johnsbod's Controlled Labs-Red Acid™ Log

**johnsbod** · 11-09-2005, 01:36 AM

Thanks again to Controlled Labs for allowing me the opportunity to test this product! I promise to give as much detail as possible in my log and to give honest feedback, whether it be positive or negative.

I would also like to note that I just finished a cycle of Rebound XT (as a cutting supplement) and put on a few pounds of muscle in the process of cutting. The last week or so I ate slightly above maintenace to try and put on a little bit more muscle before this log.

Controlled Labs-Red Acid™

Red Acid™: Fat Incineration Matrix (180 Capsules)

Red Acid™ is the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the
market. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring fatty acids
and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to modulate
ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively lowers your
food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol and fatty
acid release from adipocytes throughout the body.
Key Attributes:

Body Fat Reduction via Lipolysis
Increased Energy
Help Activate PPAR- alpha
Potent and effective
Decreased Appetite
Greater Focus
Enhanced Blood Flow
Insulin Regulation
Ephedra Free
Yohimbe Free
Helps potentiate other stimulants
Designed to stack VERY well with Blue Rhino
Designed to stack VERY well with Sesamin
Designed to stack VERY well with Synephrine
Designed to stack VERY well with Yohimbine
Designed to stack VERY well with Ephedrine
Maximize fat loss results without nausea
Red Acid™ Write-Up:

Most people have trouble losing their fat stores because they cannot control
their food intake while on a cutting or maintenance phase. Even with proper
diet and cardio, many individuals will eventually experience problems losing
fat at an "optimal" rate. Now we have the answer: Red Acid™. Red Acid™ is
the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the market. Unlike
other fat loss products, Red Acid™ helps you to achieve fat loss via several
different pathways. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring
fatty acids and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to
modulate ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively
lowers your food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol
and fatty acid release from adipocytes throughout the body. Herbal appetite
suppressants that work via the CNS rather than the digestive tract, like our
fatty acid blend does, were included to address the same appetite problem,
but via a different pathway, the brain. Natural energizers and thermogenics
have also been added to increase activity in the gym, which leads to calorie
use. Enhanced focus is also attained by the addition of some of the most
thoroughly researched nootropics.
The REDuction Complex™ (Fatty Acids and PPAR-alpha):

Red Acid™ contains a fatty acid matrix that includes Oleoylethanolamide
(OEA) and Tetradecylthioacetic Acid (TTA). OEA is a fatty acid that is a
naturally occurring amide of ethanolamine and oleic acid. It starts working
once it reaches the duodenum (the upper 1/3 of the small intestine) and is
normally synthesized there by your body. It serves as an endogenous agonist
of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and
regulates lipid metabolism. OEA also activates vagal sensory afferent
neurons and excites nodose ganglion neurons, which leads to decreased
appetite and satiety. This naturally occurring fatty acid therefore inhibits
food cravings and helps release fat from its stores in the body.

Tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA) is a 3-thia fatty acid that reduces total
cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL/HDL cholesterol when
used in combination with a good diet and also exhibits anti-inflammatory
effects. TTA, like OEA, is an agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated
receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha). TTA has been shown to increase catabolism of
fatty acids and exhibit antiadiposity effects. TTA will help to effectively
remove fat from its body stores and without forcing your body to effectively
use it for energy. This allows you to “burn” fat at a much higher level than
by simply exercising.

The Transport Mechanism:

A few hundred milligrams of flaxseed oil powder has also been added to aid
in the transport of these two fatty acids into the duodenum and other
necessary areas, so that they can be utilized completely.
The Red Sweat Complex™ (Thermogenics, Nootropics, and Appetite Suppression via CNS):

We have combined the most effective and potent thermonutrients to increase
the utilization of energy in your body. The most potent extracts of
energizing ingredients were included to make your trip to the gym one you
would not forget. If you do not work out with intensity you cannot realize
your true potential for fat loss and lean body mass accumulation. Intensity
in the gym cannot be accomplished without focus either; you need the mental
acuity that only our top of the line nootropics can provide in order to
excel at your fat loss goals.
The Red Slob Complex™ (Herbal Appetite Suppression, Thyroid Support, and Digestion Aids):

Lastly, we added a proprietary blend of potent herbal appetite suppressants,
digestion aids, thyroid support and stomach soothing compounds that work in
synergy to target one of the hardest parts of fat loss: eating right. This
blend effectively targets the central nervous system (CNS) to control your
desire for food (without nausea or discomfort) and when combined with the
anorexic effects of OEA you are in for a powerful combination.

If you want to decrease your appetite, get rid of unwanted body fat, ramp up
your endurance and enhance your focus in the gym, then Red Acid™ is the
right choice for you.
Red Acid™ makes an excellent stack when used in conjunction with Blue
Rhino™. Together they will help you lose body fat and maintain your
testosterone levels during a cutting (fat loss) phase.
REFERENCES:

1. Wang X, Miyares RL, Ahern GP. Oleoylethanolamide excites vagal sensory
neurones, induces visceral pain and reduces short-term food intake in mice
via capsaicin receptor TRPV1. J Physiol. 2005 Apr 15;564(Pt 2):541-7. Epub
2005 Feb 3.

