PROMERA sports Beta-Cret 2.0 - bhujerban & Blake2732 gettin' after it!

[bhujerban]

Looks pretty Good! I have heard good things about goat cheese/milk, but never tried it!

What means do you too track your carb/protein/fat intake?
I'm a myfitnesspal fan, but I know some people go by other means.

I write it all down. I know what to eat and in what proportions, but as to the macros, I have a vague idea. So while I'm dieting, especially this time around, I have to write out a week's menu and the macros of each nom. So no more pizza and ice cream for me.

[bhujerban]

My first entry designed for this log. I talk about diet plans and show you a few things.

[Blake2732]

I write it all down. I know what to eat and in what proportions, but as to the macros, I have a vague idea. So while I'm dieting, especially this time around, I have to write out a week's menu and the macros of each nom. So no more pizza and ice cream for me.

Gotcha, I used to have a pre-made meal plan, but I like the flexibility that comes with being able to vary each day.
However, I still eat in a very systematized manner. I eat something along the lines of the EXACT same thing each day, but have slight variation because it simply seems easiest too me.

[Blake2732]

This is exactly how I usually feel on Sunday afternoons...
I figure when i'm cutting it's good too let my body have a rest though, when I am bulking rarely will I take a day off. Simply because I love being in the gym! However, I do notice after a day off I appreciate my time in the gym ALOT more! Can anyone else relate to this??

[bhujerban]

I am past frustrated with this diet plan. I do not eat enough to grow. I am 85g short of my protein requirements, yet I'm already eating 6 eggs, steak, two tins of tuna, a LARGE chicken breast, whey protein, tilapia, and my balls. Even with all the incomplete proteins, it's still not enough. WTF am I going to do?

[Blake2732]

I am past frustrated with this diet plan. I do not eat enough to grow. I am 85g short of my protein requirements, yet I'm already eating 6 eggs, steak, two tins of tuna, a LARGE chicken breast, whey protein, tilapia, and my balls. Even with all the incomplete proteins, it's still not enough. WTF am I going to do?

How much protein you trying too take in??

[bhujerban]

How much protein you trying too take in??

According to Kris' calculator, a man of my height, age and weight needs 245g of protein for a workout day. That sounds kinda right. But for off days, it suggests 324g of protein. This seems a bit excessive, even by bodybuilding standards. So far the best I can get 256.5g. I am very tempted to say "f*ck it" and not do it but would that really accomplish anything?

[Blake2732]

According to Kris' calculator, a man of my height, age and weight needs 245g of protein for a workout day. That sounds kinda right. But for off days, it suggests 324g of protein. This seems a bit excessive, even by bodybuilding standards. So far the best I can get 256.5g. I am very tempted to say "f*ck it" and not do it but would that really accomplish anything?

One thing you should definitely understand is that Kris is taking some "supplements" that we aren't.

It is a totally different game when you are enhanced. Studies/general recommendations would suggest around 1g/pound of lean body mass, and even that may be a bit excessive.

I take in 200g daily for the satiation benefits, and simply because I like protein, but anything more than 200 grams a day is overkill for either of us. I would suggest taking whatever it recommends over 200g and putting into carbs or something you might enjoy/be able to get in a little bit easier.

[bhujerban]

One thing you should definitely understand is that Kris is taking some "supplements" that we aren't.

It is a totally different game when you are enhanced. Studies/general recommendations would suggest around 1g/pound of lean body mass, and even that may be a bit excessive.

I take in 200g daily for the satiation benefits, and simply because I like protein, but anything more than 200 grams a day is overkill for either of us. I would suggest taking whatever it recommends over 200g and putting into carbs or something you might enjoy/be able to get in a little bit easier.

I think I'll just keep my totals where they are, and see what happens in the first week. Every body is different, and I shouldn't need that much. 324g of protein is twice my body weight, you know. I don't think I will redistribute them into carbs. Too much carb-fiending caused me to lose my abs in the first place.

