Thomas' Formutech Endurance BCAA's PLUS log

Xfit10 said:
You are not alone I have to ask my wife if I can buy supplements as well...unless she needs cardio igniter then she will let me know lol
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I've never been one to buy supps before, but she's liking my fitness change. Also, I've got her on protein shakes (meal replacement) now so I'm slowly softening her up.
 
RegisterJr said:
I've never been one to buy supps before, but she's liking my fitness change. Also, I've got her on protein shakes (meal replacement) now so I'm slowly softening her up.
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Soften her up while you harden up
 
really feeling the love!
 
Weight: 188.0

Today WO: Yoga X and (Andrew/Drewsicle convinced me to add a gym workout.) Triceps.

OxyECA taken at 7:11am

ENDURANCE Plus started at 7:45. It was still half full when I started Yoga and drank it during.

I took a second scoop of ENDURANCE Plus with me to the gym.

Yoga was normal, getting easier every week. Sometimes my balance is on, sometimes it's off. I do a push-up before and after every vinyasa, and I could barely do one after each two weeks ago.

Tricep WO was great. I was pumped the whole time, and my energy was through the roof. My HR stays slightly elevated, but isn't that the point? I'd guess 135ish consistently. But that's a guess. I didn't want to stop (again) but once I had to (again).

I'm not as strong as I was pre-p90x, but considering what p90x does I didn't drop that much:

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Also, on that super set, I have no idea what the actual weight is. Here's what the machine says but there is no way it's that light. I struggled, and I can do way more than that on DB kickbacks during p90x:
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Weight: 188.0
Weight 17 days ago: 190.8
Measurements:
Last taken March 5; 17 days ago

Neck: 16.187 (increase by .247)
Arms: 15.875 (Inc= .065)
Waist: 37.25 (decrease by 1.25)
Holy S***!!!!!
Calves: (dec= .08)
Chest: 42.25 (Inc = .5)
Forearms: 11.625 (inc = .125)
Hips: 36.88 (dec = .37)
Thighs: 24-24.25 (can't remember where I measured last time•••• (dec by 1-1.25)

Today is Legs, Back, and Ab Ripper X
 
RegisterJr said:
Weight: 188.0
Weight 17 days ago: 190.8
Measurements:
Last taken March 5; 17 days ago

Neck: 16.187 (increase by .247)
Arms: 15.875 (Inc= .065)
Waist: 37.25 (decrease by 1.25)
Holy S***!!!!!
Calves: (dec= .08)
Chest: 42.25 (Inc = .5)
Forearms: 11.625 (inc = .125)
Hips: 36.88 (dec = .37)
Thighs: 24-24.25 (can't remember where I measured last timeoooo (dec by 1-1.25)

Today is Legs, Back, and Ab Ripper X
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Wow! Awesome progress brother!!
 
cswalczakny said:
Wow! Awesome progress brother!!
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Thanks!!! The scale was discouraging me because I dropped a lot of weight and then barely anything since the log started. I can't complain now though!
 
RegisterJr said:
Thanks!!! The scale was discouraging me because I dropped a lot of weight and then barely anything since the log started. I can't complain now though!
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the numbers on the scale are only 1/2 the story, my man
 
cswalczakny said:
the numbers on the scale are only 1/2 the story, my man
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I know, I know. I'm still learning. It's taking time for me to replace all the BS I was told about being "physically fit" the last 31 years.
 
Good job.
Proper BCAA supplementation+proper calories/macros+good training+IF= RIPPED!!!
I am so impatient waiting for the Endurance BCAA's. I know I just ordered them, so I will probably get them on Monday. 2-3 scoops of my Perform left. :(
 
RegisterJr said:
I know, I know. I'm still learning. It's taking time for me to replace all the BS I was told about being "physically fit" the last 31 years.
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yeah, forget all that sh*t bud. most folks have no flippin clue how the body really works.
 
drewsicle3210 said:
Good job.
Proper BCAA supplementation+proper calories/macros+good training+IF= RIPPED!!!
I am so impatient waiting for the Endurance BCAA's. I know I just ordered them, so I will probably get them on Monday. 2-3 scoops of my Perform left. :(
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Thanks bro!
 
cswalczakny said:
yeah, forget all that sh*t bud. most folks have no flippin clue how the body really works.
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I'm working on it.
Heck, ask drewsicle3210 how many times a week I've been texting him complaining about my weight. He tells me to stop weighing myself daily.... But, habit.
 
