Swedishfish - Round 1
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 15
Stats
Weight: ??? Forgot
Diet
Cals
3046
Fat
79 g
Cholesterol
648 mg
Sodium
3896 mg
Carbs
352 g
Fiber
47 g
Protein
235 g
Sugars
98 g
This is the closest I've come to hitting the macro goals that the BP lays out. 235*1.5 = 352. I know 2 is ideal but it took me 3000 kcal just to hit this, and I'm starting to feel like a fatty. I've certainly put on quite a bit of weight since starting this, much more than I intended. I'm hoping its worth it.
Training
Hit the gym about 4:00 PM did workout #7
Lat pulldown 137.5
Squats 225
Pushups bodyweight
Deadlifts 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 280
Again, not listing sets or reps to protect those involved. Not looking forward to workouts #9, 10, 11, & 12 - those will be rough.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre & post workout)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workot / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU - preworkout
3 scoops PiT - periworkout
Protocol + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine - post workout
Notes
Slept like a baby.
Stats
Weight: ??? Forgot
Diet
Cals
3046
Fat
79 g
Cholesterol
648 mg
Sodium
3896 mg
Carbs
352 g
Fiber
47 g
Protein
235 g
Sugars
98 g
This is the closest I've come to hitting the macro goals that the BP lays out. 235*1.5 = 352. I know 2 is ideal but it took me 3000 kcal just to hit this, and I'm starting to feel like a fatty. I've certainly put on quite a bit of weight since starting this, much more than I intended. I'm hoping its worth it.
Training
Hit the gym about 4:00 PM did workout #7
Lat pulldown 137.5
Squats 225
Pushups bodyweight
Deadlifts 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 280
Again, not listing sets or reps to protect those involved. Not looking forward to workouts #9, 10, 11, & 12 - those will be rough.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre & post workout)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workot / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU - preworkout
3 scoops PiT - periworkout
Protocol + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine - post workout
Notes
Slept like a baby.
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 16
Stats
Weight: ??? Forgot
Diet
Cals
3263
Fat
102 g
Cholesterol
320 mg
Sodium
3585 mg
Carbs
357 g
Fiber
51 g
Protein
189 g
Sugars
65 g
Holy calories. Shooting for way less than that today.
Whole wheat shells + Feta + Chicken + Spinach + Olive Oil
Training
Hit the gym about 2:00 PM did workout #8
DB Should Press 60's
Walking Lunges 45's
Bench Press 135
BB Bent Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curl 35's
Again, not listing sets or reps to protect those involved. Not looking forward to workouts #9, 10, 11, & 12 - those will be rough.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre & post workout)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workot / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU - preworkout
3 scoops PiT - periworkout
Protocol + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine - post workout
Notes
Slept like a baby.
Stats
Weight: ??? Forgot
Diet
Cals
3263
Fat
102 g
Cholesterol
320 mg
Sodium
3585 mg
Carbs
357 g
Fiber
51 g
Protein
189 g
Sugars
65 g
Holy calories. Shooting for way less than that today.
Whole wheat shells + Feta + Chicken + Spinach + Olive Oil
Training
Hit the gym about 2:00 PM did workout #8
DB Should Press 60's
Walking Lunges 45's
Bench Press 135
BB Bent Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curl 35's
Again, not listing sets or reps to protect those involved. Not looking forward to workouts #9, 10, 11, & 12 - those will be rough.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre & post workout)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workot / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU - preworkout
3 scoops PiT - periworkout
Protocol + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine - post workout
Notes
Slept like a baby.
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 17
Stats
Weight: 205.4
Diet
Cals
2393
Fat
67 g
Cholesterol
213 mg
Sodium
4831 mg
Carbs
245 g
Fiber
28 g
Protein
192 g
Sugars
73 g
Training
No Training - Recovery day
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 (w/meals)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
- I really don't like to be adding this much weight so quickly, in my mind its a lot of fat - though I cannot confirm that.
Stats
Weight: 205.4
Diet
Cals
2393
Fat
67 g
Cholesterol
213 mg
Sodium
4831 mg
Carbs
245 g
Fiber
28 g
Protein
192 g
Sugars
73 g
Training
No Training - Recovery day
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 (w/meals)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
- I really don't like to be adding this much weight so quickly, in my mind its a lot of fat - though I cannot confirm that.-
Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 18
Stats
Weight: 207!
