ryanlemley1's Animal "X" Testing Log

[ryanlemley1]

Hey fellas, not sure how many of you know me or have read any of my posts, but here goes for my log. I am 26 and I live in Estero, FL and train at the Training Ground. I am currently around 189 lbs (BF...well..not sure, but I'd say around 14%..just a guess). My diet is basic..to say the least. Right now I'm at about 3,500 cals per day....250 of that from protein....the rest is made up of carbs and fats..just like the rest of ya. But that will change with this testing now starting. I have a diet that I'll follow that I used in the past and good good results...size wise, but not nearly as strong as I was doing a different type of training.

My Split: This is subject to change during my week..do to what I feel on that day.

Monday: Chest/Biceps
Tuesday: Triceps
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Back
Saturday or Sunday: Shoulders

My current best lifts are as follows:
Flat Bench Press: 265..I know..I know..it isn't that great..but I don't have a great left shoulder which really makes it difficult to go higher sometimes.

Squat: 405..that will get better..I promise.

Deadlift: 325.

My current supplements are as follows as well: Animal Pak, Universal Carbo Plus, and Universal Ultra Iso Whey. I was going to get some Animal Flex and Animal Nitro, but not including it this time as I don't have it in my possession and didn't want to start it in the middle of the testing.

Well brothers..there you have it...my first post...that felt good...getting it started. Now the real work begins Monday! Can't wait to get it going....Train Hard!

[widdlewade44]

Especially for your bodyweight. Welcome to Animal Alpha Testing and good luck on your Journey.

I'm looking forward to viewing your progress. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ryanlemley1]

thanks Kevin..you too bro! I appreciate it! Train Hard!

[Universal Rep]

In. What's your Ultra Iso Whey flavor bro?

[ryanlemley1]

My bad...chocolate. The 6.6 lb tub.

[Universal Rep]

My bad...chocolate. The 6.6 lb tub.

Chocolate eh? I'm a Lemonade guy myself.

[ryanlemley1]

never tried that...maybe I'll give it a shot Rep. Train hard!

[Texas Titan]

I want to try Lemonade too, but can't find it. I have some of the Fruit Punch stuff and its good...bb.com only carries fruit punch.

[ryanlemley1]

the way i look at it...whatever gets the job done!! Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

only have to wait till monday fellas. it will be here before you know it. Train hard!

[Malloy1344]

monday will be here soon man, can't fuckin wait.

[leafs43]

subbed, good luck with your log

[Lowdown5]

Rock this shit Bro.

[ryanlemley1]

i am pumped...just stopped at a Max Muscle store to get a redline and saw they were playing Jay's video. he was huge and shredded....got me jacked! Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

anyone wanna hook me up with a mass diet that helps gain lean mass w/o all the fat? never competed...like i've said before...only been really serious for about a year now. i've made some good gains..but am really unhappy with all the fat i've gained. i guess i just have not followed the right diet. but we'll get there. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

just not familiar on the right technique to gain good mass. i read the posts and they help somewhat...but i'm looking for a step by step..laid out diet for 7 days a week. if anyone can help...a brother in this brotherhood would appreciate it greatly. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

if anyone is interested..please pm me. i would greatly appreciate it. any advice or guidance i can get. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

just got the update that some shipments were delayed. kinda sucks...but i know it isn't anyone's fault. just hope i do get mine. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

i tell you fellas....Lowdown5 is the s*%t. he has been sending me some great info on mass diets.....i'll let all of you know...i respect this brother to the fullest. train hard!

[Lowdown5]

i tell you fellas....Lowdown5 is the s*%t. he has been sending me some great info on mass diets.....i'll let all of you know...i respect this brother to the fullest. train hard!


Thank you Bro, but just doing what you would do for me also. Train Hard!

[ryanlemley1]

right on! Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

good day all...still did not get my package..i guess mine was one of them that was delayed in the shipping process. still am excited like a kid in a candy store. let's get this on! Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

fellas..i got home from work tonight..and there on the kitchen island sat Animal "X." i literally dropped everything that was in my hands to get hold of it. looks to be pretty potent...hope that i get some good gains from it. i am following a diet that Lowdown5 sent to me...so i'm counting on it to work for me. i'm an endo and he found something that he thought would work for me. i'm sitting here calculating everything so i can get an idea of how many cals/carbs/protein i'll be getting. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

fellas..i got home from work tonight..and there on the kitchen island sat Animal "X." i literally dropped everything that was in my hands to get hold of it. looks to be pretty potent...hope that i get some good gains from it. i am following a diet that Lowdown5 sent to me...so i'm counting on it to work for me. i'm an endo and he found something that he thought would work for me. i'm sitting here calculating everything so i can get an idea of how many cals/carbs/protein i'll be getting. Train hard!


