Activate Bridging Cycle Log

[PSKlifter]

Log Intro

We all know that feeling once pct is over and your simply fiending for the next cycle. If pct was done correctly, than all levels should be pretty much back to normal. Yet still feels like something is missing etc. The purpose of this log is to assess Activate's usefullness during this time, acting as a bridging compound between cycles.

http://www.designersupps.com/produc...ps/activate.pdf


The last cycle was relatively mild, just enough to provide a proper boost during a recomposition phase. Was not looking for huge gains or the like, so this would explain the low dose. It was 3 weeks in duration, at only 10mg every other day. Pct consisted of Nolvadex and RXT plus all supporting supplements. The next cycle to come will be a true bulking cycle, and will look similar to what many of you are used to.

The Activate will be taken in the standard dosage, that is 5 pills, 4 times daily. At this point, these servings will fall on breakfast, lunch, dinner and pwo.

For the first week, the posts will include routine and diet. But due to the fact they will remain constant, reiterating those posts would be superfluous. I already know some will question certain aspects of this, but there is a reason behind everything so feel free to ask if curious.

The log will be updated at the end of each day, so I apologize ahead of time of things seem to switch between present and past tense. Will try to keep consistant.

Main goals will be strength maintenace, bf control, while still trying to slowly and cleanly gain. This is by no means a bulk, and just slightly over maintenance to achieve this.

Things to be included will be incremental changes in weight, bf, reps and weight on any given lift. Also bodily changes whether visually or internally (feelings) as well as any thoughts relevant to the current trial. Thanks to Rob who helped make this happen, hopefully the info that will be contained will be found useful.

[turkish]

Natural bridging, eh? Should be interesting.
Good luck PSK!

[Rage (SoCal)]

Awesome! Good luck man, I'm sure you will enjoy ACT, it's been good to me.

[Robboe]

Subscribing to this.

[uhockey]

Subscribing to this.

Indeed.

[PSKlifter]

Day 1:

6:45am wake (thank god not on uhockeys schedule, screw that 445am stuff)
7:00 Meal 1, Egg white omlette (plus one yolk)shot of w/ udos oil, plus serving of oats, 5 caps of activate
10:00 Meal 2, lean mass protein blend plus serving of almonds
1:00pm Meal 3, Turkey breast, wheat pasta, egg white omlette(plus one yolk) spinach salad, 5 caps of activate
4:00 Meal 4, lean mass protein blend plus serving of almonds
7:00 Meal 5, chicken breast and brown rice, asparagus and broccoli, 5 caps of activate
9:30 hold over meal pre workout (meal five would be prework out, got delayed) free packet of of somebodys whey isolate plus oats
Work out
Midnight pwo shake consisting of high qual whey blend (power whey stack) + malto, 5 caps of activate


Routine: chest, traps, rear delt plus tri set
Rest intervals are strict at 90 sec. Routine includes drop sets, and misc tri sets at the end following the core lifts (super sets that consist of 3 exercises instead of 2)
6 min bike warm up, and 6 min bike cool down

Bench Press
1 x 20, 1 x 14, 2 x 8. Double drop set, first 1 x 8, second 1 x 12

Seated bentover DB Lateral Raises
1 x 18, 2 x 8, Drop set 1 x 14

Incline DB Bench Press
1 x 16, 2 x 8. Drop set 1 x 14

Overhead rear delt and trap crossover
1 x 14, 2 x 8. Drop set 1 x 14.

Tri (super) sets
Hammer Curls- 1 x 14, 1 x 9, 1 x 7
Incline bench Db Tricep Ext- 1 x 14, 1 x 9, 1 x 7
Incline bench db curls-1 x 14, 1 x 9, 1 x 7


Random/not so random thoughts:
Noticed increased sweating during workout, despite the fact was wearing a hat. Also noticed a feeling of being warmer throughout the day. First day, felt no other real effects. However, after taste burps of Activate remind me strangely of old school trib aftertaste. (yea i bought into the trib bs when i was younger, damn being naive.)

[Robboe]

Some references indicate that inhibiting SHBG boosts thyroid ouput, which may explain the earlier signs of warmth.

The rise isn't significant enough to cause muscle loss or prevent growth. In fact, it is likely part of activate's anabolic properties itself as thyroid hormone control protein synthesis rates. Plus, it lets you eat a few more calories than usual, or indulge in a chat meal, without the potential fat accumulation.