2. J Biol Chem. Oleoylethanolamide stimulates lipolysis by activating the
nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
(PPAR-alpha). 2004 Jul 2;279(27):27849-54. Epub 2004 Apr 26.

3. Fu J, Oveisi F, Gaetani S, Lin E, Piomelli D. Oleoylethanolamide, an
endogenous PPAR-alpha agonist, lowers body weight and hyperlipidemia in
obese rats. Neuropharmacology. 2005 Jun;48(8):1147-53. Epub 2005 Apr 21.

4. Proulx K, Cota D, Castaneda TR, Tschop MH, D'Alessio DA, Tso P, Woods SC,
Seeley RJ Mechanisms of oleoylethanolamide-induced changes in feeding
behavior and motor activity. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2005
Sep;289(3):R729-37. Epub 2005 May 5.

5. Lo Verme J, Gaetani S, Fu J, Oveisi F, Burton K, Piomelli D. Regulation
of food intake by oleoylethanolamide. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2005
Mar;62(6):708-16.

6. Cani PD, Montoya ML, Neyrinck AM, Delzenne NM, Lambert DM. Potential
modulation of plasma ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide-1 by anorexigenic
cannabinoid compounds, SR141716A (rimonabant) and oleoylethanolamide. Br J
Nutr. 2004 Nov;92(5):757-61.

7. Nielsen MJ, Petersen G, Astrup A, Hansen HS. Food intake is inhibited by
oral oleoylethanolamide. J Lipid Res. 2004 Jun;45(6):1027-9. Epub 2004 Apr
1.

8. Larsen LN, Granlund L, Holmeide AK, Skattebol L, Nebb HI, Bremer J.
Sulfur-substituted and alpha-methylated fatty acids as peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor activators. Lipids. 2005 Jan;40(1):49-57.

9. Granlund L, Larsen LN, Nebb HI, Pedersen JI. Effects of structural
changes of fatty acids on lipid accumulation in adipocytes and primary
hepatocytes. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2005 Feb 21;1687(1-3):23-30.

10. Fredriksen J, Ueland T, Dyroy E, Halvorsen B, Melby K, Melbye L,
Skalhegg BS, Bohov P, Skorve J, Berge RK, Aukrust P, Froland SS.
Lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects of tetradecylthioacetic acid in
HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy. Eur J Clin
Invest. 2004 Oct;34(10):709-15.

11. Rampler H, Weinhofer I, Netik A, Forss-Petter S, Brown PJ, Oplinger JA,
Bugaut M, Berger J. Evaluation of the therapeutic potential of PPARalpha
agonists for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Mol Genet Metab. 2003
Dec;80(4):398-407.

12. Berge RK, Skorve J, Tronstad KJ, Berge K, Gudbrandsen OA, Grav H.
Metabolic effects of thia fatty acids. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2002
Jun;13(3):295-304.

About Me

Age: 31

Sex: Male

Height: 6'

Weight: 230

BF%: ??? (I will estimate tomorrow)

Bodytype: Meso-Endo

Training Experience: I started lifting weights around age 13 and was pretty serious about it until I got to college. During college I lifted on and off and I got back into it seriously after that. I had a rotator cuff injury that kept me out of lifting for several years, but I have been back in the game seriously for a while now and my shoulder is finally healthy again.

Short Term Goal: Trying to cut down to about 210-215 lbs.

Long Term Goal: Cut until 210-215, clean bulk up to about 230 and cut for next summer with more muscle mass.

Training

I've finally found a good amount of volume for my routines while cutting. I'm trying to use Saturdays as a weak bodypart day, and am currently working on back width and rear delts, and I'm trying to bring my arms up to par with my torso. My using a chest/biceps and back/triceps split I've been able to use slightly lower volume with my arms and train them directly and indirectly each week with good results so far. My side delts are a strong point for me so I don't do much volume for them. During a bulk I would normally have slightly higher volume. I'm working in the 6-8 rep range on all these exercises unless otherwise noted.

Monday-Chest, Biceps, Forearms, Abs
Incline Dumbell Press (3 sets)
Decline Bench Press (3 sets)
ATrainer Flyes [at a slight incline] (3 sets, 10-12 reps)
Barbell Curls (2 sets)
Incline Dumbell Curls (2 sets)
Preacher Curl Machine (2 sets)
Hammer Curls (2 sets)
Wrist Curls (2 sets)
Decline Situps with Medicine Ball (15 reps)
Wednesday-Legs, Shoulders
Squats (3 sets)
Leg Press (3 sets, 8, 6, 20 reps)
Good Mornings (3 sets)
Leg Curls (3 sets, 10-12 reps)
Seated Calf Raises (2 sets, 12 reps)
Calf Raises (on leg press) (2 sets, 12 reps)
Cable Side Laterals (3 sets, 10 reps)
Seated Military Press (3 sets)
Friday-Back, Triceps, Rear Delts, Abs
Pullups (3 sets)
Deadlifts (3 sets, 8, 6, 4 reps)
Hammer Strength Rows (3 sets)
Hammer Strength High Grip Rows (3 sets)
Close Grip Bench Press (2 sets)
Dips (2 sets)
Triceps Pushdowns (2 sets)
Weighted Ab Crunches (2 sets, 15 reps)
Saturday-weak bodypart training

Cardio Schedule:

Tuesday-Jogging for approximately 30-45 minutes
Thursday-Jogging for approximately 30-45 minutes
Saturday-Low intesity cardio, normally walking for about an hour
Occasionally I also do low intensity cardio in the evenings on lifting days.

