Trying Dermacrine

[Rebecca D]

I started the dermacrine on Monday. I'm beginning with three pumps in the morning. Haven't noticed anything the first two days but I'm also just ending my period and have been pretty tired.

Just to give an idea of where my strength is, this was my lifts today:

-Flat DB Press (40lb db's) 3 sets of 11, 11, and 10
-Incline DB Press (35lb db's) 3 sets of 11, 10, and 10
-Superset: Flat DB flyes/DB Presses (25lb db's):
Set 1--10 reps then 8 reps
Set 2--10 reps then 8 reps
Set 3--9 reps then 7 reps
-10 regular Pushups with 12lb weighted vest then 40 on my knees.

40 minutes on treadmill

This will give me a measuring stick for the rest of the month.

Meals today:
Meal 1: 3 egg whites and one whole egg made into a spinach omlete, 1/2 piece whole wheat toast with coffee.
Meal 2: Protein shake
Meal 3: brocoli Salad with tuna and glass of fat free milk
Meal 4: Whole wheat tuna wrap with spinach and a diet coke
Meal 5: Lightly breaded talapia with small serving of peas and water
Meal 6: An egg white pancake (virtually no carbs).

I've been dieting strict for the past 12 weeks. I still plan on eating right but I haven't been planning my meals this week, just eating what I'm in the mood for that is healthy.


Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Still nothing different yet, just posting lifts.

30 minutes moderate aerobic
3 sets of 20 reps on leg curl
5 sets of free weight squats (135lbs)--went deep for 10 reps each
3 sets of leg curls for 20 reps each
3 sets of calves to failure

RD

 

[Rebecca D]

Finally felt a "rush" Saturday. Don't know if how much of it was from the Derm or just me. Did shoulders

warmed up with lateral raises 3 sets of 10-20 reps (12lb dbs)
Did 5 sets of standing barbell military presses to the front. Used 65lbs and did 9, 9, 9, 8, and 8. Had previously used 60lbs.
finished with three sets of upright rows 45lbs for 10-12 reps.

On Sunday I noticed acne on my upper chest. I also was more "in the mood" Sunday night but that may have been from a nice mothers day.

Question: I have been applying at night after I shower. Would it be better to apply in the morning before I workout or does it matter. Also, could I apply 2 pumps in morning and 2 at night or should I do it all in one dose. Anybody??

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

2nd week of Dermacrine
Really not having a "feeling" that I'm pumped up or getting bigger. Do seem to be a tad stronger though.

Chest:

Flat DB's: 35lbsX12, 40lbsX11, 45lbsX7+1 with help, 45lbsX7+2 with help.
Incline DB's: 40lbsX7+1 with help, 40lbsX9+1 with help,40lbsX7+ 2with help. (long rest before set 2)
21 pushups with 12lb vest on then rested 90 seconds then did 13 pushups with 12lb vest.

Triceps:
50lb french press but only got 2 by myself and three more assisted.
40lb french press got 7 on my own and 2 with help
40lb french press got 6 on my own and 2 with help

Did three sets of unassisted dips 9,8,7.

Felt stronger but no "energetic feeling" that I've been expecting
Only side is still a little chest acne.

 

[Mack_D]

I am finishing up my last week of Dermacrine. I used 4 pumps/day applied every morning after shower. (I used 4 pumps because I am 6'2 @180lbs) I was not really impressed with Dermacrine until the last few days. It seems to take this a long time before you feel any effects. I will say it has made me very hungry!!!!!! I am still @ 180 (the weight I started with) however I can tell I have lost some inches in my waist and have definitely added some muscle. My muscles do feel "harder". I didn't notice an increase in my libido ( I think it was just the opposite!!!!) I am gong to take my final body fat #'s & weight in the morning and will post my results.

 

[RottenWillow]

Finally felt a "rush" Saturday. Don't know if how much of it was from the Derm or just me. Did shoulders

warmed up with lateral raises 3 sets of 10-20 reps (12lb dbs)
Did 5 sets of standing barbell military presses to the front. Used 65lbs and did 9, 9, 9, 8, and 8. Had previously used 60lbs.
finished with three sets of upright rows 45lbs for 10-12 reps.

On Sunday I noticed acne on my upper chest. I also was more "in the mood" Sunday night but that may have been from a nice mothers day.

Question: I have been applying at night after I shower. Would it be better to apply in the morning before I workout or does it matter. Also, could I apply 2 pumps in morning and 2 at night or should I do it all in one dose. Anybody??

Rebecca D

DHEA doesn't seem to be a quick acting steriod. It takes a while for it to really "hit" so to speak. Like Mack just mentioned I also noticed the most profound effects only after like 4 weeks, so probably the most effective cycle length would be 8 weeks.

becca applying it at night might be a good way to keep your levels constant around the clock, but I'd think there'd be increased risk of rubbing off the product while in bed.

Remember to apply on the delts and upper back only, as those are the areas of skin richest in the enzyme necessary to make the product effective.

 

[Mack_D]

Ok I took my final stats today:
175lbs @ 21% Body Fat.
Let me say this I did notice now @ 4 weeks that my throat has been kind of sore or horse like - I don't know if that is my vocal chords thickining and I have some darkened skin (not hairs) above my lip.
Other than that I don't have any other negatives to report.
I do feel really good and my muscle definition has improved a good deal. One other thing that last 1.5 weeks I have been sweating much more than usual.
Mack

 

[RottenWillow]

the fat loss and the sweating suggests it might be having a thermogenic effect on you, Mack. Interesting.

 

[needtogetaas]

Seems it takes longer for it to work or (kick in) with woman that is does with men. HMMMM RottenWillow knows more about this product when it comes to woman then I do.

 

[Rebecca D]

Thanks for all the imput. Very helpful.

I shower at night so that is why I put it on then. Usually about 2 hours before I go to bed. I only worry about the morning because I have a 3 year old to deal with in the morning and I don't wont to get any on her.

I am relieved to see that it does take time to kick in. I'm only on day 11 so I will keep at it. I am putting it on the upper chest and delts, what is wierd is there is about a dozen pimples on my upper chest (usually have one or two) but none on my upper back.

Have had a huge libido increase the past 3-4 days. I usually do anyway the week after my period but this is more. Seems like I'm a little stronger in the gym but nothing so obvious that I know it is the derm.

Legs yesterday:

Smith squat--a 45lb on each side 3 sets of 15 deep squats
Leg press--3 45lb on each side 3 sets of 6-8 reps
Did some lunges, step ups, and leg curls as well.

Rebecca D

Question--I've always been told to add 15lbs instead of 45lbs for the smith machine bar....anybody know the actual amount. (two 45lbs would be 90+15 or 105???)