I am in the US (YAY)!
RPN Notes: Eviscerate applied pre-weights does NOT give increased pump or vascularity. Applied to face (rub hands over face once applied to body) burns for ~20 minutes afterwards...Flawless is fading a few scars on my arms...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 194
0613 - HIIT Rollers:
a. 4 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy in 39x15
c. 4 min in 39x16 @ 103-107 rpm
Since woke up late and had somewhere I needed to be early couldn't do cardio and resistance training in the timeframe that I normally would, so improvised, doing a shorter cardio session on the rollers. Started out ok. Felt good. Legs feeling it during the efforts. Wanted to keep going, because it did not feel like I had done ENOUGH.
0638 - Arms (1 min recovery between supersets):
Superset A -
1. CG PU 6 x 20 - REALLY struggling with these today. Did ok, though.
2. Dips 6 x 20 - Wow, arms felt DEAD. My body felt like a dead weight, and these, although only done at 107% b/w, were so SLOW. I almost felt like it wasn't me doing them. Delts and arms looking wickedly defined in the mirror.
Superset B -
3. DB FP 4 x 6, 6, 12, 12 - As a change, added these back in. Only with a 47lb DB. Right elbow on the first set was in PAIN each time it was flexed (???) Second set was a little better, although I stopped at 6 reps (should have kept going). Last two sets I kept going and managed the reps I SHOULD have done on the first two sets.
4. Inc. DB BC 4 x 12 - Started out quite light. Biceps burning after the second set. Increased the weight from the third set, feeling warm and good by the end of it. Pleased; a small strength increase here since the last time I did them.
Superset C -
5. V-Bar TPD 3 x 10, 8, 6 - Started (and stayed) at 90lb. First set was good, getting weaker each successive set. Tried hard each one, though. Mad at myself for not getting what I wanted out.
6. E-Z Bar BC 3 x 21s - GOOD (made up for V-Bar TPD). Loving the definition in arms in the mirror. Pump in biceps starting to be painful after the second set.
0745 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Not the best. Bit all over the place...
Energy: Head wasn't really there, even if I HAD energy...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Not so lightheaded during resistance training, but there was NO focus today...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Fine.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was awesome...Vascularity just keeps getting better session by session...
Quality of Training: HIIT Rollers were ok; short and sharp. Resistance training was a mix; I didn't even want to be training and felt like I was just going through the motions...
Recovery: Body is fatigued and needs time off...
Stress: A 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Didn't look anywhere near as good as I did Sunday/Monday. Excessively high calorie/carbohydrate day didn't help...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I had NO motivation today. I was going to go for a pm run, but in the end couldn't be bothered (WTF???) and binged and watched movies instead (SPANK!) NOT very happy with myself at all...
RPN Notes: Eviscerate is burning on application to my upper back for ~20 minutes afterwards sometimes now...Used Entice this morning, as I was going to be out in busy crowded areas today. Didn't notice that people were any less friendly than what they would have been. Mood felt a bit different, though; I was a little more 'cuddly' than usual and felt like being cuddled and held...
0613 - HIIT Rollers:
a. 4 min in 39x16 @ 101-103 rpm
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy in 39x15
c. 4 min in 39x16 @ 103-107 rpm
Since woke up late and had somewhere I needed to be early couldn't do cardio and resistance training in the timeframe that I normally would, so improvised, doing a shorter cardio session on the rollers. Started out ok. Felt good. Legs feeling it during the efforts. Wanted to keep going, because it did not feel like I had done ENOUGH.
0638 - Arms (1 min recovery between supersets):
Superset A -
1. CG PU 6 x 20 - REALLY struggling with these today. Did ok, though.
2. Dips 6 x 20 - Wow, arms felt DEAD. My body felt like a dead weight, and these, although only done at 107% b/w, were so SLOW. I almost felt like it wasn't me doing them. Delts and arms looking wickedly defined in the mirror.
Superset B -
3. DB FP 4 x 6, 6, 12, 12 - As a change, added these back in. Only with a 47lb DB. Right elbow on the first set was in PAIN each time it was flexed (???) Second set was a little better, although I stopped at 6 reps (should have kept going). Last two sets I kept going and managed the reps I SHOULD have done on the first two sets.
4. Inc. DB BC 4 x 12 - Started out quite light. Biceps burning after the second set. Increased the weight from the third set, feeling warm and good by the end of it. Pleased; a small strength increase here since the last time I did them.
Superset C -
5. V-Bar TPD 3 x 10, 8, 6 - Started (and stayed) at 90lb. First set was good, getting weaker each successive set. Tried hard each one, though. Mad at myself for not getting what I wanted out.
6. E-Z Bar BC 3 x 21s - GOOD (made up for V-Bar TPD). Loving the definition in arms in the mirror. Pump in biceps starting to be painful after the second set.
0745 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Not the best. Bit all over the place...
Energy: Head wasn't really there, even if I HAD energy...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Not so lightheaded during resistance training, but there was NO focus today...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Fine.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump was awesome...Vascularity just keeps getting better session by session...
Quality of Training: HIIT Rollers were ok; short and sharp. Resistance training was a mix; I didn't even want to be training and felt like I was just going through the motions...
Recovery: Body is fatigued and needs time off...
Stress: A 6 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Didn't look anywhere near as good as I did Sunday/Monday. Excessively high calorie/carbohydrate day didn't help...
Sides: None.
Other Notes: I had NO motivation today. I was going to go for a pm run, but in the end couldn't be bothered (WTF???) and binged and watched movies instead (SPANK!) NOT very happy with myself at all...
RPN Notes: Eviscerate is burning on application to my upper back for ~20 minutes afterwards sometimes now...Used Entice this morning, as I was going to be out in busy crowded areas today. Didn't notice that people were any less friendly than what they would have been. Mood felt a bit different, though; I was a little more 'cuddly' than usual and felt like being cuddled and held...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
I was 9.5% BF in that particular avi (it's not a new pic). I'm MUCH leaner now!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
[Mini] Review on RPN's ThermoGum
I was lucky enough to have four drops of ThermoGum to sample...
What is it?
A hot cinnamon raspberry flavoured caffeine gum.
* Instant energy rush
* Appetite suppression
* Thermogenesis
Flavour: 8/10 (taste), 10/10 (period flavour lasted). Drop 1: Initial flavour/taste was strong cinnamon with undercurrents of raspberry. Sharp and refreshing, that taste soon turned into spicy black pepper. 6 hours later and the black pepper taste was still strong. Taste faded at ~6.5 hours...Drop 2: Chewed throughout resistance session, treadmill, and stepper. Cinnamon/raspberry flavour apparent initially, turning into a sharp black pepper taste that lasted the entire time...Drop 3: Started chewing at 0810, stopping at 1810. Flavour lasted ~6 hours before it faded slightly, but then came back with the black pepper spice at ~6.5 hours. 10 hours on one piece of gum...Drop 4: Same initial flavour before becoming hot black pepper. Chewed from 1600-2000...LOVED the cinnamon/raspberry taste (nicest flavoured gum I have ever had); it would be nice if THIS flavour lasted a little longer (even if only for like an hour, since it was gone almost in 10-15 minutes). The black pepper taste however lasted HOURS (literally); this is the longest that any gum flavour has ever lasted (usually it loses it within an hour or so).
