Controlled Labs Red Light log - let’s finish this cut!

**daveminnich** · 07-27-2018, 12:59 PM

First of all, big thanks to Controlled Labs for the opportunity to try this new fat burner/digestion aid/test booster. I’m a faithful user of Orange Triad and White Flash and I have high expectations for Red Light.

Background info - I’m a newcomer to fitness and bodybuilding and am in the process of shedding a lifetime of unwanted body fat before starting my first bulk. At my largest, I weighed 275 pounds, which was last year. I made the decision to finally make a change at that point. As of today I weigh 184.6 pounds.

Nutrition - I am currently eating 1750-1800 calories daily on average. I don’t stick to a set macro breakdown but I always meet my minimum protein and fat intake.

Workout - I am running the allpro beginners routine which is a full body 3x a week program. I don’t do any cardio with the expection of some walking with the dog and kiddo. I will be starting my second cycle of the program Monday 7/30. I haven’t lifted in a while. I was on vacation for a week, then injured my back and missed another week. I’ve just done some light warmup set work this week.

I received my bottle of Red Light today and I will be taking my first dose before breakfast tomorrow. I’m looking forward to seeing the results from this product and sharing my experience here.

I’ll be posting my daily morning weigh in, as well as my daily caloric intake and macros. I’ll also be posting any side effects I notice, and if I feel any differently in general while taking Red Light.

**daveminnich** · 07-28-2018, 06:48 AM

Took my first dose this morning.

Weight this morning: 185.8
Calories consumed yesterday: 2100 (unintentional cheat day, but still in a deficit for the day)
Macros yesterday: 201g protein, 67g fat, 183g carbs

**daveminnich** · 07-29-2018, 04:58 AM

Took both full doses yesterday, one before breakfast and one before dinner.

Weight this morning: 186.2 (scale moving the wrong way, damn fluctuations!)
Calories yesterday: 1889
Macros yesterday: 134g protein, 85g fat, 149g carbs

**daveminnich** · 07-30-2018, 05:35 AM

Took both doses again yesterday before dinner and before lunch.

Didn't do much activity wise this weekend with the exception of mowing my lawn yesterday. I'll be in the gym tonight lifting.

Weight this morning: 185.8
Calories yesterday: 1785
Macros yesterday: 139g protein, 76g fat, 135g carbs

Thoughts on Red Light so far: Haven't noticed any side effects. I have noticed I'm less gassy, possibly due to the digestion aid component. Too early to form any opinion on fat burning performance.

**bull.dogz** · 07-30-2018, 06:01 AM

Awesome! Can't wait to see your results.

**daveminnich** · 07-31-2018, 05:30 AM

Weight this morning: 184.0
Calories yesterday: 1739
Macros yesterday: 195g protein, 47g fat, 132g carbs

Hit the gym last night and started my second cycle of allpro. Everything felt good. Today is a rest day. Might go for a jog or take doggo for a long walk tonight, weather permitting.

**RaginAzN** · 07-31-2018, 06:41 PM

In on this.

**daveminnich** · 08-01-2018, 05:31 AM

Weight this morning: 183.8
Calories yesterday: 1750
Macros yesterday: 157g protein, 59g fat, 148g carbs

I can absolutely say at this point that Red Light is a fantastic appetite suppressant. Sticking to my calorie intake goal without excess hunger has been much easier. Still no side effects to report.
I'll be in the gym lifting tonight.

**BenW22** · 08-01-2018, 06:28 AM

I'm in on any log that only includes cardio with dogs and/or kids.

**daveminnich** · 08-02-2018, 05:34 AM

So I ate a good deal more carbs than normal yesterday and also a really salty dinner, and I'm definitely feeling a bit bloated this morning.
Anyway, here's today's update. Still taking my doses of Red Light before breakfast and lunch.

Weight this morning: 184.2
Calories yesterday: 1767
Macros yesterday: 153g protein, 51g fat, 178g carbs

Lifted last night, had a great session, felt strong and energized. Rest day today.

