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  • #31
    Yeah, the two days of cardio I just did I took my RA about 20 mins beforehand on an empty stomach and didn't really feel any energy bump. The final pics and measurements will tell the tale though.

    Update 10/18

    Training - Back (9/10)

    Didn't break any PR's or anything, but just had a really intense workout. Energy was very good throughout. Maybe the crappy diet (carbs and fat) and the extra off day I had the last few days contirbuted here, not really sure.

    Elliptical - 10 min warm-up
    Neutral Grip Chins
    3 x 8
    V-Bar Rows
    1 x 12 - 135 + Bar
    3 x 10 - 180 + Bar
    1 x 8 - 225 + Bar
    Bent Over Rows
    2 x 12 - 135
    2 x 8 - 185
    Seated Rows Wide Grip Bar
    1 x 12 - 120
    1 x 10 - 140
    1 x 8 - 160
    1 x 7 - 180
    Close Neutral Grip Pulldowns
    2 x 10 - 140
    1 x 8 - 160
    1 x 6 - 180
    1 x 12 - 100

    RA Dosing - Same as usual first dose at 5:00 a.m. second dose was at 11:00 a.m.

    Thoughts - Diet was crappy again, had a couple slices of pizza in early evening, but I was clean other than that. Energy and noticeable effects from the RA were pretty much par for the course. One thing I'm going to start doing is to try going to bed 30-45 min earlier. I usually hit the sack 'round 10 and I'm up by 5 at the latest, but it takes me anywhere from 20-45 min to actually fall asleep so I want to make sure proper rest isn't inhibiting my progress.

    Meals

    Meal 1 - PWO Shake 1 1/2 Scoops ON 1 Scoop EvoPro

    Meal 2 - 8 oz Round Steak 1/2 cup cashews

    Meal 3 - 1 Cup Cottage Cheese

    Meal 4 - Same as Meal 2

    Meal 5 - 3 Slices Pepperoni Pizza <-----Won't rescue my abs like that

    Meal 6 - 1 Cup Cottage Cheese w/Flax Caps

    Meal 7 - 2 Scoops EvoPro

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    • #32
      Update 10/19

      Training - Chest (8/10)

      Another very good day in the gym, I think the couple of days of cardio only because of the hectic work schedule may have been a blessing in disguise. Energy and strength was very good throughout.

      Elliptical - 10 min warm-up
      BB Flat Bench
      1 x 15 - 135
      1 x 12 - 135
      1 x 8 - 225
      1 x 6 - 245
      1 x 5 - 255
      1 x 8 - 225
      DB Incline Bench
      1 x 12 - 80s
      1 x 10 - 90s
      2 x 8 - 100s
      Decline Hammer Strength
      3 x 10 - 180
      Machine Flyes
      3 x 12 - 150
      1 x 20 - 100

      RA Dosing - 2 caps @ 5:00 a.m. and Noon

      Thoughts - Felt very good today, energy levels were consistent throughout the day. My diet was quite a bit better than it has been in the past few days so perhaps the even energy levels were a result of that in addition to the RA

      Meals

      Meal 1 - PWO 1 1/2 Scoops ON 1 Scoop EvoPro

      Meal 2 - 8 oz Chicken Breast w/ 1/2 cup Cashews

      Meal 3 - Same as meal 2

      Meal 4 - VPX MRP Bar

      Meal 5 - Turkey Burger on Wheat Bun

      Meal 6 - 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese w/2 Scoops EvoPro

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      • #33
        So far so good !

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        • #34
          Update 10/20

          Training - Legs (8/10)

          Changed things up for this leg day and focused on my posterior chain. Surprisingly tired throughout my workout, but still was able to attack each set with vigor, I think the additional tiredness can be attributed to the change of routine.

          Elliptical - 10 min warm-up
          Lying Leg Curls
          1 x 12 - 140
          1 x 12 - 160
          1 x 10 - 180
          Good Mornings
          1 x 12 - Bar Only
          1 x 10 - 90
          1 x 10 - 90
          1 x 8 - 135
          Unilateral Leg Press High Stance
          2 x 12 - 180
          1 x 10 - 270
          Back Squats
          1 x 12 - 135 - OL Style
          1 x 12 - 225 - OL Style
          1 x 10 - 315 - 5 x PL Style, 5 x OL Style
          3 x 3 - 315 - Wide Stance off a low box
          Donkey Calf Raises Superset with Toe Press
          3 x 15 - 15 reps for each exercise was one set

          RA Dosing - Status quo, nothing new really to report. 2 Caps first thing in the morning another 2 caps around noon

          Thoughts - I weighed in a 214 which is the lightest I've been pretty much all year I would imagine. It's only down a couple pounds from my iniitial weigh-in, but I think that first reading was artificially low because I was just getting over a cold bug. Only a few days left so we'll see how things end up. Diet was decent, except for the evening where I tend to do consistently poorly on Fridays, met a buddy at Buffalo Wild Wings and a couple beers and some wings.

