Time To Get Cut (no emo) With MST's Shred XS Hardcore

[~~Aries~~]

:eek: I hate losing stuff :D.

Yeah me too :mad: Some stuff though deserves to be lost. Things like holy underwear, stray cats, worthless ex's, ect.

[dbc5]

Yeah me too :mad: Some stuff though deserves to be lost. Things like holy underwear, stray cats, worthless ex's, ect.

Its absolutly true, especially the worthless ex's one, haha.

[~~Aries~~]

Its absolutly true, especially the worthless ex's one, haha.

LOL..yeah, I've throw a few of those away.

[vtwizzie]

holy underwear....

as in bought from a church?


couldn't resist.

[5Six]

WTF is holy underwear?

[ncangey0513]

GFC! (no KFC)

wave bye bye to the lh's. :D bet it feels great to be making progress!

[~~Aries~~]

holy underwear....

as in bought from a church?


couldn't resist.


WTF is holy underwear?


GFC! (no KFC)

wave bye bye to the lh's. :D bet it feels great to be making progress!

Ok listen. Underwear that has holes in it, damn. :mad: Kurt, your vocab and spelling hasn't been that great lately so stop picking ;)

Yeah, it feels nice, but it's not over yet. There's still too much junk to be too happy. Progress is progress though.

I'm feeling a little sick. I just got over a migraine that hit hard and fast and still feeling nauseous from it. I freaking hate migraines. I haven't even eaten dinner yet. Don't know if I will either. Maybe a little something. Kind of late to be eating too much though.

[Skull Crusher Chris]

I'm feeling a little sick. I just got over a migraine that hit hard and fast and still feeling nauseous from it. I freaking hate migraines. I haven't even eaten dinner yet. Don't know if I will either. Maybe a little something. Kind of late to be eating too much though.

Sorry to hear that Aires, hope you feel better. A good night sleep really seems to help out with those.

[~~Aries~~]

Sorry to hear that Aires, hope you feel better. A good night sleep really seems to help out with those.

Thanks Chris. I get them too often. Luckily I popped some meds before it got too bad, otherwise they can put me out of commission for a couple hours. I've almost gone to the ER a couple times they were so bad.

[Skull Crusher Chris]

Thanks Chris. I get them too often. Luckily I popped some meds before it got too bad, otherwise they can put me out of commission for a couple hours. I've almost gone to the ER a couple times they were so bad.

My Mom gets bad ones like that, so I know what they can do to people. Again sorry to hear about that, it can be rough. Hope you feel better tomorrow.

[~~Aries~~]

Wednesday August 15th-Day 24

Exercise-Wednesday:Lats/Traps/Shoulders


Barbell Shrugs: 30lbs - 10,10,8
Upright Cable Rows: 3 X 12
Standing Upright Barbell Rows: 30 lbs 3 X 8
Elevated Cable Rows: 3 X 12
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 12
Behind Head Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 12
Standing Military Presses: bar- 2 X 8 :(


Cardio


40 min on elliptical


Diet


Breakfast: Strawberries w/wheat waffles
Lunch: Chicken w/salad
Pre-WO: 1 c oatmeal
Post-WO: Whey Shake
Dinner: Nothing
Snack: watermelon
Beverages: Water flavored w/ Crystal Light

Shred xs Hardcore Musings


Energy: Two pills is more than enough for me. It can make me feel a little jittery or sick if I don't eat soon wnough after taking them. I think the adrenal support has made me more sensitive over time.
Mood: Eh, same
Appetite Suppression: Same as before.
Thermogenic Effect: Haven't noticed increased sweating for a little while. I'm more cold than anything but the weather has been very mild getting down into the 50's at night.
Side Effects: Nothing to note.


Other Musings

My freaking shoulders are crap still. I can't lift anything. Very mad about it, but what can you do. I'll just keep trying to strengthen them.

I got a bad migraine yesterday before dinner, so I was unable to eat at all. It passed around 8:30 or so, which to me is too late to eat dinner so I just had some fruit.

OMG I love this song.
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[~~Aries~~]

Just some awesome songs. I'm bored.

T3bht7S-3vI

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That's all for now. I could go on all day. Hope some of you like some of these.

[Dfresh2787]

I wish my body fat was emo so it would cut itself..

