n-CREAse + Edge-NO Quest for MASS Sponsored by CEL

[jtncarter]

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Nitric Oxide Cycle Optimizer


More Nitric Oxide enhancing ingredients than Nitrix, NIOX & PumpTech
L-Norvaline to increase Arginine levels for Nitric Oxide production
OPCs to stimulate the Nitric Oxide Synthase enzyme
Beta vulgaris the only natural ingredient shown to support blood cell creation


Edge-NO maximizes Nitric Oxide produced for intense muscle pumps and vascularity. The NO-VASO Blend magnifies Arginine?s vasodilating effects with L-Norvaline to inhibit Arginase and Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins from Grape Seed Extract to stimulate the Nitric Oxide Synthase enzyme. Combining these ingredients with Arginine AKG increases total Nitric Oxide produced for insane muscle expanding effects. Edge-NO also contains Beta vulgaris (Beet Root), the only natural blood builder, and the CE4 Power Complex, our proprietary blend of creatine esters. This powerful and effective blend delivers results you won?t find in any other Nitric Oxide supplement.

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 4 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 45

Amount Per Serving:
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate 3,000 mg
VASO-Expanding Time Release Technology 1,606 mg
CE4 Power Complex
Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate, Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Creatine Ethyl Ester HCl, Glycocyamine, Di-Creatine Orotate
NO-Vaso Blend
L-Norvaline, L-Citrulline AKG, Beet (Beta vulgaris)(root), Grape Seed Extract (95% OPC), NADH, Folic Acid

Other Ingredients:
Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, HPMC, Black Lake, Blue #2 and Chlorophyll

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 4 tablets twice daily. Take 4 tablets 30 minutes prior to breakfast and take 4 tablets again 30 minutes prior to lunch. On training days consume one of the daily servings 30 minutes prior to working out. If you weigh over 225 pounds, increase serving dosage to 5 tablets. Please read entire label and warnings before use.

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Synthesized Creatine Matrix

n-CREAse, developed by CEL, is the most complete and effective Creatine product with:

No loading phase, No water retention and No fat gain
The only Creatine Ester blend on the market containing 4 bonded forms of Creatine (CAKG, CEE, CEEM & Di- Creatine Orotate)
Creatine precursors to enhance natural Creatine production
Highly absorbable Creatines including, Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate


Next generation Creatine has arrived! Maximum cell volumiztion is yours with the CE4 Power Complex. This incredible fusion of Creatines and Creatine precursors produces 4 major benefits: Cellular Swelling, Vascularity, Muscle Recovery & Support Energy.* This 4-frontal assault on your muscles guarantees results. To support intense muscle growth the CytoCEL4 Performance Formula supplies your muscles with nutrients to enhance muscle endurance and growth. (*with no loading phase or bloating, for maximum results use as suggested)

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 5 capsules
Servings per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving
CE4 Power Complex 2,450 mg
Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Creatine Ethyl Ester HCl
Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate
Di-Creatine Orotate
Glycocyamine
CytoCEL4 Performance Formula 1,075 mg
Glycerol Monostearate
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
Betaine Anhydrous HCl
Beta Alanine


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About Me:


Age - 27
Sex - Male
Height - 5'10"
Weight - 205 (first thing in morning)
Body fat - 21% (digital scale)

Measurements on March 1st

Arms - 15 1/2
Forearm - 12 1/2
Chest - 44
Thighs - 24
Calves - 16

Training

I decided to start a version of German Volume Training. Right now I am on a program that is new so I thought GVT is something I already understand and how my body is probably going to respond. This will help me differentiate gains from the program and gains from the supplements.

5 day split
Day 1 Chest & Back
Day 2 Legs
Day 3 off
Day 4 Arms
Day 5 Off

Supplements

n-CREAse
Edge-NO
Animal PAK
Designer Protein
Myoplex


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[bigbridrol]

damn, I am glad I picked you Carter, nice designs! Awsome start. Very promising log. HOPE YOU GET HUGE!

[benjamin0]

Your log is looking pretty good to me! I am looking forward to following your progress while i log the same thing

[Bloute]

Nice start ! Very impressive !

