What is it?
LipoBURN is a topical that:
* Decreases cellulite
* Reduces fat, especially in hips, buttocks and thighs
Feel: LipoBURN is non-greasy to put on, but once on makes the skin feel a little like I've got sunscreen on.
Spreadability: LipoBURN spreads over the skin and mixes into it very easily. However, the last few days of each bottle, it did NOT rub IN very well, but left a white residue that had to be rubbed vigorously to get it in properly.
Decrease Cellulite: I don't have a lot of cellulite to lose, and what dimples there were remained unaffected during my usage of the reformulated LipoBURN.
Reduce Fat: I started the reformulated LipoBURN 20 June. On the 17 June, I was 107.6 pounds at 8.3% bodyfat, and 24 June, I was 107.2 pounds at 8% bodyfat, so my starting body composition was between 8-8.3% bodyfat. Therefore, over the time that I used the reformulated LipoBURN, my body composition decreased and then increased, ending at 110.6 pounds at 8.3% bodyfat (do note that this measurement was taken four days after finishing LipoBURN - the bottle lasted me 10 days - to ensure all water retention was gone). Body composition and mass aside, the definition in my shoulders, arms, and legs concurrently improved over the course of my usage of the reformulated LipoBURN, with a 0.5 cm decrease in my thigh girth. Also note that, albeit not planned, my training volume was severely decreased from 27 June, ~3 days before finishing the reformulated LipoBURN.
Other Effects: Vascularity increased dramatically on applying LipoBURN after a hot shower. One very noticeable effect that occurred with the reformulated LipoBURN that did NOT with the original was water retention, which lasted from the time I started using the product, taking several days to go away after running out of it.
Overall: See comments below. Please note that I use LipoBURN ALL OVER (a habit from the first time I used it, since I used to use a body moisturizer, and just replaced it with the LipoBURN when I started using it), which means I use ~8 pumps each application, which is twice the recommended dosage daily.
Differences between LipoBURN (original) and LipoBURN (reformulated): There were two main differences between the original and reformulated versions of LipoBURN: 1) The reformulated version has a slight raspberry scent (from the addition of Raspberry Ketones), and 2) The reformulated version caused water retention in my midsection and legs during usage of the product. This second difference is the primary reason why I personally prefer the ORIGINAL LipoBURN, which is very effective for me, so much so that I use it as a staple, especially since my body almost perpetually recomps.
Would I use it again? Honestly, I prefer the ORIGINAL LipoBURN to the refomulated version, and as long as it is available, I will continue to use it.
Would I recommend? Generally I would NOT recommend a topical fat loss product. I would recommend making sure that the key component to fat loss - DIET - was targeted at fat loss, and that training was structured appropriately, before I would even consider recommending a fat loss supplement/product (and unless you're relatively lean to begin with and just want to lose that last 1-2% BF, then I wouldn't recommend at all). But, in saying that, if diet and exercise are right, then just that little something extra can be recommended. Since everyone is different, the reformulated LipoBURN might not have the water retention effect in everyone, so whether the original or reformulated version is used, if the product is considered, would be up to the individual.
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July 3, 2011
January 15, 2011
Review of LG Sciences' 7-keto DHEA Topical
With their Grape flavoured BC+EAA ALREADY a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal, and having used a myriad of LG Sciences' products, I had no hesitation in asking to test the beta topical 7-keto DHEA for Eric, and thank you to Chris, who was kind enough to give me the opportunity to.
What is it? For more information, review Topical 7-Keto.
Dosage: The recommended dosage is 12 sprays once (or twice) daily, ideally post-shower - ~6 sprays is 25mg of 7-keto DHEA, so the recommended daily dosage is 50-100mg per day. I was using a lot MORE than 12 sprays, right from the start - DOUBLING the "per dose" initially, and then a little more, until I was using 100-150mg 1-2 times daily. From 15 December (i.e. the first two weeks), I used 24 (i.e. 100mg) pumps of the 7-keto DHEA topical applied post-post-training/morning shower. From 25 December (i.e. the last two weeks), I used 24-36 pumps (i.e. 100-150mg) of the 7-keto DHEA topical applied post-post-training/morning shower and 24-36 pumps (i.e. 100-150mg) pre-bed.
Smell: 10/10. The 7-keto DHEA topical smelt like alcohol - it was not strong, and the scent faded and disappeared within minutes of spraying, so no lingering smell after application or during the day, or when sweated, etc.
Feel: 10/10. A quick cool touch, like that you get when you get water sprayed on you. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not greasy or sticky after application.
Spreadability/Application: 10/10. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not a lotion, but a spray. When I was only using 100mg of the 7-keto DHEA, if I tried and spread it immediately after application to anywhere but the place where the spray hit my skin, it would NOT spread there, but with more sprays it would if I wanted to, but I had to do it fast, because the 7-keto DHEA topical was dry in mere seconds after spraying it on my skin.
