View Full Version : Its Time to Buckle down and get FOCUSED with FOCUS XT, Big test May 1st
Outside backer
04-12-2007, 07:33 AM
I really want to thank the guys at SNS for the donation :). Here is the scoop, In the airforce to make rank ( e-5 and above) You test, its called WAPS testing, Weighted Airmen Promotion System. It basically Pits you up against your peers In a test in 2 areas, SKT ( job knowledge) and PFE ( Basic military and Airforce knowledge) Each year the AF determines its manning needs and sets a cutoff of how many e-5s they want. Everyone who scores above certain cut off is in those who dont better luck next yr. There are many other factors int eh WAPS system, But the 2 big deal are the tests. Those are May 1st for me, its a big deal in the fact that It will bring me a large increase in Money monthly, that coupled with the fact I enlisted 5-7 yrs after my typical peers did means Im behind in rank so to speak, Most guys that outrank me are younger then me and those who are my age are really up in rank.
The reason for Focus XT is ive been studying for several months. There is a **** ton of info to study, its not a basic book to study I have 5 volumes of Job knowledge books to study and 1 gone with the wind novel of PFE to study, it get very very very very very dry and boring. I have a computer program called PFE gold that gives me the major points of the book so I can use that to study. But after 30 min My mind wanders, I get bored and I really want to just come back and surf bb.com lol. This is where Focus XT comes into play.......... So what is FOCUS XT????
Focus XT's state-of-the-art cutting edge formulation combines precise ratios of active ingredients in order to provide users with a myriad of uses, including a variety of benefits in pertaining to improved mental focus and concentration, anti-stress, and performance enhancement. Focus XT can be used by individuals for a variety of purposes, whether it be by individuals trying to improve their workout or athletic performance, by students wanting to enhance focus, concentration, and productivity at school, by individuals whose job requires optimal mental performance, or others who feel they may benefit from the variety of benefits that Focus XT is reportedly being used for.
Focus XT Benefits
* Improved Mental Focus
* Mental Alertness and Concentration
* Mental Clarity
* Anti-Stress Properties
* Maximizing Energy Levels
* Optimal Mental Performance
* Concentration
* Memory
* Improved Endurance
* Pre-Athletic Activity Energy and Focus
* Increased Fat Burning During Exercise
* Improved Mind-Muscle Connection
* Combating Overtraining
* Pre-Workout Energy and Focus
Outside backer
04-12-2007, 07:35 AM
This isnt a typical "log" so to speak, as i wont be using it for workouts. ill be using at 0300 in the morning when im working 3rd shift studying My books
Im blessed with good supervision that allow me to study a few hrs a night in my work area. Working 3rd shift is tough enough but studying too.
So im gonna exercise and train My brain.
Log my thoughts, taste, mixing, feelings and the ability to focus ont eh task at hand and ignore outside distractions
Stay tuned.....................................
Bloute
04-12-2007, 10:52 AM
Sub.
Thanks for the link Outside ! :)
Outside backer
04-13-2007, 02:41 PM
Ok so I took the first dose at 12 midnight. My initial dosings I like to juudge mixing, taste, and if anything settles or not
Mixing 10-10 this stuff u could have stired up with a spoon, it blended so nicely no settlement even after letting it sit for a few minutes. The color was light pink just like pink lemonade ( duh)
Taste This is prob the first or second time ive ever given something a perfect score in the taste department. With the given ingredients I was waiting on a chemical taste or a nasty after taste. But I **** you night when I say this tasted like Country time Pink lemonade. Add some Ice to this and i want to chill on my deck by the pool with it
Effects I cant say much just yet it was only one serving. I will say I reviewed 406 review notes and answered 225 questions from the hrs of 0100-0245 Which was very good for me seeing as the section i reviewd Ive been putting off because I seem to always skip around it due to the length of the after questions.
Im drinking another dose now before I study in the evening. It recomends 2 doses a day split over 8 hrs which is what ill begin to follow over ht next 2 weeks
right now there is a practice final exam of 100 questions I try to take this exam every 3rd day ( its not the same questions over and over) right now im at 67% ( i started at 51% ) My goal is to achieve a minimum of 80% of the pracitce final to even be comfortable with testing
Bloute
04-13-2007, 02:48 PM
I love the taste too. Really one of the best tasting supps I use ! :D
Just took a scoop because you posted this ! :D
Outside backer
04-13-2007, 02:56 PM
its very refreshing. i seriously could pound it lol
Jmh80
04-14-2007, 05:54 PM
Backer's on my ****-list. He gave me no props for coordinating this.