[Back Double Biceps18]

Way to hit the shoulders and lats Brandy! Numbers look good to me! Sorry to hear about the shoulder pain and migrane, that can ruin any workout/day and seems like you made the best out of the situation. As someone who can relate to shoulder pain, it definitly sucks to be doing any workouts when your shoulders aren't 100%. Has this been a nagging thing for you?

Also, when are we going to eat ice cream? I feel like ice cream.....:cool:

[dbc5]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder pain. Im assuming the joint supplement isnt working as well as you hoped :(.

[~~Aries~~]

Way to hit the shoulders and lats Brandy! Numbers look good to me! Sorry to hear about the shoulder pain and migrane, that can ruin any workout/day and seems like you made the best out of the situation. As someone who can relate to shoulder pain, it definitly sucks to be doing any workouts when your shoulders aren't 100%. Has this been a nagging thing for you?

Also, when are we going to eat ice cream? I feel like ice cream.....:cool:

My shoulders have been weak and creaking for quite a long time. They're just so weak and it's hard to strengthen them when it hurts to work them too much.

LOL...I'd love to have that ice cream with you, but I don't think it would do my diet or my body any good. Perhaps some fat free frozen yogurt. Mmmmmmm that does sound yummy.


Sorry to hear about the shoulder pain. Im assuming the joint supplement isnt working as well as you hoped :(.

Well it's more my fault than anything cause I haven't been taking it everyday. I forget a lot and I hate taking tons of pills. Guess I should either take it like I am supposed to or quit whining. :o

[okinawanqt]

Sorry it's taken me so long to subscribe, lol! It's so weird that you mention your shoulders hurting because I was just watching this fitness segment on the news and the trainer said to use a resistance band to help bad shoulders.

[5Six]

A new song that you will prolly enjoy. I think this song is pretty sick also :D

Kayne West ft Daft Punk - Stronger

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[ncangey0513]

lotsa bad music being scattered throughout.

i'll throw it out there that diamond david lee roth and eddie van halen are going on tour soon. anyone else as excited as i am?! :)

[5Six]

lotsa bad music being scattered throughout.

i'll throw it out there that diamond david lee roth and eddie van halen are going on tour soon. anyone else as excited as i am?! :)

Hush! My song is good :mad:

That sounds like a solid tour though!

[ncangey0513]

Hush! My song is good :mad:

That sounds like a solid tour though!

'bout time van halen got back together for one more go around.

[~~Aries~~]

Thursday August 16th-Day 25

Exercise-Thursday:Abs/Glutes


Air Bike: 3 X 30
Alternate Heel Touchers: 3 X 30 each side
Reverse Crunches: 3 X 30
Oblique Crunches: 3 X 30 each side
Leg Lifts: 3 X 15 each leg
Plie Squats: body weight only 3 X 15


Cardio


40 min on elliptical


Diet


Breakfast: 2 egg omelet w/mozz cheese
Lunch: Tuna on wheat w/salad
Pre-WO: None
Post-WO: None
Dinner: Grilled Pork w/salad & green beans
Snacks: grapes
Beverages: Water flavored w/ Crystal Light

Shred xs Hardcore Musings


Energy: Nothing new to report. Still same.
Mood: No noticeable change.
Appetite Suppression: Does well then wears off later in the day.
Thermogenic Effect: Nothing noticeable outside of cardio sweats.
Side Effects: Nothing.



Other Musings

Will update later today or tomorrow on leg day.



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[~~Aries~~]

Sorry it's taken me so long to subscribe, lol! It's so weird that you mention your shoulders hurting because I was just watching this fitness segment on the news and the trainer said to use a resistance band to help bad shoulders.

Hey Girl. Don't even worry about it. There's not much going on in here but a bunch of BS and hating my music...lol.


A new song that you will prolly enjoy. I think this song is pretty sick also :D

Kayne West ft Daft Punk - Stronger


Yeah not too bad. He's got some good songs.


lotsa bad music being scattered throughout.

i'll throw it out there that diamond david lee roth and eddie van halen are going on tour soon. anyone else as excited as i am?! :)

You don't have to hit play you know. I do have good taste in music.