Diet
Cals
2427
Fat
63 g
Cholesterol
418 mg
Sodium
2001 mg
Carbs
270 g
Fiber
41 g
Protein
209 g
Sugars
46 g
Training
Workout #9
Lat Pulldown 137.5
Squat 225
Pushups bw
RDL 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 280
This may look a little stupid since it's been 3 weeks and no weights have increased, suffice to say that sets and reps are being played with in a fashion that makes this possible while still getting stronger (hopefully). I wish I could list the full details to make it make sense for some of you but I can't. Sorry for the vagueness.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre/post)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Still having scale denial problems...207 seems really heavy, it's been a long time since I've seen the plus side of 205. I'm hoping that a) a lot of it is water b) the rest is muscle and c) it will come back down or at least stop going up so quickly.
Stats
Weight: 207!
Diet
Cals
2427
Fat
63 g
Cholesterol
418 mg
Sodium
2001 mg
Carbs
270 g
Fiber
41 g
Protein
209 g
Sugars
46 g
Training
Workout #9
Lat Pulldown 137.5
Squat 225
Pushups bw
RDL 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 280
This may look a little stupid since it's been 3 weeks and no weights have increased, suffice to say that sets and reps are being played with in a fashion that makes this possible while still getting stronger (hopefully). I wish I could list the full details to make it make sense for some of you but I can't. Sorry for the vagueness.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 (pre/post)
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Still having scale denial problems...207 seems really heavy, it's been a long time since I've seen the plus side of 205. I'm hoping that a) a lot of it is water b) the rest is muscle and c) it will come back down or at least stop going up so quickly.
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 20
Stats
Weight: 205.4
Diet
Cals
2390
Fat
64 g
Cholesterol
390 mg
Sodium
1056 mg
Carbs
275 g
Fiber
47 g
Protein
188 g
Sugars
46 g
Training
Workout #10
DB Shoulder press 60's
Walking Lunge 45's
BB Bench Press 135
BB Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curl 35's
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre/post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Green Mag + PSU + Protocol
3 Scoops PiT + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
None
Stats
Weight: 205.4
Diet
Cals
2390
Fat
64 g
Cholesterol
390 mg
Sodium
1056 mg
Carbs
275 g
Fiber
47 g
Protein
188 g
Sugars
46 g
Training
Workout #10
DB Shoulder press 60's
Walking Lunge 45's
BB Bench Press 135
BB Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curl 35's
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre/post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Green Mag + PSU + Protocol
3 Scoops PiT + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
None
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 21
Stats
Weight: 207
Diet
Cals
2215
Fat
49 g
Cholesterol
360 mg
Sodium
2475 mg
Carbs
265 g
Fiber
38 g
Protein
173 g
Sugars
36 g
Training
No Training - Rest day
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 w/meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
30g BCAA + 15g L-glutamine sipped all day
Notes
None
Stats
Weight: 207
Diet
Cals
2215
Fat
49 g
Cholesterol
360 mg
Sodium
2475 mg
Carbs
265 g
Fiber
38 g
Protein
173 g
Sugars
36 g
Training
No Training - Rest day
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 w/meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
30g BCAA + 15g L-glutamine sipped all day
Notes
None
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 22
Stats
Weight: ???
Diet
Cals
2170
Fat
43 g
Cholesterol
455 mg
Sodium
1641 mg
Carbs
271 g
Fiber
38 g
Protein
191 g
Sugars
42 g
Training
Workout #11
Lat Pulldown 137.5
Squats 225
Pushups bw
Deadlift 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 300
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre/post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU pre-workout
3 scoops PiT / 20g BCAA / 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
Homemade Chili - 93/7 turkey & sirloin - navy, kidney, black beans
Stats
Weight: ???
Diet
Cals
2170
Fat
43 g
Cholesterol
455 mg
Sodium
1641 mg
Carbs
271 g
Fiber
38 g
Protein
191 g
Sugars
42 g
Training
Workout #11
Lat Pulldown 137.5
Squats 225
Pushups bw
Deadlift 245
Shrugs 245
Calf Press 300
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre/post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
GreenMag + PSU pre-workout
3 scoops PiT / 20g BCAA / 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
Homemade Chili - 93/7 turkey & sirloin - navy, kidney, black beans
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 23
Stats
Weight: ???
