View Full Version : Chris' quest for some BADASSMASS..a sponsored log.
Liquid_diet
12-27-2006, 05:01 PM
Well I recieved my product a few days ahead of schedule, but I need to get this log going. I will soon update this log with pics and measurements. I want to wait until my muscles are cold though.
I would like to say thanks again to **** for giving me the opportunity to log this product.
I went ahead and took BAM at 12pm yesterday right before I went to the gym, because the DSL truck showed up right as I was leaving. I know it says to take 12 hours apart, but I took it again at 10pm because that's when I went to bed. I will be following protocol more closely from now on. I took it at 8 this morning, and will be doing so again at 8 tonight.
I've already had 2 workouts this week, and have taken BAM on these days, so I will post info on my workouts a little later. I will also update with diet info, additional supps, and my workout plan.
The closest thing I've taken to a test booster before is ZMA, so this is going to be a new experience for me. I figure I'm in my mid twenties, so I could proably benefit from a supplement like BAD ASS MASS.
I will be going for strength and size over the next 30 days. I would realistically like to gain 3-5 lbs of lean mass during this log, and more if possible. I am about 6 weeks back into a workout program after a 3 month break due to a sickness, an injury, and general summer/fall laziness. I've been attempting a slow and steady clean bulk with gradual strength increases. My strength is not where I'd like it to be, and I'm honestly a little embarrassed to post the weights with my lifts, but I'll go ahead and do so in this log.
Stay tuned.....
Liquid_diet
12-27-2006, 05:08 PM
I'll post some basic info about me first:
Name: Chris
Sex: Male
Age: 25
Height: 5"8
Weight: about 170.5
Body Type: ecto-meso
BodyFat: estimated at 11-12% not sure
I will post updates on any weight change at least once per week. I think the scale at my gym is measuring a few pounds heavy, but I'll use the same scale throughout this log, so at least weight change will be accurate.
I am going to be doing a 5 day split as close to the same days each week as possible:
Mon- Chest/tris (focus on flat bench exercises)
Tues- Back/bis
Wed- Legs
Thurs- REST
Fri- Chest/tris (focus on angled bench exercises)
Sat- Back/bis (focus on upper back w/ some shoulders)
Sun- REST
I do some abs 3-4 times a week at the end of my workout.
I will post specifics on workouts as I perform them.
Liquid_diet
12-27-2006, 08:04 PM
I will be running some other supps with BAM, all of which I have used together before:
a.m. - NOW rhodiola rosea, Optimum fish oil, Animal Pak, Dymatize BCAA 2200 (2 pills)
during workout - Scivation Xtend
post - Shake consisting of 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Whey, 1 scoop Bio-Core Carbo to the Max maltodextrin, and 5 g Max Muscle glutamine. 1 pill Universal ALA, 1 pill Eclipse vanadyl sulfate.
p.m. - Optimum fish oil, Dymatize BCAA 2200 (2 pills)
I finished a log with the pre-workout supplement NOX SURGE, by Cutting Edge Labs, a few weeks ago. Although I thought about it, I did not want to introduce another pre-workout supp or creatine into the mix so near to starting this log. So my stack is pretty simple.
I have some Cissus Rx on hand in case my shoulder acts up from an old snowboarding injury, but it's been fine since I started lifting again.
fitnfirm
12-27-2006, 08:05 PM
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4255/5bambottletn6.gif
Liquid_diet
12-27-2006, 08:16 PM
I am trying to consume between 3200-3500 calories a day from clean sources. I try to keep it as low sodium and saturated fat as I can. I avoid most sugar altogether. I will have a cheat meal maybe once every 2 weeks..like pizza and soda or something.
Below is an example of my typical meals for the day:
5:30am - 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup nonfat yogurt
8:00am - tortilla filled with 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, one medium baked potato
10:30am - tortilla filled with 8oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup rice
1:00pm - 1 cup pasta mixed with 1/2 can tuna
4:15pm - Post workout shake
4:45pm - 10 oz skim milk, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 3 tbsp flax seeds, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 4oz nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1 medium banana all blended together.
