The Official, 40-Yard's Clean Bulking with Red Acid Log

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Hey everyone,

Before I begin this log, I would just like to thank, and tell Controlled Labs and PT how much I appreciate them both choosing me as a tester. I promise to represent your product and company with great respect and class. I will do an honest and totally unbiased 30 day review on your new and exciting Fat Incineration Matrix product, Red Acid . And once again, thank you kindly and I will not disappoint.

The Product Under Current Review:

Controlled Labs, Red Acid™: Fat Incineration Matrix (180 Capsules)


Current Stats:

Age: 24
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 9" ½
Weight: 164.5
Body Type: Endomorph


Training Experience:

4 years ago I weighed over 215 pounds at about 30% body fat. Sick and tired of being obese, I decided that I wanted and needed to lose weight. If for anything, at least my long-term health. With no diet or nutrition knowledge whatsoever, I got on a cardio and starvation kick, in which I lost about a good 60 to 65 pounds. Well, not only was this a very unhealthy way of losing weight, but I was also wrecking my metabolism in the process, and I’m now pretty much paying for it. Anyway, a little over a year ago I started back weight training on a regular routine type basis. I had been lifting on and off for a couple of years, but that pretty much went nowhere. When I started lifting a year ago, I was weighing 147 pounds, so I’ve been pleased with my progress in a little over a year's time. Bodybuilding.com has definitely been extremely valuable to me, because it seems like I learn something new here everyday pertaining to diet and training. Regardless, though, it has been a long road to get to where I’m at today. I'm humbly modest of how far I've progressed in the past 4 years.


Current Training Schedule/Protocol:


I lift weights on a 5 day a week split for body parts. For the major or larger body parts, I like to stay in the 10-12 set range, and for the smaller body parts, I like a 7-9 set range. As far as reps are concerned, I use a 6-12 range for all.


Monday: AM Biceps and Triceps
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: AM Back and Traps
Thursday: PM Legs
Friday: PM Chest
Saturday: Off
Sunday: AM Shoulders


Cardio Schedule/Protocol:

This is what I really love to do, so you will always see me very enthusiastic about it. My cardio sessions last between 35-45 minutes in length. I sometimes, but its pretty rare that I do go over the 45 minutes. Each session will consist of either a timed 1, 2, or 3 mile run to go along with excercise bike riding. As of right now, here are my personal best time's in each of the runs. 1 Mile-5:31, 2 Mile-11:54, and 3 Mile-19:40 No doubt, with my intense cardio sessions, I will be putting Red Acid to the ultimate test.

Monday: PM Cardio
Tuesday: AM Cardio
Wednesday: PM Cardio
Thursday: AM Cardio
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off
Sunday: PM Cardio


Current Supplements:

Red Acid
Ephedrine
Caffeine
Vitamin C
Multivitamin
Dymatize Whey Protein
Bulk CEE


Current Diet:

I'm Clean Bulking, so on days I lift weights, my calorie intake will be 2800. On the days I'm only performing cardio or the off day, my calorie intake will be 2400.

2800 Calories (Weightlifting)

Carbs-1400 Calories, 350g, 50% of Total Calories

Protein-700 Calories, 175g, 25% of Total Calories

Fat-700 Calories, 78g, 25% of Total Calories

2400 Calories (Cardio/Off Day)

Carbs-1200 Calories, 300g, 50% of Total Calories

Protein-720 Calories, 180g, 30% of Total Calories

Fat-480 Calories, 53g, 20% of Total Calories

Staple Foods in Diet:

Skim Milk
Plain Fat Free All Natural Yogurt
Bananas
Strawberries
Extra Lean Ground Beef
Tuna
Whey Protein
All Natural P.B.
Wheat Bread
Old Fashion Oats
Oat Bran
Broccoli
Spinach
Cauliflower
Talapia
Eggs
Enova Oil


Supplement History:

Bulk CEE
Ceatine Mono
Green Bulge
Omega Thunder
Fish Oils
Calcium
Sesathin
Lean Extreme
Rebound XT
Novedex XT
Fenugreek
ActivaTe
Bulk CEE
AMP
Ephedrine
Ergomax LMG
NO-Explode
Retain
Lipo 6
Formadrol Extreme
Cold Fusion NO
Whey Protein (ON, Dymatize, Ergopharm, and even GNC!!!)
Cell Tech
Flax Oil
Caffeine


Short Term Goals:

My short term goal during this log is to clean bulk to 168 pounds and minimize fat gain to next to nothing, if not lose a little. Obviously, the latter would be ideal, but we will see. As far as cardio and running is concerned, I would like to run a 5:20 Mile by the time this log is complete.


