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Showing posts with label Product Review. Show all posts

Monday, August 31, 2015

Product Review and Results of the AgeForce Weight Loss Patch Experiment





Nine weeks (8 actually) I have lost 6 pounds total and 2 inches off of my waist. I am very happy with the results in that I did not diet at all. I wanted to isolate the results from all other external influences.

I experienced no side affects. No loss of sleep or muscle cramps or high water loss. The experiment itself was very interesting in that I still ate horribly but weight came off. 

With more effort I believe the AgeForce patch would cause some significant body re-composition. Definitely worth adding to your current protocol. 

I would like to absolutely thank the folks at AgeForce for the opportunity to test the patch.

A few basic starting measurements as listed below:

Weight: 222 lbs
Body Fat: 41%
Waist Circumference: 44 inches.
Start Date: 7/6/15



Current measurement of progress.






The workout schedule is listed below in the link below.

My August Training - Century Sets - 100 rep workouts

 

I am amended my workout and started a 15-30 minute jog/walk per day cardio workout. Similar to the below link.

5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners - Mayo Clinic




The Below Information is from the AgeForce Website:

Formula (Per Patch) Upgraded June 2015
  • EGCG 5mg – From green tea extract is the best-researched anti-inflammatory fat loss adjuvant your money can buy. In its purest form it will fire up your fat metabolism and help normalize your glucose levels.
  • Berberine HCL 10mg – A powerful fat-metabolic enhancer that acts similar to the potent diabetes drug metformin. Just like the prescription medication it acts mainly via an enzyme that's called AMPK. AMPK controls the glucose uptake and fatty acid oxidation in your cells and berberine ramps up both of them. Studies have also shown that berberine can reduce the levels of triglycerides and bad LDL cholesterol in your blood, albeit without any of the nasty side effects of prescription drugs with the same effects.
  • 3.5 Diiodothyronine (T2) 1mg – is a downstream metabolite that is a thermogenic activator that promotes the burning of body fat. 3.5 is also the most powerful and effective of the two forms of T2.
  • 7-Keto DHEA 20mg– (7-OXO DHEA) is a naturally occurring metabolite of DHEA that cannot convert to estrogen, testosterone or any downstream sex hormone making it a much safer choice for those wanting the well-known weight loss benefits of DHEA. Clinical trials and peer review studies show that 7-Keto DHEA works as a thermo genic that increases metabolic function and thus causes an increase in energy expenditure. This leads to greater calorie utilization with resulting fat loss. 7-Keto DHEA can also accelerate fat loss is through a reduction of cortisol production which place a roll in the storage of new body fat. So 7-Keto DHEA works two ways, by increasing body fat loss and inhibiting new fat storage.
  • Tyr-Somatostatin 5mg - is an advanced peptide that burns body fat without any of the negative effects of so-called “fat-burners” like caffeine, ephedrine, or guarana, that are used in other over-the-counter weight loss supplements and diet pills. Tyr-Somatostatin does not suppress natural thyroid production.
  • R Alpha Lipoic Acid (RLA) 5mg - is a great antioxidant. It is used in the body to break down carbohydrates, and to make energy. It also restores natural levels of vitamin C and vitamin E.
  • Hoodia 15mg – This is a safe and wonderful appetite suppressant. It doesn’t work when taken orally, but when delivered directly to the bloodstream via our patches, it will suppress appetite and those cravings that make it so hard to eat sensibly.
  • Yohimbine 10mg – Increases lipolysis as shown in multiple studies, especially during and following exercise, thus promoting safe, natural weight loss. Yohimbine is a mild stimulant.
  • Hordenine 4mg – Is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in barley and other plants. It stimulates the central nervous system and promotes weight loss by enhancing metabolism.
Formula Delivery – Our exclusive time-release transdermal patch delivers this directly into the bloodstream over an 8-hour period. This time-release function allows one’s system to efficiently process and metabolize all of the formula’s nutrient dosage.











Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Product Review: Celsius Flo Fusion Pre-Workout

I am not impressed with this pre-workout. I think I'll have to give it another try at some point, but I feel it would be better used as an energy drink.


Mixability (10/10)
Taste (9/10)
Energy and Focus (5/10)
Strength (5/10)
Pumps (1/10)
Vascularity (1/10)
Formula (1/10)


Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Packet (5.1 g)
Servings per Container: 14

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value

Calories0

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)60 mg100%

Riboflavin1.7 mg100%

Niacin (as niacinamide)20 mg100%

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)2 mg100%

Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)6 mcg100%

Biotin300 mcg100%

Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate)10 mg100%

Calcium (as calcium carbonate)50 mg5%

Chromium (as chromium chelate)50 mcg42%

Sodium40 mg2%

MetaPlus®1.81 g

Taurine
*

Guarana Extract (seed)
*

Green Tea Leaf Extract (leaf) (standarized to 10% EGCG)
*

Caffeine (as caffeine anhydrous)
*

Glucuronolactone
*

Ginger Extract (root)
*

*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Citric acid, natural flavor, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose, erythritol, annatto, and silicon dioxide.

Warnings

Not recommended for people who are caffeine sensitive, children under 12, or women pregnant or nursing.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Product Review: GAT Nitraflex Pre-Workout - flavor Pina Colada

GAT has a winner in this pre-workout, even with the cost being on the high side. Feels really good and endurance and strength are through the roof.
Pina Colada and Green Apple were both good. I don't care for proprietary formulas in general but if I'm taking for the energy, it doesn't matter as much.


