How long does a MAG-10 / Power Drive mixture “keep” before breaking down? I have 400 mL left over from Friday and was wondering if it would still be good?
[quote]panther2k wrote:
How long does a MAG-10 / Power Drive mixture “keep” before breaking down? I have 400 mL left over from Friday and was wondering if it would still be good?[/quote]
You did it wrong.
Ashy - I hear you on your method, that sounds like a great way to diet! BUT, I think for us college students the FEAST idea would be nice, especially on days where it’s non-stop go go go! I honestly don’t mind not eating if I’m pulsing, but the thought of just plain old fasting sounds HORRIBLE. I don’t know what it is about MAG-10/CHY products, but they’re the only thing that seems to be able to shake my appetite. I mean, I can eat a tuna fish sandwich, an apple and a few potatoes and be hungry an hour later, but 1 scoop MAG-10 and I’m good until I notice that I missed my last scheduled pulse LOL!
On a related note, I talked to an experienced lifter/T-Nationer, and he said that in order to get contest ready, the pulse fast/Feast may not be such a great idea, and that a typical competition diet would probably work better. I was under the impression that as long as you created a caloric deficiit, you’d be ready for a comp eventually, assuming you were training right and had enough muscle going in. Why couldn’t someone pulse fast/feast to prep for a contest? Any thoughts? BTW good work with your lean-up Ashy! And holy shit on the volume of your workouts!
So here is a related question - I have been doing the pulse fast every couple of weeks on non-training days…one question is I am now using Mag-10/Anaconda protocol when training…however I am curious how people incorporate Surge Recovery into their training if at all while using mag10/ana?
TIA
[quote]robbdogg wrote:
So here is a related question - I have been doing the pulse fast every couple of weeks on non-training days…one question is I am now using MAG-10/Anaconda protocol when training…however I am curious how people incorporate Surge Recovery into their training if at all while using mag10/ana?
TIA[/quote]
How is this related to MAG-10 pulse fasting? This should be posted somewhere in the nutrition/supplement forum. Use the search function, or look through the discussion threads for Surge, MAG-10, and Anaconda
[quote]robbdogg wrote:
So here is a related question - I have been doing the pulse fast every couple of weeks on non-training days…one question is I am now using MAG-10/Anaconda protocol when training…however I am curious how people incorporate Surge Recovery into their training if at all while using mag10/ana?
TIA[/quote]
Your doing it wrong.
[quote]solidkhalid wrote:
[quote]robbdogg wrote:
So here is a related question - I have been doing the pulse fast every couple of weeks on non-training days…one question is I am now using MAG-10/Anaconda protocol when training…however I am curious how people incorporate Surge Recovery into their training if at all while using mag10/ana?
TIA[/quote]
Your doing it wrong.[/quote]
I think he is asking about using Surge Recovery on hit training days when he is not fasting.
But yes, if you’re talking about using ANACONDA+MAG-10+Surge on your fasting days then you are silly.
Started my first pulse fast this A.M
Goal: Repartition
I started a little earlier than that 7am recommended since I like to lift in before classes/work which meant I quit eating last night a little earlier then 9pm.
I will be doing 2x/pulses (Mon/Thurs)
My diet will be a tkd style format. (with para nutrition around my workouts)
I have split my body into 3 days.
I will rotate through the week with big days being my focus.
Pulse day training TRX straps AM and Low intensity aerobics / Neuro charge PM at Low intensity aerobics
My maintenance days (Mon/Thurs) are my big lift days. (Lifting 2x day)and Low intensity aerobics
Leg days will be on bellow maintenance days as I have to be creative due a low back injury.
Did my 4th pulse yesterday. Have a decrease in fat (inches) but an increase in LBM so far.
Has anyone experienced any reactions to the pulse? I did the pulse for the 3rd time yesterday and each time I’ve experienced red blotches on my chest, neck and upper back. They don’t itch and they go away usually in 3 days, I just want to know what ingredient is causing that to happen.
[quote]Drewman wrote:
Has anyone experienced any reactions to the pulse? I did the pulse for the 3rd time yesterday and each time I’ve experienced red blotches on my chest, neck and upper back. They don’t itch and they go away usually in 3 days, I just want to know what ingredient is causing that to happen.[/quote]
are you using ANACONDA as well for training?
i get some weird reactions from using beta alanine and creatine mono together. my torso sometimes breaks out in little bumps bbut go away after a couple hours…
[quote]Drewman wrote:
Has anyone experienced any reactions to the pulse? I did the pulse for the 3rd time yesterday and each time I’ve experienced red blotches on my chest, neck and upper back. They don’t itch and they go away usually in 3 days, I just want to know what ingredient is causing that to happen.[/quote]
Why are pulsing? You’re more scrawny than me! Seriously I’m curious.
