4am's -Bust my gut or die try'n with Red Acid - Log

4amWorkouts · 11-08-2005, 12:59 PM

Thanks once again to the folks at Controlled Labs for giving me the opportunity to test Red Acid. Information concerning RA is available at the unoffical FAQ thread: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=615458

About me:
Age: 40
Sex: M
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 260
Bodytype: Ecto-ish
Short Term Goal: Lose the belly fat
Long Term Goal: Maintain 260ish with lean muscle mass.

Training experience: Started at age 21 at 145lbs. BBuilt\powerlifted to 220lbs. Took a couple years off due to injury and getting married. Ballooned to 280lbs., dropped the weight to 265lbs and currently trying to lose the belly fat and maintain\increase lean muscle mass.

Current Training Schedule / Protocol: For this test, I am going to try and maintain size while increasing definition and losing my gut. 20-25 min of cardio will be done at the end of every sessions, with each session going no more than 60 min. Do to a sciatic nerve issue, I have removed deads, squats, clean and presses and standing military presses until issue is resolved.

This will be a 5 day on 2 day off split, using the following exercises (reps and sets are consistant from week to week. Less than 60sec break between sets):

MY ROUTINE
WEEK 1
Monday
FLAT BENCH 3X10
INCLINE BENCH 3X10
DB FLYS (Superset)
DECLINE BENCH 3x10
DB FLYS (Superset)
20 REP BENCH 1 Set
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Tuesday
RACK CHINS 4X10
T-BAR ROWS 3X10
PULLDOWNS - FRONT 3X10
BENT-OVER ROWS 3X10
PULLOVERS 3X10
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Wednesday
BBELL CURLS 3X10
SEATED CURLS 3X10
HAMMER CURLS 3X10
ISOLATION CURLS 3X10
SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS 3X10
STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS 3X10
UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS 3X10
ROPE EXTENSIONS 3X10
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Thursday
CURLS 4X10
EXTENSIONS 4X10
STIFF LEG DEADS 4X10
FOREARM FRONT CURLS 20 rep
FOREARM RVRSE CURLS 20 Rep
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Friday
SEATED MILITARY PRESS 4X10
REAR RAISES 3X10
SIDE RAISES 3X10
FRONT RAISES 3X10
SHRUGS 3X10
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

WEEK 2
Monday
INCLINE BENCH
DECLINE BENCH
DB FLYS
FLAT BENCH
DB FLYS
20 REP INCLINE BENCH
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Tuesday
RACK CHINS
BENT-OVER ROWS
PULLDOWNS - BACK
T-BAR ROWS
PULLOVERS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Wednesday
SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS
STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS
UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS
ROPE EXTENSIONS
BBELL CURLS
SEATED CURLS
HAMMER CURLS
ISOLATION CURLS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Thursday
CURLS
EXTENSIONS
STIFF LEG DEADS
FOREARM FRONT CURLS
FOREARM RVRSE CURLS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Friday
SEATED MILITARY PRESS
REAR RAISES
SIDE RAISES
FRONT RAISES
SHRUGS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

WEEK 3
Monday
DECLINE BENCH
FLAT BENCH
DB FLYS
INCLINE BENCH
DB FLYS
20 REP DECLINE BENCH
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Tuesday
RACK CHINS
T-BAR ROWS
PULLDOWNS - CLOSE GRIP
BENT-OVER ROWS
PULLOVERS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Wednesday
BBELL CURLS
SEATED CURLS
HAMMER CURLS
ISOLATION CURLS
SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS
STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS
UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS
ROPE EXTENSIONS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Thursday
CURLS
EXTENSIONS
STIFF LEG DEADS
FOREARM FRONT CURLS
FOREARM RVRSE CURLS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Friday
SEATED MILITARY PRESSES
REAR RAISES
SIDE RAISES
FRONT RAISES
SHRUGS
CALVE RAISES
AB CRUNCHES

Current supplements:
Controlled Labs Red Acid
Primaforce Substance WPI (until it runs out)
Higher Power 100%Whey
HP Chromium Picolanate (until it runs out)
HP Green Tea Extract (until it runs out)
GNC 1000mg Vitamin C
HP One-A-Day multi.

Current Diet: This is a maintainance diet, high in protein, medium in fats and low in carbs as I am carb\insulin sensitive.

