X-Factor/Leviathan Stack - Fem Tester

robes1 · 01-28-2008, 11:30 AM

This log is soon to come....

I had an interest in X-Factor and now I am going to give it a try along with Leviathan Reloaded. Thank you Molecular Nutrition for selecting me to be a tester! Just a little backround info on me: I am in a bulking stage right now with about 8 more weeks left. I am hoping to get things ramped up again before I start to cut at the end of March. I was not able to find alot of research on this product in women but I see no reason why they shouldn't take it. Pictures to be posted when I get the product hopefully by the end of the week

X-FACTOR: Faster And More Profound Increases In Muscle Size And Strength!
Clinically tested at Baylor University for safety and effectiveness, Molecular Nutrition's Anabolic X-Factor? is the world's first patented hypertrophic catalyst. By enhancing the storage of arachidonic acid in exercised muscles, X-Factor drastically amplifies the body's sensitivity and responsiveness to resistance training. This means faster and more profound increases in muscle size, strength, even the rate of lipolysis (fat loss). Clinical trials at the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Baylor University have demonstrated remarkable increases in muscle strength (44% > placebo), peak muscle power (600% > placebo), average power (223% > placebo), and anaerobic endurance (250% > placebo) with 50 days of X-Factor supplementation. Having passed the ultimate test of clinical investigation and peer-review, X-Factor joins the elite ranks of a select few clinically proven ergogenic agents.

LEVIATHAN RELOADED: Next Generation Fat Incinerating & Lean Muscle Technology!
Introducing Leviathan, the first product to ever successfully combine ultra-intense fat burning potential with explosive lean muscle building. Typical fat burning products are designed to only burn fat at the sacrifice of also burning off hard gained muscle mass. Not Anymore! With Leviathan, a cutting phase is no longer necessary to make sure you are lean and ripped enough for competition. Leviathan will shred you up fast while enabling you to continue to pack on the slabs of ultra dense lean muscle you're going to need to dominate. Never again will you have to sacrifice those hard fought for muscle gains in order to cut fat. Leviathan was engineered unlike any other product to provide you with the following extreme fat burning and lean muscle building benefits:

Produces extreme Anti-Catabolic Fat Burning which results in Fat Lipolysis while preserving lean muscle mass.
Increases Norephinephrine production, the single most important hormone for burning fat, by over 50%.
Promotes Neuro Intensification & Aggressive Focus for powerful energized workouts.
Stimulates the body's natural testosterone production Non-Hormonally causing your body to constantly be in an anabolic state, allowing optimal lean muscle gains and overall muscle hardness.
Increases the levels of "good estrogens" (2-hydroxyestrogen) while reducing the level of "bad" estrogens (16-hydroxyestrogen). Not only does increased production of 2-hydroxyestrogen result in higher levels of testosterone output but 2-hydroxyestrogen also has been shown to rapidly metabolize fat.

warbird00 · 01-29-2008, 12:52 AM

Subbed

Super Scoop · 01-29-2008, 05:16 AM

Will definitely be following along!! Good luck to you!!

getbustered · 01-29-2008, 08:27 AM

In for the good times. Hopefully this log will show other women reading this board what these kinds of supplements can do for a competitive athlete. I think many would enjoy them and get good use of them, but they kind of get labeled as supplements "for men."

Looking forward to the log.

cal62887 · 01-29-2008, 11:07 AM

Nice to see a female logger

Subbed... Good luck

jjohn · 02-11-2008, 02:48 PM

Good luck I'll be following!

robes1 · 04-12-2008, 05:51 AM

I recieved the X-Factor from Molecular Nutrition a couple of days ago. I had expected to do this study a couple of months ago and some things have changed since then. I had to get approval from my trainer/nutritionist because I am on a strict regimen right now as I am getting ready for contest so I am in a cutting phase. I was hoping to do this way before contest but I have read positive things about using X-Factor during a cut cycle so I will give it a try. I will be posting my workouts and general thoughts. I will also post my before and after pics.