RegisterJr said:
I'm working on it.
Heck, ask drewsicle3210 how many times a week I've been texting him complaining about my weight. He tells me to stop weighing myself daily.... But, habit.
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yeah, once a week, if that
 
RegisterJr said:
I'm working on it.
Heck, ask @Invalid Link Removed how many times a week I've been texting him complaining about my weight. He tells me to stop weighing myself daily.... But, habit.
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I'm the same way. I need to move my scale to the garage or something. I have weighed in everyday this week, watching my weight go up and up. This stupid bronchitis has set me back a week already
 
cubsfan815 said:
I'm the same way. I need to move my scale to the garage or something. I have weighed in everyday this week, watching my weight go up and up. This stupid bronchitis has set me back a week already
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Honestly, if I moved mine to the garage it would just be a farther walk at 6am. Maybe after I see abs I'll stop weighing daily. It's so bad that I can predict my morning weight within about .3# by weighing myself right before bed.
 
Yesterday's WO:
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Note• I felt great and pumped up. I tried hard to do more pull-ups, I'm just not there yet. They do feel better, however.

TODAY:
weight: 187.4

Kenpo X day

I love Kenpo day. Going to start trying to use the 10# weights for punches again. My step-son wanted to do a WO last week and I figured he'd have fun with this one, so I did portions of Kenpo on Thursday also (just when needed to motivate him):
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I was told last night that drinking the BCAA's room temp instead of cold makes it absorb better; Is that true?
 
RegisterJr said:
I was told last night that drinking the BCAA's room temp instead of cold makes it absorb better; Is that true?
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Yes and no. Nothing absorbs into your blood stream until its body temp. So it would absorb QUICKER not necessarily better
 
Decided to do biceps before kenpo. The pics are in order, but the exercises are backwards. Bottom up each pic, no super sets, and 70 sec between each set. (60 timer + logging time, may be off).
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Time to reload another ENDURANCE drink and hit kenpo!!
 
Kenpo X is done! Holy JELL-O arms!!

I used 5# weights on every block and punch, except I used 10#'s on the elbow series and the first 50 of the final 100+ vertical punches. I did take a few pause breaks, but it was either that or drop the weights.

I still have energy to do another workout, but I shouldn't. Taking a rest day tomorrow!
 
I did a few different online (tape measurement) BF% calculators yesterday, and they ranged between 19-20.51%. The one that says 20.51% said my lean weight is 143. That's BS. There is no way in ******** **** that I have 44# of fat left on me. I'm saving my update photos for the end, but there is much progress.

Also, dilemma: It's church day and I told myself I was going to take a break today. But... I really want my Lil' green shake, but without wasting it (no WO). So, I'm hoping my wife sleeps a little longer so we have to go to second service and I can do Core Syn or something and get me my Endurance pump for the day. :)
 
RegisterJr said:
I did a few different online (tape measurement) BF% calculators yesterday, and they ranged between 19-20.51%. The one that says 20.51% said my lean weight is 143. That's BS. There is no way in ******** **** that I have 44# of fat left on me. I'm saving my update photos for the end, but there is much progress.

Also, dilemma: It's church day and I told myself I was going to take a break today. But... I really want my Lil' green shake, but without wasting it (no WO). So, I'm hoping my wife sleeps a little longer so we have to go to second service and I can do Core Syn or something and get me my Endurance pump for the day. :)
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Do it!! For a really quick anywhere workout I like to do this:

25 air squats
25 sit ups
25 pushups
1 minute rest
Repeat til you want to puke
 
cswalczakny said:
Do it!! For a really quick anywhere workout I like to do this:

25 air squats
25 sit ups
25 pushups
1 minute rest
Repeat til you want to puke
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I'll save that one, thanks! I have 15oz more to drink then I'm doing Core.
 
I'm half way through Core but wanted to put this down before I forget to:

I absolutely KILLED my biceps yesterday. More so than any WO since starting p90x. On a scale of one to ten my soreness level is close to a 1.
Seriously.
I pretty much forgot I worked them until I picked up weights for today's WO. Alright, back to Core while I have my tingle pumping.
 
RegisterJr said:
I'm half way through Core but wanted to put this down before I forget to:

I absolutely KILLED my biceps yesterday. More so than any WO since starting p90x. On a scale of one to ten my soreness level is close to a 1.
Seriously.
I pretty much forgot I worked them until I picked up weights for today's WO. Alright, back to Core while I have my tingle pumping.
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Very Nice!
 
Endurance scoop one was mixed w/ room temp water, and scoop two was mixed with cold water. (Thanks for that info!)

I have a large job starting tomorrow so my WO's will be later in the day while NOT fasting. Unless I get up extra early, that is.

Here was dinner last night. I actually only ate about 1/3 of that ribeye. I tried to eat it all but couldn't. My macros were still on mostly because I rearranged my other meals to fit it. So it's not technically a "cheat" meal, just "not good" carbs. :)
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drewsicle3210 said:
MMM... the steak looks a wee bit over cooked. I thought you liked them rare?

Rare is the only way bro. Only way....
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Iron skillet seared, blood red in the middle.