4 Controlled Labs Red Acid caps with 32oz water 30min pre-wo
Substance WPI 10-15min pre with 8oz of water and immediately post workout with 8oz water
32oz Gatorade during wo
32oz water post wo

Breakfast:
Oatmeal\3 egg white\raisins\honey\Smart Balance, 6oz of juice, 1 cap chromium pic., multi and vit. c.

Snack:
HP 100% Whey w\ 8oz 2% milk and fruit.

Lunch:
Chicken, tuna, beef or pork with mixed vegetables and Smart Balance, 1/2 cup brown rice. 4 Red Acid caps 30min pre lunch.

Snack:
HP 100% Whey w\ 8oz 2% milk and fruit.

Snack:
Chicken with fruit or vegetables.

Dinner:
Meat and vegetables for dinner. 1 cap green tea.

Bedtime:
100% Whey shake with 8oz 2% milk.

3 gallons of water through out the day.

4amWorkouts · 11-08-2005, 01:14 PM

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Chest. My son woke me up twice during the night. Coming off of sciatic episode, so I have not worked out in almost a week, including no supplements and lousy diet. Energy was gradual enough that I am not sure when it kicked in. Since this is the first morning in a week that I got up early, I will give RA the benefit as I felt pretty good. After two warm-up sets, I hit the flat press for 3X10. Muscle energy and intensity were great. Followed with incline bench\flyes superset 3X10, decline bench\flyes superset 3X10 and ending with a 20 rep flat press. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Slight light-headedness about 10min into the treadmill, but nothing major. Some minor cramping in calves, feet and abs. Drank 320z of Gatorade during my workout.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Muscle energy was good from the start. Mental energy still pretty good, with light-headedness continuing post-wo (this is notrmal for me on the first day, usually dropping off the next. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was average. I am still fat (just kidding).

4amWorkouts · 11-08-2005, 05:43 PM

Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch.

Results: "Excessive" energy from morning dosage lasted until about 11 (five and a half hours from original dosage). Did not notice any light-headedness\jitters from second dosage, though slight sweat\increase in body temp did seem to occur about an hour following afternoon dose. No decrease in appetite, as lunch went down just fine. Energy and alertness\focus seems up.

The biggest thing that I have noticed is the drastic increase in urination. As I notmally drink 3 gallons of water daily, going every 45min to an hour is normal. But with Red Acid, I am going almost every 20min. This was a consideration when deciding to not use creatine with this product - just didn't expect it to hit the bladder this hard.

So far, everything feels great.

4amWorkouts · 11-09-2005, 01:20 PM

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Back. My son woke me up at 3:30 and kept me up till 4:30. I drank 32oz at this time as I felt a little dehydrated. I was concerned that this water plus the 32oz with the Red Acid would keep me running to the bathroom during my workout - I was pleasantly suprised it did not. Energy was gradual enough that I am not sure when it kicked in, but it was very good once in gear. Started with 4 sets of rack chins. Muscle energy, intensity and focus were all great. Followed with t-bar rows, pulldowns to front, bent-over rows, pulldowns to back and pullovers, all for 3X10. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Slight light-headedness during very intense moments, but again nothing major. Some minor cramping in legs and abs. Drank 320z of Gatorade during my workout but may need to add more.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were good from the start. Mild light-headedness did not continuing post-wo, but was noticable during. Cramping has subsided. Sweating has picked up. I did notice a different look to my pumps during my wo which was unexpected. No jitters.

About 1-2 hours after taking yesterday's afternoon dosage, a very light sweat broke out, lasting several hours. No appetite suppresion, in fact I felt hungrier. No problems sleeping last night. I will wait until Monday to discuss any visual changes, unless they are drastic (sudden six-pack) so as not to skew.

4amWorkouts · 11-09-2005, 05:33 PM

Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch.

Results: Did not notice when the "Excessive" energy from morning dosage quit, if it ever really did. I constantly feel energized and focused. Afternoon 'hot flashes' kicked in about 30-45min after taking second dose. Maybe CL can market it to woman so they can practice for menapause. No decrease in appetite, but no serious cravings.

Urination has dropped back a little closer to normal. Have lost the pump from my workout, and muscles seem a little sorer than normal, but nothing crippling. This is actually the feeling I expected from the White Blood\Blue Rhino\Green Bulge stack.

So far, I am liking it...