Some general information.... I am getting ready for contest and so I have a calorie deficit right now. I weight train 5 days a week, one body part per day. Cardio is also being done twice a day, one session at about 30-35 minutes and a second session at about 45-50 minutes, 5 days per week. I will not be noting this every post because it just a given, only if it changes I will make note. Because I am getting ready for contest alot of my workouts are geared towards conditiong which include plyos and minimal rest time. Some workouts are heavier with less reps.

I took the first dose yesterday of the X-Factor. I have been taking the Leviathan for about 15 days as my diet called for a fat burner. So here are the pics for the starting point.... I will be posting what I did for workout yesterday in a separate post.

robes1 · 04-12-2008, 06:26 AM

Friday April 11, 2008

CHEST & GLUTES

First 3 exercises a GIANT SET

DB Incline Press (GS)
20 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10
Mountain Climbers (GS)
30 reps x 3
Push Ups
10 reps x 3 (GS)

Incline Flyes
15+ x 10 (3 sets)

Cable Crossovers
30 x 15 (4 sets)

DB Pullovers
30+ x 10
35+ x 10
35+ x 10
35+ x 10

GIANT SET
Stationary Lunges(GS)
3 x 30
Lateral Skip Squats (GS)
3 x 30
Pop Squat (GS)
3 x 30

Then, performed 10 minutes of lower body plymetrics taking minimal rest. Included bench jumps, frog hops, jump lunges, jump squats, skip squats.

General thoughts: This workout was one of the tougher ones, completely exhausting. Its Friday, now get 2 days of rest and continue to take X-Factor and Leviathan. I normally get pretty sore from my workouts so I am not sure what will happen when the X-Factor kicks in.

jjohn · 04-12-2008, 06:29 AM

I can't wait to see this!!!!!

One thing though: X Factor will increase hunger, big time, so be carefull, and hide your junk food away. It's tough to diet as it is, but X Factor will do great things if your diet is top notch. Leviathian will help for the hunger, so you should be okay. Best of luck, and I am following your log! If you need anything, feel free to let me know!

robes1 · 04-12-2008, 06:38 AM

I did not know that but I think it will be a good thing in my case because often times I have trouble getting all of my food in because I am not hungry and it is so extremely important to eat it all when you are dieting down. Thanks for the warning!

jjohn · 04-12-2008, 06:41 AM

No worries! It was the hardest thing when I used XF. I'm always hungry, the XF Made it even more intense haha.

NuclearArms · 04-12-2008, 07:04 AM

This should be pretty interesting. Looking forward to reading more.

getbustered · 04-12-2008, 10:21 AM

x2

Glad to see you got your X-Factor and are still able to put it to use. Sorry for the delay, looking forward to seeing your results before your competition.

warbird00 · 04-12-2008, 05:31 PM

In!!!

robes1 · 04-15-2008, 05:27 AM

So this is actually from yesterday (day 4). LEG DAY

Rest time was 30 secs- 1 min between sets

GIANT SET (first 3 exercises)

Straight leg deadlifts (GS)
50 x 10
50 x 10
50 x 10
Single leg ham curls (GS)
30 x 10
30 x 10
30 x 10
Walking Lunges (GS)
30 x 3 sets

WS Hack Squat
125 x 20
125 x 20
125 x 20
125 x 20

Step ups (alternating, no rest)
15 x 3 sets

Leg Extensions
30 x 15
40 x 15
40 x 15

Squat Thrust
10 x 3 sets

General Thoughts: I felt good going into the workout as I just came off 2 complete rest days on Saturday and Sunday. I was happy with the amount of weight I was using given the fact there was minimal rest and a giant set. I have been taking the Leviathan for a couple of weeks by itself and I take 2 pills about 30 minutes before my weight training and I do feel very energetic for my workouts but without any jitters. I also take 1 x-factor now preworkout and then the rest of the doses spread evenly throughout the day. I did have a great cardio session post workout - in the zone. Slept very soundly (with of course the exception of having to get up for the bathroom every 2 hours, the only drawback of drinking 1-2 gallons a day!)