I think I will steal your bottles pictures for my log :D !

*SUB*

[jtncarter]

damn, I am glad I picked you Carter, nice designs! Awsome start. Very promising log. HOPE YOU GET HUGE!

Glad you like it : ) Probably overkill for my first log but I?ve never half-assed anything in my life. Have fun on Spring Break and check in when you get back.


Your log is looking pretty good to me! I am looking to forward to following your progress while i log the same thing

I will make sure I check in on yours 2. I kind of jumped the gun on posting this so soon but I guess I am just ready to get this thing started.


Nice start ! Very impressive !

I think I will steal your bottles pictures for my log :D !

*SUB*

I am pretty sure I violated around 10 different copyright laws when I posted this so sure thing : ). If you would like the original files without the extra text let me know and I will send them 2 you.

[jtncarter]

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I have received the supplements today and reviewed all the details. I have decided to officially start the thread Monday the 12th and go until April the 10th. I will post my review on Saturday April 14th.

As for the product?

1 bottle of n-CREAse has 150 capsules and suggests taking 5 each day.
1 bottle will last 30 days

1 bottle of EDGE-NO has 180 capsules and suggests taking 8 each day.
1 bottle will last 22.5 days

Now I have a decision to make. I could take the EDGE-NO as suggested and review the results when I am finished with day 22, take EDGE-NO only on weekdays, or take 6 each day instead of the suggested 8. Not sure yet so I am open to suggestions.

I am excited about getting started. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[CuttingEdgeLabs]

I love the detail and nice graphics, keep it up

[getbustered]

Nice looking log. I'll be following.

Personally, I'd run the caps at their suggested dosing so people considering buying them can more accurately determine if they are worth it. If you only use 6/day and don't see results, we'll never know if it was because you underdosed them, or if they product just isn't up to par (not that I'm suggesting that will happen). Better safe than sorry.

Good luck! :D

[jtncarter]

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6:30a.m.


1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water


7:15a.m

Workout (5 reps, 5 sets)

Squat

133
166
200
233
266

Bench

107
134
160
187
214

Row

102
128
153
179
204


Assistance:

2 Sets of Weighted Hypers: 25lb plate
4 Sets of Weighted Situps: 45lb plate


8:00a.m

3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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The first day was great. I am sure it was the general excitement of trying a new supplement and having the opportunity to review it that contributed to my workout but it did appear to go by fast and I was really into all the lifts. I thought I was going to move to GVT but decided on staying with the 5x5 workout I was currently doing. I did move my workouts to first thing in the morning. EDGE-NO suggested usage says that you should take EDGE-NO 2 hours after your last meal and 30-45 minutes before your workout. The only time that happens in my day is first thing in the morning since I try to eat every two hours during the day. Being my first workout in the morning with nothing to eat, I have to say I WAS VERY HUNGRY. This did pass after the first 15 minutes but at first all I could think of was food. As for more pump or vascular feelings, I really did not feel that much difference but it is just day 1. I did change my meal replacement I usually drink after my workouts as it had glutamine in it and it is suggested not to take glutamine or ephedrine with EDGE-NO.

Weight = 206lbs (I will only put my weight on Mondays)

Extra Info = I started my workout with Training Montage from the ROCKY III Soundtrack. I think this song is the perfect warm-up song for anyone. It starts with this great subtle beat and transitions into this much faster upbeat tempo that really fits warming up and moving into your workout. From that it was the new Fall Out Boy song This Aint a Scene.

[bigbridrol]

hey carter, nice start. dosing looks good, however if you would like to modify it some, feel free.

Remember to drink a lot of water!

[jtncarter]

I did want to add one thing I believe is a HUGE selling point for these two products. I have acid reflux (heartburn) although through medication it is under control. There are many creatine and NO products that I just cannot take because it rips my stomach up (*cough* N.O.-XPLODE *cough* Cell Tech *cough* *cough*). Citric acid is just not something I want in a supplement. Especially one I need to take on an empty stomach. Both EDGE-NO and n-CREAse are pill form and easy on the stomach.

[CuttingEdgeLabs]

great first day post. yup, the capsules/tablets are super convenient.

