EVF Stormwatch
White Tiger's Unofficial Testing of EVF Storm


Introduction: Where it all begins...

Intro

I hope this is a good spot to post this. It fits the topic, except I am doing this one on my own. The last time I truly followed a regimen or workout routine was when I was doing the durablast. I did like the way DB made my brain sit. I swear it gave a motivational edge to my workouts, and by the third week, I started noticing some major gains, albeit not on a workout scale. It seemed like the instant I ran out of my second bottle of durablast, my desire to train and be what I wish I could be had gone out the window. Alas, I still went to the gym, but even the PT'ers and regulars I saw out there told me I looked unmotivated but to "keep going, you'll be glad you did."

Enter: Abilene Sports Expo 2006.

As I mentioned in my WT Strikes Again log, my favorite local vitamin and supplement store gave me some awesome samples, and a friend of mine unleashed a massive load of EVF Storm on me. He said that they were almost expired and that even though they were not bad, the store could no longer use them, so he either had to toss them or give them away -- so I ended up with about 80 samples of the stuff. This will get me through the most of the 12 week routine I am starting today, and I will purchase the rest either from BN or locally. I like BN and I like getting things in the mail -- so I'll probably do BN. Did I mention the prices at BN rival the prices locally? REALLY CLOSE GAME.


The Tape

Age: 27
Sex: no...hahahahahahahahahahaha Female
Weight: 245 -- see toldja -- that winter weight just keeps going up!
BF: don't wanna know
Measurements: 42" waist. that's all I am going to worry about right now.
Experience: about 6 months most recent experience. I believe I could call myself an advanced bodybuilder, but I'm not gonna, as I still have not learned to FOCUS on my goals...which are:
Goals: Weightloss, of course, BUT I want to get stronger. I have a lot of high school friends involved in powerlifting at the moment. I have not been to a comp, yet, but seeing a friend of mine (17 year old girl) load a metal bar with 200 pounds and squat away about 4 times just blows my ass out of the water. That's frikkin cool. So this same chick, who is not much smaller than me (she's about 230 -- same height), has got me from 10lb dumbell curls to 20lb dumbell curls in 2 weeks. I never thought I could achieve it, since my big burly uncle couldn't do it twice. It's animalistic...

FYI

My job is 4:30am to 1:00pm. I am off on Tuesday and Wednesday. For training purposes, I consider monday the end of the week, since I work a 12 hour shift. Tuesday starts the training period. I sleep early -- I'm really rigid when it comes to getting 8 hours, so I turn in about 6pm and get up at 2 or 2:30 am. I do drink coffee, about 4 cups a day with a bit of creamer and sweet n low. I don't mention that in my diet because there are days that I don't drink any at all. I also drink diet soda, but maybe a total of 32 oz a day spread throughout (half of what it used to be) and only while I am at work.

Diet and Supplement Schedule:
wakeup - 20oz water and animal cuts (ephedra free)
4:00am - banana, sesathin, and a measured cup of milk
6:00am - protein shake, max cla, lean green, ghv
9:00am - 6 scrambled eggs, animal cuts (ephedra free)
12:00pm - lunch (protein and complex carb), 20 oz water, max cla, lean green
pre workout - evf storm
during workout - water or gatorade*, banana if needed
post workout - protein shake (I usually make a good one)
4:00pm - dinner (meat, complex carb)
bedtime - max cla, ghv, sesathin

So the supps I am taking are:
GHV
Primaforce Lean Green
Primaforce MAX CLA
Animal Cuts (Ephedra Free)
EVF Storm <--of course
Avant Labs Sesathin


Training

Max OT as described at AST Nutrition, wrapped around my schedule.

Tuesday - Legs
Wednesday - Arms and Abs
Thursday - Shoulders and Traps
Friday - Back
Saturday - Chest
Sunday - rest
Monday - rest
Daily Cardio - MAX OT Cardio

Misc Possibiles:
+something on the treadmill (cool down / relaxation)
+sauna -- I am a real glutton for sitting in the hot room with a good read.

Posting Day One Shortly...

WT, it is very nice to see you posting again. I can't wait to follow your log.

Will you be posting some more before and after pics with this log as well?