Energy: N/A. Only used ThermoGum once during training (am). However, energy was ok, especially given the session. And then to go and do 40 minutes of cardio POST-weights (with the first 20 minutes HIT) was something ELSE. I would really need to use ThermoGum in a few different situations to assess any energy effects.
Appetite Suppression: 7/10. The day that I used Drop 3 was during a day where I was away from home the entire time that I chewed the drop. I wasn't hungry that day at all (and actually did NOT want to eat; which is odd for me). However, a lot of other things have been going on that have led to a loss of appetite last week when I used ThermoGum, so although it may have made a contribution to it, not sure how MUCH.
Thermogenesis: N/A. I didn't notice anything different in my stomach between chewing ThermoGum and any 'regular' gum. Would need to try more to assess this, as well as use without any supplements that have thermogenic effects.
Overall: 8/10.
Would I use it again? Yes. The cinnamon raspberry flavour is awesome! Plus, chewing gum all the time if I am not eating is a habit. I would also use TWO drops of ThermoGum a day, instead of only the one that I used each time (it was so that I could assess it and see how it affected me over four days instead of only two); this could make a huge difference in any effects experienced.
Would I recommend? Yes. If you want a gum that has a flavour that lasts forever or that might help towards your fat loss goals.
This review is also available in the Recomp Performance Nutrition subsection of the Supplement Companies Forum: http://anabolicminds.com/forum/recomp-performance-nutrition/131057-rosies-mini-review.html.
I was lucky enough to have four drops of ThermoGum to sample...
What is it?
A hot cinnamon raspberry flavoured caffeine gum.
* Instant energy rush
* Appetite suppression
* Thermogenesis
Flavour: 8/10 (taste), 10/10 (period flavour lasted). Drop 1: Initial flavour/taste was strong cinnamon with undercurrents of raspberry. Sharp and refreshing, that taste soon turned into spicy black pepper. 6 hours later and the black pepper taste was still strong. Taste faded at ~6.5 hours...Drop 2: Chewed throughout resistance session, treadmill, and stepper. Cinnamon/raspberry flavour apparent initially, turning into a sharp black pepper taste that lasted the entire time...Drop 3: Started chewing at 0810, stopping at 1810. Flavour lasted ~6 hours before it faded slightly, but then came back with the black pepper spice at ~6.5 hours. 10 hours on one piece of gum...Drop 4: Same initial flavour before becoming hot black pepper. Chewed from 1600-2000...LOVED the cinnamon/raspberry taste (nicest flavoured gum I have ever had); it would be nice if THIS flavour lasted a little longer (even if only for like an hour, since it was gone almost in 10-15 minutes). The black pepper taste however lasted HOURS (literally); this is the longest that any gum flavour has ever lasted (usually it loses it within an hour or so).
Energy: N/A. Only used ThermoGum once during training (am). However, energy was ok, especially given the session. And then to go and do 40 minutes of cardio POST-weights (with the first 20 minutes HIT) was something ELSE. I would really need to use ThermoGum in a few different situations to assess any energy effects.
Appetite Suppression: 7/10. The day that I used Drop 3 was during a day where I was away from home the entire time that I chewed the drop. I wasn't hungry that day at all (and actually did NOT want to eat; which is odd for me). However, a lot of other things have been going on that have led to a loss of appetite last week when I used ThermoGum, so although it may have made a contribution to it, not sure how MUCH.
Thermogenesis: N/A. I didn't notice anything different in my stomach between chewing ThermoGum and any 'regular' gum. Would need to try more to assess this, as well as use without any supplements that have thermogenic effects.
Overall: 8/10.
Would I use it again? Yes. The cinnamon raspberry flavour is awesome! Plus, chewing gum all the time if I am not eating is a habit. I would also use TWO drops of ThermoGum a day, instead of only the one that I used each time (it was so that I could assess it and see how it affected me over four days instead of only two); this could make a huge difference in any effects experienced.
Would I recommend? Yes. If you want a gum that has a flavour that lasts forever or that might help towards your fat loss goals.
This review is also available in the Recomp Performance Nutrition subsection of the Supplement Companies Forum: http://anabolicminds.com/forum/recomp-performance-nutrition/131057-rosies-mini-review.html.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 195
0438 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 6 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 40 sec effort/10 sec easy
f. 1 x 50 sec effort/10 sec easy
g. 1 x 1 min effort
h. 5 min jogging
Started out ok. First set of efforts was fine. Seventh effort on the second set turned into something much longer, and so I went with it, increasing the eighth rep as well; finishing off with a final minute effort. Actually felt like walking (and almost stopped and did for a moment) after that.
0512 - Stretch 24 min.
0605 - Full-Body (1 min recovery between supersets, no recovery between trisets):
Superset A -
1. BB Good Mornings 4 x 12 - Started out with just the 50.6lb BB for the first set. NOT feeling my hamstrings stretch during, so added weight for the rest of the sets, managing fine.
2. s/b leg Curls 4 x 15 - Feeling the stretch a little here.
Supersets B -
3. P/U (feet on bench, hands on s/b) 4 x 10 - Wanted to make it a little harder today (too many weeks letting the body take it easy). Right wrist and anterior delt were in PAIN during (with the right anterior delt causing further issues throughout the rest of the session).
4. BB BOR 4 x 12 - Good. Traps not as sore as they were last week. Right anterior delt/shoulder in EXTREME pain after the third set.
Superset C -
5. BB MP 4 x 8 - Used the 50.6lb BB for the first set. Stopped after 8 reps (although could have managed more). Added weight to the BB and proceeded to continue. Last rep on the last two sets was a DEFINITE effort. Eccentric action so SLOW. Face looked so PALE.
6. DB LR 4 x 12 - Increase in weight. Gritted the last set out.
Superset D -
7. Dips 4 x 10 - 111% b/w. Eccentric movement VERY slow. Felt so CHILLED out.
8. Alt. DB BC 4 x 20 - Fine. Feeling the burn. Definition in arms great.
Triset -
9. Rope Crunch 4 x 15 - Core feeling tight and sore after each set.
10. Reverse Curl (on floor) 4 x 10 - Feeling the burn more.
11. Plank 4 x 1 min - These finished the session off.
0707 - Treadmill:
a. 4 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 4 x 1 min @ 3.9 min/km / 30 sec break
c. 4 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km / 30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min effort @ 3.6 min/km
e. 1 x 1 min effort @ 3.5 min/km
Loping along during the first six efforts. Started working a little harder from the seventh effort. Wasn't going to go easy on myself though, and kept increasing the pace after every 4 efforts. REALLY pushed it for the last two efforts; relieved when the last effort was OVER.
2020 - Rollers:
20 min in 39x16 @ 100-103 rpm
Easy. Relaxed. Delts and arms were burning during and it only got worse as I continued. Itching as well. Vascularity off the charts during and after. Shouldn't have done it easy; should have gone for a HARD run and tried to damage myself!