[Sixpack]

Good luck PSK damn thats a hell of a schedule man. You will love getting up in the AM its a great way to kick start your day man. Best of luck as I am using Activate now as well PC from my Ergo cycle

[PSKlifter]

Some references indicate that inhibiting SHBG boosts thyroid ouput, which may explain the earlier signs of warmth.

The rise isn't significant enough to cause muscle loss or prevent growth. In fact, it is likely part of activate's anabolic properties itself as thyroid hormone control protein synthesis rates. Plus, it lets you eat a few more calories than usual, or indulge in a chat meal, without the potential fat accumulation.

so activate = enabling eating lots of cheat meals? sweet!

yea the warmth was not in the same sense as a thermogenic feeling, just a bit warmer than usual. the increased sweating during the work out just led to a feeling of motivation, the feeling to strive to work harder, so that was welcome.

[PSKlifter]

Good luck PSK damn thats a hell of a schedule man. You will love getting up in the AM its a great way to kick start your day man. Best of luck as I am using Activate now as well PC from my Ergo cycle

always up early, just not that crazy uhockey 445am early.

[PSKlifter]

Rob,
Is the dosing spaced out ok, and is there anything wrong w/ taking one serving late along w/ pwo shake? There should be no effect on sleep or anything, correct?

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Have fun with ActivaTe. You won't be disappointed.

[PSKlifter]

Have fun with ActivaTe. You won't be disappointed.

Thanks. Im hoping the my theory behind using this as a bridge works out, as it would lead to happier between cycles

[uhockey]

always up early, just not that crazy uhockey 445am early.

4:45 is when I'm on the treadmill, buddy. 4:05-4:20 is when I get up!
You find a way to fit in gym time/motivation when your schedule is today 6:00am-4:15pm, tomorrow 6:00am-11:00pm.

Good luck with this cycle, you should enjoy it!

[adam@ahlonline.]

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Really pleased I came accross your log - Im thinking of doing a bridge cycle as well


Can I ask what your take is on a activate AND rebound xt bridge cyle?

Do you think these are heavey on the liver at all?

Ive just completed a cycle (Max LMG/Prot) and dont know weather going almost straight into this will be too much

Sorry if its seems I took your thread over PSKlifter - And Good luck bud

[PSKlifter]

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Really pleased I came accross your log - Im thinking of doing a bridge cycle as well


Can I ask what your take is on a activate AND rebound xt bridge cyle?

Do you think these are heavey on the liver at all?

Ive just completed a cycle (Max LMG/Prot) and dont know weather going almost straight into this will be too much

Sory if its seems I took your thread over PSKlifter - And Good luck bud

From what I can tell rxt + activate is really effective (check uhockeys nha log). However, if bridging from one cycle to another, it may not be as effective, especially is you used rxt in the pct of the initial cycle (as I did, hence why this is activate only). Plus ones body needs to go hormone altering free for a while, but this is just my opinion. Im sure one of the DS guys can answer this for you in more detail.

[adam@ahlonline.]

Thanks for your advice...

Its so tempting expecialy as my order of Activate turned up late (Im in the UK and paying the extra for express UPS delivery made no difference)....

I was planning on using it with the orginaly PCT but now its arrived and thats all finished to try a 'bridge' cycle is all too tempting...

(Even though nothing seems to be documented I also get paranoid about the olfd liver and all these supps)

[PSKlifter]

Thanks for your advice...

Its so tempting expecialy as my order of Activate turned up late (Im in the UK and paying the extra for express UPS delivery made no difference)....

I was planning on using it with the orginaly PCT but now its arrived and thats all finished to try a 'bridge' cycle is all too tempting...

(Even though nothing seems to be documented I also get paranoid about the olfd liver and all these supps)

If proper precautions were taken while on and during pct, by this point you should be fine in that sense.

[adam@ahlonline.]

Pro Liv, Liv 52 and Milk thistle... Still taking th Milk thistle and Liv 52.

Arrrrhhhhh - Its all soo tempting and i was planning on my next 'propper' cycle in January.

