Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Hi, I'm Marius (BodySpace: Discov3ry). I've been a long time forum lurker, avid Bodybuilding.com website reader, and amateur bodybuilding struggler. About 2 months ago I came across information about the Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge. I promptly noted it on my online to-do list in anticipation of starting it after Christmas/New Year combo. And so here I am.

I've been involving myself in the art of fitness in one way or another for the past 5 years. Most of it wasn't really serious, just enough to keep me in shape and maybe add a bit of definition and/or keep it (I started out as a skinny 145 lb). I was in and out of the gym months at a time. Not really committing to anything. Boring.

It has changed about a year ago, when I realized I was rapidly approaching the magic number 30 and from now on it will only be harder to achieve results.
Long story short, I think I'm ready for a challenge. As a matter of fact, by entering this challenge I will have more motivation and focus to get ready for the Summer season. And I won't hide the fact that I need some of that motivation. Years of beer and questionable diet paid a toll on my tummy. That is probably the primary goal for me, to shed the unwanted fat from my abs, as it's been the most stubborn thing to disappear so far. Secondary goal is to improve muscle definition and symetry.

I made two important adjustments in my life style lately. First, I quit smoking, that's a big one, and it was a cold turkey. So far, it's going smooth as a baby's bottom. Second, after a long time of neglect, I started to work out legs. I know, throughout the whole time I was committing a cardinal gym sin by avoiding legs, but it'll change. I'm eager to see how these two changes will impact my overall progress.

As far as my diet goes, I'm not as obsessed with it as to count each calorie. I try to avoid bad fats, processed food, soda, and sugars as much as possible. Other then that I'm on a see-food diet, I see it, I eat it. I listen to my body, if I'm hungry, it's chow time, if the hunger gauge shows full, I wait until it goes down again. This approach may irritate some followers of strict rationing and balanced meals but there are some examples of fitness successes that didn't really worry about the 6 meals every 2 hour rule: Mariusz Pudzianowski, Jack LaLanne.

I am officially starting my challenge on Monday the 18th, 2010 and it will end 10 weeks later on March 28th, 2010.

I already placed an online order for:
1 Double-T Sports CreaDyl, 650 Grams, Orange Cream
1 Double-T Sports NO Beta, 180 Tablets

ETA for the supplements, hopefully before the weekend, knowing how fast bodybuilding.com ships stuff out (5 min after placing the order) I expect it to be at the doorstep no later then Thursday.

I will register, take all necessary pictures, and update my BodySpace page over the weekend, right on time to start my challenge.

By the way, I'm going for the "Radical Change" category, which in my understanding combines both worlds of losing fat and adding muscles. I wish myself lots of luck.

I will keep my log as detailed and updated as possible, and already have some great ideas in mind how to make it interesting and stand out. I'm starting my log earlier before actually starting the challenge just to get the hang of it and get into a habit of doing it. Hope that's okay. If so, I plan to start posting as soon as tonight.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

TRANSFORMATION DAY COUNT
Week: 0/10
Day: T -6/70 (6 days before I officially start the challenge)

FOOD
- 3 whole organic eggs, hard boiled
- 1 polish bun with butter
- 1 whole fresh cucumber

- 1 whole polish bun with butter
- 2 lean turkey patties

- 3 cups of white rice
- two pork chops (~1/4lb)
- 2 cups spinach with eggs
- 2 cups of mixed fruit

HYDRATION
- 4 cups Lipton green tea, unsweetened
- 20 oz water (with morning protein shake)
- 20 oz water
- 16 oz pre-workout drink
- 40 oz water - working out
- 16 oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate
- AnimalPak Multivitamin, during the day
- pre-workour 1 teaspoon creatine
- pre-workour 1 teaspoon L-glutamine
- pre-workour 1 scoop ON Vasive-NO
- post-workout 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- post-workout 1 teaspoon creatine
- post-workour 1 teaspoon L-glutamine
- 2 tablespoons of High Lignans Flaxseed Oil
- 2 Kelp tablets


WORKOUT
Shoulders:
Dumbless One Arm Shoulder Press
Warmup: 25lb x 15
Set1: 40lb x 12
Set2: 45lb x 12
Set3: 45lb x 10
Set4: 50lb x 8

Reverse Flyes (Superset with Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown)
Warmup: 85lb x 15
Set1: 115lb x 12
Set2: 115lb x 10
Set3: 115lb x 10

Lateral Rise
Set1: 25lb x 12
Set2: 30lb x 12
Set3: 30lb x 10

Front Plate Raise (Superset with Barbell Shrug)
Set1: 45lb x 12
Set2: 45lb x 12
Set3: 45lb x 12
Set4: 45lb x 12

Upper/Middle Back:
Bent Over Barbell Row
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set1: 160lb x 12
Set2: 160lb x 10
Set3: 160lb x 10

Barbell Shrug (Done on a counterweight smith machine, bar weight ~20lb, superset with Front Plate Raise)
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set1: 200lb x 12
Set2: 250lb x 12
Set3: 270lb x 10
Set4: 270lb x 10

Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown (Superset with Reverse Flyes)
Set1: 115lb x 12
Set2: 115lb x 12
Set3: 130lb x 10

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
Warmup: 85lb x 15
Set1: 115lb x 15
Set2: 130lb x 12
Set3: 145lb x 12
Set4: 160lb x 10


MOOD
- meh, not too happy about the constant lack of Sun and blue sky. Cold temps and ugly and dirty snow don't help either. Other then that, I'm alright, considering it's a middle of a cold Midwest January.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- above normal, capable of clear thinking if needed

SEX DRIVE
- average

SLEEP
6 hours 45 minutes

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- heavy sinus infection slowly letting go
- stuffed nose letting go as well
- random attacks of dry cough, remnant of recent sickness

NOTES
- my triceps and elbow joints are still slightly sore from Saturday workout. Left shoulder still giving my a hard time, and right tennis-elbow does not want to go away at all.

- being a forum newb, I still can't post links, hence the attachments for now, until I pass 30 posts.

- attachments show my meals throughout the day.

[drooks10]

Dude, congrats on stopping smoking! That is a HUGE decision and a very smart one! I'm subbing to follow along on your journey.
Check out my log for the challenge if you get the chance. It is down below in my signature.
Good Luck!

[Discov3ry]

Thanks. It's not really as hard as people say it is. After smoking for 10 years and failing to quit hard several times this time feels good actually. I never chain smoked, but it was enough to bug me and probably have some impact on my health (and wallet). It coincides with my 30th birtday as well as the fact that right when I was about to quit, I got sick, so that helped a lot.

I've already quietly subbed to your log as well. It was actually on inspiration for me to start my own.


Dude, congrats on stopping smoking! That is a HUGE decision and a very smart one! I'm subbing to follow along on your journey.
Check out my log for the challenge if you get the chance. It is down below in my signature.
Good Luck!

[drooks10]

Thanks. It's not really as hard as people say it is. After smoking for 10 years and failing to quit hard several times this time feels good actually. I never chain smoked, but it was enough to bug me and probably have some impact on my health (and wallet). It coincides with my 30th birtday as well as the fact that right when I was about to quit, I got sick, so that helped a lot.

I've already quietly subbed to your log as well. It was actually on inspiration for me to start my own.

Awesome, man! I'm going to be 30 in a few weeks, so us "old" folks gotta stick together!

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-5

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -5/70

FOOD
- 3 organic hard boiled eggs
- 1 0% fat yogurt
- 2 cups rice
- 2 large pork chops
- 2 cups cooked spinach with eggs
- 1 cup Trail Mix
- 7 meat dumplings with bacon, red onion, and red cabbage


HYDRATION
- 20 oz water (with morning protein shake)
- 4 cups Lipton green tea, unsweetened
- 16 oz milk
- 20 oz water

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate
- AnimalPak Multivitamin, during the day
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoon creatine
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 Kelp tablets


WORKOUT
Day off

MOOD
- I'm in a good mood today. Things are looking good, and I'm excited about the challenge.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- definetly not foggy, I had to deal with a complex technical challenge and the flow of thoughts was smooth

SEXUAL DRIVE
- normal

SLEEP
- 6 hours 30 minutes, sleep was patchy, I woke up several times, twisted and turned, could not fall asleep last night

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- still coughing, stuffed nose, and hurting sinus
- other then that, sometimes I feel like I'm getting sick again, weird sensation in the throat, sensitive skin, and cold feet but it goes and comes, so not sure. Gym workout actually helped me a lot last night, came back home full of energy and feeling great.

SORENESS BODY MAP
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/sorness-body-map-20100113.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/workout-body-map-20100113.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Eggs and yogurt:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-11.44.57.resized.jpg
Green tea, lots of it:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-11.45.26.resized.jpg
Rice, pork chops, cooked spinach with eggs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-13.03.15.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-13.59.39.rotated.resized.jpg
Meat dumplings with bacon, red onion, and red cabbage:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-17.42.37.resized.jpg

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-4

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -4/70

FOOD
- 2 cups mixed fruit
- 6 celery sticks
- 12 pierogies with cabbage and mushrooms
- 8 dumplings with strawberries
- 3 organic hard boiled eggs

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk
- 2 cups ginger tea

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- CVS Cough & Severe Congestion medicine, I need to get cleared up and the cough is getting old already
- Double T NO Beta
- Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoon creatine
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 Kelp tablets

WORKOUT
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 10
Set 2: 40lb x 8
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 100lb x 8
Set 4: 100lb x 8

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Triceps Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 35lb x 10

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 73lb x 12
Set 2: 78lb x 12
Set 3: 83lb x 12
Set 4: 88lb x 12

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 10
Set 2: 70lb x 8
Set 3: 70lb x 8
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
15, 12, 12, 12

Concentration Curls:
Set 1: 20lb x 10
Set 2: 25lb x 8
set 3: 30lb x 6 (6th rep paused half way thru till failure)
Set 4: 30lb x 6 (6th rep paused half way thru till failure)

Had some extra time and energy so I thought I'd throw these in as well:
Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension
20lb x 12

Single Arm Dumbbell Curls - running the rack:
30lb, 25lb, 20lb, 15lb, 10lb - to complete failure

MOOD
- overall good, but I'm slightly on the short trigger side today for some reason

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- laggy

SEXUAL DRIVE
- normal

SLEEP
- slept like a baby last night. I took 1g of melatonin before going to bed last night. No more twisting, turning, random wakeups, etc. I couldn't open my eyes this morning, and it took me a whole 30 seconds to realize what I was hearing was actually a wakeup alarm on my phone.


OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- nothing to write home about, I got up with a sore throat this morning, it's slowly going away but I have to worst bloating ever, on empty stomach, so I'm not sure what's going on and what caused it. It's impacting my appetite, I have no hunger this morning, no good. I had horrible bloating today, like never before in my life, and I have no clue why. It messed with my appetite and I barely ate anything up until the lunch time.

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090114/sorness-body-map-20100114.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090114/workout-body-map-20100114.jpg


FOOD PICTURES

Celery:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090114/2010-01-14-12.18.52.resized.jpg
Pierogies:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090114/2010-01-14-12.57.20.resized.jpg
Dumplings with strawberries (my fav!):
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090114/2010-01-14-17.37.01.resized.jpg
Mixed fruit:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090112/2010-01-12-18.24.17.resized.jpg
Organic eggs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090113/2010-01-13-11.44.57.resized.jpg

NOTES
Received the shipment today:
1. Double T NO Beta
2. Double T CreaDyl

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-3

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -3/70

FOOD
- banana
- cornbeef sandwich
- tripe soup with bread
- white barshch with cooked sousage
- 7 crepes with cream cheese, whipped cream, and strawberries

HYDRATION
- 6 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk
- 1 glass of red wine (Shiraz)


SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate
- Double T NO Beta
- Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoon creatine
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 Kelp tablets

WORKOUT
(I'm a complete legs n00b, 2nd serious workout ever)
Squats:
Warmup: empty bar x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 155lb x 10
Set 3: 155lb x 8
Set 4: 185lb x 3

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 100lb x 15
Set 1: 120lb x 12
Set 2: 170lb x 12
Set 3: 170lb x 10
Set 4: 190lb x 10

Leg Machine Presses:
Set 1: 150lb x 12
Set 2: 170lb x 12
Set 3: 190lb x 12
Set 4: 210lb x 10

Calf Rises:
Set 1: 170lb x 12
Set 2: 190lb x 12
Set 3: 210lb x 12 (last one paused until exhaustion)
Set 4: 210lb x 12 (last one paused until exhaustion)

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/sorness-body-map-20100115.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/workout-body-map-20100115.jpg

MOOD
- very good, despite not sleeping well. I'm looking forward to the weekend, to working out legs tonight, my late bday party this Saturday, Monday off, and finally the most important event, the start of my 10 week challenge this Monday.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- mind = clear

SEXUAL DRIVE
- average

SLEEP
- last night sucked. I kept waking up from an already shallow sleep. I had weird and twisted dreams, curtesy of melatonin, went to bathroom 3 times at night, and got soaked in sweat right before dawn.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- apparently, something is still not right with my health, I hate getting sick not only because of getting stuck in bed and missing gym time but for the fact that for the next 3-4 weeks my body suffers from some weird symptoms before it goes back to pre-sickness condition.