[jtncarter]

6:30a.m.


1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 gallon each day)


7:15a.m

Workout (5 reps, 4 sets)

Squat

133
166
200
200

Bench

110
132
154
176

Deadlift

110
128
150
171

Assistance:

3 Sets of Situps: 25lb plate


8:00a.m

3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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Day three, second day to actually workout went very well. Yesterday I ran 2 miles in the morning and felt really good. Today I hit the gym early and I am starting to enjoy working out first thing. My workout felt easier than usual although I still have not seen any vascular increases. By the time I made it to the bench press I did feel fullness in my legs. 4x5 with light weight is not going to produce much of a pump but Friday will be the big test for that. After the third set of bench I noticed that my chest felt really pumped and the final set was easy. If I was not scared of screwing up the program I am on, I would be tempted to increase the weights more. Deadlifts went by without to much of a problem. I am working on developing my form right now so the weight is very light but I will be increasing that during week three. Before I started this program I had not done a set of dealifts since high school so I am a little rusty.

Extra Info = For everyone up north the weather outside my house is sunny, around 72, with a slight breeze from the east.

[CuttingEdgeLabs]

nice and steady gains are the best, keep it coming

[bigbridrol]

Extra Info = For everyone up north the weather outside my house is sunny, around 72, with a slight breeze from the east.

Thats the weather here in philly too, where do you live?

[jtncarter]

Huntsville Alabama!!

[jtncarter]

IT'S FRIDAY


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6:30a.m.


1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 gallon each day)


6:30a.m

Workout

Squat

133x5
166x5
200x5
233x5
273x3
200x8

Bench

107x5
134x5
160x5
187x5
219x3
160x8

Row

102x5
128x5
153x5
179x5
209x3
153x8


3 Sets of Weighted Dips x 5-8 reps
3 Sets of Barbell Curls x 8 reps
3 Sets of Triceps Extensions x 8 reps


8:00a.m

3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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Day five, third day to actually workout and I am starting to notice a change. Yesterday I could not run because it was raining and I am scared of little drops of water. Today I had to start early because of a phone call I had to be on at 8:00. I decided to increase my weight slightly since Wednesday felt a little easy. It was the last set of each group that I noticed just how much pump I was getting. This only led to more excitement and motivation as I moved on to the next exercise. Next week I am going to start with supersets and see how that goes. Right now I am just going to enjoy my weekend.

Extra Info = I understand how important your water intake is. I am drinking 1 gallon each day and this morning I got up and felt like I was about to die of thirst. I am going to increase my water to 1 1/2 gallons each day and see how that goes.

[jtncarter]

6:30a.m.


1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 1/2 gallons each day)


6:30a.m

Superset Workout

Chest

Incline Bench Press ? superset with ? Incline Dumbbell Flye
4 sets 8 reps
Flat Bench Dumbbell Press ? superset with ? Flat Bench Dumbbell Flye
3 sets 10 reps
Decline Bench Press ? superset with ? cable crossover
2 sets 12 reps

Triceps

Bench Dips ? superset with ? Lying Triceps Extensions
3 sets 8 reps
Close-Grip Bench Press ? superset with ? Triceps Press down
3 sets 10 reps
Overhead Dumbbell Extension ? superset with ? Close-Grip Push Ups
2 sets 12 reps


8:00a.m
3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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Week two and today was really the first day I could tell a significant difference. I have never had a pump like that in my chest, I have felt that in my tris but never my chest. Tomorrow I will be hitting my legs and Thursday will be shoulders and traps but Friday will be back and bis so Friday I am going to take some before and after pictures. If this week continues the same way I will be personally sold on these two products. I feel great and I am excited about the rest of the week. I am still feeling dehydrated in the morning although this goes away quickly. I am not sure if I can pull off 2 gallons a day but I have moved it up to 1 ? and that seems to be helping.

Extra Info = Today is my wedding anniversary so I hit the gym late and really rushed through this posting. I will provide more detail tomorrow.

