[GreenLantern]

I use N.O. about 20 minutes before my work out, then I hop on the stair master or bike for 10 minutes and I am just ready to rip.

I have noticed that I have a lot more energy at the gym (caffeine) and have yet to notice any negative side effects. (I work out at 5 and have no trouble sleeping at night).

I get in there and I find myself doing more reps. The first week I maxed out my reps at the weight I had been struggling with for a few weeks prior, and was forced to move up a weight class. I am really enjoying this stuff, after this batch is done I am not sure I will continue to use it, but it has been a great source of energy to get over this hump.

As for diet, it changes by the month, but I have a few staples (oatmeal, chicken breasts, snap peas) that stay with me. This week I am at:

7:30: Oatmeal, 1/2 grapefruit, protein shake
10:00: Protein bar (low carb), mixed nuts (between 1/2 to 1 cup almonds, cashews, walnuts etc. unsalted)
12:00: Chicken breast, whole grain wild rice, green beans
2:00: Carrots/snap peas
4:00: Protein muffin (recipe has whole wheat flower, apple sauce instead of butter, lots of fibre, organic peanut butter, protein isolate)
6:30: Post work out shake
7:00: Salmon w/ green beans and whole grain wild rice
9:00: Yogurt, apple, cantelope, pineapple (it changes nightly)


I was on a very strict diet for a few months, and I loved it saw lots of results, lately I have been easing up a bit, just watching my portions and eating healthy food. Not really into the whole 6 meals of protein at the moment since I am in a state where I feel good.


It is overwhelming, there is a lot of info. So just pick something that you think sounds good, try it. Keep it or toss it, try another. You have to figure out what works for you. When I first started dieting I was not gaining weight where I wanted it, so I had to adjust my work out and diet routine. It took a lot of fiddling around to get to where I am at, but in the long run it is worth it. There is no magical answer or cure to this, its hard work and a LOT of dedication. Nothing worth having ever came easy.