7pm - 8oz lean steak, 1 large baked potato or 2 medium red potatoes
9:30pm - 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
I work from 6am to 12:30 or 2:30pm most days, so I really spread out my calories over about 16 hours. Above is just an example of what I did today. I often substitute a bagel for a tortilla, for example.
Liquid_diet
12-27-2006, 08:17 PM
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4255/5bambottletn6.gif
Thanks...I was trying to figure out how to make pictures appear in my thread and was gonna add a link to BAD ASS MASS.
Here's a link to the BAM writeup: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998520
I'll be posting my pics tomorrow most likely...
Liquid_diet
12-28-2006, 06:10 PM
I finally conned someone into snapping a couple quick pics of me, and I took some quick measurements today. All my muscles were at least 24 hours cold.
Measurements:
Arms(relaxed, cold) - 14 inches
Arms(flexed at peak) - 15.25 inches
Quads(8 inches above knee) - 24 inches
Calves(6 inches below knee) - 16 inches
Waist - 33.25 inches
Stomach(at bellybutton) - 35.25 inches
Chest - 42.5
*I'll edit if I need to add any other measurements
Pics:
Liquid_diet
12-28-2006, 06:30 PM
Today was my third day taking BAM. I took it at 7:15 am, and again at 7:15 pm. I have not yet noticed any sides, exept a slightly dry mouth this morning and yesterday morning. It wasn't bad though.
I worked legs today at about 3pm. My workout went as follows:
Squats - 12@155, 2x10@175, 8@195
Seated leg extensions - 12@90, 2x10@105
Hamstring curls - 12@40, 2x10@45
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@85
Calf raises - 2x20
Abs - bicyles 1min30sec
Notes...Like I said, I'm a little embarrassed about my current strength levels, but I'm going up. I had pretty good focus today even though leg day is my least favorite. I felt like I was having alot of fun working out today...
fitnfirm
12-28-2006, 06:32 PM
Youll be fine ! You will see improvements in strength quite often, but remember food is the driving force to energy ! :)
Liquid_diet
12-28-2006, 07:20 PM
I guess I should post my last 2 workouts since I started BAM 2 days ago:
Tues Chest/tris day#1:
Bench - 12@125, 2x10@140, 8@155
DB press - 12@40, 2x10@50
DB fly (slight incline) - 12@25, 2x10@30
Seated incline skull crushers - 12@70, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-arm cable pushdowsn - 2x12@50
DB hammer skull crushers - 2x12@20
Abs- 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets
Wed Back/bis day#1:
Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@45
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@100, 2x10@110, 8@120
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@50, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@20
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@20
Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@40
Notes...Didn't feel much from the BAM quite yet, but didn't expect to. I did go up in weight on a few exercises this week, and maybe knowing I was taking the BAM played a little role in this.
Liquid_diet
12-29-2006, 07:55 PM
Tonight was my Chest/tri workout #2. Friday is usually a rest day, but since the gym was closed Monday, and will be again next Monday, I'm going 5 days on and 2 days off.
My workout went as follows:
Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 2x12@40
3 Way Tris - (a triset consisting of 10 skull crushers, 10 bent arm pullovers, and 10 close grip bench presses) - 3 sets @60
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12
Notes...I took my BAM at 7:15am and 8:30pm. I worked out at about 7:00pm. I felt pretty good tonight. I was going to increase the weight in my DB presses next week, but felt pretty motivated tonight. I increased the weight in both my DB presses by 5 lbs. I usually perform cable pressdowns with the rope attachment for my second tri exercise, but it appears that someone took it home. I substituted dips, which I haven't done forever, and it felt pretty good.
fitnfirm
12-29-2006, 08:31 PM
Good, looking good !!!!! Nice to add some weights huh! :)
RWelborn7
12-30-2006, 05:20 AM
I'll be following. Goodluck man.
Liquid_diet
12-30-2006, 10:41 AM
Good, looking good !!!!! Nice to add some weights huh! :)
Hopefully I'll be adding alot of weights this month!
