CREATURE........ BEAST mode with the BOOG

[J_D828]

02.16.12


BOOG will be taking on.....................

BY

Id like to thank 44bulldog for picking me to review CREATURE, and for the totally cool shaker cup.

I have never reviewed a creatine before, so this will be the first, so very stoked.....I received CREATURE 2 days ago, so today will be the first day. My reviewing scale will be simple on a 0-5 scale. Well time to go for now, but stay tuned for the review.

HULK SMASH



BOOG.................

[coolaidml]

Will be following this log. Sub'd.

[J_D828]

02.18.12

Well Yesterday was the first day every using CREATURE.....but here is my initial review with some before pics so, when the review is over can take after picture....

these pictures are before taking BEAST NUTRITION'S CREATURE.....

[color=blue]FRONT[/color


BACK



The rating scale will be simple.....0-5; 0=poorly and 5=outstanding... (following will be rated)

energy
taste
mixability
strength
body composition
bloating
cramping
upset stomach
recovery

CREATURE (citrus flavor)= I will be taking CREATURE according to the label, and manufacturer recommendations,
There are 60 servings per container, so this review will run 30 days. The serving size is 5 grams, according to label I will consume (1) scoop 30 minutes prior to workout and (1) scoop 30 minutes after workout.




Nutrition= My nutrition is not really great at this point, trying to get my required macros, but lack of appetite, but working on that.

Training= My training for this log will be; following 4 sets-8 reps (or more), week will start on Sunday's and will train 4 days a week, in hope to break old PR's so will see.


Sunday= cardio (hiit), BICEPS & TRICEPS & FOREARMS
Monday= off day
Tuesday= LEGS
Wednesday= cardio (hiit), CHEST & BACK
Thursday= off day
Friday= cardio (hiit), SHOULDERS
Saturday= off day

** workout days and times are subject to change due to work schedule..........

Later today i will be posting yesterdays workout and macros and first initial use

"HULK SMASH"


BOOG

[J_D828]

Get pumped "HULK STYLE"........ LEGS WITH CREATURE..... last 3 workouts be posted later with review.....

"HULK SMASH"

BOOG

[coolaidml]

My log is now ready to go if you'd like to follow.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post835130651

[J_D828]

Good Monday afternoon, hope everyone is doing well, today is the day i am gonna get caught up on this log.......

I will be logging all my works, and i have changed to 4x8 set up, this week will be initial numbers, and im hoping to increase weights, with CREATURE.........but first allow me to rate the first few doses of creature, following the specs......


CREATURE= on training days will be taken 30 minutes prior to workout and 30 minutes after, and non-training days will be takin in the AM and then PM........



[color=pink]02.17.02[/color


Alright here is the first review..........


ENERGY= 2
TASTE= 4
MIXABILITY= 4
STRENGTH= 2
BODY COMPOSITION= **see pics at end of 30 days
BLOATING/ CRAMPING= mild
UPSET STOMACH= non
RECOVERY= 2


Keep in mind I have not reviewed creatine ever, IF ANY ONE HAS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS JUST ASK.......

WORKOUT

CARDIO

STATIONARY BIKE= 20 minutes (hiit)
5 minutes warm up
10 sets @ ALL out for 15 seconds; followed by 45 seconds recovery
5 minutes cool down

WEIGHT TRAINING

actually this is the last workout with decreasing reps and increasing weight

SHOULDERS
shoulder press= 10x100; 8x120; 6x90 4x90 (felt a strain in shoulder)
(tri sets)
front DB raise alt= 10x25,25,25
bent rear delts= 10x30,30,30
side lateral raise= 10x12.5,12.5,12.5
DB shrugs= 15x130; 12x140; 6x150; 6x160; 6x165
shoulder press (palms in)= 10x100,100,100,100

ABDOMINALS
AB crunch machine= 30x110,110,110




02.18.12

OFF DAY.....



