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  • BG/GGs Added to Stack!!

    NEW to stack: Blue Gene & Golden Gains (started 11/3/09)

    Current Stack:
    ON Oats & Whey, OT, BG, WF, GM, PW, PI, GGs, ON Casein Protein, ON Fish Oil, ON Melatonin, REDuction PM

    Height/Weight:
    5’1, 110lbs

    Workouts:
    M/W/F – Upper Body/Abs (PM), Cardio (AM)
    T/Th – Lower Body/Abs (AM), Cardio (AM)
    S – Fun “Active” Activity

    Cardio is typically running, cycling, spinning, kickboxing, or swimming. Here is a link to my workout journal: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showthread.php?t=16117.

    Goals:
    Continue building lean muscle mass. My first major goal was to bench press 100lbs by my birthday on 10/13. (I didn’t start benching again until 4/15/09 and started at 45lbs.) I reached this goal with the WF, GM, PW stack. My new goal is now 110lbs (my body weight) by Christmas, but I want it to be perfect… Also, I'd like to lean out a bit, maybe lose a little BF% (not necessarily weight).

    Initial Review

    Blue Gene:
    Word was that I should expect to wait 7-10 days before I saw any real effects. To my surprise, I believe I was seeing it around day 4. Today is day 7. What I have seen so far is subtle, but should have great impact on my workouts. I have gone up in weight on some exercises, but what I do notice is that I’m able to do several more reps with shorter rest periods in between sets. I began adding supersets for chest/shoulders, which I wasn’t able to do before. I added reps/supersets simply because it has become noticeably harder to work to failure/fatigue. Then today a guy at my gym mentioned that my abs were looking quite a bit more prominent than before. Which, I thought was sort of odd because my ab workouts have not changed and I have not lost any weight. But then it dawned on me that maybe the BG were making them look a little fuller…??

    Golden Gains:
    Oh where to begin!! This stuff tastes amazing. Granted I have not had a lot of real homemade apple pie in my life (diabetic), but this tastes like the real deal. Great substitute! The profile is amazing as well; protein/carbs/veggies/fruits… cannot beat that!! At first the price sounded high, but when you break it down to $2.33/serving roughly… I got to thinking, can you really eat that complete of a meal for $2.33?? Answer is NO! Also, at times I find myself using only 1 scoop to “tide” me over until the next meal. 1 scoop is sooo filling for me. Even 2 hours later, I’m not hungry. Plus, I like the idea if I’m behind on fruits/veggies for the day, that I’m sure to get them with GGs.


    So far so good!!! A++ as always CL! Will keep updates as I see results coming in!
    ~Julie

    Currently Taking:
    - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

    My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

  • #2
    11/2/09 (Day before I started BG)

    Bench Press – 90 1x 10, 95, 4x10
    * Bench is normally 100 3x10, but was having some trap problems at this time
    DB Chest Press – 30 2x12
    SmithMachine Military Press – 80 2x10, 85 1x10
    BB Military Press – 60 3x10
    Lat Pulldown – 85 3x10
    Cable Rows – 80 3x10
    Shrugs (SmithMachine) 80 – 3x10
    Bicep Superset: Superman’s – 35 3x10, EZ Bar Curl 32.5 3x10
    Tricep Superset: Decline Bench DB Skull Crushers – 12 3x15, BB Skull Crushers – 42.5 3x10
    Theraband Rear Delt Fly to Neg. Lateral Raise – 3x15
    Sword Pulls – 5 3x15
    Abs

    11/11/09 (Last Similar Workout)

    Bench Press – 95 1x 10, 100, 2x10, 105 1x10
    DB Chest Press – 35 2x15
    SmithMachine Military Press – 85 3x10
    Superset: DB Military Press – 25 3x12, BB Military Press – 65 3x10
    Lat Pulldown – 90 3x10
    Cable Rows – 85 3x10
    Shrugs (SmithMachine) 85 – 3x10
    Bicep Superset: Superman’s – 35 3x10, EZ Bar Curl 37.5 3x10
    Tricep Superset: Decline Bench DB Skull Crushers – 15 3x12, BB Skull Crushers – 42.5 3x10
    Theraband Rear Delt Fly to Neg. Lateral Raise – 3x15
    Sword Pulls – 5 3x15
    Abs


