snagency
Banned
you running that beef & grapefruit diet yet H?
you got me considering a lil run myself in the very near future, when I start trying to cut. I'm picturing this scheme along w/ OEP+RC, oooooo.. :Thinkingof_:
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you got me considering a lil run myself in the very near future, when I start trying to cut. I'm picturing this scheme along w/ OEP+RC, oooooo.. :Thinkingof_:
DreamWeaver
Legend
I have experienced some knee issues for the first time, I found that those DC quad stretches really help... don't know why...
DreamWeaver
Legend
bingo! :439:
guess I can come out and be public with the new addition now..dosing this twice daily, 3 caps each with breakfast and dinner. this is my first time doing TNA.
I am already feeling it kick in.
WTF!! it's been like 3 days!! Man that's quick, then Testopro was quick too, the agression took me by storn.
snagency
Banned
I started it FRI night, so actually my dose here this morning was the tenth @ 3caps per..still quick tho, agreed.
no aggression to speak of (other than my normally aggressive self), just a noticeable improvement in mood, lil libido kick (despite my still-wounded soldier
), and an all-around improvement in fullness. that last one may just be the synergism with the A-Stack, but still.. :thumbsup:
DreamWeaver
Legend
I started it FRI night, so actually my dose here this morning was the tenth @ 3caps per..still quick tho, agreed.
no aggression to speak of (other than my normally aggressive self), just a noticeable improvement in mood, lil libido kick (despite my still-wounded soldier
Divanil makes me feel full... then so does Prime...
snagency
Banned
awesome freaking chest/bi day today! :dance:
felt like slinging some heavy iron around today instead of my hi-rep superset format (I'll do that from time to time), ran with some 3x5's, some different exercises (flat DB, incline BB, decline flyes for chest; then incline DB curls out to sides, standing BB curls, concentration curls), 90sec rests thruout..mannnn did I feel strong! :firedevil:
I'm hella pumped, oooo tempted to snap a pic but gonna lay off for now, lest I be accused of being vain again.. :biglaugh:
next round of pics are gonna be smoking is all I can say. :yup:
felt like slinging some heavy iron around today instead of my hi-rep superset format (I'll do that from time to time), ran with some 3x5's, some different exercises (flat DB, incline BB, decline flyes for chest; then incline DB curls out to sides, standing BB curls, concentration curls), 90sec rests thruout..mannnn did I feel strong! :firedevil:
I'm hella pumped, oooo tempted to snap a pic but gonna lay off for now, lest I be accused of being vain again.. :biglaugh:
next round of pics are gonna be smoking is all I can say. :yup:
snagency
Banned
my mini-review of LG Sciences Lipotropic and BC+EAA:
in the past couple days I've phased out the Lipotropic, in fact now I'm consuming all real food at every meal for the time being..I had been having an issue with loose stool (and frequency of such as well), couldn't put my finger on it. all other protein powders I use, I have experience with and have never had any such issues.
anyway, since I have eliminated the gemma, my stools are back to where they usual are - solid, and 1x/day (shortly after I wake up - I'm pretty regular)..I can only conclude the Lipotropic to be the issue.
[note that I had a similar problem earlier in the yr when hi-dosing resveratrol, but that went away when I eliminated this from my line-up.]
as for the BC+EAA, I like this, def thumbs up. solid sourcing, great profile, mixability is perfect..my only negative is the container; the way it is shaped (tall & skinny), when you get below the half-way mark it becomes difficult to get your hand in there to scoop out the product, not a very user-friendly design.. :frustrate:
in the past couple days I've phased out the Lipotropic, in fact now I'm consuming all real food at every meal for the time being..I had been having an issue with loose stool (and frequency of such as well), couldn't put my finger on it. all other protein powders I use, I have experience with and have never had any such issues.
anyway, since I have eliminated the gemma, my stools are back to where they usual are - solid, and 1x/day (shortly after I wake up - I'm pretty regular)..I can only conclude the Lipotropic to be the issue.
