Mass_69's Quest for the Gold!! Yellow Gold, That Is

[Mass_69]

Got my sample yesterday, and tried it before going to the gym. Noticed a nice pump, but I don't want to start attributing anything after just one dose. Now about the taste... USP was right, there's definitely a trade-off for the results. It tastes like burned-@$$holes-death!! (Sorry USP). Can't wait for the caps, though,

My log will be slightly different than some of the other testers, as I will be going away to get married in a few weeks. USP would like me to make as much progress as possible for the next 2 weeks leading up to the wedding. Therefore, I will be dosing at 1/4 teaspoon, 4x/day.

I will continue to use YG while I am away, but I also plan on eating a lot, and have limited access to a workout facility.

Now for a little about me...

Starting Stats: Taken This Past Sunday Morning, Cold
Height: 6'
Weight: 207.4 lbs.
Chest: 46 1/8"
Waist: 36 4/8" - This was not at the belly button. Will need to do
Arms: 16 1/8"
Thighs: 25" - This was a little higher than 8" above knee
BF%: 12.0% - Done with Digital Calipers. I'd guess it's a little higher

Just realized I #$*%ed up and forgot to take pumped measurements last night before really starting YG.

My main goal in this is fat-loss &/or recomposition. Here is a sample of my daily meal routine:

15 minutes before eating 1/4 teaspoon Ygold
~8:00am - WPI & Almonds (20) or Egg whites 2 slices of ezekiel or multi grain or 1 cup oatmeal(mix oatmeal with WPI and almond)

11:00am- 2 whole eggs 5-7 whites, 2 slices of bread, apple

15 minutes before eating 1/4 teaspoon Ygold
~3:00pm- Turkey breast on Ezekiel 4:9 bread or multi-grain bread, banana, almonds

15 minutes before eating 1/4 teaspoon Ygold
~6:00pm - Usually about 6-8oz of meat (typically chicken breast), some type of carb (usually 3/4 - 1 cup of brown rice)

~7:00pm - Sip on 1 1/2 scoops WPI + Xtend (just ran out), and head to the gym soon.

15 minutes before eating 1/4 teaspoon Ygold
~8:30-9:00 - 2 scoops WPI mixed with cup of oatmeal, almonds or leftover from whatever was cooked for dinner.

Typical Workout Week:

I've been debating on what type of workouts to do with the YG. Goal is to get in 3-4 days of weightlifting per week. Since I am trying to lose fat, I'm keeping the reps high and rest periods low. Going with the Push/Pull configuration, and 20-30 minutes of aerobic cardio per workout day (not counting an other "extra" cardio activities outside the gym).

Monday - Chest & Tris, All Exercises 3 Sets 10-12 reps

10 minute Cardio warm-up
Bench Press
Dumbbell Flyes
Lying French Press
Incline Dumbbell Press
Overhead Tricep Extensions
Pullovers (sometimes)
Cardio - 15-20 minutes

I have to get creative with this day, as I strained a pec about 2 weeks ago. Couldn't even get through a warm-up last week. I actually did a total upper body this past Monday, skipping chest of course.

Tuesday - Legs & Abs, All Exercises 3 Sets 10-12 reps

10 minute cardio warm-up
Leg Press
Seated Leg Curl
Leg Extensions
Hanging Knee Raise
Cable Crunch
Oblique Crunch
Cardio - 15-20 minutes

Thursday - Back & Bis, All Exercises 3 Sets 10-12 reps

10 minute cardio warm-up
T-Bar Rows
EZ-Curls or Preacher Curls
Lat Pull-Down
Dumbell or Hammer Curls
Seated Machine/Cable Rows
Back Extensions (sometimes)
Cardio - 15-20 minutes

Friday or Saturday - Shoulder & Calves, All Exercises 3 Sets 10-12 reps

10 minute cardio warm-up
Upright EZ-Bar Row
Standing Calf Raises
Arnold Press
Seated Calf Raises
Dumbell Lateral Raise
Shrugs
Cardio - 15-20 minutes

Again, this is a sample, and I usually tweak it by instinct or schedule.

Here are a few pics I snapped off this morning in a hurry. I also just realized that they do not exactly meet USP's instructions :trout: . USP - I can take some w/a newspaper tomorrow if needed.

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[Guest]

Looks good!

Best is to take like a tequila shot and chase it with a diet beverage so the taste does not linger..

 

[jminis]

Looks good!

Best is to take like a tequila shot and chase it with a diet beverage so the taste does not linger..

The taste lingers like a fat chick after a heavy night of drinking. She's not going anywhere in the morning and either is yellow gold.

