“Dinoiii’s Bringin’ Sexy Back!”
Introduction: “Oh you didn’t know…your a** better call somebody!!!” How many people haven’t been around DA long enough to know I am a product’s harshest critic? Therefore, should a company accept a challenge from me, they are putting 100% faith in their product; dinoiii likes that! Some time ago when the idea of testing the new Controlled Labs product, Yellow Neuphoria was considered; I thought to myself…people could view this in one of two ways:
(1) That dinoiii’s up to no good once again.
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(2) That dinoiii’s up to no good once again!
Well, I am sorry to disappoint you. While this will likely be the most rigorously tested supplement ever in (b)log fashion (after all, that is the dinoiii-way), it will also be very fair. I don’t do this very often but this was a little bit different.
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“THE OCCASIONAL USE SUPPLEMENT”
One of the things that is a perk (no pun intended) for this supplement is that it is not necessarily needed all zee time. That being said, I will put it to use during this trial in different types of atmospheres…oh and you just might be invited to dinoiii’s bedroom (no, you're not gonna get the scandalous dinoiii sex tape, but you'll see what I mean) - “libido/stamina effects” per suggestion on FAQ page! Uh hem… and I quote: “(even at night prior to sexual activity).”
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Dinoiii’s INDEPENDENT Supplement Ingredient Review
I NEVER recommend ingestion of an item without allowing yourself time to become intimately acquainted with what it is that you are ingesting. We will explore the ingredients dinoiii-style. Prior to my own (b)log, I sat down and worked out all of the potential effects and mechanisms of action and science (perhaps mumbo-jumbo to most) which will subsequently follow [in a future (b)log entry] for the scientifically interested. For now, if it has passed that test, then it has done well.
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Important Extracted Dinoiii Pertients from my “application” to be a tester:
Previous Stimulant/Nootropic/Adaptogen Use:
STIMULANTS
ECA stacks
EC stacks
ECY stacks
a whole boat load of caffeine and other various methylxanthine-containing products
A few Specific Products in the stimulant/thermogenic class:
Spike (Biotest)
Beta 3 (Syntrax)
Redline (VPX)
Hot Rox (Biotest)
Lots of RTDs with methylxanthines: Redline, Black Pearl, Endorush
My own concocted stimulant beverages (sorry can't offer these ideas up)
NOOTROPICS/ADAPTOGENS
the list is more limited...
Power Drive (Biotest)
Cerebro (Syntrax)
Rhodax (Pinnacle)
Psychotropin (Ergopharm)
My own concoctions (again,…)
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Dinoiii’s Tale of the Tape
Age: 29
Sex: I happily possess a Y chromosome!
Height: 5’9” (as I have suggested per NY state Driver’s License)
Weight: currently...this AM: 212 pounds, 8.2% BF verified through Hydrostatics, Biolectrical Impedence, and Caliper average (BF % was measured on December 1, 2006)
Bodytype: I hate this question. I would technically be considered an endo...but I think the stupid body typing is a rationalization....see BF% above...it always hasn't been this way
Training experience: You can observe a thread in “Off Topics” entitled “Getting Inside the Mind of Dinoiii” here: http://www.discountanabolics.com/for...mind+dinoii i
Cardio Schedule/Protocol: DON’T DO IT!!! DON’T THINK IT IS NEEDED!!! (See “Training Section” thread entitled "Weight Lifting --> Fat Burning" @ http://www.discountanabolics.com/for...ead.php?t=4736 ) My information comes in from post #20 on the second page in that thread and on...check it out so we understand each other fully, and you can also see some of the principles I believe in and training methodology I have developed over the course of my 15 years doing this and why...
Current supplements:
- My own Post-Workout Formula (unfortunately, I cannot offer the exact ingredients on a public forum ... I am certain you can appreciate my rationale here)
- VPX Zero Carb (protein powder – chocolate is da bomb when mixed with various oils)
- VPX CMZ MultiMineral
- ACES + ZMA (generics verified through consumerlabs.com)
ANY and ALL Prescription / Non-Prescription / Recreational drugs:
- Dinoiii is Drug Free!!! Tell your friends…
GOALS
Short Term Goal:
-I am NOT in need of being a "mass monster" in fact prefer to look bigger with lowest possible bodyfat percentage YEAR ROUND...obviously avoiding any kind of lipodystrophic state or what have you....bodyfat fluctuates from lower range of 4-5% up to about 9-11% (but I have not really been above 9 for like the last I don't know 5-6 years...)....Ummm, Fat loss is possible and welcomed (again, 8.2 current - have been as low as 4, so there is theoretic wiggle room...in a month's trial of your supp if this is something that I could foresee - maybe 7% or so), however, a bit of a boost to my 5am workouts with a bit more concentration secondary to loosing steam these past couple weeks is more the ideal...then comparison to other nootropic/stimulants and lots of them on a dinoiii-no holds barred scale
Long Term Goal:
-hehe, being as close to lipodystrophic as possible without deleterious consequence....what could realistically be considered "fat free" and without drugs, et al btw....but really, long-term I will never be satisfied...not sure you can be and if you ever hear someone suggest it...they're flat out lying...I will always welcome new muscle and less fat...I am always realistic with expectations...on a personal note...if someone ever hears me suggest I am content and cannot strip a little more fat and/or add a little more muscle...I already have the gun loaded...please put me out of my misery
Which has lead us here today…
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Our Journey for this (B)log
Week 1: Assess Tolerance
Week 2: Placebo-Control (you’ll see what I mean)
Week 3: Rigorous Lab testing (blood work for side effect potential, EMG studies)
Week 4: Dinoiii’s bringing sexy back (again, you’ll see what I mean)
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WEEK 1: Assess Tolerance
Day 1 (Dec 11, 2006): 1 capsule (nEuphoria complex – ~267mg, aDapt complex - 350mg, cRush complex 100mg)
Supplement Time: taken @ 5:30am; workout @ 6:00am
Dose Used: * Per product instructions; dinoiii will “taper” up dosage…therefore, I opted to divide all components by 3 and simply use 1 cap today…I will up this tomorrow to 2.
