Putting the RED LIGHT on fat gainz but green light on muscle gainz

[Jdot5]

First shout out to RaginAZN and the Controlled Labs gang for hooking me up with a bottle of Red Light? So what is Red Light? It is a supplement intended to aid in fat loss, digestion, and testosterone (https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/c...rm=red%20light)
A quick peak behind the label


About me
Right now Im in the middle of a recomp that will last the duration of this log (4 weeks) then Ill be focused on adding mass. Here is my starting point for the log, I took these progress pics yesterday, weight at 200.4





With my current workout schedule which is 330 in the morning then breakfast about 45 mins after I get home, on workout days, Ill be using Red Light 30 mins before lunch. On my active rest day, Ill do a serving before fasted cardio and off day ill do a serving 30 mins before breakfast (may do one before lunch on off days but still trying to tinker out the schedule, reps feel free to chime on on recommendations to take it)

Other supps ill be using on the log
Preworkout: Scivation Quake
Proteins: for mid meal smoothies and casein with cottage cheese before bed
Creatine postworkout with breakfast
Fishoil postworkout with breakfast
Scivation XTend intra workout

First serving was this afternoon at 1250pm

[Jdot5]

This mornings session:
Woke up this morning at 300am and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I downed 1.5 scoops of Scivations Quake before heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest and biceps. First up was DB incline bench for 4x12,10,6,6 (90,90,95,95). Next was BB Bench press for 4x8,6,6,5 (215,220,220,225). To complete chest I did a tri-set at the crossover machine: low cable crossovers for 4x15,13,12,12 (23,27,27,27), medium cable crossover 4x15,13,12,12 (23,27,27,27), high cable crossover 4x15,13,12,12 (23,27,27,27). Now was time for bicep work. First was biceps was high pulley cable curls 4x15,12,10,10 (65,70,75,75). Next was incline DB curls 4x12,10,10,7 (30,35,35,40). Last was DB hammer curls 4x12,10,10,8 (35,40,40,45). Next was HIIT cardio on the stair climber for 24 mins. For the slow was level level 13. For the fast it was 19(2), 20 (11). Then came an ab tri-set: Hanging oblique raises 4x20,20,15,15; Kettlebell side bends 4x15 (55); and hanging knee raises 4x12,12,10,8. Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and 4 pieces of toast. Horizontal back day on deck for tomorrow.

[RaginAzN]

Good base to start off with, I can already see the outline of your abs so it shouldn't be too hard to get shredded

[Jdot5]

Good base to start off with, I can already see the outline of your abs so it shouldn't be too hard to get shredded

thanks bro. hopefully it helps out. trying to get a little bit of abs before football kicks off n it will be pizza n beer time

[Jdot5]

First thoughts:
One thing I have noticed after the initial dose is the energy. I work from 8a-7pm and usually get 5.5 hours of sleep. By 230ish Im usually dragging looking forward to my 330 break for an energy boost but yesterday I had good energy til the time I got off work. Hoping that trend continues as it would certainly help me be more productive at work

[Jdot5]

Todays workout session:
Woke up this morning at 300 am and downed 2 scoops of scivation quake and I was out the door heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark horizontal back day. First up was deadlifts. I did 3 warm up sets then it was time to go live. First set was 385 for 8 reps. Second set was 395 for 5 reps. Third set was 405 for 5 reps. I wanted to do a 4th set but the energy and will power wasnt there so I just terminated the set rather than risk an injury. I then did 5x5 of bodyweight pull-ups to give the body a little mini break before hitting some row action. Next was reverse grip BB rows for 4x12,8,8,8 (185,195,195,195). Next was 1-arm hammer strength rows for 4x12,12,10,10 (270,270,280,280). I then did a superset of low rows for 4x15,12,12,10 (140,145,145,150) and TR-X rows 4x15. Last was straight arm pulldowns for 4x15,15,11,10 (70,70,75,75). Afterwards was sprints on the treadmill for 24 mins. For the slow portion, I did 4.0. For the sprint portion, I did 10.5 (1), 11 (3), 11.5 (4), and 12 (4). Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and 4 pieces of toast. Shoulders and triceps on deck for tomorrow.

[Iceman1800]

Following. I love Red Light. Getting great results so far and I've only been taking it a week or so

[Jdot5]

Following. I love Red Light. Getting great results so far and I've only been taking it a week or so

thanks for following. hows show prep coming along?