02.19.12

WORKOUT

CARDIO

TREADMILL= 25 minutes (hiit)
5 minutes warm up
10 sets @ 10mph for 15 seconds; followed by 45 seconds @ 3 mph
10 minutes cool down

CHEST & BACK (super sets) 4x8
smith machine- flat bench= 4x8x120,140,150,170
wide grip pulldown= 4x8x110,120,140,160

DB incline press= 4x8x35,40,45,50
isolateral rows= 4x8x100,110,130,140

smith machine-decline bench= 4x8x90,110,130,140
Rev. grip pulldown= 4x8x60,80,100,110

ABDOMINALS
crunches on ball= 4 sets of 30 reps
DB side bends= 3 sets of 30L/R
Leg lifts 3 sets of 20

CARDIO

TREADMILL= 20 minutes @ 3mph with incline 2.5%


Overall a very good work out my part time fire departments gym, felt good, energized, pumped, good strength.........

02.20.12

WORKOUT

CARDIO

STATIONARY BIKE= 10 minutes just to warm up the legs

[size=+3]WEIGHT TRAINING

LEGS
45 degree leg press= 4x8x270,450,540,630
(super sets)
seated calf raise= 3x20x120,145,155
Tibia raise= 3x20x100,110,115
Leg ext= 4x8x120,140,160,180
seated leg curls= 4x8x150,170,190,200
(1) leg ext= 20L/Rx40,50,60


All in all another really good at the gym, again CREATURE 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after.....


Well guys stay tuned for tomorrows workout...


HULK SMASH


BOOG.......................

[coolaidml]

Lifting some impressive weights! Good stuff!

[J_D828]

02.23.12

Well still having good effects from CREATURE, nothing negative yet........here is all workouts caught up from the 20th, with creature 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after.


02.21.12

FROM HOME THIS DAY..........

Stationary Bike= 30 minutes, moderate speed........

ABDOMINALS

crunches feet up= 50 reps for 4 sets
oblique crunches= 20L/R reps for 3 sets
DB side bends= 30L/R reps fro 3 sets
side twists= 20L/R reps for 4 sets
AB roller= 10 reps for 4 sets

FOREARMS

wrist curls UP= 50L/R reps for 4 sets
wrist curls DOWN= 50L/R reps for 4 sets


02.22.12

This day was arms BICEPS and TRICEPS
started out with a little cardio, arms.....abs


TREADMILL= 3% incline at 3 mph, 1.6 miles.

ARMS (BICEPS & TRICEPS) superset with 4x8 program

V-bar standing cable curls= 4x8x120, 130,140, 150
rev. grip pulldown (1) arm= 4x8x50,6070,70

(1) arm preacher curls= 4x8x55,55,60,60
(1) arm cable crossover L/R= 4x8x 40, 50,50,55

machine preacher curls= 4x8x60,70,80,90
Tricep ext. machine= 4x8x 60,70,80,90


ABDOMINALS
AB crunch machine= 100 reps for 2 sets at 100 pounds
lower back ext= 100 reps for 2 sets at 105 pounds


02.23,12

Today is back at home, I try to do something at least for an hour

Stationary Bike= moderate speed, for 25 minutes

ABDOMINALS
crunches feet up-= 50 reps for 4 sets
oblique crunches= 25L/R reps for 4 sets
Side bends DB= 40L/R reps for 4 sets with 30lb. weight
AB roller= 10 reps for 4 sets
Plank with roller= 10 seconds for each 4 sets


FOREARMS

wrist curls UP= 50L/R reps for 4 sets
wrist curl down= 50L/R reps for 4 sets
seated hammer curls= 30 reps for 4 sets at 20lbs. each arm

Well this concludes 3 more awesome days with creature, tomorrow is shoulders and saturdays workout is legs day............


everyone keep training hard and good lifts


HULK SMASH



BOOG........................

[J_D828]

03.01.12


Well its march 1st, and well sorry guys i havent had access to internet, and been working out hard, and having good effects with ......

Well i ll be getting my log caught up again..... and with a quick snippet.....of how i feel since taking creature.....