Long Term Goals:

My long term goal is to reach 185 pounds in the 10-12% body fat range. As far as cardio and running is concerned, I would like to run a 5:00 Mile someday.


Other product reviews/logs I have done:

Retain Stand Alone Log

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=588052

Red Acid Pre-Log

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=613947


Before Pics *Pics were taken on 10/28/05*

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...7&d=1130500107
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...8&d=1130500168
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...9&d=1130500264
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...0&d=1130500370


Stacking and Dosing:

E/C- 2 Ephedrine Tablets and 1-200mg Caffeine Tablet (Pre-Cardio Only)

Red Acid- 3 Capsules (Pre-Cardio) 3 Capsules 6 Hours Before or After Cardio.

*On my lone off day, Red Acid will be taken, 3 Capsules in the AM before Breakfast, and the other 3 Capsules 6 hours later in the day.



Well, time to go to work!

[pu12en12g]

Great detail.. this is going to be very interesting !

Here are the Red Acid supplement facts:




Red Acid Frequently Asked Questions (Click here)

[Growin Guns]

Get em (again) 40! Good luck, and keep us posted!

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Red Acid™: Fat Incineration Matrix (180 Capsules)

Red Acid™ is the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the
market. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring fatty acids
and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to modulate
ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively lowers your
food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol and fatty
acid release from adipocytes throughout the body.

Key Attributes:

Body Fat Reduction via Lipolysis
Increased Energy
Help Activate PPAR- alpha
Potent and effective
Decreased Appetite
Greater Focus
Enhanced Blood Flow
Insulin Regulation
Ephedra Free
Yohimbe Free
Helps potentiate other stimulants
Designed to stack VERY well with Blue Rhino
Designed to stack VERY well with Sesamin
Designed to stack VERY well with Synephrine
Designed to stack VERY well with Yohimbine
Designed to stack VERY well with Ephedrine
Maximize fat loss results without nausea

Red Acid™ Write-Up:

Most people have trouble losing their fat stores because they cannot control
their food intake while on a cutting or maintenance phase. Even with proper
diet and cardio, many individuals will eventually experience problems losing
fat at an "optimal" rate. Now we have the answer: Red Acid™. Red Acid™ is
the most advanced fat incineration matrix ever to reach the market. Unlike
other fat loss products, Red Acid™ helps you to achieve fat loss via several
different pathways. It combines a synergistic blend of naturally occurring
fatty acids and fatty acid analogues that serve as endogenous agonists of
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and help to
modulate ghrelin levels, producing a hunger satisfaction that effectively
lowers your food intake. The fatty acid blend also helps stimulate glycerol
and fatty acid release from adipocytes throughout the body. Herbal appetite
suppressants that work via the CNS rather than the digestive tract, like our
fatty acid blend does, were included to address the same appetite problem,
but via a different pathway, the brain. Natural energizers and thermogenics
have also been added to increase activity in the gym, which leads to calorie
use. Enhanced focus is also attained by the addition of some of the most
thoroughly researched nootropics.

The REDuction Complex™ (Fatty Acids and PPAR-alpha):

Red Acid™ contains a fatty acid matrix that includes Oleoylethanolamide (OEA)
and Tetradecylthioacetic Acid. OEA is a fatty acid that is anaturally occurring
amide of ethanolamine and oleic acid. It starts working
once it reaches the duodenum (the upper 1/3 of the small intestine) and is
normally synthesized there by your body. It serves as an endogenous agonist
of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) and
regulates lipid metabolism. OEA also activates vagal sensory afferent
neurons and excites nodose ganglion neurons, which leads to decreased
appetite and satiety. This naturally occurring fatty acid therefore inhibits
food cravings and helps release fat from its stores in the body.