Body Composition: 9/10. Pre-7-keto DHEA topical I was 118 pounds at 10% bodyfat. Currently I am 115.2 pounds at 9.8% bodyfat. Overall, I lost three pounds (although, weight is irrelevant because it fluctuates so much, and only last week I was 111 pounds) and 0.2% bodyfat. However, I am NOT going to look at the overall (which doesn't look that impressive), and instead are going to look at the first two weeks of use and last two weeks of use (and you can see the difference in the dosage used). After two weeks of use at using 100-150mg daily (one application), I had actually gone up to 123 pounds at 11% bodyfat. The last two weeks, using 200-300mg a day (two applications), I dropped back to 9.8% bodyfat (this is the BIGGEST decrease in bodyfat that I have EVER had in a single week!) - actually did this in the third week - and maintained it (weight fluctuating between 111-115 pounds). Also to note that the last two weeks I have not had much of an appetite (which caused the dramatic weight loss down to 111 pounds), but have been forcing down meals this last week. The higher dosage definitely makes a NOTICEABLE difference!
Cortisol Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see what my cortisol levels were like pre and post the 7-keto DHEA topical, unfortunately I did not have any bloods done. I can say however, that the last two weeks of using the higher dosage (200-300mg o a day)of the 7-keto DHEA topical have been the LEAST stressed I have felt in YEARS (even though circumstances would say that my stress should be off the charts!), which is quite something!
Sides: 9/10. The only "effect" that could possibly have occurred was that my joints started playing up. In fairness, I don't think this can be attributed to the 7-keto DHEA topical, even though it decreases cortisol, because I was also lifting heavier AND was NOT using Erase during my use of the topical (and Erase is usually what saves my joints).
Other Effects: 10/10. No water retention - in fact, the first week I started using 200-300mg of 7-keto DHEA a day, I started DRYING out, and it was especially noticeable in my upper body and midsection.
Pros: This was the most enjoyable topical I have ever used. No lingering smell. No burning sensation. Dries fast - non-sticky and non-greasy. I don't have to rub it on - just spray, and nothing went wrong with the spray nozzle. No stains left by the topical on or to get on my clothes even if I got wet or sweated. No water retention - like you get with most topicals. The bottle lasted a LONG time - and would have lasted a whole lot longer than it will if the recommended dosage was followed.
Cons: The only issue I had was that I used so much re sprays daily. I got the best results when I was using 200-300mg of 7-keto DHEA daily, which was 8-12 times MORE than was recommended.
Overall: 9.7/10. Once I was using 200-300mg of 7-keto a day, my body composition started to change dramatically, and I made the BIGGEST DEcrease in body composition over a 7-day period, with of a loss of 1.2% bodyfat in my third week of use. The last week (i.e. the fourth week), I cut my training back from 2-3 hours a day to only 60-90 minutes a day, started eating again (even though I had to force the food down), and traveling, and maintained 9.8% bodyfat!
Would I use again? Definitely! This product seems like it was literally "made for me" - a perpetually highly stressed individual, the 7-keto DHEA topical is perfect for me, and I actually want to make this a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal!
Would I recommend? Absolutely! No hesitation
What is it? For more information, review Topical 7-Keto.
Dosage: The recommended dosage is 12 sprays once (or twice) daily, ideally post-shower - ~6 sprays is 25mg of 7-keto DHEA, so the recommended daily dosage is 50-100mg per day. I was using a lot MORE than 12 sprays, right from the start - DOUBLING the "per dose" initially, and then a little more, until I was using 100-150mg 1-2 times daily. From 15 December (i.e. the first two weeks), I used 24 (i.e. 100mg) pumps of the 7-keto DHEA topical applied post-post-training/morning shower. From 25 December (i.e. the last two weeks), I used 24-36 pumps (i.e. 100-150mg) of the 7-keto DHEA topical applied post-post-training/morning shower and 24-36 pumps (i.e. 100-150mg) pre-bed.
Smell: 10/10. The 7-keto DHEA topical smelt like alcohol - it was not strong, and the scent faded and disappeared within minutes of spraying, so no lingering smell after application or during the day, or when sweated, etc.
Feel: 10/10. A quick cool touch, like that you get when you get water sprayed on you. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not greasy or sticky after application.
Spreadability/Application: 10/10. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not a lotion, but a spray. When I was only using 100mg of the 7-keto DHEA, if I tried and spread it immediately after application to anywhere but the place where the spray hit my skin, it would NOT spread there, but with more sprays it would if I wanted to, but I had to do it fast, because the 7-keto DHEA topical was dry in mere seconds after spraying it on my skin.
Body Composition: 9/10. Pre-7-keto DHEA topical I was 118 pounds at 10% bodyfat. Currently I am 115.2 pounds at 9.8% bodyfat. Overall, I lost three pounds (although, weight is irrelevant because it fluctuates so much, and only last week I was 111 pounds) and 0.2% bodyfat. However, I am NOT going to look at the overall (which doesn't look that impressive), and instead are going to look at the first two weeks of use and last two weeks of use (and you can see the difference in the dosage used). After two weeks of use at using 100-150mg daily (one application), I had actually gone up to 123 pounds at 11% bodyfat. The last two weeks, using 200-300mg a day (two applications), I dropped back to 9.8% bodyfat (this is the BIGGEST decrease in bodyfat that I have EVER had in a single week!) - actually did this in the third week - and maintained it (weight fluctuating between 111-115 pounds). Also to note that the last two weeks I have not had much of an appetite (which caused the dramatic weight loss down to 111 pounds), but have been forcing down meals this last week. The higher dosage definitely makes a NOTICEABLE difference!