[Amysangel]

I totally think you have great taste in music Brandy, since it is very similar to mine! ;)

Hope you are having a great Friday! I hate taking tons of pills, I have to set my alarm on my phone to remind myself to take stuff! :p

[ncangey0513]

You don't have to hit play you know. I do have good taste in music.
Geez, harsh answer. :) I was only kidding. I love UKG, although I prefer Everything About You over Cats in the Cradle. I thought at first that video was Unforgiven I by Metallica, one of my faves.

Anyways, everything is still looking good. Keep up the good work.

[~~Aries~~]

I totally think you have great taste in music Brandy, since it is very similar to mine! ;)

Hope you are having a great Friday! I hate taking tons of pills, I have to set my alarm on my phone to remind myself to take stuff! :p

Have a good weekend. Glad you like the music.


Geez, harsh answer. :) I was only kidding. I love UKG, although I prefer Everything About You over Cats in the Cradle. I thought at first that video was Unforgiven I by Metallica, one of my faves.

Anyways, everything is still looking good. Keep up the good work.

Didn't mean for it to come off harsh like that. I still wasn't completely awake. I don't imagine a lot of guys would like the same music as me. Hell, my hubby likes country and I can't listen to it a lot. I love Metallica too. Enter Sandman rocks.

[dbc5]

Looks like a solid workout Crew Chief :D.

[Back Double Biceps18]

Good job Brandy on the workout. PM is on its way some time tonight!

[~~Aries~~]

Looks like a solid workout Crew Chief :D.

LOL....That's me.


Good job Brandy on the workout. PM is on its way some time tonight!

Alrighty. I won't be on much if at all this weekend cause of hubby coming home. Also my younger son comes home tomorrow finally. Gonna be a full house again. I'll get back to you whenever I can.

[~~Aries~~]

Little update. I only got about 3.5 hrs sleep last night yet I don't feel really tired. At least not now. I'm having a really bad problem with insomnia. You would think someone who is used to going to bed at the latest 11 pm would be dead tired at 3am and fall right to sleep. Well, not me. I didn't fall asleep until almost 4am and got up at 7:30 by two rowdy boys not wanting to be quiet. This has been going on for over a week now.

Another weird thing is I woke up this morning and my knee is all messed up. If it bends more than a few degrees I get this excruciating pain running through it. I have no clue what I did to it. I just woke up and that's how it was. How can you hurt your knee when sleeping? I'm hoping it feels better soon :(

My son got back safe and sound last night. I really missed him. He's too busy playing with his brother whom he hasn't seen for a month. Anyway, that's it for now.

[dbc5]

Glad your son got back safe but I am really sorry to hear about both the knee and sleep issues. I dont really have much advice about helping with the sleep. All I know is that it sucks. However, because of my crappy knee, I have alot of advice for the knee pain. Try taking a gallon ziplock bag filled with ice, and then saran wrap that to your knee. Then take some tape and just secure the saran wrap tight enough to hold the ice in place. After about 45 minutes of icing, it should feel better. Try that once or twice a day.

[~~Aries~~]

Glad your son got back safe but I am really sorry to hear about both the knee and sleep issues. I dont really have much advice about helping with the sleep. All I know is that it sucks. However, because of my crappy knee, I have alot of advice for the knee pain. Try taking a gallon ziplock bag filled with ice, and then saran wrap that to your knee. Then take some tape and just secure the saran wrap tight enough to hold the ice in place. After about 45 minutes of icing, it should feel better. Try that once or twice a day.

Actually, now my knee isn't hurting anymore. It was really weird. I guess I just slept on it wrong and it took a little bit to work the kink out. Tiredness is starting to hit a little bit.

[~~Aries~~]

I slept like a freaking rock last night. Passed out around 11pm and got to sleep in until 9am. Pure bliss.

OT-hubby will only be gone another 2-3 wks, then home every night so that's awesome. I will be looking for a job again soon, probably when the boys go back to school. More than likely I'll be working 2nd shift so daycare is cut down to a minimum. Sucks, but you do what you have to. That will also mess up my training a little, but I'll work it out. Huge county fair started today and we are going Sat. Pretty excited cause those things are tons of fun. Looks like Sat will be my cheat day :o Sun I have to go to my Nephews b-day party, uh oh. Might be a bad weekend eating wise.....lol.

