I have recently purchased some of the Controlled Lab products. So far I love them. I feel they are working great, but I may not be using them to the best of their abilities. I have read other threads that partially answer my question, but since my situation differs from everyone's else's I thought it would be wise to post.
I am 34 yrs. old..... 6'3 230lbs.... I put on a lot of weight last winter but started doing a lot of Cardio around Easter and I went from 275 down to 230. With in the last month i have started doing weight training. I do not work out like most of you.... what i mean is I do not use free weights, nor do i go to a gym. I own a bowflex. I use to use free weights in my teens and 20's, so i realize there is a big difference. However, results I have already attained using CL products have been pleasing. I am still looking at losing about 20lbs. of fat. I am large frame, so if I'm working out I really dont want to get any lighter than 200-210lbs.
I am taking GM, PW, Orange Triad, and AM/PM Reduction.... Plus a protein supp. I do aprox. 25-40 sets 4 days/ week. Plus aprox 4 days/week I ride my mountain bike for cardio. I walk or jog a few miles each morning.
Now for the questions.
1.) W/ the exception of Orange Triad and Reduction... which supps do i take on non weight training days? If so when is the best time of day?
2.) I feel like I'm losing more weight and my gunbelt at work is needing to be adjusted.... yet the scales seem to be going up slightly. Is this a direct result of GM ? Is it just muscle mass that is tipping the scale in an upwards direction? Does creatine make me retain extra water? Should I hold off on doing the creatine until i reach my desired body weight?
3.) Due to my rotating hours I take Ambien as a night time sleep aid. I usually only use it when i work midnight shifts. Is the effects of Reduction PM lessened w/ the use of other sleep aids? Should i not use Reduction PM when I am using Ambien?
4.) What order should I take my Protein, PW, and GM in? When I'm biking for long distance can PW or GM be used during my ride? Before, After, not all??
Thank you in advance to anyone that has been able to make it through this. Sorry it was so long. I appreciate the feedback. A lot has changed in lifting since I was younger, so I am behind times. I wish I had these products in my late teens and early 20's.
I am 34 yrs. old..... 6'3 230lbs.... I put on a lot of weight last winter but started doing a lot of Cardio around Easter and I went from 275 down to 230. With in the last month i have started doing weight training. I do not work out like most of you.... what i mean is I do not use free weights, nor do i go to a gym. I own a bowflex. I use to use free weights in my teens and 20's, so i realize there is a big difference. However, results I have already attained using CL products have been pleasing. I am still looking at losing about 20lbs. of fat. I am large frame, so if I'm working out I really dont want to get any lighter than 200-210lbs.
I am taking GM, PW, Orange Triad, and AM/PM Reduction.... Plus a protein supp. I do aprox. 25-40 sets 4 days/ week. Plus aprox 4 days/week I ride my mountain bike for cardio. I walk or jog a few miles each morning.
Now for the questions.
1.) W/ the exception of Orange Triad and Reduction... which supps do i take on non weight training days? If so when is the best time of day?
2.) I feel like I'm losing more weight and my gunbelt at work is needing to be adjusted.... yet the scales seem to be going up slightly. Is this a direct result of GM ? Is it just muscle mass that is tipping the scale in an upwards direction? Does creatine make me retain extra water? Should I hold off on doing the creatine until i reach my desired body weight?
3.) Due to my rotating hours I take Ambien as a night time sleep aid. I usually only use it when i work midnight shifts. Is the effects of Reduction PM lessened w/ the use of other sleep aids? Should i not use Reduction PM when I am using Ambien?
4.) What order should I take my Protein, PW, and GM in? When I'm biking for long distance can PW or GM be used during my ride? Before, After, not all??
Thank you in advance to anyone that has been able to make it through this. Sorry it was so long. I appreciate the feedback. A lot has changed in lifting since I was younger, so I am behind times. I wish I had these products in my late teens and early 20's.
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