[Jdot5]

Thoughts from yesterday:
Energy was still up to snuff yesterday which is a plus. Had got off at 6 but took the family to a national night out event n needed every bit of that energy chasing around a 1 year old. Have also noticed that lunch time belly growl has disappeared since added in the serving 30 mins before lunch on Monday. Big test tomorrow as I will use tomorrow upon waking for fasted cardio (40 min incline walk) then will use again before lunch. Thursday, since its my active rest day is usually when Im the hungriest since I scale back carbs to around 100gs.

[Jdot5]

Thoughts from yesterday:
Diet wasnt too clean for lunch yesterday (had 2 cheese burgers, baked beans, and a cookie for my building celebration) so that definitely affected energy levels later on in the day.

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning at 515 and took 3 pills of Controlled Labs Red Light, threw a hoodie and sweat pants, and did a 40 min incline walk. Was able to break a solid sweat. Energy was steady this morning and I was able to increase the intensity of the walk the last 5 mins (able to raise the incline to 4.0 for the first time for 5 mins). Second serving will be 30 mins before lunch. Will monitor energy and hunger levels throughout the day (especially energy since its my only energy source for the day). Leg day on deck tomorrow. Eager to see how power cleans go

[Jdot5]

second serving definitely helped out yesterday. Wasnt as hungry as a I normally am on active rest day before lunch. took it 30 mins before lunch. Energy was sufficient throughout the 10.5 hour work shift. Next serving will be before todays lunch. Big test today because I have to cut the yard today after work n I havent cut it in over a month

[Jdot5]

workout session from this morning:
Woke up this morning at 300am and downed 1.5 scoops of Scivation Quake with 1/2 scoop of waxybolic before heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark leg day. First up was squats. I did 4 warmup sets then it was time to go live. First set was 290 for 8 reps. Second set was 290 for 6 reps. Third set was 295 for 5 reps. Fourth set was 295 for 4 reps. A crap show of a session but ill get it fixed by next week. Next was power cleans. I did a warm up set then it was time to go live. First set was 185 for 5 reps. Second was 195 for 5 reps. Third set was 205 for 5 reps. Last set was 215 for 4 reps. A super set followed of leg extensions 4x10,10,8,8 (135,135,140,140) and lying leg curls 4x12,12,10,8 (130,130,130,135). Another super set followed is glute ham raises and TR-X squats for 4x15 each. The final exercise was walking lunges lunges for 3x12 (110). Next was steady state stairclimber for 28mins; level 13-6mins, level 14-12mins, and level 15-10mins. I then stretched before heading home and eating eggs, spinach, and pancakes. V-taper day tomorrow.

[Jdot5]

Appetite suppression yesterday was sufficient. Basically the before lunch belly growl is all but gone now so that’s always a good thing. Energy was spot on especially since I had plan to cut the yard after work (got about 1/3 through the front n the lawn mower died). Gonna change things up with today’s serving, gonna test it out before tonight’s cheat meal

[Jdot5]

Today’s session:
Woke up this at 600am and downed 1 scoop of Scivation Quake and 2 plasma jet pills then 30 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark V-Taper Day. First up was body weight neutral grip pull-ups then chin ups for 4x10,7,7,6. Next was a superset of neutral grip pulldowns 4x12,12,10,9 (190,190,195,195) and high pulley cable rear delt raises 4x15,15,12,12 (25,25,30,30). Next was reverse grip pulldowns 4x12,12,10,8 (185,185,185,190) and seated Arnold press 4x11,9,8,6 (60,60,60,65). Hammer strength military press 4x12,11,10,8 (155,160,160,165) and wide grip pulldowns 4x12,11,10,8 (160,165,165,170). Next was 1-arm lat pulldowns 4x15,13,12,10 (140,140,160,160) and ath-lean x lat raises 4x12 (20). Last was DB shrugs 4x12,12,10,10 (95,95,100,100) and 1-arm cable lat raises 4x15,15,13,13 (30,30,35,35). Afterwards was sprints on the treadmill since yesterday’s session was missed. For the walk portion was 4.0. For the sprint portion was 10.5 (1), 11 (3), 11.5 (4), and 12 (4). Afterwards after stretching, foam rolling, and showering, I ate 2 sausage burritos from McDonalds. Now time to rest up until Monday.

