Swooshie's Journal.

[swooshie]

Thank you so much to AppNut and Drooks10 for choosing me to train, and snooze, on their new HG4 Up

I am very interested in this product because of all of the fundamental components necessary to build a good physique, I'm the worst at sleep. Sleep is an integral part of your training program because it gives your body the chance to repair, recharge, and regrow. Sleep allows the muscles to repair themselves and the production of growth hormone (GH) increases during phases of deep sleep.

Sleep Stages 3 and 4
* Deepest and most restorative sleep
* Blood pressure drops
* Breathing becomes slower
* Muscles are relaxed
* Blood supply to muscles increases
* Tissue growth and repair occurs
* Energy is restored
* Hormones are released, such as: Growth hormone, essential for growth and development, including muscle development

I need this stuff

[swooshie]

Normal aging is accompanied by a number of catabolic effects, including a decrease in lean mass, increase in fat mass, and decrease in bone density. Associated with these physiologic changes is a clinical picture often referred to as the ****topause: frailty, muscle atrophy, relative obesity, increased frequency of fractures and disordered sleep.

I'll be 57 in about a month .....and so begins my introduction ....

~My name is Swoosh

~I train 4 days a week and drive people insane the other 3 days a week (okay, all 7)

~I train at LA Fitness .. land of the beer belly trainers

~I'm currently running an 8 x 8 program and am really good at counting to 8 now

~My locker is locker #7

~Don't use it

~I have a huge organic vegetable garden and eat chicken and eggs and have gigantic tubs of protein powder in my pantry

~However, if you asked me out for a cheeseburger ... I would go ... and eat one .... with fries ............and dessert

~I talk a lot

~My gym has a "No Pictures/No Videos" rule .. but I still take them


I will be taking this supplement Monday through Friday, as the directions are 5 days on a 2 days off. I'm looking forward to catching some serious zzzzzzzzzzzzz's, better recovery, and getting to know you guys

[swooshie]

Shoulders/Biceps

Shrugs

115 x 8
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115 x 8
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115 x 8
115 x 8
115 x 8

Rvs Cable Flys

Pin at 5 x 8
Pin at 5 x 8
Pin at 5 x 8
Pin at 5 x 8
Pin at 4 x 8
Pin at 4 x 8
Pin at 4 x 8
Pin at 4 x 8

Wide Grip Upright Rows

45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8

EZ Bar Curls

40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8

Incline Curls

15 x 8
15 x 8
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15 x 8

High Pulley Cable Curls

20 x 8
20 x 8
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20 x 8
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20 x 8

[JSClen]

in! you should be using locker #8!

[Jeff the Repper]

Great start, I have to say I would not have guessed your age, You are certainly doing a lot of things right. I'm very anxious to see what you think about HG4-Up

[drooks10]

In! I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts about HG4 UP!

[AntM1564]

I'm in!!

[wishiwasdivin]

Sub'd

Your off to a great start Swoosh.

[swooshie]

in! you should be using locker #8!

Good point

Great start, I have to say I would not have guessed your age, You are certainly doing a lot of things right. I'm very anxious to see what you think about HG4-Up

I hope you guessed younger

In! I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts about HG4 UP!

I'm really looking forward to this supplement myself. Thank you for the opportunity, drooks!

I'm in!!

Yay! Thanks!

Sub'd

Your off to a great start Swoosh.

Hiya wishin Always nice to see you!

[swooshie]

Happy Saturday everyone! It's beautiful here today ..... about 83 and sunny. Lots of outside stuff today. I picked a bunch of fresh tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onions from my garden this morning. I think I may make some fresh salsa this afternoon.

I will start my HG4 UP on Monday night. I downloaded a sleep app on my cellphone. I'm sure they're not totally accurate, but I think it will be a little interesting experiment to record my sleep this weekend and then see if any changes occur during the week while taking HG4 UP.

Currently I don't think I sleep very well most nights. I have a really hard time turning my brain off, mainly due to a demanding job, and I'm pretty sure I toss and turn quite a bit all night. I have noticed recently that my recovery after workouts has not been that great, so I'm really hoping to see some positive changes in both of those areas from this supplement.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[lonniej]

Hi Swoosh..The 8 x 8 is looking awesome as always..I haven't been ignoring your log, my computer has been on the blink (actually still is!!) So I am a little slow getting around to the logs..

[beatha]

Hi sista swooshie .
welcome back.

[obey46]

Sub'd! Can't wait to see how HG4 Up affects your performance. You're already doing great!

[Zenshi]

As always, In and subbed.

Good luck Swooshie!

[thehobbes]

Hey Swooshster, subbed! IN for great sleep, I could use some more of that. Lol twice last week I dreamt about being in the gym lifting weights, how weird is that?

[jjeane]

In and subbed on this one Swooshie! I am really curious to see how the sleep aid helps. Since I quit drinking I don't sleep as well.