4amWorkouts · 11-10-2005, 12:58 PM

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Shoulders & Legs. My son woke me up at 4:00 and I staid up until 5:30. I woke up hungry and drank 32oz of water. I am pleasantly suprised that RA does not keep me out of bed and in the bathroom at night. Energy was good this morning, focus okay, but workout was sub par. Since I am only working out four times this week, I mixed things up - probably big mistake. Started with 4 sets of seated military presses. Followed with rear delt rows and seated presses behind neck, then finished with bbell shrugs, all for 4X10. Did 4X10 on curls and extensions for legs. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. No light-headedness at all, but nausea all morning. Drank 320z of Gatorade and another 32oz of water during my workout. Stiffness\tightness in legs but no cramping.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were good from the start, but focus was a little off. No light-headedness during or post-wo. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was good. Pumps have continued.

Light sweat broke out following yesterday afternoon's dose, but not as prevelant as prior. No appetite suppresion or cravings. About 4 hours after dose, I began to feel a little tired, almost like a slight 'crash'.

4amWorkouts · 11-10-2005, 07:53 PM

Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch.

Results:Morning energy and focus have lasted really well. I constantly feel energized and focused, though maybe a little less today vs. the past couple of days. No noticable hot flashes from afternoon dose, but I have been laying around most of the day. Core temp seems to really rise the more active that I am. Nuasea from this morning has subsided.

Lunch was a Marie Chalander's Turkey pot pie, which is a ridiculous amount of calories, carbs and fat (trying to refeed and help with the soreness - probably too much of a needed thing). I was asleep 15min after eating and have had no appetite or energy ever since.

Urination has dropped back to normal. Have lost the pump from morning workout, and muscles still seem a little sorer than normal.

4amWorkouts · 11-11-2005, 12:54 PM

Happy Veteran's Day!

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Bis & Tris. My son woke me up again at 2:30 and I was up pretty much until 5:30. I woke up hungry and drank the usual 32oz of water. Energy was going to be a major concern this morning, but energy and focus were okay, and workout was better than yesterday. Started with 3X10s of bbcurls, followed with seated curls, hammer curls and iso curls. Did 3X10 on seated sculls crushers, straight bar press downs, reverse grip bench and rope extensions, all 3x10. Ended with front and reverse wrist curls. Treadmill was cut short (10min) because of pain in shin, but got in full abs and calve raises. Some light-headedness, but no nausea this morning. Drank 320z of Gatorade and another 32oz of water during my workout. Stiffness\tightness in legs, elbows and wrists, as well as innercostals (weird), but no cramping.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were suprisingly good from the start, and focus was better. Minor light-headedness during but not post-wo. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was good. Pumps have continued.

Note to self: Avoid pot pies for lunch...

4amWorkouts · 11-11-2005, 05:30 PM

Took second dosage of 2 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before midmorning shake and an apple.

Results: Morning energy only lasted until about 2.5hrs after morning dose, but focus lasted really well. No noticable hot flashes from midmorning dose, but I have been out mowing the yard.

Lunch was two pieces of hot italian sausage, spinach and brown rice.

Everything seems to be going pretty normal. Will take next dosage around 2:30.

4amWorkouts · 11-11-2005, 08:38 PM

Took third dose of 2 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before afternoon shake, carrots and grapes.

Results: I am not feeling this dose at all. In fact, I am ready for a nap - no energy or focus. Muscle's are feeling sore in odd places, mostly at the ends of the muscles and not the bellies, which is very different for me. I am wondering if some creatine mono will help...

I am staying hydrated and there is no cramping. Depending on weekend plans, I will do either a 4 and 4 dose or split it between 4 doses.

**Peaked_18** · 11-11-2005, 08:40 PM

Good luck 4am, hope this works out for you. Red Acid looks like a cool new product, might try it out if your log turns out for the better. Good luck!

4amWorkouts · 11-12-2005, 09:29 PM

Took todays doses as follows:

2 Caps at 6:30am, 30min before breakfast.
2 Caps at 8:30, 30min before shake.
2 Caps at 1:30, 30min before snack.
2 Caps at 3:30, 30min before snack.

Results: Muscle soreness has subsided. Splitting dosage has no noticable effects so far. Energy and focus have just been okay, nothing major. Slight feeling of core temp elevation around 3rd dose. Slight cravings with slight appetite supression.

4amWorkouts · 11-14-2005, 12:51 PM

On Sunday I took 3 caps before breakfast, 3 before lunch and 2 mid afternoon which seemed to work okay. I got behind on my fluid intake which probably lead to bladder issue during the night. I did get extremely tired around 6-7pm last night (could not be attributed to the day's activities, as it was minimal). Carb loaded on Sunday as well.

