NeuroStim - Proverbs 4:13

[PROVERBS]

I received my tester container of Scivation NeuroStim this evening.

Thank you again to Marc, Dito and Sawastea for allowing me to test this new product.

My goal using NeuroStim will be to further decrease my bodyfat %

Here are my stats, measurements, current supps, and weekly training schedule ...

Age: 28

Weight: 245

Bodyfat: 16.4%

Current Measurements:

• Chest: 50 ½
  
• Arms: 17 ¼
  
• Forearms: 14 ¾
  
• Quads/ Hams: 26
  
• Calves: 18 ½
  

Current Supplements:

• Daily Protein Powders: Dymatize Elite – Green Apple or Orange Dreamsicle and/or Pro-Rated Alpine Vanilla
• Nightly Protein Powders: Muscle Milk – Rocky Road and/or Isomatrix Reloaded – Vanilla Sunrise
• AST Multi Pro 32-X Multivitamin
• Scivation NeuroStim

Weekly Training Schedule:

• Monday: Legs
  
• Tuesday: Chest / Triceps
  
• Wednesday: Off Day
  
• Thursday: Back / Biceps
  
• Friday: Shoulders / Traps / Forearms
  
• Saturday: Off Day
  
• Sunday: Off Day

Product Information:

SCIVATION NEUROSTIM

MAXIMIZE ENERGY AND MENTAL FOCUS

NET WT 212 GRAMS
LEMON SPARK

Neurostim™ is scientifically formulated to give you the highest levels of energy, endurance and mental focus while helping you lose fat. Neurostim will help propel you through the most grueling workouts and provide you with optimal energy levels and mental focus throughout the day—without the use of stimulants. Neurostim utilizes these new and exciting compounds:


6.5 grams TyroLean™-- Specific amounts of Choline, Tyrosine and ALCAR
> Accelerates loss of bodyfat
> Enhances mental focus
> Increases endurance
> Improves exercise capacity
> Prevents adrenal burnout

305 milligrams BrainDrive™--Proprietary Blend of Huperzine A, DMAE and Vinpocetine
> Maximizes energy levels
> Helps increase alertness and concentration
> Enhances memory

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 2 Scoops (10.6 Grams)
Servings Per Container: 20
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 14
TyroLean Blend 6,500mg
(Choline, l-tyrosine, acetyl-l-carnitine)
BrainDrive Blend 305mg
(DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), huperzine a 1% vinpocetine)
Other Ingredients:
Citric acid, natural flavors, potassium citrate, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame k, yellow #5.
Recommended Use: Mix 2 level scoops (10.6 grams) with 16 ounces of water or your favorite beverage. Shake well and consume 10-20 minutes before effects are desired. To assess tolerance, mix 1/2 dose (1 scoop) with 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage.
Do not exceed 2 servings per day.



I will be taking my first serving before I head to the gym tonight to work on chest and tri's.

I'll post my unbiased thoughts after my workout tonight or first thing in the morning.

[PROVERBS]

For my first serving I added 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water. As far as taste goes, it tastes like a bitter lemon flavor. I tried a few sips just to get a feel for the taste, man is the after taste strong! I can't think of a good description for the after taste, but it leaves a bad chemical taste in your mouth. I decided to just down it really quick to get it over with. Even though the after taste is very strong, it does go away after a couple of minutes. When I got to the gym I went about my business and hit the weights as I did feel a slight bit more energetic than usual.

Here was last nights chest & tri's work out:

• Bench Press - 3 sets / 10, 10, 8
• Decline Press - 3 sets / 10, 10, 8
• Cable Crossovers - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Skull Crushers - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Rope Pull Downs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Dips - 3 sets / 10 reps each

After the weights I attempted to ride a stationary bike to do some cardio for about 20 minutes. I had to stop about 10 minutes in as my ham's were telling me they were still a bit sore from Monday's leg workout.

I didn't notice my focus being any different than normal. Maybe this will kick in as time goes on. I did notice that I was sweating a bit more. Kind of like the sweating I usually get after taking ephedra and then working out. Not sure if this is from the NeuroStim or not, we'll see as the test goes on.

[PROVERBS]

Wednesday is usually one of my off days, but seeing that I just received my NeuroStim last night, I decided to workout today. My Thursday back and bicep days always seem pressed for time, so today I split it up and worked on back. I'll work biceps tomorrow as normal.