[~~Aries~~]

Quick update. I think I pulled a muscle in my stomach. How, I have no idea really, but it's hurts like hell and I am walking bent over. Needless to say there will be no training or cardio until it gets better. I have some left over muscle relaxers from last time I pulled a muscle, so hopefully they help. I'm just going to take it easy for now. :(

[dbc5]

Quick update. I think I pulled a muscle in my stomach. How, I have no idea really, but it's hurts like hell and I am walking bent over. Needless to say there will be no training or cardio until it gets better. I have some left over muscle relaxers from last time I pulled a muscle, so hopefully they help. I'm just going to take it easy for now. :(

Pulled muscles are the worst. I hate when I have to walk all hunched over because I know I look like an idiot but cant do anything about it. Hopefully it gets better really soon so you can enjoy the fair.

[~~Aries~~]

Pulled muscles are the worst. I hate when I have to walk all hunched over because I know I look like an idiot but cant do anything about it. Hopefully it gets better really soon so you can enjoy the fair.

Thanks. I've pulled many muscles in my day. Mostly my neck or back. Once a calf (sp?) from lifting and boy did that suck. I couldn't even straighten my leg out, but luckily the doc gave me some good pills for it. This sucks cause you don't really realize how much you use your stomach until you can't. My kids are saying I look like an old lady walking around....lol. Back to laying on the couch.

[Back Double Biceps18]

Quick update. I think I pulled a muscle in my stomach. How, I have no idea really, but it's hurts like hell and I am walking bent over. Needless to say there will be no training or cardio until it gets better. I have some left over muscle relaxers from last time I pulled a muscle, so hopefully they help. I'm just going to take it easy for now. :(

I actually pulled a muscle in my stomach to yesterday. Doing tricep pushdowns believe it or not! Not bad enough to stop my workout, I really felt it an hour later though. Worse thing is though nothing you can really do for it, messaging your stomach just doesn't do anything......for me atleast! Good idea on tkaing it easy.

[Amysangel]

Ouch and ouch! That's the worst girl. I hope you are feeling better with it today. Muscle relaxers FTW! :D

[~~Aries~~]

I actually pulled a muscle in my stomach to yesterday. Doing tricep pushdowns believe it or not! Not bad enough to stop my workout, I really felt it an hour later though. Worse thing is though nothing you can really do for it, messaging your stomach just doesn't do anything......for me atleast! Good idea on tkaing it easy.

You trying to copy me or what ;) That sucks for sure. I would take it easy or at least be careful so you don't make it worse. I'm just lucky I have left over meds cause I don't have insurance currently with hubby getting a new job. They don't do benefits until 90 days :( So I am trying not to get sick or hurt.


Ouch and ouch! That's the worst girl. I hope you are feeling better with it today. Muscle relaxers FTW! :D

I'm feeling a little bit better, but still tender. If I stay still it's ok, but as soon as I start moving around it starts pulling and cramping. So I figure I'll just give it all the rest it needs so I don't make it worse. Almost feels like having a c-section again.

[~~Aries~~]

Update: I'm feeling a lot better pain wise. It's still a little slow going, but I think the muscle relaxers are doing their job. I feel less tightening and spasming going on compared to a few days ago. I'm not walking bent over as much. I just have to be careful when getting up from sitting or lying and such. I'm still going to take it easy. I'm thinking this week might be a wash, which sucks but health is more important than anything else. Good news is my weight has not increased at all. I'm watching my diet carefully since I can't workout. No pre-post meals right now either. Bear with me a little longer MST. :)

[dbc5]

Update: I'm feeling a lot better pain wise. It's still a little slow going, but I think the muscle relaxers are doing their job. I feel less tightening and spasming going on compared to a few days ago. I'm not walking bent over as much. I just have to be careful when getting up from sitting or lying and such. I'm still going to take it easy. I'm thinking this week might be a wash, which sucks but health is more important than anything else. Good news is my weight has not increased at all. I'm watching my diet carefully since I can't workout. No pre-post meals right now either. Bear with me a little longer MST. :)

Congrats for being smart and taking it easy. I think too often I am stubborn when I have something wrong and it always comes back to bite me.

[~~Aries~~]

Congrats for being smart and taking it easy. I think too often I am stubborn when I have something wrong and it always comes back to bite me.

It'd probably be different if it was a different area or something, but you need your stomach for everything. To lift, bend, turn, ect. The pain kept me smart...lol. Eh, everyone needs a rest once in awhile anyway. This was just unscheduled.