Did my first pulse Monday (lost 4.9lbs)
About to hit Pulse 2 today.
I look forward to it.
I am a FT student and work a FT job afterwords and it really frees up my day.
Bought another container of Mag10 with (berry) to mix it up.
I have enough on hand 2.5 cans to do the whole month.
Training:
Mon. -(Push Back/R.Delts/Traps/Bi’s/forearms)AM, Low Int Bike/ Abs PM
Tues. - (Pull(Pec/Delts/Tri’s), Low Int Bike AM / Core - Low Int Bike PM
Wed. NO training AM “SLEEP” / Walk PM
Thurs. (Quads), Low Int Bike AM - (Hams Calves), Low Int Bike / Abs PM
Fri. (Push Back/R.Delts/Traps/Bi’s/forearms), Low Int Bike AM / Core pm
Sat. (Pull(Pec/Delts/Tri’s), Low Int Bike AM / Low Int Bike / Abs PM
Sun. Off / Am & PM
Monday - Pulse
Tuesday - Above Maint. (Peri workout nutrition)
Wed - Below Maint.
Thurs - Pulse
Friday - Above Maint. (Peri workout nutrition)
Saturday Below Maint.
Sun - EAT!
**Pulse day training: full range, low resistance (feeder type workout) tempo: fairly quick.
**Day after - High volume - mulit angle, no eccentric emphasis - med-high resistance tempo: medium
Looking to repartition, hold on muscle i have and loose fat.
1 week later 8lbs total loss.
I made the decision last night 2 follow my pulse fasts for next several weeks with another round of the V-Diet.
I can say after eating yesterday, I was unable to eat what I wanted, i felt bloated and could not wait to fast this AM. The empty feeling is quiet addicting.
My 2 pennies,
Carlos
I did a pulse feast yesterday and had a Surge Workout Fuel during back training today. I don’t feel like I worked out even. My first time using Surge Workout Fuel also.
This all looks great everyone. First, I want to thank everyone for sharing their results. It sounds consistently positive with some outliers which should be expected in any sample.
From that, I wanted to get a consolidated understanding as I am about to order enough for at least 6 pulses (3 weeks at 2 pulses per week) since my focus at the moment is shedding about 10lbs of fat by end of April.
-Is it better to pulse on a non-resistance training day or does it really matter?
-If I pulse on a non-resistance training day and decide to do cardio, is it necessary to supplement with some BCAA’s? (I currently use Xtend)
-The day after the pulse I’m assuming is the best day to hit the weights and eat a lot of food. Is it best to eat carbs throughout the day or cram even more carbs pre/during/postworkout? My issue is I workout in the evening and don’t get done until 7:30/8:00.
-Training the day after, how much extra volume should one do? Currently I’m doing the following:
Monday: Back (6x5 Deads, 3x6-8 Wide grip T-bar row, 3x8-10 close grip seated rows, 3x8-12 wide grip pulldowns, 3x8-10 ez bar curls) followed by 1 min on/1 min off x6 HIIT
Tuesday: 30 mins cardio OR 1.5 hours of Bikram
Wednesday: Legs (6x5 squats, 6x8-10 seated leg curls, 6x8-12 leg press)-I should prob do more…
Thursday: Chest (6x5 bench press, 3x6-8 dips, 3x8-12 inc. db press, 3x8-10 tricep pressdowns)followed by 1 min on/1 min off x6 HIIT
Friday: 30 mins cardio or 1.5 hours of Bikram
Sat & Sun: Planned off since I am usually out of town and travel those days but if I can make it into the gym, I’ll do a fully body workout one of those days…
Yes, I know this workout program is by no means the best and definitely needs a fix. It’s been good though for the past 3.5 weeks (Actually just started the heavier stuff this week) and will evolve more soon. I am actually thinking of going to an Upper/Lower scheme and doing Upper/lower/upper then lower/upper/lower. This will allow me to be flexible in doing 3 or 4 workouts in a week.
-What are the flavors to avoid? What good mixes of flavors has everyone come up with?
-Please share any other tips/tricks!!