Other Supplements and Diet

I’m currently taking the following in addition to Red Acid:

Optimum Nutrition-100% Whey Protein
C u s t o m N u t r i t i o n W a r e h o u s e-Bulk CEE
Health From the Sun-Ultra Omega 3 Fish Oil
GNC-Mega Man Multivitamin
Purity Products-Ultimate H.A. Formula (joint support and skin)
Primaforce-Lean Green
Scivation-Xtend

Supplement History: For years I only supplemented with multivitamins, protein powder, and creatine. Over the past year I have started trying more supplements which have mainly included:

NO Products: NO-Xplode, Xpand, bulk powders
Protein Powders: ON 100% Whey Protein, ON Casein Protein, Higher Power Whey Protein, Substance WPI (old formula), bulk protein powder
Fish Oil: various brands
Creatine Products: various creatine monohydrate products before switching to bulk CEE (1kg seems to last forever )
Multivitamins: Animal Pak (I found it to be too expensive over the longrun), various other multivitamins including what I'm currently using, GNC Mega Man
Other: Various brands of green tea, SesaThin, Xtend and other BCAA products, ClenButical, Stacker 2 (old and new formulas), other Ephedra based products, caffeine, Rebound XT (working well for me so far )

Current Diet: I'm currently taking in a deficit of 7000 calories over 6 days with my goal being to lose 2 lbs per week. 1 day per week I allow myself a cheat meal and eat maintenance calories. I've found that this allows me to keep my metabolism from slowing down so much during a diet and the cheat meal keeps my cravings in control during the week. I'm also pretty carb sensitive, so for this cut I'm trying to keep a 50/30/20 protein/carb/fat ratio.

My current diet consists mostly of:

Boneless-skinless chicken breast
Lean Cuts of Beef
Tuna
Oats
Brown Rice
Whole Grain Wheat Bread
Salad Greens
Broccoli (and some other veggies)
Natural Peanut Butter
Fat Free Cottage Cheese
Olive Oil for Cooking/Salads

Additional Information:

Other Product Reviews and Logs:
Logs:
Designer Supplements-Rebound XT

Reviews:
Dymatize-Xpand
Dymatize-Elite Whey, Rich Chocolate
Universal Nutrition-Animal Nitro G
Universal Nutrition-Storm and Shock Therapy
Primaforce-Substance WPI, Juicy Watermelon (old formula)
Optimum Nutrition-100% Casein Protein, Chocolate Supreme
Universal Nutrition-Ultra Iso Whey Tropical Punch
Universal Nutrition-Proteon High Protein Bar
Purity Products-Ultimate H.A. Formula

For the purposes of this log I will be tracking my weight, BF% (I’ll post what method I’m going to use later), energy, workouts, measurements, and supplement and meal times. I’m not going to post specific weights for workouts, but will note any changes from workout to workout. I will post weight and measurement changes at the end of each week.

**johnsbod** · 11-09-2005, 01:37 AM

Dosage: I just got my package in the mail this afternoon and took 3 caps before my cardio session as a test. I will be taking 4 caps per serving starting tomorrow morning.

Comments: I noticed a noticeable increase in energy and a slight increase in body temperature and perspiration, but nothing that said to me that I shouldn’t be taking 4 caps at a time.

Other: Since this was a test for me to see whether I should indeed be taking 4 caps at a time, and my conclusion is that I should, the “official” start to this log will be tomorrow. I also hadn’t logged my diet and supplement schedule today and will give those times in detail starting tomorrow. I will also post current measurements tomorrow.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 11-09-2005, 01:50 AM

Looks awesome John .. you're off to a great start :winkthumb

**johnsbod** · 11-09-2005, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROVERBS 4:13

Looks awesome John .. you're off to a great start :winkthumb

Thanks.

**johnsbod** · 11-10-2005, 02:56 AM

Current Measurements
(All measurements to the nearest ¼ inch and done cold)

Neck: 18
Chest: 47.5
Shoulders: 56.5
Right Arm: 17
Left Arm: 17
Right Forearm: 13.25
Left Forearm: 13.25
Waist: 36.5
Stomach: 38.5
Right Thigh: 28
Left Thigh: 28
Right Calf: 18.25
Left Calf: 18.25

BF%: if anyone has a link to a good calculator, please post it. The one I used said something like 14.6% and that seems a bit high. I'm thinking the high teens.

Supplements and Meals
To clarify, I won’t be posting specific meals in this section of my posts. I’m eating pretty much the same thing every day--2800 calories, 50/30/20 protein/carbs/fats and on one day per week I allow myself a cheat meal and eat maintenance calories for the day. I will be noting which day in my log it eat the cheat meal/maintenance calories though.