Mood: NOT good. Hating on and very disappointed in myself...
Energy: It was there, but motivation and any desire to train is NOT. Felt quite exhausted after training though; but didn't pass out until ~1410 (for 90 minutes).
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Definitely there during training; not feeling lightheaded or heady. Not so much in the early to mid afternoon, when I passed out and wanted to KEEP on sleeping when I 'woke' up...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump excellent...Vascularity excellent also; getting better with each session...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was ok. Resistance session was pretty good. Treadmill was really pushing the limit...
Recovery: Good re training (I think). Have a sore throat and eyes bloodshot...
Stress: An 8 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Bit soft. Feel completely Uncomfortable. HATE the reflection...
Sides: Only beta-alanine tingles along arms and face ~40 min post-pre-gym dose (only experienced this twice so far).
Other Notes: I used TWO serves of Anadraulic State pre-gym this morning (I wanted to see how it compared to one scoop pre). The one thing that I DID notice was that I was far more RELAXED in the gym. I felt like I was moving in slow motion and the time, although an hour lifting, did NOT seem like it, but far shorter. I was CALM and chilled out. The extra carbohydrates also made a difference re energy I think...
RPN Notes: Used Atomic Meltdown this morning. It BURNED on application on lower legs, hamstrings, upper back, shoulders and arms. 20 minutes later the burning still hadn't gone away and my skin was as red, looking like it had been SCALDED. Burn continued throughout the day and irritated skin (itchy). No more Atomic Meltdown for a while.
0438 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 4 min jogging
d. 6 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 40 sec effort/10 sec easy
f. 1 x 50 sec effort/10 sec easy
g. 1 x 1 min effort
h. 5 min jogging
Started out ok. First set of efforts was fine. Seventh effort on the second set turned into something much longer, and so I went with it, increasing the eighth rep as well; finishing off with a final minute effort. Actually felt like walking (and almost stopped and did for a moment) after that.
0512 - Stretch 24 min.
0605 - Full-Body (1 min recovery between supersets, no recovery between trisets):
Superset A -
1. BB Good Mornings 4 x 12 - Started out with just the 50.6lb BB for the first set. NOT feeling my hamstrings stretch during, so added weight for the rest of the sets, managing fine.
2. s/b leg Curls 4 x 15 - Feeling the stretch a little here.
Supersets B -
3. P/U (feet on bench, hands on s/b) 4 x 10 - Wanted to make it a little harder today (too many weeks letting the body take it easy). Right wrist and anterior delt were in PAIN during (with the right anterior delt causing further issues throughout the rest of the session).
4. BB BOR 4 x 12 - Good. Traps not as sore as they were last week. Right anterior delt/shoulder in EXTREME pain after the third set.
Superset C -
5. BB MP 4 x 8 - Used the 50.6lb BB for the first set. Stopped after 8 reps (although could have managed more). Added weight to the BB and proceeded to continue. Last rep on the last two sets was a DEFINITE effort. Eccentric action so SLOW. Face looked so PALE.
6. DB LR 4 x 12 - Increase in weight. Gritted the last set out.
Superset D -
7. Dips 4 x 10 - 111% b/w. Eccentric movement VERY slow. Felt so CHILLED out.
8. Alt. DB BC 4 x 20 - Fine. Feeling the burn. Definition in arms great.
Triset -
9. Rope Crunch 4 x 15 - Core feeling tight and sore after each set.
10. Reverse Curl (on floor) 4 x 10 - Feeling the burn more.
11. Plank 4 x 1 min - These finished the session off.
0707 - Treadmill:
a. 4 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 4 x 1 min @ 3.9 min/km / 30 sec break
c. 4 x 1 min @ 3.75 min/km / 30 sec break
d. 1 x 1 min effort @ 3.6 min/km
e. 1 x 1 min effort @ 3.5 min/km
Loping along during the first six efforts. Started working a little harder from the seventh effort. Wasn't going to go easy on myself though, and kept increasing the pace after every 4 efforts. REALLY pushed it for the last two efforts; relieved when the last effort was OVER.
2020 - Rollers:
20 min in 39x16 @ 100-103 rpm
Easy. Relaxed. Delts and arms were burning during and it only got worse as I continued. Itching as well. Vascularity off the charts during and after. Shouldn't have done it easy; should have gone for a HARD run and tried to damage myself!
Mood: NOT good. Hating on and very disappointed in myself...
Energy: It was there, but motivation and any desire to train is NOT. Felt quite exhausted after training though; but didn't pass out until ~1410 (for 90 minutes).
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Definitely there during training; not feeling lightheaded or heady. Not so much in the early to mid afternoon, when I passed out and wanted to KEEP on sleeping when I 'woke' up...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Good.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump excellent...Vascularity excellent also; getting better with each session...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was ok. Resistance session was pretty good. Treadmill was really pushing the limit...
Recovery: Good re training (I think). Have a sore throat and eyes bloodshot...
Stress: An 8 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Bit soft. Feel completely Uncomfortable. HATE the reflection...
Sides: Only beta-alanine tingles along arms and face ~40 min post-pre-gym dose (only experienced this twice so far).
Other Notes: I used TWO serves of Anadraulic State pre-gym this morning (I wanted to see how it compared to one scoop pre). The one thing that I DID notice was that I was far more RELAXED in the gym. I felt like I was moving in slow motion and the time, although an hour lifting, did NOT seem like it, but far shorter. I was CALM and chilled out. The extra carbohydrates also made a difference re energy I think...
RPN Notes: Used Atomic Meltdown this morning. It BURNED on application on lower legs, hamstrings, upper back, shoulders and arms. 20 minutes later the burning still hadn't gone away and my skin was as red, looking like it had been SCALDED. Burn continued throughout the day and irritated skin (itchy). No more Atomic Meltdown for a while.
urbanski
Well-known member
cant wait for pics of that!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
If they turn out well will be good.
Are you still using java+flawless Rosie? how long have you been using it for now, enjoying it?
Yes I am, Dave. I have been using them for the last two weeks. LOVE the smell of the Java and makes skin feel a little softer after usage; only complaint would be that it goes so FAST. Haven't noticed any fading of stretch marks from using Flawless; however, some scars are noticeably reduced and not as prominent.
Chub
Well-known member
i found that the java bars last a lot longer if sealed in a zip lock bag. I've had some really bad stretch marks on my bi's that have been clearing up nicely the last few weeks, skin feels so soft in the mornings!
Craigmatthew
Well-known member
Good luck with your trip Rosie
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
i found that the java bars last a lot longer if sealed in a zip lock bag. I've had some really bad stretch marks on my bi's that have been clearing up nicely the last few weeks, skin feels so soft in the mornings!
Well, there is TWO of us using it, so that could be what's making it go faster...My skin is usually soft, but yes, it has been feeling even softer than usual since using Java...
Good luck with your trip Rosie
Thank you, Craig
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 196
0809 - Rollers:
40 min in 39x16 @ 100-103 rpm
Did NOT want to be doing this! Did it anyway. Wanted to stop after 20 minutes. Kept going for the full 40 minutes. Legs felt dead. Slow cadence. Felt like I was doing nothing and yet I was. Felt like a waste of time. Couldn't wait to finish.