Liquid_diet
12-30-2006, 10:42 AM
I'll be following. Goodluck man.
Thanks. I'll have to check out your log too. Similar products.
RWelborn7
12-30-2006, 11:57 AM
Thanks. I'll have to check out your log too. Similar products.
Sounds good man.
Liquid_diet
12-30-2006, 03:26 PM
Today's workout was my Back/bi day #2.
My workout went as follows:
Deadlifts - 2x12@135
BB shrugs - 12@135, 2x10@155, 8@175, 8@185
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@40
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@20, 10@25
One-arm DB rows - 12@50, 2x10@55
EZ bar "21's" curls - (7 curls through first half of ROM, 7 through upper half, and 7 full curls) - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 12@30, 12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@15
Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2
Notes...I don't really do deads right now, so I just throw a few quick sets in at the beginning of this workout to loosen up. I went up in weight slightly in BB shrugs, up 10 lbs in my second set of cable curls, and up 5 lbs in my 21's curls. I will be increasing the weights for several lifts again next week. I took the BAM at 8:30am, and will be again tonight. I worked out at about 2:00pm. Feeling pretty good...
Liquid_diet
12-30-2006, 05:09 PM
The next 2 days have to be rest days for me. I usually hate rest days.
My weight was up to 172 on the scale today at the gym post workout. This will be my last update of the week, so I thought I should add my weight now.
Liquid_diet
01-02-2007, 07:37 PM
I had a great workout tonight. It was my Chest/tri day #1 again:
Bench Press - 12@130, 2x10@145, 8@160
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@75, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20
Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets
Notes...Awsome workout tonight. I felt really driven in the gym. I took my BAM at 7:45 am and just again at 8:30 pm. I worked out at about 7:00 pm. I went up in all my chest exercises tonight.
I think I'm starting to feel the effects of BADASSMASS. I've noticed a slight increase in appetite. The only downsides are that I've broken out on my upper arms and shoulders a little bit, and I've been slightly irritable. Both of these things could just be coincidence, however. I'm feeling really good about BAM so far.
Liquid_diet
01-03-2007, 08:12 PM
Another awsome workout tonight. Back/bi day #1:
Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@45
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@110, 2x10@120, 8@130
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@50, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@20
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30
Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@45
Notes...I felt really driven in the gym tonight. My rest times were shorter than last week as well. I had a partner tonight and we got through this workout quickly. I went up in weight in lat pulldowns, cable flexes, and weighted ab exercises. If the rest on this month goes as well as these last 2 days have, I'm going to be very stoked.
It took BAM at 7:45 this morning, and again at 6:45pm. I worked out at about 5:45pm.
fitnfirm
01-03-2007, 09:35 PM
I like an awesome workout !!! Good job !!!!!!!! :D
Liquid_diet
01-04-2007, 05:03 PM
Leg workout today:
Squats - 12@160, 2x10@180, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@95, 2x10@110
Hamstring curls - 12@45, 2x10@50
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@90
Calf raises - 2x20
Abs - bicyles 1min30sec
Notes...Average workout today. I worked out a little earlier since I had work off. I took BAM at 10:00am, and worked out at about 3:00pm. I did go up slightly in all of my lifts today though. I felt good but my intensity wasn't quite as good as the last couple days. Then again, leg day is my least favorite workout so that could be why.
Liquid_diet
01-04-2007, 05:04 PM
I like an awesome workout !!! Good job !!!!!!!! :D
Thanks! I'm feeling great about this log so far...
Liquid_diet
01-05-2007, 08:25 PM
Chest/tri day #2:
Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 12@40, 12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @60
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12
Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25
Notes...Nothing too special to report tonight. I did manage to take both my servings today before working out this evening. I didn't see much difference though. My muscles were feeling pretty pumped and hard tonight. I've been pretty tired this week, and have actually taken a few naps, which I never do anymore. This is probably just me though...