[Blake2732]

I think I'll just keep my totals where they are, and see what happens in the first week. Every body is different, and I shouldn't need that much. 324g of protein is twice my body weight, you know. I don't think I will redistribute them into carbs. Too much carb-fiending caused me to lose my abs in the first place.

Ok, well do as you will. Good Luck!

[Blake2732]

MONDAY! It's a fresh new week!
What is everyone training today??

I'm hitting Back Squats, Pause Bench, Clean & Jerk, Some Chinups, then the dreaded cardio!
Will post how it goes later!

[bhujerban]

My entry for today's training. I demonstrate the power squat that some people have asked me about, and I talk about my diet challenges.

[Blake2732]

My entry for today's training. I demonstrate the power squat that some people have asked me about, and I talk about my diet challenges.

The videos are a really great way too get all your thoughts and such across in a unique way!
Keep after it man! It's all a process!

[Blake2732]

Had a bit of a rough workout today...

Today was my 7 sets of 5 day...

Squats started at 225, but on my third set the plate on the right side clashed with the safety bar, knocking me off center and I had too dump the weight... My Hip flexor and knees were feeling a bit off after that...
Bench started at 170, but felt really heavy so I decided to drop the weight.

All things considered, I am down in weight and performed better than last cycle, so I am grateful for that!

Squats - 4*5 @ 225, 3*5 @ 215 (last cycle was 7*5 @ 215)
Pause Bench - 2*5 @ 170, 5*5 @ 165
Clean & Jerk 5*2 @ 155, 5 @ 135
Chinups 2*6, 3*5 all with 10 pounds between my legs
Face Pulls 4*15
2 mile jog, and 6 rounds of Sprint 100M jog 100M to recovery and repeat.

Just slammed a bunch of food, now I need too shower and go stretch!
REALLY NEED TO STRETCH! Have been feeling really achy/tight and I know it's because I haven't been foam rolling as much as I normally do... Need too stay on top of it!

How'd everyone else's Monday training session go??

[bhujerban]

The videos are a really great way too get all your thoughts and such across in a unique way!
Keep after it man! It's all a process!

Thanks. It's a long process to make those. Gotta shoot 'em all individually, upload them one at a time, then string them all together before editing, and THEN i can post it. Lots of work, so I hope people are actually watching these, or else I won't keep doing them.

Meanwhile, my calves are sore as fuk. Quads are okay, but hamstrings are just fine. There may be SOME soreness but I feel the calves so much that it overshadows the others.

[yakuzastyle]

how is the beta-cret treating you?

[bhujerban]

how is the beta-cret treating you?

It's okay. Flavor's not very strong like the PUMP is. And it's not clumping this time because I kept that card in it.

We're solid.

[Blake2732]

how is the beta-cret treating you?

I would agree to what bhujerban said. I am going to do an in depth most on my initial impressions here soon.

[Blake2732]

Before I start going into my initial review, a question for all of you!

What do you all look for MOST in a pre-workout??

Do you check out the ingredient profile?
Go by word of mouth recommendation?
Read reviews??

IF you were going to buy a pre-workout today, how would you go about it???

[bhujerban]

I generally go by recommendation, and the taste. If it has a bad taste (or none at all), I am less likely to use it. Usually samples of these things are given to me, and I try them out to see which ones I like. Some I try only once, such as Alarm. I thought that stuff was going to make my heart stop. Others, like PUMP, I stick with because I like them.

Guess I really don't have a method. LOL

[bhujerban]

Today I took one and a half scoops of Beta-Cret prior to the workout. On the drive, I got that tingle that we all look for. I seldom get it, so I was very happy to have it. Too bad it was faint and brief.

[brad23]

Today I will be spending some time arranging my diet for the week. I always seem to be under-eating at these things. My carbs end up too high, my proteins too low, and my fats... also too low. I don't look forward to changing it every week.