    * Obviously I don’t do the same exercises every workout, but I wanted to compare 2 similar workouts after adding BG. To note, on my “heavy” workouts, I had a few notable changes. On EZ Bar Curls (not superset), I maxed out at 47.5 3x10. Finally reached 105 (1x10) on my bench. And on my SmithMachine Military Press I got to 90 on 2x10.
    ~Julie

    Currently Taking:
    - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

    My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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    • #3
      11/10/09

      BG -5 caps
      WF - 1.5 scoops
      GM - 1 scoop
      PW - 1 scoop
      PI - 1 scoop
      GGs - 2 scoops
      OT - 6 caps

      Leg Extension: 75 3x12
      Abduction Machine: 80 3x15
      Adduction Machine: 110 3x20
      Leg Press (with Calf Raises) #1: 150 3x15
      Leg Press #2: 350 3x10, Calf Raises: 350 3x20
      Squats (SmithMachine): 60 3x10
      Sumo Press: 225 3x10
      Ham. Press: 225 3x10
      Abs

      ~First 4 exercises are basically a warmup for 5-8. There are 2 different Leg Press Machines that are at different angles.

      *45min cardio


      11/13/09

      BG -5 caps
      WF - 2 scoops
      GM - 1 scoop
      PW - 1 scoop
      PI - 1.5 scoop
      GGs - 1 scoop
      OT - 6 caps

      Bench - 75 1x10, 95 1x10, 100 2x10, 105 2x8
      Incline Bench - 70 3x10 *1st timing doing this
      Superset: Smith Military Press - 85 2x10, 90 1x10; BB Military Press - 70 3x10
      Rows (wide grip)- 85 3x12
      Lat Pulldown - 90 3x10
      Smith Shrugs - 85 3x12
      Superset: Supermans - 37.5 3x10; BBC - 42.5 3x10
      Superset: Single Arm Cable Kickback- 25 3x12; Single Arm Overhead Rope - 25 3x12
      Pull ups - 3x15
      Chin-ups - 2x15
      Rearflys - 8 3x10
      Lateral Raises - 8 3x10
      Abs
      40min cardio on upright bike @ fat burn HR zones...

      * I'm def. feeling more endurance, fuller/harder muscles. I'm really having to pick up the intensity during my workouts to fatigue out. Still digging the BG!



      11/16/09

      BG -5 caps
      WF - 2 scoops
      GM - 1 scoop
      PW - 1 scoop
      PI - 1.5 scoop
      GGs - 1 scoop
      OT - 6 caps

      Bench - 80 1x10, 100 2x10, 105 1x10
      DB Chest Press - 35 3x12
      Smith Military Press - 90 3x10
      Rows - 85 3x12
      Lat Pulldown - 90 3x10
      Smith Shrugs - 90 3x12
      Superset: Supermans - 37.5 3x10; BBC - 42.5 3x10
      Superset: V Bar - 90 3x12; Reverse Rope - 60 3x10
      Rope Hammer Curls - 60 3x12
      Lateral Raise (Machine) - 50 3x12
      Double Chest Press Machine - 75 3x12
      Abs
      45min cardio on upright bike @ cardio HR zones...


      11/17/09

      BG -5 caps
      WF - 1.5 scoops
      GM - 1 scoop
      PW - 1 scoop
      PI - 1 scoop
      GGs - 2 scoops
      OT - 6 caps

      Leg Extension: 75 3x12
      Abduction Machine: 80 3x15
      Adduction Machine: 110 3x20
      Leg Press/Calf Raises #1: 150 3x15
      (Dropset) Leg Press #2: 295 1x12, 350 1x10, 330 1x10, 310 1x10, 290 1x10, 270 1x10, 250 1x10, 230 1x10, 210 1x8, 190 1x 8, 170 1x8, 150 1x8
      Leg Pres #2 Calf Raises: 350 3x20
      Squats (SmithMachine): 70 3x10
      SLDL (SmithMachine): 65 3x12 * 1st time SLDL on Smith
      Sumo Press: 225 3x12
      Ham. Press: 225 3x12
      Abs

      ~First 4 exercises are basically a warmup for 5-8. There are 2 different Leg Press Machines that are at different angles.