FOOD PICTURES
Sammich:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/2010-01-15-09.06.06.resized.jpg
2 scoops Whey Protein:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/2010-01-15-09.06.27.resized.jpg
Tripe soup, one of the best foods on my list:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/2010-01-15-13.12.47.rotated.resized.jpg
White barszcz with potatoes, eggs, and sausage (another fav!):
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20090115/2010-01-15-17.27.05.resized.jpg


NOTES
I'm a complete legs newbie. I admit, I neglected them for months. Why? Probably because I tried a few times and failed to continue. This time, failure is not an option. This was my second serious leg workout. I can already tell I have a lot of hard work ahead of me. My legs lack in all aspects. But I'm looking forward to working them out. This time was better then the last time. Maybe because this time I actually tried the Double T NO Beta/Double T CreaDyl combo. I really had a completely different outlook on my workout this time. I was eager to start the next set, I was ready to push myself to new limits, while at the same time having lots of energy reserves. NO-Beta/CreaDyl works not only for arms. It seems it gave me the extra edge necessary to push myself through the gruelling beginners legs gym session. I can honestly say I'm looking forward to the next leg workout.

[drooks10]

Congrats on hitting those legs!!!! This will make your whole body grow. I bet you are sore today and tomorrow!! Haha. The food pics are nice as well as the bodymaps! Good job. Have a nice weekend and get ready to Rock It Out with the Challenge!

[Discov3ry]

Congrats on hitting those legs!!!! This will make your whole body grow. I bet you are sore today and tomorrow!! Haha. The food pics are nice as well as the bodymaps! Good job. Have a nice weekend and get ready to Rock It Out with the Challenge!

I've been stuck with my progress for the past 4 months, so there was no other way of overcoming the plateau but to start doing legs, besides it was about time to get out of the amateur frame of mind and start getting serious about my workouts anyway, and by avoiding legs, I'd never be able to move forward. So far, it's hard. My whole lower body is sore, which by itself is a great sign. My legs day is the toughest one but by being consistent and determined I know I will overcome the initial shock and once things start improving, it'll be just like any other body part.
Going back in time, it was exactly the same with other body parts. In the beginning, working out arms, shoulders, and chest was tough. Now, it's a walk on the beach. It'll be just the same with legs. Besides it's a common sense that exercises that involve the most amount of muscles such as squats and deadlifts will yield the most results. It's a no brainer for anyone who is getting seriously involved in building their bodies to concentrate to the basic principals: large muscle compound exercises, the biggest players in achieving serious transformation results. You can reach only so much concentrating on such small muscles as biceps, triceps, shoulders etc. I'm kicking my butt now for skipping legs all the time. I've always had the knowledge and realization that without legs there's a certain level of development that can't be surpassed, but due to laziness and stupid excuses I always skipped them. I vow to change that now.

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. Have a good weekend as well, and best of luck with your progress as well.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-2

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -2/70

FOOD
- sweet bun with ginger tea
- sushi
- ham sandwiches
- cucumber soup with a bun on the side
- shrimp salad


HYDRATION
- 50oz water
- too many beers


SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- Double T NO Beta


WORKOUT
Day off.


SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/sorness-body-map-20100116.jpg

MOOD
- great mood, I was getting ready for a birthday party. What else can I say.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- very good, sharp and clear.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- strong.

SLEEP
- 10 hours of solid sleep.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- getting much better, stuffed nose is almost gone, and coughing has gone down as well. Overall, feeling great.

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-11.22.50.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-14.49.34.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-15.03.57.resized.jpg

NOTES
I had a day off from gym today. I also overindulged in beer. Only this one time, last time before starting my challenge.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-1

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -1/70

FOOD
- some leftover sushi and shrimp salad
- 2 whole large buns with smoked meat and cheese

HYDRATION
- 50oz water
- 3 beers

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick

WORKOUT
Day off.

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100117/sorness-body-map-20100117.jpg

MOOD
- hangover.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- turtles and sloths would spank my ass today in anything involving grey cell usage.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- let's just say that whatever the state I was in would not let my elevator go to the top floor no matter how I wished.

SLEEP
- 8 hours or so of shallow drunken sleep

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- would have been perfect if it wasn't for the killer hangover

NOTES
- i'm not too proud of the fact that it was my late birthday party (plus 6 others') and I got smashed. It was the good kind of smash, the kind where I remember short moments of the night but all in all I had awesome fun. Does dancing my ass off count as the only thealthy thing that night? :) Other then that, I have a mega hangover. It should be over by Monday.
Oh yeah, and I'm sore as hell. My legs and lower back just simply hurt. That combined with the hangover equals pure joy.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 1 - D-Day

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 1/70

FOOD
- 2 whole large buns with assorted deli meats and cheese
- mashed regular potatoes, pork chop, 3 pickles
- 3 hard boiled eggs

HYDRATION
- 50oz water
- 40oz milk
- 3 cups tea
- a glass of red wine

SUPPLEMENTS
- Double T NO Beta
- Double T CreaDyl
- L-Glutamine
- Creatine Monohydrate
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 2 Kelp tablets
- 1g melatonin
- 2 tablespoons of High Lignans Flaxseed Oil
- 2 scoops 100% Whey Protein + 20oz milk

WORKOUT
Dumbbell Bench Press
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 60lb x 12
Set 2: 65lb x 10
Set 3: 65lb x 8
Set 4: 70lb x 6

Dumbbell Pullovers
Warmup: 45lb x 12
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 65lb x 12
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Machine Flyes
Warmup: 160lb x 12
Set 1: 175lb x 12
Set 2: 190lb x 10
Set 3: 205lb x 8
Set 4: 205lb x 7

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 110lb x 12
Set 3: 110lb x 12
Set 4: 160lb x 4

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 37lb x 12
Set 2: 37lb x 12
Set 3: 37lb x 10

Pushups
12, 10, 8

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100118/sorness-body-map-20100118.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100118/workout-body-map-20100118.jpg

MOOD
- good overall.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- not too shaby, not too much mental stimulation today since I'm off from work but overall I'm clear minded today.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- back to normal

SLEEP
- sleep was ok, could have been deeper and more restful.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- coughing is almost all gone, no more running nose either. However, my left shoulder is aching. I'm sure it's nothing serious, maybe I slept on it the wrong way.

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100118/2010-01-18-11.08.03.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100118/2010-01-18-15.12.43.resized.jpg

NOTES
Today is the big day. It's the start of my 10 week transformation challenge. I got most of the quirks worked out as far as posting my log etc. I have a general idea in my mind about how the gym and diet will go in the upcoming 10 weeks. I'm ready to do this. So far I've been very happy with CreaDyl and NO-Beta, and I'm eager to see what they will help me accomplish in the nearest future.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 2

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 2/70

FOOD
- 1 x strawberry yogurt
- 2 corn beef sandwiches
- 3 hard boiled organic eggs
- tomato soup with noodles
- pasta with tomato souce, meat, veggies, and cheese
- 1 strawberry yogurt
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 1 cup of cottage cheese

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- 5 pills Double T NO-Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 2 scoops 100% whey protein
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 35lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set 1: 110lb x 10
Set 2: 110lb x 8
Set 3: 110lb x 8
Set 4: 130lb x 4

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 20lb x 10
Set 3: 25lb x 10

Bradford/Rocky Presses:
Set 1: 45lb (empty bar) x 15
Set 2: 65lb x 12
Set 3: 65lb x 8

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 280lb x 10
Set 2: 280lb x 10
Set 3: 280lb x 8

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 12
Set 3: 180lb x 12
Set 4: 180lb x 10

Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row:
Set 1: 115lb x 12
Set 2: 140lb x 12
Set 3: 150lb x 12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 130lb x 10
Set 2: 130lb x 10
Set 3: 145lb x 8

Reverse Flyes:
Set 1: 85lb to failure
Set 2: 115lb to failure
Set 3: 115lb to failure

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/sorness-body-map-20100119.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

MOOD
- good and positive outlook today

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- sharp as a knife

SEXUAL DRIVE
- normal

SLEEP
- slept very well last night, about 7 hours of sleep. The only thing bothering me was my arms getting numb if I kept them under the pillow/head.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- feeling great!

FOOD PICTURES
Tomato Soup:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/2010-01-19-13.07.11.jpg
Sandwiches :)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/2010-01-19-13.07.19.jpg
Yogurt:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/2010-01-19-13.08.53.jpg
Eggs x 6
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/2010-01-19-13.09.34.jpg
Pasta with tomato souce, meat, veggies, and cheese:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/2010-01-19-17.34.48.jpg


NOTES
- I took 2 NO-Beta pills this morning to start 'pre-loading' my body to the full 6 pills a day schedule. After only 2 pills, I could feel the tingling in my face as well as hands. Around the same time, I got a slight surge of energy, very positive feeling. If I were in the gym at the moment instead of a work chair, I'd definetly move some serious iron around.

Today was the most intense and explosive workout I've had in my whole life. Not much has changed since my other workouts other than I feel healthier after recovering from whatever I was sick, and I started taking the CreaDyl/NO-Beta combo. The amount of explosive energy I have been having not only in the gym but also outside is scarring me. I don't know what those guys pack into those two products but I hope it's legal!

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 3

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 3/70

FOOD
- banana
- 2 egg mcmuffins
- strawberry yogurt
- mushroom stuffed eggs
- rice with veggies and pork

HYDRATION
- 6 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
Day off.

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/sorness-body-map-20100120.jpg

MOOD
- very well.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- off the hook! Awesome flow of thoughts, ease of communication, clear, fog-free mind.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- normal

SLEEP
- due to muscle fatigue and some random pain in the core, I couldn't find the right spot to sleep, so it kind of sucked.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- ***** A++++

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/2010-01-20-12.59.16.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/2010-01-20-12.59.37.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/2010-01-20-13.00.00.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/2010-01-20-18.38.26.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/2010-01-20-18.38.43.jpg

NOTES
- I felt great today following the awesome back and shoulders workout last night. I must have irritated something in the right side of my abs area because every time I twisted my torso, it hurt. That also messed with my sleep, but screw that, you can't make an omlet without breaking some eggs.
I also find an influx of energy in day to day tasks.

I need to clean up my diet.

[drooks10]

What are your goals for caloric intake per day?

[Discov3ry]

What are your goals for caloric intake per day?

I plan on bulking for the next 4 weeks, then cutting down for the remaining 6 until the end of the challenge. That said, I admit I don't know the exact amount of calories I take in. For now, I'm using my 'gut' to gauge when I should eat, and that is almost constantly. However, I'm not really like a food vacuum cleaner since I really watch to avoid fats as much as possible, so I try to fool myself that I'm eating alright for the bulking phase.

I want to change that because it's not a strategy that will take me anywhere, and I'm fully aware of that. There are just some logistical barriers at this moment that stop me from switching to a full blown, 6 meals a day diet. That should change soon, however not soon enough in time for the challenge. I also don't like the aspect of making sudden drastic changes, which in most cases lead to a failure.

I have devised a simple calorie/meal plan:

Basal Metabolic Rate: 3200 kcal per day

Breakdown:
40% Protein = 1280 kcal / 4 = 320g / day
40% Carbs = 1280 kcal / 4 = 320g / day
20 % Fats = 640 kcal / 8 = 80g / day

320g / 6 meals = 50g per meal

Meal schedule:
6:30 am
9:00 am
12:00 noon
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
gym time
10:30 pm

I plan on slowly bringing that plan into my daily life, starting with a breakfast, which I haven't done in at least the past 10 years.

Next step will be to modify my meals to make them smaller but more frequent.

For the bulking phase, I plan on adding 1500 - 2000 kcal more to the BMR by eating more during the day (which I'm probably close to now).

For the cutting phase, I will try to aim for 2800 - 3000 kcal a day + cardio every other day.

This is just a draft, I will adjust this plan accordingly as I go and as I learn.

[drooks10]

I wish I could cut on 3000 calories a day! I'll be keeping up with your progress. Good luck.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 4

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 4/70

FOOD
- yogurt
- banana
- 2 cup of cottage cheese (split into two separate portions)
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 4 cups of rice with veggies and 4 cups of pork (split in two servings)

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk
- 2 cups ginger tea

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Tropical Punch
- 6 pills Double T NO-Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 tbs of high lignans flaxseed oil

WORKOUT
Arms (biceps - triceps):
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 75lb x 8
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 100lb x 8
Set 4: 100lb x 8

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 35lb x 12
Set 4: 35lb x 12

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 73lb x 12
Set 2: 78lb x 12
Set 3: 83lb x 12
Set 4: 88lb x 12

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
12, 12, 12

Concentration Curls:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
set 3: 30lb x 10 (paused every rep at the top for about 0.5 sec, squeezing the muscle)
Set 4: 30lb x 8 (paused every rep at the top for about 0.5 sec, squeezing the muscle)

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 110lb x 12
Set 3: 110lb x 10

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
Not sore anywhere, very weird. Especially, since I upped the intensity and added one more day to the schedule. I always felt some sort of soreness. Could the lack of it be caused by taking CreaDyl + NO-Beta? Not that it worries me but deep in my mind it says no pain = no gain :\

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

MOOD
- meh

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- good

SEXUAL DRIVE
- meh

SLEEP
- ok

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- seems good

FOOD PICTURES
Rice with cheese, and pork tenderloins:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/2010-01-21-17.51.12.resized.jpg

NOTES
- my arms workout could be better, I just didn't feel it today. I also need to switch some of the excercises around, my routine is getting old, and I haven't seen any progress for the past couple of months size-wise. I'm getting stronger, lift heavier but no size/definition progress.

I got a 3/4 inch pump in my arms. 15" flexed before workout - 15.3/4" 15 min. after workout. Still, I went down 1/4 inch for some reason.

