Red Acid Gen 2 Log

[nithos]

I am a little behind starting my log due to a Respiratory Infection that had me out of the gym for 3 weeks. A big thanks to the CL guys for allowing me to log this product for them. I previously ran a two bottle log of Gen 1 Red Acid. After I ironed out the lethargy issue, I had solid results with the product.

Because of the recent unplanned layoff from the gym, I am going to be running a pretty conservative lifting routine to what I was running. Basically, I am going to run a 3 day split "Hardgainers" type workout, followed with 20 minutes of mod-high intensity cardio and do 45 minutes of low-mod intensity cardio on my off days with Sundays completely off.

Day One:
Dips 2 x 6-8
DB Incline Press 2 x 10-12
DB Shoulder Press 2 x 6-8
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2 x 10-12

Day Two:
Pull-Up 3 sets to failure
Barbell Row 2 x 8
Dumbell Curl 1 x 10
Heavy Abs 3 x 10

Day Three
Squats 2 x 10
Deadlifts, or Stiff-Legged Deadlift 1 x 10
Reverse Hypers 2 x 8-10


Example Diet for today:
6:15 - 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup ff cottage cheese, 1 oz almonds
9:00 - 8 oz roasted chicken with 3 cup romain salad
11:30 - Lifting
1:00 - PWO Shake
3:00 - 8 oz meatloaf (healthy style), 1.5 cups steamed broccoli
6:00 - 8 oz grilled chicken breast, 1.5 cups green beens
9:00 - 1 cup ff cottage cheese, 1 oz walnuts

I also supplement with Sesathin, Fish Oil and Lecithin, so add ~150 calories for my EFAs.

If I remember correctly, that puts me at about 2500-2700 calories with pretty much a 40/35/25 split.

Starting weight and measurements to come later.

[cervasa1977]

Glad to hear that you are finally better and back to working out looking forward to the log

[bongd]

Time away from the gym is always brutal. Good to hear that you’re feeling chipper enough to head back. Best of luck, man!

[nithos]

I took a single dose of RA 60 minutes prior to heading to the gym. No jitters, no noticable energy increases, so no noticable effects as of now 2.5 hours after taking it.

Workout:
Dips 2x8 @ BW
DB Incline Press 2x12 @ 45
DB Shoulder Press 2x8 @ 30
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2x12 @ 50

20 minutes eliptical Interval Cardio (Average Heart Rate ~ 135bpm)

Workout was good, my strength seems ok, but my muscle endurance is shot. The first 50% of the reps were cake, the next 25% still easy, but that last 25% took some work.

[nithos]

30 minutes on the eliptical
130-140 bpm

Still not really noticing anything from the Red Acid. Took it 45 minutes prior to cardio today.

[FORCE RECON]

Hey man, looks good!......I am interested in seeing how well this product works...

[nithos]

Day Two:
Pulldown 3x6-8 @ 200
Barbell Row 2x10 @ 115
Dumbell Curl 1x10 @ 30
Heavy Abs 3x10 @ 140

[nithos]

Weighed in at 252 this morning. As I was breaking out the tape measure and calipers, the baby had a poop explosion in his diaper. So the rest of the morning was spent cleaning him up.

Today is an off day.

[nithos]

I got the flu this weekend. In the last four days, I have basically been living off a sleeve of townhouse crackers and a box of junor mints. If I try to go much beyond that, bad things happen.

Needless to say, I have not been taking the Red Acid.

[nithos]

Weighed in at 248 this morning. Obviously the weight didn't go down for the right reasons.

I was actually hungry when I woke up. First time I have been hungry since Thursday.

I will continue my workout and the RA tomorrow.

[nithos]

30 minutes on the eliptical
120-130 bpm

Still not really noticing anything from the Red Acid. Took it 70 minutes prior to cardio today.

Felt good to get back to the gym.

Diet:
Meal 1 - 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup cottage cheese
Meal 2 - Homemade chicken "tortilla" soup (no tortillas)
PreWO - 1 Scoop Primal EAA
PostWO - 1 Scoop Primal EAA + 1 scoop I-Pro
Meal 3 - 6oz chicken breast, 3 cups roman salad, 1 tbs ff ranch.
Meal 4 - ??? Probably pork tenderloin with some steamed broc. ???
Meal 5 - 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 oz walnuts

[nithos]

Squats 2 x 10 @ 135
Deadlifts 1 x 10 @ 135
Reverse Hypers 2 x 10 @ BW

25 minutes on the elliptical 140-145bpm

[FORCE RECON]

Squats 2 x 10 @ 135
Deadlifts 1 x 10 @ 135
Reverse Hypers 2 x 10 @ BW

25 minutes on the elliptical 140-145bpm

what your weight at now?

[nithos]

what your weight at now?
Yeah, I know the weights are horid, but my strength was shot because of the flu. For some reason my balance was off on the ATG Squats too. I shouldn't have any issue bumping those up 50% or so this week.

I will weigh in on Wed. I would guess 250ish since I expect a little rebound after recovering from the flu.