Today's serving: I added 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and chugged it down as quickly as I could to get it over with. That after taste is strong, but as long as the product does what it claims I don't see that as a major set back.

Here is today's back work out:

• Bent Over Barbell Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Close Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 8 reps each
• Wide Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Cable Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each

I did notice an increase in energy as I started my workout today. I also noticed that I was sweating more than usual again like last night. After the weights I jumped on the treadmill for 15 minutes of cardio. I can't believe how sweaty I got just from 15 minutes on the treadmill. It's now about an hour after my workout and I am still slowly eating my post work out meal. My appetite seems a little suppressed but I definately feel alert.

[GhostfaceKillah]

Solid looking log. It's nice to see someone else using the list feature!

[PROVERBS]

Thanks GFK, I learned from one of the best reviewers on here .. hmm what was his name again ??

I figured I'd put more effort into making my logs look better going forward.

[sawastea]

Originally Posted by GhostfaceKillah

Solid looking log. It's nice to see someone else using the list feature!

From the originator himself. Wow. Nice comment

Proverbs413, keep it up

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and shook it up in a shaker bottle. I had a meeting right before my workout so I didn't get a chance to take it 10-20 minutes before like the directions say. I just took it right at the start of my workout.

Here is today's bicep workout:

• Standing Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 12 reps each
• 1 Arm Dumbell Preacher Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each arm
• Alternating Dumbell Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each arm
• Reverse Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each (light weight)

I noticed a kick in energy again, even though I didn't take it 10-20 minutes before hand. I did feel more focused than ususal today too. The sweating I described was not as bad as yesterday but it did start up as I started my last round of sets of each exercise. I have the office gym all to myself most of the time, I did one set of each exercise and then started over for my second and third sets. I didn't have enough time after I was done today to get to any cardio. If I have any extra time later tonight I might get some in.

[PROVERBS]

I didn't sleep that well last night, I woke up around 3AM with a sharp pain in my left shoulder. I was tossing and turning before I finally decided to take some ibuprofen. Not sure what caused the pain, I was just hoping it wouldn't effect today's shoulder workout. The pain went away and hasn't bothered me since.

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and shook it up in a shaker bottle. The after taste is so strong that it actually gave me goose bumps all over my arms after taking the first big drink. I managed to get the rest down as fast as I could.


Here is today's shoulders & traps workout:

• Dumbell Press - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Seated Lateral Raises - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Upright Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Dumbell Shrugs - 3 sets / 10 reps each

I had no time to work in forearms or any cardio today. I workout during my lunch hour so I try to make the best of my time. Again I noticed a boost of energy shortly after taking NeuroStim. Focus was good too. The sweating was normal, not like the last two workouts. I might work on forearms later tonight, if not I'll head to the gym first thing in the morning.

[dito]

Aye, very nice log.

[PROVERBS]

Today was the real test to see how NeuroStim would wake me up on a Saturday morning for a 6AM workout.

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and shook it up in a shaker bottle. I downed it as quick as I could. Is it the ALCAR that makes it so bitter and sour? I've never used it before, maybe sawastea or someone else that's used ALCAR can verify. I'm thinking of getting some lemon-lime Gatorade powder to see if that helps at all to mask the flavor.


Here is today's forearm workout:

• Dumbell Wrist Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Barbell Wrist Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Hammer Strength Gripper* - 3 sets / 10 reps each
  *see attachment for picture

NeuroStim definately gave me that boost I needed so early in the morning. I felt focused and I was even looking forward to getting to cardio. After working on forearms, I rode a stationary bike for 20 minutes of cardio. I feel it really helped with the endurance for today's cardio session. It's now a little over an hour since my workout and I still feel great and full of energy.

[dito]

It's the choline and ALCAR. Get some citrus flavored crystal light.

[Scivation]

I am glad Neurostim is working for you so far.

How is you experimentation going, Dito. I don't intend to hijack this thread, I just don't want to start a new one for one question that could be viewed as self-serving pimping....Huggy Bear style.

[dito]

I am quite happy with it. I don't get a buzz with it, like I used to when I first started taking nootropics. But I do notice my energy is decent and I have become a little more creative. I'd say the build up and 'saturation' point of the compounds in Neurostim will take about a full week to take effect. So basically this is a supplement that you will notice when you first take it. But it will get better with time.