[Jdot5]

Used 1 serving of Red light before dinner Saturday (panda express) and Sundays lunch (chinese lunch special orange chicken and fried race). Both situations, satiety was certainly was curbed by the time it was time to eat. So far so good with one week in the books on Red Light. One thing I do need to focus on is cleaning up my nutrition this week. I was a bit lackadaisical last week at times and certainly gotta get back on the ball for these next 3 weeks so my abs can more lean by labor day weekend (college football kickoff)

[Jdot5]

Today's session:
Woke up this morning at 300am and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I downed 1.5 scoops of Scivations Quake before heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest and biceps. First up was DB incline bench for 4x12,9,8,6 (90,90,90,95). Next was BB Bench press for 4x6,6,5,5 (220,220,225,225). To complete chest I did a tri-set at the crossover machine: low cable crossovers for 4x15 (23,27,27,27), medium cable crossover 4x15 (23,27,27,27), high cable crossover 4x15 (23,27,27,27). Now was time for bicep work. First was biceps was high pulley cable curls 4x15,15,10,10 (70,70,75,75). Next was incline DB curls 4x12,11,10,7 (35,35,35,40). Last was DB hammer curls 4x12,11,10,8 (40,40,40,45). Next was HIIT cardio on the stair climber for 24 mins. For the slow was level level 13. For the fast it was 19(2), 20 (10). Then came an ab work. First was windshield wipers for 4x15 (50). Last was standing cable side bends 4x15 (45).Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, a popeyes biscuit, and 2 pieces of toast. Horizontal back day on deck for tomorrow.

[Jdot5]

Took it around 1250ish and appetite suppression was on point. Also energy was sufficient the rest of my 10.5 hour work shift which I certainly appreciate most.

[Jdot5]

today's session:
Woke up this morning at 300 am and downed 1.5 scoops of Scivation Quake and I was out the door heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark horizontal back day. First up was deadlifts. I did 3 warm up sets then it was time to go live. First set was 390 for 8 reps. Second set was 390 for 7 reps. Third set was 400 for 6 reps. Fourth set was 400 for 5 resp. I then did 4x5 of bodyweight pull-ups to give the body a little mini break before hitting some row action. Next was reverse grip BB rows for 4x11,10,8,8 (190,190,200,200). Next was 1-arm hammer strength rows for 4x12,11,10,8 (270,280,280,290). I then did a superset of low rows for 4x12,12,10,10 (145,145,150,150) and TR-X rows 4x15. Last was straight arm pulldowns for 4x15,12,11,10 (70,75,75,80). Afterwards was sprints on the treadmill for 24 mins. For the slow portion, I did 4.0. For the sprint portion, I did 11 (4), 11.5 (4), and 12 (4). Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and pancakes. Shoulders and triceps on deck for tomorrow.

[bull.dogz]

So early!!!

[Jdot5]

So early!!!

yeah the roughest is waking up Monday morning after sleeping in all weekend. Definitely takes a while to get adapted to waking up that early

[Jdot5]

Another serving done yesterday before lunch. No hunger pangs before lunch and energy was good the remainder of the day. Worked only an 8 hour shift but I had took my son n dog outside after work to play for 30 mins and still had the energy for that which was good. Big test coming today energy wise. Working 9.5 hours today then heading straight to a 5 year old birthday party so gonna need all the energy

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning at 300 and downed 1.5 scoops of Scivation Quake. Shortly after, I was off to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark shoulder and triceps. First up was standing BB military press for 4x12,11,9,8 (130,130,135,135). Next was a superset of smith machine upright rows 4x15,13,12,11 (110,110,115,115) and standing DB lat raises 4x20,20,12,12 (20,20,25,25). Alternate DB military press was next for 4x12,11,8,7 (60,60,65,65). Next was reverse pec deck for 4x12,13,12,10 (185,185,190,190). Last was behind back rear delt raises 4x15 (35). Now was time for tricep work. First was straight bar pushdowns for 4x13,12,10,10 (70,70,75,75). Next was weighted dips for 4x10,9,9,8 (30). Last was close grip incline bench for 4x10,10,9,7 (155,155,155,165). I then did steady state stairs for 27 mins. I did level 13 for 13 mins and level 14 for 14 mins. Afterwards, I did an ab circuit for 4 rounds: hanging knee oblique raises 20,20,18,15; kettlebell russian twist x15 (30); and seated leg tucks 4x15,15,20,15. I then stretched before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, spinach and 4 pieces of toast. Fasted cardio for active rest day tomorrow

