Trying Dermacrine

[RottenWillow]

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???)

I don't think the pre-applicaton shower thing is really important unless you tend to have particularly oily skin or have been sweating a lot since your last shower. I'm also a bedtime shower person, and applied it in the morning.

Yeah the sex drive boost definitely happened for me too, but only during the first cycle. The second one not so much, and the third, which was two years later, not at all. Steriods are wacky that way, but Needto could tell you more about that than me.

 

[Rebecca D]

Had a long weekend, had to go to Alabama for a funeral (father of a friend). 7 hours there and 7 back can wear you out. (Grandmom took care of the kids thank goodness). Worked out yesterday but was tired so my poundages were a little down.

Chest:

DB presses: 40lb dumbbells 10 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps
Incline DB's: 35lb dumbbells 12 reps, 12 reps, 11 reps
DB flyes: 25lb dumbbells 14 reps, 12 reps, 9 reps
Pushups: 19 first set and 13 second set.

Was suppose to do triceps but was too tired. (Did spin class before I worked out). Still was able to apply the Derm while I was gone and did feel what I would call an energy rush during the weekend. Also was definitely more "in the mood."

Nothing on Monday, but as I said, I was pooped.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Tuesday my entire body ached. Almost flu like symtoms without the fever or stuffed up head. Not sure if this is from the Derm or not. Workout was okay but I definitely had a different feeling Tuesday. Working out legs today so I'll see if I feel better today.

Back:

Barbell rows: 70lbs of 15 reps, 13 reps, and 12 reps.
Seated Cable rows: 70lbs on the stack 15 reps, 15 reps, 14 reps
Wide Pulldowns: 70lbs on the stack 11 reps, 9 reps, 8 reps
Free weight deadlifts: 70lbs of 15 reps, 12 reps, 11 reps.

20 minutes of treadmill after and I was spent...still recovering from weekend travel but boy my body aches.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Took a couple of days off--thanks for the suggestion willow-- and felt great this morning. Usually don't work out this early but was up and full of coffee. First day I felt stronger. Worked out with husband(back) we usually do a 2-1 pullup contest and he usually does about 12 and I do 5-6. This morning he did 13 and I did 9 by myself and three with help. We did three more sets and I got 9, 10, and 8. I haven't done pullups in about 12 weeks but I had never done more than 7 before. (By the way my husband had to fix breakfast).

Also did four sets of 90lbs for free weight deadlifts. Usually get 5-6 but today I got 6, 9, 10, and 9. Just a great workout. The only difference in my application is I started putting it on in the morning last week. I beleive it was making me restless at night.

Rebecca d

 

[RottenWillow]

I beleive it was making me restless at night.

Rebecca d

It definitely can. I had to take a half a Unison the first few weeks still my brain finally acclamated to the jumbo amounts of DHEA. Even taking it first thing in the morning it'll cause sleep disturbance. Glad you're feeling better!

 

[Rebecca D]

I have felt great during workouts this week. Haven't noticed any size gains and only minimal strength gains, but I do feel good.

Yesterday Shoulders:

3 sets of DB lat raises: 15lb dumbbells 12, 12, 11
5 sets of standing barbell
shoulder presses: 55lbs 5, 5, 5, 5, 4
3 sets of seated db front
raises: 12.5lb dumbbells 15, 15, 15

45 minutes on stair climber.....my butt hurts.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Saturday was a good day. Did Back Friday and had an average workout, a little rushed. Did shoulders Saturday and I was feeling good.

3 sets of lat raises with 12lb dumbbells 17, 18, 16 reos
5 sets if standing barbell presses:
45lbs for 15 repd
55lbs for 9 reps (previous best was 6 reps).
60lbs for 7 reps (most weigth I ever tried)
60lbs for 6 reps
60lbs for 7 reps

The supersetted 12lb dumbbell lat raise with db presses for 3 sets. 12/22 first set
11/20 second set
10/23 third set

Last exercise was barbell shrugs supersetted with db reverse flyes for four sets. Used 135lbs on shrugs and 12lb db's on reverse flyes.

20/12
22/12
23/12

Just felt good today. Not like a caffiene rush, just a good feeling.

Rebecca d

 

[Rebecca D]

Figured that I need to really push it to notice more benefits from the dermacrine. Hit chest hard today.


Flat DB presses Set 1 35lb dumbbells for 15 reps
Set 2 40lb dbs for 10 reps
Set 3 45lb dbs for 6 on my own and 2w/help
Set 3 45lb dbs for 5 on my own and 2w/help
(2 min rest) Set 3 45lb dbs for 8 on my own and 3w/help
(most in about 8 months)

Incline DB presses Set 1 40lb dbs for 8 on my own and 2w/help
Set 2 40lb dbs for 6 on my own and 4w/help
Set 3 40lb dbs for 8 on my own and 2w/help
Set 4 35lb dbs for 9 on my own and 3w/help

DB flyes Set 1 25lb dbs for 9 on my own and 2w/help
Set 2 25lb dbs for 6 on my own and 3w/help
Set 3 20lb dbs for 12 on my own and 2w/help

Pushups Set 1 23 pushups
Set 2 17 pushups

Strength was good today but focus was great. Was in a good mood.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Leg Day,

I tried to squat heavy today. I hadn't gone above 165lbs in 3 months. Walked 30 minutes and then warmed up the thighs on the leg extension.

Free bar squat:
Set 1 135lbs for 12 reps
Set 2 185lbs 2 reps on my own and 4 with minimal help
Set 3 185lbs 3 reps on my own and 3 with minimal help
Set 4 185lbs 3 reps on my own, 2 with minimal help, 2 with a good bit of assistance.
Set 5 135lbs for 10 reps

I felt didn't especially feel stronger but I felt confident. Sometimes I might have doubts when I start squating heavy. Yesterday I was focused and had little doubt. (It didn't hurt that I had a nice spot...if you know what I mean).

Next I did 4 sets of Hack Squats. 3 sets in the 8-12 range and lowered the weight for a set of 24.

I followed that with 3 sets of walking lunges holding the 25lb dumbbells--10 per leg.

I then did 4 sets of heavy leg extensions. I usually put the pin at 80 for 10-12 reps but I put it at 95 and did 9, 8, and 10 reps. I finished with a light set of 20 reps

I closed with 5 sets of calves. Supersetted seated with standing calf raises. I definitely need to get my calves up to par with the rest of my legs.

So far what I am getting from the dercamine is more focus and a little more energy. I can say that I am a little stronger but I am working out harder. No real size increases that I can speak of. Been almost 4 weeks.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Felt great yesterday, most energy I've had since using the dermacrine. (Maybe because school is finally out for the kids).

Finished chest and went ahead and did biceps as well.

Chest: Flat bench: Warmup with 25lbd db's for 20 reps
Five sets using 45lb db's. Set 1--6 reps + 2 with spot
Set 2--7 reps + 2 with spot
Set 3--6 reps + 2 with spot
Set 4--6 reps + 3 with spot
Set 5--6 reps + 2 with spot

3 sets of cable flyes for 10-12 reps each
3 sets of pushups: 23, 26, 19

Biceps: 3 sets of seated db curls using 25lb db's. 13, 12, 14
Standing barbell curls, 50lbs: Set 1--6 reps + 4 with spot
50lbs Set 2--5 reps + 4 with spot
40lbs Set 3--13 reps + 3 with spot

2 sets of 21's using the 30lb barbell. Suppose to do a third but my arms were rubber.

Overall, best day so far using the dermacrine.

walked for 30 minutes.

Rebecca D