Glad you got your stuff Bro, great news. Gotta give the diet credit to Derek Charlebois, I just found it for ya.

[ryanlemley1]

still give you some of the credit! Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

still give you some of the credit! Train hard!


Thanks Bro, I appreciate that.

[Flash419]

Had my first day today. Wasn't really expecting anything at all this quick. Kinda tired from working over the weekend. But WOW, massive gains on every lift.

Give my log a read. Leg day tommorrow. Looking forward to it!

Good luck!

[ryanlemley1]

Thanks Flash. I calculated my amounts for my food intake...let's hope that i can stay consistent with this throughout the 4 weeks. i'll be consuming as follows:


It consists of lean beef or ground turkey, egg whites, protein powder, green beans, celery, blue berries, natural peanut butter, peanuts, and oatmeal. Pretty bland and boring.

3031 calories/ 196 g carbohydrates/ and 333 g protein.

Not sure if I'll hit chest or legs tomorrow. I'm looking into joining a Gold's down here because it might be more to my liking and training style as to where I work...which is a gym as well. But everytime I try to go in a train...I'm asked by my boss to do this or do that. It really makes my training inconsistent...and unfocused. We'll see when the morning comes what happens. Train hard!

[rcrott1]

on top of all those, dont forget to look through the diet section for some good bulking diets.....

looking forward to seeing how you are doing with X.

strength and honor

[Lowdown5]

Thanks Flash. I calculated my amounts for my food intake...let's hope that i can stay consistent with this throughout the 4 weeks. i'll be consuming as follows:


It consists of lean beef or ground turkey, egg whites, protein powder, green beans, celery, blue berries, natural peanut butter, peanuts, and oatmeal. Pretty bland and boring.

3031 calories/ 196 g carbohydrates/ and 333 g protein.

Not sure if I'll hit chest or legs tomorrow. I'm looking into joining a Gold's down here because it might be more to my liking and training style as to where I work...which is a gym as well. But everytime I try to go in a train...I'm asked by my boss to do this or do that. It really makes my training inconsistent...and unfocused. We'll see when the morning comes what happens. Train hard!


Looks good Ryan, but no chicken, brocolli or complex carbs other than oats?

Calorie wise it looks good for a bulk but maybe expand your food choices a bit.

[widdlewade44]

I'm glad you got your 'X' and good luck with your bulk and diet on this Journey.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ryanlemley1]

will do lowdown. i'll be including sweet potatoes as well..and some chicken. i'm sick of broccoli as it is..so i'm substituting some green beans, peppers, and celery in its place. and when i make chicken..i seem to destroy it. so we'll take some chances. hopefully tonight i get to hit the iron..who knows..with the way work is going...still hoping to join gold's tomorrow morning..if the wife allows it. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

thanks rcrott. appreciate it. Train hard! stoked to try it tonight.

[Lowdown5]

will do lowdown. i'll be including sweet potatoes as well..and some chicken. i'm sick of broccoli as it is..so i'm substituting some green beans, peppers, and celery in its place. and when i make chicken..i seem to destroy it. so we'll take some chances. hopefully tonight i get to hit the iron..who knows..with the way work is going...still hoping to join gold's tomorrow morning..if the wife allows it. Train hard!


I hear ya on the brocolli, but you gotta learn to love it. I put hot sauce on it, no real taste then. On the chicken, do you have a George Foreman grill? They are awesome, hard to ruin stuff on one.

[ryanlemley1]

true...just a messy clean up. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

true...just a messy clean up. Train hard!


I got one with the removable grill plates, clean up is easy.

[ryanlemley1]

ah ha..mine isn't so. it is the big one that sits on your counter and you can put maybe 4-5 chicken breasts on it at once. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

I started the new 4 week diet to hopefully put on some good lean mass yesterday. Today the diet is the same as yesterday except for last night i included 10 eggs whites and a banana after my workout. Feels good to be eating a little more and to be able to feel like I've put something good into my body. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

Here is my log for Tuesday:

Chest: DB presses 55x12, 60x12, 65x12 supersetted with band flyes 3x15.
DB incline flyes 20x15, 20x15, 20x15 supersetted with Incline smith
presses 85x12, 105x12, 105x12.
Pushups 3x15, followed by dips 3x12.