[drooks10]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 4

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 4/70

FOOD
- yogurt
- banana
- 2 cup of cottage cheese (split into two separate portions)
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 4 cups of rice with veggies and 4 cups of pork (split in two servings)

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk
- 2 cups ginger tea

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Tropical Punch
- 6 pills Double T NO-Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 tbs of high lignans flaxseed oil

WORKOUT
Arms (biceps - triceps):
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 75lb x 8
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 100lb x 8
Set 4: 100lb x 8

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 35lb x 12
Set 4: 35lb x 12

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 73lb x 12
Set 2: 78lb x 12
Set 3: 83lb x 12
Set 4: 88lb x 12

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
12, 12, 12

Concentration Curls:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
set 3: 30lb x 10 (paused every rep at the top for about 0.5 sec, squeezing the muscle)
Set 4: 30lb x 8 (paused every rep at the top for about 0.5 sec, squeezing the muscle)

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 110lb x 12
Set 3: 110lb x 10

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
Not sore anywhere, very weird. Especially, since I upped the intensity and added one more day to the schedule. I always felt some sort of soreness. Could the lack of it be caused by taking CreaDyl + NO-Beta? Not that it worries me but deep in my mind it says no pain = no gain :\

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

MOOD
- meh

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- good

SEXUAL DRIVE
- meh

SLEEP
- ok

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- seems good

FOOD PICTURES
Rice with cheese, and pork tenderloins:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/2010-01-21-17.51.12.resized.jpg

NOTES
- my arms workout could be better, I just didn't feel it today. I also need to switch some of the excercises around, my routine is getting old, and I haven't seen any progress for the past couple of months size-wise. I'm getting stronger, lift heavier but no size/definition progress.

I got a 3/4 inch pump in my arms. 15" flexed before workout - 15.3/4" 15 min. after workout. Still, I went down 1/4 inch for some reason.

Man, you have got to do the Double-T Sports' "Bulging Biceps" workout. It will destroy your arms. For that matter, you need to do all 4 Double-T workouts: "Thrashing Triceps," "Crushing Chest," and "Slammin' Shoulders." They are all amazing and will keep you coming back for more (if you survive them)! Haha.

[Discov3ry]

Man, you have got to do the Double-T Sports' "Bulging Biceps" workout. It will destroy your arms. For that matter, you need to do all 4 Double-T workouts: "Thrashing Triceps," "Crushing Chest," and "Slammin' Shoulders." They are all amazing and will keep you coming back for more (if you survive them)! Haha.

No better time then to do it now during the challenge. It plays out nice, today is my chest day. My only concern is that it requires access to multiple stations at the same time, may not be easy at my gym, it gets very crowded often.

I was able to find very detailed description of 3 out of 4 exercises you listed:

NO-Beta? Crushing Chest #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_chest.php

NO-Beta? Thrashing Triceps #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_tricep.php

NO-Beta? Bulging Bicep #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_bicep.php

Where did you find "Slammin' Shoulders"?

[drooks10]

Slammin Shoulders:

Warm-up: 2 x 15 on shoulder press machine

Standing Barbell Press - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

Arnold Dumbbell Press - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

DB Side Raises - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

BB Bent-Over Rear Delt Rows - 3 x exhaustion (these are just like bent-over rows, except you are going to have your hands a little wider and pull the bar to your upper chest).

All the exercises are straight sets (no jumping from exercise to exercise). Keep a fast pace ("you go, I go" type pace if you had a partner), about 45 seconds rest I guess.

Good Luck!

[Discov3ry]

Slammin Shoulders:

Warm-up: 2 x 15 on shoulder press machine

Standing Barbell Press - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

Arnold Dumbbell Press - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

DB Side Raises - 3 x 8 reps (heavy)

BB Bent-Over Rear Delt Rows - 3 x exhaustion (these are just like bent-over rows, except you are going to have your hands a little wider and pull the bar to your upper chest).

All the exercises are straight sets (no jumping from exercise to exercise). Keep a fast pace ("you go, I go" type pace if you had a partner), about 45 seconds rest I guess.

Good Luck!

Thanks! Appreciate it.

This looks very similar to my own version of "Slammin' Shoulders/Back Breaker":
Arnold Dumbbell Press
Barbell Shoulder Press
One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise
Side Lateral Raise
Bradford/Rocky Presses
Barbell Shrug
Bent Over Barbell Row
Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row
Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns
Reverse Flyes
...everything heavy, kept in 12-10 range in set 1, 2 and 8-6 in set 3, 4.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 5

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 5/70

FOOD
- 1 cup of cottage cheese mixed with low fat yogurt
- 1 cup of Trail Mix
- 10 pierogies with sauerkraut and mushrooms
- 2 cups of pasta with white cheese and cinnamon

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk
- 1 cups ginger tea

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 70lb x 16
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 8
Set 3: 185lb x 5
Set 4: 185lb x 3

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 120lb x 15
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 185lb x 10
Set 3: 205lb x 8
Set 4: 225lb x 8

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 210lb x 12
Set 2: 230lb x 10
Set 3: 250lb x 8
Set 4: 270lb x 7

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 250lb x 15
Set 2: 250lb x 15
Set 3: 270lb x 12

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 10
Set 3: 60lb x 10
Set 4: 60lb x 8

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
Not sore at all.

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100122/workout-body-map-20100122.jpg

MOOD
- awesome.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- nothing to complain about,

SEXUAL DRIVE
- great

SLEEP
- slept okay, the more I workout the more I find myself searching for a comfortable sleeping position.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- running full steam

FOOD PICTURES
Pierogies with sauerkraut and mushrooms:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100122/2010-01-22-13.02.24.jpg
Pasta with white cheese and cinnamon:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100122/2010-01-22-17.51.34.jpg

NOTES
- working out my legs was out of this planet. I prepared myself mentally, took NO-Beta and CreaDyl before the gym session and hot the iron. It was intense, muscle pumping experience. I'm looking forward to more leg days from now on. Something I've been dreading for months turns out to be one of my favorite things to train. I don't know what the impact of it is but I'm doing squats and deadlifts on the same day. It's still too early for me to tell but I hope they don't compromise each other.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 6,7

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 6-7/70 (weekend)

FOOD
- 4 scrambled eggs with onion and ham
- 2 cups of tilapia with teriyaki rice, and fresh small tomato salad
- 1 bag of popcorn
- 1 large bun with ham and cheese
- 6 dumplings with meat, green beans, and sauerkraut
- finished leftover burrito with chicken, mashed beans, and little rice
- 1 cup of cottage cheese with a teaspoon of jam
- 2 more dumplings with meat, 1 cup of pork tenderloin

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 1 cup of Lipton back tea
- 100oz water
- couple of beers
- 2 oz of Jim Bean
- 1 glass of red wine

SUPPLEMENTS
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
- weekend off for now

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100123-24/sorness-body-map-20100123-24.jpg

MOOD
- mood was great throught out the whole weekend, nothing could irritate me too much, overall I feel this transformation is having a great psychological effect on me.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- I was pretty sharp.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- good

SLEEP
- plentiful and good

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- full ahead.

FOOD PICTURES
Scrambled eggs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100123-24/2010-01-23-12.27.26.jpg
Tilapia with rice and salad:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100123-24/2010-01-23-16.09.04.jpg
Meat dumplings with sauerkraut:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100123-24/2010-01-24-14.55.04.jpg

NOTES
- This entry combines two weekend days (Saturday and Sunday), I do not work out during those two days for now, so no need to have separate journal entries.

- It's been a week since I started the challenge. So far it's been a smooth ride. I've gotten into the habit of keeping up my journal, and upped my workout intensity to the next level. I'm still working on my diet cleanup and planning my future workout strategy.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 8

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 2/10
Day: 8/70

FOOD
- banana
- 1 cup cottage cheese with jam
- green beans with onions and 1 cooked sausage


HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 2 beers
- 1 glass of red wine

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 scoops x ON Optimum 100% Whey Protein - Double Rich Chocolate
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
- I moved my chest workout to tomorrow, it was my brother's and his wife's birthday today, so I visited and celebrated a bit.

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
no sorness.

MOOD
- very good

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- sharp

SEXUAL DRIVE
- normal

SLEEP
- could be deeper, too much twisting and turning

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- great

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100125/2010-01-25-08.56.36.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100125/2010-01-25-13.30.57.jpg

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 9

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 2/10
Day: 9/70

FOOD
- yogurt
- banana
- apple
- pasta with cabbage and pork
- beans with sauce, meat, and sausage
- 2 cups cottage cheese with mandarines


HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 1 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 1 packet AnimalPak

WORKOUT
"Chest crusher"

Giantset, no rest between sets, 2 minute rest between rotations.

PC - peak contraction
FRM - free form movement

Barbell benchpress
Warmup: 110lb x 15
Set 1: 110lb x 8 PC
Set 2: 110lb x 8 PC
Set 3: 110lb x 8 PC
Set 4: 110lb x 8 PC

No rest.

Dumbell bench press
Set 1: 40lb x 8 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 2: 40lb x 7 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 3: 40lb x 6 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 4: 40lb x 5 PC + 40lb x 4 FRM

No rest.

Dumbbell flies
Set 1: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 8 FRM
Set 2: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 8 FRM
Set 3: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 8 FRM
Set 4: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 8 FRM

End of rotation. 2 minute rest.

Cable crossovers
No rest between PC and FRM, 1 min rest between sets.
Set 1: 27lb x 8 PC + 12 FRM
Set 2: 32lb x 8 PC + 12 FRM
Set 3: 27lb x 8 PC + 12 FRM
Set 4: 27lb x 8 PC + 10 FRM

Dumbbell pullovers, 1 min rest between sets
Set 1: 45lb x 12 PC
Set 2: 70lb x 6 PC
Set 3: 65lb x 6 PC
Set 4: 65lb x 5 PC

Chest destroyed at this point.

Hanging legs rises:
12, 12, 12

Reverse cable woodchucks, 1 min rest
Set 1: 12lb x 12
Set 2: 17lb x 12
Set 3: 22lb x 12
Set 4: 27lb x 12


SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
Not sore.

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100126/workout-body-map-20100126.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Pasta with cabbage and meat:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100126/2010-01-26-13.16.01.jpg
An apple:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100126/2010-01-26-13.16.23.jpg
Beans:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100126/2010-01-26-17.45.45.jpg


NOTES
This was my first time trying out the Double T Chest Crusher workout routine. I wasn't sure and I didn't anticipate how devastating that routine really is that's why to be on the safe side I went all light on weights. Or so it seems so, in the end the 20lb dumbbell flies seemed like 2 tons of hot iron pushing against and burning every single muscle fiber between my fingers and chest. This is a very fast paced routine, it was over in about 20 minutes or so it seemed, but it was the longest and the most exhausting 20 minutes I have ever spent in the gym. Later I tried to follow in with some of the exercises from my regular routine however my chest, shoulders, and arms were destroyed. Pretty amazing stuff.

IU'm discontinuing stating my mood, sexual drive, overall health, sleep, and mental allertness because they all seems to be freaking through the roof anyway.

[drooks10]

Awesome! Crushing Chest workout is no joke! The weights will humble you. That picture of the apple is priceless!

[Discov3ry]

Awesome! Crushing Chest workout is no joke! The weights will humble you. That picture of the apple is priceless!

I was skeptical to do it in the first place. I do not regret it now. It's been two days since the workout, and as hoped for, my pecs are SORE! The sorest for a long time. I will definitely do it more regularly from now on.

I'm curious to try the Bulging Biceps/Trashing Triceps combo tonight.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 10

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 10/70

FOOD
- 2 cups of cottage cheese mixed with peaches and mandarins
- 1 banana
- 2 cups of barley soup with chicken stomachs
- 2 medium pieces of roasted pork with a bun on the side
- 2 cups of white rice, 1 large pork chop, cooked cauliflower

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 4 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine

WORKOUT
Legs

Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 12
Set 1: 130lb x 12
Set 2: 165lb x 10
Set 3: 185lb x 5
Set 4: 185lb x 4

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 135lb x 15
Set 1: 185lb x 12
Set 2: 205lb x 12
Set 3: 225lb x 10
Set 4: 225lb x 8

Leg presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 12
Set 2: 290lb x 10
Set 3: 290lb x 8
Set 4: 305lb x 8

Calf rises:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 305lb x 12
Set 3: 305lb x 12
Set 4: 305lb x 12

Leg extensions:
Set 1: 60lb x 10
Set 2: 60lb x 8
Set 3: 60lb x 6

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/sorness-body-map-20100127.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
My new favorite, cottage cheese with fruit:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/2010-01-27-08.28.57.jpg
Pork, the other white meat:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/2010-01-27-13.46.39.jpg
Main dinner, rice, pork, and cauliflower:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/2010-01-27-17.27.13.jpg

NOTES
I had to substitute shoulder/upper back day with a legs day. My shoulders are too sore from last 'Crushing Chest' workout.

It seems I'm getting out of the plateau. It may be a combination of a diet, good rest, lower/heavier sets, and doube t supplements. Taking a dose of CreaDyl and NO-Beta before a workout seems to be giving me the extra edge I really need to break through the imaginary physical limit and to push myself to the next level. It's been only 3 weeks since I started working out my legs but already the soreness is 75% less annoying then before, actually letting me live and perform the days after my leg day just like nothing happened. I still have to improve on squats but I won't rush it since I did have lower back problems in early 20's and would rather avoid having them again this time. It took me many month and a lot of pain to get rid of the pain. First things first, I need to strengthen my lower back muscles with supporting exercises before going all out. And since I only begun I want to concentrate on proper form. Going all the way down as opposed to lowering the weight 3 inches, and that requires solid support muscle foundation. So far I'm really impressed with my progress and I won't hide the fact that partially I attribute it to taking CreaDyl and NO-Beta.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 11

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 2/10
Day: 11/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with peaches and strawberries
- banana
- 2 cups of white rice, 1 large pork chop, cooked cauliflower
- 10 homemade pierogies with saurkraut and meat

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 80oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Bulging Biceps

pc - peak contraction
frm - free range of motion

3 giant sets, no rest between sets, 2 minute rest between giant set rotation.