[~~Aries~~]

Well, I'm felling a lot better now. I'll be back to business on Monday thank goodness. I've felt like a slug all week. Sadness though cause I did gain a lb back :( Diet was ok, but I did manage a couple unplanned cheats :o Back on the wagon next week. Until then......

[dbc5]

Well, I'm felling a lot better now. I'll be back to business on Monday thank goodness. I've felt like a slug all week. Sadness though cause I did gain a lb back :( Diet was ok, but I did manage a couple unplanned cheats :o Back on the wagon next week. Until then......

Good to hear you're feeling better. :)

[Back Double Biceps18]

Well, I'm felling a lot better now. I'll be back to business on Monday thank goodness. I've felt like a slug all week. Sadness though cause I did gain a lb back :( Diet was ok, but I did manage a couple unplanned cheats :o Back on the wagon next week. Until then......

Glad you're feeling better Brandy! A pound can be taken care of quite quickly, and considering you said cheats, no problem there. Hope to see you back hittin the weights hard very soon!

[~~Aries~~]

Good to hear you're feeling better. :)


Glad you're feeling better Brandy! A pound can be taken care of quite quickly, and considering you said cheats, no problem there. Hope to see you back hittin the weights hard very soon!

Thank you both. I am back to normal now. Looking forward to hitting the weights today, although not so looking forward to the DOMS....lol.

This log will be coming to an end pretty soon. Weekend wasn't as bad as planned. We didn't go to the fair for some reasons, so no fair food. Passed on cake and ice cream at my nephew's b-day party. Will be going to a different fair this weekend though. I can't wait. Also, this is the last full week my hubby will be gone so I'm really happy about that. Not sure exactly when, but I'll be job hunting pretty soon. Boys go back to school next week, so that will be a nice little break for me. I love em, but they are a handfull sometimes...lol. Anyway, update later.

[Amysangel]

So glad you are feeling better Brandy, you are so right about needing your stomach muscles for everything! When I had my c sections it was a huge wake up call. Have a great week and that pound will be gone in no time! :D

[SPACECLOWN]

Your health is more important than this log so get 100% there is no rush from us.

[dbc5]

Boys go back to school next week, so that will be a nice little break for me.

I feel their pain. I had to go back to school today. I was pumped to get back into the university's gym (its amazing), but the whole studying, tests, and stress thing kinda sucks.

[Back Double Biceps18]

I feel their pain. I had to go back to school today. I was pumped to get back into the university's gym (its amazing), but the whole studying, tests, and stress thing kinda sucks.

I hear ya bro. I'm looking forward to getting back to school but I hear the gym isn't the best. Oh well as long as it has weights I'll lift them. Stress thing kind of sucks to haha.

Good to hear you're ready to roll again Brandy. Look forward to the next couple of updates before this log finishes!

[~~Aries~~]

Monday Aug 27-Day36

Exercise-Back & Arms


Deadlifts: 60lbs @ 10,8,8
Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows: 30lbs @ 12,10,8
Seated Cable Rows: 3 X 15
Upright Barbell Rows: 30 lbs @ 12,10,8
Bench Dips: 3 X 12
Standing Bicep Curls: 30lbs @ 12,10,8
Cable Hammer Curls: 12,10,10
Tricep Pushdown: 3 X 12

Cardio


40 Minutes on Elliptical

Diet


Breakfast: 2 egg omelet with mozz cheese, 1 wheat toast w/jam
Lunch: Tuna on wheat w/salad
Pre-WO: 1 c oats
Post-WO: Whey Shake
Dinner: Tilapia w/sauteed veggies
Snack: Granola bar
Beverages: Water flavored w/ Crystal Light

Shred xs Hardcore Musings


Energy: One thing I am finding out is the longer I take these the more sensitive I become to the stims. I can't take more than two without having sleep issues or feeling jittery and I have to eat no later than 30 min after taking them.
Mood: Still no noticeable change/improvement in mood.
Appetite Suppression: This is the strong effect for me. Does wear off later in the day. Would be great if I could take a second dose.
Thermogenic Effect: Nothing noticeable really.
Side Effects: Sleep issues are the only concern I have.


