AI's DAA Log

[Rjeezie]

AI helped me to get back on my feet after having knee surgery. Here is my log of that journey - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...7161093&page=1

My knee is doing better now, though not fully healed, I am well on my way to a full recovery. The holidays really set me back in terms of my goals and progress, so now it's time to get back serious. Here are my current stats:

Height - 5'11
Weight - 237
Body Fat - Upper 20's (guess)

Maxes:
Bench - 335
Shoulder Press - 225
Leg Press - 12x270 (Can't do 1 rep maxes cuz of my knee, and still starting off light)
Mixed Grip Pull Ups - 14
Incline - Haven't maxed


My Goals:
1. Drop down to 225 or lower
2. Lower body fat to under 20
3. Increase strength

Supplements:
Orange Triad
AI's DAA

I will be working out 4-5 times a week twice a day. 1 workout will be weights and the other will be a light cardio session (mostly walking on treadmill). Hopefully with some motivation and the help from DAA, I will be able to reach my goals. Let's get it!

Here are my first progress pictures:

[Rjeezie]

Leg Press
20x180
15x270
12x320

SS with Calf Press
50x180
50x270
50x320

Seated Leg Curls
3x10 – 100

DB Lunges
3x10 – 25

BB SLD
3x10 – 95

Cardio
30 minutes incline walking on treadmill

Thoughts:
Tough workout, considering I’m trying to get the muscle back in my right leg. Legs feel worn out, but feel good. Had a few cheat meals this weekend, but I’m back to eating right now.

[JohnSmeton]

When you diet hard, which i would do while taking daa, your testosterone levels drop a good bit, Daa can help keep them optimal and keep on more musclemass.

Everything looks good. As far as diet I would one one cheat meal every two weeks at this stage your in right now.

Thank you for doing this log for us. and we are here to help you in any way we can

[StxNas]

When you diet hard, which i would do while taking daa, your testosterone levels drop a good bit, Daa can help keep them optimal and keep on more musclemass.

Everything looks good. As far as diet I would one one cheat meal every two weeks at this stage your in right now.

Thank you for doing this log for us. and we are here to help you in any way we can

In for the long haul!

One cheat meal every two weeks?!? I could pull that off when I was younger, but I don't know if could that now, lol.

[Rjeezie]

In for the long haul!

One cheat meal every two weeks?!? I could pull that off when I was younger, but I don't know if could that now, lol.

When you diet hard, which i would do while taking daa, your testosterone levels drop a good bit, Daa can help keep them optimal and keep on more musclemass.

Everything looks good. As far as diet I would one one cheat meal every two weeks at this stage your in right now.

Thank you for doing this log for us. and we are here to help you in any way we can

Thanks. Cheat meals came more often because my wife is pregnant... But she is almost due (like in 2 weeks) so considering the circumstances, my diet has actually been relatively decent.

I'm eating about 2200 calories, 110 C/98F/220P

The diet has been working well. My biggest problem has been cardio honestly... I just haven't been doing anything and have been straight lifting.

[jiggamanbill]

My knee is doing better now, though not fully healed, I am well on my way to a full recovery. The holidays really set me back in terms of my goals and progress, so now it's time to get back serious. Here are my current stats:

Height - 5'11
Weight - 237
Body Fat - Upper 20's (guess)

Maxes:
Bench - 335
Shoulder Press - 225
Leg Press - 12x270 (Can't do 1 rep maxes cuz of my knee, and still starting off light)
Mixed Grip Pull Ups - 14
Incline - Haven't maxed


My Goals:
1. Drop down to 225 or lower
2. Lower body fat to under 20
3. Increase strength

Supplements:
Orange Triad
AI's DAA

I will be working out 4-5 times a week twice a day. 1 workout will be weights and the other will be a light cardio session (mostly walking on treadmill). Hopefully with some motivation and the help from DAA, I will be able to reach my goals. Let's get it!

First of all, it takes a lot to come back from an injury or surgery. Remember to not over do it and re-injure yourself.

You have some good goals, and if you stay focused, you will hit it for sure. We will keep you motivated and support you.

Are you able to do the cardio in the AM prior to eating or does your schedule not allow for it?