0925 - Chest:
1. Flat BB BP 6 x 6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (90 sec recovery between sets) - Started out as usual. STRUGGLED. Chest and arms felt like dead weights. INcreased the weight! Last rep on the fifth set VERY slow; not sure I would get it out. Was going to do 10x3, but after 4 sets decided that enough was enough, and to stop after one final set, before I got to the point where I couldn't lift the BB from my chest. Lightheaded between sets.
2. P/U (feet on bench, hands on s/b) 6 x 10 (1 min recovery between sets) - Feeling this today. No right anterior delt/arm pain like yesterday, but body was feeling them.
3. Cable Crossovers 4 x 15 (1 min recovery between sets) - Set the weight, but increased it after the first two reps, since it was so light. Weight increased to was about right, feeling it after twelve reps. Decided to do all sets at 15 reps. Last two sets my chest/arms were SCREAMING after ten reps, forcing the last five reps out with pain on my face.
4. Abs 4 x [a. rope crunch x 15, b. reverse curl (on floor) x 10, c. plank x 1 min] (no recovery between sets) - Abs BURNING after the second set of rope crunches. Reverse curls ok. Planks causing core to feel hard and tight.
1013 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Had to do some post-weights cardio. Because wasn't sure how I would fare on the treadmill, chose the Stepper. Did ok. Pace fine. Getting heady and a bit dizzy half-way through. Driving on.
1043 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Shattered. Mood better mid-afternoon to evening...
Energy: I was running on NO motivation or desire today. Slow motion moving again. Absolutely SHATTERED. Passed out from 1120-1245.
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Headaches and lightheadedness during resistance training and the stepper today. Otherwise focus was there though...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Getting there.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great once got to Cable Crossovers...Vascularity was pretty good...
Quality of Training: Rollers was less than recovery. Resistance session was actually quite ok if I think about it. Stepper was just the finishing touch...
Recovery: Body is feeling it for sure. Woke briefly for all my alarms this morning, not moving until 0657..
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Feeling VERY uncomfortable. NOT happy...
Sides: None; not even tingles.
Other Notes: One serve of Anadraulic State pre-gym this morning. Felt rather chilled out in the gym. Moving slowly...Only two more days of Anadraulic State left...
RPN Notes: Used Entice yesterday and today before going to the gym. Got a few friendly greetings from males who would normally not talk to me (they might look, but never say anything). Also, the male I live with has been more irritable than usual. Haven't noticed that Entice has any effect on ME yet (unless you include feeling more 'cuddly' lately). Used it on my face as well this morning (I NEVER use soap on my face) and it moisturized it, which is interesting...
0809 - Rollers:
40 min in 39x16 @ 100-103 rpm
Did NOT want to be doing this! Did it anyway. Wanted to stop after 20 minutes. Kept going for the full 40 minutes. Legs felt dead. Slow cadence. Felt like I was doing nothing and yet I was. Felt like a waste of time. Couldn't wait to finish.
0925 - Chest:
1. Flat BB BP 6 x 6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (90 sec recovery between sets) - Started out as usual. STRUGGLED. Chest and arms felt like dead weights. INcreased the weight! Last rep on the fifth set VERY slow; not sure I would get it out. Was going to do 10x3, but after 4 sets decided that enough was enough, and to stop after one final set, before I got to the point where I couldn't lift the BB from my chest. Lightheaded between sets.
2. P/U (feet on bench, hands on s/b) 6 x 10 (1 min recovery between sets) - Feeling this today. No right anterior delt/arm pain like yesterday, but body was feeling them.
3. Cable Crossovers 4 x 15 (1 min recovery between sets) - Set the weight, but increased it after the first two reps, since it was so light. Weight increased to was about right, feeling it after twelve reps. Decided to do all sets at 15 reps. Last two sets my chest/arms were SCREAMING after ten reps, forcing the last five reps out with pain on my face.
4. Abs 4 x [a. rope crunch x 15, b. reverse curl (on floor) x 10, c. plank x 1 min] (no recovery between sets) - Abs BURNING after the second set of rope crunches. Reverse curls ok. Planks causing core to feel hard and tight.
1013 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Had to do some post-weights cardio. Because wasn't sure how I would fare on the treadmill, chose the Stepper. Did ok. Pace fine. Getting heady and a bit dizzy half-way through. Driving on.
1043 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Shattered. Mood better mid-afternoon to evening...
Energy: I was running on NO motivation or desire today. Slow motion moving again. Absolutely SHATTERED. Passed out from 1120-1245.
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Headaches and lightheadedness during resistance training and the stepper today. Otherwise focus was there though...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: Getting there.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump great once got to Cable Crossovers...Vascularity was pretty good...
Quality of Training: Rollers was less than recovery. Resistance session was actually quite ok if I think about it. Stepper was just the finishing touch...
Recovery: Body is feeling it for sure. Woke briefly for all my alarms this morning, not moving until 0657..
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Feeling VERY uncomfortable. NOT happy...
Sides: None; not even tingles.
Other Notes: One serve of Anadraulic State pre-gym this morning. Felt rather chilled out in the gym. Moving slowly...Only two more days of Anadraulic State left...
RPN Notes: Used Entice yesterday and today before going to the gym. Got a few friendly greetings from males who would normally not talk to me (they might look, but never say anything). Also, the male I live with has been more irritable than usual. Haven't noticed that Entice has any effect on ME yet (unless you include feeling more 'cuddly' lately). Used it on my face as well this morning (I NEVER use soap on my face) and it moisturized it, which is interesting...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
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Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Great pictures, Rosie!
Thank you!
I am using some of these for the Online FLEX Bikini Model Competition. So look for me for voting for August. Support (and votes) would be appreciated...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 197
0442 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 5 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 1 min effort
f. 5 min jogging
0518 - Stretch 20 min.
0601 - Back (1 min recovery between sets, except CG PU - 3 min recovery):
1. CG PU 4 x 8, 8, 7, 6
2. BB DL 4 x 8
3. BB BOR 4 x 3
4. WG LPD 4 x 6
5. CG SR 2 x 15
0846 - Treadmill:
a. 1 x 2 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 10 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
Mood: Not too happy. Feeling shattered, sick and miserable...
Energy: Felt again like slow motion in the gym. Found the energy for the treadmill afterwards somehow (but none (nor motivation) to go for the pm run I had planned on). Completely ready for sleep at ~1600, but forcing myself to stay up...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: A few heady moments in the gym, as well as lightheadedness (think this is more from me being sick, though)...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: There.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump pretty good during CG PU, slowing down for everything else until CG SR...Vascularity great...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was ok...Resistance training I was pleased with...Treadmill was better than HIIT Run...
Recovery: No DOMS. However, body is working slowly, feeling like a dead weight...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Pfft...Back to Monday's condition (or better), please...
Sides: Zilch.