Biceps: Barbell curls 65x12, 65x12,65x12
DB incline curl on stability ball 25x12, 25x12, 25x12
Barbell drag curl 65x12, 65x12, 65x12.

It was a great workout. Great pump! I really noticed feeling stronger on the "X". Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

Maybe not huge numbers, but for me..that is good. I'll improve. My goal is to get on that stage and I will by the grace of God get there. This "X" is gonna rock out..i can feel it. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

sweet..i feel special to see that huge "X" under my forum name! Thanks animal. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

Great workout today Ryan, very impressed Bro. Keep training hard.

[ryanlemley1]

we'll do lowdown. Train hard! keep those numbers up!

[Lowdown5]

we'll do lowdown. Train hard! keep those numbers up!


Will do Bro.

[ryanlemley1]

i'm so pumped to get a second night of "X" in my system. tonight is gonna be back i believe. not sure what it will include tonight as i sometimes switch it up depending on feel. the diet has been great...thanks Lowdown. i look forward to that natty peanut butter at the end of each meal. kinda like a little treat while we try to gain good, clean, quality mass. Train Hard!

[Lowdown5]

i'm so pumped to get a second night of "X" in my system. tonight is gonna be back i believe. not sure what it will include tonight as i sometimes switch it up depending on feel. the diet has been great...thanks Lowdown. i look forward to that natty peanut butter at the end of each meal. kinda like a little treat while we try to gain good, clean, quality mass. Train Hard!


Glad it is working well for you Ryan, you train hard and should see great results. Kick some ass Brother.

[ryanlemley1]

trying my best. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

trying my best. Train hard!


Wouldn't expect any different from you.

[Malloy1344]

Maybe not huge numbers, but for me..that is good. I'll improve. My goal is to get on that stage and I will by the grace of God get there. This "X" is gonna rock out..i can feel it. Train hard!

Your doin great bro, keep up the solid. You'll improve fast, and we'll all be here to support ya!

[ryanlemley1]

thanks brother. is there anyway that we can keep "X" under our names even after all of these testing is done? Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

last night was shoulders...a quick workout. finished in about 25 min.

Delts: Rear delt machine 12x90, 12x110, 12x130, 12x130
DB shoulder presses 12x45, 12x45, 12x50
Freemotion rear delts 12x20, 12x20, 12x20
DB lateral raises 12x20, 12x20, 12x25
Freemotion shoulder press 10x25, 10x27.5, 10x32.5, 10x32.5, 10x35.

a good workout...could have been better, but i'll continue to improve. the numbers on the freemotion are a little lower, but if you've ever used one, you know that the pulley makes the weight a little more difficult. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

today is my day off. food intake will decrease somewhat. 6 oz of beef as opposed to 8 oz, 1/2 cup of oats instead of 1 cup. small banana. the 1 TBSP of natty peanut butter is a staple. and as always..lots and lots of H2O. waiting still on my universal iso whey to arrive. been waiting like a week and half. i go through supplement warehouse because they are the cheapest i've found for the 6.6 lb tub, but they take forever. pinching pennies in my household..so i'll have to see how the rest of the week and weekend play out in regards to my nutrition. Train Hard!

[Flash419]

Yeah, the X is very cool. Nice addition Animal.

Check out www.dpsnutrition.com for your stuff. Good prices, and shipping is usually only two days.

Good luck with X. Hope your getting the gains I am.

[Lowdown5]

last night was shoulders...a quick workout. finished in about 25 min.

Delts: Rear delt machine 12x90, 12x110, 12x130, 12x130
DB shoulder presses 12x45, 12x45, 12x50
Freemotion rear delts 12x20, 12x20, 12x20
DB lateral raises 12x20, 12x20, 12x25
Freemotion shoulder press 10x25, 10x27.5, 10x32.5, 10x32.5, 10x35.

a good workout...could have been better, but i'll continue to improve. the numbers on the freemotion are a little lower, but if you've ever used one, you know that the pulley makes the weight a little more difficult. Train hard!


