Need advice

[Red3]

I am a 31 y.o. female, 5'6" 150lbs. Weights and cardio 3 days a week. In the past year I have noticed how much harder it is to keep my fat % down and Ive had to work extra hard. I am not comfy in my skin at the present mo. and want to try some supplements to help me out of my funk. I just ordered a combo I found on Bodybuilder.com which is:

Rapid Fat Loss - Cytodyne Xenadrine NRG and Syntrax Guggulbolic Extreme SYN 018.

Has anyone used this recommeded combo before? If so can you please tell me how it worked for you and if you would do it again? Also I did some research on Guggulbolic and it states that it raises your body temperature. Does that mean I am going to be sweating my butt off at work? It's already too warm in my office.....

Any advice/recommedations are appreciated!
Thanks!

[pu12en12g]

1) You would be far better off with EC stack: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=316758

2) Fatloss basics: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=379131

3) Search button. USE IT. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search.php?

4) How to use it effectively: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=427948

[Red3]

Thanks, I tried EC stack a few years ago and didn't get big results.

[pu12en12g]

Thanks, I tried EC stack a few years ago and didn't get big results.

In that case, I wouldn't expect much at ALL from Cytodyne Xenadrine NRG and Syntrax Guggulbolic Extreme SYN 018.

[Red3]

Really? Have you used this combo before?

[pu12en12g]

Really? Have you used this combo before?

You don't have to **** a prostitute to know she's nasty.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 60

Amount Per Serving:

Vitamin B12 188mcg 3132%
Norambrolide 37.5mg

Proprietary Thermoxanthin Blend: 454mg
L-tyrosine, l-theanine, yerba mate leaf, guarana seed, cocoa seed, green tea leaf, Green tea coffee bean extract, infused with natural caffeine.

Other Ingredients:
Calcium phosphate, cellulose, sorbitol, gamma cycodextrin, cephalins, xanthan, inulin, magnesium stearate, natural protective coating.

Directions: To maintain energy and burn fat for up to 8 hours take two tablets daily. You may take up to 4 tablets daily.

[Red3]

You don't have to **** a prostitute to know she's nasty.

Real nice...... just looking for someone who has used this please.

[DaddyR]

I think what he's getting at is that EC is far more effective than those other products, so if you weren't thrilled with the results you got from EC, you shouldn't expect to be impressed by them.

I can sympathize with your frustration trying to shed those unwanted lbs. I haven't tried everything yet, but it does seem to me that what everyone says is true: EC is as good as it gets. I don't know if you could be having the same problem I did, but I found my biggest problem was I would always restrict calories TOO MUCH. But that's a bit off-topic for this board.

Definitely check out all of those threads pu12en... posted. Good stuff.

P.S. - No I haven't tried either of those specific products myself. But the list of ingredients tells me they should only be moderately effective. Not a total waste I don't think, but not as effective as EC - so I myself wouldn't shell out any of my hard-earned cash for 'em.

[peck]

it's not a very effective product, use lipo-6 from nutrex. it's much better and you will have good results, however i think you need to step up the cardio, you are doing 3 session's per week correct? how long and what type?

[pu12en12g]

I think what he's getting at is that EC is far more effective than those other products, so if you weren't thrilled with the results you got from EC, you shouldn't expect to be impressed by them.

Exactly.

If indeed EC wasn't effective, that should send up red *WARNING* flags.

[Red3]

The real big reason I am weary of using EC again is that I read it takes away from muscle mass, where Guggulbolic targets only fat.

The cardio I am doing is running treadmill 5 miles, and 7 miles on rollerblades when it's nice out.

I'm not doubting you pu1......just speaking from experience.

So between the EC and the lipo-6, what have been your experiences? I will have to do a cross check on those.

[DaddyR]

I would say lipo-6 would be your best bet for something to rival EC. EC and YC are both good stacks, and Lipo-6 is YC with synephrine (aka YCS) - not a bad product. EC is simply good, economical, and I haven't seen any greater muscle loss with it compared to just plain dieting and cardio - it hasn't proven to be an issue for me at least.

I have to agree with pu12en that if you didn't get impressive results with EC, then there may be something you need to adjust beyond just your supps. More cardio for example. Also check your nutrition.

[Red3]

Just bought the Lipo-6, wish me luck. I will let you guys know how it works for me. It's pretty new on the market. Also yes I agree I need to up my cardio, which I will be doing starting this week. Thanks for your advice and tips.