Barbell curl with EZ bar, light, goal: 8 pc + 8 frm
Set 1: 60lb x 8pc + 8 frm
Set 2: 60lb x 8pc + 6 frm
Set 3: 50lb x 8pc + 4 frm

Dumbbell curl, light, goal: 8pc + 8 frm
Set 1: 20lb x 8pc + 4 frm
Set 2: 20lb x 6pc + 3 frm
Set 3: 20lb x 6pc + failure

Machine preacher curls, light, goal: 8pc + failure frm
Set 1: 30lb x 8pc + failure frm
Set 2: 30lb x 6pc + failure frm
Set 3: 20lb x 8pc + failure frm


Trashing Triceps

pc - peak contraction
frm - free range of motion

3 giant sets, no rest between sets, 2 minute rest between giant set rotation.

Laying cable triceps extensions, light, goal: 8pc + 8-16 frm
Set 1: 32lb x 8pc + 12 frm
Set 2: 32lb x 8pc + 12 frm
Set 3: 32lb x 8pc + 12 frm
Set 4: 32lb x 8pc + 12 frm

Cable triceps pushdowns, light, goal: 8pc + 8 frm
Set 1: 27lb x 8pc + 8 frm
Set 2; 27lb x 8pc + 6 frm
Set 3: 27lb x 8pc + 6 frm
Set 4: 27lb x 8pc + 6 frm

Cable reverse V rope pulldowns, light, goal: 8pc + failure frm
Set 1: 17lb x 8pc + failure frm
Set 2: 17lb x 8pc + failure frm
Set 3: 17lb x 8pc + failure frm
Set 4: 17lb x 8pc + failure frm

Close grip bench press:
Set 1: 135lb x 6
Set 2: 135lb x 5
Set 3: 135lb x 5

Biceps curls with EZ bar:
Set 1: 80lb x 8
Set 2: 80lb x 6
Set 3: 80lb x 8
Set 4: 80lb x 6

Dips:
12, 12, 12

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100128/sorness-body-map-20100128.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100128/2010-01-28-09.06.16.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100128/2010-01-28-13.03.09.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100128/2010-01-28-22.47.38.jpg
A good ol' friend:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100128/2010-01-28-22.49.52.jpg

NOTES
Where do I start on this one? First of all, if you think it looks easy on the paper, you are wrong. Sure, the first set may be easy, but by the time I got to the last set of just one rotation I was in pain. I hope I don't go to hell in afterlife because I just got a taste of it. My biceps were on fire, creaming and begging to stop this madness. 2 minutes was all I gave them to recover before going for more self induced suffering. I overestimated my abilities a bit and started out too heavy (20 and 30lb isn't heavy for regular sets but for this setup it's a torture). I had to lower the weight towards the end of the last rotation, it was impossible to even start moving it. It may seem like the light weight won't really do anything to the muscles, but the skeptical illusion will diminish once the weakness and sorness kicks in the next day. Just like with the "crushing chest" set I was skeptical, 3 days later my pecs are still sore like never before. I expect no less from my arms workout. Whoever cames up with these is a sadistic psycho in a good way.

[pastorpritch]

subbed. Nice lookin' workouts.

[Discov3ry]

Thanks!

I just started a new routine to break through a plateau. I was a bit skeptical about it first because it looks sort of easy on the paper but now after I tried it I will switch to it for a longer run.

Check it out if you want to learn about it more:

NO-Beta? Crushing Chest #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_chest.php

NO-Beta? Thrashing Triceps #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_tricep.php

NO-Beta? Bulging Bicep #1:
http://contest.double-tsports.com/transformation_challange/train_bicep.php

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 12

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 12/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with assorted fruit
- large pork with potatoes and salad

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 4 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Back and shoulders

Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 35lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 10
Set 3: 50lb x 8
Set 4: 50lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set 1: 110lb x 10
Set 2: 110lb x 8
Set 3: 110lb x 8
Set 4: 110lb x 8

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 20lb x 10
Set 3: 25lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 180lb x 12
Set 3: 180lb x 12
Set 4: 180lb x 10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 130lb x 10
Set 2: 130lb x 10
Set 3: 145lb x 8

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/sorness-body-map-20100129.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/workout-body-map-20100129.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/2010-01-29-17.25.10.jpg

NOTES
I just didn't feel it tonight. My arms were still aching from the Bulging Biceps/Trashing Triceps workout and that's why my back portion of the workout suffered a lot. I also have been in the gym 4 nights in a row. Normally I take Wednesday off, but not this time, and it sucked. At least I got a good shoulders workout in and tried the peak contraction approach to shrugs: 8pc + up to failure regular, pretty good burn there.

[jordansrt]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 12

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 1/10
Day: 12/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with assorted fruit
- large pork with potatoes and salad

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 50oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 4 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Back and shoulders

Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 35lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 10
Set 3: 50lb x 8
Set 4: 50lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set 1: 110lb x 10
Set 2: 110lb x 8
Set 3: 110lb x 8
Set 4: 110lb x 8

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 20lb x 10
Set 3: 25lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 1: 160lb x 8 PC + failure FRM

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 180lb x 12
Set 3: 180lb x 12
Set 4: 180lb x 10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 130lb x 10
Set 2: 130lb x 10
Set 3: 145lb x 8

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/sorness-body-map-20100129.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/workout-body-map-20100129.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100129/2010-01-29-17.25.10.jpg

NOTES
I just didn't feel it tonight. My arms were still aching from the Bulging Biceps/Trashing Triceps workout and that's why my back portion of the workout suffered a lot. I also have been in the gym 4 nights in a row. Normally I take Wednesday off, but not this time, and it sucked. At least I got a good shoulders workout in and tried the peak contraction approach to shrugs: 8pc + up to failure regular, pretty good burn there.

Your pics are making me hungry :D Yes the bulging bicep workout will take it out of you

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 15

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 2/10
Day: 15/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with assorted fruit
- 2 large slices of pork tenderloin
- beat soup with dumplings with meat
- cooked cauliflower with potatoes and 2 cooked eggs
- cooked knuckle of pork

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Crushing Chest:
Barbell benchpress
Warmup: 110lb x 15
Set 1: 110lb x 8 PC
Set 2: 110lb x 8 PC
Set 3: 130lb x 8 PC
Set 4: 130lb x 8 PC

No rest.

Dumbell bench press
Set 1: 40lb x 8 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 2: 40lb x 7 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 3: 40lb x 6 PC + 40lb x 6 FRM
Set 4: 40lb x 5 PC + 40lb x 5 FRM

No rest.

Dumbbell flies
Set 1: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 12 FRM
Set 2: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 10 FRM
Set 3: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 12 FRM
Set 4: 20lb x 8 PC + 20lb x 12 FRM

End of rotation. 2 minute rest.

Cable crossovers
No rest between PC and FRM, 1 min rest between sets.
Set 1: 27lb x 8 PC + 12 FRM
Set 2: 27lb x 8 PC + 12 FRM
Set 3: 27lb x 8 PC + 10 FRM
Set 4: 27lb x 8 PC + 8 FRM

Dumbbell pullovers, 1 min rest between sets
Set 1: 45lb x 12 PC
Set 2: 65lb x 6 PC
Set 3: 65lb x 6 PC
Set 4: 65lb x 5 PC

Chest destroyed at this point.

Hanging legs rises:
12

Reverse cable woodchucks, 1 min rest
Set 1: 12lb x 12
Set 2: 22lb x 12
Set 3: 22lb x 12
Set 4: 27lb x 12

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/sorness-body-map-20100201.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Cottage cheese, tasting better everyday:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/2010-02-01-09.18.11.jpg
The pork, did not like:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/2010-02-01-11.31.28.jpg
Beat soup with dumplings, yum:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/2010-02-01-13.30.38.jpg
Main dinner:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/2010-02-01-17.30.21.jpg
Cooked knuckle of pork, you ain't a real man if you haven't had one of those:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/2010-02-01-18.08.53.jpg

NOTES
The Crushing Chest workout was awesome today. It hurt badly but that's the whole point. It's very quick. Setup, execution, and rest combined total to about 25-30 minutes in the gym. And the chest is destroyed. It must look entertaining when a guy (me) can't finish 8 reps of flies with 20lbs :) I did get a couple of "huh?" stares form the biceps-chest-everyday guys but I give no flying **** about it. On the other hand, my gym is getting way too overcrowded. The more people come in the bigger the mess thy leave. Dumbbells everywhere, plates left over everywhere, dirty and greasy benches, cable attachments in all random places, and the biggest joke is the guys who curl 35lb using chalk or whatever that white powder is. I can't justify all the mess they leave behind, and I mean mess. Boggles my mind.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 16

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 2/10
Day: 16/70

FOOD

Total Calories: 3610
Fat(g) 124.12
Carbs(g) 343.66
Prot(g) 281.80

- 2 cups of cottage cheese with fruit
- beet soup with meat dumplings
- potatoes, cauliflower, and lean pork
- 10 homemade pierogies with meat and saurkraut

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 4 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 165lb x 8
Set 3: 185lb x 5
Set 4: 185lb x 3

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 135lb x 12
Set 1: 185lb x 12
Set 2: 225lb x 10
Set 3: 225lb x 8
Set 4: 225lb x 6

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 12
Set 2: 270lb x 10
Set 3: 270lb x 10
Set 4: 290lb x 8

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 290lb x 15
Set 3: 290lb x 15
Set 4: 305lb x 15

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 60lb x 12
Set 2: 60lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 8
Set 4: 70lb x 7

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100120/sorness-body-map-20100120.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100122/workout-body-map-20100122.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Cottage cheese and pears:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100202/FxCam_1265173888415.jpg
Homemade pierogies with meat and saurkraut:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100202/FxCam_1265152729000.jpg
Potatoes, cauliflower, and pork:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100202/FxCam_1265138929386.jpg
Beet soup with meat dumplings:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100202/FxCam_1265137038658.jpg

NOTES
Despite making progress as far as strength I did not feel it today. I knew in the beginning that the critical time will come around, and I think this is it. I hit a wall, I'm out of energy, my motivation is running on fumes, I feel weak, I felt nauseous throughout the whole workout, and before sleep, it almost feels like I'm coming down with something. I know it's temporary, I have to be strong and not give in, this will pass soon.
I finally got around to count all my calories all the way down to all macros. It turns out I've been consuming about ~3,500 calories a day with a 33/33/33 split. I'm glad I finally did it, hopefully I will tweak my diet and that will help me break through the wall.
Other than that, my legs day was unenthusiastic. I left like I was working in molasses. I also had pain in the left pubic area when doing squats. It must have been a tendon, I haven't paid too much attention to warming it that day. Oh yeah, it's my fourth week doing legs. Feels good man.

[drooks10]

Don't give in to the negative feelings, man! Stay strong and push through. It's mind over muscle.

After reading about your macro ratio, I saw where you are a 33/33/33 split. Are you meaning to do this. I would definitely have much more protein! What are your goals?

[Discov3ry]

It's time to update my journal after a while of being away from the forum due to let's say some "vacation" time :)

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 18

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 3/10
Day: 18/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with assorted fruit
- 2 large hard boiled eggs
- 1 large sweet pepper
- 2 cups chicken breast
- 1/2 cup of coleslaw
- 1/2 pasta

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/Selection_019.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/Selection_021.png

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 100oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 55lb x 10
Set 3: 60lb x 8
Set 4: 60lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set 1: 110lb x 10
Set 2: 110lb x 8
Set 3: 110lb x 8
Set 4: 110lb x 8

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 35lb x 10

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 2: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 3: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 4: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 12
Set 3: 160lb x 12
Set 4: 160lb x 10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 130lb x 10
Set 2: 130lb x 10
Set 3: 130lb x 8

Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row
Warmup: 115lb x 12
Set 1: 150lb x 12
Set 2: 175lb x 12
Set 3: 175lb x 10
Set 4: 175lb x 10

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)


WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)


FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/FxCam_1265296850303.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/FxCam_1265296874176.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/FxCam_1265309925807.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100204-18/FxCam_1265326571068.jpg

NOTES
Good workout, great energy, spent bit too much time talking to a buddy at the gym and run out of time to finish reverse flies but that's not a big deal. Since I started using an electronic time keeper to precisly time by breaks between sets to either 1 or 2 minutes and upping the poundage the intensity of my workouts went up just well enough to keep me stimulated.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 19

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 3/10
Day: 19/70

FOOD
- 2 cups 1% cottage cheese with fruit
- banana
- lots of chicken breast
- coleslaw (no mayo)
- 2 large eggs
- kasha

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/Selection_001.png

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/Selection_002.png


HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil

WORKOUT
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 75lb x 8
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 100lb x 10
Set 4: 110lb x 8

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 35lb x 12
Set 4: 40lb x 12

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 82lb x 12
Set 2: 82lb x 12
Set 3: 87lb x 12
Set 4: 92lb x 10

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
12, 12, 12

Concentration Cable Curls:
Set 1: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 2: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 3: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 4: 30lb x 12 PC + failure

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 8
Set 3: 160lb x 6
Set 4: 160lb x 4

SORENESS BODY MAP
not sore.