[quote]ZJStrope wrote:
This all looks great everyone. First, I want to thank everyone for sharing their results. It sounds consistently positive with some outliers which should be expected in any sample.
From that, I wanted to get a consolidated understanding as I am about to order enough for at least 6 pulses (3 weeks at 2 pulses per week) since my focus at the moment is shedding about 10lbs of fat by end of April.
-Is it better to pulse on a non-resistance training day or does it really matter?
Non resistance day for sure. Or better yet, a neural charge session if you can
-If I pulse on a non-resistance training day and decide to do cardio, is it necessary to supplement with some BCAA’s? (I currently use Xtend)
No need for BCAAs, just plan your cardio so that you have a pulse during it. It really doesn’t matter if you’re just doing steady-state
-The day after the pulse I’m assuming is the best day to hit the weights and eat a lot of food. Is it best to eat carbs throughout the day or cram even more carbs pre/during/postworkout? My issue is I workout in the evening and don’t get done until 7:30/8:00.
Too much to consider to answer this, it all depends on your goals. Just eat your normal diet, but more of it, ESPECIALLY during training. I always consume pretty much all of my direct carbs during training
-Training the day after, how much extra volume should one do? Currently I’m doing the following:
Monday: Back (6x5 Deads, 3x6-8 Wide grip T-bar row, 3x8-10 close grip seated rows, 3x8-12 wide grip pulldowns, 3x8-10 ez bar curls) followed by 1 min on/1 min off x6 HIIT
Tuesday: 30 mins cardio OR 1.5 hours of Bikram
Wednesday: Legs (6x5 squats, 6x8-10 seated leg curls, 6x8-12 leg press)-I should prob do more…
Thursday: Chest (6x5 bench press, 3x6-8 dips, 3x8-12 inc. db press, 3x8-10 tricep pressdowns)followed by 1 min on/1 min off x6 HIIT
Friday: 30 mins cardio or 1.5 hours of Bikram
Sat & Sun: Planned off since I am usually out of town and travel those days but if I can make it into the gym, I’ll do a fully body workout one of those days…
Just do enough volume you can tolerate on the day after. Don’t over-complicate things. Just train hard
Yes, I know this workout program is by no means the best and definitely needs a fix. It’s been good though for the past 3.5 weeks (Actually just started the heavier stuff this week) and will evolve more soon. I am actually thinking of going to an Upper/Lower scheme and doing Upper/lower/upper then lower/upper/lower. This will allow me to be flexible in doing 3 or 4 workouts in a week.
-What are the flavors to avoid? What good mixes of flavors has everyone come up with?
I like Orange with my Power Drive, but for the last pulses of the day, I like Grape, or a mix with Grape AND Berry
-Please share any other tips/tricks!![/quote]
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So I’m done with my first 6 weeks of my pulse fast plan, just 6 weeks to go! The pulse fasts get easier and easier. I took some progress pictures and I’m very pleased with my progress so far. I don’t think I’ll put any up here until I’m fully done with the 12 weeks though. I posted my 12 week plan a page or two back, but it’s for a body transformation contest at my local supplement store. Winner gets $500 in store shopping, which is a LOT of protein and vitamins! Haha
The only problem I have is sleep. I often wake up during the night for some reason, not really sure why. I placed an order for Z12 this morning though, and I plan on taking those on nights of the pulse fasts.
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
So I’m done with my first 6 weeks of my pulse fast plan, just 6 weeks to go! The pulse fasts get easier and easier. I took some progress pictures and I’m very pleased with my progress so far. I don’t think I’ll put any up here until I’m fully done with the 12 weeks though. I posted my 12 week plan a page or two back, but it’s for a body transformation contest at my local supplement store. Winner gets $500 in store shopping, which is a LOT of protein and vitamins! Haha
The only problem I have is sleep. I often wake up during the night for some reason, not really sure why. I placed an order for Z12 this morning though, and I plan on taking those on nights of the pulse fasts.[/quote]
Thanks for your response man! I really do appreciate it. It’s definitely not as complicated as it looks then 
As far as sleep, have you looked into Melatonin? I always have a bottle or 2 of it and if I’m having trouble sleeping or think I might that night, I’ll pop 1 or 2. Get’s me reset and ready for sleep. Doctor even had nothing negative to say…just wouldn’t use them every day.
I was having trouble sleeping with the pulse fast as well… I started having 2 pulses amount as my last pulse for the day since week 3 and it took care of the issue.