P.S. I can say that for commercial spot if you'd like. I'll be damned if it wouldn't catch your target markets attention

 

[protomike]

The taste lingers like a fat chick after a heavy night of drinking. She's not going anywhere in the morning and either is yellow gold.

P.S. I can say that for commercial spot if you'd like. I'll be damned if it wouldn't catch your target markets attention

actually taking it with some warm tea is alot better than with just room temp water.

 

[jonesboy]

Yeah i tried some OJ this morining with it and NO that didn't do it... would it be ok to mix it with a protein/oatmeal shake??

 

[Guest]

Yeah i tried some OJ this morining with it and NO that didn't do it... would it be ok to mix it with a protein/oatmeal shake??

oooo that would be the worst shake in the world. You can mask this stuff just learn to enjoy it. You are a supplement gangsta!

 

[Mass_69]

I'm Gangsta!

I took it shot-style this morning, and that helps vs. tasting it over and over mixed in a drink. Dropped the 1/4 teaspoon of mix in my mouth, and chased it with about 24 oz of water.

GANGSTA!!

Did a flex test last night (no gym), and didn't necesarily notice a difference in density, but there may have been a little more muscle "fullness." Contrary to my looks in the pictures, I'm pretty solid once you get past the the first layer. If/when I start to notice muscle density, I can say I'll be impressed.

On another note, measured stomach at the belly-button this morning, and it was ~37" (since I initially measured at the waistline).

 

[protomike]

oooo that would be the worst shake in the world. You can mask this stuff just learn to enjoy it. You are a supplement gangsta!

im really thinkin warm green tea hits the spot when it comes to lessening the flavor of YG.

 

[Mass_69]

Edited 1st Post

I added Workout Schedule to the 1st Post:

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[Mass_69]

Last night was Legs & Abs. Endurance seemed OK, but I haven't noticed a change in pumps or hardness.

One thing that I have seemed to notice is that joint pain seems to be eased a little bit. Other than that, nothing else to report through 2 full days.

 

[Mass_69]

Did not work out last night, late day at work

Did some extra flexing though, when I got home. :bb3: Chest, which has not been really worked for two weeks, felt like it was getting a nice pump, and actually got a little painfull (the pump, not the injury).

This morning, chest felt kinda as though it had been worked out. Noticing some volumizing, but haven't necessarily felt "harder."

Weight was up to 209 lbs. this morning, a little over 1.5 lbs. from starting point.

I had plans tonight (was supposed to go to gym last night), so I have to get creative if I'm going to work in some gym time later on.

 

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[Mass_69]

Update

Friday night I had plans, but was able to squeeze in a little cardio.

Saturday was a softball championship double-header, so I got in an alternative source of cardio. Performed well (8 for 9, 2 2B, 3 HR, 12 RBI in 2 games). Can't really say how much of that could be attributed to YG. I did start to notice the "hardness" factor that I had been missing.

Sunday - Sore as a muthaph*kka!!! We hadn't played in about 1 month (couldn't get the fields), but I have been doing cardio & weightlifting during that time. :wtf:

Tonight I'll get in my first weight-lifting exercises since Wednesday (I know, BAD MASS!! :whip. Can't "weight" for the PUMPS!!

 

[Mass_69]

Updates

Hardness & pumps are definitely there. Muscles feel "full" between workouts. Workouts on the other hand haven't necessarily improved. My endurance seemed to be down. I could attribute that to a few things, so I don't know how much of a direct role YG would have with that. Oddly enough too, is that DOMS seemed to have increased slightly :blink: ??

USP - I'm wondering if I should increase carbs or alter my diet in some way? I'm thinking that may be contributing to the endurance (maybe slightly hypo?). With my main goal pertaining to fat-loss, I have the fear of adding carbs.

Weighed in this morning at 210.x (I forgot) lbs. this morning. Haven't measured anything else, so I can't say for sure where the weight went

 

[Mass_69]

Small updates:

My main goal was to get good results over the 2 week period leading to my wedding. I'm at the 2 week period. I will admit, I was supposed to dose at 4x/day, and I did miss a dose a few times with all the things going on.

Here are pics I snapped Saturday after the gym. I do cardio for 20 minutes after weights, so the pics are lacking some of the pump I get from weights in the gym, but I'm not quite cold in them either.

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I will try to continue use as I am away. Overall it's a solid product. My measurements are up ~1/8-1/4" but waist hasn't changed. I was a bit disappointed in the lack of fat loss, but I'm also aware this was only a 2 week period.