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Everyday's routine, cottage cheese and fruit:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/FxCam_1265383363988.jpg
Said fruit:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/FxCam_1265383394850.jpg
Coleslaw, eggs, and chicken breast:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/FxCam_1265397998574.jpg
Cooked kasha, lettuce, and big chunk of chicken breast:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100205-19/FxCam_1265412338457.jpg

NOTES
I had a good arms workout. The gym was almost empty so it was going smooth and easy. I've been using a device called Gymboss, it's an easy to use electronic clip on time counter. I have it set up to count down 60 seconds, so depending on my energy levels and intensity my breaks in between sets are either 1 or 2 minutes exactly. No more losing track of time. Once it vibrates, I hit the weights without wait. I believe this added a certain level of intensity to my workouts. Feels good and keeps the sessions shorter.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 23

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 4/10
Day: 23/70

HYDRATION
- 100oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Squats (3 min rest):
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 185lb x 5
Set 3: 185lb x 5
Set 4: 185lb x 5

Deadlifts (3 min rest):
Warmup: 135lb x 12
Set 1: 185lb x 12
Set 2: 205lb x 10
Set 3: 205lb x 10
Set 4: 205lb x 10

Leg Presses (2 min rest):
Set 1: 330lb x 12
Set 2: 330lb x 10
Set 3: 350lb x 10
Set 4: 370lb x 8

Calves Rises (1 min rest):
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 310lb x 15
Set 3: 330lb x 15
Set 4: 330lb x 15

Leg Extensions (2 min rest):
Warmup:
Set 1: 70lb x 10
Set 2: 70lb x 8
Set 3: 70lb x 6
Set 4: 70lb x 5


WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

NOTES
Great, awesome workout! I was rested from the weekend and had great stamina to go and break some limits. And I did set a personal record for leg presses and calf rises. My legs are getting stronger, it's a good sing in 6th week into training them.

I also tried the Double-T Glutacene. I took it about 2 hours before the workout. It was by far the best tasting supplement I have ever tried.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 19

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 3/10
Day: 24/70

FOOD
- turkey breast patties with potatoes and lettuce salad
- crepes with apple sauce
- cottage cheese

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100210-24/Selection_023.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100210-24/Selection_024.png

HYDRATION
- 2 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 2 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Bench Press
Warmup with dumbbells: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 110lb x 15
Set 2: 180lb x 5
Set 3: 180lb x 5
Set 4: 180lb x 5
Set 5: 180lb x 5
Set 6: 200lb x 2

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 10
Set 3: 55lb x 8
Set 4: 60lb x 8

Dumbbell Pullovers
Warmup: 45lb x 12
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 65lb x 12
Set 3: 65lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Machine Flyes
Warmup: 160lb x 12
Set 1: 195lb x 10
Set 2: 195lb x 10
Set 3: 195lb x 8
Set 4: 205lb x 8

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 37lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 2: 37lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 3: 37lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 3: 37lb x 8PC + up to failure

Pushups
12, 12, 12

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100210-24/sorness-body-map-20100210.jpg

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Turkey breast patties with potatoes and lettuce salad
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100210-24/2010-02-10-12.51.37.jpg
Crepes with apple sauce:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100210-24/2010-02-10-17.33.32.jpg

NOTES
Great workout, good concentration and drive but I think I'm getting SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I'm very easily irritated by anything, my sex drive is gone, I don't have a positive outlook to the future despite everything being good in my life. It's funny how I'm actually aware of it and try not to get it to me too much but at the same time I can see how it afects some aspects of my life. Good thing is the Winter is coming to an end soon. Until then I have a perfect remedy to all mental issues: working out.

[Discov3ry]

Hydrostatic Underwater Weighing and Strenght Test

I'm in my 3rd week of the 10 week transformation challenge, and being inspired by other contestants (mainly T-Brooks) I decided to test myself for body fat procentage now and after the challenge is complete. I had two options to choose from: BodPod or underwater weighing. The cheapest BodPod around the Chicago area is $65, whereas the underwater weighing is $45 and is administered by professionals at the UIC Human Performance Lab (http://imweb.ops.uic.edu/public/rec/hpl/). I decided to go with underwater weighing, since it's been one of the most widely used and adopted methods of calculating body fat procentage and it's been around for many years.

The procedure is very simple and short. It requires to strip down to boxers only, and it's helpful to have another fresh and dry pair to change after the test is done. The whole concept is to be completely submerged in a test tank, sitting on a chair suspended in the water by scale sensors. All of the air from under the boxers, and body hair must be removed, as well as all the air from lungs must be expeled as well. It's a weird feeling to be underwater for the duration of the test with no air in the lungs at all, but the test is very easy and comfortable. The water temperature is very close to body temperature (95F). I had to have 4 weighing attemptes done since one of them was flaky, and minimum 3 are needed to calculate the average.

The results of that test were:
Dry weight: 175.25lb, this is off by 8 lbs from all my previous measurements at the gym, and two home scales, where I was getting consistent 183-185lb. One of the requirements was not to eat any gas promoting foods 24 hours before the test, and no eating or drinking 2 hours prior to the test. So pretty much I was in starvation mode for about 12 hours with some light food 24 hour before and almost no water 12 hours before. Hence, this may explain the weight drop.

Lung volume: 1.77 L

GI Gas: .1 L

Average Immersed Weight: 3.18kg

Body Density: 1.06135 kg/L

Percent Body Fat: 16.4 %

Hydrostatic Weighing Test Tank (the exact one I tested in):
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/weigth_test_UIC/HPL.jpg

Test Results:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/weigth_test_UIC/test002.jpg


Second test I took was a Strength Test ($25), which consists of 4 different excercises:
- pushups
- sit-ups
- hand grip
- 1 rep max leg press

Results:
- pushups: 50 (excellent)
- sit-ups: 39 in 60 seconds (excellent)
- handgrip: 58 lb (average)
- 1 RM leg press: 390lb, ratio 2.23 (excellent)

Basically, the person who was testing me said that throughout all of years she's been working there no one did 50 pushups and no one maxed out the leg press machine before. Feels good.

Hand Grip Tester:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/weigth_test_UIC/HPL%20(1).jpg

Test Results:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/weigth_test_UIC/test001.jpg

Overall, it's been a positive experience. I wish the strenght test was more thourough and demanding covering more but it was still worth it.

[pastorpritch]

Nice work bro! Keep it up!

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 25

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 4/10
Day: 25/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- buckweat soup with chicken stomachs and potatoes
- crepes with apple sauce
- stuffed cabbage (rice and beef)

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100211-25/Selection_023.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100211-25/Selection_024.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 1 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 10
Set 3: 55lb x 8
Set 4: 60lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press, no back support
Set 1: 110lb x 5
Set 2: 110lb x 5
Set 3: 110lb x 5
Set 4: 110lb x 5
Set 5: 110lb x 5

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 30lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 35lb x 10

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 2: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 3: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 4: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 5: 290lb x 8

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 110lb x 12
Set 2: 110lb x 12
Set 3: 110lb x 12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 115lb x 10
Set 2: 115lb x 10
Set 3: 115lb x 10

Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row
Warmup: 115lb x 12
Set 1: 150lb x 12
Set 2: 185lb x 12
Set 3: 185lb x 10
Set 4: 185lb x 10

SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100211-25/sorness-body-map-20100211.jpg
I'm actually all freaking sore this time.

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Crepes with apple sauce:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100211-25/2010-02-11-12.51.56.jpg
Stuffed cabbage (rice and beef):
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100211-25/2010-02-11-17.35.36.jpg

NOTES
Today my worst fear has materialized: I started coming down with some bug. My bronchi feels like it's been sanded with a sand paper, I have a dry and irritating cough, and all the muscles soreness from previous workouts is emplified making me feel like I've been hit by a train. To combat that I stuffed myself with some extra supplements: 6 pills Double T NO Beta, 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl, 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal, 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene right before the workout plus tons of water. When I came to the gym I had one question on my mind, why the hell did I come here today? I brushed that aside and started a warmup. After a couple of warmup sets, I was good to go, and the rest went quite well. It wasn't the best of my gym sessions, and it actually felt like I could lift less then the week before, but better that then hogging a couch.
I'm really looking forward to the weekend to get some rest, let the soreness go down, and cure myself before the 4th week of challenge.

[Discov3ry]

I will take official progress pics on Monday.

This is for now:

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1559.JPG

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1560.JPG

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1561.JPG

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1562.JPG

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1563.JPG

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_feb_2010/IMG_1564.JPG

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 26

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 4/10
Day: 26/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- stuffed cabbage (rice and beef)
- tilapia with mashed potatoes and cooked cauliflower

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100212-26/Selection_023.png

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100212-26/Selection_024.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 110oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 1 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Arms:
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 75lb x 8
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 110lb x 8
Set 4: 100lb x 10

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 35lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 12
Set 3: 40lb x 10
Set 4: 40lb x 10

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 82lb x 12
Set 2: 82lb x 12
Set 3: 87lb x 12
Set 4: 92lb x 10

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
12, 12, 12

Concentration Cable Curls:
Set 1: 30lb to failure
Set 2: 40lb to failure
Set 3: 40lb to failure
Set 4: 50lb to failure

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1: 135lb x 6
Set 2: 135lb x 6
Set 3: 135lb x 5
Set 4: 135lb x 5

FOOD PICTURES
Tilapia, cauliflower and mashed potatoes:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100212-26/2010-02-12-17.50.09.jpg

NOTES
The case of acute bronchitis isn't helping at all. I get mad random attacks of coughing. Good thing the gym was empty, it's Friday evening, and all I see if two or three familiar faces. After everyone left there was this one heavily obese lady wearing jeans and hauling all of her stuff with her when she was jumping from one machine onto another, each time spending about 20 seconds pulling/pushing 5lb for 1/8 reps, makes you wonder. Once the lady left, I was able to take some shirltess progress pics without possibly getting acused for being a perv or something.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 29

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 5/10
Day: 29/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- mandarin chicken with chow mein
- 5 dumplings with meat

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100215-29/Selection_023.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100215-29/Selection_024.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet AnimalPak
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 1 table spoons of High Lignans Flax Oil
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 185lb x 7
Set 3: 185lb x 6
Set 4: 185lb x 5
Set 5: 190lb x 2.5

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 135lb x 12
Set 1: 185lb x 12
Set 2: 225lb x 10
Set 3: 225lb x 8
Set 4: 225lb x 6

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 12
Set 2: 270lb x 10
Set 3: 270lb x 10
Set 4: 290lb x 8

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 290lb x 15
Set 3: 290lb x 15
Set 4: 305lb x 15

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 60lb x 12
Set 2: 60lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 8
Set 4: 70lb x 7

FOOD PICTURES
Dumplings with meat:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100215-29/2010-02-15-18.11.07.jpg

NOTES
Pretty good legs workout but the energy and rage was missing from it. It was dragging.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 30

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 5/10
Day: 30/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- chicken breast with coleslaw
- barley, chicken stomachs, and dills

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100216-30/Selection_023.png

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100216-30/Selection_024.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 tea spoons L-glutamine
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- BCAA

WORKOUT
Bench Press
Set 1: 110lb x 15
Set 2: 180lb x 5
Set 3: 180lb x 5
Set 4: 180lb x 4
Set 5: 180lb x 3
Set 6: 200lb fail

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 10
Set 3: 55lb x 8
Set 4: 60lb x 8

Dumbbell Pullovers
Warmup: 45lb x 12
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 65lb x 12
Set 3: 65lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Machine Flyes
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 12
Set 3: 160lb x 10
Set 4: 160lb x 10

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 27lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 2: 27lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 3: 27lb x 8PC + up to failure
Set 3: 27lb x 8PC + up to failure

FOOD PICTURES
Fat Tuesday cheat treats:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100216-30/2010-02-16-10.38.12.jpg
Chicken breast with coleslaw:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100216-30/2010-02-16-12.52.17.jpg
Barley with chicken stomachs and dills:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100216-30/2010-02-16-17.31.49.jpg

NOTES
I was a weak souce today. I think I'm burning out. There are several things I will need to improve in the future: more sleep, further diet cleanup, and more periodical rest. Until then I have to either take a week off or slow down a bit. It's been two months of non-stop working out and my lifts are not only not improving but also going down a bit. I couldn't accomplish the same weight today as I did last week. And I feel weaker too. The only thing that keeps me through workouts lately is a nice dose of NO-Beta and CreaDyl before the session. Stacked both they give me a window of about 45 minutes when I can go at it.
I also caved in today and had some sweets to celebrate the Fat Tuesday. Felt good :)

[drooks10]

This log is very, very nice! I can tell you are putting a lot of time and effort into it.

That sweet-treat looks dang good! Haha.

Man, don't give up or look back! Keep pushing through till the end of the challenge. You will be glad you did!

[Discov3ry]

This log is very, very nice! I can tell you are putting a lot of time and effort into it.

That sweet-treat looks dang good! Haha.

Man, don't give up or look back! Keep pushing through till the end of the challenge. You will be glad you did!

Thanks for your good words. Don't get me wrong, I may say I need rest but that doesn't mean I will be getting any. At least not in the form of being a couch potato. I may cut down on weight and increase reps for a while to keep the intensity up, but I won't stop or back away at any cost.