Other Notes: The last two days I have been coughing up blood first thing in the morning, and tasting it at night when I cough (I know, not good, but it happens every time I get sick). Add to that a sore throat and just being warm ALL the time (when everyone else is freezing). GRRR...
RPN Notes: Used Entice on my face again; moisturized it. Wore it to the gym. A couple of the regulars watched me through my sets more than the normal "a girl is doing that exercise and lifting heavy!". Found that I was less tolerant of the females in the gym than usual...Flawless is definitely fading my scars. There is one on the inside of my right bicep that, pre-Flawless, was red and 'deep' and is now almost gone!
0442 - HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
c. 5 min jogging
d. 8 x 20 sec effort/10 sec easy
e. 1 x 1 min effort
f. 5 min jogging
0518 - Stretch 20 min.
0601 - Back (1 min recovery between sets, except CG PU - 3 min recovery):
1. CG PU 4 x 8, 8, 7, 6
2. BB DL 4 x 8
3. BB BOR 4 x 3
4. WG LPD 4 x 6
5. CG SR 2 x 15
0846 - Treadmill:
a. 1 x 2 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
b. 10 x 1 min @ 4 min/km / 30 sec break
Mood: Not too happy. Feeling shattered, sick and miserable...
Energy: Felt again like slow motion in the gym. Found the energy for the treadmill afterwards somehow (but none (nor motivation) to go for the pm run I had planned on). Completely ready for sleep at ~1600, but forcing myself to stay up...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: A few heady moments in the gym, as well as lightheadedness (think this is more from me being sick, though)...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: There.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump pretty good during CG PU, slowing down for everything else until CG SR...Vascularity great...
Quality of Training: HIIT Run was ok...Resistance training I was pleased with...Treadmill was better than HIIT Run...
Recovery: No DOMS. However, body is working slowly, feeling like a dead weight...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Pfft...Back to Monday's condition (or better), please...
Sides: Zilch.
Other Notes: The last two days I have been coughing up blood first thing in the morning, and tasting it at night when I cough (I know, not good, but it happens every time I get sick). Add to that a sore throat and just being warm ALL the time (when everyone else is freezing). GRRR...
RPN Notes: Used Entice on my face again; moisturized it. Wore it to the gym. A couple of the regulars watched me through my sets more than the normal "a girl is doing that exercise and lifting heavy!". Found that I was less tolerant of the females in the gym than usual...Flawless is definitely fading my scars. There is one on the inside of my right bicep that, pre-Flawless, was red and 'deep' and is now almost gone!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Flattery will get you nowhere, Ste
Me too! I look like the walking dead right now, and the last 5 days of post-shoot binging has not helped
I haven't noticed any reduction in my stretch marks (I have them on my glutes, hips, thighs, calves, and around my biceps/elbow), but any scars that I have are fading. So, interesting.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 198
0930 - HIT:
'Warm-up': Treadmill 1km @ 4 min/km
1. PBJ (using bench) 1 min
2. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
3. Burpees (with P/U) 1 min
4. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
5. Deadbug (with 5kg m/b) 1 min
6. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
7. s/b Leg Curl 1 min
8. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
9. Weighted Crunch (with 47lb DB) 1 min
10. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
11. Plank 1 min
12. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
13. PBJ (using bench) 1 min
14. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
15. Burpees (with P/U) 1 min
16. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
17. Deadbug (with 5kg m/b) 1 min
18. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
19. s/b Leg Curl 1 min
20. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
21. Weighted Crunch (with 47lb DB) 1 min
22. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
23. Plank 1 min
24. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
A little bit different today (and slightly longer). REALLY had to focus to stay balanced during PBJ. Burpees were fine (love these). Started tasting blood in my throat from the third treadmill effort. Focus really hard to stay 'on'. Breathing hard. Had to kneel for a few seconds after some efforts/exercises to 'catch' myself. Treadmill efforts were dreaded by my legs, which moved because otherwise I would have come off the treadmill. Started sweating quite a lot after the second set or weighted crunches. Glad when it was over.
1010 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Because I did not feel that HIT was ENOUGH (I know, but if you'd eaten like I have the last 5 days prior to this session you'd want to 'over'exercise as well). Really heady during these, and glad that the handrail was there. Slick and breathing heavily on finishing.
1103 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Same as the last few days...
Energy: Pushed through HIT, fatiguing on the Stepper. I had planned on a pm run, but come pm I was shattered and didn't feel like it (and wasn't in the mood for pushing the issue, like I would have the last few weeks, just going and doing it regardless of what my body felt like). As it was, it was an effort just to climb the stairs to the kitchen...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Some, but little...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: N/A.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump ok...Vascularity sick...
Quality of Training: HIT was awesome. Really pleased that I kept on going, even when I wanted to stop...
Recovery: Body feels like a dead weight I am dragging around everywhere...
Stress: A 9 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Noticing the extra water and food weight over the last six days (definitely makes a difference). Has been a constant binge since the shoot; going to STOP that from tomorrow (more cutting starts again once I've had a week off, because 8% BF is not lean ENOUGH)...
Sides: Zilch.
Other Notes: I keep sneezing and it makes me feel like I am ripping myself apart afterwards. My body feels like fire and I am chilled inside. Sore throat not as bad. Eyes bloodshot and face pale. I look like the walking dead at the moment and feel about as much...Last day of Anadraulic State today. I only had three quarters of a scoop this morning, since that was all I had left...Post-pics (although you get some idea from my shoot re midsection what my progress has been like) and review will be posted tomorrow...
RPN Notes: Used Entice again this morning before going to the gym. In between my feeling like I was going to collapse and gasping for breath, I definitely noticed that I was being watched more than usual by the regular males in there. Even got talked to again today by one, who asked if I "play touch rugby", because I "look like a girl on tv" (???) Anyways, not noticing that it made ME feel any different...
0930 - HIT:
'Warm-up': Treadmill 1km @ 4 min/km
1. PBJ (using bench) 1 min
2. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
3. Burpees (with P/U) 1 min
4. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
5. Deadbug (with 5kg m/b) 1 min
6. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
7. s/b Leg Curl 1 min
8. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
9. Weighted Crunch (with 47lb DB) 1 min
10. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
11. Plank 1 min
12. Treadmill 1 min @ 4 min/km
13. PBJ (using bench) 1 min
14. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
15. Burpees (with P/U) 1 min
16. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
17. Deadbug (with 5kg m/b) 1 min
18. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
19. s/b Leg Curl 1 min
20. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
21. Weighted Crunch (with 47lb DB) 1 min
22. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
23. Plank 1 min
24. Treadmill 1 min @ 3.75 min/km
A little bit different today (and slightly longer). REALLY had to focus to stay balanced during PBJ. Burpees were fine (love these). Started tasting blood in my throat from the third treadmill effort. Focus really hard to stay 'on'. Breathing hard. Had to kneel for a few seconds after some efforts/exercises to 'catch' myself. Treadmill efforts were dreaded by my legs, which moved because otherwise I would have come off the treadmill. Started sweating quite a lot after the second set or weighted crunches. Glad when it was over.