Ah - well. Go bomb some infidels for me.
Good luck on May 1st man.
TRDE59
04-16-2007, 12:34 AM
Looks good. Subscribed!
The one thing I don't like about this supp, though, is it only lasts for 10 days if you take it at the recommended dosages.
How long do the effects of each dose last for you?
SNS8778
04-16-2007, 03:26 PM
Looks good. Subscribed!
The one thing I don't like about this supp, though, is it only lasts for 10 days if you take it at the recommended dosages.
How long do the effects of each dose last for you?
Actually, 2 scoops per day isnt so much the recomended dosage as it the maximum dosage. Most people only use 1 scoop per day. Also, most dont use it daily - only as needed.
How long the effects from each dose last seems to vary alot by the person. For myself, about 4 hrs or so.
Hope that helps. :)
Outside backer
04-16-2007, 03:29 PM
Backer's on my ****-list. He gave me no props for coordinating this.
Ah - well. Go bomb some infidels for me.
Good luck on May 1st man.
I said thanks to the guys at SNS :) which means you :)
as far as the poster asking about the lasting effects. right at about 4 hrs
last night i mixed some at 1230 and read over and studied til about 3 am. I got a 73% on my final exam practice which is a good thin closer to my goal of 80%
Bloute
04-16-2007, 03:45 PM
Looks good. Subscribed!
The one thing I don't like about this supp, though, is it only lasts for 10 days if you take it at the recommended dosages.
How long do the effects of each dose last for you?
1 scoop is 4 hours for me. Normally, I take 1 scoop with 200 mg of caffeine and I sip another scoop throughout the day when I need to work on a paper for school.
sobelik
04-16-2007, 04:19 PM
FXT tastes so damn good and works so damn well! I know your gonna love this stuff
SNS8778
04-16-2007, 04:22 PM
FXT tastes so damn good and works so damn well! I know your gonna love this stuff
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are pleased with it.
TRDE59
04-16-2007, 04:45 PM
I just ordered some piracetam & lecithin granules. I've heard of people stacking these two with Focus XT with good results. Anyone here tried that? Did the effects last longer stacked rather than stand-alone?
SNS8778
04-16-2007, 04:50 PM
I just ordered some piracetam & lecithin granules. I've heard of people stacking these two with Focus XT with good results. Anyone here tried that? Did the effects last longer stacked rather than stand-alone?
I have read in several reviews where people stacked Focus XT and Piracetam together with excellent results. I do not remember though if they said the effects lasted for any longer duration of time.
TRDE59
04-17-2007, 11:39 PM
Last question. It's got caffeine in it, and I only notice the effects of caffeine for about 90 minutes, then there's a sudden drop off. Is there a minor drop off that's felt at about 2 hours, or do the full effects last, with no sudden step down whatsoever, for the full 4 hours?
SNS8778
04-18-2007, 08:06 AM
Last question. It's got caffeine in it, and I only notice the effects of caffeine for about 90 minutes, then there's a sudden drop off. Is there a minor drop off that's felt at about 2 hours, or do the full effects last, with no sudden step down whatsoever, for the full 4 hours?
As with all products of this type (really with any products) individual results will vary. However, if you read the various logs and reviews on Focus XT, you will find that most people comment that there is no 'crash' from the product - which seems to be something that many people really like about it (myself included).
sobelik
04-18-2007, 08:32 AM
Last question. It's got caffeine in it, and I only notice the effects of caffeine for about 90 minutes, then there's a sudden drop off. Is there a minor drop off that's felt at about 2 hours, or do the full effects last, with no sudden step down whatsoever, for the full 4 hours?
Add in some nangrin into it... totally helps me to not have to add more and more Mgs of caffiene or other stimulants to get the same "buzz"
Jmh80
04-18-2007, 06:03 PM
I have read in several reviews where people stacked Focus XT and Piracetam together with excellent results. I do not remember though if they said the effects lasted for any longer duration of time.
Pira only has a half life of maybe 2 hours or so (from the literature). I've taken 2 g. of pira with 2 scoops of Focus (hey - if you knew my employer, you'd understand) and found it maybe gave me an extra hour.
It's hard to tell for me though. Once I hit 8am or so (get up at 5:45am) - I'm good until maybe 2pm.
So - Focus + pira (and choline - don't forget that when on pira) is best for me first thing and in the afternoon (ESP. if I have one of those "Please let me die" meetings in the late afternoon - bangs head against wall).