Other Musings

Well, finally I am back to it. Seems like forever. Strength was okay, but it did take me longer to finish the workout. Cardio sucked, seemed to take forever to finish. I am feeling pretty sore today, which I expected. I should be done by the end of this week, then a final update after. I've noticed a little slimming, but nothing drastic. It's really a struggle getting these last lbs off. My body just doesn't seem to want to let go. :(


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[JHICKS3301]

Don't know what is sexier... Girl doing deads or bent rows!!


Great work is being done here!!!

Keep it up!

[~~Aries~~]

Don't know what is sexier... Girl doing deads or bent rows!!


Great work is being done here!!!

Keep it up!

:o I'll take both. I need all the sexy I can get ;) I really wish I could get my dead # up, but I'm afraid to since I am alone all the time. Thanks for the support too.

[SHOWTIME]

Still looking good here. And yes the Deads are sexy

[~~Aries~~]

Still looking good here. And yes the Deads are sexy

Oh yeah ;)

[5Six]

Yo Brandy, I came across this song awhile back. It is somewhat out of your element, but who knows you might enjoy it. Also ignore the WTF video and just listen to it :p

Edit: The song is Nitin Sawhney - Koyal (Songbird)

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[dbc5]

Wow, looks like you werent messing around once you got back after it. Awsome job.

[ncangey0513]

Good to see ya get back in the gym! Solid looking workout as well.

[~~Aries~~]

Yo Brandy, I came across this song awhile back. It is somewhat out of your element, but who knows you might enjoy it. Also ignore the WTF video and just listen to it :p



That is quite different for sure. Not sure what I think yet. I think I need to listen to it a few more times. Not that this is the same, but I love Cranberries and Enya too.


Wow, looks like you werent messing around once you got back after it. Awsome job.

No, but I am hella sore. :( Even just a week and I get bad DOMS. Those freakin bench dips really do me in...lol.


Good to see ya get back in the gym! Solid looking workout as well.

Thanks. Can't be pussin around for too long or it gets too comfortable.

[B P Spin]

Deadlifts are sexy.

Keep working.

[~~Aries~~]

Tuesday Aug 28th-Day 37

Exercise: Chest & Abs


Barbell Bench Press Wide Grip: 40 lbs -12,10,8
Incline Cable Fly: 12,10,8
Pushups: 3 X 10
Incline Cable Bench Press: 12,12,10
Air Bike: 3 X 30
Alternate Heel Touchers: 3 X 30
Oblique Crunches: 3 X 30 each side
Reverse Crunch: 3 X 30

Cardio


40 min on elliptical



Shred xs Hardcore Musings


Energy: Makes me a little jittery until I eat something.
Mood: No change.
Appetite Suppression: Works well, then lessens as the day goes on.
Thermogenic Effect: Seems to be less apparent the longer I take it. Lots of cardio sweat though.
Side Effects: Sleep, always sleep.


Other Musings

Almost done here. It's been fun to say the least. Many ups and downs though. Will probably have final update up first of next week. Weekend is going to be pretty busy. Going to the fair, then a girl's night out. Then probably a cookout on Monday with friends.

Been a little lazy updating, then my lil girl got sick yesterday. Wed update coming shortly.

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[JHICKS3301]

Nice workout!! and nice Vid :cool:
Metallica FTW!!

[~~Aries~~]

Wednesday August 29th-Day 38

Exercise-Lats/Traps/Shoulders


Barbell Shrugs: 30lbs - 10,10,8
Upright Cable Rows: 3 X 12
Standing Upright Barbell Rows: 30 lbs 3 X 8
Elevated Cable Rows: 3 X 12
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 12
Behind Head Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 12
Standing Military Presses: 20lbs 8,8


Cardio


40 min on elliptical



Shred xs Hardcore Musings


Energy: Same
Mood: No change
Appetite Suppression: Same as before.
Thermogenic Effect: Same as before.
Side Effects: Sleep interuptions sometimes.


Other Musings

Still noticing pain in shoulders. They suck :mad: Guess I just have to keep trying to strengthen them up.

Metallica Kicks Ass People!!!! Love em!


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[~~Aries~~]

Nice workout!! and nice Vid :cool:
Metallica FTW!!

Thanks Sweetie. Abs are still feeling that one...lol. I love Metallica. IMO best old school band ever. Next song in other update is even better to me.