1010 - Stepper:
20 min @ 8 floors/min
Because I did not feel that HIT was ENOUGH (I know, but if you'd eaten like I have the last 5 days prior to this session you'd want to 'over'exercise as well). Really heady during these, and glad that the handrail was there. Slick and breathing heavily on finishing.
1103 - Stretch 20 min.
Mood: Same as the last few days...
Energy: Pushed through HIT, fatiguing on the Stepper. I had planned on a pm run, but come pm I was shattered and didn't feel like it (and wasn't in the mood for pushing the issue, like I would have the last few weeks, just going and doing it regardless of what my body felt like). As it was, it was an effort just to climb the stairs to the kitchen...
Stimulant Effects: None.
Focus: Some, but little...
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: N/A.
Pump and Vascularity: Pump ok...Vascularity sick...
Quality of Training: HIT was awesome. Really pleased that I kept on going, even when I wanted to stop...
Recovery: Body feels like a dead weight I am dragging around everywhere...
Stress: A 9 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Body Composition and Look: Noticing the extra water and food weight over the last six days (definitely makes a difference). Has been a constant binge since the shoot; going to STOP that from tomorrow (more cutting starts again once I've had a week off, because 8% BF is not lean ENOUGH)...
Sides: Zilch.
Other Notes: I keep sneezing and it makes me feel like I am ripping myself apart afterwards. My body feels like fire and I am chilled inside. Sore throat not as bad. Eyes bloodshot and face pale. I look like the walking dead at the moment and feel about as much...Last day of Anadraulic State today. I only had three quarters of a scoop this morning, since that was all I had left...Post-pics (although you get some idea from my shoot re midsection what my progress has been like) and review will be posted tomorrow...
RPN Notes: Used Entice again this morning before going to the gym. In between my feeling like I was going to collapse and gasping for breath, I definitely noticed that I was being watched more than usual by the regular males in there. Even got talked to again today by one, who asked if I "play touch rugby", because I "look like a girl on tv" (???) Anyways, not noticing that it made ME feel any different...
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Review of LG's Anadraulic State
Ok, so not 30 days, but 16 instead. And I made a pretty good dent in getting lean. The difference is NOTICEABLE. And this is why people are raving about Anadraulic State...
What is it?
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* Extreme muscle growth
* Skyrocketting testosterone levels (total and free)
* Increase Growth hormone release
* Decrease estrogen
* Decrease cortisol
* Vastly increased nutrient absorption and utilization
* Explosive pumps
For write-up see Invalid Link Removed
Smell: 8.5/10. As soon as I opened the tub I was assaulted by the smell of cinnamon. When I added the powder to water the smell changed to that of a fruit punch, with a strong thread of pomegranate and hints of raspberry.
Taste: 9/10. Awesome!...Anadraulic State tasted like fruit juice; the pomegranate came through quite strongly, followed by subtle hints of raspberry. Come to the last of it there were some grainy bits; these tasted like cinnamon and reminded me of the texture of the sugar on cinnamon donuts...The taste lingered though for ~40 minutes after dosing (on both occasions), but it was quite pleasant.
Solubility: 7/10. After the first dose of Anadraulic State, where it did not dissolve at all (even on stirring) I just shook it for ~10-20 seconds every time thereafter, and it mixed almost instantly.
Texture: 10/10. Anadraulic State looks like fruit juice diluted with water.
Body Composition: 8/10. Skinfold measurements taken pre and post-Anadraulic State indicate that I lost bodyfat (BF) from all over. Pre: body mass - 52kg, body composition - 9.0% BF, triceps - 5.5mm, subscapular - 6.0mm, biceps - 2.5mm, iliac crest - 7.0mm, supraspinale - 5.0mm, abdominal - 8.0mm, front thigh - 6.5mm, medial calf - 4.0mm. Post: body mass - 49kg (-3.0kg/6.6lb), body composition - 8.0% BF (-1.0% BF), triceps - 5.0mm (-0.5mm), subscapular - 5.0mm (-1.0mm), biceps - 2.5mm (no change), iliac crest - 6.0mm (-1.0mm), supraspinale - 5.0mm (no change), abdominal - 6.5mm (-1.5mm), front thigh - 5.0mm (-1.5mm), medial calf - 2.5mm (-1.5mm). The most fat loss occurred from my midsection and lower body. I lost a total of 0.76kg (i.e. 1.672lb) of BF and also 2.24kg (i.e. 4.928lb) of lean body mass (LBM). Although the final body statistics (i.e. body mass and body composition) indicate that I LOST LBM, the LBM that I lost was predominantly in the form of food and water weight (and this was especially apparent on Day 10 of using Anadraulic State). My girths did NOT change by much, losing only 1cm from my waist and hips, with everything else staying the same.
Testosterone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Testosterone (total and free) levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done.
Growth Hormone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Growth Hormone levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My recovery was pretty good though, considering, and my sleep was deep as, so my Growth Hormone levels were elevated somewhat (although not sure by how much, or if they were any different to what they are when I am using IGF-2 - which I used for the first 10 days of using Anadraulic State).
Estrogen Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Estrogen levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My Estrogen levels are generally at the lower end of the range though.
Cortisol Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my cortisol levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My stress however, DID decrease quite a lot over the period that I was using Anadraulic State, but more due to other events going on, etc.
Recovery: 8/10. My resting heart rate dropped from 30 bpm to 27 bpm over the time that I used Anadraulic State; for someone that's already quite fit that's rather significant...My recovery from training was actually rather good. I always train hard, and the first 10 days on Anadraulic State were the most extreme I have done re training in a while; there were NO prisoners taken! Started feeling it a little the last week, with my body feeling like a dead weight, when I got sick.
Nutrient Absorption and Utilization: 8/10. Aside from the four days pre-photoshoot, my diet did not change while I was using Anadraulic State. With the amount of food that I was consuming, for me to be getting LEANER and NOT being bloated, etc. the days after says to me that the nutrients were rapidly absorbed and were being used efficiently and effectively.
Energy: 9/10. Anadraulic State gave me smooth, focused energy in the gym. Everything felt like I was moving in slow motion. The first few days I didn't feel like I was going to collapse and only got lightheaded a few times...I DID notice a difference, and the reason WHY is because Anadraulic State has carbohydrates in it, which, although liquid, is still different than doing my am training on an empty stomach like I used to (and add to that the BC+EAA I was using as well). And even when my body did NOT feel like training I still went out and did it...Passed out quite often later in the day though...
Focus: 8/10. I was focused in the gym. However, got quite lightheaded during training a lot, especially in the last week of using Anadraulic State. But I pushed on through with training...Found that I was not really too focused during the rest of the day though.
Pump: 8/10. Pumps were pretty good on Anadraulic State (although the way I was training would also have affected these).
Sides:10/10. I did not experience any nausea, tummy upsets, bloating, etc. from the Anadraulic State, even though I used the full dosage and even went up to 2 scoops pre-gym once. For a product that is "too hardcore for women and should only be used by men over 21" I had NO issues using it; definitely NOT "too hardcore for women"!