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Chest. My bladder woke me up about every hour during the night. Energy was pretty good this morning, all things considered. After two warm-up sets, I hit the incline press for 3X10, adding db supersets. Intensity was good, but muscle energy was a little off. Followed with flat bench\flyes superset 3X10, decline bench\flyes superset 3X10 and ending with a 20 rep incline press. I added 5-10lbs on all presses. Finished with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Some minor stiffness in legs. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Everything was just slightly above normal - sweating, energy, intensity and focus. One thing that I have noticed since starting RA is an increase in libido (wanted to make sure it was RA before reporting). Pumps seem to be continuing as well.

I weighed in at 263lb this morning, with an increase in intra-muscle definition, an increase in vascularity and some visible reduction of body fat around abdominal region.

4amWorkouts · 11-15-2005, 12:37 PM

Split yesterday afternoons doses, 2 and 2, at around 11:30 and 2:30. Everything was about the same.

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT: Back. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, though mental energy and focus were off. After two warm-up sets, I hit the pulldowns to front for 3X10. Followed with rack chins, pulldowns to the back, bent over and t-bar rows, and pullovers. I added 5lbs on all exercises. Finished with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Some minor stiffness in legs. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: Everything was just about normal. Muscle sorenes has subsided drastically.

4amWorkouts · 11-15-2005, 07:33 PM

Took second dose of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water at 12:30, based upon afternoon availability and schedule.

Results: Morning dose has really worked out well, but no noticable effect from afternoon doses at all.

No noticable soreness or cramping.

4amWorkouts · 11-16-2005, 02:42 PM

Due to schedule, I drank my last glass of water at 4pm yesterday, and ate my last meal at 5:30. I did drink 32oz this morning at 2:30, slept in until 6:30am, and then followed my usual protocal.

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT:Tris and Bis. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, and mental energy and focus were up a bit from yesterday. After two warm-up sets, I hit the seated scull crushers, straight bar extension, reverse grip bench and rope pushdowns, all 3X10 and on all I added 5lbs. Bis started with bb curls, then seated curls, hammer curls, iso curls and finally reverse grip bb curls, all 3X10 and all up 5lbs. Finished with 15min on the treadmill. Some minor stiffness still in quads. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. Feeling a little bloated from the oatmeal.

RESULTS: All in all, everything was pretty good. Effects on strength, libido and pumps are very nice from a stim\thermo. Still not a lot of noticavle effects from the afternoon dose, but that is not uncommon for me with stims.

4amWorkouts · 11-19-2005, 10:12 PM

First, sorry to CL for missing the last couple of days. I will try and summarize Thursday and Friday.

Thursday I had an early morning trip to the airport, and so I popped 3 caps at 5:00am with 32oz of water, but did not eat breakfast until 8:00am. Took 3 more caps around 10:30 and the last two caps around 1:30. I did not workout. Nothing major to report other than afternoon dose is not giving me a whole lot of energy. This may be a carb and EFA issue...

Friday, I was up at 3:30am with son and took 4 caps at 4:00am before my workout. Followed ususal pre-wo protocal.

PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water.

WORKOUT:Shoulders and legs. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, but mental energy and focus were off a bit from lack of sleep and new schedule. After two warm-up sets, I hit the seated military press behind the neck, bent overs for rears, and shrugs, all for3X10 and I added 5lbs on all. Ended shoulders with a 20rep seated military press. Legs were curls and then extensions, all 4X10 and all up 5lbs. Finished with 20min on the treadmill. Would have tried sldls, but focus was off and did not want to risk injuring back. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout.

POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo.

RESULTS: All in all, everything was pretty good. RA really helping with workouts, but dragging in the afternoon. Diet stills seems to be key, even with stim and fat burner.

Saturday I took 4 caps at 5:30am, 30min before breakfast. Because of a training meeting, I had a bagel around 11:00, but did not eat again until 3:00. Took 4 caps of RA at 2:30. It is 5:00pm and I am getting a little jittery...

For the next week, my workouts will start about an hour early (back to 4:30am). I also plan on trying to work some HIIT into the mix...

pu12en12g · 11-20-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4amWorkouts

First, sorry to CL for missing the last couple of days.

No problem man ! Keep up the great work !

