SCD23: Controlled Labs Purple Wraath V3

[user27629377]

Welcome! This is my first log on this website, but I have read several, and I am really looking forward to reviewing such a dynamic supplement. Please feel free to ask questions/provide constructive criticism along the way, thanks!


1. What Is It?

PurplEAA Complex:

The Purple Wraath PurplEAA Complex is a very efficient formula based on the science of actual homo sapiens muscle protein and clinical studies on human amino acid assimilation. Essential Amino Acids (EAA's) are the "building blocks" of lean muscle mass, but the EAA's from whey protein can take hours to enter circulation. The solution is the Purple Wraath fast-acting, free-form PurplEAA Complex:

While essential amino acids function cohesively as a group to aid in your training, additionally they each produce a significant benefit when it comes to training:

Leucine:
- Primary anabolic trigger
- Enhance recovery
- Optimize hormone levels

Valine:
- Energy
- Recovery
- Glucose production
- Nitrogen balance

Isoleucine:
- Energy
- Recovery
- Glucose production
- Hormones

Lysine:
- Beta-oxidation
- Nitrogen balance
- Calcium absorption
- Energy

Arginine:
- Vasodilator
- Nutrient delivery
- Anti-Catabolic

Histidine:
- Vasodilator
- Sexual function

Threonine:
- Nutrient uptake
- Immune system

Methionine:
- Enhance metabolism
- Energy
- Mood
- Antioxidant

Phenylalanine:
- Energy
- Hormones
- Mood

PurplEndurance Complex:

You can't create an optimal anabolic environment without intensity so Controlled Labs decided to take things to the extreme with Purple Wraath by including the ultimate caffeine-free Ergogenic Complex:

So what does each of the ingredients in the PurplEndurance Complex do?

Beta-Alanine:
- Helps increase aerobic efficiency
- Helps enhance oxygen transport
- Helps to reduce lactic acid accumulation

Citrulline Malate:
- Reduces Lactic Acid and Ammonia
- Boosts energy production
- Has an oxygen sparing effect
- Boosts mitochondrial function

Betaine Anhydrous:
- Is a key osmotic/cellular hydration ingredient
- Enhances muscle fullness
- Acts as an energy enzyme protector
- Induces the conversion of homocysteine to methionine
- Elevates glutathione levels
- Promotes liver health
- Helps you maintain intracellular electrolytes
- Enhances metabolism

Ginger:
- Aids in nutrient absorption
- Enhances digestion/stomach function
- Produces a nootropic effect

Norvaline:
- Helps elevate naturally occurring eNOS

2. That's cool, I've heard of Purple Wraath, but who are you?

Good question. I'm currently in my last semester at THE University of Florida, pre-law, and will be attending THE University of Florida Levin College Of Law next year.

I've been pretty skinny my entire life. I played a lot of sports when I was younger, and trained for them, but never put on some serious mass. Over the summer I decided, for a multitude of reasons, that I would like to gain some mass, so I started working out in August without the use of any supplements, only a multi-vitamin. At the time I was 148 pounds, and I am now up to 182. During the bulking process I put on some fat, as expected. My bodyfat is around 10%, I would like to get down to ~6-7%, and then begin to bulk up again.

Here are a few stats:

1. Age:23
2. Height:5'11
3. Weight:182
4. Body Fat Percentage:10.2

3. Pics?

Yeah I have some. This is a pic of when I was 148 pounds, then again when I was 175:


This is a pic of where I am at now at 182, I need to lose some fat around the mid-region:


4. What is your training protocol?
This was copied from my application:
Monday:Chest/Tri
Flat Bench: 135x12, 185x10, 215x8
Incline: 120x10, 140x10, 160x10
Decline: 120x10, 140x10, 160x10
Cable Fly: 100x10, 100x10, 100x10
Tricep Pulldown: 120x15, 130x10, 150x10
Tricep Pulldown (rope): 90x10, 90x10, 90x10
Tricep Pushdown: 160x10, 160x10, 160x10
Diamond Push-ups: 30

