Age: 35
Sex: M
Weight: 200
Body fat: 15.1% (caliper done by employee at the gym)

Training experience: I have been lifting weights for about 18 years. The past 10 years have been very consistent and I have slowly gained more size each year. I know, very slow going, but at least each year has shown some improvement.

Present diet and training outline: Right now, I am just completing a 12 week bulk phase and 4 week PCT since I took S1+ for the last 4 weeks of the bulk phase. I went from about 195 lbs to 205 lbs. I did drop about 5 pounds during PCT (using 6OXO).

For the bulk phase, I trained using a push/pull superset routine doing sets of 10 for the first 6 weeks then sets of 6 for the second half. Strength went up pretty well (bench from 300 to 330 for example) and size increase was nice. However, I am looking pretty smooth due to the 15% body fat I am sitting at……

Present goals: I have never really done a dedicated cutting phase since I have always been a hard gainer. I guess now with age and things like S1+, I have gained and now need to lean up. I am going to start a CKD (Cyclical Ketogenic Diet) and keep my training very basic, like 8-12 rep range, basic movements. Cardio will be about 20-25 minutes 4xweek. I read that CKD, given you deplete carbs 5.5 days a week, requires cardio to be limited. I’ll post diets and routines as soon as I get started. My goal is to get to 10% or lower body fat. This seems to be the number where people start looking vascular and cut.

Any and all prescription or other drugs you use: none
Where you plan on applying the Skulpt: handles O love and stomach

Tape measurement of where you plan on applying the Skulpt:

Waist, exhaled and relaxed: 35.5”
Waist, inhaled and sucked in: 33.0”
Arms, flexed cold: 16.25” (use as a guide to see if I am losing muscle size)

I’ll get the wife to snap a shot of me tonight as a “before” picture.

infamous "before" pic:

Info for Monday, 4/12:

Monday Workout:

Flat DB Presses 3x12 (85s, 75s, 65s)
Incline DB Presses 3x8 (85s, 75s, 65s)
Decline DB Presses 3x10 (75s, 65s, 55s)

Barbell Curls 3x12 (65lbs)
Cable Curls 3x10
Reverse Curls 3x10

20 minutes cardio on bike


Monday Diet: (starting CKD on Sunday 4/18, so this is not real regimented yet)

Meal 1: 2 slices whole wheat toast, 50 gram whey protein in skim milk
Meal 2: MRP bar (34protein, 8fat, 11 carb)
Meal 3: 2 whole wheat tortilla chicken wraps
Meal 4: 25 gram whey protein in skim milk
Meal 5: 2 grilled turkey burgers
Meal 6: 25 gram whey in skim milk
Preworkout: Satur8
Postworkout: 25 grams whey, 30 grams dextrose, 5 grams creatine

Applied first dose of Skulpt on Tuesday, 4/13 at 8AM. Used all 7 sprays on love handles and stomach. The color of the product was kinda scary when first sprayed on, but it dissappeared after I rubbed it in. The feeling was just like Icy Hot for about 5-10 minutes, then gone. I liked the feeling mainly because you can tell exactly where you applied it. Nothing else to report other than after 1 handwashing it was completely gone off of my hands, so I dont see a need for gloves or anything.....

Will be training legs after work today and plan on second application around 8PM.

Tuesday Workout:

45 degree leg press 3x10
leg curl 3x10
leg extension 3x10

superset x 3: seated leg press, inner thigh, outer thigh, calf raises (all 10 reps each)

20 minutes cardio on stairmaster


Tuesday Diet:

Meal 1: bowl of Kashi cereal, 50 gram whey protein in skim milk
Meal 2: 2 black bean burgers
Meal 3: 2 whole wheat tortilla chicken wraps
Meal 4: 23 gram whey protein in skim milk
Meal 5: chicken parmesan sub
Meal 6: skipped
Preworkout: Satur8
Postworkout: ISS Powertech (carbs, glutamine, creatine) + 25 grams whey


Applied Skulpt to love handles and stomach around 10PM. No issues to report.

Wednesday is an off day for the gym.

Wednesday Diet:

Meal 1: 2 whole grain waffles, 50 gram whey protein in skim milk
Meal 2: Balance bar
Meal 3: very bad news here……quarter pounder and a coke!!! (man was it good, though!)
Meal 4: orange
Meal 5: Lean ribeye steak, salad, beans
Meal 6: 25 grams whey in skim milk


As for Skulpt, I am still having no issues with skin irritation or any other side effects. No noticeable results yet, but this is only the third day of usage. Overall, its very easy to apply and dries quickly. I have no complaints about application.