Cortisol Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see what my cortisol levels were like pre and post the 7-keto DHEA topical, unfortunately I did not have any bloods done. I can say however, that the last two weeks of using the higher dosage (200-300mg o a day)of the 7-keto DHEA topical have been the LEAST stressed I have felt in YEARS (even though circumstances would say that my stress should be off the charts!), which is quite something!
Sides: 9/10. The only "effect" that could possibly have occurred was that my joints started playing up. In fairness, I don't think this can be attributed to the 7-keto DHEA topical, even though it decreases cortisol, because I was also lifting heavier AND was NOT using Erase during my use of the topical (and Erase is usually what saves my joints).
Other Effects: 10/10. No water retention - in fact, the first week I started using 200-300mg of 7-keto DHEA a day, I started DRYING out, and it was especially noticeable in my upper body and midsection.
Pros: This was the most enjoyable topical I have ever used. No lingering smell. No burning sensation. Dries fast - non-sticky and non-greasy. I don't have to rub it on - just spray, and nothing went wrong with the spray nozzle. No stains left by the topical on or to get on my clothes even if I got wet or sweated. No water retention - like you get with most topicals. The bottle lasted a LONG time - and would have lasted a whole lot longer than it will if the recommended dosage was followed.
Cons: The only issue I had was that I used so much re sprays daily. I got the best results when I was using 200-300mg of 7-keto DHEA daily, which was 8-12 times MORE than was recommended.
Overall: 9.7/10. Once I was using 200-300mg of 7-keto a day, my body composition started to change dramatically, and I made the BIGGEST DEcrease in body composition over a 7-day period, with of a loss of 1.2% bodyfat in my third week of use. The last week (i.e. the fourth week), I cut my training back from 2-3 hours a day to only 60-90 minutes a day, started eating again (even though I had to force the food down), and traveling, and maintained 9.8% bodyfat!
Would I use again? Definitely! This product seems like it was literally "made for me" - a perpetually highly stressed individual, the 7-keto DHEA topical is perfect for me, and I actually want to make this a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal!
Would I recommend? Absolutely! No hesitation
Day 15: Write Your Own Destiny
Quote of the Day
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." - Gail Devers
Music Video of the Day
Saliva - One More Chance
Training
Friday
HIIT - Treadmill:
a. 4 min @ 14.4 km/hr
b. 4 x 20 sec @ 18.4 km/hr / 10 sec rest
c. 4 x 30 sec rest / 30 sec @ 18.4 km/hr
d. 1 x 30 sec rest / 3.5 min @ 14.4 km/h
Stretch 10 min.
Full-Body (30 sec recovery between sets):
1. BB Front Squat 5 x 5
2. Flat Close-Grip BB Bench Press 6 x 4-5
3. Reverse B Rows (feet on bench) 5 x 5
4. BB Push Press 6 x 4-5
Post-Weights Cardio - Stepper:
20 min @ 9 floors/min
Stretch 10 min.
Saturday
Day OFF.
Comments
Sleep - Time and Quality: The last two days have been sleeping on and off in the car, when I am too tired to drive - it's been a total of 37 hours of road time over the last two days, on a roadtrip that took a few detours for added mileage.
Mood/Aggression: I've deflated somewhat off the high that I have been riding for the last couple of weeks. Still positive, though I have crashed big time.
Energy: No energy today; I feel completely drained - which is why I am doing today's training session tomorrow and making today this weeks' day off (I've also done eight days in a row lifting heavy weights, and my body could do with the day off now).
Mental Focus and Clarity: There.
Stress: With the deflation in mood, my stress levels went back UP.
Libido: Too shattered to even think about this.
Joints: My wrists have been really aching the last few days - a mixture of the heavy weights and lack of Erase.
Recovery: I actually hurt from the BB Front Squats (adductors) and the BB Push Press yesterday (anterior deltoids).
Body Composition and Look: 9.8% bodyfat at 115.2 pounds - so, no change in body composition from last week, albeit a little heavier (because I have been forcing myself to eat this week).
Other Notes: Although I have about a fifth of the bottle left, this is my final day logging the 7-keto DHEA topical from LG Sciences. I will get my Final Review done, and tomorrow I will start my "official" Competition Preparation . . . Another note, just on the recent release of LG Sciences' new fat burner, Rezolution, Facebook is trying to add 1,000 friends by next Thursday, so if you go to Rezolution Fat-Incinerator and add them as a friend, add in the 'Personal Message' that "Rosie Chee Scott referred you" . . .
December 16, 2010
Initial Impressions: 7-keto DHEA Topical
7-keto DHEA Topical
Smell - N/A: The 7-keto DHEA topical smelt like alcohol - it was not strong, and the scent faded and disappeared within minutes of spraying.
Feel - 10/10: A quick cool touch, like that you get when you get water sprayed on you. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not greasy or sticky after application.
Spreadability - N/A: The 7-keto DHEA topical is not a lotion, but a spray. Even if I try and spread it immediately after application to anywhere but the place where the spray hit my skin, it does NOT spread there - see "Drying" comments below.