The boyfriend and I made a pizza last night.



This has spinach, goat cheese, emmentaler (a kind of Swiss), and grape tomatoes. Turned out REALLY good, better than store-bought. It is the first pizza either of us has ever made.

This looks awesome!!

[brad23]

Today I took one and a half scoops of Beta-Cret prior to the workout. On the drive, I got that tingle that we all look for. I seldom get it, so I was very happy to have it. Too bad it was faint and brief.

It kicks in pretty quick. How many scoops you taking?

[bhujerban]

This looks awesome!!

Thank you. It WAS awesome.

It kicks in pretty quick. How many scoops you taking?

I said one and a half, honey. Usually I don't feel a thing. Today I had something.

[Blake2732]

It kicks in pretty quick. How many scoops you taking?

I never do more than one scoop of pre-workout, unless it discloses the caffeine dosage and it's fairly low!
C4 for example I will generally do 1.5 scoops

Hump Day, I think you meant PUMP DAY!

Today was the day of the Deadlift...

Here's what my workout looked like:
Deadlifts 255 - 7*5
Incline BB paused 155 - 7*5
BB Lunges 125 - 5*16steps, and a few sets playing around overhead
DB Seated Should Press 35's 12-10-10, Arnold Press 20's 2*12
Band Pull Aparts 4*25
HIIT Circuit - 30 seconds jump roping, 30 seconds double jumps, 10 box jumps, repeat for 6 rounds without rest!

Felt pretty good today!
I took Beta-Cret pre-workout!
Really loving it

[yakuzastyle]

Before I start going into my initial review, a question for all of you!

What do you all look for MOST in a pre-workout??

Do you check out the ingredient profile?
Go by word of mouth recommendation?
Read reviews??

IF you were going to buy a pre-workout today, how would you go about it???

the profile. i also like trying samples before i purchase.

[jwtiger69]

the profile. i also like trying samples before i purchase.

Agreed very important!

[bhujerban]

Made it this morning. Can't believe it takes 18 minutes for the whole thing. It was a LOT of work and editing, so please do watch at least part of it. I cook chicken, potangoes, balls, and make some brotein yoghurt.

[Blake2732]

the profile. i also like trying samples before i purchase.

I am the exact same...
I generally check out ratings and ask friends... THEN
I always look through the ingredients profile... if I can get samples I do that before I buy a tub, and FINALLY
GET ME SOME PRE-DUB!(:

[Blake2732]

SOOO, this weekend I plan too talk about how I've felt while taking Beta-Cret, the taste, ETC.

However, first I wanted too tell you all exactly what I look for in a pre-workout and WHY

5g Creatine Monohydrate (ATP production/Strength/Performance)
3.2g Beta-alanine (Delays fatigue/Performance)
200-250mg Caffeine (Energy/Performance)

Optionally:
B-Vitamin complex (Energy)
Citrulline Mallate (Pump)
Agmatine Sulfate (Pump)
Carnitine (Energy/Utilization of Bodyfat)

I DO NOT LIKE PROPRIETARY BLENDS!
Killer flavor is always a bonus as well (;

So here's the label of Beta-Cret


Here are my thoughts, purely from looking at the label
As mentioned above, not a fan of the proprietary blend.
HOWEVER, the caffeine at 204mg is ON POINT!
The B-vitamins? CHECK.

NOW, the blend is only 5,549mg SOO there clearly isn't 3.2g of Beta-Alanine and 5g Creatine mono...
HOWEVER, they use creatine HCL which only requires 750mg...
This leads me to believe that the dosage of both Beta-Alanine and Creatine are sufficient in this product...
I STILL WISH THEY WOULDN'T USE PROPRIETARY BLENDS!

The other ingredients are pretty irrelevant too me, they may provide minor benefits, but I try too focus on the stuff that is really going to make the difference!

What do you guys look for in the profile??
Hope this was helpful!