Thanks for the advice bud - Ill keep watching your log

[Sixpack]

Very true was on the tread today at 315am
you make time beings lately it seems like life/work/social life,working out is taking over

4:45 is when I'm on the treadmill, buddy. 4:05-4:20 is when I get up!
You find a way to fit in gym time/motivation when your schedule is today 6:00am-4:15pm, tomorrow 6:00am-11:00pm.

Good luck with this cycle, you should enjoy it!

[PSKlifter]

Very true was on the tread today at 315am
you make time beings lately it seems like life/work/social life,working out is taking over

priorities my friend

[PSKlifter]

Day 2:
In case it was not mentioned earlier, changes in weight, bf, appearance etc will be guaged each Saturday, by my consultant, so it will be 3rd party and unbiased. (Important part of tracking results, keeps one honest.)

6:45 Wake
7:00 Protein blend, oats, ezekial bread w/ almond butter, shot of udos, 5 caps of activate
10:00 Protein blend and cut apple
1:00 Turkey Breast on ezekial bread, egg white omlette. spinach salad, 5 caps of activate
4:00 Protein blend and sliced orange
7:00 Brown rice w/ chopped chicken, summer squash, 5 caps of activate
9:30 Half serving of oats, tblspn of almond butter, protein blend w/ milk (carry over meal as gym got delayed again)
Lift
Midnight Pwo shake, 5 caps of activate

Leg routine

Leg Extentions (warm up)
1 x 24, 1 x 22

Hack squats
1 x 20, 1 x 16, 2 x 10. Drop set at 1 x 14.

Seated leg curls
1 x 18, 1 x 14, 2 x 10.

Db Lunges
1 x 16, 2 x 12. Drop set at 1 x 16. (this was killer)

Leg Extentions
1 x 14, 1 x 10, 1 x 14.

Seated calf raises
1 x 20, 1 x 16, 1 x 12.

Mini ab workout (full abs are on off days)
All at 3 x 15.
Leg raises, decline crunches, hyperextentions.

Random/no so random thoughts:
This one is brutal by the time lounges come around. On cycle not as bad (though routine does change usually) hopefully once activate kicks in this will be a more enjoyable lift. I did find myself strangely aroused in abnormal situations today.... coincidence or side? Regardless, interesting. On a tangent, no matter how much they tell you they do, broads never truly want the whole truth. This one that claimed to be understanding and accepting blah blah blah, but when I was brutally honest about some of my past, depraved sexual experiences, she was almost freaked. A feeling of inadequacy swept over her, etc. Lesson learned. They want the truth, yes, just not all of it, or at least skewed in a manner that is appeasing to them. Also definitely need to invest in a new mp3 player, stock gym music is the ultimate in de-motivation.

[Robboe]

so activate = enabling eating lots of cheat meals? sweet!

Haha - nice try.

yea the warmth was not in the same sense as a thermogenic feeling, just a bit warmer than usual. the increased sweating during the work out just led to a feeling of motivation, the feeling to strive to work harder, so that was welcome.

Yup, thyroid.

[Robboe]

Rob,
Is the dosing spaced out ok, and is there anything wrong w/ taking one serving late along w/ pwo shake? There should be no effect on sleep or anything, correct?

Dosing is fine. You could even try taking 5 caps 30 mins before lifting because some are reporting really good training by doing this.

The majority of users (including me and uhockey) are saying it's making them sleep like babies, so if there's any effect for you i certainly expect it to be a positive one.

[Sixpack]

Yes, Been on activate now almost done with one full Beta bottle and I am sleeping alot harder for sure and waking up feeling more refreshed this is PCT after my Ergo cycle. I have abotu 1 and 1/4 bottles left. Keep in mind my body is sooo behind in sleep its not even funny I got a total of 6 hours last weekened yet I woke up feeling pretty good. Hockey knows how much sleep I don't get lol

[PSKlifter]

Dosing is fine. You could even try taking 5 caps 30 mins before lifting because some are reporting really good training by doing this.

The majority of users (including me and uhockey) are saying it's making them sleep like babies, so if there's any effect for you i certainly expect it to be a positive one.

Well believe me the sleep would be a welcome change. As far as the dose, would you advise switching the dinner dose to the preworkout dose, or move the pwo dose back to pre? Onlything I could see wrong w/ that would be not leaving enough space between servings.

[Growin Guns]

reiterating those posts would be superfluous.

