Kix, check this out... great deadlift vid
i love this little Canadian MF'er... i am so jealous of his form...
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DAY 4
Dosed 3 thyrocaps and 2 alcar. Diet was pretty clean but I did have a Krispy Kreme glazed donut post-wo. That was my carb source for the day lol.
I can't multiquote right now for some reason... Sorry it took me a bit to get back to you I had military stuff today.
So I see that you cut back which should not give any sort of problems. Once you normalize to that dose I don't see a problem bumping back up!
I see that you took to Google to see if anyone else had experienced any sort of "eye twitching" side effects. Be careful with that you have NO idea who is on the other end of those posts and the fact that they are posting those "side effects' may just make yours seem more pronounced. I honestly think that it may just be like your bloat that surely enough dissipated with your relaxing of being overly aware.
Your eyes can twitch for quite a few different reasons that have nothing to do with the taking of ALCAR including dehydration etc. I'm not saying you're dehydrated but just giving an example. It may just be a case of something that would have happened normally but since you're ingesting a new substance you are being overly aware. It may not, and don't mistake this as me discrediting what you have experienced. Just my 2 cents. I think that within a few days at 2 caps you'll start to get used to taking something new, find that everything is A-OK and be ready for the bump right back up
PS eat a doughnut after working out NBD... Little treats here and there will keep you sane![]()
Ya if you are going to have awesome treats do it post workout. Pretty much the basis of my "diet" now.
I eat my treats right before bed ;-)
I kid I kid...
And you eat boat loads of carbs!!!!
- Valdez
That I do haha my diet consists of mass amounts of food period Lmao
Ahhhh the life de powerlifter....
I can't multiquote right now for some reason... Sorry it took me a bit to get back to you I had military stuff today.
So I see that you cut back which should not give any sort of problems. Once you normalize to that dose I don't see a problem bumping back up!
I see that you took to Google to see if anyone else had experienced any sort of "eye twitching" side effects. Be careful with that you have NO idea who is on the other end of those posts and the fact that they are posting those "side effects' may just make yours seem more pronounced. I honestly think that it may just be like your bloat that surely enough dissipated with your relaxing of being overly aware.
Your eyes can twitch for quite a few different reasons that have nothing to do with the taking of ALCAR including dehydration etc. I'm not saying you're dehydrated but just giving an example. It may just be a case of something that would have happened normally but since you're ingesting a new substance you are being overly aware. It may not, and don't mistake this as me discrediting what you have experienced. Just my 2 cents. I think that within a few days at 2 caps you'll start to get used to taking something new, find that everything is A-OK and be ready for the bump right back up
PS eat a doughnut after working out NBD... Little treats here and there will keep you sane![]()
Ya if you are going to have awesome treats do it post workout. Pretty much the basis of my "diet" now.
That I do haha my diet consists of mass amounts of food period Lmao
Ahhhh the life de powerlifter....
Air, one world - Jelly!!!
DW, have you tried carb backloading? I've read bits and pieces on Kiefer's site and message boards but it seems to me it would be better suited for recomping than losing lots of weight.
I used carb back loading before it was "carb backloading" lol. I only used it when trying to add mass though, never while cutting.
Mine is a bit different from this traditional concept that's going on now. From the traditional aspect, I'm sure it would work if you get the calories right. With that, lays the problem, IMO. I would struggle with portion control so that's why I use it during my "off-season" so I can more liberal.
You make a good point. I want this log to be as open and honest as possible and so I am taking notes as to how my body reacts. And it also never hurts to stay informed.It started the 2nd day after I started taking the full dosages on top of getting little sleep that night, so there are definitely multiple factors at play. There may be other factors involved when it comes to other people but knowing that that might be a potential side effect makes me feel like I'm not so crazy. Hope that makes sense!
DAY 5
Did some hill sprints this morning and damn it was fuggin cold!!! Could barely catch my breath on the way down but glad I got it out of the way. Dosed 2 Thyrocaps and 1 alcar ~30 min after my workout today. Did not feel a twitch upon waking, or during my workout, but after I dosed I can feel it a bit in my right eye again. Will keep Alcar to 1 pill today. Tomorrow I'm going to just take thyrocaps alone upon waking to see if I can isolate the issue.
