Chef's Lean Xtreme 2.0 Log

[Chefdeez]

Thanks to Designer Supplements I will be testing Lean Xtreme 2.0 beginning probably at the beginning of next week.

Starting stats:
Age: 21
Height: 5'7
Weight: 165
BF: 15-16%

(Pictures will be posted this weekend hopefully)

I will be using the following products alongside Lean Xtreme 2.0:

Bulk Beta Alanine
Vitargo CGL 1 or 2 scoops postworkout depending on carb intake
ACES + B-Complex
NOW mineral complex
Fish oil caps
Probiotic acidophilus blend
DS Glucophase

Training: DC training split
Monday & Thursday: Chest, Back width, back thickness, Shoulders, Tris; Tuesday/Friday: Quads, Hams, Calves, Biceps, Forearms
Off days: Try to get in at least 30 minutes of cardio in the morning and core training as much as possible.

Diet: modified carb cycling diet
Mon: low, Tues: low, Wed: moderate, Thurs: moderate, Fri: high, Sat and Sun: none (usually no more than 20 but I am for 0)




Lean Xtreme: New & Improved

Designer Supplements has reformulated Lean Xtreme™ and built upon the enduring 7-OH base that so many love, in order to formulate the next generation in non-stimulating fat burning products. While the original was undoubtedly effective, the new and improved Lean Xtreme™ targets multiple pathways to assist fat loss while also maintaining adequate testosterone levels and optimizing immune function in order to promote the ideal fat burning, muscle sparring environment.

Cortisol and Glucocorticoids

Cortisol is the body’s chief stress hormone, released constantly by the adrenals to deal with day to day stressors and released in excess during demanding situations of mental and physical strain. Amongst its many functions, cortisol instructs the liver to release catabolic enzymes that breakdown fatty acids from fat stores and sugar from muscle cells in order to provide quick energy for the organs that need it. Similarly, mental stress can also lead to excess cortisol release, however unlike the fight or flight scenario which elevates cortisol for as long as it is required, the elevation of cortisol tends to be chronic. This is damaging to the body for a multitude of reasons.

The Damaging Side of Cortisol

Cortisol alters the way your body stores fat, essentially increasing levels of what is known as visceral adipose tissue (VAT), or in layman’s terms the solid belly fat that overweight men with tend to have. VAT is very difficult to lose when cortisol levels remain excessive and the issue is further compounded by cortisol’s effect on the thyroid gland.

As most people know, thyroid output is directly correlated with metabolic rate, governing both muscle building (via protein synthesis) and also fat burning. High stress levels from increased cortisol levels can exhaust the adrenals and negatively impact the release of thyroid hormones T3 and T4.

Cortisol can also have a pronounced impact on appetite,affect bone density, suppress the immune system, and negatively affect cognitive performance such as memory and quick thinking.

Introducing the New & Improved Lean Xtreme™

The brand new Lean Xtreme™ is designed to combat all of the issues outlined above, while also enhancing fat loss efforts and lean muscle preservation. The formula comprises of the tried and true as well as the new and advanced. First, 7-OH for cortisol control and thyroid enhancement. Next, we have added 5-AT™, another cortisol controller that works by influencing cytokines responsible for inflammation and cortisol signalling. Additionally, Forslean™ is added to improve body composition and signal optimal testosterone levels, and green tea extract is included for the myriad of benefits it confers and further immune enhancement.

During dieting, the human body fights to hold onto as much body fat as it can, making efforts to lose additional pounds significantly more difficult. Likewise, when bulking, many people’s bodies are more than happy to take on extra body fat stores in preparation of future diets. The new and improved Lean Xtreme™ caters for the potential issues that arise during both of these times, thereby making it an excellent tool for both dieting and lean bulking.

[Chefdeez]

September 29, 2007 - 'Before' pictures taken:

[Chefdeez]

[Chefdeez]

DAY 1:

Dosing will look like this:
Week 1: 2 caps/day
Week 2: 3 caps/day
Week 3-4: 4 caps/day

7:30 am 1 cap Lean Xtreme
7:45
1/3 cup oats
1 scoop BSN Lean Dessert Protein
2 Fish Oil Caps

10:00 am
1 Champion Met Max MRP, 10 almonds

11:30 1 cap Lean Xtreme

1:30 pm
1/2 can tuna + 1 tbsp natural mayo
1/3 cup brown rice
2 fish oil caps
500 mgs sesamin

4:00 Weight Training

Quads: Squats
135 x 15
155 x 15
175 x 12
195 x 9
105 x 20 + stretching

Hams: Seated leg curls
40 x 15
50 x 13
60 x 10
single leg: 20 lbs x 12/5/3/3/1 + stretching

Calves: Standing calf raises (machine)
75 x 25
90 x 20
105 x 18
60 x 30 (as fast as possible piston-like fashion) 2 sets + static holds

Biceps: Dumbbell alternating curls
20 x 15
25 x 11
30 x 8
20 x 9/4/3/2/1/1 + stretching

Forearms: Cable reverse curls
20 x 15
30 x 15
40 x 12
30 x 12/5/3/2/1 + stretching


*had a great workout today. Strength during calves and biceps was great. Squats aren't where they usually are at the moment due to an ailing knee which is limiting the amount of weight I use. I also did a 10 minute cool down on the treadmill after lifting.

