AI Sports Green Coffee Bean Extract

[Kevin71]

First off, thanks a million to JohnSmeton for hooking me up with this and giving me the opportunity to log this. Also a massive thanks for the AI Sports shirt and another sample pack. I love me some HGHPro (And the rest is quality as well). If you haven't contacted AI Sports about getting some samples I'd do it ASAP. They know their supps.

Some sciency stuff about Green Coffee Bean Extract:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3267522/ (Most famous one)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1513603/ (Mice, but whatever)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15785008
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16540431 (Animals but whatever)


Anyway, a background about me:
College Student
21
6'4"
196 pounds
CUTTING!

My general macro goals (C/F/P) are 150/80/270. Some days I'll get more, some days less. Some days more of something and some days less. I'm not too hardcore with 100% specifics but I'll try really hard to keep it in that range. I lift M/W/F alternating between these two workouts:


A:
Squat 3x5
Dumbbell Press 3x5
Deadlift 1x5
Leg Raises 2x10
Chin-Ups 2x8
Standing Calve Raises 2x12

B:
Squat 3x5
Overhead Press 3x5
Power Clean 5x3
Bent Over Row 3x5
Dips 2x8
Seated Calve Raises 2x12


In addition, I typically do HIIT once a week (Thursday or Saturday, depending on my schedule). I'll also go for a fasted walk one off-days before breakfast. One more thing, if my calories seem high for a 196 pound person cutting, it's because I walk everywhere and log quite a bit of steps. Heck, walking to dinner everyday is 1.5 miles round trip.

My supplements
AI Sports Green Coffee Bean Extract (1 Capsule, 3 times/day)
Whey Protein (As much as I need to fill my protein at the end of the day)
Olympia Labs BCAA's (3,500 MG Pre-Workout)
Iron-Tek Creatine Monohydrate (4-5 G/day)
AllMax Caffeine Pills (Or whatever sample pack of a pre-workout I have lying around)
NOW GABA (Teaspoon 30min before bed)
Generic Multivitamin (With a meal)
Omega-3 Pills (4g/day) (With a meal)

My Goal: I want to be down to 180 pounds by December 17th. It's gonna be tough. 1.45 pounds/week. This GCBE is going to help get me there!

I'll be posting some progress pics tomorrow evening and will also officially start my log and my use of the GCBE!

10/8:

[JohnSmeton]

going slower rather than faster on fatloss is better, ie one pound a week , more muscle is retained than two pounds a week, unless on via anabolics.

I would aim for a pound a week and keep prtein at least 1.5 grams per pound. if you decide to go for 2 lbs a week I would go higher on protein, this is just works for me because it took many years to figure this n my own body, I have been dieting down to achieve low body-fat levels for ten years consistanly

love the green coffee bean myself and like to think its working foir me. The studies behind it are impressive

[jiggamanbill]

in on this one

[Kevin71]

going slower rather than faster on fatloss is better, ie one pound a week , more muscle is retained than two pounds a week, unless on via anabolics.

I would aim for a pound a week and keep prtein at least 1.5 grams per pound. if you decide to go for 2 lbs a week I would go higher on protein, this is just works for me because it took many years to figure this n my own body, I have been dieting down to achieve low body-fat levels for ten years consistanly

love the green coffee bean myself and like to think its working foir me. The studies behind it are impressive

Appreciate the advice. Everything I had read about protein seemed to lean towards 1g/pound but I'll go ahead and up it some. Worst case scenario is I cut it back out. Edited my macro goals in the OP.

[digler84]

in to see results on this one. been reading a lot on this lately....almost seems a bit fictional.

[Kevin71]

My first official day taking GCBE. First off, here was my workout:

Squat 3x5 - 245lbs
Overhead Press 2x5, 1x4 - 110lbs
Power Clean 5x3 - 155lbs
Bent Over Row 3x5 - 175lbs
Dips 2x8 - BW+10
Seated Calve Raises 2x12 - 180lbs

My macro totals: 171/83/248


In addition to the workout, my Geology class went on a field trip. We hiked up a volcano. 700 feet up a volcano with loose rocks at a 35 degree angle. That's where the GCBE comes in. Not sure if it is an appetite suppressant, in fact I'm pretty sure it isn't, but for some reason after doing that hike and then sitting in another class for two hours I surprisingly wasn't hungry. We'll see if this was a coincidence or not. I think that is all I've got for the log for today. 'Twas a good first day.

