Turning up the heat with Thermolife Dicana!

[Redcutter]

I was lucky enough to receive a free bottle of Dicana from Thermolife. I was planning on starting this log last week after I finished my pending log, but I held it off till today because I was feeling sick all week, but now I'm primed and ready to go!!

Here are my starting stats.

Weight: 160lbs (glycogen depleted)
Bf: ???? I have no clue, haven't gotten it tested yet.
Wasit at belly button: 30.5"

Goals: Maintain/increase strength while losing bodyfat.

Diet and training:

My diet will be a keto diet. ~2100 calories a day with macros set at 60% fat 35% Protein 5% carbs. Protein will stay constant throughout at 1g per lb. So if I need to adjust calories I'll add/subtract fat. I'll also carb up on Saturdays with about 3.5-4k fairly clean calories.

Training:

I'm currently doing Iron Addict's Simple Power Based Routine, which I've adjusted to fit my schedule and needs/wants.

Monday
Box squat 3 x 5
Pullthroughs 3 x 10
Bent-over Row 4 x 6
Barbell or Dumbbell Curl 3 x 8
Seated Calf Raises 3 x 15

Tuesday
30 Minutes HIIT
Hammer Strength Crunches 3 x 8
Hammer Strength Oblique Crunches 3 x 6
Hanging Leg Raises 3 x 10
Hanging Oblique Raises 3 x 10

Wednesday
Bench Press 3 x 5
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 4 x 8
Military Press 3 x 8
Skull Crushers 3 x 10
Hammer Strength Dips 3 x 6

Thursday
30 Minutes HIIT
Kneeling Cable Crunches 3 x 8
Hanging Leg Raises 3 x 10
Decline Bench Sit Ups 3 x 8
Side bends on back hypers machine 3 x 15
Shovel Deadlifts 2 sets to failure

Friday
Deadlift 3 x 5
Leg press 2 x 10
lat pull-down 4 x 6
Hammer Strength Curl 3 x 8
Calf Press on Leg press 3 x 15

Saturday/Sunday
HIIT 30 mins

Monday
Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 5, or 3 x 3
Dumbbell Bench Press 4 x 8
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 8
Hammer Strength Shoulder Press 3 x 6
Tricep pushdowns 3 x 10

I usually never skip one of the MWF workouts, if I feel that I need more rest I'll take a T/Thrs off.

The only other supplement I'll be using is whey protein and fish oil. I'm all out of everything else for now, I'll restock at the end of this log for my upcoming bulk

As for the Dicana dosing, I'll taper it up to 3/ED. Starting with 1 on the first day, 2 on the second, and 3 on the third day. This is subject to change depending on how I react to it. I've already taken the first dose.

Here is the before picture;



Let's begin!

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Day two is looking good so far. Just got back from the gym, did HIIT cardio along with abs. It's getting pretty stuffy in my gym. A LOT of people are joining, mostly families and the like.

Today's meal totals:

Calories: 2051
Fat: 129g
Protein: 197g
Carbs: 35g
Net carbs: 23g

Win

[CapnPowerMonger]

Day two is looking good so far. Just got back from the gym, did HIIT cardio along with abs. It's getting pretty stuffy in my gym. A LOT of people are joining, mostly families and the like.

Yeah, the gym is like a social club this time of year. lol. It sucks. Do me a favor and be UNLIKE everyone else and finish a log! Im about to spring for some of this before vacation, currently using ECA. I'd like to know if its worth the $$ as its rather expensive. Looking forward to reading about your experiences!

[MattyH7688]

im in on this

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Yeah, the gym is like a social club this time of year. lol. It sucks. Do me a favor and be UNLIKE everyone else and finish a log! Im about to spring for some of this before vacation, currently using ECA. I'd like to know if its worth the $$ as its rather expensive. Looking forward to reading about your experiences!

Lol, yeah, it really is a social club this time of year. Just today while I was doing hanging leg raises I saw three dudes chatting in front of the dip station, while doing dips. They were STILL there when I finished my ab workout.

Also, I've already completed a log

im in on this

Thanks man! I appreciate the TL love.

[SupaNatural]

Thanks man! I appreciate the TL love.

A bit more TL love for ya.

[Redcutter]

Chest today. Felt alright during the workout, haven't lost any strength though. I felt really burnt out at the end. After my PWO shake it was all good . On 3 caps now. Feeling a little hotter than usual. Meal totals for the day coming later tonight.