Tuesday: Back/Bi
High row: 100x10, 120x10, 130x10
Lat Pulldown: 110x12, 130x10, 150x10
Cable X Cross:30x10, 40x10, 50x10
Seated Row: 100x12, 120x10, 140x10
Curl Hammer Strength Machine: 45x15, 80x10, 85x10
Straight Bar Curls: 75x10, 80x10, 80x10
Hammer Curls: 35x10, 35x10, 35x10
Reverse Curls: 50x10, 50x10, 50x10

Wednesday: Legs/Shoulders
Seated Shoulder Press: 60x10, 90x10, 110x10
Trap Shrug: 180x25, 270x15, 320x10
Behind Head Shoulder Press: 105x12, 105x10, 105x10
Squats: 135x10, 200x10, 225x10
Calf Press:180x30, 180x30, 180x30

Thursday: Light Chest/Abs/Obliques
Flat Bench: 135x10, 145x10, 155x10
Incline: 100x10, 110x10, 120x10
Decline: 100x10, 110x10, 120x10
Medicine Ball: 30, 10 straight back, 10 to each side
Oblique Dips: 45 pound plate

Friday: Light Back/Bi
High Row: 70x10, 80x10, 90x10
Lat Pulldown: 100x10, 100x8, 100x6
Seated Row: 70x10, 80x10, 90x10
Bicep Curl Bar: 50x10, 60x10, 70x10
Reverse Curl: 35x10

Saturday: Light Leg/Shoulder/Abs/Obliques
Shoulder Press: 40x10, 50x10, 60x10
Behind Head Shoulder Press: 75x10, 75x10, 75x10
Leg Extensions: 40x10, 50x10, 60x10
Hamstring Curls: 40x10, 50x10, 60x10
Crunch: On a ball, 60 pounds behind me, 50 times
Crunch machine, 70x30

Sunday: Cardio only

I also play basketball a few times a week, and I run usually 2 days, including Sunday.

5. What do you eat?
Food. Without getting into the details, because I change it every day, I try to stick to around 2000 calories, 100g of fat, 160g of carbs, 200g of protein. I also drink 1.5-2 gallons of water per day.

6. What supplements do you currently take?
Right now, I take the following:
1. NOW EcoGreen MultiVitamin
2. AST Micronized Creatine
3. Coromega Fish Oil
4. ON Whey
5. Purple Wraath V3

7. Cool. Enough about you, how does the new Purple Wraath taste?

I am very skeptical about the taste of ANYTHING I am supposed to be drinking pre/during workout. When the tub came in the mail today, I just had to give it a taste. A "certain individual" on this board has described it as "candy", and I couldn't agree more. It is sweetened to what I would consider a pefect degree, it's not too sweet that it upsets my stomach or is unbearable, it tastes somewhat like a grape jolly rancher. I really enjoy it, because on my cut, I rarely eat anything sweet, so drinking this makes me feel like I am "cheating" on my diet.

8. When will the log start?
I will start my log on Saturday, April 5th, because I am driving home tomorrow for Easter.

[pu12en12g]

Nice !!!

[stealth_swimmer]

sounds good

[user27629377]

Day 1

Today was a light back/bi/obliques day, with some cardio. I mixed 1 scoop of Purple Wraath with some water, then worked out, drinking the PW while working out.

Back
1. Dumbbell rows: 45x10, 50x10, 60x10

Biceps
1. Flat bar curls: 60x10, 70x10, 80x10
2. Hammer Curls: 35x10, 35x10, 35x10
3. Reverse barbel curls: 45x10, 45x10, 45x10

Obliques
1. Oblique Dips: 45x10, 50x10, 55x10

Cardio
1. It was unusually nice outside today, so I ran for a mile

I mixed the PW with a little bit less water than I did the last time I tasted it. It still had incredible flavor, and unfortunately I drank the whole thing within 5 minutes of starting my workout. I only felt a tingling sensation in my arms, hands, and forehead, however it was very mild and only lasted for ~10 minutes.

