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

Quick Supplement Summary... Went to 2 PX pills in the am and 1, 6 hours later. Still felt really good, not over stimmed. I have not really sweat today from the intake though except for my feet haha. When I got to the rec, I sweat really good though.

Food Suppression- Really effective but when it starts to wear off, I need to feast like a king.

As for the Epi-V,
- I experienced my joints starting to feel dry
- Mild Acne, in random places. Not extreme, just red and painful
- Libido, kind of funky. It'll kick in really good, then sometimes it's off a bit. Totally fine though still!
 
way to keep track man..macros once again not looking too shabby
let's touch on the topic of micros again - and this is just educational, not a critique
the power of micros lies not only in superior nutrition, but also in regulating and controlling blood sugar/insulin levels
to understand the power of insulin would take awhile to explain, but to make it short, for the most part we wish to control this, as there are not many timeframes during the day we want insulin released uncontrollably
insulin is a very anabolic hormone; however, it is anabolic (meaning growth-promoting) to both muscle AND fat tissue
therefore, look to substitute the micros that induce insulin release ie simple carbs, with more complex carbs that are slow-sustaining and don't create the fast "spike"..perfect example of this is white rice vs. brown rice
I will every time make the choice to consume brown rice over white - and you get the added benefit that there are more nutrients in brown than in white - so, it is the healthy choice to make! :)
 
Thanks a lot, I had no idea brown was that much different than white rice! I thought if anything white rice was better haha. Yeah, my micros are lacking. All the food I have in my room is macro related. I still need more greens in my daily diet as well. As for carbs in general.. How are they looking? Am I eating too many? I need to do more research on micros for sure though.
 
carb-sensitivity is a very individual thing, some ppl can eat 300g daily and lose weight and cut
for gp for you currently, i think you are doing just fine bud, splits look good
it is cool seeing you learn and expand your own knowledge :thumbsup:
 
I'm just a young gun.. Got a lot of room to improve and expand my knowledge. I've already learned more than I thought by listening to advice and counting everything I eat. It's cool how I can tweak and adjust my diet to my liking. Of course it is still lacking in some aspects, but if anyone here saw my carefree college diet before this... they'd off me. I'm talking, very strict on lifting but eating 2 chicken patties, fries, a ton of salt, with soda and a wrap to go..
 
like snag says just tweek it if you need to. if you can finds some frozen diced sweet potatoes add them to your brown rice for taste. diced onion a little lite soy man that is a meal in itself. this is stuff you can make ahead and just place in Tupperware to eat when you need it.i'm not a fan of quinoa but the protein in it is off the charts for a grain. same thing add flavor from spices and vegetables to change it up . no need to eat bland to eat good, just experiment. nuke up some egg whites and freeze them and add them to whatever you want to add protein to dishes. you need any advise on cooking on a budget let me know. i'll do all I can to help.
 
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I know you guys say I can get a lot of micronutrients through vegetables but what kinds of fruits should I eat as well?
 
IrishSoldier said:
My friends at college have good eating habits o.o this is for some of your entertainment!

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Looks like you need to find a new crowd to run with :P
 
Some noticeable changes after the first week.

- increased vascularity
- look a little bit leaner in general
- loss of 4.5lbs already
- some added definition in core and back
 
IrishSoldier said:
Some noticeable changes after the first week.

- increased vascularity
- look a little bit leaner in general
- loss of 4.5lbs already
- some added definition in core and back
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Looks like everything is going well. Keep working on that diet though.....could have been easily been six pounds minus the set backs. Good job sofar though.
 
Montego1 said:
Looks like everything is going well. Keep working on that diet though.....could have been easily been six pounds minus the set backs. Good job sofar though.
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Initial weight is the easiest to drop. Now it's time to buckle down, keep eating clean and lifting hard! Lifting back today, should be fun.
 