02.24.12

treadmill= 30 minutes at 3 % incline

SHOULDERS (4x8x set up)

military press= 4x8x40,50,60,70
(tri sets)
ez bar front raise= 3x10x30,30,30
bent over delts= 3x10x30,30,30
side lateral raise- 3x10x10,10,10
barbell shrugs= 4x8x225,295,315,315
db shrugs= 2x30x40,40




02.25.12

NO CARDIO

LEGS
hack squat {warm p} 2x12x50,50
leg ext.= 4x8x110,120,140,160
calf raise standing= 4x20x135,155,175,195
45 degree incline press= 4x8x270,360,450,540
lying leg curl= 4x8x70,90,110,120


ABDOMINALS
AB crunch machine= 2x50x100,100
lower back ext.= 2x50x105,105
decline crunches= 2x10xBW



02.26.12


TREADMILL (hiit)
10 minute warm up
10 sets @9.0mph for 15 seconds
10 minutes cool down 1.82 miles

ARMS (SUPERSETS) 4x8x set up
ez bar curls= 4x8x50,70,90,90
reverse pull down triceps= 4x8x50,60,70,80

1 arm preacher curls (cable)= 4x8x 20,22.5,25,30
1 arm crossover= 4x8x20, 25,30,30

preacher cable curls= 4x8x40,50,60,70
cable kickbacks= 4x8x12.5,15,20,25


THIS WORKOUT WAS AT PENINSULA FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A VECTRON CURCUIT MACHINE.......




02.27.12

AT HOME WORKOUT

ab roler= 4x10,bw,bw,bw,bw
crunches w/ feet up= 4 sets of 50 each
oblique crunches L/R= 20L/R for 4 sets
planks with AB roller= 4 sets @ 10 seconds
DB side bends= 30L/R with 30lbs for 4 sets

STATIONARY BIKE= 30 minutes, 5.2 miles



02.28.12


STATIONARY BIKE= 10 MINUTES
elliptical trainer (hiit)=
2 minute warm up
10 sets at 14.0 for 15 seconds
3 minutes cool down

CHEST (SUPERSET) 4x8x
DB chest press= 4x80x80,90,100,110 (NEW PR)
wide grip pulldwon= 4x8x150,170,190,200

decline DB flyes= 4x8x35,45,55,60
lat pull down machine= 4x8x160,180,210,210

isolateral incline press= 4x8x200; 6x220; 4x230; 4x235
rev grip v-bar pulldown= 4x8x120,130,150,150

isolateral incline press (cool down)= 3x25x50,50,50


ABDOMINALS
AB crunch machine= 3x50x110,110,110
lower back ext.= 3x50x105,120,120
side bends cable= 4x20L/Rx40,50,60,60


02.29.12


NO CARDIO


biceps and triceps (SUPERSETS) 4x8x set up
v-bar cable curls= 4x8x140,150,170,180
reverse rope ext.= 4x8x130,140,150,160

1 arm preacher curls DB= 4x10x45,50,55,60
1 arm cable tricep crossover= 4x10x40,50,6060

ez bar preacher curls= 4x8x70,90,100,110, 2x4x120,125 (NEW PR)
v-bar pulldown= 4x8x140,160,180,200 2x8x220,225 (NEW PR)

machine bicep curls (cool down)= 2x25x40,50


03.01.12
AT HOME

STATIONARY BIKE= 20 minutes, moderate to light ride............... 4.9 miles

ABDOMINALS
crunches feet up= 4 sets of 50
oblique crunches= 4 sets of 20L/Reach
DB side bends= 30L/R for 4 sets with 30lbs.
AB roller= 4 sets of 10

FOREARMS
wrist curls up= 50L/R for 4 sets w/ 30lbs.
wrist curls down= 50L/R for 4 sets w/ 20lbs.

SHOULDERS
ARNOLD press= 4x10x20,20,20,20
(tri-sets)
alt. DB raise L/R= 3x10L/Rx 20,20,20
rear delts bento ver= 3x10x20,20,20
side lateral raise= 3x10L/Rx20,20,20


Well now that im all caught up........ just in time to pack for the ARNOLD CLASSIC....leaving tomorrow at 0200hrs...gonna be great

Well now for a quick snippet on CREATURE, well been taking now for 2 weeks and i like it, no ill effects, been having good worjkouts, and great recovery and havent noticed any bloating, or stomach issues, and still mixes excellent and the taste is awesome, so far best tasting creatine so far................here is a pic after yesterdays workout..