[KenshinH]

Sub'd for what will be a great log

[Rucksdaddy]

Following along.

[swooshie]

Hi Swoosh..The 8 x 8 is looking awesome as always..I haven't been ignoring your log, my computer has been on the blink (actually still is!!) So I am a little slow getting around to the logs..

Hey lonnie! No problem! It's definitely a pain when the computer goes out, but it's sometimes nice to unplug. Thanks for your support

Hi sista swooshie .
welcome back.

Sista Beastie Bea
Thanks! I was lurking around though ....... have to keep up with my Amazon sisters!

Sub'd! Can't wait to see how HG4 Up affects your performance. You're already doing great!

Thank you! I'm excited about this supp

As always, In and subbed.

Good luck Swooshie!

Hiya Zen Thank you so much! I'll head over to your journal to see what you're up to!

[swooshie]

Hey Swooshster, subbed! IN for great sleep, I could use some more of that. Lol twice last week I dreamt about being in the gym lifting weights, how weird is that?

Thanks Hamazon!

When I was taking kick boxing I used to dream about kicking....and boxing ... and I'd wake myself up kicking and boxing in my sleep I'm sure my dog thought I was having seizures or something

I thought you only had pizza and chicken wing dreams

In and subbed on this one Swooshie! I am really curious to see how the sleep aid helps. Since I quit drinking I don't sleep as well.

Hey JJ! I'm so glad you're here! Stay tuned ...... tonight's night 1

Sub'd for what will be a great log

Thank you!

Following along.

and Thank you too!

[swooshie]

NIGHT 1 ON APPNUT HG4 UP

I just took my first dose of AppNut HG4 UP. The pills are a little on the large side, but they went down easy, and I'm not the best pill taker in the world, so this is a big plus for me

I did notice a slight taste to the capsule (or maybe it's more of a scent), mainly an herb-type taste/scent, which I think may be the green tea. I've taken green tea supplements before, and this was very similar. Nothing unpleasant. There was no residual aftertaste at all and the capsules are enteric coated.

The directions are to take 4 capsules at bedtime with a slow-release protein, or on an empty stomach with 12oz of fluid. I've decided to begin with 3 capsules because I'm kind of a little thing and we'll see how I do on 3. I'm also going to take them on an empty stomach with 12oz of water. It recommends getting at least 7 hours of sleep and I consistently get between 5 and 6, so I will try to shoot for 7 because it can do nothing but good

I'll post up my workout tomorrow because it's already almost midnight (no way will that 7 hours happen tonight) I did snap a little post-workout pic tonight ........

Good night all! I'll report back tomorrow and get over to your journals too

[AntM1564]

Last night was my first dose too and I agree with your assessment about the taste/scent. Also, the outside of the pills have a different texture than what I am used to. It wasn't anything bad just caught me off guard!

[lonniej]

Looking good Swooshie..Interested to see how the AppNut works for you..

[KissIcon]

Hi Swooshie ..............................

[jjeane]

Swooshie shoulders of peace!

[obey46]

Last night was my first dose too and I agree with your assessment about the taste/scent. Also, the outside of the pills have a different texture than what I am used to. It wasn't anything bad just caught me off guard!

It's Enteric coated for slow release. Also the cap itself is an alternative to animal gelatin. Essentially it's like a veggie cap.

[AntM1564]

It's Enteric coated for slow release. Also the cap itself is an alternative to animal gelatin. Essentially it's like a veggie cap.

Got it, knew it was a little different! Next dose I take will be right before bed since it has a slow release.

[bbowsh54]

NIGHT 1 ON APPNUT HG4 UP

I just took my first dose of AppNut HG4 UP. The pills are a little on the large side, but they went down easy, and I'm not the best pill taker in the world, so this is a big plus for me

I did notice a slight taste to the capsule (or maybe it's more of a scent), mainly an herb-type taste/scent, which I think may be the green tea. I've taken green tea supplements before, and this was very similar. Nothing unpleasant. There was no residual aftertaste at all and the capsules are enteric coated.

The directions are to take 4 capsules at bedtime with a slow-release protein, or on an empty stomach with 12oz of fluid. I've decided to begin with 3 capsules because I'm kind of a little thing and we'll see how I do on 3. I'm also going to take them on an empty stomach with 12oz of water. It recommends getting at least 7 hours of sleep and I consistently get between 5 and 6, so I will try to shoot for 7 because it can do nothing but good

I'll post up my workout tomorrow because it's already almost midnight (no way will that 7 hours happen tonight) I did snap a little post-workout pic tonight ........

Good night all! I'll report back tomorrow and get over to your journals too

Great stuff, Swooshie! Looking forward to following along...

[wishiwasdivin]

Hi swoosh!!

[obey46]

Got it, knew it was a little different! Next dose I take will be right before bed since it has a slow release.

Yup, I like on top of new profiles, there's a little few new changes as well. I hear Free Test XRT and Drive is something you might be able to taste