Good Luck

Well, keep at it. I'm sure you're making progress

EVF STORMWATCH
White Tiger's Unofficial Testing of EVF Storm

Day 1: 84 days to go!

Summary

This was Day 1 for my Max OT training. I know where the phrase "go hard or go home" comes from. Trust me -- I was really thinking about quitting after the squats. Shaking shaking shaking in my quaddies after that. I did the workouts out of order -- but does order matter? Please tell me if it does. I also changed some of the routines, because I cannot do 45* squats as suggested. But I did not change the philosophy, because I believe that is where the program works.

Tidbits

->Okay, J1Q, I will post starting pics in a separate post.
->I also have some detailed goals, and I want to know if they are realistic
->I need to add "tanning" to my misc. I'd like to shed the "gothic tan" and get something more "sunny..." and since the tanning booths are available at the gym, I might as well keep a record of that, as well, if only for my personal benefit...

What I Did Today
...Tuesdays are Leg Days...

Weights
Hack Squats - 3 x 6 @ 70lb
I misread my handwriting. These were supposed to be 45* squat machine calf raises.

Smith Machine Squats - 3 x 6 @ 70lb
this is my first time doing a squat in public. This is my first time doing a smith squat *ever*...I am no longer afraid of the Smith -- I like it. It works. Made my quads shake just above the knees. I love/hate that feeling.

Leg Press Machine - 1 x 6 @ 110 (warmup), 3 x 6 @ 130
I am still not comfortable in this machine. I feel like I can't breathe when I am doing the reps.

Stiff Leg Dead Lifts - 3 x 6 @ 70lb
I believe, now, that 70 was a very light choice, though I believe it will be an effective one, as I was extremely wobbly.

Standing Machine Calf Raises - 2 x 6 @ 80lb
I thought that since I was doing so few reps, and that 80 kills me as it is, I'd go slow and thorough on my movements, bursting upward for the contraction, then slowly dropping on the negatives. Burn, baby, burn. And burn it did.

Cardio
Max OT on Recumbent Bike (supposed to be 16 minute interval training)
Estimations: cals burned: 186 distance: 4.5
the stupid bikes at the gym don't have "interval" training, and it seems that they can't be programmed for more than 6 minute stints -- what the hack is up with that? Maybe the bike I chose was broken, but either way, interval wasn't an option. What should I choose? Hill, Random, Fat Burning, Race, or Manual?

Misc

-> 10 minutes in the tanning booth.

Shame On Me for 10minutes!

-> rests were too short, between sets. I need to work on my patience between sets

-> need to write better in my notebook, so that I can read what I am supposed to do.

-> didn't get a full gallon of water, got 2/3 gallon down, though.

-gave in and went to a mexican restaurant for lunch with my mother, whom I rarely get to see. Not ashamed that I got to visit with my mom, but you know, 3 tacos, refried beans, and rice...I did request a salad instead of beans and steamed rice instead of spanish rice, and chicken in my tacos -- the guy goes -- yeah we got plenty -- everything is made from scratch, here! So I think I made up for it. Other than that, the supps and diet were the same...

That's it, for now...

EVF Stormwatch
White Tigers Unofficial EVF Storm Testing

Day 2 of 84: Shoulders / Traps for Lack of Time

Summary

Today, I did not have a LOT of time, as I need to catch up on house cleaning. I did my shoulders / traps at home, as well as cardio on my treadmill. I was supposed to do arms and chest, today, but as I said I was short on time. I will do that, tomorrow.

What I Did
*db's I used were 20lb and 10lb

Weights
Military Barbell Press - 3 x 6 @ 40lbs
DB Shoulder Press - 3 x 6 w/20lb db's
Standing Side Lat Raises - 3 x 6 w/10lb db's
BB Shrugs - 2 x 6 @ 40lbs
BB Upright Rows - 2 x 6 @ 40lbs

Cardio:
16 min treadmill intervals
Distance: 1.07 miles ... Calories Burned: 103

Diet did well, today. I expect some weight coming off soon if I keep this up.

Take care, alls. Sorry I could not post more.

EVF STORMWATCH
White Tiger's Unofficial EVF Storm Testing

picture time!


Here are some pics I took this afternoon 1-26-06. This may be the kick in the ass for my diet to shape up -- no pun intended on the shape up part...