[note that I had a similar problem earlier in the yr when hi-dosing resveratrol, but that went away when I eliminated this from my line-up.]
as for the BC+EAA, I like this, def thumbs up. solid sourcing, great profile, mixability is perfect..my only negative is the container; the way it is shaped (tall & skinny), when you get below the half-way mark it becomes difficult to get your hand in there to scoop out the product, not a very user-friendly design.. :frustrate:
hman85
Well-known member
Yes in a way. I am consuming at least 3 a day but not every meal. I am more just recomping right now and adding more cardio and less carbs. Carbs are still in the normal range on workout days but then drop to none except for grapefruit on non workout days. I am already noticing a loss in fat and it seems to make me alot drier too. :439:
snagency
Banned
although I'm not saying I'm glad this happened to you AZ, at least it's confirmation I'm not alone and just weird!
I never really followed any logs (uh, no pun intended
) on this product, didn't know too much about it, so I'd not heard if that was common.
snagency
Banned
interesting scheme.
hman85
Well-known member
Do you think it is a decent protocol?
snagency
Banned
it is if it's working.
never tried anything quite like before myself, don't know how the macro shifts would react.
one thing I do know is, I'm thinking seriously of just dropping that beef & grapefruit diet into my gameplan for a week..
salivating at the prospect of eating 3lbs of red meat a day! :bow28: love me some beef! :food:
I'm really curious to see what OEP+RC would do with that diet. :think:
hman85
Well-known member
it is if it's working.
never tried anything quite like before myself, don't know how the macro shifts would react.
one thing I do know is, I'm thinking seriously of just dropping that beef & grapefruit diet into my gameplan for a week..
salivating at the prospect of eating 3lbs of red meat a day! :bow28: love me some beef! :food:
I'm really curious to see what OEP+RC would do with that diet. :think:
What do you mean about the macro shifts?
snagency
Banned
flipping those macro intakes around like you're talking about.
I mean, when you stay in the hi-protein/fairly hi-fat/low-carb zone for awhile, I think you realize better benefits toward the end, and taking it 10 days is ridiculous..the longer the body stays in this continued intake (to a point, obviously) the more notable and potentially drastic changes can be made.
flipping back and forth from this to a higher carb on a frequent basis, I don't know if this would be as effective IMO.
but, like you said, it's working for you. I'm not trying to tell you to change!
I mean, when you stay in the hi-protein/fairly hi-fat/low-carb zone for awhile, I think you realize better benefits toward the end, and taking it 10 days is ridiculous..the longer the body stays in this continued intake (to a point, obviously) the more notable and potentially drastic changes can be made.
flipping back and forth from this to a higher carb on a frequent basis, I don't know if this would be as effective IMO.
but, like you said, it's working for you. I'm not trying to tell you to change!
snagency
Banned
hmmm..you've stimulated my brain H. :slap:
upon further thought, three things:
that's just another form of carb cycling; I love beef anyway for my preferred source of protein (probably eat a lb of this or more on more days thru the yr than not); and grapefruit is a diuretic (among other positive attributes).
that really sounds good. I generally don't like to have fruit beyond the mornings, but then grapefruit is a lil different.
upon further thought, three things:
that's just another form of carb cycling; I love beef anyway for my preferred source of protein (probably eat a lb of this or more on more days thru the yr than not); and grapefruit is a diuretic (among other positive attributes).
that really sounds good. I generally don't like to have fruit beyond the mornings, but then grapefruit is a lil different.
hman85
Well-known member
Alot of girls tell me that , except wait....it's not the brain I am stimulating Giggity giggity
snagency
Banned
:trout:
snagency
Banned
yeah, cardio and off days as well, standard carbs on weight days. that was the issue that I had to wrap my head around, if combining w/ moderate to high carb intake on weight-training days.
I usually think outside the box like that, but I was more focused on the beef & grapefruit combo the way I run it - and that is only a short-term diet, not something you want to run extended time (2 weeks at the most, and I actually like 7-10 days duration).
the way H is utilizing it, his format could be a run pretty much indefinitely.
thundergod
Well-known member
It's a damn shame that I absolutely abhor and detest grapefruit!! YECCH!! 
uke:
But Beef......oooooh so gooood!!!:32: :684: :food:
I love it like bees like honey!