Liquid_diet
01-06-2007, 02:53 PM
Back/bi day #2 again:
Deadlifts - 2x12@145
BB shrugs - 12@155, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@20, 10@25
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20
Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2
Notes...Good workout overall. I went up in weight in deads, shrugs, upright rows, one-arm rows, concentration curls. I took BAM at 8:30am. I worked out at 1:30pm. I had good drive and focus.
In addition, my weight was up to 174.5 today. It was about the same at 9:00pm last night, so I know time of day isn't throwing me off.
See you all again Monday....
Liquid_diet
01-08-2007, 01:54 PM
Chest/tri day #1 again:
Bench Press - 12@130, 2x10@145, 8@160
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@75, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20
Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets
Notes...I performed the exact same workout as last week. Due to the gym closures, I've now worked chest/tris 3 times in 7 days. I'm hoping to get back on my normal schedule of taking Thursday and Sunday as rest days by bumping up the workouts 1 day this week.
It was a great workout. I felt that drive to push through it rather quickly. My muscles felt firm and pumped today. I seemed to look a little more cut in the mirror today, but that could just be me. I took BAM at 7:30am and worked out at 1:00pm. I'm pretty sure I'll bump up the weight in a few exercises next week when I perform this routine again.
Liquid_diet
01-09-2007, 05:08 PM
Good workout again tonight. Back/bi day #1:
Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@50
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@110, 2x10@120, 8@140
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 12@20, 2x10@25
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30
Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@45
Notes...I had good focus and drive again. I was doing lat pulldowns, and realized they were pretty easy even though I just bumped the weight last week, so I added 10lbs to my last set. I also went up in my wide grip rows, but should have gone up 5 more lbs. I'll be upping the weight next week for my weighted ab exercises for sure.
I took BAM at 6:30am and just now post workout at 6:00pm.
This is the beginning of my 3rd week now taking BADASSMASS, and I'm definitely liking it.
factotum
01-10-2007, 12:45 PM
Have you weighed yourself as I'm interested to see how much mass people are gaining on these type of supps.
AtownKing187
01-10-2007, 03:49 PM
Have you weighed yourself as I'm interested to see how much mass people are gaining on these type of supps.
x2
fitnfirm
01-10-2007, 07:47 PM
Looking good !!!!!!!! Most have gained anywhere from 4-9 pounds already.
Liquid_diet
01-10-2007, 08:28 PM
I've posted my weight twice in this log. I've averaged about 2 lbs each week so far. I've gone from 170.5 to 174.5. Hopefully this will continue.
Thanks for the interest guys.
Liquid_diet
01-10-2007, 08:34 PM
Leg workout once again today:
Squats - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@100, 2x10@115
Hamstring curls - 12@45, 2x10@50
Seated calf machine raises -12@90, 2x12@100
Calf raises - 2x25
Abs - bicyles 1min30sec
Notes...I felt really good today. I'm taking the BAM at 5:30am and 5:30pm from now on during weekdays. I worked out at 6:00pm tonight. I added some weight in leg extensions again, and added weight after my first set of seated calf raises was too easy. I will definitely add 5 lbs to my hamstring curls next week, and maybe more to squats and leg extensions.
I noticed a vein starting to run up the side of my calf tonight. This was kind of cool as I've never really had any vascularity in my legs.
I've had a slightly upset stomach for the last few days. I've been forcing myself to keep on point with my eating though.
AtownKing187
01-10-2007, 08:36 PM
I've posted my weight twice in this log. I've averaged about 2 lbs each week so far. I've gone from 170.5 to 174.5. Hopefully this will continue.
Thanks for the interest guys.
ah, yes i see that...i stand corrected...great log by the way!
Liquid_diet
01-10-2007, 09:03 PM
ah, yes i see that...i stand corrected...great log by the way!
Thanks.
Next time I do a log I'm going to try to learn how to add color and bigger letters and all that, but I'm really trying to include good detail in my log even though it's boring to look at lol.