[jtncarter]

Weight = 209lbs

[bigbridrol]

damn, up 4 pounds, nice job

[jtncarter]

6:00a.m

1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 1/2 gallons each day)


6:30a.m

Superset Workout

Legs

Squat - superset with - Leg Extension
4 sets 10 reps
Leg Press - superset with - One-Leg Squats
3 sets 12 reps

Calves

Calf Raises - superset with - Donkey Calf Raises
4 sets 24 reps


8:00a.m
3 Tablets of n-CREAse

8:00a.m
3 mile run


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Have I really gained 4 pounds? Well first thing this morning I was at 209 so it looks that way. I do attribute some of this to the fact I have increased my water intake. My legs have really been worked hard with my increase running program so I cut today down to two supersets instead of three. It was a great day in the gym and I really was pumped about today since I took yesterday completely off. I was refreshed and ready to go. I am really excited about measuring again to see if I have grown a little but I want to hold off until the end of this.

Extra Info = Since the weather is heating up I will be working in the yard all this weekend. I would not be surprised if I loss some weight after Saturday. I am really going to focus on my water intake that day but Monday I might be around 206-208.

[bigbridrol]

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Have I really gained 4 pounds? Well first thing this morning I was at 209 so it looks that way. I do attribute some of this to the fact I have increased my water intake. My legs have really been worked hard with my increase running program so I cut today down to two supersets instead of three. It was a great day in the gym and I really was pumped about today since I took yesterday completely off. I was refreshed and ready to go. I am really excited about measuring again to see if I have grown a little but I want to hold off until the end of this.
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Nice weight gain. keep us updated!

[jtncarter]

6:00a.m

1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 1/2 gallons each day)


6:30a.m

Superset Workout

Shoulders

Overhead Dumbbell Press - superset with - Dumbbell Lateral Raise
4 sets 8 reps
Upright Row - superset with - Barbell Front Raise
3 sets 10 reps
Arnold Press - superset with - Bent-Over Lateral Raise
2 sets 12 reps

Traps

Barell Shrug- superset with - Incline Dumbbell Shrug
4 sets 8 reps


8:00a.m
3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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This week I have been out of town this week so I need to update a little tonight.

[jtncarter]

6:00a.m

1 Multivitamin pack
4 Tablets of EDGE-NO
2 Tablets of n-CREAse
1000mg of Vitamin C
Taken with 12 fluid ounces of water (1 1/2 gallons each day)


6:30a.m

Superset Workout

Back

Deadlift - superset with - Pull-Up
4 sets 8 reps
Wide-Grip Bent-Over Row - superset with - Seated Row
3 sets 10 reps
T-Bar Row - superset with - Lat Pulldown
2 sets 12 reps



Barbell Curl - superset with - Incline Dumbbell Curl
4 sets 8 reps
Preacher Curl - superset with - Seated Dumbbell Curl
3 sets 10 reps
High-Cable Curl - superset with - Hammer Curl
2 sets 12 reps


8:00a.m
3 Tablets of n-CREAse


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I have been traveling and new gyms are always tough to workout in. I should be comfortable with it by now but it takes a second to find everything and when you're doing supersets it makes it hard. My new workouts take a lot out of me and I honestly do not think I would be doing as well as I am if I was not taking these supplements. That being said it was a mixed week.

[jtncarter]

I have tried several times to login this week and kept getting ?cannot connect to user database? or something like that. Tonight was my first successful attempt so this is how the week went.

Superset Workout

Monday

Squat - superset with - Leg Extension
4 sets 10 reps
Leg Press - superset with - One-Leg Squats
3 sets 12 reps

Calves

Calf Raises - superset with - Donkey Calf Raises
4 sets 24 reps



Wednesday

Overhead Dumbbell Press - superset with - Dumbbell Lateral Raise
4 sets 8 reps
Upright Row - superset with - Barbell Front Raise
3 sets 10 reps
Arnold Press - superset with - Bent-Over Lateral Raise
2 sets 12 reps

Traps

Barell Shrug- superset with - Incline Dumbbell Shrug
4 sets 8 reps


Today (Friday)

Deadlift - superset with - Pull-Up
4 sets 8 reps
Wide-Grip Bent-Over Row - superset with - Seated Row
3 sets 10 reps
T-Bar Row - superset with - Lat Pulldown
2 sets 12 reps