[jiggamanbill]

Appreciate the advice. Everything I had read about protein seemed to lean towards 1g/pound but I'll go ahead and up it some. Worst case scenario is I cut it back out. Edited my macro goals in the OP.

good plan

[JohnSmeton]

My first official day taking GCBE. First off, here was my workout:

Squat 3x5 - 245lbs
Overhead Press 2x5, 1x4 - 110lbs
Power Clean 5x3 - 155lbs
Bent Over Row 3x5 - 175lbs
Dips 2x8 - BW+10
Seated Calve Raises 2x12 - 180lbs

My macro totals: 171/83/248


In addition to the workout, my Geology class went on a field trip. We hiked up a volcano. 700 feet up a volcano with loose rocks at a 35 degree angle. That's where the GCBE comes in. Not sure if it is an appetite suppressant, in fact I'm pretty sure it isn't, but for some reason after doing that hike and then sitting in another class for two hours I surprisingly wasn't hungry. We'll see if this was a coincidence or not. I think that is all I've got for the log for today. 'Twas a good first day.

fun feild trip.

whats the ratio is it carbs/fat/protein for your calorie intake. Yeah while carbs and fats go down protein needs to go up, esp on an aggressive reduction of body-fat or you risk losing muscle, just my opinion and what works for my body.

[RyderHerHard]

It took me about 2 weeks on green coffee bean to start seeing results but this past week I'm really noticing it working, all of it seems to been in the abdominal area too. I also notice better results with the GCBE when I take the full day serving after lunch, or all at the same time.

[JohnSmeton]

It took me about 2 weeks on green coffee bean to start seeing results but this past week I'm really noticing it working, all of it seems to been in the abdominal area too. I also notice better results with the GCBE when I take the full day serving after lunch, or all at the same time.

thanks for your input

[Kevin71]

fun feild trip.

whats the ratio is it carbs/fat/protein for your calorie intake. Yeah while carbs and fats go down protein needs to go up, esp on an aggressive reduction of body-fat or you risk losing muscle, just my opinion and what works for my body.

25% carbs
45% protein
30% fat

It took me about 2 weeks on green coffee bean to start seeing results but this past week I'm really noticing it working, all of it seems to been in the abdominal area too. I also notice better results with the GCBE when I take the full day serving after lunch, or all at the same time.

Interesting, I'll keep that in mind.

[RyderHerHard]

thanks for your input

please tell me BB will be selling your GCBE? and when? I didn't know you guys sold GCBE, not too familiar with the brand I'm using now, rather be using AI. I think this stuff might be worth the hype it's gotten, my 3rd week on and when I switched to taking all the servings(1050mg) at once has made some very noticeable changes.

[digler84]

It took me about 2 weeks on green coffee bean to start seeing results but this past week I'm really noticing it working, all of it seems to been in the abdominal area too.

Boy, couldn't most all of us use it in this troublesome area?? I'm sold on trying it if it does that!

[JohnSmeton]

please tell me BB will be selling your GCBE? and when? I didn't know you guys sold GCBE, not too familiar with the brand I'm using now, rather be using AI. I think this stuff might be worth the hype it's gotten, my 3rd week on and when I switched to taking all the servings(1050mg) at once has made some very noticeable changes.

hopefully they will be.

I cant refer you to other links however it is sold elsewhere.

[BulkyPinoy61]

Great start!!

In in on this log

[jiggamanbill]

It took me about 2 weeks on green coffee bean to start seeing results but this past week I'm really noticing it working, all of it seems to been in the abdominal area too. I also notice better results with the GCBE when I take the full day serving after lunch, or all at the same time.

very interesting... did you take 2 caps after lunch or more?

[RyderHerHard]

very interesting... did you take 2 caps after lunch or more?

yeah just the 2 caps after lunch which was 1050mg total dosage. I wasn't noticing anything for the first 2 weeks when I had one cap after lunch and one after dinner so I just loaded up at lunch this last week(3rd week on it) and I've been seeing some good results.

[jiggamanbill]

yeah just the 2 caps after lunch which was 1050mg total dosage. I wasn't noticing anything for the first 2 weeks when I had one cap after lunch and one after dinner so I just loaded up at lunch this last week(3rd week on it) and I've been seeing some good results.

cool. Thanks. You using anything else?

[RyderHerHard]

cool. Thanks. You using anything else?