Mixability (10/10)
Taste (9/10)
Energy and Focus (9/10)
Strength (9/10)
Pumps (7/10)
Vascularity (7/10)
Formula (7/10)


Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10 g)
Servings Per Container:30

Amount Per Serving % DV
NITRAFLEX™ PROPRIECEUTICAL BLEND7,365 mg**





Vasoactive Arginase-Regulating NO Precursor Complex
      
2-Amino-5-(Carbamoylamino)pentanoic Acid, (S)-2-Amino-5-Guanidinopentanoic Acid, L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, (E)-5-(4-Hydroxystyryl)benzene-1,3-Diol, 4-[(E)-2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenol [Pterostilbene]

Acute Energy, Focus, Intensity, Neuromodulating, Endurance Complex
      
3-Aminopropanoic Acid (As CarnoSyn®), 1,3,7-Trimethyl-1H-Purine-2,6(3H,7H)-Dione, 2-(Dimethylamino) Ethanol, 2-Acetylamino-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-Propanoic Acid, 2-Amino-4-(Ethylcarbamoyl) Butyric Acid, Rauwolscine (Rauvolfia Canescens L. [Leaf And Root])

Clinically-Studied Testosterone-Enhancing Complex
      
Calcium Fructopyranose Borate (CFB) US Patent #5,962,049

** Daily Value not established
[Each scoop contains 325 mg of Caffeine]

Other Ingredients:
Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Natural & Artificial Cherry Flavor, Acesulfame-K, Silica, Alum Lake Red #40, Alum Lake Blue #1.


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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Product Review: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout




Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout with Creatine, Beta-Alanine, and Caffeine for Energy, Flavor: Fruit Punch, 30 Servings

I loved this pre-workout. Optimum Nutrition are known for quality products and clean ingredients. This particular pre-workout fits nicely in between the fully dosed Pre-JYM and the condensed pre-workouts like C4. You get 3 grams of creatine and 1.5 grams of citrulline-malate and 1.5 grams of beta-alanine. Solid amounts for most trainees.


Mixability (10/10)
Taste (9/10)
Energy and Focus (8/10)
Strength (9/10)
Pumps (7/10)
Vascularity (7/10)
Formula (8/10)













Friday, May 1, 2015

Pre-Workout Chronicles: ProMera Sports CapSi Blast - Product Review

This product is probably a better fat burner than pre-workout but I took it as one anyway. Not enough caffeine for me as a pre-workout but I could see this as being fine as a fat burner. If you are sensitive to spicy foods then this is not the product for you.


Mixability (10/10)
Taste (8/10)
Energy and Focus (5/10)
Strength (6/10)
Pumps (3/10)
Vascularity (3/10)
Formula (7/10)




Thursday, April 30, 2015

Pre-Workout Chronicles: Man Sports Game Day (Tigers Blood) - Product Review





I liked this one. It felt good and gave me sustained energy. It didn't come on strong but it clearly did the job.

Mixability (10/10)
Taste (8/10)
Energy and Focus (7/10)
Strength (9/10)
Pumps (6/10)
Vascularity (5/10)
Formula (7/10)






Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Pre-Workout Chronicles: Surge by MRI - Product Review

I thought that this was a strange one. I'm not excited about the ingredients, but it felt good. It didn't come on strong and I kept wondering if had kicked in or not. I had a really good workout but I didn't feel the pre-workout.  I would consider if it were on sale.

Mixability (10/10)
Taste (7/10)
Energy and Focus (7/10)
Strength (9/10)
Pumps (6/10)
Vascularity (5/10)
Formula (6/10)


Serving Size: 1/2 Scoop (12g)
Servings Per Container:20

Amount Per Serving % DV
Calories10       




Total Carbohydrate3 g‡
Sugars1 g**
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate)250 IU5%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)500 mg833%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)1,000 IU250%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione and Menaquinone-7)100 mcg125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCI)60 mg3,000%
Folic Acid800 mcg200%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)1,000 mcg16,667%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate)10 mg3%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)5 mg33%




MRI SURGE™ PROPRIETARY BLEND 7094 mg **

Advanced 5x NO Booster
**
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, L-Arginine HCl, L-Arginine Alpha Ketoisocaproate Calcium HCl, L-Arginine Pyroglutamate, ACTINOS® CFM Nitro P (Whey Peptide Fraction)

MyoCarn Power Complex
**
Carnosyn® Beta-Alanine, L-Glycine, Citrulline Malate, L-Glutamine, L-Histidine, N-Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl

Energy Booster
**
Taurine, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine Anhydrous

‡ Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value (DV) not established.

Other Ingredients:
Natural And Artificial Flavor (Lemonade), Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Silicon Dioxide, FD&C Red Lake #40.
CONTAINS: Milk Ingredients
NO: Egg, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Peanuts, Soybeans.
Directions For Surge: Thoroughly mix 1/2 scoop (12 g) in 8-16 oz of cold water. Drink immediately. Use 1/2 scoop daily. For best results, take on an empty stomach 0-30 minutes before workout

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Pre-Workout Chronicles: Stimul8 Your Next Training Session with Finaflex - Product Review



The pre-workout used today was Finaflex Stimul8. Strong stimulant but it was not over powering.  I think I will do it again tomorrow. Stimul8 had me sweating like crazy.

Taste: 7/10
Mixability: 9/10
Energy: 9/10
Strength: 8/10

Of course this is all subjective.