Barbell Curl - superset with - Incline Dumbbell Curl
4 sets 8 reps
Preacher Curl - superset with - Seated Dumbbell Curl
3 sets 10 reps
High-Cable Curl - superset with - Hammer Curl
2 sets 12 reps



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Besides getting pissed off about the login situation, this has been a good week for me. I have gained another two pounds and increased my arm size by .25 inches. I account some of the gains to water but I am putting on size and my wife said something today about it and that?s always nice. I have decided that this works for me and put in my order today for another two bottles since I will run out at the end of next week. I took some pictures today but they did not come out good so next week I am going to try to do a better job. I just had a camera phone with me so they really did not show that much detail.

[bigbridrol]

nice job carter, its always good when someone else notices your hard work

[jtncarter]

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So I have been in Chicago the last four days on business. I stayed at the Fairmont and they had this incredible fitness center. The only downside was the company I was with had restrictions on their internet usage so I could not log into the website. I did get to workout everyday and had no problem with equipment. Most hotels say they have a gym but its usually just one multifunction machine and 30 treadmills. This place has everything. There was one problem. My neck has grown. I brought four shirts and only two would button around my neck. Anyway, I will be updating my log tonight with all my notes from the week.

[jtncarter]

Superset Workout Week 2

Monday

Barbell Bench Press - superset with ? Barbell Bent Row
4 sets 6 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press - superset with ? Machine How Row
4 sets 8 reps
Cable Crossover - superset with ? Machine Low Row
3 sets 10 reps


Tuesday

Preacher Curl - superset with ? Overhead Dumbbell Extension
4 sets 6 reps
Barbell Curl - superset with ? Lying Triceps Extension
4 sets 8 reps
Hammer Curl - superset with ? Bench Dips
3 sets 10 reps


Thursday

Overhead Press - superset with ? Lat Pull down
4 sets 6 reps
Arnold Press - superset with ? Chin
4 sets 8 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises - superset with ? Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
3 sets 10 reps



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I have been working my ass off the last two weeks and everything came to an end this weekend. I got some much needed R and R with my wife and daughter. I have been to Chicago, NY, and Missouri all in the last two weeks so sorry for the lack up updates but besides airports and hotels I have not been able to think much less post. I have somehow managed to hit the gym each day. I would kill for some kind of basic membership to a gym where I don?t need to always pay the 5 dollar guest charge.

That being said, still seeing some great gains. The creatine bottle lasted until Wednesday but I had already ordered more so I am still on that and have not missed a day. The NO is going to last until Thursday when I will give my final report. My weight is 207 today so I have lost some weight but I have also cut my calorie intake to get ready for summer. [/QUOTE]

[jtncarter]

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First I would like to again say thank you for allowing me the opportunity to test these products.

The first thing I noticed as I was putting together my summery is that my weight has gone down to 207. I think this is because my body has adjusted to drinking 1 1/2 gallons of water a day. Still, I lost 4 pounds of fat and gained 2 pounds of muscle in one month. I have been working like crazy the last two weeks but have still managed to stay on top of my workouts and it will pay off this summer. My body fat is still a lot higher than I would like but I hope to have it down to 11% by June. My legs are 1 inch smaller but I think that has more to do with my workouts than the supplements or diet.

Enough about me?

Overall the products tested were great. I'll take pills over powder any day. I have seen really nice improvements in the endurance I have to complete my workouts. When you do four reps it?s not the first, second, or third reps that add growth it's the fourth and the fifth extra that count. I really feel that these products gave me the extra power needed to get the most out of my workouts. The pump is nice and adds a little extra but the real results are in the way, after the first week you notice that on that last set you still have a little more to give. I will be continuing to take both products through the summer.

Measurements on March 1st
Weight - 205
Body fat - 21% (digital scale)
Arms - 15 1/2
Forearm - 12 1/2
Chest - 44
Thighs - 24
Calves - 16

Measurements on April 13th
Weight - 207
Body fat - 19% (digital scale)
Arms - 16
Forearm - 12 2/3
Chest - 45
Thighs - 23
Calves - 16