Thursday Workout:

Pull-ups 3 sets
T-bar rows 3x10
Low Hammer Pulls 3x10
Tricep Dips 3x12
Narrow grip presses 3x12
French curls 3x10
Abs
20 minutes cardio on elliptical


Thursday Diet:

Meal 1: 2 whole wheat waffles, 50gram whey shake
Meal 2: balance bar
Meal 3: roast beef sandwich
Meal 4: 25 gram whey shake
Meal 5: chicken parmesan
Meal 6: 25 gram whey shake
Preworkout: Satur8
Postworkout: ISS Powertech + 25 grams whey

end of week 1 stats:

barely any changes to starting stats:

Weight: 199
Waiste: 35.5/33 (relaxed/inhaled)
Arms: 16 3/8"

No issues of sides to report, but also nothing real positive either. Now its time to get serious with the diet......

ok, after the weekend of eating whatever I wanted, drinking and not working out.... Sunday started keto diet. Here is what day 1 looked like:

Day Meal Meal Items Protein Total Carbs Fiber Net Carbs Fat Calories
Sunday 4/18 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 8 0 0 0 10 122
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 31 7 3 4 29 413

Meal 2: 2 steak-ums 16 0 0 0 20 244
1 slice pepper-jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
olive oil 0 0 0 0 3 27
Total for Meal 2: 21 0 0 0 29 345

Meal 3: 3/4 cup chicken 22 2 0 2 1 105
romain/spinach salad w/olive oil dressing 0 3 2 1 21 201
pork rinds 8 1 0 1 5 81
Total for Meal 3: 30 6 2 4 27 387

Meal 4: beef jerkey (3) 6 2 1 1 14 158
salami slices (6) 14 1 0 1 16 204
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
Total for Meal 4: 32 6 2 4 38 494

Meal 5: 1.5 beef burgers 30 0 0 0 30 390
Mixed veggies(asparagus, opion, peppers, zuccini) with olive oil 0 15 5 10 5 105
Total for Meal 5: 30 15 5 10 35 495

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Total For Day: 175 39 13 26 181 2485

Workout for Monday 4/19:

Barbell bench: 2x10@205, 1x8@230
Dumbell Incline: 2x10@70, 1x8@85
Machine flyes: 2x12@90, 1x10@100
Nosebreakers: 3x5
close grip bench: 3x6
pushdowns: 3x12
abs
20 minutes cardio on treadmill


Diet for Monday 4/19:

Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 8 0 0 0 10 122
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 31 7 3 4 29 413

Meal 2: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
6 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 2: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 3: romain/spinach salad w/olive oil dressing 0 3 2 1 21 201
6 cubes cheddar and 3 slices salami 14 2 0 2 17 217
1/2 cup chicken 15 1 0 1 1 73
Total for Meal 3: 29 6 2 4 39 491

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
1 tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
Total for Meal 4: 22 12 5 7 32 424

Meal 5: 1 chicken breast 30 2 0 2 5 173
salad with olive oil dressing 0 3 2 0 14 138
Mixed veggies(asparagus, opion, peppers, zuccini) with olive oil 0 12 3 9 5 93
Total for Meal 5: 30 17 5 11 24 404

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

196 77 16 30 180 2712

A quick update on the CKD diet. I just completed my 3rd day and have dropped about 3 pounds. I think this may prove to be a good diet.

Anyway, still using the Skulpt as planned. I can see my abs a little better than before. I think I am holding less water.


Tuesday workout:

Front squats: 5x5
Lunges: 5x5
Leg Curls: 1x8, 1x6, 1 to failure
seated calves: 3x12
standing calves: 1x10, 1x8, 1 to failure
20 minutes of cardio on stairmaster


Tuesday Diet:

Tuesday 4/20 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 8 0 0 0 10 122
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 31 7 3 4 29 413

Meal 2: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 2: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 3: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 3: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
2tbs natural PB 8 6 2 4 16 200
Total for Meal 4: 29 15 6 9 32 464

Meal 5: 1 chicken breast 30 2 0 2 5 173
6 cubes monterey jack cheese 7 1 0 1 9 113
salad with olive oil dressing 0 3 2 1 14 138
Broccoli w/butter 0 4 2 2 5 61
Total for Meal 5: 37 10 4 6 33 485

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

Total For Day: 209 67 14 23 182 2742

Wednesday is a non-workout day. I did mow the yard so I got a little bit of activity.