Drying - 10/10: The 7-keto DHEA topical was dry in mere seconds after spraying it on my skin.
Other Notes: I actually used 24 pumps instead of 12 to make sure that I covered all the areas I wanted to properly - especially since it does not spread. I am going to have to attempt and make 12 sprays cover everything for future usage. Definitely interested in seeing how this 7-keto DHEA topical works.
Smell - N/A: The 7-keto DHEA topical smelt like alcohol - it was not strong, and the scent faded and disappeared within minutes of spraying.
Feel - 10/10: A quick cool touch, like that you get when you get water sprayed on you. The 7-keto DHEA topical is not greasy or sticky after application.
Spreadability - N/A: The 7-keto DHEA topical is not a lotion, but a spray. Even if I try and spread it immediately after application to anywhere but the place where the spray hit my skin, it does NOT spread there - see "Drying" comments below.
Drying - 10/10: The 7-keto DHEA topical was dry in mere seconds after spraying it on my skin.
Other Notes: I actually used 24 pumps instead of 12 to make sure that I covered all the areas I wanted to properly - especially since it does not spread. I am going to have to attempt and make 12 sprays cover everything for future usage. Definitely interested in seeing how this 7-keto DHEA topical works.
December 14, 2010
Day 347: Will LG's New Topical 7-keto DHEA become a Staple in the Female Terminator's Arsenal?
DISCUSSION
The last few weeks have still been somewhat on and off re training. I really want to get back into a consistent training schedule by the start of 2011.
I am one of the few selected to beta test LG Sciences' new 7-keto DHEA topical. I personally LOVE topical 7-keto, and DermaTherm (the original) is the best fat loss topical that I have ever used, and now that it is gone, there are no topicals containing 7-keto DHEA. I am very interested in seeing how this is going to go - at 12 sprays each use, the beta testing bottle will last until the end of the year, which is about perfect.
GOALS
I am going to CONTINUE TO RECOMP whilst maintaining 8-10% bodyfat (preferably closer to 8% bodyfat), focusing specifically on:
* Capping my delts and adding a little more mass to my arms
* Regaining my strength
* Returning to a decent level of fitness
TRAINING
Weights
Day 1: Shoulders
Day 2: Arms
Day 3: Full-Body
Day 4: Full-Body
Day 5: Upper Body
Resistance sessions get done in this order each week. I have a day of just cardio - which will be done where my body feels that it needs it (although I will endeavour to do it on Thursday), and a day OFF ALL training each week (usually Sunday).
I use lower reps - not just so that I can lift heavier, but because lower reps at a heavy weight for me personally means improved strength, more mass, and definite leaning. I always lift as heavy as I can for the reps I set out to do each session, and I use 30 seconds to 1 minute recovery between sets/supersets/trisets/giant sets.
I do not do any specific work for my legs as my lower body overwhelms my upper body. If I train legs, I gain muscle mass despite what I do and more muscle in my legs is NOT what I want or need. ANY Legs work (i.e. Full-Body days) is going to be specific to Hamstrings, and I will deliberately use lighter weights, bodyweight, or plyometric exercises only.
Cardio
Day 1: HIIT Cardio
Day 2: 20 min Cardio
Day 3: HIIT Cardio
Day 4: 20 min Cardio
Day 5 HIIT Cardio
Day 6: 20 min Cardio
Cardio sessions get done in this order each week. Note that the days do not "match" the same numbered resistance day.
Flexibility
Stretch 20-30 minutes every training day (i.e. six days a week).
NUTRITION
My nutrition does not play as much of a role as my training does in my conditioning - however, I am working on making it better, so that it COMPLIMENTS my training and works WITH my body, instead of constantly making everything more difficult.
I generally follow a calorie cycling method, with 5-6 meals daily, 2-3 hours apart.
I drink 1-2 UK galleons (a UK galleon is 4.54 litres) of water a day, with the only other liquid that I consume re drinks being herbal or green tea.
SUPPLEMENTS
(in alphabetical order):
Alpha-T2: 2 caps first thing and 2 caps ~8 hours post-Dose 1.
BC+EAA - 3-4 x 10.5-21 grams daily.
BLACK CATS: 3 caps first thing and 2 caps 6-8 hours post-Dose 1.
EndoAmp Max: 1.1 gram first thing and 1.1 gram post-training.
Erase: 2 caps first thing, 2 caps 6-8 hours post-Dose 1, and 1 cap pre-bed.
IGF-2: 2 caps first thing, 2 caps ~40 min pre-resistance training, and 2 caps pre-bed.
Lipotrophin-PM: 2 caps first thing and 2 caps pre-bed.
MuscleGels: 1-2 packets daily.
Organic VitaBerry: 5 grams post-Meal 1 and 5 grams post-Meal 3.
Recompadrol - 1 cap immediately post-training, 1 cap either first thing or ~30 min pre-Meal later in the day, and 1 cap pre-bed.
Shred Matrix: 3 caps 30-45 min pre-Meal 1 and 3 caps either 30-45 min pre-Meal later in the day or pre-bed.
Topicals: 50-100mg of 7-keto DHEA applied post-post-training shower.
Vitamin C: 1 gram first thing, 1 gram immediately post-training, and 1 gram pre-bed.