BEEF: IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER......and in Thunder's belly!! :yumyum: :yup: LOL
uke:But Beef......oooooh so gooood!!!:32: :684: :food:
I love it like bees like honey!
BEEF: IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER......and in Thunder's belly!! :yumyum: :yup: LOL
snagency
Banned
haha, yeah..and breakfast..and lunch... :439:
love me some beef & eggs for breakfast - be it steak or hamburger! :yup:
snagency
Banned
day off today, total rest.
have a couple demos coming up this w/e for USP, I'll be traveling to GNC's in Bloomington this SAT (from 2-6) and Terre Haute SUN (12-4), so I thought briefly I might get some cardio in this morning..
nahhh.
I'll still be able to workout SAT morning before I leave, and will only miss SUN, so 2 total rest days couple days apart is probably needed anyway.
have a couple demos coming up this w/e for USP, I'll be traveling to GNC's in Bloomington this SAT (from 2-6) and Terre Haute SUN (12-4), so I thought briefly I might get some cardio in this morning..
nahhh.
I'll still be able to workout SAT morning before I leave, and will only miss SUN, so 2 total rest days couple days apart is probably needed anyway.
thundergod
Well-known member
Damn, you're psychic!! Got some lean burgers on the Foreman grill and some scrambled egg whites going. Gonna put me some mustard on 'em too, just for a Snagency moment. ha ha
Whoops.....gotta go check on it!!! :run:
snagency
Banned
oh, forgot to mention: all this talk about beef & grapefruit inpired me..
before I left the house this morning, decided to pull the trigger on my version of this diet, starting today. made up my patties I'll need for the day and packed 'em in Tupperware, along with some grapefruit. this is a pretty easy way to pack meals for the w/e trip too, have all the beef made SAT morning before I leave, packaged away, and I have these containers too that hold 1/2 grapefruit (eat half, store the other half till next time I eat). sounds like a plan..just couldn't wait on running this, anxious to see the results w/ OEP/RC in the mix like I mentioned.
before I left the house this morning, decided to pull the trigger on my version of this diet, starting today. made up my patties I'll need for the day and packed 'em in Tupperware, along with some grapefruit. this is a pretty easy way to pack meals for the w/e trip too, have all the beef made SAT morning before I leave, packaged away, and I have these containers too that hold 1/2 grapefruit (eat half, store the other half till next time I eat). sounds like a plan..just couldn't wait on running this, anxious to see the results w/ OEP/RC in the mix like I mentioned.
snagency
Banned
hman85
Well-known member
Seeing as you are already a picture whore(i kid i kid) You should do a little pre post picture setup for this grapefruit run and let us see what really is going down. Just a thought
snagency
Banned
haha.. :ntome:
yeah that would seem to be right up my alley..unfortunately, I don't have my camera today - daughter took it to school for a class project. she'll be back tonight with it, we'll see if I got time to get it done. I'll be busy getting last minute things done before I head out on my trip.
if I don't have time - maybe I'll embrace the concept of keeping you in suspense till the end.. :shhh:
yeah that would seem to be right up my alley..unfortunately, I don't have my camera today - daughter took it to school for a class project. she'll be back tonight with it, we'll see if I got time to get it done. I'll be busy getting last minute things done before I head out on my trip.
if I don't have time - maybe I'll embrace the concept of keeping you in suspense till the end.. :shhh:
snagency
Banned
killa leg day, strength was up and just really rocked the session..
still craving the heavy weights, worked in the 5-8rep range for 6 sets ATG BB squats (finished @ 305x5, no pain, very pleased), followed w/ leg extension/curl ss for 4 sets, then an isolated triple drop-set on the leg curls after that; finished with standing BB calf raises off plate and donkey raises w/ the wife and plate on the back.
feeling really good..definitely noting a difference in overall mood since the addition of TNA, and a definite increase in muscle hardness.
still craving the heavy weights, worked in the 5-8rep range for 6 sets ATG BB squats (finished @ 305x5, no pain, very pleased
), followed w/ leg extension/curl ss for 4 sets, then an isolated triple drop-set on the leg curls after that; finished with standing BB calf raises off plate and donkey raises w/ the wife and plate on the back. feeling really good..definitely noting a difference in overall mood since the addition of TNA, and a definite increase in muscle hardness.