I am beginning the 2x a day dosing. I am noticing a slight increase in energy levels, but nothing jittery. Maybe I didn't notice them when taking it preworkout because the workout kick my butt.

I have a full day meeting today and I am on baby duty tonight, so today is an off day. I did get in about 2 hours of soccer over the weekend though.

[nithos]

Dips 2x8 @ BW
DB Incline Press 2x12 @ 55
DB Shoulder Press 2x8 @ 30
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2x12 @ 50

20 minutes eliptical Interval Cardio (Average Heart Rate ~ 145bpm)

[nithos]

Didn't do a very good job at keeping the log updated while out of the office.

Wed: 30 minutes of cardio
Thr: Off
Fri: Back Workout + 20 minutes of cardio
Sat: 30 minutes of cardio

[nithos]

Dips 2x8 @ BW
DB Incline Press 2x12 @ 55
DB Shoulder Press 2x8 @ 35
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2x12 @ 50

15 minutes ArcTrainer "Strength" Interval Cardio (Average Heart Rate ~ 145bpm)

[anth28]

Great log so far! I will be keeping an eye open...Im also running a red acid gen 2 log as well. Would be interesting to compare notes.:)

[nithos]

30 minutes of cardio on the arctrainer. Heart Rate = 125-135

I am starting to like the arctrainer. Similar to an elipical, but the range of motion is more comfortable to me.

[FORCE RECON]

good job man! Keep it up!

[nithos]

Pulldown 3x8 @ 200
Barbell Row 2x10 @ 135
Dumbell Curl 1x10 @ 30
Heavy Abs 3x10 @ 140

12 minutes of Interval Cardio on the Arctrainer Strength mode. 140-150 bpm.

[nithos]

30 minutes of cardio on the arctrainer. Heart Rate = 125-135

[nithos]

Just a quick update:

I would say that the RA has caused absolutely no appetite suppression for me.

Energy levels are a little higher, I mostly notice this 30-40 minutes after my workouts. I will be totally whiped out from lifting, but then my energy levels will slowly climb back to a little higher than normal.

I think I sweat a little more while taking RA, not much, but it's hard to tell because the HAVC in this building has a mind of it's own.

[nithos]

Monday:
Dips 2x8 @ BW
DB Incline Press 2x12 @ 55
DB Shoulder Press 2x8 @ 35
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2x12 @ 50

15 minutes ArcTrainer "Strength" Interval Cardio level 3 (Average Heart Rate ~ 155bpm)

Tuesday:
30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Heart Rate = 125-135

Wednesday:
Squats 2x10 @ 185
Deadlifts, or Stiff-Legged Deadlift 1x10 @ 185
Reverse Hypers 2x8 @ BW

15 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Heart Rate = 135-145

[STEADY]

Hang in there nithos. Sounds like you have a lot going on. I am interested in this sup as well. I had a bulk turn bad, but I'll start my own log for that.

Keep us updated...

[nithos]

Friday:
Pulldown 3x8 @ 200
Barbell Row 2x10 @ 135
Dumbell Curl 1x10 @ 30
Heavy Abs 3x10 @ 140

12 minutes of Interval Cardio on the Arctrainer Strength mode. 140-150 bpm.

Saturday:
30 minutes on the treadmill

Monday:
Dips 2x8 @ BW
DB Incline Press 3x12 @ 60
DB Shoulder Press 2x8 @ 35
Tricep Rope Pushdowns 2x12 @ 50

12 minutes ArcTrainer "Strength" Interval Cardio (Average Heart Rate ~ 145bpm)

[nithos]

Hang in there nithos. Sounds like you have a lot going on. I am interested in this sup as well. I had a bulk turn bad, but I'll start my own log for that.

Keep us updated...

I had a good bulk, but then a lot of outside forces (home gym flooded twice, pregnant wife, newborn in the NICU, soccer injuries) prevented me from working out regularly while I was use to eating bulking calories. That's never good.

[STEADY]

I had a good bulk, but then a lot of outside forces (home gym flooded twice, pregnant wife, newborn in the NICU, soccer injuries) prevented me from working out regularly while I was use to eating bulking calories. That's never good.

That does sound brutal! I really hate to hear that about your newborn. I hope that all works out for you.

And hopefully the RA2 will prove to be helpful.

[nithos]

That does sound brutal! I really hate to hear that about your newborn. I hope that all works out for you.

And hopefully the RA2 will prove to be helpful.
He just turned 6 months and is strong as an ox now. But that week in the NICU was brutal.

Wednesday:
Squats 2x10 @ 185
Deadlifts 1x10 @ 185
Reverse Hypers 2x8 @ BW

20 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Heart Rate = 135-145

[nithos]

Thursday:
30 minutes on the ArcTrainer

Friday:
Pulldown 3x8 @ 200
Barbell Row 2x10 @ 135
Dumbell Curl 1x10 @ 30
Heavy Abs 3x10 @ 140

15 minutes ArcTrainer "Strength" Interval Cardio level 3 (Average Heart Rate ~ 155bpm)