Great work Ryan, very impressive workout. You are gonna make some serious progress.

[ryanlemley1]

thanks fellas. i'm trying....i expect nothing less from any one of you. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

dinner time....yummmmmm.....6 oz beef with 2 cups green beans and 1 TBSP of natty PB. i'm soo stupid. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

what's up fellow brothers? how is the testing going for you all? Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

sorry for missing yesterday fellas..had stuff to do around the house..so i didn't have a chance to log on. but yesterday was an off day...as was today. when i got what i needed done around the house..i slept the rest of the day..i've been feeling really fatigued all weekend. today i woke up and was really sore in my lower back and hips. that kind of prohibited me from doing much. not sure why i'm so sore to tell you the truth. i'll keep at it..and hopefully feel better tomorrow. Train Hard!

[Spikes079]

Hows the X working for ya so far?

[ryanlemley1]

to be honest...it works great. i feel as if i can sustain the workout longer w less fatigue. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

Checkin in on you Bro, looking solid here.

[ryanlemley1]

good afternoon gentlemen. woke up today..still a little sore, but not as bad as saturday and sunday. i've had two meals so far today. 2 scoops protein, 1/2 cups oats, little water in there, and a TBSP of PB. good wakeup meal. gets me going. and i just finished 6 oz of baked chicken, 2 cups of broccoli, and 1 TBSP of PB along w/ my Pak. today i'm looking to hit triceps and biceps today. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

what's up fellas? hit the shoulders last night...pretty quick, but efficient workout. machine presses at 135 for 4 sets of 10, db shoulder presses at 50 for 3 sets 10, big ant's nose pulls at 60, 70, 80 for 12, and the rear delt machine at 110 for 3 sets of 12. haven't been able to get on here as much as i'd like...they took my internet access away from me and my other co-worker...sucks. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

I will tell you all that i've noticed that while on X, i've been getting hungrier and hungrier. i've been eating around 6 oz of chic, 2 cups of broc, and 1 TBSP PB for my meals..2 of them. other meal consists of 10 eggs whites and 1/2 cup oats and 1 TBSP of PB. 3 shakes with 2 scoops of protein, 1 TBSP of oats. my pre-workout shake i had in 1 cup of oats and 1/2 cup oats at end of workout w my post-workout meal. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

lowdown5, thanks for sending me the PM on the nosepulls. i really like them. Train hard!

[ryanlemley1]

Animal keep it up...the X really works. I'm a believer! Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

lowdown5, thanks for sending me the PM on the nosepulls. i really like them. Train hard!



You are welcome.

[ryanlemley1]

brothers, i've been a little under the weather the last few days. been feeling awful. you've all been there as well. work sucks and the stress is really starting to affect me as of late last week when i quit posting for a few days. i need some encouragement to keep up with this as things in my life aren't going real well. everyone else looks to be doing great. Train hard!

[J-Dawg]

brothers, i've been a little under the weather the last few days. been feeling awful. you've all been there as well. work sucks and the stress is really starting to affect me as of late last week when i quit posting for a few days. i need some encouragement to keep up with this as things in my life aren't going real well. everyone else looks to be doing great. Train hard!

Hang in there brother. Shoot me a pm if there's anything you need to talk about.

[brandona]

brothers, i've been a little under the weather the last few days. been feeling awful. you've all been there as well. work sucks and the stress is really starting to affect me as of late last week when i quit posting for a few days. i need some encouragement to keep up with this as things in my life aren't going real well. everyone else looks to be doing great. Train hard!

I hear ya bro, life aint peachy over here either right now...Keep your head up, the black cloud wont last for long bro...

-B

[Lowdown5]

brothers, i've been a little under the weather the last few days. been feeling awful. you've all been there as well. work sucks and the stress is really starting to affect me as of late last week when i quit posting for a few days. i need some encouragement to keep up with this as things in my life aren't going real well. everyone else looks to be doing great. Train hard!


Here for you Bro if you need anything.

[Flash419]

YOUR AN ANIMAL X TESTER!

The choosen few. The first to get the best supplement EVER!

You want encouragement, this is your chance to grow ahead of 'the other guy who wants it just as much as you do'. We've been given the Golden Ticket, now eat big, lift big, and enjoy the ride.