I am planning on making 2011 a BIG year for me.
But, it's still 2010 and there's just under three weeks left until the end of the year . . .
I'm going to make the MOST of them!
The last few weeks have still been somewhat on and off re training. I really want to get back into a consistent training schedule by the start of 2011.
I am one of the few selected to beta test LG Sciences' new 7-keto DHEA topical. I personally LOVE topical 7-keto, and DermaTherm (the original) is the best fat loss topical that I have ever used, and now that it is gone, there are no topicals containing 7-keto DHEA. I am very interested in seeing how this is going to go - at 12 sprays each use, the beta testing bottle will last until the end of the year, which is about perfect.
GOALS
I am going to CONTINUE TO RECOMP whilst maintaining 8-10% bodyfat (preferably closer to 8% bodyfat), focusing specifically on:
* Capping my delts and adding a little more mass to my arms
* Regaining my strength
* Returning to a decent level of fitness
TRAINING
Weights
Day 1: Shoulders
Day 2: Arms
Day 3: Full-Body
Day 4: Full-Body
Day 5: Upper Body
Resistance sessions get done in this order each week. I have a day of just cardio - which will be done where my body feels that it needs it (although I will endeavour to do it on Thursday), and a day OFF ALL training each week (usually Sunday).
I use lower reps - not just so that I can lift heavier, but because lower reps at a heavy weight for me personally means improved strength, more mass, and definite leaning. I always lift as heavy as I can for the reps I set out to do each session, and I use 30 seconds to 1 minute recovery between sets/supersets/trisets/giant sets.
I do not do any specific work for my legs as my lower body overwhelms my upper body. If I train legs, I gain muscle mass despite what I do and more muscle in my legs is NOT what I want or need. ANY Legs work (i.e. Full-Body days) is going to be specific to Hamstrings, and I will deliberately use lighter weights, bodyweight, or plyometric exercises only.
Cardio
Day 1: HIIT Cardio
Day 2: 20 min Cardio
Day 3: HIIT Cardio
Day 4: 20 min Cardio
Day 5 HIIT Cardio
Day 6: 20 min Cardio
Cardio sessions get done in this order each week. Note that the days do not "match" the same numbered resistance day.
Flexibility
Stretch 20-30 minutes every training day (i.e. six days a week).
NUTRITION
My nutrition does not play as much of a role as my training does in my conditioning - however, I am working on making it better, so that it COMPLIMENTS my training and works WITH my body, instead of constantly making everything more difficult.
I generally follow a calorie cycling method, with 5-6 meals daily, 2-3 hours apart.
I drink 1-2 UK galleons (a UK galleon is 4.54 litres) of water a day, with the only other liquid that I consume re drinks being herbal or green tea.
SUPPLEMENTS
(in alphabetical order):
Alpha-T2: 2 caps first thing and 2 caps ~8 hours post-Dose 1.
BC+EAA - 3-4 x 10.5-21 grams daily.
BLACK CATS: 3 caps first thing and 2 caps 6-8 hours post-Dose 1.
EndoAmp Max: 1.1 gram first thing and 1.1 gram post-training.
Erase: 2 caps first thing, 2 caps 6-8 hours post-Dose 1, and 1 cap pre-bed.
IGF-2: 2 caps first thing, 2 caps ~40 min pre-resistance training, and 2 caps pre-bed.
Lipotrophin-PM: 2 caps first thing and 2 caps pre-bed.
MuscleGels: 1-2 packets daily.
Organic VitaBerry: 5 grams post-Meal 1 and 5 grams post-Meal 3.
Recompadrol - 1 cap immediately post-training, 1 cap either first thing or ~30 min pre-Meal later in the day, and 1 cap pre-bed.
Shred Matrix: 3 caps 30-45 min pre-Meal 1 and 3 caps either 30-45 min pre-Meal later in the day or pre-bed.
Topicals: 50-100mg of 7-keto DHEA applied post-post-training shower.
Vitamin C: 1 gram first thing, 1 gram immediately post-training, and 1 gram pre-bed.
I am planning on making 2011 a BIG year for me.
But, it's still 2010 and there's just under three weeks left until the end of the year . . .
I'm going to make the MOST of them!
November 16, 2010
Review of LG Sciences' Reformulated Watermelon-Kiwi BC+ EAA
I have NEVER stopped using BC+EAA since I used my FIRST tub of them in July 2009. I've used ALL the flavours, and are now trying the refolumlated versions of each flavour . . .
What is it?
* Increases Muscle Growth
* Prevents Tear Down
* Tastes Great
* High Ratio BCAA
* Hydrolyzed Amino Acids For Recovery
For more information on the product, please review LG Sciences: BC+EAA
Taste: 9.5/10. Definitely NOT a watermelon-kiwi flavour - even though there was a hint of watermelon re scent. Instead, exactly like it smells, but better. Like rock melon. Fruit flavours are always awesome when they TASTE like they smell. It was NOT sweet - like the original Watermelon-Kiwi flavour, which to me tasted like cordial and I did not like it. I now have a NEW favourite flavour re BC+EAA and it is the new Watermelon-Kiwi flavour!
Solubility: 10/10. On shaking there was no trace of the powder and no clumps or excess was left in the water or on the bottom of the shaker - although bubbles and froth were left on top of the liquid, rapidly dissolving.