      *45min cardio (Kickboxing)
      ~Julie

      Currently Taking:
      - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

      My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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      • #4
        11/18/09

        BG -5 caps
        WF - 2 scoops
        GM - 1 scoop
        PW - 1 scoop
        PI - 1.5 scoop
        GGs - 2 scoops
        OT - 6 caps

        Bench - 80 1x15, 100 2x10, 105 2x10
        Incline Bench Press - 75 2x12, 1x15
        Superset... BB Military Press - 65 3x12; DB Military Press - 25 3x15
        Rows - 85 3x15
        Lat Pulldown - 90 3x10
        EZ Bar Biceps Curl - 47.5 4x12
        EZ Bar Skull Crushers - 52.5 3x10
        Rope Hammer Curls - 60 3x15
        Pull Ups (spotted) - 3x15
        Chin Ups (spotted - 3x15
        Superset... Sword Pulls - 7 3x15; Theraband Rear Delt Fly to Neg. Lateral Raise - 3x15
        Abs
        45min cardio on Elliptical (Alpine Pass setting)


        * Still feel like BG is getting better and better. I'm now burning 200-300 cals more due to a necessary increase in intensity to reach fatigue with less time resting between sets. As you can see, I'm still going up in either weight, reps, or even both on almost every exercise... every workout. Another thing I'm really noticing this week is what a tight squeeze I'm able to get on certain exercises. For example, when I did the BB Bicep curls, I really felt like at the peak of the curl I was able to pause longer and really hold a tight contraction... which increased the burn and made my biceps feel like they were about to explode (in a very good way). Then at the end of each set, my biceps were raging, very hard, throbbing almost... what a GREAT feeling!! Def. getting work done!
        ~Julie

        Currently Taking:
        - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

        My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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        • #5
          11/19/09

          BG -5 caps
          WF - 1.5 scoops
          GM - 1 scoop
          PW - 1 scoop
          PI - 1 scoop
          GGs - 2 scoops
          OT - 6 caps

          Leg Extension: 75 3x12
          Abduction Machine: 80 3x15
          Adduction Machine: 110 3x20
          Leg Press/Calf Raises #1: 150 3x15
          (Dropset) Leg Press #2: 305 1x12, 350 1x10, 375 1x10, 325 1x10, 275 1x10, 225 1x10, 175 1x10, 125 1x10
          Leg Pres #2 Calf Raises: 355 3x20
          Squats (SmithMachine): 70 3x12
          SLDL (BB): 65 3x12
          Sumo Press: 225 3x12
          Ham. Press: 225 3x12
          Abs
          *45min cardio (Upright Bike - HR Intervals)

          ~First 4 exercises are basically a warmup for 5-8. There are 2 different Leg Press Machines that are at different angles.

          ** Shame this was a leg day (easy day for me)... I felt crazy good!!
          ~Julie

          Currently Taking:
          - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

          My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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          • #6
            11/20/09

            BG -5 caps
            WF - 2 scoops
            GM - 1 scoop
            PW - 1 scoop
            PI - 1.5 scoop
            GGs - 2 scoops
            OT - 6 caps

            Bench - 80 2x12, 100 1x10, 105 3x10
            DB Chest Press - 35 3x15
            Superset... BB Military Press - 70 3x12; Smith Machine Military Press - 90 3x12
            Rows - 85 3x15
            Lat Pulldown - 90 3x10
            Superset... Supermans - 35 3x12; EZ Bar Biceps Curl - 37.5 3x12
            Superset... Decline Bench Skull Crushers - 15 3x12; V Bar - 95 2x12, 100 1x12
            Compound Row - 70 3x12
            Superset... Sword Pulls - 7 3x15; Theraband Rear Delt Fly to Neg. Lateral Raise - 3x15
            Abs

            * 5lbs from benching my body weight!!! (my goal by Cmas) The 3 sets of 105 felt SOLID today. Very happy with it.