6:35AM

Red Acid, 4 caps

7:05AM

Meal

10:29 AM

Meal
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill
Fish Oil, 1 cap

12:58PM

Red Acid, 4 caps

1:10PM

CEE, 2.5g

1:15PM

Pre-workout Meal

3:05

CEE, 2.5g
Post-workout Meal

5:30PM

Meal
Fish Oil, 1 cap
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill

8:30PM

Meal
Fish Oil, 1 cap

Training
I will be posting any changes in my lifts from week to week, but since today is my first workout in this log there are obviously no changes.

Wednesday-Legs, Shoulders

Squats (3 sets)
Leg Press (3 sets, 8, 6, 20 reps)
Good Mornings (3 sets)
Leg Curls (3 sets, 10-12 reps)
Seated Calf Raises (2 sets, 12 reps)
Calf Raises (on leg press) (2 sets, 12 reps)
Cable Side Laterals (3 sets, 10 reps)
Seated Military Press (3 sets)

Comments: I think 30 minutes prior to breakfast was perfect timing for me. I was just starting to feel the effects of the stimulants before I ate breakfast. The energy seems to stay up for quite a while after taking Red Acid too. I seemed to have a bit more energy during my workout, especially towards the end today. My shoulder exercises had been lagging quite a bit, particularly the Seated Military Press, but today I had much more energy and next week I should actually been able to increase the weight. Normally when cutting my lifts do suffer a bit, so we shall see how they change in the upcoming weeks.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I forgot to take my Xtend today post-workout.

pu12en12g · 11-10-2005, 09:51 PM

Looks like you're off to a good start ! :nosthumbs

**johnsbod** · 11-11-2005, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pu12en12g

Looks like you're off to a good start ! :nosthumbs

Thanks. I appreciate any feedback from you along the way.

**johnsbod** · 11-11-2005, 04:18 AM

Supplements and Meals

9:45AM

Red Acid, 4 caps

10:15AM

Meal

12:30PM

Meal
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill
Fish Oil, 1 cap

3:35PM

Red Acid, 4 caps

3:50PM

CEE, 2.5g

4PM

Pre-workout Meal

5:05PM

CEE, 2.5g
Xtend, 2 servings
Post-workout Meal

7PM

Meal
Fish Oil, 1 cap
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill

9:30PM

Meal
Fish Oil, 1 cap

Training
30 minutes of jogging

Comments: Energy was good again today throughout the day, even coming down off of the stims. Again, I noticed a slight increase in body temperature and a slight increase in perspiration during cardio.

**johnsbod** · 11-12-2005, 01:53 AM

Supplements and Meals

6:55AM

Red Acid, 4 caps

7:30AM

Pre-workout Meal
CEE, 2.5g
Multi, 1 pill

11:25AM

Post-workoutMeal
Green Tea, 1 cap
Xtend, 2 servings
CEE, 2.5g

4:50PM

Red Acid, 4 caps

6:05PM

Meal
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill

8:50PM

Meal

Training
Friday-Back, Triceps, Rear Delts, Abs

Pullups (3 sets)
Deadlifts (3 sets, 8, 6, 4 reps)
Hammer Strength Rows (3 sets)
Hammer Strength High Grip Rows (3 sets)
Close Grip Bench Press (2 sets)
Dips (2 sets)
Triceps Pushdowns (2 sets)
Weighted Ab Crunches (2 sets, 15 reps)

Comments: My schedule was all messed up today. I was up late last night grading tests that I had to pass back at 8AM this morning and my regular workout partner couldn't make it today, so I hit the gym with a total newbie at 9:15AM (normal workout time M-W-F is 1:30PM). Since I was so tired, I completely crashed shortly after getting home and ended up sleeping from about Noon until about 4:30PM. My energy was still good while in the gym today though and some of my lifts were up today actually. I set personal records on both Close Grip Bench Press (while my newbie friend did one set with the bar and one with a 5lb plate on both sides

) and Dips. I will be interested to see how my lifts next week compare to this week after a going through a full week cycle on Red Acid. So far I've been pleased with the energy, and without it my workout this morning would have been sub-par for sure because of lack of sleep.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 11-12-2005, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnsbod

I set personal records on both Close Grip Bench Press (while my newbie friend did one set with the bar and one with a 5lb plate on both sides

)

It's really nice to hear DarkFalcon is your new workout partner.

**johnsbod** · 11-12-2005, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROVERBS 4:13

It's really nice to hear DarkFalcon is your new workout partner.

