Designer Supplements "Replenish" Log

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Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 2 2007, 10:47 PM

I will be keeping a log of my usage of Designer Supplements newest product, "Replenish".

Replenish is a new supplement intended to maximize post workout recovery. Included in every serving are perfect macro ratios as well as most of the top supplements designed for recovery including Creatine Ethyl Ester, Leucine and Isoleucine.

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"In support of man’s enduring struggle to improve on that which he has done in the past, Designer Supplements™ is proud to unleash the next step in maximizing post-workout nutrition. Through enhancement of the anabolic period immediately following exercise, Replenish™ is a great tasting post-workout formula that will maximize training, replenish key macro and micro-nutrients necessary for recovery, and put you well on the way to energy storage and growth."

http://www.designersupps.com/product_writeups/replenish.pdf
http://forums.bulknutrition.com/?showtopic=30758&hl=replenish

Please check back often as i chart my progress with this groundbreaking new post workout supplement.

wish me luck

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 2 2007, 11:05 PM

Casey B
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
20
Male
www.myspace.com/borobulker - Feel free to add me.

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Measurements - End of Bulking Period
235lbs.
5’11”
Approx. 16% -
Right Arm – 18.5”
Left Arm – 18.5”
Right Quad – 26.5”
Left Quad – 25.5”
Waist (Pants Level) –39”
Chest – 51” (Pumped)
Shoulder Width – 61”
Neck – 17.5”

4 years Lifting Experience
2 years serious

Present Diet
3300-3500 Calories ED
80-100g Fat ED
350-400g Carbs ED
300-350g Protein ED
1.5gal H2O ED
Using fitday.com

Training
Sunday – Chest
Monday – Off
Tuesday – Back
Wednesday – Arms
Thursday – Off
Friday – Shoulders
Saturday – Legs
- Forearms, Calves – 3x Per Week

Supplementation
AM – 2x Fish Oil, 200mg Sci-Fit Caffeine
PreWorkout – 200mg Caffeine, 1x ErgoPharm AMP, 1x NOW ADAM
Post Workout – 1 Serving of Designer Nutrition “Replenish”
PM – 2x Flax Seed Oil, 1x NOW ADAM, 3mg Melatonin

Goals
To SFW (haha) , I am currently in the last two weeks of my run at a clean bulk. Around the last week of January I plan on starting my cut.

Before Pictures
http://forums.bulknutrition.com/?showtopic=34682

Maxes
Bench Press– 370 - tap and go
Squat – 405 – tap 16” box
Deadlift – 475

I very rarely max, most exercises are done to at minimum of 6 reps.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 2 2007, 11:23 PM

Day 1: 01/02/2007

My first impression of the Replenish as a product...

The packaging is awesome. It has a distinct look. I like the label is stylish but retains its legibility.
Mixed very well when combined with 10oz of water in a shaker bottle. The taste reminds me of a thick Propel gatorade. Pretty sweet with "sugary" aftertaste which is common with most WPIs w/ carbs.
The mixture went down pretty easily, minor "clumping" in my mouth. This problem is one i have also seen with other WPIs.
No evidence of CEE or Amino taste at all which is great, congratulations to the formulator of Replenishes' flavor system.
The taste reminded me of a Pre-Workout drink because of its fruity orientation, not a bad thing. My usual Post-Workout formulation is ON 100% Whey - Extreme Milk Chocolate and i believe i have become accustomed to the chocolate flavor.

4 out of 5 stars because i like chocolate. 5 out of 5 for fruit lovers.

Diet - ~3300 Calories, 80g Fat, 325g Carbs, 300g Protein

Training - Chest
Incline Bar Bench - 135x10, 135x12, 250x8, 250x8, 275x6, 225x12, 135x25
Flat Dumbbell - 85sx12, 85sx16, 100x12, 100x10
Decline Press Machine - 165x15, 185x15, 185x15
Decline Cable Flyes - 40x15, 40x15, 40x15
Flat Cable Flyes - 40x12, 40x12
Forearms

Post Workout -
On most chest days i eventually will get a chest cramp or two throughout the evening and so far i have not. I pushed myself pretty hard today at the gym and am expecting it. If i do not get one i will be very surprised but that may be a desirable result of the Replenish.

Posted by: GuardDog Jan 2 2007, 11:37 PM

Looking forward to reading your log bro.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 3 2007, 10:35 PM

Day 2 - 01/03/2007

Biceps and Triceps = Yum

Triceps
Rope Tricep Extensions - 25x25, 45x20, 75x10, 75x10, 45x10
Bar Skull Crushers - 95x12, 110x12, 115x12, 115x12
ss/ Dumbbell Skull Crushers - 35sx12, 35sx12, 35sx12
Stright Bar Cable Pushdowns - 85x10, 85x10, 85x10
Dips - x12, x12, x12

Biceps
Standing Dumbbell Curls - 20x12, 20x12, 55x11, 55x9, 55x8, 55x8
Standing Barbell Curls - 115x8, 115x8, 105x8, 105x8
Dumbbell Spider Curls - 25x12, 25x12, 25x12
Standing Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 45x12, 45x12
ss/Dumbbell Spider Hammer Curls - 20x12, 20x12

Diet
Same as yesterday to the T!!! I ate the exact foods at the exact times.
~3300 Calories, 80g Fat, 325g Carbs, 300g Protein

Mood
When i woke up this morning i had the worst pain in my right rotator cuff. I have never had any issues with shoulder pain before so this was a surprise. At work (construction) it hurt to raise my right arm above my head. As the day went on and i took some ibuprofen the pain had subsided. I will be sure to keep tabs on this issue.