Work sucks... it always sucks. That is why its called work and not ... fun. Stresses come and go. But we all know that single focused bliss that comes when your lying on a bench, a cold, heavy bar in your hands, and its just you against the weight. Down and Up, over and over. No time to think about work problems, family problems, money problems... just move the weight, pick it up, and put it down. Then repeat. No worries, no hassels, no bullshit...

When everything else is going to sh!t, you can always count on the single minded simplicity that comes at the gym. This is your time. Jobs come and go, and occasionally so will the woman in your life, but you are the one person who will be there at the end of the day. And the only person you have to look at in the mirror every morning. Stay true to yourself, don't give up, and never, EVER quit!

[ryanlemley1]

i hear ya flash. money has been a real issue over the past few weeks. had to ask the parents for cash to pay the remainder of my mortgage for the month. sucks..and it really upsets me as i've been focusing so much on my work and getting clients so i can pay the bills. to tell you all the truth..my in-laws got into town last night..and for the first time in a week, i haven't lived off of protein shakes. i literally had nothing to eat. i was feeding my dogs and my wife before i ate. really depressing and gets you in the dumps. but i'm trying. thanks guys for being here to listen. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

Ryan,

"The strongest metal is forged in the hottest fire"

Stay strong Bro, stay positive, work hard and do what you can. You are putting your family ahead of yourself, that is noble. I respect you for that.

[ryanlemley1]

thanks lowdown..i appreciate it...money is still tight..and not much to eat...waiting on the next pay..should be better! Train hard!

[Preston]

i hear ya flash. money has been a real issue over the past few weeks. had to ask the parents for cash to pay the remainder of my mortgage for the month. sucks..and it really upsets me as i've been focusing so much on my work and getting clients so i can pay the bills. to tell you all the truth..my in-laws got into town last night..and for the first time in a week, i haven't lived off of protein shakes. i literally had nothing to eat. i was feeding my dogs and my wife before i ate. really depressing and gets you in the dumps. but i'm trying. thanks guys for being here to listen. Train hard!

You're doing what must be done, and many won't understand why you're doing what it is you are....but I have an idea of what's going on...and yes, it is depressing, but bro, trust me, once you get outta this little bump in the road you'll look back and be like " fuck man...I just went through that shit, and came out on top....fuck, what else could life throw at me? ".....that's the key, "What else can life throw at me?" Good question...answere being anything....so therefore Ryan, you do what you gotta do bro...and that's steppin' up to that plate and swingin till you smoke that fuckin ball called "life," and get past all the shit.

Key to why it's called the pursuit of happiness.

You'll get through this bro, much love and honor my good brother....this is what a real man is.....priorities in order.

Much respect good sir.

[Toni69]

Hey..just reading up on you here..I hope all is well. Its hard to try and find the right thing to say to someone when there is a personal issue involved that puts them into a sort of slum. Its easy for an outsider to be cut and dry and say "just do it" or whatever...sometimes there is a time and place for such words. Other times, being sincere and sympathetic by just offering an ear is enough for someone get shit off their chest..without feeling they owe an explanation for how shit happened to begin with.

Whatever stesses you have going on, chances are most of us have been through the same as you at some time or another. For me, I have learned over the years that money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver. Make due with what you got..as you have been doing. This builds strength in character, this makes one humble and more appreciative. It sucks to go without for a while..yes. It's great to always have the things you need when you want them available to you. However, it means that much more to make sure you havent lost the things that money cant buy. Focus on that and that will surely keep you sane.

[ryanlemley1]

thank you all for your support and understanding. it is really tough for me and my wife because...this is really our first time having to deal with this. i mean money has been tight before..but never to this extent. when you don't eat you feel like that family on the street..you say to yourself..."that would never happen to me." and sure enough..it has. i've been plugging away..trying my best to cut corners wherever we can. thanks again! Train hard!

[ironshaolin]

focus on the laws of attraction, bro. Think about the things that ARE going good in your life. You've been selected to test an amazing supplement. I figure you love your wife, focus on that.Ignore the crap, if you think about the positives you already have, you will attract more. Don't give up!

[ryanlemley1]

all things considered...the ANIMAL "X" was great. i would say that all of my lifts increased and i did feel a surge of energy during my workouts. thanks animal for producing such a great product and for giving me a chance to try it out first....even though i had some problems during the end. Train hard!

[Lowdown5]

Hope things are better Ryan. If I can do anything to help, just let me know.