Liquid_diet
01-12-2007, 08:39 PM
Friday night, and Chest/tri day #2 again:
Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 2x12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @65
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12
Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25
Notes...Good workout. It felt good to get back in the gym after having yesterday off. I upped the weight in my 3 way tris, and my triceps were super pumped after my 3 sets. My muscles were feeling very full and hard tonight. I looked like I'd taken a NO product in the mirror post workout. It was awsome.
I took BAM at 5:30am and again at 6:30pm. I worked out at about 7:30pm.
fitnfirm
01-12-2007, 09:08 PM
I live for pumps :) Nice workout ! Triceps are hard for me to get growing :( But I try !
Liquid_diet
01-12-2007, 10:25 PM
I live for pumps :) Nice workout ! Triceps are hard for me to get growing :( But I try !
Thanks!
Yeah we all have our lagging bodyparts. Tris are actually probably my favorite muscle, and I've always been able to develop them pretty easily and quickly.
Liquid_diet
01-13-2007, 03:05 PM
Back/bi day #2 again:
Deadlifts - 2x12@145
BB shrugs - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@25, 10@30
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20
Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2
Notes...Interesting workout...I slightly pulled my lower back right at the beginning of my workout, which I've had problems with in the past. However, I felt very motivated to workout, so I muscled through it and it loosened up. I went up in weight in my DB lateral raises. I can bump up my BB "21's" next time too.
I am surprised to report no increase in bodyweight this week. I have gone up in strength and feel bigger in the mirror. I'm wondering if I lost a little bodyfat or something, because my diet and training have been on point......
Liquid_diet
01-15-2007, 08:48 PM
Chest/tri day #1 once again:
Bench Press - 12@135, 2x10@150, 8@165
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@80, 2x10@90, 8@100
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20
Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets
Notes...I was feeling good after my day off yesterday. I was actually feeling a little bit of that Alpha Male mentality in the gym tonight, which I'm usually not like. I was having alot of fun working out.
I went up a little in bench and skull crushers, and will be upping the weight next week for DB press I think. My muscles were feeling really full and hard again.
I worked out at about 8:00pm. I took my BAM at 7:30am and 7:00pm.
Liquid_diet
01-16-2007, 08:43 PM
Back/bi day #1:
Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@55
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@120, 2x10@130, 8@140
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@25
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30
Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@50
Notes...Pretty average workout. I did improve in a few lifts overall again. Strength increases are becoming pretty common while on BAM...
Liquid_diet
01-17-2007, 08:10 PM
Leg workout today:
Squats - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@100, 2x10@115
Hamstring curls - 12@50, 2x10@55
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@100
Calf raises - 2x25
Abs - bicyles 1min30sec
Notes...Average workout. I did go up in hamstring curls though. I just didn't have great drive tonight and felt a little weak. We all have those days though, and this was just one of them.
fitnfirm
01-17-2007, 09:05 PM
Eat more power food, have better workout !!!! :D
Liquid_diet
01-19-2007, 02:06 PM
I got Chest/tri day#2 out of the way a little earlier today:
Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@50, 2x10@50, 8@60
Cable crossovers - 2x12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @65
Dips - 2x12
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12
Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25
Notes...I was having fun again in the gym today, and felt good. I went up in my incine DB press, and am actually at the heaviest weight I've ever used for these. I know it's not much to some people, but I felt awsome putting it up. I also added 2 reps to my 2 sets of dips, so that improved a little. I'll be bumping up the weight in crossovers, and possibly 3-way tris again, next week.
I've only got 5 or 6 days left of BAM, so I'm sad, but excited to see my strength go up a little more before I'm done.
Liquid_diet
01-20-2007, 02:55 PM
Back/bi day #2 again:
Deadlifts - 2x12@155
BB shrugs - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@25, 10@30
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@55
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20
Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2
Notes...I had a good one today. The workout felt pretty easy overall. I went up a little in my deads and 21's curls.
I weighed myself again, and am only up about a half pound to 175 according to the gym scale I've been using. I'm beginning to think it's broken, and a couple other members have complained that their weight seems inaccurate as well. I hope that a stupid piece of equipment is not skewing the results of this log for me or ALR, because I've been eating perfectly and being totally honest.