Front View


Side View


Then my bicep flexed, which actually shows some improvement.



How often should I post updates?

WOW WT, i can notice a fair amount of change in your arms. They don't seem nearly as big as in the pics you posted during you DB log. Very Good.

I wouldn't post anymore pics until the end of this log. That way any results will be more noticable

Keep up the hard work

Keep up the good work WT. Don’t worry, we will keep you accountable.

Thanks for the support guys, I'll probably need it about 8 weeks into it, if I don't notice any differences.

Okay, no colors, just posting what I did, as I am late for bed and tired as hell.

Barbell Curls (straight bar) - 2 x 6 @ 50lb
Alternating DB Curls - 2 x 6 @ 20lb
Cable Curls - 2 x 6 @ 45lb
Cable Pushdowns - 1 x 6 @ 40lb 1 x 5 @ 45lb
Skull Crushers - 2 x 5 @ 30lb
DB Kickbacks - 1 x 6 @ 20lb
BB Wrist Curls - 2 x 8 @ 30lb
DB Wrist Curls - 1 x 8 @ 20lb


(abs)
Leg Raises 2 x 12 (no weight)
Cable Crunches - 2 x 10 @ 20lb
Plain Ol' Crunches - 2 x 15

Cardio
just the treadmill. Got in a 16 min mile.

Misc
tanned for 10 mins


Ate? Nothing different than what I lined out. Lazy me, I made chicken and broccoli for lunch and dinner. chicken like grilled chix breast on the Lean Mean Grillin Machine or whatever that thing is called.

Should I add glutamine to my supps? I have some if it would be beneficial.

EVF STORMWATCH
White Tiger's Unofficial EVF Storm Testing

Day 4: almost mentally into it!

Summary
What a georgeous day, today! I'll bet it's barely 70 outside. The clouds are low and dark, and the air feels almost wet. You can just about wave your hand around and need a paper towel to dry it off. But no mist, no fog. Just heavy, heavy haze.

This is Day 4 of 84. I don't know if it's a preferred method to look at my 12 week cycle, here, as an 84 day blitzkrieg, but it helps me out a lot. And the lazy side of me is screaming "some of those days aren't workout days!!!" It works for me, and every day I add to the amount of days I stay on track, the more days I am likely to add after that. It's a brain thing.

I weigh every morning. Just another habit I've done to see what damage I did the day before...damage that goes both ways: "you shouldn't have eaten that chocolate bar, I bet you weigh more..." I think it's psychosomatic, but today, I noticed the scale did move down. It read 242. I do plan on getting scales that calculate bf% as well as weight, so I can track that without having to shell the $7 that the gym wants for weekly % checks.

DOMS: lower quads, shoulders, between the shoulders, and right tricep.

What I Did, Today
Weights
Lat Pulldowns 3 x 6 @ 80lb
Seated Cable Rows (straight bar) 2 x 6 @ 70lb
Good Mornings 2 x 6 @ 60lb
Hyper Extensions 1 x 6, 1 x 5 (10lb plate)

Cardio
16 mins. cals burned: 137, distance: .93 mi

Misc
sauna: 18 mins

What I Ate, Today
3:45am 10 oz milk, animal cuts, CLA, lean green, and ghv
5:45am carbrite bar (cookie dough), 12oz diet coke
8:15am 4 eggs (scrambled), animal cuts, 40 oz water
11:00am carb rite bar (since I left my lunch at home duh), diet coke, CLA, lean green
3:00pm (pre workout) 1 ground up sirloin patty and 1 cup brown rice with 1/4 cup of garlic alfredo sauce (most I didn't eat, I left it on the side to see how much I was wasting), 40 oz water
during workoutabout 40 oz water
5:15pm(post workout)CLA, a hand full of raw almonds, 20oz water (probably more, as this is a current thing), protein shake (water, twinlab whey).


...now that I've finished writing this, I thought I'd mention the clouds finally gave in. It's raining. (we need it, too)

EVF STORMWATCH
White Tiger's Unofficial EVF Storm Testing

Day 5: Week 1 Ends with great inspiration all around!

Summary
Today, I stayed totally focused on eating correctly, despite waking up at 4:30 (I am supposed to be at work at 4:30). It wasn't as nutritious as I was hoping; nevertheless I did not eat "bad things."