Here is a cold pic of my leftovers:
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Warmup/Treadmill:
1:00 3.8
1:00 5.0
1:00 3.8
:30 5.0
:30 5.5
:30 6
:30 6.5
:30 7.0
2:00 3.8

Stretch

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After log....
Super Set (3 ex's)
*Single DB, straight arm, flat bench, overhead-to-over chest raises:
60x10, x10, 30x??? Stop counting around 10 and was holding overhead for 5 sec

One arm push-ups: 4ea, 3 (ball assisted), 5 (last 2 ball assisted)

Dips, no weight: 5, 4, *not available to use on 3rd set.

Final ex: Push-up and one arm raise between each, weighted: 10#x7, 15#x7, 10#x5

Got a major headache on that fourth set of flay bench and I just couldn't shake it. Dec-bench and flys could've been better. Honestly though, I never really felt fatigued. I'll do p90x chest, shoulders, and triceps plus Ab ripper later. Work was cancelled today.

Gonna drink crap BCAA's as my post WO shake and save my second Endurance shake for my p90x WO.
 
RegisterJr said:
Warmup/Treadmill:
1:00 3.8
1:00 5.0
1:00 3.8
:30 5.0
:30 5.5
:30 6
:30 6.5
:30 7.0
2:00 3.8

Stretch

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After log....
Super Set (3 ex's)
*Single DB, straight arm, flat bench, overhead-to-over chest raises:
60x10, x10, 30x??? Stop counting around 10 and was holding overhead for 5 sec

One arm push-ups: 4ea, 3 (ball assisted), 5 (last 2 ball assisted)

Dips, no weight: 5, 4, *not available to use on 3rd set.

Final ex: Push-up and one arm raise between each, weighted: 10#x7, 15#x7, 10#x5

Got a major headache on that fourth set of flay bench and I just couldn't shake it. Dec-bench and flys could've been better. Honestly though, I never really felt fatigued. I'll do p90x chest, shoulders, and triceps plus Ab ripper later. Work was cancelled today.

Gonna drink crap BCAA's as my post WO shake and save my second Endurance shake for my p90x WO.
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damn, nice work!! Nice numbers on bench, buddy
 
I didn't have a whole lot of time to post yesterday. It was Plyometrics day, and I really wish I had taken a second OxyECA Black at lunch. I was worn out from work, but pushed through it anyway.

I also only did one Endurance shake (during WO) and I missed it in the AM. My fast almost hit 18 hours instead of 16 by the time I ate lunch. On a brighter note, I did get to finish up the pizza I started on Monday and my calories still took a heavy deficit, and my proteins have still been at body-weight plus.

I just took my OxyECA Black now, and my Endurance is mixed and ready to pound. Heading to the gym in 30 to do dead lifts, squats, and presses. (I will regret this during Yoga tomorrow) I haven't done those since starting p90x. Then I'll hit up p90x's back and biceps after work. Taking a second OxyECA Black for the first time today at lunch.
 
RegisterJr said:
I didn't have a whole lot of time to post yesterday. It was Plyometrics day, and I really wish I had taken a second OxyECA Black at lunch. I was worn out from work, but pushed through it anyway.

I also only did one Endurance shake (during WO) and I missed it in the AM. My fast almost hit 18 hours instead of 16 by the time I ate lunch. On a brighter note, I did get to finish up the pizza I started on Monday and my calories still took a heavy deficit, and my proteins have still been at body-weight plus.

I just took my OxyECA Black now, and my Endurance is mixed and ready to pound. Heading to the gym in 30 to do dead lifts, squats, and presses. (I will regret this during Yoga tomorrow) I haven't done those since starting p90x. Then I'll hit up p90x's back and biceps after work. Taking a second OxyECA Black for the first time today at lunch.
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Keep it going brother you're doing great!!
 
Thanks.

Dang, gonna have to leave the gym early. Left my wallet at home and I'm outta gas. :/

17 more mins to cram!!
 
All I could squeeze in:

SS #1
Dead lifts: 135x10, 225x8, x7

Presses:
270x10, 360x10, 450x6

SS#2:

Cable kickbacks:
27.5x6 + 22.5x5 (x2)

Leaning calf presses:
Both calves 400x25
Single calf 350x10

No squats because my knee didn't feel 100% after my last set of presses.
 
Endurance Orange giveaway on FB!!
Nom nom!

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I took my second OxyECA Black at 12:20 just after my first feeding, and a 1/2 scoop of Endurance at 3:00pm when I started my P90X workout. That put me at 2.5 scoops for the day. I felt pumped up. I actually still do. Same with my energy.

Unfortunately, I forgot to eat more calories. Right now I'm at 955c's, 125p's for the day with an hour left to feed. So, food coma time. I'm also short on carbs. No worries, if my deficit is too large today ill make up for it tomorrow.

P90X Back/Biceps+Ab Ripper X:

I upped the weight on all of the bicep exercises. The reps were the same (< on a couple).
My pull-ups sucked. I was, on average, 1-2 pull-ups below normal on each set. That's with upping my leaning rows by 15-20# on all 3 (?) sets. Oh well, i'm doing back again on Friday.
 
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