Edit: I have to still spread more e-love before giving you more :(

[JHICKS3301]

Thanks Sweetie. Abs are still feeling that one...lol. I love Metallica. IMO best old school band ever. Next song in other update is even better to me.

I bet they are! I need to do some abs even though I'm bulking. It will be easier to see them when i do finally cut :p

Yeah I love Metallica.. I still rock them in my Ipod while I'm working out. IMO Black was their best CD

[~~Aries~~]

I bet they are! I need to do some abs even though I'm bulking. It will be easier to see them when i do finally cut :p

Yeah I love Metallica.. I still rock them in my Ipod while I'm working out. IMO Black was their best CD

I can't even recall how I got turned onto them. I think I heard Enter Sandman on the radio one day when I was younger and thought it was awesome.

What sucks is that a lot of people think they sold out, but people have to realize is that if you are truly into your music that over time you'll adapt and evolve into something different. Different doesn't have to mean worse. I personally love the way they went. People are fickly creatures anyway.

[~~Aries~~]

I'll be back with a final review in a couple days. SO stay tuned for that. Been a fun ride. I'll probably lay off doing a log for awhile. Let others shine ;) I want to sincerely thank all the people who have continued to support me and my goals. It means a lot and helps so much. You know who you are. Great big thanks to you all. :)

[SHOWTIME]

I'll be back with a final review in a couple days. SO stay tuned for that. Been a fun ride. I'll probably lay off doing a log for awhile. Let others shine ;) I want to sincerely thank all the people who have continued to support me and my goals. It means a lot and helps so much. You know who you are. Great big thanks to you all. :)

Cool I cant wait for the final review

[Back Double Biceps18]

I'll be back with a final review in a couple days. SO stay tuned for that. Been a fun ride. I'll probably lay off doing a log for awhile. Let others shine ;) I want to sincerely thank all the people who have continued to support me and my goals. It means a lot and helps so much. You know who you are. Great big thanks to you all. :)

Look forward to the final review Chief! Are you going to be running anything after but just not logging it?

[dbc5]

I'll be back with a final review in a couple days. SO stay tuned for that. Been a fun ride. I'll probably lay off doing a log for awhile. Let others shine ;) I want to sincerely thank all the people who have continued to support me and my goals. It means a lot and helps so much. You know who you are. Great big thanks to you all. :)

Final review should be great. I guess if you arent going to be doing any logs for awhile, it will give you more time to spend in mine :D.

[~~Aries~~]

Look forward to the final review Chief! Are you going to be running anything after but just not logging it?

I'm probably going to do Leviathan. I just ordered it cause of the great price. Not probably going to log it thouh.


Final review should be great. I guess if you arent going to be doing any logs for awhile, it will give you more time to spend in mine :D.


LOL....so true

[~~Aries~~]

Final Review of Shred XS Hardcore

Energy: For the first couple of days the energy kind of hit me a little hard. It made me feel jittery and a little anxious. About the 4th day into it that calmed down and it provided me with a nice steady energy that lasted for hours. As the days went on I became a little sensitive to them again and could only think it had to do with the adrenal support Shred provides and that it made me more sensitive to the stim effects. Not really a bad thing but I would for sure have to eat no more than 30 min later or the jittery sick feeling would start. Second dose I was doing did not effect me that way at all. For me personally this stuff is a pretty strong stim. I would like to note that I was off pretty much all stims like caffeine a good month or so prior to the start of this log and rarely had any during.

Mood: I never really noticed any positive changes in mood during the entire log. Truthfully I noticed the opposite. For awhile, although I never really commented on it I began feeling quite irritable, almost depressive qualities. It was strange and I cannot absolutely tie it to the Shred, but do feel it might have had some role in it. Hydroxycut back in the day did the same to me, but much worse where I had to stop taking it. Anyway, this did nothing in the mood department.

Appetite Suppression: This was a great appetite suppressant for me. Sometimes I had to force myself to eat what I needed. Very little snacking or cravings which was a big plus to me. It wore off later in the day around dinner, but a second dose after lunch or so would keep it going. Great appetite suppressant.

Thermogenic Effect: For a period of time I really felt the thermo effects, especially during cardio. I would sweat buckets which I never really do. These effects kind of wore off at other times besides cardio. I would also notice that into the end of my first set I would start sweating which never happens with me normally. Usually it would start around the third exercise or so.