Tetradecylthioacetic acid is a fatty acid that reduces total
cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL/HDL cholesterol when
used in combination with a good diet and also exhibits anti-inflammatory
effects. Tetradecylthioacetic acid, like OEA, is an agonist of peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha).
Tetradecylthioacetic acid has been shown to increase catabolism of
fatty acids and exhibit antiadiposity effects. Tetradecylthioacetic acid
will help to effectively remove fat from its body stores and without forcing
your body to effectively use it for energy. This allows you to “burn” fat at a
much higher level than by simply exercising.

The Transport Mechanism:

A few hundred milligrams of flaxseed oil powder has also been added to aid
in the transport of these two fatty acids into the duodenum and other
necessary areas, so that they can be utilized completely.
The Red Sweat Complex™ (Thermogenics, Nootropics, and Appetite Suppression via CNS):

We have combined the most effective and potent thermonutrients to increase
the utilization of energy in your body. The most potent extracts of
energizing ingredients were included to make your trip to the gym one you
would not forget. If you do not work out with intensity you cannot realize
your true potential for fat loss and lean body mass accumulation. Intensity
in the gym cannot be accomplished without focus either; you need the mental
acuity that only our top of the line nootropics can provide in order to
excel at your fat loss goals.

The Red Slob Complex™ (Herbal Appetite Suppression, Thyroid Support, and Digestion Aids):

Lastly, we added a proprietary blend of potent herbal appetite suppressants,
digestion aids, thyroid support and stomach soothing compounds that work in
synergy to target one of the hardest parts of fat loss: eating right. This
blend effectively targets the central nervous system (CNS) to control your
desire for food (without nausea or discomfort) and when combined with the
anorexic effects of OEA you are in for a powerful combination.

If you want to decrease your appetite, get rid of unwanted body fat, ramp up
your endurance and enhance your focus in the gym, then Red Acid™ is the
right choice for you.

Red Acid™ makes an excellent stack when used in conjunction with Blue
Rhino™. Together they will help you lose body fat and maintain your
testosterone levels during a cutting (fat loss) phase.

REFERENCES:

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neurones, induces visceral pain and reduces short-term food intake in mice
via capsaicin receptor TRPV1. J Physiol. 2005 Apr 15;564(Pt 2):541-7. Epub
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2. J Biol Chem. Oleoylethanolamide stimulates lipolysis by activating the
nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
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Skalhegg BS, Bohov P, Skorve J, Berge RK, Aukrust P, Froland SS.
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[40-Yard Dash_2]

Pure and Guns. Gotta go, about to be late for class!lol.

[dbish77]

Good luck 40! You're going to 'run' a great log!!!

[chlaxman]

So the marathon runner finally gets to start his log...

Good luck 40!

[DejaBlue55]

Pics aren't working mane.

I'll delete when you see this.

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Pics aren't working mane.

I'll delete when you see this.

Try now buddy!

[Boots]

Best of luck, log looks great

[40-Yard Dash_2]

I took my first dose earlier today 40 minutes before lunch. I hadn't ate for 3 1/2 hours, so my stomach was growling a little bit. About 20 minutes after I had took the dose, my hunger began to noticeably subside, however I still had that hypoglucose feeling. One thing that surprised me, was after my oats, strawberries, and banana, I was full. Considering how long it had been since I ate, I should not get full this easily. I hadn't even had my protein yet, but I ate it anyway. I don't know how Red Acid will affect my appetite down the road, but we'll see. Also, I'm running off less than 5 hours of sleep, and I was very alert in my mid-afternoon class, which is a little unusual, because the professor straight lecture's for 1 hour and 15 minutes straight. Trust me, a lot of people yawn in that class and become bored and distracted. The energy definitely impressed me. We'll see tonight with my second dose pre-cardio.

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Best of luck, log looks great

Thank you ma'am.

[nick912]

Great looking 2nd log and I am going to set mine up tonight and start it tommorow.. Whoo! Whoo!