          Meal 1 - PWO 1 1/2 Scoops WPI 1 Scoop EvoPro

          Meal 2 - 8 oz Chicken Breast w/ Roasted Asparagus

          Meal 3 - Same as Meal 2

          Meal 4 - 2 Scoops WPI w/ 1/2 Cups Cashews

          Meal 5 - Pure Protein Bar (snack on drive home)

          Meal 6 - Cheat meal and Buffalo Wild Wings

          Meal 7 - 2 Scoops EvoPro

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          • #35
            Update 10/21 & 10/22

            10/21:
            On Saturday I didn't train because I helped my sister and bro-in-law move into their new place.....so maybe there was lil training involved....lol. Meals Saturday were terrible as I spent the whole day away from home with access only to junk food. Had a couple of grilled chicken breast sandwiches plain from Wendy's and later in the evening had a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Dosed my RA as usual though.

            10/22:
            Got in a very good shoulder workout on Sunday. Meals were good (I'm usually pretty good on Sundays because there's plenty of time to cook. RA Dosing was the same as normal. Energy really wasn't a consideration because after my workout first thing in the morning I was able to successfully veg out on the couch and watch Football. With exception of a quick 30 min trip to the park to play with my dog that's all I did and it was all I hoped it would be

            Training - Shoulders/Traps (8/10)
            Elliptical - 10 min warm-up
            Seated BB Military
            2 x 12 - 135
            1 x 10 - 185
            1 x 8 - 205
            1 x 5 - 225
            3 x 10 - 135 (Behind the neck)
            BB Shrugs
            1 x 12 - 135
            1 x 12 - 225
            2 x 10 - 315 <---Superset with side laterals
            Hammer Strength Military
            1 x 10 - 90
            1 x 8 - 180 <---Didn't go well at all
            1 x 10 - 90
            Rear Delt Machine
            3 x 10 - 120

            Meals

            Meal 1 - PWO 1 1/2 Scoops WPI & 1 Scopo EvoPro

            Meal 2 - Egg Whites with diced Turkey

            Meal 3 - Shredded Chicken in Brown rice with celery & onion

            Meal 4 - same as meal 3

            Meal 5 - same as meal 3

            Meal 6 - 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 2 Scoops EvoPro

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            • #36
              Update 10/24

              Training - Back(8/10)

              Very good session, I skipped deads today because my hammies were still slightly tender from my posterior chain focused workout over the weekend. Other than that it was a very good day.

              Ellipitcal - 10 min warm-up
              Neutral Grip Chins
              3 x 8
              V-Bar Rows
              1 x 10 - 135 + Bar
              1 x 10 - 180 + Bar
              2 x 10 - 205 + Bar
              Bent Over BB Rows Undergrand Grip
              2 x 12 - 135
              1 x 10 - 185
              1 x 10 - 205
              1 x 8 - 225
              BB Shrugs
              1 x 15 - 135
              1 x 12 - 225
              3 x 10 - 315
              Seated Cable Rows
              1 x 10 - 160
              1 x 8 - 180
              1 x 8 - 200
              Seated Wide Grip Pulldowns Behind Neck
              1 x 12 - 120
              1 x 10 - 140
              1 x 8 - 160 <-----Rough Set

              RA Dosing - Status quo, 2 caps upon waking and 2 more mid-day.

              Thoughts - Meals were good throughout the day. I cooked up a big (4-5lb) turkey breast roast the night before so I'll be snacking on that for the next few days. On another note, I just got a tub of WPI and I'm liking it quite a bit for those with sensitive GI's I'd definitely go with a pure Isolate protein powder as opposed to a WPC/WPI blend like ON.

              Meal 1 - PWO 2 1/2 Scoops WPI

              Meal 2 - ~8 oz Turkey Breast w/ 1/2 Cups Fiber One Cereal

              Meal 3 - Same as 2 except w/ 1/2 Cup Cashews

              Meal 4 - Same as 2 except w/ 4 Flax Caps

              Meal 5 - 1 1/2 Cups Cottage Cheese w/ small Sweet Potato

              Meal 6 - 2 Scoops EvoPro

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              • #37
                Update 10/25

                Training - Chest (9/10)

                Had a meeting that was moved up by a half hour which I didn't get the update for until 6:15 a.m. (WTF!!!) so I had to hump in the gym. Skipped the isolation movements which I would've liked to have included since I've been doing only compounds for the last couple weeks. In any event the more upbeat tempo and quicker pace between sets didn't impair my strength or energy so for that fact this workout gets a bonus point over the standard 8/10 which I usually rate my workouts.