**Sixpack** · 11-20-2005, 09:41 PM

Damn missed this one , subscribes

11-08-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	4am's -Bust my gut or die try'n with Red Acid - Log Thanks once again to the folks at Controlled Labs for giving me the opportunity to test Red Acid. Information concerning RA is available at the unoffical FAQ thread: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=615458 About me: Age: 40 Sex: M Height: 6'4" Weight: 260 Bodytype: Ecto-ish Short Term Goal: Lose the belly fat Long Term Goal: Maintain 260ish with lean muscle mass. Training experience: Started at age 21 at 145lbs. BBuilt\powerlifted to 220lbs. Took a couple years off due to injury and getting married. Ballooned to 280lbs., dropped the weight to 265lbs and currently trying to lose the belly fat and maintain\increase lean muscle mass. Current Training Schedule / Protocol: For this test, I am going to try and maintain size while increasing definition and losing my gut. 20-25 min of cardio will be done at the end of every sessions, with each session going no more than 60 min. Do to a sciatic nerve issue, I have removed deads, squats, clean and presses and standing military presses until issue is resolved. This will be a 5 day on 2 day off split, using the following exercises (reps and sets are consistant from week to week. Less than 60sec break between sets): MY ROUTINE WEEK 1 Monday FLAT BENCH 3X10 INCLINE BENCH 3X10 DB FLYS (Superset) DECLINE BENCH 3x10 DB FLYS (Superset) 20 REP BENCH 1 Set CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Tuesday RACK CHINS 4X10 T-BAR ROWS 3X10 PULLDOWNS - FRONT 3X10 BENT-OVER ROWS 3X10 PULLOVERS 3X10 CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Wednesday BBELL CURLS 3X10 SEATED CURLS 3X10 HAMMER CURLS 3X10 ISOLATION CURLS 3X10 SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS 3X10 STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS 3X10 UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS 3X10 ROPE EXTENSIONS 3X10 CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Thursday CURLS 4X10 EXTENSIONS 4X10 STIFF LEG DEADS 4X10 FOREARM FRONT CURLS 20 rep FOREARM RVRSE CURLS 20 Rep CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Friday SEATED MILITARY PRESS 4X10 REAR RAISES 3X10 SIDE RAISES 3X10 FRONT RAISES 3X10 SHRUGS 3X10 CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES WEEK 2 Monday INCLINE BENCH DECLINE BENCH DB FLYS FLAT BENCH DB FLYS 20 REP INCLINE BENCH CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Tuesday RACK CHINS BENT-OVER ROWS PULLDOWNS - BACK T-BAR ROWS PULLOVERS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Wednesday SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS ROPE EXTENSIONS BBELL CURLS SEATED CURLS HAMMER CURLS ISOLATION CURLS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Thursday CURLS EXTENSIONS STIFF LEG DEADS FOREARM FRONT CURLS FOREARM RVRSE CURLS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Friday SEATED MILITARY PRESS REAR RAISES SIDE RAISES FRONT RAISES SHRUGS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES WEEK 3 Monday DECLINE BENCH FLAT BENCH DB FLYS INCLINE BENCH DB FLYS 20 REP DECLINE BENCH CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Tuesday RACK CHINS T-BAR ROWS PULLDOWNS - CLOSE GRIP BENT-OVER ROWS PULLOVERS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Wednesday BBELL CURLS SEATED CURLS HAMMER CURLS ISOLATION CURLS SEATED SCULL CRUSHERS STRAIGHT BAR EXTENSIONS UNDERHAND EXTENSIONS ROPE EXTENSIONS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Thursday CURLS EXTENSIONS STIFF LEG DEADS FOREARM FRONT CURLS FOREARM RVRSE CURLS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Friday SEATED MILITARY PRESSES REAR RAISES SIDE RAISES FRONT RAISES SHRUGS CALVE RAISES AB CRUNCHES Current supplements: Controlled Labs Red Acid Primaforce Substance WPI (until it runs out) Higher Power 100%Whey HP Chromium Picolanate (until it runs out) HP Green Tea Extract (until it runs out) GNC 1000mg Vitamin C HP One-A-Day multi. Current Diet: This is a maintainance diet, high in protein, medium in fats and low in carbs as I am carb\insulin sensitive. 4 Controlled Labs Red Acid caps with 32oz water 30min pre-wo Substance WPI 10-15min pre with 8oz of water and immediately post workout with 8oz water 32oz Gatorade during wo 32oz water post wo Breakfast: Oatmeal\3 egg white\raisins\honey\Smart Balance, 6oz of juice, 1 cap chromium pic., multi and vit. c. Snack: HP 100% Whey w\ 8oz 2% milk and fruit. Lunch: Chicken, tuna, beef or pork with mixed vegetables and Smart Balance, 1/2 cup brown rice. 4 Red Acid caps 30min pre lunch. Snack: HP 100% Whey w\ 8oz 2% milk and fruit. Snack: Chicken with fruit or vegetables. Dinner: Meat and vegetables for dinner. 1 cap green tea. Bedtime: 100% Whey shake with 8oz 2% milk. 3 gallons of water through out the day. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-08-2005, 01:14 PM	#2
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Tuesday November 8th PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Chest. My son woke me up twice during the night. Coming off of sciatic episode, so I have not worked out in almost a week, including no supplements and lousy diet. Energy was gradual enough that I am not sure when it kicked in. Since this is the first morning in a week that I got up early, I will give RA the benefit as I felt pretty good. After two warm-up sets, I hit the flat press for 3X10. Muscle energy and intensity were great. Followed with incline bench\flyes superset 3X10, decline bench\flyes superset 3X10 and ending with a 20 rep flat press. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Slight light-headedness about 10min into the treadmill, but nothing major. Some minor cramping in calves, feet and abs. Drank 320z of Gatorade during my workout. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Muscle energy was good from the start. Mental energy still pretty good, with light-headedness continuing post-wo (this is notrmal for me on the first day, usually dropping off the next. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was average. I am still fat (just kidding). __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-08-2005, 05:43 PM	#3
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Tuesday November 8th - Afternoon dosage Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch. Results: "Excessive" energy from morning dosage lasted until about 11 (five and a half hours from original dosage). Did not notice any light-headedness\jitters from second dosage, though slight sweat\increase in body temp did seem to occur about an hour following afternoon dose. No decrease in appetite, as lunch went down just fine. Energy and alertness\focus seems up. The biggest thing that I have noticed is the drastic increase in urination. As I notmally drink 3 gallons of water daily, going every 45min to an hour is normal. But with Red Acid, I am going almost every 20min. This was a consideration when deciding to not use creatine with this product - just didn't expect it to hit the bladder this hard. So far, everything feels great. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-09-2005, 01:20 PM	#4