[Jdot5]

Pre Lunch serving yesterday. appetite suppression was spot on as usual. energy was on point as well much needed to survive my 5 year old nephews birthday party that had well over 10 kids there. No serving this morning for active cardio session (after last week, i figured its best to keep it strictly to right before meals instead of a 1.5 hour gap) so I just took my serving at 12:50pm with lunch to be consumed shortly (shrimp, 1/4 cup of lentils, 1/4 cup of brown rice n broc****).

[Jdot5]

energy was sufficient yesterday for my 10.5 hour shift. Also appetite suppression was solid as usual. Leg day this morning got derailed by lack of focus so I terminated pretty early and headed home and napped for 1.5 hours. Next serving will be before todays lunch (chicken leg,1/2 cup of brown rice, some lentils, and 4 pieces of shrimp). Hoping to hit V-Taper tomorrow before starting a deload week next week

[Jdot5]

Appetite suppression and energy levels were spot on yesterday. Next serving will be today before my church fish fry cookout Gotta make sure I don’t pig out too much

[Jdot5]

THis morning session:
Woke up this at 600am and downed 1.5 scoops of Scivation Quake and then 15 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark V-Taper Day. First up was power cleans (had to make up from yesterday’s catastrophe). First set was 195 for 5. Second set was 205 for 5. Third set was 215 for 5. Fourth set was 225lbs for 4 reps.

Now I gotta got that for 5 reps next time. Next was a superset of neutral grip pulldowns 4x13,13,10,10 (190,190,195,195) and DB rear delt flyes (20,20,25,25). Next was reverse grip pulldowns 4x13,12,10,10 (185,185,190,190) and seated Arnold press 4x11,10,7,7 (60,60,65,65). Hammer strength military press 4x11,10,9,8 (160,160,165,165) and wide grip pulldowns 4x13,11,10,8 (160,165,165,170). Next was body weight neutral grip pull-ups then chin ups for 4x8,7,5,5. Last was DB shrugs 4x15,13,12,10(95,95,95,100) and 1-arm cable lat raises 4x15,13,13,10 (30,35,35,40). Afterwards was HIIT stairclimber for 25 mins. For the slow portion I did level 13 and for the sprints portion I did level 20. I then stretched and foam rolled then headed home and ate eggs, turkey bacon, spinach, and 4 pieces of toast. Fasted cardio in the morning (since Leg day turned into a rest day on Friday).

[Jdot5]

Took yesterday serving before the church fish fry. Ate a good amount but didn’t overeat which I was happy with.

Woke up this morning and weighed in at 199.6. After doing some fasted cardio (made up for missing Fridays workout all together) n showering, I took some progress pics:





This upcoming week is a deload week so carbs will remain the same before making a slight increase of carbs the week after.

[Jdot5]

Took my serving yesterday before lunch (sesame chicken n white rice). Ended up taking out some rice to use for todays lunch and still was satisfied with the amount of food I ate. Energy was sufficient throughout the day. This week is a deload week so interested to see how it works when work load reduces which in turns means calories will be reduced as well

[Jdot5]

This mornings session:
Woke up this morning at 315am and a downed 1 scoop of C4 Ripped before heading to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest and biceps. This week is the start of deload week where Ill lower the weights a bit on compound movements and also dropping sets to 3 sets. First up was DB incline bench for 3x10 (70). Next was BB Bench press for 3x10 (185). To complete chest I did a tri-set at the crossover machine: low cable crossovers for 3x15 (27), medium cable crossover 3x15 (27), high cable crossover 3x15 (27). Now was time for bicep work. First was biceps was high pulley cable curls 3x10 (70). Next was incline DB curls 3x10 (35). Last was DB hammer curls 3x10 (40). Next was steady state cardio on the stair climber for 27:06 mins. I did level 13 for 12 mins and level 14 for 15 mins. Then came an ab work. First was knee tucks on the row machine for 4x15. Next was cable woodchoppers for 4x15 (20,23,27,27). Last was windshield wipers for 4x15 (50). Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and 4 pieces of toast. Deload horizontal back day on deck for tomorrow.