During my cardio session today I felt much more relaxed, it seemed like I reached the half-mile mark in no time at all. My cool-down time seemed to be considerably less than normal. I didn't hit the heavy weights today, because my heavy lifting days are Mon, Tues, and Wed, so I am really looking forward to see what this stuff can do.

[cervasa1977]

Great start to the log and nice updates............looking forward to this log

[user27629377]

Day 2

Off day/cardio day today. Once again it was a very nice day outside. I woke up and ate breakfast, and had 1 scoop of PW about 20 minutes before I went to run. Slight tingling feeling again today, but nothing anywhere near debilitating, only lasted for about 10 minutes again, and was confined to my forehead, arms, and hands. Today I noticed an increase in stamina, as I made it to the half-mile point, I felt like I had not been running at all. I ran a mile again, and it was very easy for me today, my cool-down time was also very fast. Tomorrow I hit the big weights, looking forward to it!

[cervasa1977]

Cardio and PW rock together. I will never do another cardio session without it

[user27629377]

Day 3

Today was my heavy chest/triceps day, with a little bit of core work added in there. Today I added 1.5 scoops of PW to 1/4 of a gallon of water. Taste was still very good, and reminds me in some ways of Propel fitness water, which I enjoy.

Chest
1. Flat Bench
135x10, 185x10, 215x8, 225x5
2. Decline Press
120x10, 140x10, 160x10
3. Incline Press
140x10, 160x10, 180x10
4. Fly Machine
100x10, 105x10, 110x10

Triceps
1. Pulldowns:
120x20, 150x12, 170x12
2. Rope Pulldowns
100x10, 100x10, 100x10
3. Close-Grip Bench Press
135x10, 145x10

Core/Ab Work
1. 12lb. Medicine Ball
10 over-head sit-ups, 10 ball-to-chest sit ups, 8 right hand oblique sit-ups, 8 left hand oblique sit-ups on an decline sit-up bench.

Normally on Monday, I don't really feel like working out and I am usually tired. Today I had an excellent workout, and haven't been tired at all. I'm not sure if I can attribute this to the PW, but I can say that I have felt great all day. I drank the 1/4 gallon of PW throughout my workout today, and had no tingling at all.

[user27629377]

Day 4

Today was heavy back/bi day, with some abs thrown in there. I decided to up the Purple Wraath intake to 2 scoops per 1/4 gallon of water, still tasted incredible, I was very surprised that it wasn't too strong. Today my arms and hands were tingling, but once again, no big deal.

Back:
1. High Row
130x10, 150x10, 170x10
2. Seated Row
100x10, 140x10, 180x8
3. Standing Row
70x15, 85x10, 100x10
4. Lat Pulldown
120x12, 140x10, 160x8
5. Cable Cross
35x10, 35x10, 35x10

Biceps
1. EZ Bar Curl
75x10, 85x10, 90x8
2. Hammer Curls
30x10, 30x10, 35x5
3. Rope Curls
70x12, 90x10, 90x10

Forearms
1. Reverse Curls
45x10, 45x10, 45x10

Abs
1. Weighted sit-ups on a ball
70x20, 70x20, 70x20
2. Crunch Machine
64x10, 64x10

All in all I had another great workout today. I drank the PW throughout my entire workout, and once again felt very energized and not tired today, even though the sun hasn't been out in a few days. I've dropped 2 pounds since i last weighed myself which is good, I'm beginning to get a lot more definition in my abs, but still need to lose some fat on my lower abs, and on my side/back.

[user27629377]

Day 5

Today was heavy shoulder/legs day with some core worked in. I once again mixed two scoops of Purple Wraath in 1/4 gallon of water, and drank it throughout my workout, as well as the basketball game I played after.