Tommarow - shoulders....

robes1 · 04-15-2008, 05:31 AM

I wanted to mention a note about my diet. I won't get into specifics about what exactly I am eating but I will give calories and macros. It is completely clean of course and the diet changes every three weeks. Calories fluctuate a little and the macros change. Right now I have aprox 1600 calories, 57% protein, 31% carbs, 12% fat. Next week the diet changes.

getbustered · 04-15-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robes1

I wanted to mention a note about my diet. I won't get into specifics about what exactly I am eating but I will give calories and macros. It is completely clean of course and the diet changes every three weeks. Calories fluctuate a little and the macros change. Right now I have aprox 1600 calories, 57% protein, 31% carbs, 12% fat. Next week the diet changes.

Cool. How many weeks are you away from your next competition?

robes1 · 04-15-2008, 12:16 PM

Actually the final day 50 of this study will be contest day for me, which is May 31!

robes1 · 04-15-2008, 12:32 PM

SHOULDERS

Inverted Lateral raises
8 x 10
10 x 12
10 x 12

SUPERSET
Lying rear delt pulses (SS)
10 x 20
10 x 20
10 x 20
DB Shrugs (SS)
25 x 20
25 x 20
25 x 20

SUPERSET
Smith Machine Front Press (SS)
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
55x 10
1/4 Front Rais (SS)
20 x 20
20 x 20
20 x 20
20 x 20

Seated rear delt rope pulls
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

Behind the neck press
45 x 11
55 x 8
55 x 6
55 x 6

Full range lateral raise
8 x 10
8 x 10
8 x 10

General thoughts: I slept well last night and felt good this morning before workout. Shoulders are usually tough for me as they have been my weak spot. I felt today was a good strong shoulder workout for me. My shoulders were pretty whipped by the time I got to the last exercise and so I was surprised I could do the full laterals with 8 pounds, happy with that. I was supposed to do back today but I have an issue going on with my middle back deep inside, hurts when I take a deep breath, so I am going to do tomarrow.

warbird00 · 04-15-2008, 05:05 PM

What other supps are you using. bcaas im assuming?

jjohn · 04-16-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robes1

Actually the final day 50 of this study will be contest day for me, which is May 31!

Wow. Perfect timing!

robes1 · 04-16-2008, 05:20 AM

I don't take a separate bcaa because I get about 20 grams of combined bcaa's from my daily shakes. But here is what I take in addition:

Glutamine - 50 grams per day
Athlete's multi vitamin
Vitamin C - 5000
B-Complex - 4 times a day
Calcium/Magnesium - 1000 mg a day

Next week I will be adding L-arginine and L-carnitine to the mix.

ozfiz · 04-16-2008, 09:54 PM

Very interested to see how this goes! Good luck with the contest prep

robes1 · 04-17-2008, 06:02 PM

BI'S AND TRI'S

Preacher Curls
12 x 15 (no rest, just alternating arms)
12 x 12
15 x 10

Two arms standing cable curl
13 x 12
13 x 10
13 x 10

Sissy Bar Curl
40 x 15
40 x 15
35 x 15
35 x 15

Sissy Bar Skull Crushers
45 x 10
45 x 10
45 x 10

Overhead cable extensions
40 x 15
50 x 12
50 x 10

Dips (bodyweight only)
3 sets x 10 reps

Close Grip Press
65 x 15
80 x 10
80 x 10

General Thoughts: I felt GREAT today, very very strong arm workout for me. I felt unstoppable and I was very surprised at the weight I was handling at the end of the workout. I don't know if the X-Factor is starting to kick in but I felt very pumped today and afterwards my arms looked great. Then I did cardio and flattened out a bit. But I also had a kickass cardio session as well right after the weight training session. I generally felt energized all day. I am excited to see what's to come.

warbird00 · 04-18-2008, 02:16 PM

You will be able to tell when the XF kicks in when u start to get insanely sore

For me not so much my upper, but my legs, damn, painful to say the least

robes1 · 04-26-2008, 02:21 PM

I know I haven't posted in a while, I will get back on track with workout info next week. One strange thing that has been going on...... My body seems to be changing every week, it appears that I am getting leaner, harder, clothes are looser; HOWEVER, my weight has been at a sticking point for almost 3 weeks now which is freaking me out. I guess it is great if I am continuing to lean out and can keep my size....