It's been a month of keeping up the journal and I have learned a lot about myself through it. This is a great tool to look back in time to assess the progress. But you should know that since it was your journal that inspired me to start mine.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 32

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 5/10
Day: 32/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- chiecken breast with barley
- pork, lettuce, and eggs
- avocado

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100218-32/Selection_024.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100218-32/Selection_025.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- BCAA
- 4 pills of TestX6
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene


WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 10
Set 3: 55lb x 8
Set 4: 60lb x 6

Barbell Shoulder Press, no back support
Set 1: 110lb x 7
Set 2: 110lb x 6
Set 3: 110lb x 6
Set 4: 110lb x 5
Set 5: 110lb x 4

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 35lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 35lb x 10

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 2: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 3: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM
Set 4: 200lb x 8 PC + failure FRM

Bent Over Barbell Row:
Warmup: 110lb x 12
Set 1: 160lb x 12
Set 2: 160lb x 10
Set 3: 180lb x 10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 115lb x 15
Set 2: 115lb x 12
Set 3: 115lb x 10
Set 4: 115lb x 8

Reverse Machine Flies:
Set 1: 115lb x 12
Set 2: 115lb x 10
Set 3: 130lb x 8

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100218-32/2010-02-18-13.54.44.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100218-32/2010-02-18-18.09.23.jpg

NOTES
The workout was alright. Nothing really to write home about. My brother met up with me at the gym, so I spent more time then usually chatting between sets, which in turn had effect on my workout intensity. Two red flags I raised during this workout:
- when I was doing barbell millitary press, by the end of each set I got a sharp pinching pain in my left wrist. I'm thinking about some sort of wrist support.
- same barbell millitary press caused my old upper back pain to come back at one point. That impacted my whole workout, I had to lower all weights on the remaining excercises to avoid the pain.
Last stupid thing I did was to attempt a behind the head lat pulldowns, I ended up hitting my head twice, at one point I thought I cut it. That felt dumb.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 33

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 5/10
Day: 33/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- cheeseburger :)
- scrambled eggs with lettuce salad

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100219-33/Selection_024.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100219-33/Selection_025.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 40lb x 12
Set 2: 40lb x 10
Set 3: 45lb x 8
Set 4: 45lb x 8

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 65lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 12
Set 3: 75lb x 8
Set 4: 75lb x 8

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 90lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 10
Set 3: 100lb x 10
Set 4: 100lb x 10

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 35lb x 12
Set 4: 40lb x 12

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 82lb x 12
Set 2: 82lb x 12
Set 3: 87lb x 12
Set 4: 92lb x 10

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 70lb x 12
Set 2: 70lb x 10
Set 3: 70lb x 10
Set 4: 70lb x 8

Dips:
15, 15, 15

Concentration Cable Curls:
Set 1: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 2: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 3: 30lb x 12 PC + failure
Set 4: 30lb x 12 PC + failure

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1: 135lb x 8
Set 2: 135lb x 6
Set 3: 135lb x 5
Set 4: 135lb x 4

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Scrambled eggs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100219-33/2010-02-19-17.30.29.jpg

NOTES
Good arms workout. I wasn't breaking any records today but the workout felt good and flowed smoothly. I started taking Double-T TestX6 last week. So far I can't tell any impact. It may be a while before any results from that should be seen. One thing is for sure, I sleep better now.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 36

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 6/10
Day: 36/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- apple
- chicken breast
- beans, cabbage, mashed potatoes
- pork
- almonds
- mixed fruit

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100222-36/Selection_024.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100222-36/Selection_025.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 135lb x 12
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 10
Set 5: 135lb x 10

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 135lb x 12
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 135lb x 12
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 290lb x 15
Set 3: 290lb x 15
Set 4: 290lb x 15

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 310lb x 15
Set 3: 310lb x 15
Set 4: 310lb x 15

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 12

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100222-36/2010-02-22-17.39.03.jpg


NOTES
This week will be light. I don't want to completely take time off from the gym until I complete the challenge but since I'm already showing some signs of overtraining I will take it light this whole week to let the body recover. I plan on low weight, high reps, moderate sets (3-4).
Today was the lowest point of the transformation for me. No energy whatsoever. If it wasn't for CreaDyl and NO-Beta I think I would have turned around at the parking lot and gone back home. First hour at the gym was okay despite how miserable I felt and the lack of focus and determination. I was still able to push through squats, leg curls, and deadlifts but this time no personal records were set. I actually lowered the weight to where I could perform 12 - 15 reps per set. I still managed to do 71 reps for squats, 60 reps for deadlifts, and 60 reps for leg presses and calf rises. Second half of the workout just dragged. Supplements worn out and my energy source was switching from quickly available glucose to fats after an hour. I started yawning and all that 9 yards. To put some icing on the cake I spend 20 minutes doing LISS, I actually enjoyed it a bit.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 37

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 6/10
Day: 37/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- almonds
- apple
- beans, cabbage, pork, mashed potatoes
- crepes with bananas and apple

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100223-37/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100223-37/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 10

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 45lb x 12
Set 4: 45lb x 12

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 45lb x 15
Set 3: 45lb x 15
Set 4: 45lb x 15

Machine Flyes
Set 1: 135lb x 12
Set 2: 135lb x 12
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 27lb x 15
Set 2: 27lb x 15
Set 3: 27lb x 15
Set 3: 27lb x 15

Decline Bench Press:
Set 1: 100lb x 12
Set 2: 100lb x 12
Set 3: 100lb x 12
Set 4: 100lb x 12

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
It's not as fatty as it looks, I swear :)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100223-37/2010-02-23-12.50.40.jpg
Crepes with apple and banana mix, great carb load before the gym:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100223-37/2010-02-23-17.22.51.jpg

NOTES
Wow, today was a complete 180 from last night. Before the gym I religiously downed CreaDyl, NO-Beta, and Glutacene. The flush afterwards was awesome, I love that feeling on my way to the gym, when I get the energy rush, mental focus, and clear mind, along with a feeling of well being, it's hard to explain without experiencing it.
As my log shows, I went light, very light on all excercises with high reps. I liked it, I actually got a nice pump out of all this but unlike on heavy days, I still had tons of energy left after 90 minutes of lifting to do 30 minutes of LISS. If the rest of the week goes like that, I will extend this trend for longer.

[drooks10]

I think it's probably more fatty than it looks! Haha.

[The_10_2s]

Bro this is an awesome log IMO... that body map thing is sooooo cool! where did you find that?

Also love your Calorie counter chart thing that is sweet. Anyway simple pleasures simple minds i know lol...

Great attention to detail on your log!

You bulking or cutting? didn't read which way you were headed.

[Discov3ry]

I think it's probably more fatty than it looks! Haha.

0% fat!

It's pig's knuckles, good luck finding a nutritional chart. But really now, if there's any fat I won't bite it, and those things are a truck load of collagen (if the skin is eaten), and you know, it's good for the joints :)


Bro this is an awesome log IMO... that body map thing is sooooo cool! where did you find that?

Also love your Calorie counter chart thing that is sweet. Anyway simple pleasures simple minds i know lol...

Great attention to detail on your log!

You bulking or cutting? didn't read which way you were headed.

Thanks!

I made the body map myself, and I update it everytime manually in Gimp (I use Linux 99.99% of the time). The image itself I got off of some website and cleaned it up a bit, then I simply color code all relevant body parts. Lately, I started reusing the same images, since they started to follow a certain pattern anyway.

The calorie counter charts come from fatsecret.com. I capture them with a screenshot of the website for a given day, and then upload to the server.

As far as which way I'm headed bulking vs. cutting. Originally, I was supposed to do a 5/5 week split during the challenge, however I noticed a major decrease in energy once I started cutting down the calories, so not to undermine my gym progress, I decided to start cutting 3 weeks before the end.
I'm still getting used to all the dietary changes. I think it is the most difficult part of the whole deal. After years of see-food dieting (I see it, I eat it) it's hard to make a complete switch to clean and regular eating. I'm still not all the way up to the speed, as you see I sometimes indulge myself in good old home cooked meals, but other than that I'd say 75% of my diet has been cleaned up. I didn't want to make a sudden change because that would most likely cause me to fail, so I'm taking small gradual steps, checking what works and what doesn't.
I'm aware that with this approach I won't acquire a full blown six pack by the end of the challenge (March 28th for me) but I feel it everyday that I'm on a good way.

I had a hydrostatic (underwater weighing) body fat test done and it clocked at 16.4% in the 2nd week of the challenge. Since then I haven't dropped a pound and my broscience sense tells me I'm feeling less bloated and more and more cut, so change is happening in a good direction.

[euro_luzr]

Very Clean Log bro! Hows your workouts coming along? btw good luck too.

[The_10_2s]

0% fat!

It's pig's knuckles, good luck finding a nutritional chart. But really now, if there's any fat I won't bite it, and those things are a truck load of collagen (if the skin is eaten), and you know, it's good for the joints :)



Thanks!

I made the body map myself, and I update it everytime manually in Gimp (I use Linux 99.99% of the time). The image itself I got off of some website and cleaned it up a bit, then I simply color code all relevant body parts. Lately, I started reusing the same images, since they started to follow a certain pattern anyway.

The calorie counter charts come from fatsecret.com. I capture them with a screenshot of the website for a given day, and then upload to the server.

As far as which way I'm headed bulking vs. cutting. Originally, I was supposed to do a 5/5 week split during the challenge, however I noticed a major decrease in energy once I started cutting down the calories, so not to undermine my gym progress, I decided to start cutting 3 weeks before the end.
I'm still getting used to all the dietary changes. I think it is the most difficult part of the whole deal. After years of see-food dieting (I see it, I eat it) it's hard to make a complete switch to clean and regular eating. I'm still not all the way up to the speed, as you see I sometimes indulge myself in good old home cooked meals, but other than that I'd say 75% of my diet has been cleaned up. I didn't want to make a sudden change because that would most likely cause me to fail, so I'm taking small gradual steps, checking what works and what doesn't.
I'm aware that with this approach I won't acquire a full blown six pack by the end of the challenge (March 28th for me) but I feel it everyday that I'm on a good way.

I had a hydrostatic (underwater weighing) body fat test done and it clocked at 16.4% in the 2nd week of the challenge. Since then I haven't dropped a pound and my broscience sense tells me I'm feeling less bloated and more and more cut, so change is happening in a good direction.

that is really cool... sorry but all i know about Linux is how to spell it, lol

If its working keep doing it best advise i can give... keep up the great work.... your on the path and stay on it!

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 39

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 6/10
Day: 39/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- BCAA
- 4 pills of TestX6
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene


WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 45lb x 12
Set 4: 45lb x 12

Barbell Shoulder Press, no back support
Set 1: 110lb x 7
Set 2: 110lb x 6
Set 3: 110lb x 6
Set 4: 110lb x 5
Set 5: 110lb x 4

One Arm Front Dumbbell Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 10
Set 4: 35lb x 8

Side Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 20lb x 12
Set 2: 25lb x 12
Set 3: 25lb x 12
Set 4: 25lb x 12

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 15
Set 2: 200lb x 15
Set 3: 200lb x 12
Set 4: 200lb x 15

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 115lb x 15
Set 2: 115lb x 15
Set 3: 115lb x 15
Set 4: 115lb x 12

Reverse Machine Flies:
Set 1: 115lb x 12
Set 2: 115lb x 10
Set 3: 115lb x 12

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Cottage cheese, banana, and yogurt - this stuff is delicious:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100225-39/2010-02-25-10.33.17.jpg
Home cooked cheat meal :)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100225-39/2010-02-25-17.51.20.jpg

NOTES
The workout was alight. Nothing really to write home about. My brother met up with me at the gym, so I spent more time then usually chatting between sets, which in turn had effect on my workout intensity. Two red flags I raised during this workout:
- when I was doing barbell military press, by the end of each set I got a sharp pinching pain in my left wrist. I'm thinking about some sort of wrist support.
- same barbell military press caused my old upper back pain to come back at one point. That impacted my whole workout, I had to lower all weights on the remaining exercises to avoid the pain.
Last stupid thing I did was to attempt a behind the head lat pulldowns, I ended up hitting my head twice, at one point I thought I cut it. That felt dumb.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 40

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 6/10
Day: 40/70

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene

WORKOUT
Single Arm Dumbbell Curl (supersetted with Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press)
Warmup: 25lb x 15
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 25lb x 15
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Press (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Curl)
Warmup: 45lb x 16
Set 1: 60lb x 15
Set 2: 60lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Cable Tricep Extension (suppersetted with Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls)
Set 1: 80lb x 15
Set 2: 80lb x 15
Set 3: 80lb x 15
Set 4: 90lb x 12

Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls (suppersetted with Cable Tricep Extension)
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 30lb x 15
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (suppersetted with Barbell Curls)
Set 1: 82lb x 15
Set 2: 82lb x 15
Set 3: 87lb x 12
Set 4: 87lb x 12

Barbell Curls:
Set 1: 60lb x 15
Set 2: 60lb x 12
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Dips:
20, 20, 20

Concentration Cable Curls:
Set 1: 30lb x 12
Set 2: 30lb x 12
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Cardio: 30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100121/workout-body-map-20100121.jpg

NOTES
Low weight, high sets and reps, short 1-2 minute breaks in between sets/excercises. Overall, I maintained a steady flow of energy, and focus. I started adding 30 minutes of Low Intensity Steady State cardio sessions after weight lifting. So far I feel great, and I like the balance of strenght to endurance it brings in.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 43

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 7/10
Day: 43/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- pork tenderloin
- cooked potatoes
- eggs
- assorted fruits

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100301-43/Selection_027.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100301-43/Selection_028.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12
Set 5: 135lb x 15

Deadlifts:
Warmup: 135lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 15

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 290lb x 15
Set 3: 290lb x 15
Set 4: 290lb x 15

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 310lb x 15
Set 3: 310lb x 15
Set 4: 310lb x 15

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 12

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Lean pork with steamed veggies:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100301-43/2010-03-01-13.06.58.jpg
Scrambled eggs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100301-43/2010-03-01-18.18.03.jpg

NOTES
Low weight, high reps and intensity, that's where I'm staying at least until the end of the transformation challenge. I feel great, the slugishness and lack of energy I experienced up until a week ago is all gone. My workouts are great now. I strictly stick to a 1-2 min break between sets. 1 min after a warmup set, and 2 mins between regular sets. My reps are fast paced and explosive throughout the whole range. I do not believe in partial reps, no half, no quarter BS. If it's squats then I better go all the way to the floor and back up with all the force I can throw at it. I get an awesome pump, and the sorness is back. As far as the transformation goes, I'm seeing 'some' progress but I doubt it will be enough to compete with other more advanced participants. This is my first time taking part in this sort of an event, and I started off completely on the wrong foot, and have made several mistakes along the way. But I've already won. I won a battle against myself and my chortcomings. More to come, and I'm eager to march ahead.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 44