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Wednesday November 9th PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Back. My son woke me up at 3:30 and kept me up till 4:30. I drank 32oz at this time as I felt a little dehydrated. I was concerned that this water plus the 32oz with the Red Acid would keep me running to the bathroom during my workout - I was pleasantly suprised it did not. Energy was gradual enough that I am not sure when it kicked in, but it was very good once in gear. Started with 4 sets of rack chins. Muscle energy, intensity and focus were all great. Followed with t-bar rows, pulldowns to front, bent-over rows, pulldowns to back and pullovers, all for 3X10. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Slight light-headedness during very intense moments, but again nothing major. Some minor cramping in legs and abs. Drank 320z of Gatorade during my workout but may need to add more. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were good from the start. Mild light-headedness did not continuing post-wo, but was noticable during. Cramping has subsided. Sweating has picked up. I did notice a different look to my pumps during my wo which was unexpected. No jitters. About 1-2 hours after taking yesterday's afternoon dosage, a very light sweat broke out, lasting several hours. No appetite suppresion, in fact I felt hungrier. No problems sleeping last night. I will wait until Monday to discuss any visual changes, unless they are drastic (sudden six-pack) so as not to skew. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-09-2005, 05:33 PM	#5
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Wednesday November 9th - Afternoon Dose Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch. Results: Did not notice when the "Excessive" energy from morning dosage quit, if it ever really did. I constantly feel energized and focused. Afternoon 'hot flashes' kicked in about 30-45min after taking second dose. Maybe CL can market it to woman so they can practice for menapause. No decrease in appetite, but no serious cravings. Urination has dropped back a little closer to normal. Have lost the pump from my workout, and muscles seem a little sorer than normal, but nothing crippling. This is actually the feeling I expected from the White Blood\Blue Rhino\Green Bulge stack. So far, I am liking it... __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-10-2005, 12:58 PM	#6
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thursday November 10th PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Shoulders & Legs. My son woke me up at 4:00 and I staid up until 5:30. I woke up hungry and drank 32oz of water. I am pleasantly suprised that RA does not keep me out of bed and in the bathroom at night. Energy was good this morning, focus okay, but workout was sub par. Since I am only working out four times this week, I mixed things up - probably big mistake. Started with 4 sets of seated military presses. Followed with rear delt rows and seated presses behind neck, then finished with bbell shrugs, all for 4X10. Did 4X10 on curls and extensions for legs. Ended with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. No light-headedness at all, but nausea all morning. Drank 320z of Gatorade and another 32oz of water during my workout. Stiffness\tightness in legs but no cramping. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were good from the start, but focus was a little off. No light-headedness during or post-wo. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was good. Pumps have continued. Light sweat broke out following yesterday afternoon's dose, but not as prevelant as prior. No appetite suppresion or cravings. About 4 hours after dose, I began to feel a little tired, almost like a slight 'crash'. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-10-2005, 07:53 PM	#7
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thursday November 10th - Afternoon Dosage Took second dosage of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before lunch. Results:Morning energy and focus have lasted really well. I constantly feel energized and focused, though maybe a little less today vs. the past couple of days. No noticable hot flashes from afternoon dose, but I have been laying around most of the day. Core temp seems to really rise the more active that I am. Nuasea from this morning has subsided. Lunch was a Marie Chalander's Turkey pot pie, which is a ridiculous amount of calories, carbs and fat (trying to refeed and help with the soreness - probably too much of a needed thing). I was asleep 15min after eating and have had no appetite or energy ever since. Urination has dropped back to normal. Have lost the pump from morning workout, and muscles still seem a little sorer than normal. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-11-2005, 12:54 PM	#8
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Friday November 11th Happy Veteran's Day! PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Bis & Tris. My son woke me up again at 2:30 and I was up pretty much until 5:30. I woke up hungry and drank the usual 32oz of water. Energy was going to be a major concern this morning, but energy and focus were okay, and workout was better than yesterday. Started with 3X10s of bbcurls, followed with seated curls, hammer curls and iso curls. Did 3X10 on seated sculls crushers, straight bar press downs, reverse grip bench and rope extensions, all 3x10. Ended with front and reverse wrist curls. Treadmill was cut short (10min) because of pain in shin, but got in full abs and calve raises. Some light-headedness, but no nausea this morning. Drank 320z of Gatorade and another 32oz of water during my workout. Stiffness\tightness in legs, elbows and wrists, as well as innercostals (weird), but no cramping. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Mental and Muscle energy were suprisingly good from the start, and focus was better. Minor light-headedness during but not post-wo. Cramping has subsided. Sweating was good. Pumps have continued. Note to self: Avoid pot pies for lunch... __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-11-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Friday November 11th - Midmorning Dose Took second dosage of 2 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before midmorning shake and an apple. Results: Morning energy only lasted until about 2.5hrs after morning dose, but focus lasted really well. No noticable hot flashes from midmorning dose, but I have been out mowing the yard. Lunch was two pieces of hot italian sausage, spinach and brown rice. Everything seems to be going pretty normal. Will take next dosage around 2:30. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-11-2005, 08:38 PM	#10
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Friday November 11th - Afternoon Dose Took third dose of 2 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water 30min before afternoon shake, carrots and grapes. Results: I am not feeling this dose at all. In fact, I am ready for a nap - no energy or focus. Muscle's are feeling sore in odd places, mostly at the ends of the muscles and not the bellies, which is very different for me. I am wondering if some creatine mono will help... I am staying hydrated and there is no cramping. Depending on weekend plans, I will do either a 4 and 4 dose or split it between 4 doses. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-11-2005, 08:40 PM	#11
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Good luck 4am, hope this works out for you. Red Acid looks like a cool new product, might try it out if your log turns out for the better. Good luck!