Diet
Cals
2695
Fat
63 g
Cholesterol
203 mg
Sodium
4652 mg
Carbs
305 g
Fiber
25 g
Protein
224 g
Sugars
64 g
Training
None today - resting, back was really sore after all that deadlifting yesterday, back in the gym Sunday.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 with meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Going grocery shopping today, need to restock on a lot of staples, more food porn to follow.
Stats
Weight: ???
Diet
Cals
2695
Fat
63 g
Cholesterol
203 mg
Sodium
4652 mg
Carbs
305 g
Fiber
25 g
Protein
224 g
Sugars
64 g
Training
None today - resting, back was really sore after all that deadlifting yesterday, back in the gym Sunday.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 with meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Going grocery shopping today, need to restock on a lot of staples, more food porn to follow.
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 24
Stats
Weight: 204.6
Diet
Cals
2647
Fat
79 g
Cholesterol
243 mg
Sodium
3030 mg
Carbs
323 g
Fiber
36 g
Protein
172 g
Sugars
68 g
Training
Workout #12
DB Shoulder Press 60's
DB Walking Lunges 45's
BB Bench Press 135
BB Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curls 35's
The set/rep scheme I'm following for this is grueling, after each workout my CNS is so taxed that I basically become a zombie for 3 hours.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre-post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
1 Scoop GreenMag + 1 Scoop PSU pre-workout
3 Scoops PiT + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
Stats
Weight: 204.6
Diet
Cals
2647
Fat
79 g
Cholesterol
243 mg
Sodium
3030 mg
Carbs
323 g
Fiber
36 g
Protein
172 g
Sugars
68 g
Training
Workout #12
DB Shoulder Press 60's
DB Walking Lunges 45's
BB Bench Press 135
BB Row 135
Dips bw
DB Bicep Curls 35's
The set/rep scheme I'm following for this is grueling, after each workout my CNS is so taxed that I basically become a zombie for 3 hours.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 3/3 pre-post workout
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-workout / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
1 Scoop GreenMag + 1 Scoop PSU pre-workout
3 Scoops PiT + 20g BCAA + 10g L-glutamine periworkout
Notes
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Swedishfish
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:22 am
Feast Day 25
Half way point.
Stats
Weight: 205
Diet
Cals
2398
Fat
55 g
Cholesterol
489 mg
Sodium
1977 mg
Carbs
294 g
Fiber
51 g
Protein
206 g
Sugars
32 g
Home-made fried rice - brown rice, 93/7 turkey, veggies
Blueberry protein pancakes
Training
Rest Day - might have to take an extra day here because a) my shoulder still feel really sore and b) theres supposedly a huge blizzard headed this way so the drive to the gym might not be in the cards. Saint Louis is awful with bad weather, people are pussies and do stupid things.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 with meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Today marks the half way point in this log so I thought I'd do a nice half way point review of the supps and the BP program. So here goes...
Slin-sane/Protocol
This duo is hard to quantify, slin-sane is a GDA, I definitely think taking one pre-workout has been giving me greater than usual pumps, the pre-bed dose has been my favorite though, my sleep has been deep and restful. My only complaint is that I wake up feeling a little groggier than usual, though that is partially a stim-dependency as well. Protocol has definitely helped with recovery, the set/rep scheme of my BP run would normally har reduced me to the fetal position. I do wish that Protocol mixed a little better, but as with any product with a free form amino, especially BCAA in it, it mixes rather poorly. I'm used to that.
Slin-sane - 9/10
Protocol - 8/10
Free-Test
I got this during a massive BF sale, I think I paid 50% and free shipping or something absurd like that. After reading Sloop's log I decided that it would be a good addition to this log as well. So far it's been everything I expect from a natty T booster. Oily skin, shorter temper, better recovery, strength gains. The only unforeseen aspect to this was the forksolin which I overlooked during my original purchase. It doesn't usually sit well with me, leading to some stomach upset, but the closer I take it to food the better off I am. Still a great product, I'm just one of those people that doesn't tolerate it well.