Meal totals:

Calories: 2129
Fat: 150g
Protein: 176g
Carbs: 22g

[Redcutter]

Took an off day from the gym, but not from the diet! My abs are sore so it'll be good for my recovery. Also, I have several tests tomorrow so I'm using the extra time to study up for those.

Here are the meal totals for the day:

Calories: 1879
Fat: 134g
Protein: 155g
Carbs: 25g

Only 5g below daily protein, which is OK. One day won't kill anybody, specially since it's such a small amount missing. Overall cals are also lower but that is also ok since I didn't workout today and spent most of the day sitting.

Also, no issues with Dicana at 3/ED. I have noticed that my sleep is deeper. I've experienced the same thing with Lean Xtreme. Maybe it's the Forskohlii? Ehh, whatever it is, I'm not complaning. Feelsgoodman.png

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I got me a new pad to write down my lifts throughout the workout

Today's workout:

Weight/Sets/Reps
Deadlifts-Warm up
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x5
135lbs 1x3
165lbs 1x1
185lbs 1x1

Working sets
205lbs 3x5

Leg Press
270lbs 2x10

Calf press (on leg press station)
320lbs 3x15

Wide-grip Lat Pulldowns
135lbs 4x6

Hammer Strength Bicep curl
65lbs 3x8

Pumping some Blind Guardian during the workout

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Meal totals for today:

calories: 2114
Fat: 145g
Protein: 176g
Carbs: 32g (even lower net carbs)

[lovehasrisen]

dang brah, good luck

im logging this product, but i dont write my workouts/macro!.... :|

I have 3 weeks left, cant wait till i post some pics!

repped.

[Redcutter]

dang brah, good luck

im logging this product, but i dont write my workouts/macro!.... :|

I have 3 weeks left, cant wait till i post some pics!

repped.

Much appreciated man!

Just got back from the gym. Did some light cardio instead of HIIT since my hamstrings are really sore--don't want to risk overtraining. They should be good for tomorrows HIIT, though. Also, I'm carbing up today

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No meal totals for yesterday. I never count cals or anything else when I'm carbing up since I know I'm getting enough. Of course, the meals are kept clean. They usually consist of chicken with pasta, bread, oatmeal, subway subs, etc. Back on the keto train this morning, just finished breakfast. I'm noticing increased appetite with Dicana, which I expected.

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Did HIIT today. Along with some machine work for calves--they can take a beating.

Meals for today:

Calories: 2024
Fat: 127g
Protein: 192g
Carbs: 28g

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Gym summary for today:

Weight/Sets/Reps

Incline Barbell Bench

45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
105lbs 1x6
115lbs 1x3
130lbs 1x1
135lbs 1x1
145lbs 3x5

Flat Dumbbell Press
50lbs 4x8

Tricep Pushdown
100 3x10

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
35.5lbs 3x8

I hate having workout 4 on Mondays since everyone does chest on Monday.

Meals:

Calories: 2016
Fat: 133g
Protein: 178g
Carbs: 31g (less net carbs)

[Redcutter]

Gym Summary:

30 mins HIIT cardio

Hammer Strength Crunches
65lbs 3x8

Hammer Strength Oblique Crunches
50lbs 3x6

Hanging Leg Raises
3 x 10

Hanging Oblique Raises
3 x 10

Meal totals:

Calories: 2032
Fat: 126.5g
Carbs: 23g
Protein: 192g (ate a bunch of chicken )

I'm enjoying Dicana so far. The effects are becoming noticeable. The fat on my arms is slowly melting away and my forearms have become more defined along with some newfound vascularity

[SupaNatural]

I'm enjoying Dicana so far. The effects are becoming noticeable. The fat on my arms is slowly melting away and my forearms have become more defined along with some newfound vascularity

I KNEW IT!!! You are putting in good work. This will pay off nicely.