What does the diet look like?

Let's hit those goals!!!!!!!!

[JohnSmeton]

First of all, it takes a lot to come back from an injury or surgery. Remember to not over do it and re-injure yourself.

You have some good goals, and if you stay focused, you will hit it for sure. We will keep you motivated and support you.

Are you able to do the cardio in the AM prior to eating or does your schedule not allow for it?

What does the diet look like?

Let's hit those goals!!!!!!!!

Bill, have you ever had any serious Injuries?

[Rjeezie]

First of all, it takes a lot to come back from an injury or surgery. Remember to not over do it and re-injure yourself.

You have some good goals, and if you stay focused, you will hit it for sure. We will keep you motivated and support you.

Are you able to do the cardio in the AM prior to eating or does your schedule not allow for it?

What does the diet look like?

Let's hit those goals!!!!!!!!

Some mornings I can... I just have to get up and do it and not sleep in! With cardio, I still can't do much because I can't run or jump yet. So I usually walk on an incline at a pretty decent pace. Sometimes I will do elliptical and every now and then I'll do stair climber. But for my knee, I like doing the walking because it's working my knee/leg well.

Diet is I'm eating about 2200 calories, 110 C/98F/220P (Calculated from the sticky here on BB, but probably need to go relook at it just to make sure).

[jiggamanbill]

Bill, have you ever had any serious Injuries?

I've actually been lucky to have stayed pretty healthy. I've not had to have a surgery since I have started training this focused. Obviously I have had my fair share of tweaks, pulls, pains, etc. but nothing major (knock on wood)

I have realized though as the years go by that it is better to not be stubborn and ignore the pain and what your body is telling you. When I was younger I would blast through the pain and keep doing lifts that aggrivated the sore area.... however, now I realize that letting that body part recover and miss a particular exercise in my lift is better than prolonging the issue and having my lifts suffer in the future.

[Rjeezie]

I've actually been lucky to have stayed pretty healthy. I've not had to have a surgery since I have started training this focused. Obviously I have had my fair share of tweaks, pulls, pains, etc. but nothing major (knock on wood)

I have realized though as the years go by that it is better to not be stubborn and ignore the pain and what your body is telling you. When I was younger I would blast through the pain and keep doing lifts that aggrivated the sore area.... however, now I realize that letting that body part recover and miss a particular exercise in my lift is better than prolonging the issue and having my lifts suffer in the future.

Well said

[Rjeezie]

Bench Press
10x165
8x195
5x215
5x245
5x275 <<==Needed a spot on last 2

DB Decline Press
10x65
10x70
10x70

Cable Cross Overs
3x10 – 12/30

SS with Push Ups
10, 7, 10

OH Tricep Press
3x10 – 90

DB Kickbacks
3x10 – 25

Thoughts:
Man, we flew through this workout without much rest in-between sets. Felt great and now I felt worn out. Chest felt good, was a little disappointed that I couldn’t get the 5x275 on my own, but it’s not a bad start.

[jiggamanbill]

Bench Press
10x165
8x195
5x215
5x245
5x275 <<==Needed a spot on last 2

DB Decline Press
10x65
10x70
10x70

Cable Cross Overs
3x10 – 12/30

SS with Push Ups
10, 7, 10

OH Tricep Press
3x10 – 90

DB Kickbacks
3x10 – 25

Thoughts:
Man, we flew through this workout without much rest in-between sets. Felt great and now I felt worn out. Chest felt good, was a little disappointed that I couldn’t get the 5x275 on my own, but it’s not a bad start.

Nothing wrong with assistance to push out a few lasts reps!

I like to keep going the whole time, with little to no rest. Helps with the cardio aspect as well.

Looks like you had a good session... now start the repair process with some recover pro!

[Rjeezie]

Nothing wrong with assistance to push out a few lasts reps!

I like to keep going the whole time, with little to no rest. Helps with the cardio aspect as well.

Looks like you had a good session... now start the repair process with some recover pro!

Man, now that you mention it, I had 2 samples of Recover Pro when I got the DAA and used both yesterday and today after my workouts. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I was wrong. I really liked them and the way the made me feel post workouts. I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor I had yesterday was really good, I think it a berry type flavor. Today I had lemon (didn't like the taste).