Supplement Effects:
Subjective – The subjective components' effects have been extracted from the Controlled Labs Yellow Neuphoria FAQ page. All parameters being “claimed” will be assessed on subjective rating scale.
(1) Depressed Appetite: (-)
(2) Alertness: ** ½
(3) Decreased Stress Effects: *** (and I am always stressed!)
(4) Decreased Fatigue: * ½ (kinda made me relaxed!)
(5) Mental Focus: **** (I was very in-tune; serious mind-brain effects)
(6) Mood: ***** (highest score on a dinoiii-scale, overall phenom!)
(7) Libido: (-) Ummmm, thus far … NOT tested.
(8) Endurance & Stamina: * ½
Dinoiii's Rating Scale KEY:
* Insignificant Effect
** Slight Effect, Still Insignificant
*** Average Effect
**** Statistically Significant Effect
***** Dinoiii's Praise (statistical significance doesn't describe this!)
The Yellow nEuphoria Experience:
* Dinoiii’s Note: I will write down my experience with the product at the half-hour marks (highlighted) and will write down a very subjective interpretation of effects highlighted. These are direct notes I have jotted down signifying my personal experience in my own log.
Times = POST-INGESTION:
15 minutes: No effect noted thus far.
*** 18.45 minutes: Quoted "Onset" time for effects seen. Very “strange” feeling, but I thus far cannot rule out the potential to exist for placebo. It is NOT a jittery strange, but a “loopy” experience – no better way to describe it than a “soft drunk” – like a minor buzz effect.
I will have to control for negative placebo potential as well next week. But for now, it actually appears to be an early effect. [NEED MORE STUDY!]
30 minutes: Continued drunk-like effect…phew not ideal to throw up bench presses, but I will make significant attempt – considering safety notes, will likely head to the rack and apply safety’s inches above chest’s height. Getting ready to begin workout.
60 minutes: Very hard to stay focused on the workout – its not a bad thing per se, just not ideal in the strength dimension. It could be, however, in all fairness that I am looking so hard to keep as diligent a record as possible, I am the deterrent. [NEED MORE STUDY!]
90 minutes: Overall Chest workout rating: 5-6 out of 10. This is not to worry in regards to the supplement, I always rate my workouts low…when I say I had a 7-8…you know it was the real deal. I guess I am saying that overall it was an average workout…took me a little longer to get through. I have already taken my post-workout beverage (self-concoction as described in pre-log sign up). Very high effect – I question an endorphin–significance…I have no idea, but it is certainly something different than I have ever felt (and I have taken only 1 pill – tomorrow with 2 pills, Lord help me – again…no jitters or headaches or anything).
120 minutes: Still a rather “soft drunk/crisp buzz” effect. I have a great attitude today – Mezzogal can testify as she has spoken with me first-hand.
150 minutes: Effects have effectively waned.
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Objective –
(1) Blood Pressure
* measured via automated cuff; last calibrated on Dec 10, 2006
Baseline: 110-120/60-80
Before Supplement (this AM): 116/68
After Supplement (15 minutes post-ingestion; pre-workout): 118/66
After Supplement (30 minutes post-ingestion; pre-workout): 116/70
After Supplement (90 minutes post-ingestion; post-workout): 126/82
After Supplement (120 minutes post-ingestion; post-workout): 118/68
(2) Labs will be on a day off from the gym later in trial // rationale: evaluation for side effect potential (stay tuned).
(3) Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle contractile effects later in trial (stay tuned).
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Today’s Workout Notes:
Chest Notes: While I cannot unfortunately list direct sets/reps info (due to the training modality’s inclusion in a forthcoming book), I can offer up bigger lifts and any effect seen as well as some elctromyographic (EMG) reports throughout.
Major Lifts ONLY
Flat Chest Press: Max Lift w/ reps today: 315 pounds x 7 reps (since shoulder injury in April, this has been my max however – prior to that time, I had gone up to 450 x 3 clean reps as a max lift) – there was NO +/- in weight today vs. last workout. Unfortunately, my shoulder is a limiting factor here – one that I am much aware of … As I attempt certain lifts (like pressing moves, incline + flat only), I cannot progress past a certain point. The pain becomes unbearable at that time and I am already lifting through it past about 250 pounds.
Incline Dumbbell Chest Press: Max Lift w/ reps today: 110 pounds x 12 reps. Please Note that I again was limited by pain on this movement.
*** Potential effects seen from the supplement: as I suggested above, I tagged about 15 minutes time on the total workout. Already subtracting for writing things down + taking blood pressure measurements, I dragged a bit between sets due to what I attribute the “calming” effect.***
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Today’s Diet Notes:
Again, same issue with the diet notes, I cannot fully disclose meal for meal what I am trying out due to a future book (it is likely good to see I am in effect practicing what I preach though – Mezzogal can once again chime in to concur here). However, some important things will be monitored due to the types of sides suggested as usual potential for various supps – namely appetite remained in tact with one pill. Tomorrow, I am ramping up to 2 – so we will see if this offers a decreased appetite.
Caloric Intake remained the same as baseline: 3200 calories divided over 8 meals
Macronutrient Notes: I cycle macros, today was low-carb…I don’t tend to get carb cravings as I am VERY self-disciplined; however, could have attributed general full feeling all day to some aid from supplement…usually I can see an episode of ravaging hunger sneak in for at least a meal or two … nothing today (with 2 meals to go as of this writing).
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