11-12-2005, 09:29 PM	#12
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Saturday November 12th Took todays doses as follows: 2 Caps at 6:30am, 30min before breakfast. 2 Caps at 8:30, 30min before shake. 2 Caps at 1:30, 30min before snack. 2 Caps at 3:30, 30min before snack. Results: Muscle soreness has subsided. Splitting dosage has no noticable effects so far. Energy and focus have just been okay, nothing major. Slight feeling of core temp elevation around 3rd dose. Slight cravings with slight appetite supression. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-14-2005, 12:51 PM	#13
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Monday November 14th On Sunday I took 3 caps before breakfast, 3 before lunch and 2 mid afternoon which seemed to work okay. I got behind on my fluid intake which probably lead to bladder issue during the night. I did get extremely tired around 6-7pm last night (could not be attributed to the day's activities, as it was minimal). Carb loaded on Sunday as well. PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Chest. My bladder woke me up about every hour during the night. Energy was pretty good this morning, all things considered. After two warm-up sets, I hit the incline press for 3X10, adding db supersets. Intensity was good, but muscle energy was a little off. Followed with flat bench\flyes superset 3X10, decline bench\flyes superset 3X10 and ending with a 20 rep incline press. I added 5-10lbs on all presses. Finished with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Some minor stiffness in legs. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Everything was just slightly above normal - sweating, energy, intensity and focus. One thing that I have noticed since starting RA is an increase in libido (wanted to make sure it was RA before reporting). Pumps seem to be continuing as well. I weighed in at 263lb this morning, with an increase in intra-muscle definition, an increase in vascularity and some visible reduction of body fat around abdominal region. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-15-2005, 12:37 PM	#14
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Tuesday November 15th Split yesterday afternoons doses, 2 and 2, at around 11:30 and 2:30. Everything was about the same. PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT: Back. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, though mental energy and focus were off. After two warm-up sets, I hit the pulldowns to front for 3X10. Followed with rack chins, pulldowns to the back, bent over and t-bar rows, and pullovers. I added 5lbs on all exercises. Finished with 20min on the treadmill, abs, and calve raises. Some minor stiffness in legs. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: Everything was just about normal. Muscle sorenes has subsided drastically. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-15-2005, 07:33 PM	#15
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Tuesday November 15th - Afternoon Dose Took second dose of 4 Red Acid caps with 32oz of water at 12:30, based upon afternoon availability and schedule. Results: Morning dose has really worked out well, but no noticable effect from afternoon doses at all. No noticable soreness or cramping. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-20-2005, 09:41 PM	#19
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11-16-2005, 02:42 PM	#16
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Wednesday November 16th Due to schedule, I drank my last glass of water at 4pm yesterday, and ate my last meal at 5:30. I did drink 32oz this morning at 2:30, slept in until 6:30am, and then followed my usual protocal. PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT:Tris and Bis. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, and mental energy and focus were up a bit from yesterday. After two warm-up sets, I hit the seated scull crushers, straight bar extension, reverse grip bench and rope pushdowns, all 3X10 and on all I added 5lbs. Bis started with bb curls, then seated curls, hammer curls, iso curls and finally reverse grip bb curls, all 3X10 and all up 5lbs. Finished with 15min on the treadmill. Some minor stiffness still in quads. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. Feeling a little bloated from the oatmeal. RESULTS: All in all, everything was pretty good. Effects on strength, libido and pumps are very nice from a stim\thermo. Still not a lot of noticavle effects from the afternoon dose, but that is not uncommon for me with stims. __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...