            ** Excuse the pic. I wanted to get something up, but I have no idea how to pose or how to show them off appropriately. lol Personally, I think my arms look better than this... but that could be in my head, lol. I have put 2in on my arms since April so they look huge to me, lol. HELP!!
            ~Julie

            Currently Taking:
            - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

            My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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            • #7
              Things lookin sweet. I notice that you change the amount of scoops of WF from 1.5 to 2 every workout. Why is that?
              "Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for a friend" John 15:13
              CFD

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              • #8
                Originally posted by farmerson12 View Post
                Things lookin sweet. I notice that you change the amount of scoops of WF from 1.5 to 2 every workout. Why is that?
                Well on leg days (Tues/Thurs) I workout really early (as opposed to upper body days being really late). I drink coffee in the a.m., so that with the WF is too much/too close together. Plus, it's a shorter workout. So, 1.5 works out to be just right on those days.
                ~Julie

                Currently Taking:
                - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

                My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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                • #9
                  11/23/09

                  BG -5 caps
                  WF - 2 scoops
                  GM - 1 scoop
                  PW - 1 scoop
                  PI - 1.5 scoop
                  GGs - 1 scoop
                  OT - 6 caps

                  Bench - 80 2x12, 100 1x10, 105 4x10
                  Incline Chest Press - 75 3x15
                  Smith Machine Military Press - 90 3x12
                  Smith Machine Shrugs - 85 3x15
                  Rows (Wide Grip) - 85 3x15
                  Lat Pulldown - 90 3x12
                  Superset... Neg. Cable Curls - 55 3x10; EZ Bar Biceps Curl - 37.5 3x12
                  Superset... Reverse Bar - 70 3x12; Cable Rope Overhead Press- 60 3x10
                  Abs

                  * Was really worried that I was going to have a bad workout simply bc I helped a friend move all weekend and was tired. To my surprise (at this point I really shouldn't be), it went great. Every exercise I'm just feeling this amazing burn. Feeling like Wed. might be the day I bench my body weight (110) for the first time!!

                  ** Tomorrow I'm going to do some of Laurie's recommended unilateral leg training... let's see if I can kill myself tomorrow!!
                  ~Julie

                  Currently Taking:
                  - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

                  My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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                  • #10
                    11/25/09

                    BG -5 caps
                    GG - 2 scoops
                    WF - 2 scoops
                    GM - 1 scoop
                    PW - 1 scoop
                    PI - 1.5 scoop
                    GGs - 1 scoop
                    OT - 6 caps

                    Bench - 80 2x12, 105 2x10, 110 2x10
                    DB Chest Press - 35 3x15
                    Superset... BB Military Press - 65 3x12; DB Military Press - 25 3x12
                    Rows (Narrow Grip) - 85 3x15
                    Lat Pulldown - 90 3x12
                    EZ Bar Biceps Curl - 42.5 3x12
                    BB Skull Crushers to Tricep Press - 42.5 3x15
                    Cable Rope Hammer Curls - 70 3x10
                    Superset... TB Rear Delt Flys to Neg. Lateral Raise - 3x15; Sword Pulls 7 3x15
                    Abs
                    * 25min Elliptical (Total Body Cardio Level)

                    I DID IT!!!! Benched my body weight 2 sets!!! For me this is such a THRILL. In mid-april, I joked about it! 7 months later I did it! (I normally only take GG when I'm cycling off stims, but thought the extra umph might help tonite and it did!)
                    ~Julie

                    Currently Taking:
                    - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

                    My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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                    • #11
                      Good job!

                      Now that you have reached your goal, shatter it. Keep on progressing!

                      Congrats!

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                      • #12
                        great job!! i see you're from wv. me too!!
                        __________________

                        I don't always drink beer with my supplements, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
                        Stay thirsty, my friends.

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bc0WjTT0Ps

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by HotRod View Post
                          Good job!

                          Now that you have reached your goal, shatter it. Keep on progressing!

                          Congrats!
                          Thanks!! Yeah, now I need to come up with some other ridiculous goal that doesn't sound achievable!! I'm open to any challenges someone might throw at me! lol

                          Originally posted by force View Post
                          great job!! i see you're from wv. me too!!
                          Oh yeah!! SWEET!! (Reps for that! WVU vs PITT tonite baby!!)
                          ~Julie

                          Currently Taking:
                          - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

                          My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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                          • #14
                            thanks for the reps!!

                            backyard brawl, baby!!
                            __________________

                            I don't always drink beer with my supplements, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
                            Stay thirsty, my friends.

                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bc0WjTT0Ps

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                            • #15
                              Your welcome! YUP!! Everyone has already began the pre-game preps at my house! lol
                              ~Julie

                              Currently Taking:
                              - CL's WF, BG, GB, PW, GGs, OT, OX

                              My CL 2010 Log: http://controlledlabsforum.com/showt...283#post124283

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