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 7/10
Day: 44/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- oatmeal
- eggs, lettuce, cucumber
- pork tenderloin
- kefir

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100302-44/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100302-44/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 55lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 10

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 12

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 55lb x 15
Set 4: 60lb x 15

Dumbbell Flyes
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 25lb x 15
Set 3: 25lb x 15
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 27lb x 15
Set 2: 27lb x 15
Set 3: 27lb x 15
Set 3: 27lb x 15

Decline Bench Press:
Set 1: 100lb x 15
Set 2: 100lb x 12
Set 3: 100lb x 12
Set 4: 100lb x 12

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100302-44/2010-03-02-13.05.49.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100302-44/2010-03-02-17.36.30.jpg

NOTES
I'm riding the wave of energy like a pro. This week so far has been great. Workout intensity vs. energy vs. sorness is good. I almost feel like a crack addict when around the time I go to the gym I start craving NO-Beta and CreaDyl. I love the feeling when I get my fix and start the workout. I get the tingling sensation in my fingers and face and then it's on.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 45

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 7/10
Day: 45/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- oatmeal
- eggs
- rice and corn

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100303-45/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100303-45/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
- 50 min LISS
- abs

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100303-45/2010-03-03-10.50.08.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100303-45/2010-03-03-17.24.21.jpg

NOTES
Long low intensity cardio session and abs day. Took only 4 NO-Beta and a scoop of CreaDyl before and I don't even know when the session was over. I could have walked on that treadmill all night long but anything beyond 60 min is counterproductive so I finished the night with a nice 20 min abs workout.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 46

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 7/10
Day: 46/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- coleslaw
- pork, rice, asparagus
- eggs

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100304-46/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100304-46/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- BCAA
- 4 pills of TestX6
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene


WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 45lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 12

Barbell Shoulder Press, no back support
Set 1: 90lb x 10
Set 2: 90lb x 10
Set 3: 90lb x 9
Set 4: 90lb x 8

Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 25lb x 15
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 15
Set 2: 200lb x 15
Set 3: 200lb x 12
Set 4: 200lb x 15

Bentover Barbell Rows:
Set 1: 110 lb x 15
Set 2: 160 lb x 15
Set 3: 160 lb x 12
Set 4: 160 lb x 12

Narrow Grip Pulldowns:
Set 1: 115lb x 15
Set 2: 115lb x 15
Set 3: 115lb x 15
Set 4: 115lb x 12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 100lb x 15
Set 2: 100lb x 15
Set 3: 100lb x 15
Set 4: 100lb x 12

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100304-46/2010-03-04-13.22.19.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100304-46/2010-03-04-13.37.53.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100304-46/2010-03-04-17.22.01.jpg

NOTES
What an awesome workout. Great pump, great energy, awesome motivation, explosive reps. My sweat smelled like vitamin B, I guess by this point I'm saturated with CreaDyl and NO-Beta to the point I'm sweating with it. I took some quick unofficial pics tonight. I'm not happy how stubborn the belly fat is but there's definetelly progress so I'll just keep doing whatever I'm doing and eventually the trend must break.

[Discov3ry]

Since I'm a hairy and pale creature I decided to make up for it by using some dramatic lighting. U MAD?

Back:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0033_cr.jpg

Side:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0038_cr.jpg

Legs:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0040_cr.jpg

Unless I get some pro to show/explain this to me, I will never get it how to correctly pose for the most muscular pose:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0044_cr.jpg

Triceps:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0046_cr.jpg

???:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0048_cr.jpg

Outtakes, testing different exposure/aparature on the camera, I find them pretty cool looking though:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0021.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/progress_week_7/IMG_0022_cr.jpg

[The_10_2s]

Some sweet photo work i liked the lighting the most on the last couple... i also noticed you used black and white that make some difference too when it comes to paleness (is that a word lol)

Keep up the good work bro!

[Discov3ry]

Some sweet photo work i liked the lighting the most on the last couple... i also noticed you used black and white that make some difference too when it comes to paleness (is that a word lol)

Keep up the good work bro!


Thanks!

B&W all the way when taking fitness shots. I'm too freaking pale after 6 months out of Sun, and fakin' baking is just not my thing. I also need to learn how to pose and have someone else take the pics so I don't run back and forth like a headless chicken.

[The_10_2s]

Here is what i found to help me with posing...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson62.htm

[Discov3ry]

Here is what i found to help me with posing...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson62.htm


Thanks bro. Good article to start with...

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 50

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 7/10
Day: 50/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- bagel with ham and cheese
- chicken + asparagus

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100308-50/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100308-50/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12
Set 5: 135lb x 15

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 270lb x 15
Set 3: 270lb x 15
Set 4: 270lb x 15

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 310lb x 15
Set 3: 310lb x 15
Set 4: 310lb x 15

Leg Extensions:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100308-50/2010-03-08-09.27.47.jpg

NOTES
This was a pretty bad Monday. My appetite sucked all the way from early morning up until I came back from the gym in the evening. I felt bloated and had no hunger at all. I basically forced food into my mouth and felt nausous all day long. The workout wasn't the greatest one either. I'm still sticking to low weight/high reps approach and overall it feels great. Just this time it was dragging. But there are no excuses, rain or shine, I got to do what I got to do and stick to my plan. Popping NO-Beta and having a serving of CreaDyl right before I leave for gym gives me the initial push for the couple of first sets. Then it's a snowball effect.
Only 20 days left. Those 50 days flew by very quickly and I hope they weren't wasted.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 51

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 8/10
Day: 51/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- oatmeal
- chicken, asparagus
- beef steak, potatoes, and cabbage with beans

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100309-51/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100309-51/Selection_026.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 1 packet ON Whey Gold Meal with 20oz 2% milk
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 55lb x 12

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 15
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Dumbbell Flyes
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 25lb x 15
Set 3: 30lb x 15
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 27lb x 15
Set 2: 32lb x 15
Set 3: 32lb x 12
Set 3: 37lb x 12

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

FOOD PICTURES
Lean chicken drumsticks in bbq sauce and asparagus, yum:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100309-51/2010-03-09-13.36.20.jpg

NOTES
Chest workout was good, steady, fast and productive. I love the initial several sets when I'm bursting with energy after drinking the CreaDyl with NO-Beta. There's something about that combo that transforms me into a lean mean weight lifting machine, at least for the initial sets to get me started. Once it wears off, I'm already in the momentum so it works out well for the whole session. My legs are sore from Monday leg session, and it feels good, but no amount of soreness will stop me now from doing LISS cardio everyday until the end of week 10. My gym is getting crowded more and more every week. It seems there are new faces there each time. Some folks have grouped up in groups of 4 or 5 and hog some equipement (squat rack doing biceps curls, perfectly fine) for so long rotating among themselves that it makes it almost impossible to stick to a workout, that's a bummer but hopefully soon I will be changing gyms to something bigger and meanier.

Two weeks left until the end of the transformation. Since I've added the LISS cardio after each lifting session, I've been feeling great. I did lose some of my strenght since I cut down on calories but along goes away the fat, which until now was stubborn to disappear. I always dreaded cardio, but I found out a good method to make it manageable, I walk at 1.8 mph at 15 degree incline and that keeps my heart rate at a cool 130-135 beats per minute, right in the fat burning window. It seems counter-productive to walk at a grandpa speed among, what seems like, sprinters who bust at 10mph next to me but at 250 calories per mile, and about 500 per hour it doesn't seem so bad at such a leasurly rate.

[pastorpritch]

Good call on the cardio. I've been wanting to do some myself for the same reason, stubborn fat. I like the idea of walking slower at a bigger incline. I may try this, so thanks for the idea.
Great workout man, looks like it sat better for you than the last one. Good of you to push through!

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 53

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 8/10
Day: 53/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- etc...

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100311-53/Selection_025.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100311-53/Selection_026.png

Calorie Expenditure Breakdown:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100311-53/Selection_027.png


HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- BCAA
- 4 pills of TestX6
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene


WORKOUT
Single Arm Arnold Dumbbell Press:
Warmup: 25lb x 16
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 45lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 12

Barbell Shoulder Press, no back support
Set 1: 90lb x 10
Set 2: 90lb x 10
Set 3: 90lb x 9
Set 4: 90lb x 8

Lateral Raise:
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 25lb x 15
Set 3: 30lb x 12
Set 4: 30lb x 12

Barbell Shrug:
Warmup: 110lb x 20
Set 1: 200lb x 15
Set 2: 200lb x 15
Set 3: 200lb x 12
Set 4: 200lb x 15

Bentover Barbell Rows:
Set 1: 110 lb x 15
Set 2: 160 lb x 15
Set 3: 160 lb x 12
Set 4: 160 lb x 12

Narrow Grip Pulldowns:
Set 1: 115lb x 15
Set 2: 115lb x 15
Set 3: 115lb x 15
Set 4: 115lb x 12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
Set 1: 100lb x 15
Set 2: 100lb x 15
Set 3: 100lb x 15
Set 4: 100lb x 12

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100119/workout-body-map-20100119.jpg

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 57

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 8/10
Day: 57/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- chicken + green beans
- dumplings with meat
- coleslaw

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100315-57/Selection_004.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100315-57/Selection_005.png

Daily Calorie Expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100315-57/Selection_006.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 1 scoop of Double-T Glutacene
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12
Set 5: 200lb x 5 PR
Set 6: 200lb x 2

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 290lb x 15
Set 3: 320lb x 15
Set 4: 330lb x 15 PR
Set 5: 390lb x 10 PR

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 310lb x 15
Set 3: 330lb x 15
Set 4: 330lb x 15

Leg Curlss:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 60lb x 10
Set 4: 60lb x 10

Cardio:
40 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

NOTES
What an awesome workout. I still keep it low weight/high reps but today I decided to test myself with high weight sets. To my surprise I gained a lot of strength. 2 weeks ago I could barely pull off a single squat with 195lb, today I busted 5 at 200lb, there is hope. I also maxed out the leg press machine at 390lb x 10. What now? I have to change gyms! I still lack in leg curls and I hate that excercise no matter how good it might be.

[pastorpritch]

Congrats on the leg progress! I never used to do legs and love seeing the strength gains that come. It is a surprise, but your legs can do more than you think. Obviously don't do too much too quick, but those 200lb squats will become easier in a short amount of time.
Nice work!

[Discov3ry]

Congrats on the leg progress! I never used to do legs and love seeing the strength gains that come. It is a surprise, but your legs can do more than you think. Obviously don't do too much too quick, but those 200lb squats will become easier in a short amount of time.
Nice work!

Thanks. I'm taking it very easy on such exercises as squats and deadlifts due to my bad back. I had a long time pain problems with lower back in my early/middle 20's which come back once in a while but not as bad. I don't want to make things any worse, it was pretty bad back then, keeping me from sleeping for months at a time. Now I'm improving lower back strength and spine support and once I'm ready I'll increase the weight for squats and deadlifts. For now lower weight higher reps. But even that is improving things beyond my expectations. No amount of stairs poses any challenge now, the muscle definition is finally shaping in, and I hope the testosterone boost works as well.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 58

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 8/10
Day: 58/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- oatmeal

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100316-58/Selection_026.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100316-58/Selection_027.png

Energy Expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100316-58/Selection_028.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 50lb x 10

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 15
Set 4: 60lb x 12

Machine Flyes
Set 1: 145lb x 15
Set 2: 160lb x 15
Set 3: 160lb x 15
Set 4: 160lb x 12

Cable Crossovers
Set 1: 27lb x 15
Set 2: 32lb x 15
Set 3: 42lb x 12
Set 3: 37lb x 15

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

NOTES
Nothing special in today's workout other then the gym was overcrowded, and it's getting almost impossible to finish all my excericises in a certain amount of time. I got from 8:30 to 9:30 to do weights, and then 30 min. of LISS before the place closes. It seems like plenty of time but broken down it looks like this: 5 excercises x 4 sets each x 2 min rest between sets = ((4 x 2 min rest) + (4 x 30 sec execution)) x 5 = 50 minutes. That is if everything goes perfectly according to the schedule. It never does.
Only 10 more days left. I already orderered the tanning spray along with some whey and multivitamins.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 59

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 8/10
Day: 59/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- oatmeal

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100317-59/Selection_026.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100317-59/Selection_027.png

Calorie Expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100317-59/Selection_028.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 1 scoop DoubleT Glutacene
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
50 minutes LISS cardio

NOTES
Cardio: another things I dreaded for a long time turned favorite. I enjoy spending time doing LISS. Before I had this thinking that it would be counterproductive to do cardio while lifting. I guess you live, you learn. Cardio should be an integral part of any fitness routine. I feel great after each cardio session, I'm tired but in a good and addictive way.

[Simpy]

I'm confused. Is all you ate cottage cheese, bananas,and oats?

I love how you've set up your journal, though.

[Discov3ry]

I'm confused. Is all you ate cottage cheese, bananas,and oats?

I love how you've set up your journal, though.

Thanks!

I knew this would spark someone's interest. I use a template for posting to the log, and that part almost never changes from day to day.

Cottage cheese, oats, and bananas are the most repetitive minor meals of each of my days.

Breakfast:
- oatmeal as soon as I can eat it,
- later, 1 cup or more cottage cheese, banana to add some taste to the cheese

Before bed:
- 1 cup cottage cheese with banana,
- whey protein with milk

Rinse, leather, repeat...gets boring sometimes but I do eat some other more fun meals in between but always keep it clean.