Look at you acting like you know what these words mean......
Good luck with this log Bro! I have noticed a definite lightheaded and warm feeling when taking the Activate lately. Actually kind of nice, maybe even a selling point. I am particularly interested in any fat loss you may notice.
I'll be watching, so don't screw up!
GG

[PSKlifter]

Look at you acting like you know what these words mean......
Good luck with this log Bro! I have noticed a definite lightheaded and warm feeling when taking the Activate lately. Actually kind of nice, maybe even a selling point. I am particularly interested in any fat loss you may notice.
I'll be watching, so don't screw up!
GG

GG is eyeing me. uh oh.....



Although, I am not sure about the lightheadedness, the warmth I understand. Seems to serve almost as a motivating factor to push when sweating more.

[PSKlifter]

Day 3

6:45am wake
7:00 Meal 1, Egg white omlette (plus one yolk)shot of w/ udos oil, plus serving of oats, 5 caps of Activate
10:00 Meal 2, lean mass protein blend plus serving of almonds and sliced apple
1:00 Meal 3, Heap (overloaded, was damn starving) of chopped chicken, brown rice, side of broccoli and spinach, 5 caps of Activate
4:00 Meal 4, lean mass protein blend plus serving of almonds and peeled orange
7:00 Meal 5, Turkey breast, wheat pasta, egg white omlette (plus one yolk) and asparagus, 5 caps of Activate
8:30 Lift
10:00 pwo shake, 5 caps Activate
12:30 Indulgence meal, glass of milk and 1/2 salmon steak.

Wanted to note before listing routine, that due to my schedule my sleep habits are not as full as they should be. With that being said, sometimes I hit sticking points through the day (refuse caffeine unless absolutely neccessary). I am noticing, today at least for sure, more energy than usual. Going into the gym, was actually energetic and pumped. This happens early in the week, but as the lack of sleep catches up, tend to start to drag. That being said, in the following routine, incremental weight increases will be noted by (+Xlbs), this is the amount over the previous work out of the same routine.

Biceps and Triceps

Standing barbell curls
1 x 20 (+10lbs), 1 x 14 (+10lbs), 2 x 8 (+10lbs each). Drop set 1 x 14

Decline Skull Crushers
1 x 20, 1 x 14 (+5lbs), 1 x 8 (+5lbs). Instead of normal drop sets, last 2 sets flip up to close grip bench at the conclusion of the set. 1 x 8, 20 close grip press (+5lbs). 1 x 14, 50 close grip press.

Incline Bench DB Curls
1 x 14, 3 x 9 (2 of these three were +5lbs). Drop set of 1 x14.

Seated overhead tricep press w/ ez bar
1 x 14, 3 x 9(2 of these 3 were +5lbs). Drop set of 1 x 14.

Tri sets (Back and delts) - 1 x 14, 2 x 9 for each lift.
Wide grip pull downs, Seated DB raises, and stiff arm pulldowns.
(last 2 sets of wide grib were +12lbs)

Random/Not so random thoughts:
All in all, work out felt great. This energy, even w/ the usual lack of sleep, would have to be contributed to the activate, as diet and schedule are constant. Not sure if this is normal, or just a pleasant side, but either way great. Did notice today a lack of that warming sensation. Does this normally subside due to a tolerance build up? Am also noticing a little stiffness/soreness in the elbows. Nothing alarming, but enough to mention. Have been craving the steak pizza from dominoes that you can add extra steak to since Friday when i first saw the ad. Saw it during almost every break in football, both college and pro. One thing I am noticing, though not soley due to the activate, since it was the same way a few days leading up to it, is extreme hunger pains. feelings of almost a hypoglecimic nature. As one can tell my normal eating schedule is paced at about every 3 hours. I am barely making it to the 1.5 hour mark before this is kicking in. Sometimes i will finish my meal and that pizza craving will kick in. Just annoying, wish I was one of the 250+ guys that can down those kinds of meals as snacks. But then again, i would have eaters remorse the minute my bf left single digits.

[Robboe]

If you're not dieting and you want a steak, have one.

Dosing is fine. I think DrD once told me he expected the half life of divanil to be in the 8hr range. With free test half life around the 1.5hr mark, so long as you take at least two doses a day, you should be good. Of course ideally, 4 separate servings is "better".