Texture: 10/10.Like fruit juice diluted with water.
Overall: 10/10. BC+EAA is a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal, and has been ever since I first used a tub last year. BC+EAA have become more important than ever to me, now that my body no longer handles protein powder at all - causing nausea and other upsets, no matter what brand or type of protein used - and so I no longer use it, sticking instead to food, BC+EAA, and Muscle Gels.
Would I use again? Definitely. BC+EAA is probably the most important product in my supplement arsenal!
Would I recommend? Yes.
What is it?
* Increases Muscle Growth
* Prevents Tear Down
* Tastes Great
* High Ratio BCAA
* Hydrolyzed Amino Acids For Recovery
For more information on the product, please review LG Sciences: BC+EAA
Taste: 9.5/10. Definitely NOT a watermelon-kiwi flavour - even though there was a hint of watermelon re scent. Instead, exactly like it smells, but better. Like rock melon. Fruit flavours are always awesome when they TASTE like they smell. It was NOT sweet - like the original Watermelon-Kiwi flavour, which to me tasted like cordial and I did not like it. I now have a NEW favourite flavour re BC+EAA and it is the new Watermelon-Kiwi flavour!
Solubility: 10/10. On shaking there was no trace of the powder and no clumps or excess was left in the water or on the bottom of the shaker - although bubbles and froth were left on top of the liquid, rapidly dissolving.
Texture: 10/10.Like fruit juice diluted with water.
Overall: 10/10. BC+EAA is a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal, and has been ever since I first used a tub last year. BC+EAA have become more important than ever to me, now that my body no longer handles protein powder at all - causing nausea and other upsets, no matter what brand or type of protein used - and so I no longer use it, sticking instead to food, BC+EAA, and Muscle Gels.
Would I use again? Definitely. BC+EAA is probably the most important product in my supplement arsenal!
Would I recommend? Yes.
November 1, 2010
Initial Impressions: BC+EAA (reformulated Watermelon-Kiwi Flavour)
BC+EAA (reformulated Watermelon-Kiwi Flavour)
Smell: 9/10. Like rock melon, with a faint hint of watermelon. Love the smell of fruit.
Taste: 9.5/10. Defnitely NOT a watermelon-kiwi flavour - even though there was a hint of watermelon re scent. Instead, exactly like it smells, but better. Like rock melon. Fruit flavours are always awesome when they TASTE like they smell. It was NOT sweet - like the original Watermelon-Kiwi flavour, which to me tasted like cordial and I did not like it. I now have a NEW favourite flavour re BC+EAA and it is the new Watermelon-Kiwi flavour!
Solubility: 10/10. On shaking there was no trace of the powder and no clumps or excess was left in the water or on the bottom of the shaker - although bubbles and froth were left on top of the liquid, rapidly dissolving.
Texture: 10/10. Like fruit juice diluted with water.
Other Notes. BC+EAA is a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal, and has been ever since I first used a tub last year. BC+EAA have become more important than ever to me, now that my body no longer handles protein powder at all - causing nausea and other upsets, no matter what brand or type of protein used - and so I no longer use it, sticking instead to food, BC+EAA, and Muscle Gels.
Smell: 9/10. Like rock melon, with a faint hint of watermelon. Love the smell of fruit.
Taste: 9.5/10. Defnitely NOT a watermelon-kiwi flavour - even though there was a hint of watermelon re scent. Instead, exactly like it smells, but better. Like rock melon. Fruit flavours are always awesome when they TASTE like they smell. It was NOT sweet - like the original Watermelon-Kiwi flavour, which to me tasted like cordial and I did not like it. I now have a NEW favourite flavour re BC+EAA and it is the new Watermelon-Kiwi flavour!
Solubility: 10/10. On shaking there was no trace of the powder and no clumps or excess was left in the water or on the bottom of the shaker - although bubbles and froth were left on top of the liquid, rapidly dissolving.
Texture: 10/10. Like fruit juice diluted with water.
Other Notes. BC+EAA is a STAPLE in my supplement arsenal, and has been ever since I first used a tub last year. BC+EAA have become more important than ever to me, now that my body no longer handles protein powder at all - causing nausea and other upsets, no matter what brand or type of protein used - and so I no longer use it, sticking instead to food, BC+EAA, and Muscle Gels.
October 4, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK . . .
THANK YOU . . .
A lot goes into competing and I would not have been able to do what I did without the backing and the support of the following companies and people:
* Applied Nutriceuticals
* Christine and Matt Pearson
* Primordial Performance
* LG Sciences
* Performance Enhancing Supplements
* Sean Scott
Each of you were mentioned in my "Bio" at the Finals of my competition, but I would like to thank you all again, here, for your sponsorship and support, encouragement and motivation, and belief in me.
I also want to thank everyone else who has been behind me - Ava, Brenda, Jeff, Chris, Josh, Jason, Brandon, Gary, Dave, Rob, and the many others (you know who you are).
I mentioned to Sean on the night before the competition that this is the FIRST time I have competed ("competed" being a blanket term for all my sporting competitions) that I have actually HAD support from others and not disapproval or disappointment that I have chosen this path (when I was cycling, my coach and sponsor were the only support I had), and it means a lot to me to have that. So thank you for that. It definitely makes a HUGE difference knowing that I am not doing this by myself.