**DarkFalcon** · 11-12-2005, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnsbod

:1owned1: :screaming

**johnsbod** · 11-13-2005, 02:44 AM

Current Measurements

BF%: 15% (according to this site: http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.cgi)

Weight: 229

Supplements and Meals
11:05AM

Red Acid, 4 caps

11:39AM

Meal
Fish Oil, 2 caps
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill

1:40PM

CEE, 2.5g

1:45PM

Xtend, 2 servings
Meal

4:17

Red Acid, 4 caps

4:36PM

Meal
Fish Oil, 1 cap
Green Tea, 1 cap
Multi, 1 pill

7:30PM

Meal

9:30PM

Meal

Training
Saturday-Low Intensity Cardio/Weak Bodypart Training

Brisk Walking, 45 minutes
Hammer Curls, 3 sets
Wrist Curls, 3 sets
Reverse Wrist Curls, 3 sets

Comments: Well, I finished catching up on my sleep this morning and hit the gym refreshed. I decided after 45 minutes of walking to do some forearm training today. Energy was good overall and I have been noticing still a slight increase in body temperature, but I had no increase in perspiration during my light cardio.

Normally on Saturday I plan on posting new measurements, but since it’s only been half of a week I skipped it today. I weighed in at 229 this morning, down 1 pound from my weight on Wednesday morning.

