Sorry to Rob and everyone for being so slow in getting some observations out there.
So, I've been on ThermoAmp for about 3 weeks now.
1) had some real gastro-intestinal issues for a little while, but they seem to have resolved, for the most part.
2) For the first three weeks I noticed that the thermogenic effects were somewhat inconsistent, but usually kicked in a few hours after my second dose--as if it took the total combined dose of L-Baiba/GP to elicit it. Now, I'm consistently getting get heated up after the second dose.
3) I noticed the usual extra sweat during my training, but it really kicked in, again, at the three week mark.
4) I've purposely overconsumed calories these last three weeks in order to see how effective ThermoAmp would be at keeping fat at bay on a higher calorie diet. I've gained about 3.5 Lbs. in the last three weeks eating everything in sight! I was actually surprised that I didn't gain more. I can see no additional fat gain, but then again 3.5 Lbs. may just not be enough to notice when combined with weight training. Which brings me to my next two points...
5) Gaining weight was easy as not only has ThermoAmp NOT decreased my appetite, it has, I believe, increased it. I remember reading somewhere while researching L-Baiba, that some scientists hypothesized that L-Baiba could potentially increase appetite (and therefore negate any potential weight/fat reduction potential). I don't remember the purposed mechanism of action; however, if L-Baiba mimics many of the metabolic effects of weight training, increased appetite does seem like a reasonable possibility.
6) I also feel both more anabolic and sense a mood elevating effect. Both are likely due to the forskolin, as forskolin is the only natural substance I'm aware of that can increase cAMP levels in the brain. Increased cAMP levels are also going to make anabolic processes more efficient, in addition to the fact that forskolin, under certain circumstances, can increase test levels. These effects are likely to be more pronounced in older lifters (like myself).
I will now cut calories for an additional three weeks to see what ThermoAmp contributes to the fat loss process. After 6 weeks I will add additional L-Baiba to my daily ThermoAmp dose for an additional 6 weeks, in order to bring it to 550mg. L-Baiba per dose (1100mg./day total).
A big shout out to Rob for providing the extra L-Baiba!
My conclusions thus far: I'd actually prefer that Iconic drop the forskolin and increase the L-Baiba. While I believe the forskolin is an excellent addition to this stack, it would be better as a stand alone allowing one to dose independently from the L-Baiba/GP (as forskloin is not an ideal substance to take before training due to its lipid soluble nature). The manufacturer of L-Baiba also recently changed their recommended dose of L-Baiba from 1-2 doses a day @ 250-500mg., to 1-2 doses a day @ 500-750mg.
So, I'd love to see Iconic drop the forskolin and up the L-Baiba to 500mg. cap.
In conclusion, it's just too early to tell how well this will work to amplify fat loss. The next 9 weeks (and especially the last 6 weeks) should tell me a lot. I do see encouraging signs.
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P.S. where the hell are all the posters/reviews? I was surprised to see my post from a couple of weeks ago was still the last post in here!
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