I definitely feel stronger and bigger though.
Liquid_diet
01-22-2007, 03:01 PM
Well I've been freakin' floored by the flu. I woke up yesterday with a scratchy throat and all that, and today I had to call in to work. There's no way in hell I'm gonna be able to lift today or tomorrow probably at least. I'm pissed.
Well I have 2 more days of BAM after today, so I'm gonna lay low for a few and then conclude this log strongly.
fitnfirm
01-22-2007, 03:02 PM
dang, get some good rest, drink lots of water. I hope its short lived :(
Liquid_diet
01-22-2007, 09:24 PM
Dang is right. I've had to force feed myself today, and only got about 1000 calories, most fom OJ and protein shakes. I'm feeling a little flatter already.
I'm gonna try and hit the weights a few times later this week and finish this log strong.
Liquid_diet
01-25-2007, 09:42 AM
Well I finished my last cap of BadAssMass last night. I had to call in to work for my fourth day in a row this morning. I'm still feeling miserable.
I will be giving my final review of this product soon. I'm hesitant to post measurements, weight, and pics again, just because I don't want any great results to be screwed up because of my stinkin' sickness. I'll wait until I get a few good meals in me, and a good workout or two and see how I look.
fitnfirm
01-25-2007, 09:55 AM
many people are sick right now, I hope you get better soon :(
Liquid_diet
02-05-2007, 11:35 PM
Sorry to ALR and anyone following my log for the delay in posting my final review. I got a nasty sickness with 2 days left of BAM, and still haven't been back to the gym. I'm real pissed because I was trying damn hard to keep a good and detailed log.
Well I've definitely lost size and strenght since getting sick due to lack of training and the impossiblility of eating right, so I'm not going to post after measurements or pics. I will say that I was at the biggest and strongest I've been in a long time right as I got sick and was almost through my full cycle of BADASSMASS.
I would guess I was up 1/2 inch on my chest, 1/2 inch on my arms flexed (1/4 cold), and 1/2 inch on my quads. I was up a little over 5 lbs of solid lean mass when last I checked.
I'll rate this product now:
Strength - 9.5/10. I saw consistent increases in strenght each week, and I wasn't even taking a creatine. I think this would have been magnified if I was. I could really tell the biggest effect from BAM in strenght I'd say.
Size - 8.75/10. I posted what I would estimate my gains from BAM to be, but I can't be sure due to my illness. I was pretty happy with the results in size, especially as a standalone product tester.
Side Effects - 9/10. Hardly any sides. I had a dry mouth the first week, a little acne on upper arms and shoulders, and a little more lethargy than normal. All hardly noticeable.
Recovery - 9/10. I was hardly ever sore during my cycle of BAM. I'd been lifting consistently for about 6 weeks before starting this product, so I wouldn't have had any severe DOMS regardless as I made no real changes in my routine. Always felt good post workout and was ready to rock and roll next time for sure.
Mood - 9.5/10. I felt a little irritable and down sometimes, but not severe, and not that I can even blame this on the product since everyone has their ups and downs.
Overall assessment - 9/10. This product did great as a standalonel. Everything I expected. I would definitely use this product again, and look forward to trying out the EVOLUTION STACK sometime in the future. I think the price is very fair too.
Well there you have it. Thanks again to ALR for this opportunity, and sorry I had a little delay there at the end. I hope this log helped you guys out in some way, because it was a fun experience for me to keep this log for sure!
fitnfirm
02-15-2007, 02:52 PM
Thanks for the final review :) I think I did see this at AB already but wanted to thank you again ! Good job! glad you are feeling better! :)
Liquid_diet
02-16-2007, 11:44 AM
Thanks for the final review :) I think I did see this at AB already but wanted to thank you again ! Good job! glad you are feeling better! :)
Yeah, I kind of just snuck back onto the boards after my little break and posted up my review. I hope a few people got to see what I had to say about a great product!