11-19-2005, 10:12 PM	#17
4amWorkouts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Saturday November 19th - Catching up! First, sorry to CL for missing the last couple of days. I will try and summarize Thursday and Friday. Thursday I had an early morning trip to the airport, and so I popped 3 caps at 5:00am with 32oz of water, but did not eat breakfast until 8:00am. Took 3 more caps around 10:30 and the last two caps around 1:30. I did not workout. Nothing major to report other than afternoon dose is not giving me a whole lot of energy. This may be a carb and EFA issue... Friday, I was up at 3:30am with son and took 4 caps at 4:00am before my workout. Followed ususal pre-wo protocal. PREWORKOUT: Started the morning off with 4 caps RA and 32oz of water. Followed 20min later with SWPI shake in 8oz water. WORKOUT:Shoulders and legs. Muscle energy was pretty good this morning, but mental energy and focus were off a bit from lack of sleep and new schedule. After two warm-up sets, I hit the seated military press behind the neck, bent overs for rears, and shrugs, all for3X10 and I added 5lbs on all. Ended shoulders with a 20rep seated military press. Legs were curls and then extensions, all 4X10 and all up 5lbs. Finished with 20min on the treadmill. Would have tried sldls, but focus was off and did not want to risk injuring back. Drank 320z of Gatorade and 32oz water during my workout. POST WORKOUT: 1 serving SWPI in 8oz water immediatly post wo. 32oz of water post wo. Oatmeal approx. 30min post wo. RESULTS: All in all, everything was pretty good. RA really helping with workouts, but dragging in the afternoon. Diet stills seems to be key, even with stim and fat burner. Saturday I took 4 caps at 5:30am, 30min before breakfast. Because of a training meeting, I had a bagel around 11:00, but did not eat again until 3:00. Took 4 caps of RA at 2:30. It is 5:00pm and I am getting a little jittery... For the next week, my workouts will start about an hour early (back to 4:30am). I also plan on trying to work some HIIT into the mix... __________________ Now that's some high quality H2O...