**daveminnich** · 08-03-2018, 05:32 AM

Took a 1.7 mile walk last night. I'll be back in the gym lifting tonight. Still no adverse side effects with Red Light to report.

Weight this morning: 184.0
Calories yesterday: 1738
Macros yesterday: 144g protein, 67g fat, 140g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-04-2018, 04:43 AM

Lifted last night, felt really good. Weight is being stubborn this week. First week of the log is over and I'm down one pound. Had been losing around 2/week for a month or so.

Weight this morning: 184.4
Calories yesterday: 1761
Macros yesterday: 169g protein, 68g fat, 116g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-06-2018, 04:14 AM

Missed a post yesterday, doubling up today.

Weight on Sunday 8/5 AM: 183.8
Calories on Saturday: 1755
Macros on Saturday: 174g protein, 68g fat, 115g carbs

Yesterday (Sunday) was my daughter's birthday and I went a little bit off the wagon as far as food. The carb bloat is SO real today. Gotta get back on track this week after letting yesterday get out of hand diet wise.

Weight this morning: 184.8
Calories yesterday: 2409 (Should be just below my maintenance currently)
Macros yesterday: 146g protein, 91g fat, 312g carbs (YIKES!)

I figure a day off the wagon like yesterday is as good a test as any for a new fat burner. LMAO

**RaginAzN** · 08-06-2018, 06:37 PM

It's your daughter's birthday so you gotta enjoy yourself especially since you paid for all the food and etc lol

**daveminnich** · 08-07-2018, 05:44 AM

Hit the gym after work yesterday for heavy day of week 2 of cycle 2 (9 rep day). Everything felt great. Wanted to get some cardio in but it was way too hot outside for a walk/jog so I added in half an hour walking on the treadmill at a steep incline.

Weight this morning: 182.4
Calories yesterday: 1726
Macros yesterday: 148g protein, 74g fat, 161g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-08-2018, 05:31 AM

Still feeling the carb bloat from Sunday, and I'm also feeling quite constipated today. Just not feeling great overall today. I don't think Red Light is at all to blame for that in any way. My body doesn't handle cheat days very well after behaving diet wise for so long now.

Yesterday was a rest day, gym tonight for lifting and some cardio.

Weight this morning: 183.6
Calories yesterday: 1772
Macros yesterday: 189g protein, 40g fat, 165g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-09-2018, 05:44 AM

Lifted last night followed by 30 minutes on the Concept 2 rower.
Still constipated and feeling bloated and crappy. Trying to increase my fiber intake to clear things out.
I'll be back in the gym lifting tonight.

Weight this morning: 183.0
Calories yesterday: 1660
Macros yesterday: 156g protin, 70g fat, 126g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-10-2018, 05:27 AM

Hit the gym last night for light day of 9 rep week (week 2) of my second cycle of allpro. All the lifts felt great. Followed the lifting up with 20 minutes on the rower.

Weight this morning: 181.8
Calories yesterday: 1712
Macros yesterday: 176g protein, 67g fat, 134g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-11-2018, 05:07 AM

Won't be in the gym til Monday, just having a relaxing weekend hanging out with the kiddo today and going to see the Red Sox play tomorrow. I might go for a jog tonight, weather permitting. I've been feeling back to normal since yesterday afternoon, thankfully.

Red Light continues to be a killer appetite suppressant. I tried taking my second dose after dinner a couple of days and I prefer to take it after lunch, since it helps curb snack cravings during the afternoon.

Weight this morning: 181.4
Calores yesterday: 1753
Macros yesterday: 164g protein, 55g fat, 181g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-13-2018, 05:39 AM

Had a busy day yesterday going to Baltimore to see my Red Sox win again and didn’t get a chance to post. Will sum up what I missed now.
As far as food intake for both days this past weekend, I did a lot of eating out and had to guess almost all of my calories/macros. Judging by the direction the scale moved this morning, I obviously underestimated my true caloric intake. I also forgot to take my morning dose of Red Light before breakfast/leaving the house yesterday and forgot to bring a dose along for before lunch/dinner. I took one dose when I got home from Baltimore around 11:30 PM.