5:15 1 scoop Vitargo CGL
5:30 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Whey

6:30 I plan to have:
4 oz chicken breast
1/3 cup white rice
1/2 cup broccoli

9:00 I plan to have
1 scoop Syntha 6
1 handful almonds
500 mgs sesamin

[Chefdeez]

DAY 2:

7:30 am 1 cap Lean Xtreme
7:45 am
1 scoop syntha 6
1/4 cup walnuts

10:30
1 can tuna/1 tbsp light mayo
1/3 cup salad with olive oil/vinager

11:45 1 cap Lean Xtreme

1:30
4 slices turkey
2 slices whole wheat bread
lettuce, tomato
1/2 cup salad

4:00 weight training

Chest: Incline smith machine presses
105 x 15
125 x 12
155 x 8
175 x 5
105 x 12/6/5/3/1 + Stretching

Shoulders: Dumbbell presses
40s x 15
50s x 11
55s x 10
30s x 11/5/3/2/2/1 + Stretching

Triceps: Skullcrushers
45 x 12
55 x 11
65 x 8
45 x 11/7/5/3/2/2/1

Back thickness: Deadlifts
135 x 12
155 x 10
175 x 7
225 x 4
95 x 20

Back width: Lat pulldowns
60 x 15
90 x 12
105 x 11
135 x 8
90 x 11/6/5/3/2/2/1 + Stretching

20 minutes on Eliptical

Postworkout: 1 scoop Vitargo CGL
1 scoop Whey Protein

1 hour later:
6 oz steak
1/2 baked potato
1 cup salad

10:00 planned for later
1 scoop NOW calcium caseinate powder/8 grams fish oil

*Felt OK in the gym today. Not "feeling" anything from the Lean Xtreme yet obviously but diet has been right on track. It's going to be tough for me to do a carb cycling diet like I originally planned so I'm going to just go as low as possible carb wise during the week and load on weekends. I'll weigh in at the end of the week.

[B-natural]

these pics are huge, use photoshop or even paint to scale em down....

setup looks solid though, can't wait to use this soon...

[Paladin]

Hell ya man, looks like a good start, and even for your hight man, your looking pretty big. This should be good to see.

[transXisomer]

Wow awesome detail, the header is cool too, I kinda like the big pics

[Chefdeez]

DAY 3:

8:00 am 1 cap Lean Xtreme
8:15 am
1/3 cup oats
1 scoop Whey protein
500 mgs sesamin
3 grams fish oil

11:30
1 Champion Ultramet MRP
15 almonds

12:30 1 cap Lean Xtreme

3:00
6 oz chicken breast
1 cup salad
1 medium sized apple

5:00 2 caps DS Glucophase

5:30
1 cup pasta
4 oz chicken breast
500 mgs sesamin
2 grams fish oil

9:00
1 scoop NOW Foods calcium Caseinate powder
1 tbsp EVOO

*today was a non-workout day for me. I usually try to do cardio in the morning but I was pressed for time this morning. Diet was on track today, water intake was around 1 gallon. Tomorrow I'll be training quads/hams/calves/bis/forearms/abs.

Go Red Sox!

[Chefdeez]

DAY 4:

7:30 1 cap Lean Xtreme
7:45 am
1 Champion Ultramet MRP
500 mgs sesamin
2 grams fish oil

10:30 am
1/2 can tuna
2 slices light wheat bread
lettuce, tomato

11:30 am 1 cap Lean Xtreme

1:00 pm
same as 10:30 meal

3:30 pm
1 Champion Ultramet MRP
500 mgs sesamin
2 grams fish oil

6:00 pm weight training

Quads: leg extentions
50 x 20
65 x 15
75 x 12
90 x 8
65 x 7/5/5/3/1 + stretching

Hams: Lying leg curls
25 x 15
37.5 x 13
50 x 8
37.5 x 9
37.5 x 7/5/3/2/1 + stretching

Calves: Donkey calf raise machine
45 x 25
60 x 18
75 x 14
90 x 12
45 x 20 + stretching

Biceps: EZ Bar curls
45 x 15