I felt awesome at the gym today, chest was only moderately sore so it had little effect on my tris. I seem to be looking leaner or trimmer in my upper body lately, as i have new veins coming out weekly!

I still believe it is too early to tell a definite difference but i will be sure to alert you guys when i see one!!!

Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 4 2007, 08:49 AM

Glad you are enjoying it thus far.

Keep up the great work!

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 5 2007, 11:58 PM

Day 3 - 01/04/2007

Training-
OFF DAY

I figured i would take this time to give you a break down of my current diet.

Meal 1 - @ 7am
~40g of protein - usually from 10 egg whites or 2 scoops of whey
~40g of carbs - usually from 1.5c oatmeal, potatoes or rice cakes
~10g of fat - from the P and C sources, 2% Pepper Jack Cheese, Fish Oil

Meal 2 - @ 11am
~50g of protein - usually from 6oz chicken or extra lean ground beef
~40g of carbs - usually from 1/2 bag of success brown rice
~10g of fat - from the P and C sources, any dressings are non fat

Meal 3 - @ 230pm
~50g of protein - usually from 6oz chicken or extra lean ground beef
~40g of carbs - usually from 1/2 bag of success brown rice
~10g of fat - from the P and C sources, any dressings are non fat

Meal 4 - @ 5pm
~50g of protein - usually from 6oz chicken or extra lean ground beef
~40g of carbs - usually from 1/2 bag of success brown rice
~10g of fat - from the P and C sources, any dressings are non fat

Meal 5 - @ 6pm - Pre-Workout
~40g of protein - usually from Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein
~40g of carbs - usually from Rice Cakes
~5g of fat - from the P and C sources

Train 7pm-930pm

Meal 6 - @ 930pm
~30g of protein - from Designer Nutrition Replenish - Ceramic microfiltered WPI, WPC
~30g of carbs - from Designer Nutrition Replenish - Oat Fiber, Maltodextrin
~2g of fat - from Designer Nutrition Replenish

Meal 7 - @ 12am
~50g of protein - usually from 10 egg whites or tuna, and Natty PB
~20g of carbs - usually from rice cakes
~20g of fat - from the P and C sources, Natty PB, 2% Pepper Jack Cheese, Fish Oil

Calories ~3200 , Protein ~300-325, Carbs ~250-300, Fat ~70-80

This is an average day for me, i stick to this pretty well. Many days i will snack with a AST VyoPro Protein bar w/ 7g Fat, 20g Carbs, 20g Protein mid day. Meal 3 may be substituted with Subway 12in Buffalo Chicken Sub, with their natural chicken (from the buffalo chicken, its different than their "chicken breast").
As with everybody i cheat from time to time, usually 2 subway cookies or a couple cookies when i get home from the gym... i can use the quick carbs then ehh? haha

Please feel free to critique...

Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 7 2007, 06:38 AM

Your diet looks pretty good, but where are the fruits and veggies in the diet? I'd also up the fat intake pre-workout from 5 g to around 15 g to help slow absorption of the whey protein, which is quickly digested. You could take 1 tbsp of Enova Oil with the whey shake. Enova is not all that bad tasting.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 8 2007, 06:28 PM

QUOTE (40-yard dash_2 @ Jan 7 2007, 06:38 AM)

thanks for the input...

i usually eat a banana or two throughout the day, one mid workout.

as far as veggies, i eat 1 lbs of frozen mixed veggies ED.

tonight when i get back from the gym i will have a serious update from the weekend and i will post my food intake for the day. they list above was more to see where i got most of my macros...

i will try the fat, previously i have had bad luck but i will try that out!

thanks for everything!

PS - Replenish is awesome...

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 9 2007, 12:13 AM

Day 4 - 01/5/2007

Training - Back
WarmUp - Close Grip Pull Ups - x8, x8, x8
Deadlifts - 135x8, 225x6, 315x6, 385x3, 435x3
Bent Over Rows - ~60* Angle - 225x12, 225x11, 225x10, 225x10
Mid Grip Hammer Pull Ups - x6, x6, x6
Dumbbell Rows - 100x20, 100x20, 100x20

Diet - Normal, Unrecorded

Designer Nutrition Replenish Post Workout

I honestly am starting to feel less tired and more rejuvenated while in the gym. I am really trying to be unbiased to this effect.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 9 2007, 12:16 AM

Day 5 - 01/06/2007

Training - Shoulders
Standing Barbell Press - 95x12, 135x10, 135x10, 135x8
Seated Lateral Rises - 20x12, 25x12, 35x12, 35x12, 40x10
Upright Rows - 135x12, 135x10, 135x10
Cable Shrugs -(hammer grip, similar to dumbbell grip)- Stack ~215 x20, Stackx25, Stackx30