DreamWeaver
Legend
killa leg day, strength was up and just really rocked the session..
still craving the heavy weights, worked in the 5-8rep range for 6 sets ATG BB squats (finished @ 305x5, no pain, very pleased
feeling really good..definitely noting a difference in overall mood since the addition of TNA, and a definite increase in muscle hardness.
Good to know, these are tell tale indications of a good response to this type of product.
snagency
Banned
DreamWeaver
Legend
Yah that's what I got it for... a little icing on the the cake...
thundergod
Well-known member
Smokin' workout Snags!! :sasmokin:
Just totally wrecked shit I see!!! Keep slaying those evil weights dude!!!:duel:
Just totally wrecked shit I see!!! Keep slaying those evil weights dude!!!:duel:
snagency
Banned
thx TG, I'm on it! :run:
another day, another unreal training session..
blasted the shoulders and triceps today, unreal energy thruout, strength continues to flourish everywhere.
lil pic attached..weight at 196.0 even upon rising.
attended a pre-Super Bowl party last night (I do live in Indiana y'know) and ate some foods that aren't on my typical menu.. 
anyway, I'm not as tight as I should be (have been) due to this, but I'll tighten up again quickly.
I need to think about shaving again..
another day, another unreal training session..
blasted the shoulders and triceps today, unreal energy thruout, strength continues to flourish everywhere.
lil pic attached..weight at 196.0 even upon rising.
attended a pre-Super Bowl party last night (I do live in Indiana y'know
) and ate some foods that aren't on my typical menu.. anyway, I'm not as tight as I should be (have been) due to this, but I'll tighten up again quickly.
I need to think about shaving again..
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snagency
Banned
thx AZ..always appreciate the feedback bro!
inclement weather forced a cancellation of my demos this w/e..so. I get to stay home and cook good stuff.
2 cups broccoli veggie stir-fry, made in 1 TBS EVOO
5ox 96% lean ground beef on toasted Ezekiel
slice of 2% pepperjack cheese
I love this meal.
inclement weather forced a cancellation of my demos this w/e..so. I get to stay home and cook good stuff.
2 cups broccoli veggie stir-fry, made in 1 TBS EVOO
5ox 96% lean ground beef on toasted Ezekiel
slice of 2% pepperjack cheese
I love this meal.
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snagency
Banned
snagency
Banned
back day was just grooving this morning.
still rolling with my heavier weight/lower rep mode.
bent DB rows, bent BB rows reverse-grip, D-grip pulldowns to front, D-grip seated rows..3 sets each, 6-12 rep range.
hanging leg raises, decline sit-ups, and V-ups finished off the abs.
lil sneak peek pic of the front spread..have to maintain my reputation as a picture whore around heah.. :lol:
will seriously try to contain my pics from here on out, as I plan on ending this log at the end of the month.
plan on posting full-body shots at that point..let's see what I can get done by then.
still rolling with my heavier weight/lower rep mode.
bent DB rows, bent BB rows reverse-grip, D-grip pulldowns to front, D-grip seated rows..3 sets each, 6-12 rep range.
hanging leg raises, decline sit-ups, and V-ups finished off the abs.
lil sneak peek pic of the front spread..have to maintain my reputation as a picture whore around heah.. :lol:
will seriously try to contain my pics from here on out, as I plan on ending this log at the end of the month.
plan on posting full-body shots at that point..let's see what I can get done by then.
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thundergod
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Looking like you're carved out of granite there brotha. Way beyond just dense. Like steel in the place of muscles.
Looking Snag-a-riffic!!! :clap2::yup:
Looking Snag-a-riffic!!! :clap2::yup: