Soldier gets shredded with Pro Xanthine 500-xt(sponsored)

chefbo said:
know what you mean about thermos. last one I did about shook me out of my skin had to end up tossing that stuff. I am really sensitive to anything over stimmed these days. it messes with my bp like a b*&^h. I didn't even do a preworkout yesterday and I was zoning on the pro x. great so far. you need any tips on micro cooking let me know I am a college chef so I can help.
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Yeah in the past I was so stimmed that I couldn't finish my workouts or even come close. Havnt had any bad effects at all yet. Lifts have been completed :)
 
Not being overstimulated is where this and PX Black really rock. A smooth constant energy is far greater then a huge burst then a crash afterwards.
 
Took the first pill today around 10am. Now I am tired as hell because I forgot to bring the second pill to my classes today. First one energy was great but I'm soo sleepy right now. Might also be tired because of the epi-v which is possible. Had a nice arms day today, will post food log and lifting tonight
 
IrishSoldier said:
Took the first pill today around 10am. Now I am tired as hell because I forgot to bring the second pill to my classes today. First one energy was great but I'm soo sleepy right now. Might also be tired because of the epi-v which is possible. Had a nice arms day today, will post food log and lifting tonight
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How has food intake been today? Also how much sleep did you get. Could both be big reasons for lack of energy. Also don't forget you are at a caloric deficit so your energy is going to suffer some.
 
Montego1 said:
How has food intake been today? Also how much sleep did you get. Could both be big reasons for lack of energy. Also don't forget you are at a caloric deficit so your energy is going to suffer some.
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Yeah I kind of assumed so about the caloric deficit too. I have been changing a lot with my diet, adding cardio and higher volume lifts. I think it just caught up to me today, good thing I lifted around 11:30 already
 
Day 3- Biceps n Triceps

Standing Dumbbell Curls:
Warmup - 40x8
45x8
45x8

Isolated Dumbbell Curls:
25x10
25x10

Arm Curl Machine:
75x8
75x8
75x8
(Good burn after all of these lifts)

Ended Biceps with some High Cable Curls(One arm at a time):
17.5x8
17.5x8
17.5x8
(Probably should of added more weight, but I did these slowly)

Tricep Pressdown Rope:
42.5x10
42.5x10
42.5x10

Seated Dip Machine:
Warmup - 130x12
170x8
170x8

Overhead Tricep Extensions:
45lb plate, 2 sets of 10

Tricep Pressdown Bar:
47.5x10
47.5x10
47.5x10
 
Day 3 Meals

Meal 1:
2 Egg Whites, with 1 Full Egg: Calories: 106, Fat: 5.12g, Carbs: < 1g, Protein: 13.2g

Chewy Granola Bar: Calories: 100, Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 17g, Protein: 1g

Meal 2:Chicken of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna In Water: Calories: 150, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 33g

Gold Standard 100% Whey, Cookies N Cream(2 scoops): Calories: 260, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 48g

Meal 3:
Spinach: Serving Size: 2.5 cups, Calories: 17.5, Fat: 0.25g, Carbs: 2.75g, Protein: 2.25g

Italian Salad Dressing: Serving Size: 1 tbsp, Calories: 42.8, Fat: 4.2g, Carbs: 1.5g, Protein: 0.1g

Fruit Yogurt: Serving Size: 4oz, Calories: 119, Fat: 1.59g, Carbs: 21.02g, Protein: 5.49g

Granola: Serving Size: ½ Cup, Calories: 250, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 39g, Protein: 5g

Meal 4:
Muscle Milk, Protein Nutrition Shake: Calories: 230, Fat: 9g, Carbs: 12g, Protein: 25g

Tyson Premium Chuck White Chicken, Fully Cooked, 98% Fat Free: Calories: 300, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 65g

Minute, Instant White Rice: Serving Size: ½ Cup, Calories: 200, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 45g, Protein: 5g

French Style Green Beans: Calories: 35, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 7g, Protein: 1g

TOTALS:
Calories - 1810.3, Fat - 41.16 grams, Carbs - 154.27 grams, Protein - 204.4 grams
 
I'm coming to where u live and were going to go grocery shopping :) those dang granola bars made a comeback I see :) also....check out Yoplait greek 100 yogurt. I try to stay away from the fruit on the bottom stuff as much as I can. And the Keylime flavor is pretty good. Pm me and ill give you some more snack and dinner ideas. I'm good at making meals with a low budget and not much cooking :)
 
Montego1 said:
I'm coming to where u live and were going to go grocery shopping :) those dang granola bars made a comeback I see :) also....check out Yoplait greek 100 yogurt. I try to stay away from the fruit on the bottom stuff as much as I can. And the Keylime flavor is pretty good. Pm me and ill give you some more snack and dinner ideas. I'm good at making meals with a low budget and not much cooking :)
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Haha you leave the granola bars out of this! That morning I had the eggs, for some reason I just got so hungry. I had to get some food before the rec. I have some food ideas that Im going to get this weekend. I do need more variety though since I mostly eat tuna and chicken with something else!
 
Yah just you your imagination and you can come up with some good alternatives. Snags is an expert at this.
 
My biggest concern right now is adding up my macros. Some foods are easy as **** to add up but I am uncertain on a lot of the serving sizes for food at the cafeteria such as yogurt, granola, spinach, etc.
 
Fat Secret or Myfitnesspal are both good apps to use on the cell phone. Can get a pretty close count on calories and macros using them if you search a little.
 
Yeah, that's why I like having a lot of macro pros around me. I'm looking at other peoples food logs and pooling together some ideas. Food creativity ideas are always welcome on my log! Next semester will be awesome for me. Get a huge fridge, a kitchen area, rice cooker, george foreman, and a car to pickup food on the weekends. As for now, we can definitely tweak what I have in my room.
 
Montego1 said:
Fat Secret or Myfitnesspal are both good apps to use on the cell phone. Can get a pretty close count on calories and macros using them if you search a little.
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Yeah I've been using these for sure. They work great! Only problem is the serving sizes.. Idk how many servings I'm taking in, could be under or over counting macros. Not by a lot, but still. First time logging, especially with food. Trying to make it very detailed and accurate.
 
I'm not sure what part of the world u live in.....but I go to Sams Club and get pre cooked frozen Tyson Teriaki chicken breasts and daily chef mesquite grilled chicken breasts. Very easy and u can just throw them in the microwave. Also I get the 5packs of daily chef canned chicken (large cans) and ill put a cup of brown minute ready to serve rice in with those along with fat free ranch and either hotwing sauce or low fat bbq sauce. Quaker minute oatmeal with protein powder and splenda mixed in for the mornings. I will also throw in some egg whites with that from time to time. Beef jerky. almonds. Greek yogurt. Ground turkey or beef. Can find the turkey and beef on sale at grocery stores in the manager specials pretty often. Cook it all at once and eat it within 2 days. Just a few ideas.
 
Can't wait to switch my meal plan over to the smallest possible plan and start buying my own food. I've been compiling a list of ideas from Kleen's logs, Snags food porn pics, and a few other logs. And my world aint so bad =] just lacks good variety.. completely.
 
IrishSoldier said:
My biggest concern right now is adding up my macros. Some foods are easy as **** to add up but I am uncertain on a lot of the serving sizes for food at the cafeteria such as yogurt, granola, spinach, etc.
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Talk to thw chef if thereis one and see what they can do.they should be able to hook you up.i have a couple student bbers at mine that I help guide to food choices and they are worth.there salt they should be able to get you some macros.also check out my fitness pal or livestrong.they have calculators.
 
Just an update on the effects of the supplements tonight.. Been taking 1 pro xanthine in the am around 10-11 and the other around 4-5pm. Once it kicks in, I am awake with clean energy. No cracked out feeling, and the heat kicks in! But I've noticed that the heat has been cutting out much faster than other thermogenics. Also, the food suppression is hit or miss for me! I am still taking 2 Epi-V in the morning as well. Haven't noticed any significant changes in size or weight yet. I think the Epi-V is begging me to eat while the Pro Xanthine 500-xt says "No don't do it." All in all, I am feeling really good though with the supplements. No crashes, good energy, dedicated to keep the morale high! I have noticed some extra push in the gym though. It's creepin up in the back of my head that I can do more than usual: more weight, more sets, more cardio. It's either just an ego boost or these supps are talkin to me!! Didn't have time to do legs/core today. I guess I will hit legs and core tomorrow in the am and hit shoulders and traps at home! Going home for the weekend, my cousins communion. Stocking up on food along with returning to Iron City(my home gym)!
 
have a good trip . you going home for summer break? students are going home here too gonna be quiet in the gym this weekend. like i said livestrong has a pretty good site too for serving sizes aeven has branded names on the food tracker like Sam's , walmart, whey protein brands its quite cool.
 
chefbo said:
have a good trip . you going home for summer break? students are going home here too gonna be quiet in the gym this weekend. like i said livestrong has a pretty good site too for serving sizes aeven has branded names on the food tracker like Sam's , walmart, whey protein brands its quite cool.
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Well the trackers are effective, the only problem I personally have is that I have no idea how many servings I am serving myself!!! I can't eye up 1 cup of Spinach on a plate! And nah, I get out of college around May 14th ishhh for summer break.
 
In on this! Maybe for the measurement stuff get a food scale and some measuring cups. Usually there will be a weight on the serving size and you can use that to estimate. Just a thought
 
joh408 said:
In on this! Maybe for the measurement stuff get a food scale and some measuring cups. Usually there will be a weight on the serving size and you can use that to estimate. Just a thought
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Thanks for getting in on this! But I also eat at the cafeteria, so I can't steal a plate of spinach or anything haha
 
I started this too, makes sense I am getting shredded and can use the energy...
 
I reckon that you can do it without a scale by using your hand as a guide.

Palm = 30g protein
Fist = 25g carbs
2 fingers = 15g fat.

Just a rough guide but when you wanna get super nit picky, use a scale.
 
No worries bud. That's how I do it but mainly use 2 fists full of broccoli at each meal for my fibre.

Chris
 
Day 5, legs and core

Squats:
135x10
205x10
205x10
205x10
155x10
135x15

Calf raises: Body Weight only
4x25(slow and controlled)

Decline Ab Crunches: Body Weight
4x20

Russian Twists:
3x20(25lb plate)

Excited to be back at home, I miss hitting the squat rack when I'm focused and in my own environment. First leg day back and I've been wanting to hit higher volume on my leg day for a while now. For some reason 205 was hard for me on.. it really annoyed me and I kept pushing through it. It felt like I rebounded and kicked it into overdrive so I did a good amount of sets. Legs, glutes, hams and calves feel good right now. Can't wait to rip up shoulders tomorrow with my friend.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Just an update on the effects of the supplements tonight.. Been taking 1 pro xanthine in the am around 10-11 and the other around 4-5pm.
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try going to 2 caps upon rising/1 cap 6-8hrs later
But I've noticed that the heat has been cutting out much faster than other thermogenics.
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don't understand what you mean here..can you elaborate?
Also, the food suppression is hit or miss for me! I am still taking 2 Epi-V in the morning as well. Haven't noticed any significant changes in size or weight yet. I think the Epi-V is begging me to eat while the Pro Xanthine 500-xt says "No don't do it."
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appetite suppression is evident in individual form, and yes sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not..
this is just how the metabolism works; it is the overall effect that we are seeking
as for epiV "begging" you to eat, quite honestly i have never heard epiV to cause increased hunger in anyone (i think this is in your mind!) :D
and i will state here once again, for clarification purposes for readers moreso than for you since you are already aware:
altho the PX/epiV stack is potentially an awesome 1-2 punch, i would rather see you attack thing from different angle rather than using epiV at this juncture, as this is more of a finishing "final edge" product than what you are trying to use it for as a weight-loss aid
All in all, I am feeling really good though with the supplements. No crashes, good energy, dedicated to keep the morale high! I have noticed some extra push in the gym though. It's creepin up in the back of my head that I can do more than usual: more weight, more sets, more cardio. It's either just an ego boost or these supps are talkin to me!! Didn't have time to do legs/core today. I guess I will hit legs and core tomorrow in the am and hit shoulders and traps at home! Going home for the weekend, my cousins communion. Stocking up on food along with returning to Iron City(my home gym)!
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loving the positive outlook and improved drive, glad to hear things are going well, and look forward to your continued journey of bodyshaping and education :)

enjoy your w/e
 
Thanks for the input snags. I did add it in for weight loss and I see your point. But hopefully it"ll help me recomp. As for weight loss, I was around 206-208. Weighed in this morning at a whopping 201.5! My mom said she could tell I look leaner already so I guess my combo has been effective so far. I will increase the dosage to 2 pills in the morning and 1 pill 6 hours later. I think that is a good plan because this formulation is very smooth! Maybe this combo wouldn't be as effective for people more cut up than me but I got a good amount of room for improvement. Gonna kill shoulders later tonight! But for now, it's time to go to the communion party :)
 