Well next update will be this monday as i will be attending ARNOLD CLASSIC, hope to get good pics to bring back...til then


GREAT WORKOUTS AND GOOD GAINS.........

"HULK SMASH"

BOOG...............

[coolaidml]

Enjoy the Arnold

I really wanna go one year!

[longhorns_p]

little late but in this bish, do work!

[J_D828]

03.06.12


Well i got back late Sunday from being down state visiting family and ARNOLD CLASSIC, then Monday i was back at it for work, 24 hour shift. Well needless to say the ARNOLD CLASSIC ended to soon for me, this being my first one Sooooooo....again im gona get my log caught up....

03.02.12

Friday= NO WORKOUT got up at 3am to head to Ohio, 5-6 hour drive............

0900
Started the 2 block walk to the expo and went to events prior to opening ant 1030am, about 30 minutes prior to i took some CREATURE, to help me get thru the event, then after event had another serving, it was pretty hectic in there shoulder to shoulder fighting the crowds was just like a workout.

03.03.03

SATURDAY= The motel we stayed at had no workout room, so got up had breakfast and headed back to Michigan, still taking CREATURE.......

03.04.12

SUNDAY=

Well this day i decided to take another rest day, much needed after all the walking and driving, and partly cuz the gym at my in-laws was closed........


03.05.12

Today was first day back in gym since the previous Wed. and first workout since Thursday....

**CARDIO**
Stationary Bike (hiit)=
5 minutes warm up
10 sets at 150rpm for 15 seconds
2 minutes cool down

**CHEST & BACK**
DB chest bench press= 4x8x80,90,100,110
wide grip pull down= 4x8x160,180,200,210

decline DB flyes= 4x8x50,60,60,65
rev. grip T-bar rows= 4x8x90,110,115,135

Iolateral incline press= 4x8x180,200,210,230
rev V-bar pull down= 4x8x120,140,150,160

**ABDOMINALS**
AB crunch machine= 3x50x110,110,110
lower back ext.= 3x50x120,120,120
russian twists= 25L/R for 2 sets
hanging leg pull up= 25 for 2 sets


Then i was feeling very good, i started "INSANITY CARDIO", which for the next 60 days i will be adding to my current workout scheme..

Still taking the CREATURE, and still NO side effects or bloating feeling, good strength and goodPRr's, and gains, feels like im getting a quicker recovery time after work outs and the endurance during the workout not getting tired.....feels really great since being on it.......


All in all it was a great 2 workouts and a great all around 24 hour shift..


03.06.12

At about noon, i started INSANITY CARDIO, took sum CREATURE 1/2 before, and WHOA this insanity is gonna kick my azz, glad i got CREATURE to help out.....


Well stay tuned for tomorrow, back on another 24 hour shift with an early morning workout, 0230, and it will be biceps and tricep and then on duty another round of insanity cardio......


HULK SMASH

BOOG.........

stay tuned for another review............

[longhorns_p]

huge update on the reviews lol

What'd you think of the Ahnald? Saturday is the crazy day

[J_D828]

well sorry guys, while at Arnold, my home town got blasted with a huge snow storm, just got internet back, but really had to post on phone....

we were in state of emergency, i have been workin non stop since storm will update next 3 days as i am home for few hours to see kids and wife then back on duty....

cteature citrus is an extremely awesome creatine... has helped in recovery...

arnold was fkippin crazy, couldnt even make it to the good boths....

again sory posting this from phone sucks!!!! ty for being patient.....

boog

[coolaidml]

well sorry guys, while at Arnold, my home town got blasted with a huge snow storm, just got internet back, but really had to post on phone....

we were in state of emergency, i have been workin non stop since storm will update next 3 days as i am home for few hours to see kids and wife then back on duty....

cteature citrus is an extremely awesome creatine... has helped in recovery...

arnold was fkippin crazy, couldnt even make it to the good boths....

again sory posting this from phone sucks!!!! ty for being patient.....

boog

Hope everyone is okay after the storm!

[J_D828]

yeap every one seems to be, one hell of a storm..

Hope everyone is okay after the storm!