7/10
TestForce 2
I'm not sold on this yet. In fact the first couple of weeks before I added Free-Test I don't think I even noticed any natty t-booster type things. I don't like admitting when I'm wrong but I think in this case I might've been. I rolled the dice betting on DAA here and I'm pretty sure it bit me in the ass. Still have 2 tubs to go, but I don't think I'd buy this again.
4/10
E-Bol
The scheme that the BP follows I think would be unbearable without the adaptogen properties that E-bol brings to the table. Doing the workout schemes without that added boost would make this log semi-unbearable. I don't think I have to sell anyone on this. If theres one thing you don't do BP without, it's this.
10/10 - must have for BP
Bulletproof
I've taken ZMA and 5-HTP in the past for better rest and sleep but this has been my first experience with phenibut. I was concerned at first because the label recommends 5-on 2-off, but I've started only taking it on training days and my rest is great, my recovery is better, and I fall asleep immediately. As long as you don't get hooked on it, or over-use it, I think it's a great product that at 4 servings a week lasts for 10 weeks. My only complaint is that a serving is 1/2 a scoop, why not just put a smaller scoop in there?
8/10
Pre-Surge Unleashed
I'm a pre-workout/stim junkie! I've tried at least half a dozen. I had heard a lot about PSU and was very excited to try it, especially since it's been on sale lately. It has caffeine and 1,3 so there's not any huge surprises here. It's a lot smoother than most pre-workouts I've tried, there's not shock or jolt that I got with 1.M.R. or Jack3d, but a little more intense than non-1,3 products like white flood. Overall I'd probably give this about an 8/10 - just a tad stronger and it would be a 10.
Reversitol v2/MACA/GreenMag/PiT
I'm lumping these all together because I've used them several times before and know very well that I like them and that they work well for me. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have regarding these but won't waste additional space rattling off things I already know about them.
BP Program
Last but certainly not least. I think the best part of this program so far has been all the support and personalized advice I get from Rob/Mix/All the BP followers. Regardless of the program, that kind of support is priceless in my eyes.
I admit I was extremely skeptical as I started this program, especially around day 4 of famine, that was when I was looking in the mirror asking myself what I had gotten myself into. The skepticism continued the first 2-3 workouts of feast as well, especially as the scale weight started shooting up. Finally when traction hit and the workouts started getting just a little bit easier, I started getting a little more positive.
I struggled at first with the dietary guidelines as well. Not training fasted was a big adjustment, as was the carb/protein ratio. I don't think I've eaten this many carbs/day in years, but now that I'm over the original bloat that it caused I'm getting used to it. And the workouts are doing better because of it as well.
Finally strength, this could seem a little odd to those following because none of the weights that I've been reporting have increased since day 1. I don't want to go around ruining all of the BP secrets, so you'll just have to buy in to see what's going on here. Suffice to say those weights should shoot up very soon. All I can say is that the rep/set scheme explains the lack of increased weight, without making me feel like I'm stalled out. Really looking forward to this second half and breaking some records.
7/10 so far but we're only half way.
Thanks for reading all, sorry for the wordiness, but I'm taking a page from sloops book - I like to be thorough. [/u]
Half way point.
Stats
Weight: 205
Diet
Cals
2398
Fat
55 g
Cholesterol
489 mg
Sodium
1977 mg
Carbs
294 g
Fiber
51 g
Protein
206 g
Sugars
32 g
Home-made fried rice - brown rice, 93/7 turkey, veggies
Blueberry protein pancakes
Training
Rest Day - might have to take an extra day here because a) my shoulder still feel really sore and b) theres supposedly a huge blizzard headed this way so the drive to the gym might not be in the cards. Saint Louis is awful with bad weather, people are pussies and do stupid things.
Supps
Testforce2 2/2
E-bol 2/2/2 with meals
Reversitol v2 1/2
Slin-sane 1 pre-meal #1 / 1 pre-bed
Appnut FreeTest 2/2
Notes
Today marks the half way point in this log so I thought I'd do a nice half way point review of the supps and the BP program. So here goes...