11-09-2005, 01:36 AM	#1
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	johnsbod's Controlled Labs-Red Acid™ Log Thanks again to Controlled Labs for allowing me the opportunity to test this product! I promise to give as much detail as possible in my log and to give honest feedback, whether it be positive or negative. I would also like to note that I just finished a cycle of Rebound XT (as a cutting supplement) and put on a few pounds of muscle in the process of cutting. The last week or so I ate slightly above maintenace to try and put on a little bit more muscle before this log. Controlled Labs-Red Acid™ Red Acid™: Fat Incineration Matrix (180 Capsules) Red Acid™ is the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the market. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring fatty acids and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to modulate ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively lowers your food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol and fatty acid release from adipocytes throughout the body. Key Attributes: Body Fat Reduction via Lipolysis Increased Energy Help Activate PPAR- alpha Potent and effective Decreased Appetite Greater Focus Enhanced Blood Flow Insulin Regulation Ephedra Free Yohimbe Free Helps potentiate other stimulants Designed to stack VERY well with Blue Rhino Designed to stack VERY well with Sesamin Designed to stack VERY well with Synephrine Designed to stack VERY well with Yohimbine Designed to stack VERY well with Ephedrine Maximize fat loss results without nausea Red Acid™ Write-Up: Most people have trouble losing their fat stores because they cannot control their food intake while on a cutting or maintenance phase. Even with proper diet and cardio, many individuals will eventually experience problems losing fat at an "optimal" rate. Now we have the answer: Red Acid™. Red Acid™ is the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the market. Unlike other fat loss products, Red Acid™ helps you to achieve fat loss via several different pathways. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring fatty acids and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to modulate ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively lowers your food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol and fatty acid release from adipocytes throughout the body. Herbal appetite suppressants that work via the CNS rather than the digestive tract, like our fatty acid blend does, were included to address the same appetite problem, but via a different pathway, the brain. Natural energizers and thermogenics have also been added to increase activity in the gym, which leads to calorie use. Enhanced focus is also attained by the addition of some of the most thoroughly researched nootropics. The REDuction Complex™ (Fatty Acids and PPAR-alpha): Red Acid™ contains a fatty acid matrix that includes Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) and Tetradecylthioacetic Acid (TTA). OEA is a fatty acid that is a naturally occurring amide of ethanolamine and oleic acid. It starts working once it reaches the duodenum (the upper 1/3 of the small intestine) and is normally synthesized there by your body. It serves as an endogenous agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and regulates lipid metabolism. OEA also activates vagal sensory afferent neurons and excites nodose ganglion neurons, which leads to decreased appetite and satiety. This naturally occurring fatty acid therefore inhibits food cravings and helps release fat from its stores in the body. Tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA) is a 3-thia fatty acid that reduces total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL/HDL cholesterol when used in combination with a good diet and also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects. TTA, like OEA, is an agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha). TTA has been shown to increase catabolism of fatty acids and exhibit antiadiposity effects. TTA will help to effectively remove fat from its body stores and without forcing your body to effectively use it for energy. This allows you to “burn” fat at a much higher level than by simply exercising. The Transport Mechanism: A few hundred milligrams of flaxseed oil powder has also been added to aid in the transport of these two fatty acids into the duodenum and other necessary areas, so that they can be utilized completely. The Red Sweat Complex™ (Thermogenics, Nootropics, and Appetite Suppression via CNS): We have combined the most effective and potent thermonutrients to increase the utilization of energy in your body. The most potent extracts of energizing ingredients were included to make your trip to the gym one you would not forget. If you do not work out with intensity you cannot realize your true potential for fat loss and lean body mass accumulation. Intensity in the gym cannot be accomplished without focus either; you need the mental acuity that only our top of the line nootropics can provide in order to excel at your fat loss goals. The Red Slob Complex™ (Herbal Appetite Suppression, Thyroid Support, and Digestion Aids): Lastly, we added a proprietary blend of potent herbal appetite suppressants, digestion aids, thyroid support and stomach soothing compounds that work in synergy to target one of the hardest parts of fat loss: eating right. This blend effectively targets the central nervous system (CNS) to control your desire for food (without nausea or discomfort) and when combined with the anorexic effects of OEA you are in for a powerful combination. If you want to decrease your appetite, get rid of unwanted body fat, ramp up your endurance and enhance your focus in the gym, then Red Acid™ is the right choice for you. Red Acid™ makes an excellent stack when used in conjunction with Blue Rhino™. Together they will help you lose body fat and maintain your testosterone levels during a cutting (fat loss) phase. REFERENCES: 1. Wang X, Miyares RL, Ahern GP. Oleoylethanolamide excites vagal sensory neurones, induces visceral pain and reduces short-term food intake in mice via capsaicin receptor TRPV1. J Physiol. 2005 Apr 15;564(Pt 2):541-7. Epub 2005 Feb 3. 2. J Biol Chem. Oleoylethanolamide stimulates lipolysis by activating the nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha). 2004 Jul 2;279(27):27849-54. Epub 2004 Apr 26. 3. Fu J, Oveisi F, Gaetani S, Lin E, Piomelli D. Oleoylethanolamide, an endogenous PPAR-alpha agonist, lowers body weight and hyperlipidemia in obese rats. Neuropharmacology. 2005 Jun;48(8):1147-53. Epub 2005 Apr 21. 4. Proulx K, Cota D, Castaneda TR, Tschop MH, D'Alessio DA, Tso P, Woods SC, Seeley RJ Mechanisms of oleoylethanolamide-induced changes in feeding behavior and motor activity. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2005 Sep;289(3):R729-37. Epub 2005 May 5. 5. Lo Verme J, Gaetani S, Fu J, Oveisi F, Burton K, Piomelli D. Regulation of food intake by oleoylethanolamide. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2005 Mar;62(6):708-16. 6. Cani PD, Montoya ML, Neyrinck AM, Delzenne NM, Lambert DM. Potential modulation of plasma ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide-1 by anorexigenic cannabinoid compounds, SR141716A (rimonabant) and oleoylethanolamide. Br J Nutr. 2004 Nov;92(5):757-61. 7. Nielsen MJ, Petersen G, Astrup A, Hansen HS. Food intake is inhibited by oral oleoylethanolamide. J Lipid Res. 2004 Jun;45(6):1027-9. Epub 2004 Apr 1. 8. Larsen LN, Granlund L, Holmeide AK, Skattebol L, Nebb HI, Bremer J. Sulfur-substituted and alpha-methylated fatty acids as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor activators. Lipids. 2005 Jan;40(1):49-57. 9. Granlund L, Larsen LN, Nebb HI, Pedersen JI. Effects of structural changes of fatty acids on lipid accumulation in adipocytes and primary hepatocytes. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2005 Feb 21;1687(1-3):23-30. 10. Fredriksen J, Ueland T, Dyroy E, Halvorsen B, Melby K, Melbye L, Skalhegg BS, Bohov P, Skorve J, Berge RK, Aukrust P, Froland SS. Lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects of tetradecylthioacetic acid in HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy. Eur J Clin Invest. 2004 Oct;34(10):709-15. 11. Rampler H, Weinhofer I, Netik A, Forss-Petter S, Brown PJ, Oplinger JA, Bugaut M, Berger J. Evaluation of the therapeutic potential of PPARalpha agonists for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Mol Genet Metab. 2003 Dec;80(4):398-407. 12. Berge RK, Skorve J, Tronstad KJ, Berge K, Gudbrandsen OA, Grav H. Metabolic effects of thia fatty acids. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2002 Jun;13(3):295-304. About Me Age: 31 Sex: Male Height: 6' Weight: 230 BF%: ??? (I will estimate tomorrow) Bodytype: Meso-Endo Training Experience: I started lifting weights around age 13 and was pretty serious about it until I got to college. During college I lifted on and off and I got back into it seriously after that. I had a rotator cuff injury that kept me out of lifting for several years, but I have been back in the game seriously for a while now and my shoulder is finally healthy again. Short Term Goal: Trying to cut down to about 210-215 lbs. Long Term Goal: Cut until 210-215, clean bulk up to about 230 and cut for next summer with more muscle mass. Training I've finally found a good amount of volume for my routines while cutting. I'm trying to use Saturdays as a weak bodypart day, and am currently working on back width and rear delts, and I'm trying to bring my arms up to par with my torso. My using a chest/biceps and back/triceps split I've been able to use slightly lower volume with my arms and train them directly and indirectly each week with good results so far. My side delts are a strong point for me so I don't do much volume for them. During a bulk I would normally have slightly higher volume. I'm working in the 6-8 rep range on all these exercises unless otherwise noted. Monday-Chest, Biceps, Forearms, Abs Incline Dumbell Press (3 sets) Decline Bench Press (3 sets) ATrainer Flyes [at a slight incline] (3 sets, 10-12 reps) Barbell Curls (2 sets) Incline Dumbell Curls (2 sets) Preacher Curl Machine (2 sets) Hammer Curls (2 sets) Wrist Curls (2 sets) Decline Situps with Medicine Ball (15 reps) Wednesday-Legs, Shoulders Squats (3 sets) Leg Press (3 sets, 8, 6, 20 reps) Good Mornings (3 sets) Leg Curls (3 sets, 10-12 reps) Seated Calf Raises (2 sets, 12 reps) Calf Raises (on leg press) (2 sets, 12 reps) Cable Side Laterals (3 sets, 10 reps) Seated Military Press (3 sets) Friday-Back, Triceps, Rear Delts, Abs Pullups (3 sets) Deadlifts (3 sets, 8, 6, 4 reps) Hammer Strength Rows (3 sets) Hammer Strength High Grip Rows (3 sets) Close Grip Bench Press (2 sets) Dips (2 sets) Triceps Pushdowns (2 sets) Weighted Ab Crunches (2 sets, 15 reps) Saturday-weak bodypart training Cardio Schedule: Tuesday-Jogging for approximately 30-45 minutes Thursday-Jogging for approximately 30-45 minutes Saturday-Low intesity cardio, normally walking for about an hour Occasionally I also do low intensity cardio in the evenings on lifting days. Other Supplements and Diet I’m currently taking the following in addition to Red Acid: Optimum Nutrition-100% Whey Protein C u s t o m N u t r i t i o n W a r e h o u s e-Bulk CEE Health From the Sun-Ultra Omega 3 Fish Oil GNC-Mega Man Multivitamin Purity Products-Ultimate H.A. Formula (joint support and skin) Primaforce-Lean Green Scivation-Xtend Supplement History: For years I only supplemented with multivitamins, protein powder, and creatine. Over the past year I have started trying more supplements which have mainly included: NO Products: NO-Xplode, Xpand, bulk powders Protein Powders: ON 100% Whey Protein, ON Casein Protein, Higher Power Whey Protein, Substance WPI (old formula), bulk protein powder Fish Oil: various brands Creatine Products: various creatine monohydrate products before switching to bulk CEE (1kg seems to last forever ) Multivitamins: Animal Pak (I found it to be too expensive over the longrun), various other multivitamins including what I'm currently using, GNC Mega Man Other: Various brands of green tea, SesaThin, Xtend and other BCAA products, ClenButical, Stacker 2 (old and new formulas), other Ephedra based products, caffeine, Rebound XT (working well for me so far ) Current Diet: I'm currently taking in a deficit of 7000 calories over 6 days with my goal being to lose 2 lbs per week. 1 day per week I allow myself a cheat meal and eat maintenance calories. I've found that this allows me to keep my metabolism from slowing down so much during a diet and the cheat meal keeps my cravings in control during the week. I'm also pretty carb sensitive, so for this cut I'm trying to keep a 50/30/20 protein/carb/fat ratio. My current diet consists mostly of: Boneless-skinless chicken breast Lean Cuts of Beef Tuna Oats Brown Rice Whole Grain Wheat Bread Salad Greens Broccoli (and some other veggies) Natural Peanut Butter Fat Free Cottage Cheese Olive Oil for Cooking/Salads Additional Information: Other Product Reviews and Logs: Logs: Designer Supplements-Rebound XT Reviews: Dymatize-Xpand Dymatize-Elite Whey, Rich Chocolate Universal Nutrition-Animal Nitro G Universal Nutrition-Storm and Shock Therapy Primaforce-Substance WPI, Juicy Watermelon (old formula) Optimum Nutrition-100% Casein Protein, Chocolate Supreme Universal Nutrition-Ultra Iso Whey Tropical Punch Universal Nutrition-Proteon High Protein Bar Purity Products-Ultimate H.A. Formula For the purposes of this log I will be tracking my weight, BF% (I’ll post what method I’m going to use later), energy, workouts, measurements, and supplement and meal times. I’m not going to post specific weights for workouts, but will note any changes from workout to workout. I will post weight and measurement changes at the end of each week. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-09-2005, 01:37 AM	#2
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 0 Dosage: I just got my package in the mail this afternoon and took 3 caps before my cardio session as a test. I will be taking 4 caps per serving starting tomorrow morning. Comments: I noticed a noticeable increase in energy and a slight increase in body temperature and perspiration, but nothing that said to me that I shouldn’t be taking 4 caps at a time. Other: Since this was a test for me to see whether I should indeed be taking 4 caps at a time, and my conclusion is that I should, the “official” start to this log will be tomorrow. I also hadn’t logged my diet and supplement schedule today and will give those times in detail starting tomorrow. I will also post current measurements tomorrow. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-10-2005, 02:56 AM	#5
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 1 Current Measurements (All measurements to the nearest ¼ inch and done cold) Neck: 18 Chest: 47.5 Shoulders: 56.5 Right Arm: 17 Left Arm: 17 Right Forearm: 13.25 Left Forearm: 13.25 Waist: 36.5 Stomach: 38.5 Right Thigh: 28 Left Thigh: 28 Right Calf: 18.25 Left Calf: 18.25 BF%: if anyone has a link to a good calculator, please post it. The one I used said something like 14.6% and that seems a bit high. I'm thinking the high teens. Supplements and Meals To clarify, I won’t be posting specific meals in this section of my posts. I’m eating pretty much the same thing every day--2800 calories, 50/30/20 protein/carbs/fats and on one day per week I allow myself a cheat meal and eat maintenance calories for the day. I will be noting which day in my log it eat the cheat meal/maintenance calories though. 6:35AM Red Acid, 4 caps 7:05AM Meal 10:29 AM Meal Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill Fish Oil, 1 cap 12:58PM Red Acid, 4 caps 1:10PM CEE, 2.5g 1:15PM Pre-workout Meal 3:05 CEE, 2.5g Post-workout Meal 5:30PM Meal Fish Oil, 1 cap Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill 8:30PM Meal Fish Oil, 1 cap Training I will be posting any changes in my lifts from week to week, but since today is my first workout in this log there are obviously no changes. Wednesday-Legs, Shoulders Squats (3 sets) Leg Press (3 sets, 8, 6, 20 reps) Good Mornings (3 sets) Leg Curls (3 sets, 10-12 reps) Seated Calf Raises (2 sets, 12 reps) Calf Raises (on leg press) (2 sets, 12 reps) Cable Side Laterals (3 sets, 10 reps) Seated Military Press (3 sets) Comments: I think 30 minutes prior to breakfast was perfect timing for me. I was just starting to feel the effects of the stimulants before I ate breakfast. The energy seems to stay up for quite a while after taking Red Acid too. I seemed to have a bit more energy during my workout, especially towards the end today. My shoulder exercises had been lagging quite a bit, particularly the Seated Military Press, but today I had much more energy and next week I should actually been able to increase the weight. Normally when cutting my lifts do suffer a bit, so we shall see how they change in the upcoming weeks. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I forgot to take my Xtend today post-workout. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-11-2005, 04:18 AM	#8
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 2 Supplements and Meals 9:45AM Red Acid, 4 caps 10:15AM Meal 12:30PM Meal Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill Fish Oil, 1 cap 3:35PM Red Acid, 4 caps 3:50PM CEE, 2.5g 4PM Pre-workout Meal 5:05PM CEE, 2.5g Xtend, 2 servings Post-workout Meal 7PM Meal Fish Oil, 1 cap Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill 9:30PM Meal Fish Oil, 1 cap Training 30 minutes of jogging Comments: Energy was good again today throughout the day, even coming down off of the stims. Again, I noticed a slight increase in body temperature and a slight increase in perspiration during cardio. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-12-2005, 01:53 AM	#9
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 3 Supplements and Meals 6:55AM Red Acid, 4 caps 7:30AM Pre-workout Meal CEE, 2.5g Multi, 1 pill 11:25AM Post-workoutMeal Green Tea, 1 cap Xtend, 2 servings CEE, 2.5g 4:50PM Red Acid, 4 caps 6:05PM Meal Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill 8:50PM Meal Training Friday-Back, Triceps, Rear Delts, Abs Pullups (3 sets) Deadlifts (3 sets, 8, 6, 4 reps) Hammer Strength Rows (3 sets) Hammer Strength High Grip Rows (3 sets) Close Grip Bench Press (2 sets) Dips (2 sets) Triceps Pushdowns (2 sets) Weighted Ab Crunches (2 sets, 15 reps) Comments: My schedule was all messed up today. I was up late last night grading tests that I had to pass back at 8AM this morning and my regular workout partner couldn't make it today, so I hit the gym with a total newbie at 9:15AM (normal workout time M-W-F is 1:30PM). Since I was so tired, I completely crashed shortly after getting home and ended up sleeping from about Noon until about 4:30PM. My energy was still good while in the gym today though and some of my lifts were up today actually. I set personal records on both Close Grip Bench Press (while my newbie friend did one set with the bar and one with a 5lb plate on both sides ) and Dips. I will be interested to see how my lifts next week compare to this week after a going through a full week cycle on Red Acid. So far I've been pleased with the energy, and without it my workout this morning would have been sub-par for sure because of lack of sleep. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-09-2005, 01:50 AM	#3
~~Hacking is a Felony~~ I destroy property Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,105 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Looks awesome John .. you're off to a great start :winkthumb

