Tester log

[Lifterforlife]

Day 13.....1/19/06....Thursday

Yesterday was a cardio day for me. Today will be back/shoulders, followed tomorrow by biceps/triceps/abs.

We are over a third of the way into the trial. My comments at this point are pretty reserved. I am honest and my reputation means alot to me.

When I test a product, I am looking for something well out of the ordinary to "tell" me it is most definitely the product and not some placebo. Alot of variables go into a workout, so one good workout does not suffice.

If something is compared to testosterone for instance, I am looking for some type of fairly drastic and continuous changes in workout, gains, etc. Having to "look" for something like I think I got a good pump, or got one more rep, this is not telling enough to quantify a supplement.

As of yet, I have had nothing out of the ordinary, but no sides either. I will soldier on with the product, I am sincerely hoping for good things so I can shout this stuff from the rooftops how good it is.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 14...1/20/06....Friday

Well, today was an improvement. I did back/shoulders. Had a nice back pump going.

Then went to shoulders. Warmup went nicely, felt nice and light, set of 65 and then 95 for 10 each for warmups. Did my first working set with 135 for 10, then went up.

Last week had gotten easily 6 with 150, pretty normal for me, and today only got 5. Was very mad....till I realized I actually had 160 on the bar...so I did 5 for the first time with 160! Followed that up with another set at that weight. So, very pleased, continued on with shrugs, and had a nice shoulder workout and pump.

Hope it wasn't a one time thing....a little more time will tell.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 15....1/21/06.....Saturday

Yesterday I did arms and threw in calves as I dissed legs this last week trying to rest my knees.

Nothing to again write home about...wish there was something. I was not concerned earlier as it was early in the trial, but at 15 days in I am starting to have some concerns.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 16....1/22/06....Sunday

Rest day today...so nothing much to add. Doseing as prescribed continues.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 17....1/24/06....Tuesday

Today was an awesome chest day. Not only did I do sets with the 115's, but I started and finished a set with 120's on the flat bench. Never before had I started the 115's on my own, let alone the 120's!

Now, a couple factors may have played a part here. I had 2 solid days of rest(did cardio one of them), so I was well rested. I ate well also, not cheating, just good solid calories.

I am beginning to wonder if maybe this supplement is so subtle that it "creeps" up on you. It is nothing like any PH I have done, you do not get any "drastic" strength gains. But, this is not always good, slower is better, much easier on the connective tissue and joints.

Another thing that has me thinking this is my wife wanted to measure my arms Sunday, said they just looked bigger. I let her, and unless I mismeasured the first time, I have gained a full 1/4 inch in my arms!

So, I am now wondering....am leaning toward good diet and rest at this point

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 19...1/25/06....Wednesday

Took today off, was going to try to hit legs and test the knees, but got very little sleep last night and was extremely tired. Figured it best option to just rest. So I will do legs tomorrow and follow with back/shoulders, and still be on schedule.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 20.....1/26/06....Thursday

Did hit legs yesterday. Rather good day considering I missed the last 2 weeks on legs resting my knees. Didn't know what to expect.

Did hacks and then leg presses....could have easily gone up to my highest weights, but again tried to be sensible.

Even with that, my knees felt really good after the first couple sets. But I paid a price all day yesterday, hit about an hour after finishing. Did have a solid leg workout though.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 21....1/27/06...Friday

Pretty average back/shoulder day today, nothing special.

No sides or anything though to report, and on the positive side, looks like my lb. gain that I reported ealier on has not only held, but another lb. I have increased my caloric intake a bit, so this is most probably the cause here.

Other than that, all is normal.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 22....1/28/06...Saturday

Yesterday was an all arm/ab day. Varied things up a bit, nice pump. Nothng extraordinary.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Day 23...1/29/06.....Sunday

Rest day yesterday. Felt good, relaxed, went out to eat.

Still dosing exactly as prescribed...I am very anal about supplements. Especially on a test. If I am told to take them at certain times or with certain foods, I will follow it to the letter to maximise any results.