Slin-sane/Protocol
This duo is hard to quantify, slin-sane is a GDA, I definitely think taking one pre-workout has been giving me greater than usual pumps, the pre-bed dose has been my favorite though, my sleep has been deep and restful. My only complaint is that I wake up feeling a little groggier than usual, though that is partially a stim-dependency as well. Protocol has definitely helped with recovery, the set/rep scheme of my BP run would normally har reduced me to the fetal position. I do wish that Protocol mixed a little better, but as with any product with a free form amino, especially BCAA in it, it mixes rather poorly. I'm used to that.
Slin-sane - 9/10
Protocol - 8/10
Free-Test
I got this during a massive BF sale, I think I paid 50% and free shipping or something absurd like that. After reading Sloop's log I decided that it would be a good addition to this log as well. So far it's been everything I expect from a natty T booster. Oily skin, shorter temper, better recovery, strength gains. The only unforeseen aspect to this was the forksolin which I overlooked during my original purchase. It doesn't usually sit well with me, leading to some stomach upset, but the closer I take it to food the better off I am. Still a great product, I'm just one of those people that doesn't tolerate it well.
7/10
TestForce 2
I'm not sold on this yet. In fact the first couple of weeks before I added Free-Test I don't think I even noticed any natty t-booster type things. I don't like admitting when I'm wrong but I think in this case I might've been. I rolled the dice betting on DAA here and I'm pretty sure it bit me in the ass. Still have 2 tubs to go, but I don't think I'd buy this again.
4/10
E-Bol
The scheme that the BP follows I think would be unbearable without the adaptogen properties that E-bol brings to the table. Doing the workout schemes without that added boost would make this log semi-unbearable. I don't think I have to sell anyone on this. If theres one thing you don't do BP without, it's this.
10/10 - must have for BP
Bulletproof
I've taken ZMA and 5-HTP in the past for better rest and sleep but this has been my first experience with phenibut. I was concerned at first because the label recommends 5-on 2-off, but I've started only taking it on training days and my rest is great, my recovery is better, and I fall asleep immediately. As long as you don't get hooked on it, or over-use it, I think it's a great product that at 4 servings a week lasts for 10 weeks. My only complaint is that a serving is 1/2 a scoop, why not just put a smaller scoop in there?
8/10
Pre-Surge Unleashed
I'm a pre-workout/stim junkie! I've tried at least half a dozen. I had heard a lot about PSU and was very excited to try it, especially since it's been on sale lately. It has caffeine and 1,3 so there's not any huge surprises here. It's a lot smoother than most pre-workouts I've tried, there's not shock or jolt that I got with 1.M.R. or Jack3d, but a little more intense than non-1,3 products like white flood. Overall I'd probably give this about an 8/10 - just a tad stronger and it would be a 10.
Reversitol v2/MACA/GreenMag/PiT
I'm lumping these all together because I've used them several times before and know very well that I like them and that they work well for me. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have regarding these but won't waste additional space rattling off things I already know about them.
BP Program
Last but certainly not least. I think the best part of this program so far has been all the support and personalized advice I get from Rob/Mix/All the BP followers. Regardless of the program, that kind of support is priceless in my eyes.
I admit I was extremely skeptical as I started this program, especially around day 4 of famine, that was when I was looking in the mirror asking myself what I had gotten myself into. The skepticism continued the first 2-3 workouts of feast as well, especially as the scale weight started shooting up. Finally when traction hit and the workouts started getting just a little bit easier, I started getting a little more positive.
I struggled at first with the dietary guidelines as well. Not training fasted was a big adjustment, as was the carb/protein ratio. I don't think I've eaten this many carbs/day in years, but now that I'm over the original bloat that it caused I'm getting used to it. And the workouts are doing better because of it as well.
Finally strength, this could seem a little odd to those following because none of the weights that I've been reporting have increased since day 1. I don't want to go around ruining all of the BP secrets, so you'll just have to buy in to see what's going on here. Suffice to say those weights should shoot up very soon. All I can say is that the rep/set scheme explains the lack of increased weight, without making me feel like I'm stalled out. Really looking forward to this second half and breaking some records.
7/10 so far but we're only half way.
Thanks for reading all, sorry for the wordiness, but I'm taking a page from sloops book - I like to be thorough. [/u]