[J_D828]

03.15.2012

Well after this storm, internet finally back up an running, I would have logged but, from my phone....ahhhhh NOOOOOO it would take like a long time.... so here the logs from

03.07.12 to 03.15.12


Well first let me say it is great to have such a good CREATINE for recovery....... I have been very impressed with CREATURE, since taking this, i havent felt bloated, retaining water, nauseated, and the recovery from workouts have been awesome.... And good gains, and great strength also......

Again, I take CREATURE 30 minutes prior to workout and again 30 minutes right after workout........



03.07.12

**CARDIO**

TREADMILL= 20 minutes; 3% incline @ 3.0 mph; 1 mile

**WEIGHT LIFTING**

BICEPS AND TRICEPS (supersets)
standing cable curls= 4x8x30,40,50,60
overhead tricep ext. cable L/R= 4x8x10,12.5,15,20

(1) arm preacher cable curls L/R= 4x8x20,25,30,35
(1) arm pronated tricep ext. L/R= 4x8x20,30,35,40

preacher cable curls= 4x8x40,50,60,70
(1) arm cable kick backs= 4x8x10,12.5,15,20


**ABDOMINALS**
crunches on bal= 10 sets of 20
DB side bends L/R= 25L/R x 40 for (2) sets
wrist cable curls down= 3x20x10,12.5,15
wrist curls up= 3x20,30,40
rev. straight bar curls= 3x20x30,35,40

PM

INSANITY CARDIO= 48 minutes of "Cardio Power & Resistance"


03.08.12

**CARDIO**

INSANITY CARDIO= 30 minutes "Cardio Recovery"

CREATURE before & after........... really needed the recovery....

03.09.12

**CARDIO**
TREADMILL= 30 minutes 3% incline at 3.0 mph; for 1.5 miles

**WEIGHT LIFTING**

SHOULDERS

military press "smith machine"= 4x8x40,50,70,90
(TRISETS)
shoulder raise DB= 3x10x20,20,25
bent over rear delts= 3x10x25,25,30
side lateral raise= 3x10x15,15,15
machine shrugs= 4x20x155,175,195,215
DB shrugs= 4x10x50,50,50,50

**ABDOMINALS**
DB side bends L/R=2 sets of 40L/R at 40lbs.
crunches on ball= 4 sets of 30 reps

preacher curls cable (lite)= 4x30x30,30,30,40
rev. grip tricep pulldown= 4x30x10,15,20

03.10.12

**CARDIO**
eliptical trainer= 10 minutes; .5 mile
stationary bike= 10 minujtes


**WEIGHT LIFTING**
BICEPS & TRICEPS (supersets)
long bar curls= 4x8x50,60,70,80
v-bar tricep pushdown= 4x8x140,170,190,200

1 arm DB preacher curls L/R= 4x8x55,60,65,70
1 arm cable crfossover tri's L/R= 4x8x50,60,65,65

ez bar preacher curls= 4x8x80,100,110,100
rev grip pulldown= 4x8x130,150,170,180

forearms
hand gripper= 4x20x135,180,215,220
rev. curls v-bar= 4x20x70,90,110,120


PM
INSANITY CARDIO= 30 minutes "Cardio Abs"
DB side bends= 30L/R for 4 sets
crunches on ball= 4 sets of 20

legs
seated calf press= 4 sets 20 @ 110
leg ext L/R= 4 sets 20 @ 60

03.11.12

**CARDIO**
TREADMILL (Hiit) 5 minutes warm up; 10 sets at 9.0 followed by 45 seconds at 3.0mph; 5 minutes cool down

**WEIGHT LIFTING**
CHEST & BACK (supersets)
smith bench press= 4x8x120,140,150,160
wide grip pulldown= 4x8x140,150,160,170

decline DB flyes= 4x8x40,45,50,55
rev grip lat pulldown= 4x8x70,70,110,120

incline bench press= 4x8x70,90,100,120
isolateral rows= 4x8x100,120,1130,140

Bench press "smith" (narrow,medium or long grips-speed stes) 10 each grip at 50lbs.
rev grip bent rows= 3 sets of 10 reps @ 50,50,60

PM
INSANITY CARDIO= "Rest Day"


03.12.12

**CARDIO**

INSANITY CARDIO= 40 minutes; "Cardio Power & Resistance"

oblique crunches L/R= 20L/R for 3 sets
crunches feet up= 4 sets of 50
DB side bends= 40L/R for 4 sets at 30 lbs.


