Controlled Labs Samples Review

graphlex · 11-15-2008, 12:00 AM

The fine folks at Controlled Labs had a thread offering samples to try. Having used Green Magnitude with great success in the past I was eager to see if their other products held the same quality. I've been working out for 24 years now I am a drug free pro bodybuilder so my training and diet are pretty consistent so I am a good subject to put the samples to the test. I have been at this for a while and being somewhat skeptical with supplements making pretty much "placebo proof".

Today was to be back and forearms (bicep tendon is sore so only secondary work from back today). I usually take any fat burners pre breakfast as I did with REDuction and decided to make a Hulk drink with the Green Magnitude and Purple Wrath mixed together. I also took the White Flood at this point.

REDuction: I usually have a tough time waking up in the morning as I work odd hours. This product seemed to pep me up but no jittery sensation. Seemed to hold the appetite in check as I have been a bit ravenous this week and seemed fine after having breakfast.

HULK Blend: Green Magnitude mixed with Purple wrath: This blend tasted AWESOME! Even better than Green Mag alone. The flavors really balance each other out. Pre Workout EAA's have been shown to be more beneficial the even during or post workout doses. I have ordered EAA powders but they are usually chalky or bitter. Not the case here. Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Betaine Anhydrous, and Ginger combined with Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate combine for a perfect effect of reducing lactic acid, boosting energy and aiding in the production and utilization of ATP. Combining these two pretty much saves me from buying many products in an attempt to build a similar drink. Again, a big plus for me is the taste as I have dreaded some pre-workout drinks in the past and although I'd take results over taste it's great to have both. Overall great energy for this workout!

White flood: I'm usually one for powders over pills (absorption/ convenience) but I have used Nitrix so I was used to No in pill form. Got a great pump while deadlifting. I am gonna get the powder form as I like having the NO mixed with the Green Magnitude to help force the creatine in.

The only drawback in this was that more samples would give one a better indication of a reliable effect but from this sampling, I would be willing to order more on my own to see if the great results are consistent.

Today's Breakdown

Nutrition

Controlled Labs REDuction
Cissus Powder

Meal 1
1 slice fat free cheese
1 cup Egg Whites (measure uncooked)
4 tablespoons grits (measure uncooked)
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 2
3 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
and 2 tablespoons of Smuckers Sugar Free Grape Jelly
on 3 slices Ezekiel Bread
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Pre-Workout
Controlled Labs HULK Blend (Green Magnitude/Purple Wrath)

During workout: 8 scoops of Xtend

Post Workout
Waximaze, EAA's, Leucine
(Chalky - Would have liked to have a Controlled Labs Golden Finish sample to try at this point)

Meal 3
Anabolic Pump
1 Hungryman Turkey Pot Pie
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 4
8 ounces Turkey
1/2 cup rice
8 onces of sugar snap peas
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 5
2 scoops Isolyze
2 Gingerbread poptarts

Meal 6
2 servings Kashi Go Lean
3/4 cup of skim milk

WORKOUT
BACK & FOREARMS

Widegrip Pull-Ups
15
12
12

Sumo Deadlift
135X15
185X15
225X15
257X10
315X10

Widegrip Pulldown
160X10
180X10
200X8
220X8

Pullover Machine
160X12
180X10
200X10

T-Bar Row (wide grip)
2platesX12
3platesX10
3platesX10
4platesX8

Seated Wrist Curls/ Standing Reverse Wrist Curls
95X20/15
95X20/15
95X20/15
95X20/15

cantelmi · 11-15-2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graphlex

The fine folks at Controlled Labs had a thread offering samples to try. Having used Green Magnitude with great success in the past I was eager to see if their other products held the same quality. I've been working out for 24 years now I am a drug free pro bodybuilder so my training and diet are pretty consistent so I am a good subject to put the samples to the test. I have been at this for a while and being somewhat skeptical with supplements making pretty much "placebo proof".

Today was to be back and forearms (bicep tendon is sore so only secondary work from back today). I usually take any fat burners pre breakfast as I did with REDuction and decided to make a Hulk drink with the Green Magnitude and Purple Wrath mixed together. I also took the White Flood at this point.

REDuction: I usually have a tough time waking up in the morning as I work odd hours. This product seemed to pep me up but no jittery sensation. Seemed to hold the appetite in check as I have been a bit ravenous this week and seemed fine after having breakfast.

HULK Blend: Green Magnitude mixed with Purple wrath: This blend tasted AWESOME! Even better than Green Mag alone. The flavors really balance each other out. Pre Workout EAA's have been shown to be more beneficial the even during or post workout doses. I have ordered EAA powders but they are usually chalky or bitter. Not the case here. Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Betaine Anhydrous, and Ginger combined with Magnesium Creatine Chelate and Dicreatine Malate combine for a perfect effect of reducing lactic acid, boosting energy and aiding in the production and utilization of ATP. Combining these two pretty much saves me from buying many products in an attempt to build a similar drink. Again, a big plus for me is the taste as I have dreaded some pre-workout drinks in the past and although I'd take results over taste it's great to have both. Overall great energy for this workout!

White flood: I'm usually one for powders over pills (absorption/ convenience) but I have used Nitrix so I was used to No in pill form. Got a great pump while deadlifting. I am gonna get the powder form as I like having the NO mixed with the Green Magnitude to help force the creatine in.

The only drawback in this was that more samples would give one a better indication of a reliable effect but from this sampling, I would be willing to order more on my own to see if the great results are consistent.

Today's Breakdown

Nutrition

Controlled Labs REDuction
Cissus Powder

Meal 1
1 slice fat free cheese
1 cup Egg Whites (measure uncooked)
4 tablespoons grits (measure uncooked)
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 2
3 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
and 2 tablespoons of Smuckers Sugar Free Grape Jelly
on 3 slices Ezekiel Bread
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Pre-Workout
Controlled Labs HULK Blend (Green Magnitude/Purple Wrath)

During workout: 8 scoops of Xtend

Post Workout
Waximaze, EAA's, Leucine
(Chalky - Would have liked to have a Controlled Labs Golden Finish sample to try at this point)

Meal 3
Anabolic Pump
1 Hungryman Turkey Pot Pie
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 4
8 ounces Turkey
1/2 cup rice
8 onces of sugar snap peas
Crystal Lite Ice Tea

Meal 5
2 scoops Isolyze
2 Gingerbread poptarts

Meal 6
2 servings Kashi Go Lean
3/4 cup of skim milk

WORKOUT
BACK & FOREARMS

Widegrip Pull-Ups
15
12
12

Sumo Deadlift
135X15
185X15
225X15
257X10
315X10

Widegrip Pulldown
160X10
180X10
200X8
220X8

Pullover Machine
160X12
180X10
200X10

T-Bar Row (wide grip)
2platesX12
3platesX10
3platesX10
4platesX8

Seated Wrist Curls/ Standing Reverse Wrist Curls
95X20/15
95X20/15
95X20/15
95X20/15

Awesome review i really wan to try green mag i hear so many good reviews.