Wednesday diet:

Wednesday 4/21 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 8 0 0 0 10 122
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 31 7 3 4 29 413

Meal 2: 9 chicken wings 33 6 0 6 36 480
Total for Meal 2: 33 6 0 6 36 480

Meal 3: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 3: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 4: salad with olive oil dressing 0 3 2 1 14 138
3 slices salami 7 1 0 1 8 104
1/2 cup chicken 15 1 0 1 1 73
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 4: 25 5 2 3 29 381

Meal 5: fajita steak (w/onions and peppers) 30 8 3 5 15 287
shredded cheese 10 1 0 1 15 179
Total for Meal 5: 40 9 3 6 30 466

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351


Total For Day: 188 32 9 23 179 2491

Thursday Workout:

Bent over dumbell rows: 5x5
Lat pulldowns: 1x12, 1x10, 1x8
seated rows: 1x12, 1x10, 1x8
reverse pec deck: 3x12
Dumbell curls: 5x5
concentration curls: 3x12
preacher curls: 3x12
abs


Thursday Diet:

Thursday 4/22 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 2: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 3: 1 can chicken breast 30 0 0 0 1 129
2 tbs mayo 0 0 0 0 22 198
1 tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 3: 30 0 0 0 37 453

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
2tbs natural PB 8 6 2 4 16 200
Total for Meal 4: 26 15 6 9 26 398

Meal 5: 1 can chicken breast 30 0 0 0 1 129
2 tbs mayo 0 0 0 0 22 198
broccoli with olive oil dressing 0 6 4 2 5 69
Total for Meal 5: 30 6 4 2 28 396

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

Total For Day: 203 63 14 19 180 2684

Friday Workout:

Dumbell presses (overhead): 12,10,8,failure
front delt raise: 12,10,8
side delt raise: 12,10,8
upright rows: 5x5
shrugs: 3x12


Friday Diet:

not full accounted for since this is one of the carb up days. I stayed with CKd for breakfast and mid-morning snack. Then started carb up at lunchtime.

Sunday /Diet:

Sunday 4/25 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1 can chicken breast 30 0 0 0 1 129
2 tbs mayo 0 0 0 0 22 198
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 2: 33 0 0 0 29 393

Meal 3: 3 steak-ums 24 0 0 0 30 366
1 slice pepper-jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
Total for Meal 3: 29 0 0 0 36 440

Meal 4: 1 can chicken breast 30 0 0 0 1 129
2 tbs mayo 0 0 0 0 22 198
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 4: 33 0 0 0 29 393

Meal 5: .5 beef burger 10 0 0 0 10 130
1 bratworst 19 0 0 0 25 301
Mixed veggies(asparagus, opion, peppers, zuccini) with olive oil 0 6 4 2 0 24
Total for Meal 5: 29 6 4 2 35 455

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Total For Day: 188 18 8 10 185 2489

end of week 2 stats:


Weight: 196
Waiste: 35.5/33 (relaxed/inhaled)
Arms: 16 3/8"
bf%: 14.6%


I can really tell that the CKD diet is working. I was at 190lbs on Friday (6 days into CKD). That is 8 pounds in 1 week. Then, as expected, I gained 6 of it back during carb up over the weekend. So, I think I am on track since the goal is 1-2 lbs of fat per week. Arm size stayed the same so hopefully muscle is being spared. Also, workouts are good, dont feel any strength loss.

Continuing with Skulpt 2 times per day on stomach and love handles. So far, I am not seeing any result from this product. My waist measurement has not changed since the beginning. I plan to take it this coming Friday before carb up to see if there is a difference.