Side Effects: Unfortunately my sleep was effected a lot using Shred. At first I thought I was taking the last dose too late so took it earlier with no decrease in sleep pattern problems. I eventually dropped the second dose and only took 2 first thing in the morning. I still continued to have difficulty falling asleep, so I started taking an OTC sleep aid to combat this and it worked great. I just didn't want to have to take a sleep aid every night and get used to it. I want to note that I am sensitive to stims to a certain extent, especially since I gave up my coffee addiction.

Fat Loss: This is the area I am torn on. My weight jumped around a lot during this log. It went as high as 147 down to 139 never really settling down. I've never monitored my sodium intake so that could have something to do with it. To be technical as I am sitting still at 140 that means I only lost 1 lb, which is crappy. However, with the way my weight bounced around it's really hard to tell of the fat loss. I did notice a slimming around my waist particularily my love handle region. I cannot say that this was the best fat loss supp cause of my results. I do however, think things might have progressed more if I was able to take that second dose without side effects. Unfortunately not everything will work for everyone.

Final Thoughts: Overall I think this is a pretty solid product stim wise and for an appetite suppresant. To me the adrenal support they claim is great. I've never become more sensitive to a product the longer I take it. Usually it's the opposite. The energy is pretty clean with no real crashing. I kind of wished there was a crash then maybe I could have gotten to sleep better ;) I wouldn't count on it for improving mood, at least not for me.

I say give it a shot especially if you are looking for a pretty strong stim effect. Only reason for me not to buy is the sleep issues. I don't recall it effecting others the same. Might be better suited to men or someone not so sensitive to the stims.

Thank You

I would like to sincerely thank Millenium Sports for the opportunity to try out their product. I had a fun time.

And thank you to those of you that followed along and showed your support. It really helps keep a person on track and to keep going no matter the obstacles. A sincere Thank You to my BB.com Friends :)

[SHOWTIME]

Great review!

Very detailed..Good Job!

[dbc5]

Wow!!! Awsome final review. Very detailed. This whole log has been great and the progress you have made has been very impressive. It was a pleasure to follow along :).

[~~Aries~~]

Great review!

Very detailed..Good Job!


Wow!!! Awsome final review. Very detailed. This whole log has been great and the progress you have made has been very impressive. It was a pleasure to follow along :).

Thanks guys. Everything is much appreciated.

[Back Double Biceps18]

Holy crap! What a final review Brandy. Nicely done, I look forward to future logs and also to seeing you reach your goals! Good luck and keep it up you are doing fantastic!

[~~Aries~~]

Holy crap! What a final review Brandy. Nicely done, I look forward to future logs and also to seeing you reach your goals! Good luck and keep it up you are doing fantastic!

Thanks Nate. If a company is willing to give me a free product to try I do my best to comensate them back. I'll probably take some time off doing a log since it can be so time consuming, but there will most def be one in the future. Thanks for the never ending support. Much appreciated.

[Big_Tom(tk)]

Great review!!

[B P Spin]

Your regular updates, thoughts, and detail made this a very good log, Aries.

Good job.

[~~Aries~~]

Great review!!


Your regular updates, thoughts, and detail made this a very good log, Aries.

Good job.

Thank you both. Glad you enjoyed. Maybe one day in the future you'll get to enjoy another of my logs ;)

[ncangey0513]

AWESOME log and final review, Brandy! I'd like to offer a big thanks on behalf of everyone at Millennium Sport Technologies. Your log was detailed, honest and fun. There's really nothing more we could have asked of you. I'm glad to see, for the most part, that you enjoyed Shred-XS HARDCORE. Hopefully you'll keep us in mind when we offer future testing spots. Best of luck in all of your future plans. Once again, thanks for the GREAT log!! :cool:

[~~Aries~~]

AWESOME log and final review, Brandy! I'd like to offer a big thanks on behalf of everyone at Millennium Sport Technologies. Your log was detailed, honest and fun. There's really nothing more we could have asked of you. I'm glad to see, for the most part, that you enjoyed Shred-XS HARDCORE. Hopefully you'll keep us in mind when we offer future testing spots. Best of luck in all of your future plans. Once again, thanks for the GREAT log!! :cool:

You are very welcome. I had a great time.