IrishSoldier said:
I know you guys say I can get a lot of micronutrients through vegetables but what kinds of fruits should I eat as well?
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fruits are pretty wide - more an issue of when you want to be eating these
generally keeping fruit consumption to mornings (earlier in the day) is better..fruit fills up liver glycogen, and too much consumption can cause spillover to adipose tissue

grapefruit is an amazing fruit, works like a complex carb of sorts in the body..this is the majority of fruit I eat
I also consume strawberries and blueberries
for quick energy, a banana or an apple works well..these are good choices for preWO meals
pineapple provides awesome nutrition..of course oranges are great as well

kiwi has long been known as a "super fruit" and is packed with vitamin c, but newer research is showing that some ppl have unknown allergies to kiwi (much the same as many ppl have allergies to cow milk, yet are unaware of it)
 
My cafeteria has apples, bananas, and clementines that I can eat there and take some back to my suite. As for vegetables, they often run out of them and slack on refilling. Also vegetables are only in the saladbar and you cannot get them to go :paranoid:
 
Day 9: Back Day

Seated Single Handed Rows(Wide Grip, Palms Down):
Warmup: 55x12
100x10
100x10

Diverging Seated Row Machine(Inward Grip, Palms Facing Eachother):
100x10
115x10
115x8

Lat Pulldown Machine:
130x8
115x10
115x10

Rear Delt Flyes:
130x8 (Bad Form)
115x10
115x8

Hyperextensions:
25x10
25x15
25x10

Felt sore still from shoulders and chest days. My Traps are still sore from my Barbell Shrugs because I never perform this exercise. Still a good day of lifting. I'm trying to bring my back up to par with the rest of my body. I have always lifted back but somewhat half assed it, unlike the rest. Trying my best to strengthen it up. Since I went from 164 to above 200 in one years time, I can no longer do a full pullup workout.
 
sure bent rows are great obviously, huge fan of pull-ups as well..if you cannot do enough regular and have access to a weight-assisted pull-up unit, try that until you gain enough strength to do them unassisted..deadlifts with help here as well
 
IrishSoldier said:
I am trying to strengthen my row apparently :firedevil:
Really been putting a lot of pressure on my lats. My lowerback is weak as hell, been conditioning it before I start dead lifting.
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I do quite a few variations. Reverse Grip Yates rows. Regular Yates rows. Meadows Rows. T bar rows. Low Cable rows. Hammer Strength mid rows. Even inverted rows would be a good option. I've never been a fan of pull up ups though.
 
We do have assisted pullups here. Last semester I did pullups as a finisher and hurt my back going way too deep on them. I might start off with those next time before I hit heavy lifts.
 
Montego1 said:
I've never been a fan of pull up ups though.
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ooo my, why? :blink:

rows for thickness, pullups & chins for width = win, really all you need imo

pullups far superior to the cable pulldowns..they are just harder for most, and therefore (as usual) most do cable pulldowns, as the average person will, given the option, opt for the easier route
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
ooo my, why? :blink:

rows for thickness, pullups & chins for width = win, really all you need imo

pullups far superior to the cable pulldowns..they are just harder for most, and therefore (as usual) most do cable pulldowns, as the average person will, given the option, opt for the easier route
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I do need to work on width for my last. Literally nothing there, it'll make my symmetry more badass for sure!
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
ooo my, why? :blink:

rows for thickness, pullups & chins for width = win, really all you need imo

pullups far superior to the cable pulldowns..they are just harder for most, and therefore (as usual) most do cable pulldowns, as the average person will, given the option, opt for the easier route
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I feel I get better contractions and stretch with rows. I do Pulldowns to start a workout simply to warm my back up but for no other reason then that. Everyone says pull ups are king, but for me....meh. I like to build from the inside out:)
 
I usually start with straight arm pushdowns and pull ups. Followed by T bar rows(thanks to dreamweaver).
 
Montego1 said:
I feel I get better contractions and stretch with rows. I do Pulldowns to start a workout simply to warm my back up but for no other reason then that. Everyone says pull ups are king, but for me....meh. I like to build from the inside out:)
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you are hindering the V taper (or - better yet, the X shape ;)) if you avoid the exercises for width
might have big thick back, but it will be rather straight and one-dimensional
just saying..
 
Lifting arms today later.