No problem, I'm not using anything else for weight loss.

[jiggamanbill]

No problem, I'm not using anything else for weight loss.

If you are not a stim guy, you could try adding Raspberry Keytones to the GCB.... I noticed some body temp increases with the Keytones, and tehy make a good addition to GCB... same with our African Mango

[Kevin71]

Off day today! Just checking in. I've been watching some videos on deadlift form and am getting pumped for tomorrow morning! My parents came up to visit today and we went out to thai food and I managed to fit it into my macros, somehow.

Totals (C/F/P): 159/61/264. Took my GCBE as usual. Excited to see some results, but I need to remember this is a marathon and a lifestyle.

[jiggamanbill]

Off day today! Just checking in. I've been watching some videos on deadlift form and am getting pumped for tomorrow morning! My parents came up to visit today and we went out to thai food and I managed to fit it into my macros, somehow.

Totals (C/F/P): 159/61/264. Took my GCBE as usual. Excited to see some results, but I need to remember this is a marathon and a lifestyle.

way to be creative!

[BulkyPinoy61]

Off day today! Just checking in. I've been watching some videos on deadlift form and am getting pumped for tomorrow morning! My parents came up to visit today and we went out to thai food and I managed to fit it into my macros, somehow.

Totals (C/F/P): 159/61/264. Took my GCBE as usual. Excited to see some results, but I need to remember this is a marathon and a lifestyle.

Thai food is ****ing delicious lol

[jiggamanbill]

Thai food is ****ing delicious lol

I dont eat it that often... but now I have a taste for it lol

[Kevin71]

Thai food is ****ing delicious lol

Right? Only disappointing thing is we went to a place I had never been and for the first time they didn't offer (Or at least didn't ask) for how spicy we wanted it. I was ready to burn my mouth and instead got sweetness. Not bad, but a bit disappointing. Still amazing.

[jiggamanbill]

Right? Only disappointing thing is we went to a place I had never been and for the first time they didn't offer (Or at least didn't ask) for how spicy we wanted it. I was ready to burn my mouth and instead got sweetness. Not bad, but a bit disappointing. Still amazing.

not cool!

[Kevin71]

Another solid day! My workout log:

Squat 3x5 - 250lbs
Dumbbell Press 2x3, 1x5 - 160lbs
Deadlift 1x5 - 265lbs
Leg Raises 1x10, 1x8 - BW+15lbs
Chin-Ups 2x8
Standing Calve Raises 2x12 - 340lbs

Starting to feel that deficit. I was exhausted and really struggled with a couple of lifts. It felt nice. Love leaving sweaty.

Anyway, with the diet today.. A bit more fat than planned. Still a decent total though. They were out of egg whites and at breakfast eggs are really the only protein source. 173/104/253. Took the GCBE as usual. Much needed rest day tomorrow!

[JohnSmeton]

yeah just the 2 caps after lunch which was 1050mg total dosage. I wasn't noticing anything for the first 2 weeks when I had one cap after lunch and one after dinner so I just loaded up at lunch this last week(3rd week on it) and I've been seeing some good results.

I am taking 2 caps a day and have been on it a couple weeks now, and I seem to notice more leaness. I am doing the raspberry ketone, african mango AND GREEN COFEE BEAN STACK. i HAVE DONE THE RASPBERRY KETONES AND FRICAN MANGO BEFORE AND SEEMS TO NOT NOTICE RESULTS THIS FAST.

whoops sorry for caps locked

[jiggamanbill]

Another solid day! My workout log:

Squat 3x5 - 250lbs
Dumbbell Press 2x3, 1x5 - 160lbs
Deadlift 1x5 - 265lbs
Leg Raises 1x10, 1x8 - BW+15lbs
Chin-Ups 2x8
Standing Calve Raises 2x12 - 340lbs

Starting to feel that deficit. I was exhausted and really struggled with a couple of lifts. It felt nice. Love leaving sweaty.

Anyway, with the diet today.. A bit more fat than planned. Still a decent total though. They were out of egg whites and at breakfast eggs are really the only protein source. 173/104/253. Took the GCBE as usual. Much needed rest day tomorrow!

enjoy that rest day!

[Kevin71]

Just checking in on an off-day. Or not so off-day. I woke up early and did some HIIT for about 15 minutes. Totally worth it, my heart is easily my weakest muscle. Macros for the day: 141/83/270. Pretty solid day. Tomorrow is back to the weights!