Monday Workout:

Incline Bench: 2x10, 1xfailure
Flat DB press: 2x10, 1xfailure
Dips: 5x5
Straight Bar Curls: 5x5
Hammer Curls: 3x12
Cable Curls: 3x12
abs

20 minutes cardio on stairmaster


Monday diet:

Monday 4/26 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1 bratworst 19 0 0 0 25 301
1 slices ham 8 1 0 1 2 54
Total for Meal 2: 27 1 0 1 27 355

Meal 3: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
1 slice cheddar cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
broccoli 0 6 3 3 0 24
Total for Meal 3: 28 6 3 3 32 424

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
2tbs natural PB 8 6 2 4 16 200
Total for Meal 4: 26 15 6 9 26 398

Meal 5: 1 chicken breast 30 1 0 1 5 169
Romaine salad with olive oil dressing 0 3 2 1 14 138
Asparagus with olive oil 1 6 3 3 5 73
Total for Meal 5: 31 10 5 5 24 380

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

Total For Day: 201 74 18 26 166 2594

Tuesday Workout:

Squats: 5x5
Leg Press: 3x12
Hack squat: 3x8
Leg curl: 3x8
Calves: 3x10
20 minutes cardio on treadmill


Tuesday Diet:

Tuesday 4/27 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1 bratworst 19 0 0 0 25 301
3 slices ham 8 1 0 1 2 54
Total for Meal 2: 27 1 0 1 27 355

Meal 3: 3 cheese bacon burger 30 3 0 3 30 402
broccoli 0 6 3 3 0 24
Total for Meal 3: 30 9 3 6 30 426

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
2 tbs natural PB 8 6 2 4 16 200
Total for Meal 4: 26 15 6 9 26 398

Meal 5: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
7 slices pepperoni 3 0 0 0 6 66
Total for Meal 5: 28 0 0 0 32 400

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

Total For Day: 200 67 13 24 172 2616

Wednesday: no workout, but did a few hours of yardwork in the evening


Wednesday Diet:

Wednesday 4/28 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1 bratworst 19 0 0 0 25 301
3 slices ham 8 1 0 1 2 54
Total for Meal 2: 27 1 0 1 27 355

Meal 3: 9 chicken wings 33 6 0 6 36 480
celery 0 4 2 2 0 16
Total for Meal 3: 33 10 2 8 36 496

Meal 4: 1 beef burger 20 0 0 0 20 260
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
Total for Meal 4: 25 0 0 0 26 334

Meal 5: fajita steak (w/onions and peppers) 30 8 3 5 15 287
shredded cheese 10 1 0 1 15 179
Total for Meal 5: 40 9 3 6 30 466

Meal 6: protein blend (whey, egg, casein) 27 2 0 2 1 125
1tbs natural PB 4 3 1 2 8 100
1tbs flax oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
Total for Meal 6: 31 5 1 4 23 351


Total For Day: 189 32 9 23 175 2459

Thursday Workout:

1 arm seated rows: 5x5
pullups: 3x12
straight arm push downs: 3x10
bent over rows on smith: 3x10
narrow grip bench: 5x5
dumbell french press: 3x8
kickbacks: 3x8

20 minutes cardio on elliptical


Thursday Diet:

Thursday 4/29 Meal 1: 3 eggs 18 3 0 3 13 201
1 slice american cheese 5 1 0 1 6 78
4 bacon slices 10 0 0 0 14 166
fiber supplement 0 3 3 0 0 12
Total for Meal 1: 33 7 3 4 33 457

Meal 2: 1.5 beef burger 30 0 0 0 30 390
1 slice cheddar cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
Total for Meal 2: 35 0 0 0 36 464

Meal 3: romaine with v/o dressing 0 2 1 1 7 71
1 tbs olive oil 0 0 0 0 14 126
chicken breast 30 1 0 1 5 169
Total for Meal 3: 30 3 1 2 26 366

Meal 4: low carb wheat tortilla 5 9 4 5 4 92
1 slice pepper jack cheese 5 0 0 0 6 74
1/4 cup chicken 8 0 0 0 0 32
2 tbs natural PB 8 6 2 4 16 200
Total for Meal 4: 26 15 6 9 26 398

Meal 5: 9 chicken wings 33 6 0 6 36 480
celery 0 2 1 1 0 8
Total for Meal 5: 33 8 1 7 36 488

Meal 6: 1 can chicken breast 30 0 0 0 1 129
2 tbs mayo 0 0 0 0 22 198
Total for Meal 6: 30 0 0 0 23 327

Post Workout: 25 grams whey protein + 30 dextrose 25 30 0 30 1 229
Total for PWO: 25 30 0 30 1 229

Total For Day: 212 63 11 22 181 2729