[40-Yard Dash_2]

PM Cardio- I took my dose of Red Acid, which was 3 caps, 1 hour prior to cardio. I also took 50mg of Ephedrine 30 minutes pre-cardio. I was feeling pretty tired this evening, so the Red Acid and Ephedrine certainly helped give me the energy I needed to run. I started out by running a mile and setting a new PR by 1 whole second. I ran it in 5:30. Next, I took a 4 minute break and ran another mile in 6:10. And finally, went downstairs and hopped on the bike where I set another PR tonight. I completed 10 miles in 20:23, which was a 12 second improvement over my previous time. I was definitely excited about this, because for the past 4 weeks, I had not been able to bust through this plateau, which was set by the stimulate, AMP. But anyway, I ended up doing 21 minutes on the bike. While I was on the bike, I let out a burp that burned like heartburn. I rarely, and I mean rarely ever get heartburn. It got a little worse with my post workout meal, but nothing I can't handle. Just thought I'd make note of it. I also took my CEE post-cardio. I'm also ashamed to say how long I went today without eating and never got hungry. To be honest, I didn't even think about food. Energy tonight was nothing extraordinary, but it was solid throughout. I did not crash or feel very fatigued at any point of the workout tonight, and even up until now. Tomorrow morning is cardio once again! Good night people.


1 Mile- 5:30 *Personal Record*
1 Mile- 6:10
Biking- 21 Minutes *Personal Record with a 20:23, 10 Mile Ride*


Side Effects- Lack of hunger! and a touch of heartburn

[Boots]

Very nice congrats on your new PR's.

[Sable_Strenua]

two personal records in one session, impressive!

how long did that heartburn side-effect last? throughout the session or just at those two moments (beginning session pwo meal)?

[40-Yard Dash_2]

two personal records in one session, impressive!

how long did that heartburn side-effect last? throughout the session or just at those two moments (beginning session pwo meal)?

Thanks Bootysweat, I'm definitely proud of them, especially the biking one! That was the frustrating one.


The heartburn was just at that one moment during biking, but when I eating post workout, I could really feel it as I was swallowing my food, because my lower larynx was burning. But right now, it does not bother me a single bit.

[dbish77]

Thanks Bootysweat, I'm definitely proud of them, especially the biking one! That was the frustrating one.


The heartburn was just at that one moment during biking, but when I eating post workout, I could really feel it as I was swallowing my food, because my lower larynx was burning. But right now, it does not bother me a single bit.

Nice job...quoting lady and referring to booty.

[Sable_Strenua]

Nice job...quoting lady and referring to booty.

grrrrrr

[italionstallion]

everything is lookin great so far.

Good luck

[40-Yard Dash_2]

everything is lookin great so far.

Good luck

Its good to have you stop by man. I appreciate it!

[italionstallion]

Its good to have you stop by man. I appreciate it!

You kiddin me? I wouldnt miss this log.

I'll be stoppin by everday, this will basically become my second home.

lol

[C-Los 21]

Liking the log, almost as much as I'm liking Red Acid.
The sides I'm getting are sweats only on my face and a loss of appetite.
Everything looks good and nice prs. bro.

[40-Yard Dash_2]

You kiddin me? I wouldnt miss this log.

I'll be stoppin by everday, this will basically become my second home.

lol

Cool.

[40-Yard Dash_2]

Liking the log, almost as much as I'm liking Red Acid.
The sides I'm getting are sweats only on my face and a loss of appetite.
Everything looks good and nice prs. bro.

Yeah, everyone's side effects will be intresting to see play out; however, I'm a naturally hot person. Basically, it doesn't take much to make me sweat, so I don't see that being a side effect for me.

[Younglifter16]

quick question, did you feel sweaty/real hot like with a standard thermogenic?

keep up the good log

[40-Yard Dash_2]

quick question, did you feel sweaty/real hot like with a standard thermogenic?

keep up the good log

Not after the first day, but as I stated, my body temp is always a little higher than the average person's. If it changes that much, I'll definitely mention it.

[pu12en12g]

Great info already ! I noted the heartburn in our database, if it continues please let us know.

[pu12en12g]

quick question, did you feel sweaty/real hot like with a standard thermogenic?

keep up the good log

Just a note from Controlled Labs

40 is actually ADDING Red Acid on top of Ephedrine, so he has already been on a potent Thermo for _____ days this feedback will be very important.

[Younglifter16]

okay thanks, next silly question, did you feel like nasuas or have an upset stomach after taking it (i get this with a thermo)

Thanks PU and 40, questions like this may be stupid but some people actually need to know the answers to them (including me )