                Elliptical - 10 min warm-up
                Flat BB Bench
                2 x 12 - 135
                4 x 6 - 235
                Incline BB Bench
                1 x 8 - 135
                4 x 8 - 205
                Hammer Strength Decline
                4 x 10 - 180
                Cable Cross Overs
                3 x 10 - Didn't really see the weight, pin was mid-stack
                1 x Failure

                RA Dosing - Same ole routine. I did notice some increased vascularity in my forearms and I coulda swore I saw a vein in my right quad (for a fatty like me that's quite an accomplishment).

                Meals - Pretty decent if not boring, munched on the remainder of that slab of turkey breast roast the entire day and had a couple of WPI shakes thrown in in between. Don't know the exact breakdown because work was so filled with meetings yesterday I put about a pound worth or so in a lunch bag and tore of pieces to munch on throughout the day. I did that twice so protein intake was definitely good, didn't have any veggies or probably enough healthy fats though.

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                • #38
                  Only 1 more day to go. Overall my thoughts are very positve regarding the RA Gen 2. I'll post a comprehensive summary sometime tomorrow. I took some pics, but all but one came out very crappy, even this one the lighting is bad. I'll make an effort take some better pics this weekend get them posted up.
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                  • #39
                    First off I'dl like to think the great folks at Controlled Labs for allowing me to test their product.

                    Ok, so the RA G2 bottle has been empty for a couple days, I'm just now getting a chance to get back to the forums. I still don't have my after pics, will get that done definitely before weeks end, the first set I took came out really poorly (lighting). Overall I would describe my experience with RA G2 as very positive. I have taken many of the fat burner/stims over the years and RA differs in that the it supplies very muted noticeable affects, no crash things stay pretty much steady state. So this means that if you're looking for a big bump from products that typically have a pronounced stimulant effect this isn't the way to go, however I think RA could be even more effective if stacked with other compounds, like maybe an ECY for your pre-workout boost. I have had caps before that just did not agree with me, happy to report no such issues with RA (empty stomach or with food).

                    So with the pics in the pipeline I did manage to take some measurements over lunch.

                    Weight - 216 (-1)

                    Chest - 45.25 (+0.25)

                    Rt Arm - 17.75 (Same)

                    Rt Calf - 17 (Same)

                    Quad - 29.25 (+0.5)

                    Waist - 34.25 (Same)

                    Overall, I'm happy with the subtle changes in my measurements. First off, with the scale weight, I was getting over a cold in which the previous 3-4 days I ate like a bird so my initial weigh-in was aoubt 7lbs lighter than I am normally so to be down and additional 1lb is great in my mind. My waist measurement came out the same, but I feel like there has been a visual change.

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                    • #40
                      Great review and glad you liked RA.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by boldbidder
                        First off I'dl like to think the great folks at Controlled Labs for allowing me to test their product.

                        Ok, so the RA G2 bottle has been empty for a couple days, I'm just now getting a chance to get back to the forums. I still don't have my after pics, will get that done definitely before weeks end, the first set I took came out really poorly (lighting). Overall I would describe my experience with RA G2 as very positive. I have taken many of the fat burner/stims over the years and RA differs in that the it supplies very muted noticeable affects, no crash things stay pretty much steady state. So this means that if you're looking for a big bump from products that typically have a pronounced stimulant effect this isn't the way to go, however I think RA could be even more effective if stacked with other compounds, like maybe an ECY for your pre-workout boost. I have had caps before that just did not agree with me, happy to report no such issues with RA (empty stomach or with food).

                        So with the pics in the pipeline I did manage to take some measurements over lunch.

                        Weight - 216 (-1)

                        Chest - 45.25 (+0.25)

                        Rt Arm - 17.75 (Same)

                        Rt Calf - 17 (Same)

                        Quad - 29.25 (+0.5)

                        Waist - 34.25 (Same)

                        Overall, I'm happy with the subtle changes in my measurements. First off, with the scale weight, I was getting over a cold in which the previous 3-4 days I ate like a bird so my initial weigh-in was aoubt 7lbs lighter than I am normally so to be down and additional 1lb is great in my mind. My waist measurement came out the same, but I feel like there has been a visual change.
                        Awesome... thanks for the detailed feedback, and final review !!

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