Sidenote: Yesterday I took 1 alcar and 2 thyrocaps upon waking and another alcar pre-wo around 3 p.m. I decided to keep it at 2 alcar pills because my right eye was twitchy the entire afternoon. Night time comes around and I only take my 3rd thyrocap around 6 p.m. By that time my eye had stopped twitching and was fine for the duration of the night.
Setting the goal is the first step to accomplishment, right?! Lets get it!!!Thought of a mini goal last night while I was laying in bed trying to sleep. My jean size right now is a 10 (them thick legs :02: ) and I can fit into them comfortably. I can fit into a size 8 but it's skin tight. At the end of this run I'd like to be able to fit into a size 8 comfortably.![]()
OK so I know I've been slacking but starting pictures are now posted. I'm not really happy with them - them love handles and thighs :thumbsdown: !! But I'm hoping for big changes within the next few months!
OK so I know I've been slacking but starting pictures are now posted. I'm not really happy with them - them love handles and thighs :thumbsdown: !! But I'm hoping for big changes within the next few months!
If you're unhappy, just fuel for the fire!
You're well on your way, you got this!!!!!!!!
If you're unhappy, just fuel for the fire!
You're well on your way, you got this!!!!!!!!
Absolutely DW!!! Fantastic advice!!!
Don't get down on yourself Kix, others will gladly do that for you. Take the goals of where you want to be, put those in your head instead of what you don't like and don't look back!!! Keep driving forward towards your goals, dig deep and let nothing stop you.
Stay consistent with your routine, nutrition and supplementation or you'll just be setting yourself up for disappointment. You got this no problem and when you crush these goals you'll have a sense of accomplishment. Take it day by day lady, we have faith in you
- Valdez
I've decided to hold off on taking supps today. It's also my rest day thankfully cuz I feel burnt out. Holiday stress is getting to me and I haven't slept very much. Woke up this morning and my left eye was swollen so I applied a cold compress and took some ibuprofen for that. Will resume again tomorrow.
DAY 8
Dosed 1 thyrocap and 3 alcar. Diet has not been the greatest the past two days. Gonna have to start cleaning it up tomorrow!
Its kinda hard to eat clean this time of year, starting at Thanksgiving until now. With all the leftovers, candy, etc. But I guess thats why New Years is the next holiday, so resolutions can be made. My resolution is starting next week before new years, to get back in the gym. I've been really slacking.Wait..... you mean a philly cheesesteak pizza from Domino's and Reese's PB mini cups aren't the greatest diet choices?!? Girl....I bet I have you beat on the bad eating for the month!!!!
Its kinda hard to eat clean this time of year, starting at Thanksgiving until now. With all the leftovers, candy, etc. But I guess thats why New Years is the next holiday, so resolutions can be made. My resolution is starting next week before new years, to get back in the gym. I've been really slacking.
Wait..... you mean a philly cheesesteak pizza from Domino's and Reese's PB mini cups aren't the greatest diet choices?!? Girl....I bet I have you beat on the bad eating for the month!!!!
How's the eye??
You and me both girl.I hear ya! Made myself sick with all the treats! And it looks like I'll be ringing in the new year a little heavier than expected. 2013 is upon us, so let's get chit done!!![]()
I'm starting my PH-17 (from LG Sciences) log next week. Gonna get shredded by spring time.:woohoo:
ThanksGet it boy! I imagine the gym is gonna be packed for the next few weeks!
Heeeeyyyyyyy yo!!!!!!!!!!
What's on the workout agenda today?!!!!!
I have a fun back day planned![]()
Do work kix!! Can't wait for an update!
- Valdez
How is the eye?
#tmi? Lol you and my chick both!
- Valdez
Seems like it is under control now. I think it started due to lack of sleep, holiday stress, and a less than stellar diet. Took the full dosage today for alcar and thyrocaps and feel OK so will repeat again tomorrow.![]()
DAY 10
Dosed 1 thyrocap upon waking and 1 alcar a few hours later. Dosed alcar again pre wo and will dose another thyrocap before dinner and alcar before bed. *Almost* didn't work out today but I took my pre-wo and after that I was in the zone!
What was your workout?
- Valdez