[jiggamanbill]

Man, now that you mention it, I had 2 samples of Recover Pro when I got the DAA and used both yesterday and today after my workouts. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I was wrong. I really liked them and the way the made me feel post workouts. I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor I had yesterday was really good, I think it a berry type flavor. Today I had lemon (didn't like the taste).

That would be the raspberry flavor... it is good!

not sure if you like the pre workout kick, but the lemon recover pro mixed with the pink lemonade maniac pre workout is good!

[Rjeezie]

That would be the raspberry flavor... it is good!

not sure if you like the pre workout kick, but the lemon recover pro mixed with the pink lemonade maniac pre workout is good!

Love the kick. I actually had a tub of Maniac and used it but it gave me bad crashes after using it so I stopped. I'm not using any PW right now...

[BulkyPinoy61]

Hey bud!! How you been?

[Rjeezie]

Hey bud!! How you been?

Hey man, I've been pretty good. How about you?

[StoneColdMC]

Good luck man. I've been taking AI's Testpro and Stoked and loving it. I'm interested to see how their DAA compares.

[Rjeezie]

Good luck man. I've been taking AI's Testpro and Stoked and loving it. I'm interested to see how their DAA compares.

Yeah I've ran TestPRO and Stoked and had great results with both... So I'm hoping this will do the same.

[JohnSmeton]

I've actually been lucky to have stayed pretty healthy. I've not had to have a surgery since I have started training this focused. Obviously I have had my fair share of tweaks, pulls, pains, etc. but nothing major (knock on wood)

I have realized though as the years go by that it is better to not be stubborn and ignore the pain and what your body is telling you. When I was younger I would blast through the pain and keep doing lifts that aggrivated the sore area.... however, now I realize that letting that body part recover and miss a particular exercise in my lift is better than prolonging the issue and having my lifts suffer in the future.

agreed and well said. Yes good to listen to your body i agree. Ive been a stubborn ass and had two major injuries

Love the kick. I actually had a tub of Maniac and used it but it gave me bad crashes after using it so I stopped. I'm not using any PW right now...

I love maniac. That said, i cycle off all stimulates, even low dosed caffeine.

Yeah I've ran TestPRO and Stoked and had great results with both... So I'm hoping this will do the same.

Daa is my favorite testosterone booster on the market

Keep up the good work. 275 lbs-5 x's is strong. Bill , your a long armed dude, we suck at bench presses lol

actuallY i havent done bench press in over five years , actually almost six now. It kills my rotators

[Rjeezie]

Daa is my favorite testosterone booster on the market

Keep up the good work. 275 lbs-5 x's is strong. Bill , your a long armed dude, we suck at bench presses lol

actuallY i havent done bench press in over five years , actually almost six now. It kills my rotators

Thanks. Quick question on DAA.... do you find the mixability of it terrible?

[jiggamanbill]

agreed and well said. Yes good to listen to your body i agree. Ive been a stubborn ass and had two major injuries



I love maniac. That said, i cycle off all stimulates, even low dosed caffeine.



Daa is my favorite testosterone booster on the market

Keep up the good work. 275 lbs-5 x's is strong. Bill , your a long armed dude, we suck at bench presses lol

actuallY i havent done bench press in over five years , actually almost six now. It kills my rotators

I take a break from all stimulants as well... need the body / receptors to clear out so it is effective again...

Long armed and long legged...makes brench, pull ups, and squats a pain in the rear! haha

We have to move the weight 4 Xs as far as the little guys

[Rjeezie]

6am Cardio
30 minutes on treadmill & Abs after




Afternoon Workout


Wide-Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck
10x75
10x90
10x120

Reverse Close Grip Pulldown
10x120
10x135
10x150

EZ Bar Curls
3x10 – 75

SS with Straight Bar Bent Rows
3x10 – 100

Machine Reverse Flies
10x100
10x110
10x110

SS with DB Hammer Curls
3x10 – 32.5

Seated Cable Row
3x10 – 165

SS with Hanging Leg Raises
3x12

Seated Face Pulls
3x10 – 75

Thoughts:
Best workout I’ve had in a long time… It’s been a while since I had somebody to workout with, but another guy at work did it with me and we pushed each other. I did some new lifts that I’ve never done, so some of the weights were being experimented with. Next time I will do some heavier (like Reverse close grip pulldowns… which I loved). It was a good day of working out.