~Rosie~
August 1, 2010
Review of LG Sciences' T-911
What is it?
* Improve mood and confidence
* Boost testosterone and reduce estrogen
* Increase sex drive
For the product write-up see T-911 by LG Sciences
Taste: T-911 has an orange taste.
* Improve mood and confidence
* Boost testosterone and reduce estrogen
* Increase sex drive
For the product write-up see T-911 by LG Sciences
Taste: T-911 has an orange taste.
Mood/Aggression: 8/10. My mood on T-911 is more steady and calm, with aggression - although still there and can make itself known - taking a back seat.
Testosterone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Testosterone (total and free) levels from pre to post-T-911, I did not have bloods done.
Estrogen Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Testosterone (total and free) levels from pre to post-T-911, I did not have bloods done.
Libido/Sex Drive: 11/10. T-911 is the product that has the most noticeable difference on my libido, and it seriously ramps it up beyond all belief. It's crazy thinking like a guy and be wanting sex all the time, but that's the way it goes on T-911.
Other Effects: T-911 is actually an awesome product to use pre-training, and it gives me a kick re energy and focus - better than the majority of preworkout formulas I have used . . . It also dries me out, and I have often dosed it a little more on days when I want to be drier . . .
Overall: 10/10. T-911 is one of my favourite products. The most noticeable effect is the raging libido, but not only that, but it can be used as part of a very effective pre-training stack for great performance in the gym. Another reason why I like it is because despite my high stress levels, it helps calm me down, with my mood not as much all over the place.
Would I use again? Yes.
Would I recommend? Yes.
Review of LG Sciences' Anadraulic State GT
What is it?
* Endurance and Energy
* Pumps and Muscle Density
* Fat Loss and Vascularity
* Testosterone Output
* Sexual Stamina and Performance
* Muscle Growth and Muscle Quality
For the product write-up see Anadraulic State GT by LG Sciences.
Smell: 7/10. An interesting smell on opening the tub, that I can't quite describe, which is nothing like the final smell once the Anadraulic State GT is mixed with water and ready to drink. Stopped noticing the smell of the powder after a while.
* Endurance and Energy
* Pumps and Muscle Density
* Fat Loss and Vascularity
* Testosterone Output
* Sexual Stamina and Performance
* Muscle Growth and Muscle Quality
For the product write-up see Anadraulic State GT by LG Sciences.
Smell: 7/10. An interesting smell on opening the tub, that I can't quite describe, which is nothing like the final smell once the Anadraulic State GT is mixed with water and ready to drink. Stopped noticing the smell of the powder after a while.
Taste: 9/10. Anadraulic State GT tastes what I imagine strawberry lemonade would taste like, if I ever had it. The taste grew on me, and was definitely a lot better than the taste of Anadraulic State (my last couple of tubs of Anadraulic State were nothing like the first one I used re taste and were not pleasant).
Solubility: 10/10. The powder mixed well on shaking for a few seconds.
Texture: 10/10. Like fruit juice diluted with water.
Body Composition: 9/10. Pre-Anadraulic State GT I was 117.4lb at 12.6% bodyfat. Post-Anadraulic State GT I am 118.2lb at 12.1% bodyfat. . . I LOST a total of 0.5lb of bodyfat and GAINED 1.3lb of lean body mass, with girths indicating that this gain was mostly in the form of muscle mass/DRY gains, since overall just over an inch was lost from my waist, and although little or no changes made everywhere else, my pants fit looser despite my girths having made not a lot of change . . . A definite and successful RECOMP - as opposed to the cut I was aiming for, but fat WAS lost, and I am not going to argue against making dry gains (and I am going to note here that it is definitely easier to gain muscle mass when I am >12% bodyfat, which makes sense) . . .
Fat Loss: 8/10. See comments under "Body Composition" above.
Muscle Growth and Muscle Quality: 10/10. See comments under "Body Composition" above.
Muscle Hardness and Density: 8/10. My muscles remained pretty hard throughout my use of Anadraulic State GT, which, although I was training again, was a little surprising considering that my resistance training was quite a lot LESS than what it usually would be - sessions a lot shorter, and only three of them, as opposed to 4-5 x 40-60 minute ones. Legs got noticeably harder, with lower body becoming denser.
Testosterone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Testosterone (total and free) levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State GT, I did not have bloods done.
Growth Hormone Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Growth Hormone levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State GT, I did not have bloods done.
Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Estrogen levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State GT, I did not have bloods done.
Cortisol Levels: N/A. Although I would have liked to see the changes in my Cortisol levels from pre to post-Anadraulic State GT, I did not have bloods done. I will note that my stress levels have been even higher than usual due to circumstances.
Recovery: 8/10. My resting heart rate dropped from 40 bpm to 36 bpm over the time that I used Anadraulic State GT, so I actually got fitter over the course of my use of the product (which is a great thing) . . . My recovery from training was pretty good considering the fact that I got very little sleep (if any) over the last 28 days, not sleeping for a huge majority of it. The first couple of weeks, I suffered from DOMS, and in my lower body, which is unusual. However, for the last 10 days, DOMS from training was completely eliminated . . .