Weight yesterday, Sunday 8/12: 181.8
Calories Saturday 8/11: 1836
Macros Saturday 8/11: 128g protein, 81g fat, 158g carbs

Weight today: 183.1 (so frustrating seeing the number go UP)
Calories yesterday: 1976
Macros yesterday: 118g protein, 99g fat, 160g carbs

I’ll be laser focused this week on staying on track with my food intake and limiting eating things I didn’t prepare/weigh out myself as much as possible. I’ll also be getting back into the gym tonight and will be adding cardio on the Concept 2 at the end of every lifting session this week.

**daveminnich** · 08-14-2018, 05:29 AM

Got my diet back on track yesterday and hit the gym last night. Did week 3 (10 rep sets) heavy day of the Allpro program. Failed my last rep on my second set of bench press, so I'll have to bump the weight back down on that lift. My chest is so weak you guys. Can't wait to finish cutting so I can really work on strengthening my chest during my first bulk. Followed up my lifting session with a really good 30 minute rowing session.

Weight this morning: 181.2
Calories yesterday: 1702
Macros yesterday: 153g protein, 68g fat, 151g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-15-2018, 05:29 AM

Not too much to report from yesterday, it was a rest day. Gym tonight for weights and rowing. I continue to be impressed by the appetite suppression qualities of Red Light. It has made sticking to my caloric intake goal soooo much easier!

Weight this morning: 180.6
Calories yesterday: 1704
Macros yesterday: 126g protein, 69g fat, 191g carbs

**bull.dogz** · 08-15-2018, 06:33 AM

Nice!!!

**daveminnich** · 08-16-2018, 05:33 AM

Activity for yesterday included mowing my lawn after dinner, then hit the gym for medium weight day of 10 rep week (all lifts felt great), followed by 20 minutes on the rower.

Weight this morning: 180.2
Calories yesterday: 1736
Macros yesterday: 145g protein, 54g fat, 194g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-17-2018, 05:34 AM

Broke into the 170's with today's weigh in!

Yesterday was a rest day, no real activity to speak of. Been feeling really good this week, no real hunger/craving issues to report at all. I'm losing weight at about the same rate I was before I started my Red Light log, but just for the appetite suppression characteristics alone, this stuff is on point. I've already gone ahead and ordered my second bottle to finish up this cut.

I'll be in the gym tonight to wrap up week 3 of this cycle of Allpro, followed by my date with the Concept 2.

Weight this morning: 179.2
Calories yesterday: 1748
Macros yesterday: 153g protein, 55g fat, 161g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-18-2018, 05:05 AM

Lifted last night followed by 25 min on the Concept 2.
But more importantly, I did chin ups for the first time ever in my entire life!! Only did two, but still!
Ate a little extra yesterday, no regrets.

Weight this morning: 179.6
Calories yesterday: 2045
Macros yesterday: 131g protein, 61g fat, 280g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-19-2018, 06:18 AM

Went to my buddy's annual summer party yesterday and enjoyed the food. Calorie/macro tracking is all guesses to the best of my ability. Back on the strictness today.

Weight this morning: 180.0
Calories yesterday: 2064
Macros yesterday: 140g protein, 105g fat, 163g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-20-2018, 05:02 AM

Can't wait to get back in the gym today.

Weight this morning: 181.4
Calories yesterday: 1816
Macros yesterday: 120g protein, 67g fat, 205g carbs

**daveminnich** · 08-21-2018, 12:17 PM

So I had a crazy morning today and totally forgot to weigh myself.

Last night's workout was fantastic. Felt strong as hell on all my lifts and put in a great 25 minute session on the rower.

Calories yesterday: 1698
Macros yesterday: 172g protein, 66g fat, 134g carbs

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