DAY 25: Thermogenics Side Effects

Meal Plan:

6am : Protein Shake
7am :Thermogenics+2 Slice Wholemeal Bread with Peanut Butter

9am : Protein Shake (after workout)

1pm : Roasted Chicken (200g) + Mix Vege

8pm : Thermogenics+Tuna with Chili+mix vege

12am: Protein Shake

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Today's we had "Fighter Delight"...yeahhhhh

Crew : Myself,Abdul Rahman,Syahrul and Faiz.

Fighter Delight Menu:

1) Circle of Pain = 15 rounds

2) Total Body Workout Explosive Circuit = 3 x 60sec each station
(Side Raise+Incline Bench Press+Lat pulldoown+Squat)

3) Side-run twist = 12 rounds

4) knee strike = 6 rounds

5) Shadow Box

6) Kick-box Push = 5 rounds

7) Crunches = 8x25

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Thermogenics Effect:

As per discussed yesterday, even thermogenics have a side effect if you take it for a long period.But first let see what mostly use as the ingredient for thermogenics supplement and their
property:

1) Theobroma Cacao Extract:
an effective thermogenic and antioxidant, which leaves you with a feel-good chocolate euphoria.

2) Caffeine:
Derived from Yerba Maté Green Tea and green coffee extract which raise the levels of adrenaline, increase concentration and focus, and gives additional energy. Yerba Maté improves mood and concentration, reduces anxiety, prevents mental fatigue, and prolongs thermogenesis.

3) Grapefruit extract (naringin):
enhances heat resistance in the body, giving the other active ingredients a longer working time.

4) Green teas:
have high concentrations of catechins, which “enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat and improve circulating FFA and TG levels” – The Journal of Nutrition.

5) Capsicum Extract:
promotes fat loss by stimulating the production of catechol amines improving glucogenolysis and lipolysis needed for fat loss. It increases resting metabolic rate, and helps burn calories long after a workout.

6) Yohimbine:
impacts on post-exercise fat metabolism.

My case:

In my case, i consumed thermogenics for 2 weeks already.I did feel extra energy boast and can focus more during my workout.However, recently i feel my appetite is become lesser than last time.2 weeks ago i can eat the whole 200g chicken effortless.

This few days, it take me almost 10min just to finish the same serving.I felt my body feel lighter and happy. Becouse im a type of curious guy and always throw a questions to know my conditions i decide to discuss on this with M.Why?? becouse i know with all this high intensity workout which keep going everyday i must eat more and more.At same time i was thinking even my body begin to adapt to the training which mean i need to do more higher intensity workout in future, i still need to eat more and more to build up my body and recover the muscle.

After the discussion, M told me this is one of the side effect of taking the thermogenics which most people seek off and they don't realized it because they think its a good changes in term of their physical endurance.This make them keep taking it and in the end hang on it.So we change our plan, by next monday to prove this is true, i will stop taking the thermogenics for another 1 week.

Here's i list down few others side effects (eHow.com):

1) Suppressed Apetite
Feeling fuller for longer and a suppressed appetite!

2) Head
Thermogenics can cause headaches, either while taking them or after you've stopped taking them (due to caffeine withdrawal). Flushed cheeks and facial sweating are also common with
thermogenics. A more serious side effect is the possibility of stroke.

3) Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects specific to thermogenics include heart palpitations, fluttering,
irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, and more seriously, heart attack.

4) Immune
Thermogenics can impair immune system function. Disrupting sleep patterns or causing insomnia, both of which impair immune function, is one way. Lack of sleep can also elevate cortisol levels, which further stress the adrenal and immune systems.lls.

5) Emotional
Thermogenics can affect the mood and mental health of the user as well. Manic feelings of
euphoria are sometimes reported with stronger thermogenic compounds,

Day 24 : Thermogenics Food

Meal Plan:

6am : Protein Shake
8am : Thermogenics+2 slice Wholemeal and Tuna
11am : Protein Shake (after workout)
12pm : Roasted Chikcen (200g)+mix vege
8pm : Thermogenics+Tuna Black Pepper+mix vege
12am : Protein Shake

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Today,i arrive at gym around 745am, i just chill out until 830am because i need to wait at least for 1 hour after having my bfast to start workout.

Today Menu:

1) Circle of Pain : 45 rounds
2) Flip D Bird : 15 round
3) Rowing+ROunder with bar+incline crunches : 3x (60sec/1/25)
4) Sprint and back : 2 x 10
5) Bag-work(Comb+TKO+Hammer) : 3 x (60sec each)
6) Oblique Twist with bar : 3 x 100
7) Crunches : 3 x 50

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What is Thermogenics???

Thermogenics are great for burning body fat by accelerating your metabolism and increase energy levels.We can have thermogenics to help us burn the body fat whenever we workout or not workout.Thermogenics can be consume in form of tablet or as food itself.In reality all foods is thermogenics becouse the body must use energy to digest them. This is known as the "thermic effect of food" (TEF) or "specific dynamic action of food.

The most thermogenic food is lean protein from solid foods, especially the following:

* chicken breast
* turkey breast
* game meats (venison, elk, etc)
* bison, buffalo
* very lean red meat such as top round and lean sirloin (grass fed is especially nutritious)
* almost all types of fish
* shellfish and other seafood
* egg whites (whole eggs in moderation)

Is green tea have Thermogenics property?

Yes, that's the reason we're advise to consume green tea to replace caffeine and soda.Well-controlled research has also proven that a compound in green tea called epigallo-catechin gallate (EGCG) gives a small but significant increase in 24 hour metabolic rate. It would take 3-4 strong cups of green tea to get the necessary amount.