Well... Family party all day yesterday drinking, and then going to my friends house and drinking a lot more... Explains my off day. Gotta get back on track now
 
IrishSoldier said:
Well... Family party all day yesterday drinking, and then going to my friends house and drinking a lot more... Explains my off day. Gotta get back on track now
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I mean this with no disrespect but all that drinking is gonna c0ckblock your fat loss severly.

Increases estrogen, insulin resistance.

If your gonna drink, make it red wine or the following mix:
2 shot tequila
1 serve soda water
Lime to taste.

The tequila will dry you out and won't cause any imbalance in hormones, but make sure you have some protein and fat before hand so the body soaks it up.
 
I actually ate pretty damn clean yesterday. A lot of veggies, chicken breasts, some fruit. But yeah, beer was a bad choice. It was just one of those days because all my friends were home from college for the weekend and it was all too convenient. Terrible hangover today. Wokeup and had some fruit smoothies with my pills to cure my headache. Back on track, hittin shoulders tonight. Having some mahi mahi, broccoli and caulie flower soon
 
Day 7: Shoulders and Traps

Military Press:
95x10
95x10
95x10

Front Raises and Side Raises: Superset
25x10 (Too Heavy)
15x10
15x10
15x10

Barbell Shrugs:
135x12
135x12
135x10

Face Pull:
65x10
65x10
65x10

Finisher: Convict Trap Workout
No weights, just arms extended all the way out with palms towards the sky. Shrug shoulders forward 3 times and that is 1, went up to 25. Then you keep your arms up and and shrug in reverse up to 25. Then clap your hands over your head to 25. Your traps will be killed after that.

Going back to college tomorrow! Ill miss my homegym Iron City.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Well... Family party all day yesterday drinking, and then going to my friends house and drinking a lot more...
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wow

runner_79 said:
I mean this with no disrespect but all that drinking is gonna c0ckblock your fat loss severly.
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it's not about disrespect - it's about ignorance
ignorance = lack of knowledge
and i don't think Irish really has a clue how detrimental these things are, when he is trying to not only make some bodycomp changes, but also truly understand LIFESTYLE changes going forward

runner nailed it - alcohol is highly estrogenic, and beer is about as bad as it gets

you want to drink? fine
but at least understand, when you fail to make the changes you want to make, and sit there scratching your head when this is all said and done wondering why you can never get below 12-13-14% bodyfat no matter how "hard" you try -- just know that you have sabotaged yourself. period.

IrishSoldier said:
It was just one of those days because all my friends were home from college for the weekend and it was all too convenient.
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these are called E-X-C-U-S-E-S
you can always come up with them, they are easy

IrishSoldier said:
Some mahi mahi, broccoli, cauliflower, shrimp and green beans. Home cooked meals work for me.

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now THAT is what i am talking about
big win
 
I'm sorry for letting you down. As for lack of knowledge, I knew what I was doing. My friends all texted me and I debated it but had to go party with them.. It's been a year since I've seen all of them. I have severely cut down on drinking at college for the past few weeks but it was my decision to do so this weekend with family and friends. Doing cardio soon and hitting chest later. Will post food log and lifts tonight! Lastly, upping my dosage from 2 px a day to 2 in the am and 1 later.