More updates: my joints are really getting dry from the epi-v! Need to get some support for that.

-Forearms are looking a little thicker and more dense due to me lifting hard for a couple weeks

- only my feet sweat from pro xanthine 500-xt.. the heat disappeared from the rest of my body

-random weird heart pain when I lay down on my back. It just feels tight in general. Hasn't effected me in any way but I feel it everytime I wake up
 
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Hopefully sweet peas are good for micros because I went overboard o.o! Put an entire can on the plate along with my chicken.. didn't rly realize how much it was till it was too late.

Calories: 455
Fats: 7.25 grams
Carbs: 42 grams
Protein: 59.5 grams
 
IrishSoldier said:
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Hopefully sweet peas are good for micros because I went overboard o.o! Put an entire can on the plate along with my chicken.. didn't rly realize how much it was till it was too late.

Calories: 455
Fats: 7.25 grams
Carbs: 42 grams
Protein: 59.5 grams
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Hahaha holy crap thats a lot of peas!!! I do love peas myself though.
 
I totally just let all the peas out... I guess I was hungry and didn't fully recognize what I have just done at first :fool2:
 
Day 10: Bi's and Tri's

Standing Dumbbell Curls:
40x8
50x6(PR)
40x8

Standing Preacher Curls:
80x10
80x7
70x8

High Cable Curls: One arm at a time
27.5x10
27.5x10
Burnout Set: 17.5x10

Tricep Rope Pulldown:
47.5x10
47.5x10

Tricep Pressdown Bar:
62.5x10 (pr)
67.5x10 (pr)
62.5x10 (pr)

Tricep Overhead Extensions:
45x15
45x15

Tricep Assisted Dips: 204lbs - 50lbs assistance = 154lbs
2 sets of 10

Assisted Chinups: 204lbs - 80lbs assistance = 124lbs
2 sets of 10
(Felt really good to end the day with this. Hit back yesterday and this gave my back a nice burn. Also Biceps were shot so this was nice. Could of used less assistance but I wanted to test this out, havn't done assisted pullups in a while.

Had a ****ty test taking day today so it was awesome to hit the rec center right after. Wanted to push my self and try to hit some pr's with good form and nice volume. All in all, my arms feel very good right now and I am happy. No injuries hitting pr's and trying some new lifts. For assisted dips and chinups, hopefully I can see myself using less and less assistance. Ever since I put 40lbs on in 1 years time, pullups and dips became a bitch for me. Excited to hit a good leg day tomorrow as well! I need to take in a lot of protein and let my upper body rest for my shoulder day on Friday, I've been pushing myself to new levels :hump:
 
Defenitley seems like you are pushing it hard. Keep pounding away on those arms and back. If the dips start to bother your shoulders then close grip bench is a good alternative or addiditon for tricep mass.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Day 10: Bi's and Tri's

Standing Dumbbell Curls:
40x8
50x6(PR)
40x8

Standing Preacher Curls:
80x10
80x7
70x8

High Cable Curls: One arm at a time
27.5x10
27.5x10
Burnout Set: 17.5x10

Tricep Rope Pulldown:
47.5x10
47.5x10

Tricep Pressdown Bar:
62.5x10 (pr)
67.5x10 (pr)
62.5x10 (pr)

Tricep Overhead Extensions:
45x15
45x15

Tricep Assisted Dips: 204lbs - 50lbs assistance = 154lbs
2 sets of 10

Assisted Chinups: 204lbs - 80lbs assistance = 124lbs
2 sets of 10
(Felt really good to end the day with this. Hit back yesterday and this gave my back a nice burn. Also Biceps were shot so this was nice. Could of used less assistance but I wanted to test this out, havn't done assisted pullups in a while.

Had a ****ty test taking day today so it was awesome to hit the rec center right after. Wanted to push my self and try to hit some pr's with good form and nice volume. All in all, my arms feel very good right now and I am happy. No injuries hitting pr's and trying some new lifts. For assisted dips and chinups, hopefully I can see myself using less and less assistance. Ever since I put 40lbs on in 1 years time, pullups and dips became a bitch for me. Excited to hit a good leg day tomorrow as well! I need to take in a lot of protein and let my upper body rest for my shoulder day on Friday, I've been pushing myself to new levels :hump:
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Good job bro....nice to see the chin ups in there.