As far as the expirementation:

Today before the gym I took 2 scoops of Neurostim and one scoop of GO. I was high as a kite for about 10 minutes. But it wore off. Those 10 minutes were splendid though. I was listening to Atom Heart Mother.

[Scivation]

Originally Posted by dito

I am quite happy with it. I don't get a buzz with it, like I used to when I first started taking nootropics. But I do notice my energy is decent and I have become a little more creative. I'd say the build up and 'saturation' point of the compounds in Neurostim will take about a full week to take effect. So basically this is a supplement that you will notice when you first take it. But it will get better with time.

As far as the expirementation:

Today before the gym I took 2 scoops of Neurostim and one scoop of GO. I was high as a kite for about 10 minutes. But it wore off. Those 10 minutes were splendid though. I was listening to Atom Heart Mother.

DMAE is something that works better in time according to some articles and studies I have read.

Myself and a few others have become addicted to the feeling. I can honestly say that if I wasn't part of Scivation, I would buy this product regularly along with my other core "staples".

Marc

[dito]

I would like it better if it had more Vinpocetine. But I will have this problem solved once Mike and Dennis are done playing patty cake.

Nootropic high is very addictive.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I tried something different today, I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 8oz of water and then followed up with another 8oz of water. I forgot to grab my shaker bottle when I left the house this morning so I had to substitute.

Here is today's leg workout:

• Leg Press - 4 sets / 12, 12, 10, 10
• Leg Extension - 3 sets / 12 reps each
• Leg Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Squats - 3 sets / 10 reps each

Focus seemed to be improved today and I get that energy feeling. It's hard to explain but it is totally different from the energy you get from caffeine. Since today is legs, I obviously did not do any cardio today. I will hit calves later on tonight at the gym as I usually do for my Monday leg split. I will be using another dose of NeuroStim before tonight's calve workout also.

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2nd serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water prior to working on calves for my second part of my leg day.

Here is tonight's calve workout:

• 45 Degree Calf Raises - 4 sets / 12 reps each
• Toe Raises/Seated Calve Raises - 4 sets / 12, 12, 10, 10

My wife and I ordered a couple of pay-per-view movies tonight. After the first movie was over I took my 2nd serving of NeuroStim at around 9:30PM. There was an hour break between the 2 movies we ordered, so I headed for the gym. Focus was great, I was focused on what I had to do and in and out of the gym and back home before the 2nd movie started.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and threw in a few ice cubes. Today I was able to tolerate the after taste a little bit better than before. Maybe I'm getting used to the taste. The ice seemed to help a bit to dilute the flavor. Not by too much though.

Here is today's chest and triceps workout:

• Incline Press - 4 sets / 10 reps each
• Bench Press - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Dumbell Flys - 4 sets / 10 reps each
• Rope Pull Downs - 2 sets / 10 reps each
• Skull Crushers - 3 sets / 10 reps each

I had the office gym all to myself up until about halfway through my workout. A couple of people came in to do some cardio, but the NeuroStim kept me focused on what I was there to do. I only did a few sets on triceps today, but my tri's were pumped from the skull crushers. If I feel up to it later, I may do some dips tonight, but we'll see.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water along with a few ice cubes. I am getting used to the flavor and after taste now. I think it tastes better with ice cold water. I still need to take dito's advice and try it with some citrus flavored Crystal Light.

Here is today's back workout:

• Hammer Strength Iso-Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Bent Over Rows - 3 sets / 10, 10, 8
• Wide Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Close Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 8 reps each

No cardio today, my calves are still sore from Monday's leg workout. I will get some in over the next few days though. I am still getting good mental focus and increased energy using NeuroStim. Other than that nothing new to report.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water along with a few ice cubes. I took my time sipping on this today to let the water get a bit colder from the ice cubes. The last sip was pretty strong due to the residue that didn't disolve.

Here is today's bicep workout:

• Standing Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Reverse Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• 1 Arm Dumbell Preacher Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each arm
• Alternating Dumbell Curls - 2 sets / 10 reps each arm

I didn't have time for cardio today, but I'll do some later on tonight after work. It looks like my container of NeuroStim is at the halfway mark.

[KCPreki11]

If it accelerates the lose of BF and supresses hunger, i'm assuming it's best to be used while cutting?

[Scivation]

Originally Posted by KCPreki11

If it accelerates the lose of BF and supresses hunger, i'm assuming it's best to be used while cutting?