11-10-2005, 09:51 PM	#6
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11-13-2005, 02:44 AM	#13
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 4 Current Measurements BF%: 15% (according to this site: http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/pi.cgi) Weight: 229 Supplements and Meals 11:05AM Red Acid, 4 caps 11:39AM Meal Fish Oil, 2 caps Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill 1:40PM CEE, 2.5g 1:45PM Xtend, 2 servings Meal 4:17 Red Acid, 4 caps 4:36PM Meal Fish Oil, 1 cap Green Tea, 1 cap Multi, 1 pill 7:30PM Meal 9:30PM Meal Training Saturday-Low Intensity Cardio/Weak Bodypart Training Brisk Walking, 45 minutes Hammer Curls, 3 sets Wrist Curls, 3 sets Reverse Wrist Curls, 3 sets Comments: Well, I finished catching up on my sleep this morning and hit the gym refreshed. I decided after 45 minutes of walking to do some forearm training today. Energy was good overall and I have been noticing still a slight increase in body temperature, but I had no increase in perspiration during my light cardio. Normally on Saturday I plan on posting new measurements, but since it’s only been half of a week I skipped it today. I weighed in at 229 this morning, down 1 pound from my weight on Wednesday morning. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

11-14-2005, 02:19 AM	#14
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Day 5