Looks awesome backer, goodluck with the tests May 1st!! :)
Bloute
04-18-2007, 08:06 PM
As with all products of this type (really with any products) individual results will vary. However, if you read the various logs and reviews on Focus XT, you will find that most people comment that there is no 'crash' from the product - which seems to be something that many people really like about it (myself included).
No crash for me. Thats why I love it. No crash during studying.
I put 1.75 scoops in a glass and I sip during studying with 200 mg at the beginning of the period.
Outside backer
04-19-2007, 05:28 AM
No crash here.
Im up to a 74% ( monday night practice final) right now, Its great, I iwish I had this **** in college lol
no joke Im gettin about 3 hrs straight in a night
Ill study for 50 minutes take 15 min off and do 50 min again
Im retaining far more knowledge then i thought i would early on.
Tomm night Ill take another practice final my goal is 80-85% to be comfortable
Outside backer
04-22-2007, 11:52 AM
t-minus 1 week. time to earn this money.
im a bit nervous already
Outside backer
04-24-2007, 04:19 PM
Its Crunch time now. less then a week away. Im starting to pysch myself out a bit. Ive never taken a test that actually really means anything. I mean all thru college i did fine on test and if i jacked up I could rebound. None of those tests meant a pay increase, and none of those tests only come one time a yr. SO my nerves are kickin in. Im a good tester and all but ugh
I find taking 1.5 scoops really really does the trick for me. I dunno if its weight dependent. But I think that is my sweet spot. I love the plifting feeling I get mentally right about 20 minutes after I start drinking it
SNS8778
04-25-2007, 09:17 AM
I find taking 1.5 scoops really really does the trick for me. I dunno if its weight dependent. But I think that is my sweet spot. I love the plifting feeling I get mentally right about 20 minutes after I start drinking it
I think its honestly more individual tolerance dependant rather than weight dependant.
Glad you are enjoying it. Alot of people have varying feelings about using it pre-workout, but it works well for me because I need more of the focused motivated feeling before I go train rather than just an all out energy buzz.
Outside backer
04-29-2007, 06:48 AM
2 days left. My shop gave me monday off to study and what not so since yesterday for 6 hrs a day its been
45 min study 15 min break
45 min study 15 min break
Im averaging about mid 80's on my practice tests now.
Im mentally just about had it with studying lol. Ill be glad when it is done. I just finished my frist session this morning. without focus xt and i found myself switching back and forth to espn.com and reading lol
so Im mixing up a serving right now
Bloute
04-29-2007, 08:44 AM
2 days left. My shop gave me monday off to study and what not so since yesterday for 6 hrs a day its been
45 min study 15 min break
45 min study 15 min break
Im averaging about mid 80's on my practice tests now.
Im mentally just about had it with studying lol. Ill be glad when it is done. I just finished my frist session this morning. without focus xt and i found myself switching back and forth to espn.com and reading lol
so Im mixing up a serving right now
Grat job outside ! :D
Outside backer
05-01-2007, 03:09 PM
so I just got back from my 5 hr of testing.
by far the hardest test ive taken ( 2 parts) i feel confident on the one part and totally bombed the 2nd part i just know it
now I have to sit and wait til august to know if i made it
SNS8778
05-01-2007, 03:12 PM
so I just got back from my 5 hr of testing.
by far the hardest test ive taken ( 2 parts) i feel confident on the one part and totally bombed the 2nd part i just know it
now I have to sit and wait til august to know if i made it
That wait time sucks badly. Glad you feel confident on one part and hope u fare better on the other than you think.
Outside backer
08-15-2007, 04:18 AM
The wait is over and the day is finally here, t minus 45 min til i go see if I made it
haiz69
08-15-2007, 05:19 AM
The wait is over and the day is finally here, t minus 45 min til i go see if I made it
Good luck OB!!!!
Outside backer
08-15-2007, 11:57 PM
WOOOHOOOO
I demolished that test.
i scored a 291 our cutoff was 258
i scored in the top 3 in my career field
first time testing and I made it. I sew on staff early next yr
haiz69
08-16-2007, 04:38 AM
Solid! Congrats!
Outside backer
08-17-2007, 01:57 AM
thank you thank you
all those months studying and Focuz XT getting me thru the long nights im sure paid off.
i woulda never been able to study for 4 hrs at a clip like i was
its very rare to make it your first time competing against others who have tested 2-3 even 4 times
and 2 be number 3 out of the whole career field was great