03l.13.12

**CARDIO**
TREADMILL= 30 minutes @ 3% incline, 3.0 mph

**WEIGHT LIFTING**

BICEPS & TRICEPS (supersets)
close grip cable curls= 4x8x100,120,140,150
rev rope ext.= 4x8x130,140,150,160

1 arm preacher DB curls= 4x8x60,60,60,60
1 arm cable crossovers= 4x8x5055,60,60

bicep machine= 4x8x70,90,110,120
tricep ext. machine= 4x8x90,110,130,140

forearm
hand gripper overhand= 4 sets of 20 reps @135,180,180,180
hand gripper underhand= 4 sets of 20 reps @ 90,90,90,90


PM
**CARDIO**
INSANITY CARDIO= "no"

03.14.12

**CARDIO**
TREADMILL= 30 minutes

**WEIGHT LIFTING**
CHEST & BACK (supersets)
DB bench press= 4x8x90,105,105,105
v-bar pulldown= 4x8x170,200,200,200

isolateral flye machines= 4x8x110,120,130,150
lat pulldown machine= 4x8x160,180,200,200

isolateral incline press= 4x8x180,200,210,220
seated cable (rope)= 4x8x60,80,100,100

PM
**CARDIO**
INSANITY CARDIO= "Pure Cardio" 40 minutes

crunches on ball= 4 sets of 50
DB side bends L/R= 30L/r for 4 sets at 45lbs.


03.15.12

**CARDIO**

INSANITY CARDIO= 42:00 minutes "Cardio Curcuit"

crunches feet up= 4 sets of 50
oblique crunches= 25L/R for 4 sets

Well this gets me all caught up....... now for a review............

[J_D828]

CREATURE REVIEW

ENERGY= initially a 2 increased to 4
MIXABILITY= initially 4 increased to 5
STRENGTH= initially 2 increased 4.5
TASTE= initially 4 increased to 5
BODY COMPOSITION= later
BLOATING/CRAMPING= mild in the beginning to none.....
UPSET STOMACH= still does not make me upset
RECOVERY= initially a 2 increased to 4.5



Again this is my very first CREATINE review, the CREATURE CITRIS flavored from BEAST is a GREAT product....


HULK SMASH

BOOG............

BTW...... i only have a have a few more doses left, not good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[coolaidml]

CREATURE REVIEW

ENERGY= initially a 2 increased to 4
MIXABILITY= initially 4 increased to 5
STRENGTH= initially 2 increased 4.5
TASTE= initially 4 increased to 5
BODY COMPOSITION= later
BLOATING/CRAMPING= mild in the beginning to none.....
UPSET STOMACH= still does not make me upset
RECOVERY= initially a 2 increased to 4.5



Again this is my very first CREATINE review, the CREATURE CITRIS flavored from BEAST is a GREAT product....


HULK SMASH

BOOG............

BTW...... i only have a have a few more doses left, not good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a few Creature samples which I got with my Aminolytes so I'm gonna have to try them out soon Sounds like a great product!

[longhorns_p]

I know its a bit tougher to log a creatine with daily updates, with everything going on 2-3 times a week would be more than adequate.

Love seeing that flavor rating up to 5/5

[bodybuilda]

[QUOTE=J_D828;835202731]Good Monday afternoon, hope everyone is doing well, today is the day i am gonna get caught up on this log.......

I will be logging all my works, and i have changed to 4x8 set up, this week will be initial numbers, and im hoping to increase weights, with CREATURE.........but first allow me to rate the first few doses of creature, following the specs......


CREATURE= on training days will be taken 30 minutes prior to workout and 30 minutes after, and non-training days will be takin in the AM and then PM........



QUOTE]


Is it necessary to take it on off days? I just got the beast creature powder and it says to take 30 min before and 30 min after workout but nothing regarding off days???....