Other Effects: 10/10. I didn't experience any stimulant effects whilst using Anadraulic State...Vascularity was the BEST I've ever had, and just kept getting better almost EVERY resistance session. One of the aesthetically pleasing effects of Anadraulic State...Although my endurance is already exceptionally high, using Anadraulic State I was doing post-weights cardio quite a lot, after a resistance session where I felt like collapsing during (and I did once); so finding that extra to do more training afterwards was something...My resistance sessions were not targeted towards strength during the time that I used Anadraulic State, but I was still lifting heavyish weights for the most part, and even hit a few PRs re sets/reps and/or weight with some exercises...Also noticed some appetite suppression in the middle of the period of using Anadraulic State...
Overall: 9/10. Anadraulic State fast became a SOLID product in my eyes, especially when I saw the results that occurred after the first 10 days (like someone said to me, the change in physique re fat loss was incredible and so noticeable; and it was only so noticeable because I was already relatively lean to start with and losing that small amount of fat more made a HUGE difference) and the way I was able to train like one possessed and not have to 'give' anywhere!
Would I use it again? Yes. Anadraulic State is definitely a solid product, and I would like to use for a longer period. The fact that it encompasses several products (i.e. creatine, nutrient repartitioner, Testosterone and Growth Hormone booster, and preworkout) in ONE is a definite PLUS!
Would I recommend? Yes. For anyone wanting a preworkout formula that delivers, then Anadraulic State is one of the best options available IMO.
This review is also available in my sponsored log (post #98) in the Supplement Reviews/Logs subsection of the Supplements Forum: The Female Terminator takes on LG's Anadraulic State, and as a separate review in the LG Sciences subsection of the Supplement Companies Forum: Rosie’s Review of Anadraulic State.
Ok, so not 30 days, but 16 instead. And I made a pretty good dent in getting lean. The difference is NOTICEABLE. And this is why people are raving about Anadraulic State...
What is it?
Invalid Link Removed
* Extreme muscle growth
* Skyrocketting testosterone levels (total and free)
* Increase Growth hormone release
* Decrease estrogen
* Decrease cortisol
* Vastly increased nutrient absorption and utilization
* Explosive pumps
For write-up see Invalid Link Removed
Smell: 8.5/10. As soon as I opened the tub I was assaulted by the smell of cinnamon. When I added the powder to water the smell changed to that of a fruit punch, with a strong thread of pomegranate and hints of raspberry.
Taste: 9/10. Awesome!...Anadraulic State tasted like fruit juice; the pomegranate came through quite strongly, followed by subtle hints of raspberry. Come to the last of it there were some grainy bits; these tasted like cinnamon and reminded me of the texture of the sugar on cinnamon donuts...The taste lingered though for ~40 minutes after dosing (on both occasions), but it was quite pleasant.
Solubility: 7/10. After the first dose of Anadraulic State, where it did not dissolve at all (even on stirring) I just shook it for ~10-20 seconds every time thereafter, and it mixed almost instantly.
Texture: 10/10. Anadraulic State looks like fruit juice diluted with water.
Body Composition: 8/10. Skinfold measurements taken pre and post-Anadraulic State indicate that I lost bodyfat (BF) from all over. Pre: body mass - 52kg, body composition - 9.0% BF, triceps - 5.5mm, subscapular - 6.0mm, biceps - 2.5mm, iliac crest - 7.0mm, supraspinale - 5.0mm, abdominal - 8.0mm, front thigh - 6.5mm, medial calf - 4.0mm. Post: body mass - 49kg (-3.0kg/6.6lb), body composition - 8.0% BF (-1.0% BF), triceps - 5.0mm (-0.5mm), subscapular - 5.0mm (-1.0mm), biceps - 2.5mm (no change), iliac crest - 6.0mm (-1.0mm), supraspinale - 5.0mm (no change), abdominal - 6.5mm (-1.5mm), front thigh - 5.0mm (-1.5mm), medial calf - 2.5mm (-1.5mm). The most fat loss occurred from my midsection and lower body. I lost a total of 0.76kg (i.e. 1.672lb) of BF and also 2.24kg (i.e. 4.928lb) of lean body mass (LBM). Although the final body statistics (i.e. body mass and body composition) indicate that I LOST LBM, the LBM that I lost was predominantly in the form of food and water weight (and this was especially apparent on Day 10 of using Anadraulic State). My girths did NOT change by much, losing only 1cm from my waist and hips, with everything else staying the same.
Testosterone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Testosterone (total and free) levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done.
Growth Hormone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Growth Hormone levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My recovery was pretty good though, considering, and my sleep was deep as, so my Growth Hormone levels were elevated somewhat (although not sure by how much, or if they were any different to what they are when I am using IGF-2 - which I used for the first 10 days of using Anadraulic State).
Estrogen Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Estrogen levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My Estrogen levels are generally at the lower end of the range though.
Cortisol Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my cortisol levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State, I did not have bloods done. My stress however, DID decrease quite a lot over the period that I was using Anadraulic State, but more due to other events going on, etc.
Recovery: 8/10. My resting heart rate dropped from 30 bpm to 27 bpm over the time that I used Anadraulic State; for someone that's already quite fit that's rather significant...My recovery from training was actually rather good. I always train hard, and the first 10 days on Anadraulic State were the most extreme I have done re training in a while; there were NO prisoners taken! Started feeling it a little the last week, with my body feeling like a dead weight, when I got sick.
Nutrient Absorption and Utilization: 8/10. Aside from the four days pre-photoshoot, my diet did not change while I was using Anadraulic State. With the amount of food that I was consuming, for me to be getting LEANER and NOT being bloated, etc. the days after says to me that the nutrients were rapidly absorbed and were being used efficiently and effectively.
Energy: 9/10. Anadraulic State gave me smooth, focused energy in the gym. Everything felt like I was moving in slow motion. The first few days I didn't feel like I was going to collapse and only got lightheaded a few times...I DID notice a difference, and the reason WHY is because Anadraulic State has carbohydrates in it, which, although liquid, is still different than doing my am training on an empty stomach like I used to (and add to that the BC+EAA I was using as well). And even when my body did NOT feel like training I still went out and did it...Passed out quite often later in the day though...
Focus: 8/10. I was focused in the gym. However, got quite lightheaded during training a lot, especially in the last week of using Anadraulic State. But I pushed on through with training...Found that I was not really too focused during the rest of the day though.
Pump: 8/10. Pumps were pretty good on Anadraulic State (although the way I was training would also have affected these).
Sides:10/10. I did not experience any nausea, tummy upsets, bloating, etc. from the Anadraulic State, even though I used the full dosage and even went up to 2 scoops pre-gym once. For a product that is "too hardcore for women and should only be used by men over 21" I had NO issues using it; definitely NOT "too hardcore for women"!
Other Effects: 10/10. I didn't experience any stimulant effects whilst using Anadraulic State...Vascularity was the BEST I've ever had, and just kept getting better almost EVERY resistance session. One of the aesthetically pleasing effects of Anadraulic State...Although my endurance is already exceptionally high, using Anadraulic State I was doing post-weights cardio quite a lot, after a resistance session where I felt like collapsing during (and I did once); so finding that extra to do more training afterwards was something...My resistance sessions were not targeted towards strength during the time that I used Anadraulic State, but I was still lifting heavyish weights for the most part, and even hit a few PRs re sets/reps and/or weight with some exercises...Also noticed some appetite suppression in the middle of the period of using Anadraulic State...