[jiggamanbill]

6am Cardio
30 minutes on treadmill & Abs after




Afternoon Workout


Wide-Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck
10x75
10x90
10x120

Reverse Close Grip Pulldown
10x120
10x135
10x150

EZ Bar Curls
3x10 – 75

SS with Straight Bar Bent Rows
3x10 – 100

Machine Reverse Flies
10x100
10x110
10x110

SS with DB Hammer Curls
3x10 – 32.5

Seated Cable Row
3x10 – 165

SS with Hanging Leg Raises
3x12

Seated Face Pulls
3x10 – 75

Thoughts:
Best workout I’ve had in a long time… It’s been a while since I had somebody to workout with, but another guy at work did it with me and we pushed each other. I did some new lifts that I’ve never done, so some of the weights were being experimented with. Next time I will do some heavier (like Reverse close grip pulldowns… which I loved). It was a good day of working out.

Means you will be sore tomorrow! Always good. I see you did the AM cardio. Looking good. Hows the knee feel?

[Rjeezie]

Means you will be sore tomorrow! Always good. I see you did the AM cardio. Looking good. Hows the knee feel?

Tomorrow? I'm already sore from the chest & leg day earlier this week!!! But I love the feeling. My knee is a little bit swollen right now. I'm about to stretch it and do some more therapy on it, then ice it all night.

[jiggamanbill]

Tomorrow? I'm already sore from the chest & leg day earlier this week!!! But I love the feeling. My knee is a little bit swollen right now. I'm about to stretch it and do some more therapy on it, then ice it all night.

Good to hear the knee is holding up. Happy with the AI products? Hitting AM Cardio tomorrow?

[Rjeezie]

Good to hear the knee is holding up. Happy with the AI products? Hitting AM Cardio tomorrow?

Oh yeah, I've used TestPRO, Stoked, HGHPRO & Glycobol before and had good results. So I'm hoping DAA will give me some good results. Yes, I'm going to try and get up for the AM cardio again as long as my leg says yes

[Rjeezie]

6 am Cardio
20 minutes on treadmill


Afternoon Weights


Bradford/Rocky Press
10x95
9x95
6x95

DB Shrugs
3x12 – 95

SS with DB Arnold Press
3x8 – 50

Russians
3x10 – 22.5

Machine Shoulder Sled
10x60
10x80
10x100

Standing Low Pulley Deltoid Raise
3x10 – 40

Front Cable Raise
3x10 – 30

Thoughts:
Felt terrible today. Started from this morning when I quit after 20 minutes of cardio. This afternoon, I did some new lifts that I’ve never done for my shoulders. The lifts were a lot harder than I thought, and I was disappointed in my own effort honestly. I didn’t have a partner today and I really wasn’t motivated to push myself.

However, I did end up really liking the Bradford/Rocky Presses and Arnold Presses, as well as the Machine Shoulder sled. It was the first time I did any of those and really felt like I worked my shoulders. It’s just frustrating I guess because my shoulders feel so weak and I feel like I burn out doing them extremely fast (no endurance). Oh well, all in all, it’s been one good week of working out and I still have tomorrow.

[Rjeezie]

6 am Cardio
20 minutes on treadmill

Leg Press
3x10 – 270

SS with Calf Presses
3x50 – 270

Seated Leg Curls
3x10 – 100

SS Leg Extension 10-sec Pauses (for bad knee)
3x10 – 10

Thoughts:
Well, woke up this morning and weighed in at 235.4… That gave me some motivation that it’s working and I’m on the right track! I decided to cut my treadmill cardio short today because I wanted to do a little leg work for my rehab. Felt good today. Now hopefully I can eat clean through the weekend… I might try and get 1 more workout in Saturday, but it will be tough with my schedule.

Been a good week and I’m almost at my pre-surgery weight of 233.

[GoHardOrGoHme]

Im subd in this bad boy!!