Don't worry about the fact that they are assisted. Gaining 40lbs is a lot, so your body has to adjust to pulling and pushing more on the dips and chins.

Try some negatives weight assited chins on back day. You'll get stronger soon.
 
Montego1 said:
Defenitley seems like you are pushing it hard. Keep pounding away on those arms and back. If the dips start to bother your shoulders then close grip bench is a good alternative or addiditon for tricep mass.
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Yeah I felt them pinched up. Also felt like my heart was going to burst out my chest lol. Still enjoyed the workout though.
 
chefbo said:
way to push it , log is looking good. how is the px working for you?
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Still got clean energy all day. Food suppression is good also. My body isn't sweating but my feet are drenched in sweat! Feels like px is only baking my feet haha. I upped the dose to 2 px in the am and 1 later but still Havnt really been warmed up. Only my smelly feet
 
IrishSoldier said:
Still got clean energy all day. Food suppression is good also. My body isn't sweating but my feet are drenched in sweat! Feels like px is only baking my feet haha. I upped the dose to 2 px in the am and 1 later but still Havnt really been warmed up. Only my smelly feet
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I feel bad for your shoes....oh well, no smell, no gain...:)
 
I noticed that when I did 2am 1 pm, the pea become too much after a few days so I went back to 1/1
 
Day 11: Legs Day

Leg Press Machine:
Warm-up - 337x15
427x10
477x10
527x8
427x10
427x10

Calf Press Machine:
100x15
100x15
100x15

Seated Leg Curls:
100x10
100x10
100x10

Leg Extensions:
115x10
115x10
120x10
120x10

Simple leg day, squat racks were all occupied for a long time. Workout really only took me 30 minutes if anything. Still got a good legs day in although wish I could have squatted. Knees are a bit dry, I know my right one has been a bit off for a couple days. I prefer squatting over Leg Press any day, feels a lot more effective. Joints are definitely dry now in multiple places: Back, left wrist, right knee. No injuries but just saying, it's noticeable.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Day 11: Legs Day

Leg Press Machine:
Warm-up - 337x15
427x10
477x10
527x8
427x10
427x10

Calf Press Machine:
100x15
100x15
100x15

Seated Leg Curls:
100x10
100x10
100x10

Leg Extensions:
115x10
115x10
120x10
120x10

Simple leg day, squat racks were all occupied for a long time. Workout really only took me 30 minutes if anything. Still got a good legs day in although wish I could have squatted. Knees are a bit dry, I know my right one has been a bit off for a couple days. I prefer squatting over Leg Press any day, feels a lot more effective. Joints are definitely dry now in multiple places: Back, left wrist, right knee. No injuries but just saying, it's noticeable.
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Sometimes the short and changed programs give you the most muscle soreness.
Especially in evenings I 've had to change my program regarly.

Sucks when it's crowded, but looks like you did your best to overcome this.

watch your joints bro....taking anything for joints?
 
edje007 said:
Sometimes the short and changed programs give you the most muscle soreness.
Especially in evenings I 've had to change my program regarly.

Sucks when it's crowded, but looks like you did your best to overcome this.

watch your joints bro....taking anything for joints?
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Currently only taking fish oil. I am going to walmart today after class so ill pickup some milk thistle. Any other suggestions?
 
IrishSoldier said:
Currently only taking fish oil. I am going to walmart today after class so ill pickup some milk thistle. Any other suggestions?
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milk thistle?.....milk thistle is used for liver cleansing.

Most frequently used joint sups contain cissus, some glucosamine.

The fish oils are good :)
 
Feel like an idiot :) Ive seen too much **** on the internet Lmao, ill find some of glucosamine then. Also gonna buy some veggies today while I'm there.
 
MSM, Glucosamine, Chondroition, Cissus. You can wait until our Active Multi is unleashed :) but those 4 are staples iin my joint repair arsenal.
 
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