[Redcutter]

Box Squat
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x6
135lbs 1x3
145lbs 1x1
165lbs 1x1
170lbs 3x5

Seated Calf Raises
90lbs 3x15

Bent over barbell Row
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x5
135lbs 4x6

Barbell Curl
55lbs 3x8

Meal Totals:

Calories: 2052
Fat: 129g
Protein: 206g
Carbs: 20g

Tired. Swamped with school work

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Hello children. Here is today's update:

Gym Summary:

30 mins HIIT cardio

Kneeling Cable Crunches
60lbs 3x8

Hanging Leg Raises
3x10

Decline Bench Sit Ups
BW 1x8
25lbs 1x5
35lbs 3x8

Side bends on back hypers machine
45lbs 3x15

Could not do Shovel Deads as every single barbell was taken. I guess that's what happens when I go to the gym at 5:30pm

Meal totals:

Calories: 2014
Fat: 138g
Protein: 181g
Carbs: 15g

I haven't eaten everything, but that's what it'll total out too. I also placed my protein order. I got about 28 pounds of XF protein on the way.

[Redcutter]

Gym Summary:

Barbell Bench Press
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x5
120lbs 1x3
135lbs 1x1
145lbs 3x5

Incline Dumbbell Press
45lbs 4x8

Skull Crushers
50lbs 3x10

Military Press
80lbs 3x8

Meal totals:

Calories: 2014
Fat:138g
Protein: 181g
Carbs: 15g

Yes, I ate the exact same meals from yesterday.

[CapnPowerMonger]

Gym Summary:

Barbell Bench Press
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x5
120lbs 1x3
135lbs 1x1
145lbs 3x5

Incline Dumbbell Press
45lbs 4x8

Skull Crushers
50lbs 3x10

Military Press
80lbs 3x8

Meal totals:

Calories: 2014
Fat:138g
Protein: 181g
Carbs: 15g

Yes, I ate the exact same meals from yesterday.

When leaning down I think thats the best way. Just same meals daily. Its boring but you can tweak it when things slow down. I carb up on the weekends so that takes care of "shocking" the body enough IMO.

[Redcutter]

Carbed up yesterday. Feels good. Did not do cardio--needed some extra rest. Will be doing cardio later today, though.

[Redcutter]

Did some low intensity cardio rather than the regular HIIT because I had some reading to do--yeah, I read while doing cardio.

Meal totals:

Calories: 1707
Fat: 102g
Protein: 172g
Carbs: 15g

Somewhat low. I spent the entire day doing school work, even at the gym. Fortunately the workload has been significantly reduced!

[Redcutter]

Gym Summary

Deadlifts
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x6
135lbs 1x3
165lbs 1x2
185lbs 1x1
205lbs 3x6

Leg Press
270lbs 2x10

Calf Press
360lbs 3x15

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
135lbs 4x6

Hammer Strength Curl
65lbs 3x8

Meal totals:

Calories: 2051
Fat: 143g
Protein: 173g
Carbs: 20g

Not done eating.

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Gym Summary:

30 mins HIIT cardio.

Abs:

Hammer Strength Crunches
70lbs 3x8

Hammer Strength Oblique Crunches
65lbs 3x6

Hanging Leg Raises
3x10

Hanging Oblique Raises
3x10

Meal totals:

Calories: 2009
Fat: 125.5g
Protein: 191g
Carbs: 17g

Todays calories are so last year. LOl..



Not..

[Redcutter]

Gym summary for today:

Weight/Sets/Reps

Incline Barbell Bench

45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
105lbs 1x6
115lbs 1x3
130lbs 1x1
135lbs 1x1
145lbs 3x5

Flat Dumbbell Press
50lbs 4x8

Tricep Pushdown
100 3x10

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
35.5lbs 3x8

Meal totals:

Calories: 2062
Fat: 136.5g
Protein: 190g
Carbs: 20g

The mirror is treating me REAL nice

[SupaNatural]

The mirror is treating me REAL nice

Good to hear, not that I had any doubts.

[Bane]

Hope you have any before after pics

[Redcutter]

Hope you have any before after pics

Of course. Before pic is in the first post. After pics will come at the end of course


In other news; Took the day off today. Diet totals will be posted later today.


And here there are:

Calories: 2035
Fat: 153g
Protein: 140g
Carbs: 39g (net carbs=22g)

Had a bunch of peanuts/almonds.

[Redcutter]

Box Squat
45lbs 1x12
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x6
135lbs 1x3
145lbs 1x1
165lbs 1x1
175lbs 3x5

Seated Calf Raises
90lbs 3x15

Bent over barbell Row
95lbs 1x8
115lbs 1x5
135lbs 4x6

Barbell Curl
60lbs 3x8

Meal totals:

Calories: 2027
Fat: 140.5
Protein: 168g
Carbs: 22g