Nutrient Absorption and Utilization: 8/10. My diet did not change while I was using Anadraulic State GT. With the amount of food that I was consuming, for me to be getting LEANER and NOT being bloated, etc. the days after says to me that the nutrients were rapidly absorbed and were being used efficiently and effectively.
Libido/Sexual Stamina and Performance: 10/10. Libido was out of this world (although I attribute this predominantly to T-911, since it has that effect on me)! My body honestly was getting fatigued from the demands of my mind.
Energy: 8/10. Energy was most noticeable when training, since I often woke most days (if I woke at all and wasn't still awake from the day before) feeling completely shattered (mostly from work and other things going on in my life), and even when I didn't feel like it, or thought that I had nothing there, I got through my training sessions. Sometimes I could have even kept going.
Stimulant Effects: 10/10. No "stimulant" effects such as jitters, crash, etc. were experienced, even though Anadraulic State GT definitely aided with the energy and focus, etc. of a stimulant.
Focus: 8/10. When I was training I was focused, although I got lightheaded a lot. Just meant that I had to take a few deep breaths and concentrate more.
8/10. Endurance got better as I went along (but I was also using Drive, which plays a huge role in my endurance).
Pump: 7/10. Training was not really set up to be 'pump friendly'. However, I got bad pumps in my anterior deltoids and biceps for the most part, with them being quite painful most times. The pump on Anadraulic State GT was definitely not as good as on Anadraulic State (then again, training on the latter was definitely 'pump' material, too).
Vascularity: 7/10. Vascularity was good - although not as good as it was when I was using Anadraulic State (and I was also leaner when using the latter, which makes a difference).
Sides: 10/10. I did not experience any nausea, tummy upsets, bloating, etc. from the Anadraulic State GT, even though I used the full dosage and even went up to 2 scoops pre-training a couple of times (and I find that 2 scoops pre-training is actually my sweet spot!)
Other Effects: 10/10. Strength gains were made most weeks, with a few new RMs being made . . . Aggression really calmed down, considering how high it was on FREE TEST, which was interesting . . .
Overall: 9/10. Anadraulic State was already my favourite specific preworkout product of use, and so it was interesting comparing Anadraulic State GT to it . . . Although, the situations they were used in were different, with training completely different, making it hard to really compare them, there were a few noticeable differences. Anadraulic State was, IMO, a stronger formula than Anadraulic State GT. Anadraulic State GT tastes a lot better and is smoother re flavour than Anadraulic State. Anadraulic State dried me out more (comments from others), and made a more noticeable difference re physique - however, in saying that, I was not as lean when I started using Anadraulic State GT as I was using Anadraulic State, and only lost 0.5% bodyfat in 28 days, as opposed to the 1% bodyfat lost in 10 days on Anadraulic State(then again, a specific diet and training protocol was also followed during Anadraulic State, which makes a huge difference re results). The differences between the two products made them come out even, though, for me. Anadraulic State GT is definitely a very versatile product and has proved that it can be used for ANY body goal! . . . Both products are solid, and Anadraulic State GT still takes the place of number one specific/standalone preworkout product for me . . .
Would I use again? Yes. Although not as strong as Anadraulic State, IMO, Anadraulic State GT is still definitely a solid product, and the fact that it encompasses several products (i.e. creatine, nutrient repartitioner, Testosterone and Growth Hormone booster, and preworkout) in ONE is a definite PLUS!
Would I recommend? Yes. For anyone wanting a preworkout formula that delivers, then Anadraulic State GT is one of the most complete formulas and best options out there, IMO.
May 18, 2010
Starting Afresh
REFLECTION OF WHERE I'M AT
Ok, so the last 10 weeks have been somewhat of a disaster, and very deja vu of last year (and it's around the same time too, albeit a month later), when I broke my left wrist in two places and planes and was out of commission for 8-10 weeks. Back then, I didn't train because I couldn't - my left wrist was in such agony, that even moving it made me want to SCREAM. Now, I haven't been training because I haven't been able to due to fatigue. Well, I've had enough of fatigue kicking my butt - it's time for me to TAKE MY LIFE BACK! It's time to declare war on Adrenal and Chronic Fatigue, and drive them back into their own lands, and leave me to rule my kingdom alone!
SUPPLEMENTS
I haven't been using any stimulants of any sort - in supplements or otherwise - for the last 4-6 weeks, and that has been another small hell - my body is going to WELCOME them back with open arms, I can guarantee that!
Anadraulic State GT
In another couple of weeks, as promised, I will be starting BLACK CATS again, and adding in Drive, RPM, and FREE TEST . . . In the meantime, I am going to be using Anadraulic State GT - one scoop 60 min pre-resistance training and 1 scoop immediately post-resistance training (on training days), and 1 scoop first thing (on non-training days) - to give me a kickstart back into training. I used the original Anadraulic State last year - you can read about my experience at http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-reviews-logs/130068-female-terminator-takes.html - and absolutely loved it. I was a little leaner back then, and it only lasted me 16 days, so I'm going to try and make this new tub last a bit longer than that.
So, bring on tomorrow - I'm ready to give myself a BEATING!
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