I have a strange complaint. I don't know if it is stress, but for some reason, I can NOT go to sleep when I normally do. Normally, I start getting tired at about 8:30pm, and go to bed about that time. But recently, it's been as late as 11:30. I have, until this morning, woke up before 2:00am (my first alarm) wide awake and totally unphased by the fact that I got less than 4 hours of sleep. I am not sure if this is a Storm thing or what. It could be the fact that for once in my life, I am genuinely happy for myself, yet there are people hating on me from all over the place. I feel loved when people hate me. That usually means they spend time thinking about it, which means they stressed over me. I get a certain ... satisfaction ... out of people who take time to think about me.

I attended the high school meet I was talking about. I posted some pictures in the members area. I was very impressed with the amount of weight -- and the showing as well. It was a packed house, with I bet over 150 kids competing. There were seven schools, and several of the smaller schools placed very high in the rankings.
The Jim Ned Kids (shameless ego plug), are taking home 6 medals, including 1st place in the womens' division (go Jessie!!!).

DOMS: none, really. (I feel my shoulders and traps, but they really don't hurt. It's like there are sensors letting me know they're active.

What I Did, Today
Weights
BB Bench Press 1 x 2 @ 80lbs 1 x 3 @ 75lbs 1 x 4 @ 70lbs 1 x 4 @ 70lbs
Incline DB Bench Press (20lb dumbbells) 1 x 6, 1 x 5
DB Flyes (20lb DBs) 1 x 6, 1 x 5

Cardio
30/30 HIIT down the dirt road. 1.6 miles in 12 minutes. AGAIN WHY does it take longer to mile out on a treadmill vs manually?

Misc
nothing

What I Ate, Today
4:45am 1 carb rite bar, 16oz water, animal cuts, cla, lean green, ghv
5:45am 1 peanut caramel atkins candy bar, 16 oz water
8:15am 16 oz diet coke
9:30am 3 cans of tuna, 1/2 pickle, 1 tbsp mayo, 16 oz water
3:00pm (pre workout) banana, STORM
during workout 20 oz water
5:15pm(post workout) protein shake mixed with water and 8 oz milk
dinner (soon) ground beef. i don't feel like cooking, and I'm not bulking, so I don't have to eat a carb. neener neener neener!

I also wanted to mention -- this workout felt different. I dared to go way beyond what I have ever tried to do on bench (80, last time I tried I was unstable and doing 50lbs). Whoever mentioned squats would be easier if I added more weight may be on to something.

After I finished my bench presses and rested, I realized my arms and chest were feeling tight. It wasn't really a pump, but they did feel really tight. Tight is the only word I could think of.


I also sweated a helluva lot more than normal. Especially in the HIIT -- and I was wearing shorts and a tshirt in 60 degree weather. It's either the metabolism, the diet, or maybe the tanning...

The storm, so far, is really good. It's kinda got a sting, but the grape is pleasant. I do note that you have to shake it or swirl it around, so the heavier powders stay in the water when you drink it. Not a problem, really, but I know that stuff that falls is the stuff you usually need.

EVF STORMWATCH
WT's unofficial EVF Storm Testing

Day 8 of 84: Legs II

Summary
I'm bummed out. I really don't have much more to say than that. My grandpa is having heart surgery pretty soon, my supervisor hates me, I lost a dear friend because they believed circulating heresy, and I'm about as stressed as you can get. I'm mad at the world. But that's okay. I worked out. By the way, when I said I as squatting 70lbs -- I forgot to include the bar and fasteners. I did 120.

Today was leg day, and this is what I did

Squats:
2 x 12 @ bodyweight
1 x 4 @ 45lb (just the bar)
1 x 3 @ 75lb
1 x 6 @ 100lb
3 x 5 @ 135lb

Calf Raises
2 x 8 @ 80lb

Hack Calf Raises:
2 x 6 @ bodyweight

Leg Press
3 x 6 @ 150lb

Treadmill 16mins - .99mi 140 calories

That's it. I ate poorly in that I didn't eat anything practically all day, save for 2 of my protein bars and a protein shake for breakfast. Still did the supplements. But I did get more than a gallon of water in.