So lets try to have all this thermogenics food in our daily menu :-).
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Questions:

In yesterday post i mention that my ankle is hurt.During today workout its still hurt a bit...and during circle of pain, i try to running on my toes.But i think i should stop doing it tomorrow or its gonna be worse in next few days.

So, M is there any cardio workout can i do to replace my circle of pain or any high intensity training involve my ankle???

Thanks!!!!

DAY 23 : If Training is Hard, Winning is Easy

Meal Plan:

8am : Thermogenic+1 Bowl Oat+Protein Shake

11am: Protein Shake (After workout)

12pm: Roasted Chiken (200g)+ Mix Vege

4pm : Salad

8pm : Thermogenic+Tuna Chili+Cucumber Salad

12am: Protein Shake

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Last night i had a wonderful sleep,wohoooo and feel like sleeping in hotel bcoz i received a wake up call from the gym.But my left leg especially my ankle still feel bit pain coz someone suddenly knock me frm behind with a motorcycle,he just pushing his motorcycle straight to me like i was not there..., but after dat he manage to escape.lucky him!!!

PT's Menu

1)Circle of Pain :15 rounds (i arrived late so only manage to go for 1 set)


2)Wide Grip Push Up :3 x 15 (212 tempo)


3)Incline press :3 x 15 (212 tempo)


3)Incline Plate Up :3 x 15 (212 tempo)


4)lat pull down
+ Extreme drop set : 212 Tempo


5)Close Grip pull down : Drop Set (2 set)


6)Blurpee/Jumpjack/
3 rounders : Super-set Each


7)Flip D Bird : 3 rounds

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Overall:

There is no suchthing you can get easily in this life,

1. If you want to get a good job - you need to have good education background


2. If you want a Golf or Porche - you need to have lots of money


3. If you want a hawt girlfriend - you need to be handsome or learn some tricks


4. If you want to eat - you need to cook or at least walk to the restaurant.


5. If you want to excel in sport - you need to train like champion.


Everything stay the same, if you want to get something u need to work hard, and you'll get it easily later on.

Today,i realized something in definition of stamina, when you able to complete a marathon, people will say, yes you've got massive stamina.its a ability to finish the run.i believe everyone when saying on stamina will refer back either to a runner or swimmer.but having the strenght to sustain your leg thru the 42km or 1000m relay in pool doesnt mean you will able to do 1000 push up or 60 sec straight of Bench Press or 50x blurpee.

So in my opinion a balance for physical fitness is someone who have balance of both explosive power in their muscle and a very big tank of stamina.Its true not an easy way to achieve this, thats why..

"If Training is hard, winning is easy"

Day 21 : Hard or Easy Way (Fat Burner and Liposuction)

Meal Plans:

7am : Thermogenics+Bowl of Oat+Wholemeal and Peanut Butter+Protein Shake
11am: Protein Shake (after workout)
12pm: Roasted Chicken (200g)
4pm : Chiken Salad
8pm : Thermogenics+Black Pepper Tuna+Cucumber salad
12am: Protein Shake

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I received wake up call from the gym at 7am.I cant sleep well last nite even i go to bed around 11pm.I plan to join the morning boot-camp but seems its bit late.but still i arrive at the gym around 845am.today no PT session.but i have my own plan...hehehe

Workout Menu:

1) Circle of Pain = 45 rounds
2) Sprint and back = 3 x 10 rounds
3) Shoulder - lat raise+Db press = 3x25,50 - Vup+Db press = 3x25,50
4) Bicep Db Curl+Db Press = 3x25,50 Hammer Curl+Db Press = 3x25,50
5) Bench Press = 3x25
6) Bag work (Comb+TKO+Hammer) = 1min each x 4 sets
7) Abs+2 COP each sets = 3x50,50,100

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Today myself and M discuss on the hard road or easy road to achieve greatness.Hello, in back
history...there no such things as easy way to achieve it.the road is full with obstacles or monsters or bad-ass guys.That's why when once achieved , everyone will admire him.If its damn easy, i believe everyone having their 6 packs by now :-)

For those who believe there is alternative way to achieve greatness, the always turn on to this popular options.1-Fast Result 2.Super Fast Result.Let me help to explain this 2 things.

1.Fast Result (Fat Burner)
Yes, im sure its very popular way to lose weight nowadays.either its in powder form,pills or liquid or using other name to be advertise...ts still the same things.The purpose of a fat burner is to increase your metabolism so that your body will convert stored fat into energy and use it up.This more likely will make u lose water in your body easily and sometimes you will feel your dry lips and dizzy.There's lots of side effect being discus in internet over this topic.

1)Stomach Issues-Fat burners can cause a variety of stomach and digestive problems such as
vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or stomach pain

2)High Blood Pressure

3)Sleep Effects-insomnia, restlessness and night terrors

4)Organ Damage-kidneys, heart, sexual organs and liver

in long term, you will see the product is no longer effective to your body due to your body adapt to this product.and the scaryside is your body will tend to store more and faster fat than its ever before.....huhuhuhu

2.Super Fast Result (Liposuction and surgery)
If your weight is under 100kg, think again to do this procedures because you obviously retard
and lazy!!!!!, The study, which appears in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, showed a death rate of about 20 in every 100,000 patients who underwent liposuction between 1994 and 1998.

i agree this is the most fastest way to get rid your fat...but think again:

1. How long it takes to recover from this surgery?

2. How much the cost it takes for the surgery and medicine you will take onwards.

3. Chances to die during the surgery

4. You afraid off exercise pain, but the surgery i would say 1000x more painful.auchhhh

So guys....please do think again before taking any decision to use any of this 2 choices.

Cheers!!!!