Shoulders
1. Shoulder Press (Machine)
120x12, 160x10, 200x10
2. Trap Shrug
180x25, 270x20, 320x10
3. Behind Head Shoulder Press
95x10, 95x10, 95x8
4. Dumbbell Raises
15x20, 15x20, 15x15

Legs
1. Squats
135x15, 200x12, 235x12
2. Calf Press
180x36, 180x36, 180x36

Core
1. 12 lb. Medicine Ball Sit-ups/Oblique Bends
10 behind head, 10 chest, 10 right side, 10 left side

Cardio
I played a game of basketball

All in all I had a great workout today, and I noticed my stamina was greatly improved while playing basketball. I went up a bit in the behind head shoulder press today and had relatively no problems adjusting. I wasn't tired at all during my workout, and felt over-all pretty focused. I have also noticed I am not as sore following my workouts.

[user27629377]

Day 6

Today was my light chest/triceps/oblique day. I once again mixed two scoops of Purple Wraath in 1/4 of a gallon of water, and headed off to the gym. I find that 2 scoops are much more effective for me than one, as I once again played an hour of basketball after I worked out, and could have easily played much longer.

1. Chest
1. Flat Bench Press
135x15, 165x12, 185x10
2. Decline Press
80x15, 100x12, 120x10
3. Incline Press
100x15, 120x12, 140x10
4. Cable Cross
70x15, 70x12, 70x10
5. Cable Raise
25x12, 25x12, 25x10

2. Triceps
1. Tricep Pulldown
110x25, 120x20, 130x15
2. Variation Tricep Pulldown
90x10, 100x10, 110x10

Obliques
1. Oblique Twist
60x20

Cardio
1. 1 hour of basketball

Overall my soreness is still improving post-workout, except my traps are pretty sore still from yesterday. I had a very positive workout today and was in a great mood at the gym, which is good considering I busted my radiator, which angers me. I had no problem running all over the court for an hour today as I mentioned earlier, I would have been able to do it for a while longer, but I needed to eat.

[user27629377]

Day 7

Today was a light back/bi/forearm day for me. I mixed in 1 scoop of PW in a 1/4 gallon of water and drank it throughout my workout.

Back
1. High Row
80x12, 100x12, 120x10
2. Front Pulldown (lats)
100x12, 120x10, 140x10
3. Row
100x12, 120x12, 140x10

Biceps
1. 21's (Machine)
90, 100, 110
2. Rope Hammers
80x10, 90x10, 100x10

Forearms
1. Reverse Curls
45x10, 45x10, 45x10
2. Grips
90x10, 90x10, 90x10

All in all today was a pretty decent workout. I was up kind of late last night so I was a bit tired today, plus I had to go look for an apartment next year so I felt kind of rushed. My traps didn't hurt at all anymore today, which is great considering they were decently sore yesterday. The PW is tasting better and better to me every day, the taste is good enough to sell on it's own, like a Crystal Light flavor or something, I look forward to drinking it every day. I am not longer getting the tingling sensations I once was when I began the PW.

[user27629377]

Day 8

I made today a cardio day, went and ran for 1.25 miles. I mixed a scoop of PW in about 16oz of water, and drank it before I ran. I felt good while running, probably the best run I have had in a while, cool-down time was very much reduced again.

[user27629377]

Today is an off day, will resume Day 9 of the log tomorrow.

[cervasa1977]

Day 8

I made today a cardio day, went and ran for 1.25 miles. I mixed a scoop of PW in about 16oz of water, and drank it before I ran. I felt good while running, probably the best run I have had in a while, cool-down time was very much reduced again.

yep PW for me makes a huge difference during cardio

[CONTROLLED LABS]

big fan of pw precardio. glad you are loving the candy taste

[user27629377]

Day 9

Today was a heavy chest/tri day with some core work added in. I scooped 2 scoops of PW in with 1/4 gallon of water, and drank it throughout my routine. The taste keeps getting better and better to me.