It can be used bulking as well. The appetite suppression and loss of bodyfat aren't its main purposes, just welcomed side effects.

[KCPreki11]

how is suppression of hunger a "welcomed side effect" while bulking?

[Scivation]

Originally Posted by KCPreki11

how is suppression of hunger a "welcomed side effect" while bulking?

For most it is a welcomed side effect. I have a big appetite, so a bulk for me can easily turn into a carb orgy!

Some get appetite suppression, some don't.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water, no ice cubes today. I downed it really fast because I wanted to get to the gym since I overslept an hour. The Gold's I go to opens up at 6AM. I did't get there until 7AM and it was pretty full already. I like going from 6-7 since some people are still waking up on Saturday mornings. The taste of NeuroStim is finally agreeing with me as I am not bothered by the after taste any longer.

I took yesterday off so here is today's shoulders, traps, and forearms workout:

• Dumbell Press - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Seated Lateral Raises - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Upright Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Hammer Strength Shrugs - 3 sets / 12 reps each
• Dumbell Shrugs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Dumbell Wrist Curls - 3 sets / 12 reps each
• Barbell Wrist Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each

I ordered some supps today off the site when I got home and I picked up Go!, I want to see how the two match up. I know they are a bit different and I have read a few comparisions, but I want to make my own assessment of the two. Marc will be happy to know that I did pick up some Substance WPI. Another thing to note is that I also recieved my free sample packet of NeuroStim in the mail yesterday . I'm thinking of passing it on to a friend of mine that might be interested since he's getting back to the gym. He's really encouraged from the results I received from my Product X test, so he may be also interested in NeuroStim for a pre-work out boost.

[JingleAllTheWAY]

I also do not want to highjack this thread, but i just recieved my free sample pack in the mail today, im pretty excited to try it....Im not going to get my hopes up too much, because it IS just one serving, and im sure id have to take a few times before i feel the full effect. Im nore interested in the Mental Focus claims that this product makes. Hopefully it lives up to it....

to scivation: would you say this is a good product for studying? like if i take a serving before i study or take a test, would i benefit in anyway?


btw, great log!!

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 8oz of water and then followed up with another 8oz of water. I didn't feel like washing my 16oz cup where I just drank my morning shake, so I just went with the 8oz cup.

Here is today's leg workout:

• Leg Press - 5 sets / 12 reps each
• Leg Extension - 4 sets / 10 reps each
• Leg Curls - 3 sets / 12 reps each

Focus and energy was so good today that I pushed myself to go 50lbs heavier on leg press. That's why you'll see that I went for 5 sets and did no squats today. I'm not saying that NeuroStim gave me a strength increase, just that it had me focused on breaking a plateau. Since today is legs, I obviously do not do any cardio on at the beginning of the week. As normal I will hit calves later on tonight at the gym as I usually do for my Monday leg split. I will be using another dose of NeuroStim before tonight's calve workout also.


JingleAllTheWAY- I've read other threads where guys have used NeuroStim to help them study, so you might want to give it a shot. Have you tried your sample yet?

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Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water and few ice cubes.

Here is today's chest and tris workout:

• Bench Press - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Cable Crossovers - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Rope Pull Downs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Dips - 3 sets / 10, 10, 8

My schedule is a little off this week so I did not workout on Tuesday. This chest and tri workout is actually from last night (Wednesday). I went to the gym last night 45 minutes before closing time and still had an awesome workout. Once again NeuroStim passed the test on focus and energy for a late night training session.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water, shook it up and downed it.

Here is today's back workout:

• Bent Over Barbell Rows - 3 sets / 12 reps each
• Close Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 8 reps each
• Wide Grip Pull Downs - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Cable Rows - 3 sets / 10 reps each

Nothing new to report.

[PROVERBS]

Today's serving: I mixed 2 scoops of NeuroStim to 16oz of water.

Here is today's bicep workout:

• Standing Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 10, 10, 12
• 1 Arm Dumbell Preacher Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each arm
• Reverse Barbell Curls - 3 sets / 10 reps each
• Hammers - 3 sets / 10 reps each

It looks like I only have a few days left with my container of NeuroStim, it's almost empty. I am still waiting for my order of Go! to arrive so I can compare the two products for myself. It should be here tomorrow, although it should have came at the beginning of the week. I am going to stop having my orders sent USPS priority mail because the last few orders have not come within 2-3 days like they used to. They are arriving 6-7 days after I order them.