I slacked a bit on listing other foods I eat, but I do keep a very detailed diet diary at fatsecret.com, that's where all the calorie breakdown stuff comes from.

[maxrx]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day T-2

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 0/10
Day: -2/70

FOOD
- sweet bun with ginger tea
- sushi
- ham sandwiches
- cucumber soup with a bun on the side
- shrimp salad


HYDRATION
- 50oz water
- too many beers


SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches - trying to speed up recovery from being sick
- Double T NO Beta


WORKOUT
Day off.


SORENESS BODY MAP
(soreness from the previous workouts)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/sorness-body-map-20100116.jpg

MOOD
- great mood, I was getting ready for a birthday party. What else can I say.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
- very good, sharp and clear.

SEXUAL DRIVE
- strong.

SLEEP
- 10 hours of solid sleep.

OVERALL HEALTH LEVEL
- getting much better, stuffed nose is almost gone, and coughing has gone down as well. Overall, feeling great.

FOOD PICTURES
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-11.22.50.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-14.49.34.resized.jpg
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100116/2010-01-16-15.03.57.resized.jpg

NOTES
I had a day off from gym today. I also overindulged in beer. Only this one time, last time before starting my challenge.

This has to be one of the best looking LOGS I have seen

[Discov3ry]

This has to be one of the best looking LOGS I have seen

Thanks! It's encouraging to know all the work put into the log actually has a positive impact on the viewers.

I'm looking forward to the following week, when I deliver the final punch to it once I complete my challenge. I still have some ideas how to add some more cool stuff to it to further visualize and analyze my transformation.

Since I've tried 4 different DoubleT products I also have four reviews coming up this week as well, so stay tuned and expect no less.

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 64

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 9/10
Day: 64/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- lean pork tenderloin with home made mashed potatoes

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_030.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_031.png

Calorie Expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_032.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12
Post Cardio:
Set 5: 200lb x 6 PR
Set 6: 200lb x 5

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 330lb x 15
Set 3: 350lb x 15
Set 4: 390lb x 15 PR

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 330lb x 15
Set 3: 370lb x 15
Set 4: 390lb x 15 PR

Leg Curls:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 60lb x 10
Set 4: 60lb x 10

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

NOTES
Another 3 personal records reached today:
- squats: 200lb x 6 PR
- leg press: 390lb x 15 PR (machine maxed out)
- calf raises: 390lb x 15 PR (machine maxed out)

I know I could do better with squats but I need to watch out for my back. Speaking of which, last weekend Murphy's Law was at work. It's always then things need to be going smooth something goes wrong, and so I woke up on Sunday with a slight knot in my upper back between shoulders baldes. I thought it was because of sleeping in awkward position just to find out later during a day that it wasn't. I lifted a heavier box and heard/felt a sharp poping sound between shoulder blades, that instant I experienced what others describe as seeing all stars during a day. The pain was paralizing. My instant thought was, how am I going to finish my transformation now? Thankfully, it slowly creeped away and now 48 hour later it's not as bad as I expected, and I was able to squat pretty good on my legs day, so it's all good.
I'm very satisifed how my progress with legs is going. I remember only little bit over two months ago, when I struggled with 90lb squats. I understand most of it is beginners gains but still to double the weight in such a short time is quite an achievement for me. I like how my legs are getting defined as well.

[jordansrt]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 64

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 9/10
Day: 64/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- lean pork tenderloin with home made mashed potatoes

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_030.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_031.png

Calorie Expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100322-64/Selection_032.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 6 pills Double T NO Beta
- 1 scoop Double T CreaDyl
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills TestX6

WORKOUT
Squats:
Warmup: 90lb x 15
Set 1: 135lb x 15
Set 2: 135lb x 15
Set 3: 135lb x 12
Set 4: 135lb x 12
Post Cardio:
Set 5: 200lb x 6 PR
Set 6: 200lb x 5

Leg Presses:
Set 1: 270lb x 15
Set 2: 330lb x 15
Set 3: 350lb x 15
Set 4: 390lb x 15 PR

Calves Rises:
Warmup:
Set 1: 290lb x 15
Set 2: 330lb x 15
Set 3: 370lb x 15
Set 4: 390lb x 15 PR

Leg Curls:
Warmup:
Set 1: 50lb x 12
Set 2: 50lb x 12
Set 3: 60lb x 10
Set 4: 60lb x 10

Cardio:
30 min LISS

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100127/workout-body-map-20100127.jpg

NOTES
Another 3 personal records reached today:
- squats: 200lb x 6 PR
- leg press: 390lb x 15 PR (machine maxed out)
- calf raises: 390lb x 15 PR (machine maxed out)

I know I could do better with squats but I need to watch out for my back. Speaking of which, last weekend Murphy's Law was at work. It's always then things need to be going smooth something goes wrong, and so I woke up on Sunday with a slight knot in my upper back between shoulders baldes. I thought it was because of sleeping in awkward position just to find out later during a day that it wasn't. I lifted a heavier box and heard/felt a sharp poping sound between shoulder blades, that instant I experienced what others describe as seeing all stars during a day. The pain was paralizing. My instant thought was, how am I going to finish my transformation now? Thankfully, it slowly creeped away and now 48 hour later it's not as bad as I expected, and I was able to squat pretty good on my legs day, so it's all good.
I'm very satisifed how my progress with legs is going. I remember only little bit over two months ago, when I struggled with 90lb squats. I understand most of it is beginners gains but still to double the weight in such a short time is quite an achievement for me. I like how my legs are getting defined as well.
Bro your spot on, good stuff here

[drooks10]

I appreciate the unique qualities of your log! Good job!

[Discov3ry]

Bro your spot on, good stuff here

Thanks. I'm more or less where I imagined to be at this point but one thing that proves to be harder then the rest is cutting. I knew I was a hard gainer but now I know I'm even a harder loser.


I appreciate the unique qualities of your log! Good job!

Well Dave, I hope you can learn a thing or two from it...wait wut?

[Discov3ry]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 65

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 10/10
Day: 65/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- lean pork tenderloin with fresh mashed potatoes mixed with veggies
- sourkraut and carrot salad
- trail mix

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_031.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_032.png

Energy expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_034.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 65lb x 10

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 55lb x 10

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 15
Set 4: 65lb x 12

Dumbbell Flyes
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 30lb x 15
Set 3: 35lb x 15
Set 4: 35lb x 12

Pushups:
15, 15, 12

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

NOTES
Cool and easy workout despite being very tired. I had a pretty crappy rest last night when I woke up at 2 am with the most horrible headache. It scarred me since I get no headaches at all. It went down a bit after I took some painkillers but I could not fall back asleep if my life depended on it so I sort of snoozed the reminder of the night. Man, I was a zombie in the morning. That's a second bad thing to happen to me in the final week. A possible bad spell, I hope not?
Since I started putting more time in cardio and dropped calories I noticed a slight drop in strength. As a matter of fact I did not increase my lifts almost at all. Endurance wise I'm noticing a positive change but strength wise there's nothing to write home about. Can't have the cake and it the cake at the same time I guess.
I'm glad I will be switching gyms soon. My current one is getting way too overcrowded. Only a few months ago it was unusual to workout with more then 3 or 4 people after 9 pm. Now almost every station is taken and it makes sticking to a plan hard. One thing that makes me rage is the newcomers doing biceps curls at the cable crossover machine, almost worse then curling in the squat rack.
In other news I'm looking forward to Sunday's photo session. I can't believe how fast the 10 weeks went by. I wish I could have 3-4 more to really make an impact on the stubborn remining fat but that's it for the transformation but it's not over for me personally.

[jordansrt]

Discov3ry's 10 Week Double T Creadyl-NoBeta Transformation Challenge Log

Day 65

TRANSFORMATION DAY
Week: 10/10
Day: 65/70

FOOD
- 2 cups cottage cheese with bananas
- lean pork tenderloin with fresh mashed potatoes mixed with veggies
- sourkraut and carrot salad
- trail mix

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_031.png
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_032.png

Energy expenditure:
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100323-65/Selection_034.png

HYDRATION
- 4 cups unsweetened Lipton green tea
- 70oz water
- 20oz milk

SUPPLEMENTS
- 2 x CVS Vitamin C 1000mg pouches
- 2 scoops ON 100% Whey Protein (Tropical Punch)
- 2 pills of BCAA
- 4 pills DoubleT TestX6
- 6 pills DoubleT NO Beta
- 1 scoop DoubleT CreaDyl

WORKOUT
Flat Dumbbell Press:
Warmup with dumbbells: 40lb x 16
Set 1: 50lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 12
Set 4: 65lb x 10

Incline dumbbell press:
Set 1: 45lb x 12
Set 2: 45lb x 12
Set 3: 50lb x 12
Set 4: 55lb x 10

Dumbbell Pullovers
Set 1: 45lb x 15
Set 2: 50lb x 15
Set 3: 60lb x 15
Set 4: 65lb x 12

Dumbbell Flyes
Set 1: 25lb x 15
Set 2: 30lb x 15
Set 3: 35lb x 15
Set 4: 35lb x 12

Pushups:
15, 15, 12

30 minutes LISS cardio

WORKOUT BODY MAP
(muscles worked out today)
http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/20100201/workout-body-map-20100201.jpg

NOTES
Cool and easy workout despite being very tired. I had a pretty crappy rest last night when I woke up at 2 am with the most horrible headache. It scarred me since I get no headaches at all. It went down a bit after I took some painkillers but I could not fall back asleep if my life depended on it so I sort of snoozed the reminder of the night. Man, I was a zombie in the morning. That's a second bad thing to happen to me in the final week. A possible bad spell, I hope not?
Since I started putting more time in cardio and dropped calories I noticed a slight drop in strength. As a matter of fact I did not increase my lifts almost at all. Endurance wise I'm noticing a positive change but strength wise there's nothing to write home about. Can't have the cake and it the cake at the same time I guess.
I'm glad I will be switching gyms soon. My current one is getting way too overcrowded. Only a few months ago it was unusual to workout with more then 3 or 4 people after 9 pm. Now almost every station is taken and it makes sticking to a plan hard. One thing that makes me rage is the newcomers doing biceps curls at the cable crossover machine, almost worse then curling in the squat rack.
In other news I'm looking forward to Sunday's photo session. I can't believe how fast the 10 weeks went by. I wish I could have 3-4 more to really make an impact on the stubborn remining fat but that's it for the transformation but it's not over for me personally.
I feel the same as you since im dropping cals, try time more cals around your preworkout time to help compensate

[Discov3ry]

I feel the same as you since im dropping cals, try time more cals around your preworkout time to help compensate

I always read about people feeling like crap and losing strength and some muscle while cutting, I know what they meant now.
For the past 6 weeks I've been throwing everything at my body for pre workout: NO-Beta, CreaDyl, complex carbs (Carbo Plus), small dinner 2 hours before, gallons of H2O, Glutacene, BCAA etc... Sometimes I wonder if I did not do any of that, would I be worse off. After a long day at work, working out at between 8 - 10pm has it's downsides, and NO-Beta and CreaDyl stack was the biggest factor in having the initial jolt of energy to get the gears turning.
Maybe I shouldn't really complain about a lack of progress. I did move ahead with legs. Squatting 135 made me sick in the beginning, leg press of 250 crapped me out each time. Now I maxed out the leg press machine, and can confidently squat 200 x 5, still long way to go and I know I can do better for my body frame, but still a progress nonetheless.

[Simpy]

Absolutely it's progress. You should feel very proud. But I definitely understand where you are coming from. I want so much more of myself as well.

[Discov3ry]

I've had a lot of fun taking the final pictures for the transformation. Granted I have never done anything like that in my life this was quite an interesting experience: shaving, self-tanning, setting up the photo shoot, posing etc...

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-008.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-029.jpg

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http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-040.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-051.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-056.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-062.jpg

[Discov3ry]

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-065.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-073.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-075.jpg

[Discov3ry]

My girlfriend and I had a lot fun taking those pictures, so at one point we decided to throw in more creativity, this is what followed:

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-012.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-018.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/10-weeks-023.jpg

[drooks10]

Pictures look great! Congratulations on a great transformation! I can't wait to read your final review!

[Discov3ry]

Pictures look great! Congratulations on a great transformation! I can't wait to read your final review!

Thanks Dave, hope you don't mind I 'borrowed' some of the ideas from your photoshoot ;)

[drooks10]

Thanks Dave, hope you don't mind I 'borrowed' some of the ideas from your photoshoot ;)

I don't mind at all. They look great!

[Discov3ry]

Start and finish pictures comparison.

Picture on the left is from the first day of transformation challenge on January 18, 2010
Picture on the right is from the last day of transformation challenge on March 28, 2010

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/done/10-weeks-front-newspaper.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/done/10-week-back.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/done/10-weeks-front.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/done/10-weeks-side1.jpg

http://www.manvstech.com/10_week_challenge/final/done/10-week-side2.jpg

[Discov3ry]

My final review is in: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123794541

Time to fill up a bottle and leave for the gym...

[kconnell]

Nice transformation - you look like a different person. I know what you say about the NO Beta - it's the best NO product and then some! Personally, I couldn't live on your diet, but to each his own! Here's a couple of tips:

If you are gaining too much , cut back on the starchy carbs (taters, pasta, rice) a bit or for a while.

Since you are only 30, like that puppy named Drooks, you would still benefit from the 20-rep breathing squats, IMO. Just save them for the last thing you do for legs because you wouldn't be able to do anything after it.

Avoid any of the smoke-filled areas you used to go. Keep your lungs clear. If this means giving up the booze, so be it. The body takes that as carbs anyways, so that wouldn't help in cutting anyway.

Good luck!