Chest
1. Flat Bench Press
135x12, 185x10, 205x8, 215x5
2. Incline Chest Press
140x12, 160x10, 180x10
3. Decline Chest Press
120x12, 140x10, 160x10
4. Fly Machine
100x10, 105x10, 110x10

Triceps
1. Tricep Pulldown
120x20, 150x15, 170x12
2. Tricep Pulldown (Rope)
100x12, 100x10
3. Tricep Kickbacks
20x12, 20x12

Core/Abs
1. 12lb. Medicine Ball
10 back, 10 middle, 10 right, 10 left
2. Weighted Crunches
65x10, 70x10

I've lost a lot of weight, I was at 182 back whenever the Final Four was and now I am at ~174. I can see my abs now, but I still have some love-handles I need to get rid of. The good thing is that besides the waistline, I don't look any smaller, which was a real concern of mine when I started cutting. I still hate cutting, because I usually want to eat a crap-load of food, so after the 30 days of this log I think I'm going to start increasing my intake a little bit more of food, I just needed abs for the summer

[user27629377]

Day 10

Today is back/bi day with some abs thrown in there. I mixed 2 scoops of PW in 1/4 gallon of water, and off to the gym I went

Back
1. High Row
140x12, 160x10, 180x10
2. Lat Pulldown
120x12, 140x10, 150x10, 160x8
3. Seated Row
130x12, 140x10, 150x10
4. Reverse Fly
55x10, 60x10,, 60x10

Biceps
1. Curl Machine
45x15, 80x10, 90x10, 95x8
2. Hammer Curls
30x10, 30x10, 30x10

Forearms
1. Reverse Curls
50x10, 50x10, 50x10

Abs
1. Crunch
70x25, 70x25, 70x25

I had a great workout today, I went up in some of my lifts and heavily on my bicep workout. PW still is tasting as good as ever and I am very, very pleased with it thus far.

[user27629377]

Day 11

I decided to make today a cardio day because the basketball courts were closed for resurfacing. I went 1.25 miles again, drinking 1/2 scoop of PW before, and 1/2 scoop of PW mid workout. It was a pretty humid day out before the rain came today, and usually I find it much harder to do any cardio outdoors when it is like this because the air is so heavy, however I had no problems what-so-ever today. I have to say I am very impressed with the increased stamina this product has given me, it really makes cardio much more enjoyable for me.

[SexyBack]

Day 11

I decided to make today a cardio day because the basketball courts were closed for resurfacing. I went 1.25 miles again, drinking 1/2 scoop of PW before, and 1/2 scoop of PW mid workout. It was a pretty humid day out before the rain came today, and usually I find it much harder to do any cardio outdoors when it is like this because the air is so heavy, however I had no problems what-so-ever today. I have to say I am very impressed with the increased stamina this product has given me, it really makes cardio much more enjoyable for me.

oh, how I'd love a humid day here!

[cervasa1977]

Day 11

I decided to make today a cardio day because the basketball courts were closed for resurfacing. I went 1.25 miles again, drinking 1/2 scoop of PW before, and 1/2 scoop of PW mid workout. It was a pretty humid day out before the rain came today, and usually I find it much harder to do any cardio outdoors when it is like this because the air is so heavy, however I had no problems what-so-ever today. I have to say I am very impressed with the increased stamina this product has given me, it really makes cardio much more enjoyable for me.

Cardio with PW rocks. I hate cardio but always find that PW helps me maintain my focus and stamina. I don;t feel like cardio is a pain in the a$$ when using PW pre cardio. All in all for me cardio without PW sucks

[user27629377]

Cardio with PW rocks. I hate cardio but always find that PW helps me maintain my focus and stamina. I don;t feel like cardio is a pain in the a$$ when using PW pre cardio. All in all for me cardio without PW sucks

haha I agree, and I've only recently incorporated cardio into my workout routine, and I have to agree that the addition of PW has made the transition MUCH easier for me.

[user27629377]

Day 12

Sorry about not updating yesterday, this entry is for yesterday, I was having some issues getting that damn radiator for my truck so I was unable to update.

Anyways, heavy leg/shoulder day with 2 scoops of PW in 1/4 gallon of water. It's weird but I kind of miss the tingling I used to have when I drank the PW ha.