Bodyweight after this weekend- 203lbs

Again, thanks a lot guys. I'm taking in all of your advice so don't hold back! It's my first log and I need to listen so I can fix things in the future.
 
nah you're not letting me down friend, not at all..this log and your goals are about YOU!
i just want to be clear you are aware of the ramifications of your choices, is all
every choice we make in life has some consequence..all about understanding those consequences and being able to live with them
all right then, enough philosophy..back on track :)
 
You guys are right, I have tweaked my diet alone and I feel more energetic and see some changes. If I stopped drinking here for the last 3 weeks, I'm sure I'd see great progress. I am not mentally there yet, I apologize. But I have stopped drinking on weekdays and multiple times on weekends. Been drinking once a week and I need to fix this. Maybe I can stay in with my girlfriend for the rest of the weekends, It'll help me from being bored since all my friends go out.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
nah you're not letting me down friend, not at all..this log and your goals are about YOU!
i just want to be clear you are aware of the ramifications of your choices, is all
every choice we make in life has some consequence..all about understanding those consequences and being able to live with them
all right then, enough philosophy..back on track :)
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Yeah, back to killin it! Also, Finaflex sent me a free tshirt! Operations Manager messaged me on fb and sent me it in the mail =] It's an XL but I'll still rock it at the rec center. Getting the name out there.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Yeah, back to killin it! Also, Finaflex sent me a free tshirt! Operations Manager messaged me on fb and sent me it in the mail =] It's an XL but I'll still rock it at the rec center. Getting the name out there.
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Jealous! I have cut down on my drinking so much over the last year and a half and its HIGHLY apparent by my body comp. When u steer clear of the drink not only are u keeping the extra cals and toxins out of ur body but the late night drunk feedings dissapear. Next tiime drinking comes up think about how it will lessen ur next session at the gym. Like Snags said this is a lifestyle change if you want to really attain yyour goals.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Yeah, back to killin it! Also, Finaflex sent me a free tshirt! Operations Manager messaged me on fb and sent me it in the mail =] It's an XL but I'll still rock it at the rec center. Getting the name out there.
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Heck yea a free Tee? Cant beat that!

Yes cutting way back on the drinking will do loads for your physique. I am not saying you cant drink ever but its good to limit it for sure.
 
we all need to release and relax to break the monotony of everyday life jsut don't overdo it. been there done that.great news on the free tee. likeone of them myself. represent finaflex bigtime at the gym !
 
I can vouch for how creepy it makes you look/feel after this three day bender with the wife lol.
 
Day 8: Chest Day!

Decline Bench Press:
135x12
155x10
155x10

Chest Fly Machine:
160x10
160x10
160x10

Supine Bench Machine:
100x10 (100lbs per each arm)
100x8
100x6
80x10

Finished with some Pushups:
10 Regular
10 Wide
10 Regular
10 Wide

Post-Lift Cardio:
Stairmaster - 10 Minutes - 103 Calories Burned.
 
Day 8 Food:

Meal 1:2 Egg Whites, with 1 Full Egg: Calories: 106, Fat: 5.12g, Carbs: <1g, Protein: 13.2g
2% Reduced Fat Milk (Weis): Calories: 120, Fat: 4.5g, Carbs: 11g, Protein: 8g

Meal 2:
Gold Standard 100% Whey, Cookies N Cream(2 scoops): Calories: 260, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 48g
Spinach: Serving Size: 100g, Calories: 23, Fat: 0.39g, Carbs: 3.63g, Protein: 2.86g
Egg Salad: Calories: 145, Fat: 12g, Carbs: 2g, Protein: 7g
Italian Salad Dressing: Serving Size: 1tbsp, Calories: 42.8, Fat: 4.2g, Carbs: 1.5g, Protein: 0.1g

Meal 3:
Fruit Yogurt: Serving Size: 4oz, Calories: 119, Fat: 1.59g, Carbs: 21.02g, Protein: 5.49g
Granola: Serving Size: ½ Cup, Calories: 250, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 39g, Protein: 5g
Chicken of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna In Water: Calories: 150, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 33g

Meal 4:
Gold Standard 100% Whey, Cookies N Cream(2 scoops): Calories: 260, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 48g
Tyson Premium Chuck White Chicken, Fully Cooked, 98% Fat Free: Calories: 300, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 65g
Minute, Instant White Rice: Serving Size: ½ Cup, Calories: 200, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 45g, Protein: 5g

Totals:

Calories - 1975.8 Fat - 48.3 grams Carbs - 140.15 grams Protein - 240.65 grams
 
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