Overall: 9/10. Anadraulic State fast became a SOLID product in my eyes, especially when I saw the results that occurred after the first 10 days (like someone said to me, the change in physique re fat loss was incredible and so noticeable; and it was only so noticeable because I was already relatively lean to start with and losing that small amount of fat more made a HUGE difference) and the way I was able to train like one possessed and not have to 'give' anywhere!
Would I use it again? Yes. Anadraulic State is definitely a solid product, and I would like to use for a longer period. The fact that it encompasses several products (i.e. creatine, nutrient repartitioner, Testosterone and Growth Hormone booster, and preworkout) in ONE is a definite PLUS!
Would I recommend? Yes. For anyone wanting a preworkout formula that delivers, then Anadraulic State is one of the best options available IMO.
This review is also available in my sponsored log (post #98) in the Supplement Reviews/Logs subsection of the Supplements Forum: The Female Terminator takes on LG's Anadraulic State, and as a separate review in the LG Sciences subsection of the Supplement Companies Forum: Rosie’s Review of Anadraulic State.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Day 199
Day 199
0920 - 5.7km Run:
Even though body was NOT wanting to do ANYthing, forced myself to go for a run, since it's my last day of training for a week (yes, you heard me RIGHT!) Started out well. First 2.1km were done at 4 min/km pace (the treadmill must be paying off here). Slowed though, after ~15 minutes, when I started tasting blood thick in my throat. Legs started feeling more dead as I continued. Glad to get home. Averaged 4.4 min/km over the whole run (not bad considering how I feel and what my final averages were over 5.7km last week).
0954 - Abs (no recovery between exercises):
1. s/b crunch (270 to 189 degrees) x 25
2. s/b wall crunch (feet on wall, knees at 90 degree flexion) x 25
3. s/b double-leg raise x 25
4. s/b roll-out x 25
5. Plank x 1 min
1001 - Stretch 26 min.
Sleep - Time and Quality: ~2130-0708 (waking at 0315, 0325, 0420 and 0655), so ~9.5 hours sleep. Deep and dark and full of dreams...
Mental Alertness/Focus: Been there (has needed to be)...
Energy: Went for a run, even though I felt like absolute sh*te...
Motivation: No motivation for training right now. But after the last week motivation to get back into good nutrition is starting to rise.
Mood/Aggression: Too tired to have much of a mood. Slightly irritable that I am sick when it's the LAST thing I want. Excited, though, since I leave for the US in a few hours...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Libido: None. Sure it will rise soon enough...
Joints: Fine.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: N/A.
Quality of Training: Good. Run was much better than I expected.
Pump and Vascularity: No pump...Vascularity fairly average...
Muscle Hardness/Density: Upper body.
Body Composition and Look: Feeling rather uncomfortable and not looking that great to my eyes (compared to a few days ago, but that's understandable). It won't matter though, because over the next 10-14 days I will be back to feeling and looking better (and then it's aiming for 7% BF).
Overall Sense of Feeling: This morning I had no voice when I woke up (coming back through the day). My head was stuffy. My throat was sore and scratchy. My eyes were bloodshot and tired. My body was burning up. However, none of that matters too much. Because this time tomorrow I will be in the US (and a week OFF training will do me some GOOD)!!!
Day 199
0920 - 5.7km Run:
Even though body was NOT wanting to do ANYthing, forced myself to go for a run, since it's my last day of training for a week (yes, you heard me RIGHT!) Started out well. First 2.1km were done at 4 min/km pace (the treadmill must be paying off here). Slowed though, after ~15 minutes, when I started tasting blood thick in my throat. Legs started feeling more dead as I continued. Glad to get home. Averaged 4.4 min/km over the whole run (not bad considering how I feel and what my final averages were over 5.7km last week).
0954 - Abs (no recovery between exercises):
1. s/b crunch (270 to 189 degrees) x 25
2. s/b wall crunch (feet on wall, knees at 90 degree flexion) x 25
3. s/b double-leg raise x 25
4. s/b roll-out x 25
5. Plank x 1 min
1001 - Stretch 26 min.
Sleep - Time and Quality: ~2130-0708 (waking at 0315, 0325, 0420 and 0655), so ~9.5 hours sleep. Deep and dark and full of dreams...
Mental Alertness/Focus: Been there (has needed to be)...
Energy: Went for a run, even though I felt like absolute sh*te...
Motivation: No motivation for training right now. But after the last week motivation to get back into good nutrition is starting to rise.
Mood/Aggression: Too tired to have much of a mood. Slightly irritable that I am sick when it's the LAST thing I want. Excited, though, since I leave for the US in a few hours...
Stress: A 7 on the 1 to 10 'stress scale'.
Libido: None. Sure it will rise soon enough...
Joints: Fine.
Endurance: Excellent.
Strength: N/A.
Quality of Training: Good. Run was much better than I expected.
Pump and Vascularity: No pump...Vascularity fairly average...
Muscle Hardness/Density: Upper body.
Body Composition and Look: Feeling rather uncomfortable and not looking that great to my eyes (compared to a few days ago, but that's understandable). It won't matter though, because over the next 10-14 days I will be back to feeling and looking better (and then it's aiming for 7% BF).
Overall Sense of Feeling: This morning I had no voice when I woke up (coming back through the day). My head was stuffy. My throat was sore and scratchy. My eyes were bloodshot and tired. My body was burning up. However, none of that matters too much. Because this time tomorrow I will be in the US (and a week OFF training will do me some GOOD)!!!
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
Back to Basics
The next 7 days I am going to be using only the basic staples:
Creatine
* NeoVar Recomped: 2 caps 15-20 min pre-breakfast, 2 caps 15-20 min pre-lunch/dinner, and 4 caps last thing at night (non-resistance training days).
Joint Support
* OsteoSport: 4 caps first thing in the morning.
Vitamins/Minerals
* Complete-Balance: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
* Bio-Mend: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
Good Fats
* Omega-Essentials: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
Protein/BCAA's
* BC+EAA: 3 scoops twice daily.
The next 7 days I am going to be using only the basic staples:
Creatine
* NeoVar Recomped: 2 caps 15-20 min pre-breakfast, 2 caps 15-20 min pre-lunch/dinner, and 4 caps last thing at night (non-resistance training days).
Joint Support
* OsteoSport: 4 caps first thing in the morning.
Vitamins/Minerals
* Complete-Balance: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
* Bio-Mend: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
Good Fats
* Omega-Essentials: 2 caps immediately post-breakfast.
Protein/BCAA's
* BC+EAA: 3 scoops twice daily.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
They treat me fine; I have used only the staples before...Cheers. Trip has been good so far
I feel for you; hope that you get better asap! The coughing and feeling like you are ripping your throat out is no fun at all; nor is the not being able to breathe.
I had a good flight here (12 hours passed pretty quickly!)
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