Shoulders
1. Shoulder Press (Machine)
120x12, 160x10, 200x10
2. Trap Shrug
180x25, 270x20, 320x10
3. Behind Head Shoulder Press
95x10, 95x10, 95x8
4. Dumbbell Raises
15x20, 15x20, 15x15

Legs
1. Squats
135x15, 200x12, 235x12
2. Calf Press
180x36, 180x36, 180x36

I didn't do any abs today, because I usually work them out every day of the week, so they needed a break. Hopefully I will get that radiator today and do some cardio later, and maybe some light bicep and back workouts.

[user27629377]

Day 13

Today I did a light back/bi/forearms day and took a break from the abs again. I mixed in 2 scoops of PW in 1/4 gallon of water per usual, and off I went.

Back
1. High Row
80x12, 100x12, 120x10
2. Front Pulldown (lats)
100x12, 120x10, 140x10
3. Row
100x12, 120x12, 140x10

Biceps
1. 21's (Machine)
90, 100, 110
2. Rope Hammers
80x10, 90x10, 100x10

Forearms
1. Reverse Curls
45x10, 45x10, 45x10


I was looking in the mirror today, and it looks like I've lost too much weight, I look much thinner than I did when I started, but I still have some fat around my waist. My arms and chest look a little bit smaller, and I've lost like 10 pounds. I need to cut a little more though, I did this to myself because I ate ridiculous crap when I was trying to bulk up. Lesson learned.

[user27629377]

Day 14

This write up is for yesterday, my one for today will be coming later. I had to watch 2 months worth of lecture for my final today, and apparently used up my "fair-share" of bandwidth for my apartment haha.

Cardio day, 1 scoop of PW in the bb.com water bottle shaker. While it leaks and quite frankly smells like poison, it still does a fairly good job. I ran 1.5 miles on the tred today, and felt great the entire time. I didn't even really feel like I needed a cool-down, so I just walked back to my apartment, which is about 1/4 mile away as my cool-down. Since taking PW, I would even go as far to say as I "enjoy" cardio now, where as before I looked at it like it was a chore.

[SexyBack]

Day 14

This write up is for yesterday, my one for today will be coming later. I had to watch 2 months worth of lecture for my final today, and apparently used up my "fair-share" of bandwidth for my apartment haha.

Cardio day, 1 scoop of PW in the bb.com water bottle shaker. While it leaks and quite frankly smells like poison, it still does a fairly good job. I ran 1.5 miles on the tred today, and felt great the entire time. I didn't even really feel like I needed a cool-down, so I just walked back to my apartment, which is about 1/4 mile away as my cool-down. Since taking PW, I would even go as far to say as I "enjoy" cardio now, where as before I looked at it like it was a chore.

oh no, I have one of those shaker cups coming to me as we speak!

[user27629377]

oh no, I have one of those shaker cups coming to me as we speak!

haha I don't know why I typed water bottle shaker, I got the water bottle, the one with the nozzle on top, not one you shake protein shakes in. If you get that I think you may be ok, the water bottle with the nozzle on the top is an entirely different story

[SexyBack]

haha I don't know why I typed water bottle shaker, I got the water bottle, the one with the nozzle on top, not one you shake protein shakes in. If you get that I think you may be ok, the water bottle with the nozzle on the top is an entirely different story

whew! I hope mine works well!

[user27629377]

Day 15

Today was just one of those days, I did not feel like being in the gym at all, and I actually just felt straight up worn out from the moment I walked in. I had two finals this evening so that may have had something to do with it. Oh well, on to the log. 2 scoops PW in 1/4 gallon of water.

Chest
1. Chest Press (Machine)
130x12, 160x10, 200x8
2. Decline Press
120x10, 130x10, 140x8
3. Incline Press
120x10, 130x10, 140x8
3. Cable Crossover
80x10, 80x10, 80x10

Triceps
1. Tricep Pulldown
110x20, 130x15, 150x15
2. Tricep Rope Pulldown
90x12, 90x12, 90x10

Abs
1. Crunch Machine
64x12, 64x12

[SexyBack]

great job! I'm sure you feel better now that you forced your way through your workout! keep it up