Diet - Normal

Replenish Post Workout

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 9 2007, 12:21 AM

Day 6 - 01/07/2007

Training - Off

Diet - Off

No Replenish Consumption

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 9 2007, 12:37 AM

Day 7 - 01/08/2007

Training - Chest
Flat Barbell Bench - 135x12, 135x12, 135x12, 225x5, 225x5, 275x3, 315x3, 315x3
Incline Barbell Bench - 135x12, 225x6, 225x6, 230x6, 230x5
Flat Dumbbell Press - 100sx9, 100sx8, 100sx7
Decline Cable Flyes - plate 5x12, plate 6x10, plate 6x10
Seated Wrist Curls - 65x12, 65x12, 65x12, 65x12

Diet
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Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 9 2007, 12:58 PM

Nice.

The review is looking great. Can't believe a week has already gone by.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 12 2007, 11:52 AM

Day 8 - 01/09/2007

Training - Legs
Seated Leg Extensions, hammer strength- Warm ups - 55x20, 55x20
Barbell Squats - Deepest ever, to a 14in box - 135x12, 135x12, 225x8, 225x8, 245x8, 275x6, 285x6, 295x6
Stiff Leg Deadlifts - 135x8, 135x10, 135x12, 135x10
Seated Leg Extensions, machine - 120x18, 120x18, 120x20
Seated Leg Curls, machine - 120x15, 120x18, 120x17
Standing Calf Rises - 100x18, 100x18, 100x16

Diet - Normal

Replenish Post Workout

Thoughts - Today was the first day that i had really "felt" a difference from Replenish. I had previously been skeptical as to a 2 week run of a product doing anything for me that i could notice. I had grouped this group into the "slow" moving category, by this i mean similar to just whey protein standalone supplementation. In the long run you may add a couple pounds, see minor soreness reduction etc. NOT with Replenish, today i woke up and my chest was not sore. This cannot even be put into words, it was NOT sore at all, i could not even tell it had been worked 12 hours ago.

This is a huge break though if this is not just a fluke day. My diet has been spot on, eating just about the same macros everyday so that could only be a minor contributor. I will be sure to keep you guys updated!

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 12 2007, 12:09 PM

Day 9 - 01/10/2007

Training - Arms

Triceps
Rope Tricep Extensions - 25x25, 45x20, 75x10, 75x10, 45x10
Close Grip Bench - 135x12, 225x8, 225x8, 225x8
Bar Skull Crushers - 95x12, 110x12, 115x12, 115x12
ss/ Dumbbell Skull Crushers - 35sx12, 35sx12, 35sx12
Straight Bar Cable Pushdowns - 85x10, 85x10, 85x10

Biceps
Seated Dumbbell Curls - 30x15, 20x12, 55x10, 55x10, 55x9
Standing Barbell Curls - 105x5, 110x5, 115x5, 120x5, 125x5, 105x5
Dumbbell Spider Curls - 30x10, 30x10, 30x8
Standing Rope Hammer Curls - 45x12, 45x12

Diet
~3300 Calories, 80g Fat, 325g Carbs, 300g Protein
Replenish Post Workout

Thoughts -
My legs are dramatically less sore today. It is working.

I am very excited to keep pushing through this bottle and make sure this is not a fluke. If this holds up, this is a permanent fixture in my supplement arsenal.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 12 2007, 12:16 PM

Day 10 - 01/11/2007

Training - Off

Diet - Off

No Replenish Consumption

Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 12 2007, 07:23 PM

Cool deal in terms of recovery. Funny thing is, I was going to ask you exactly how recovery was going, but you stated a noticeable positive effect in it, which is great.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 15 2007, 12:47 PM

Day 11 - 01/12/2007

Training - IM BACK HOME, I am back in Edinboro training at the campus Fitness Center. I love it! You dont know what you have till your gone is right! All of the weights feel 100x better, im pumped and ready to train!

Wide Grip Pullups - x12, x10, x8
Close Grip Pullups - x6, x6, x6
Dumbbell Rows - 125x20, 125x20, 125x17, 125x15
Bent Barbell Rows -Underhand- 225x11, 225x9, 225x9
Lat Pulldowns - 185x9, 185x8, 185x8

Cardio - Stationary Bike, 20mins @ 75-85RPM
I just want to do this light cardio for a week to get my muscles back in the groove.

Diet - Great, i am back @ school so my diet should be spot on.
Calories - ~3100
Fat - ~70
Carbs - ~350
Protein - ~300
Over 9 meals

Replenish Post Workout

When i busted the Replenish out @ the gym today it was like i had been hiding a secret. I must have answered 10 questions about it and believe that a couple of the guys were sold because of my assurance in the product.

Im glad to be back.

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 15 2007, 12:50 PM

Day 12 - 01/13/2007

Training - Off

Diet - Off

No Replenish Consumption

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 15 2007, 01:11 PM

Day 13 - 01/14/2007

Training - Delts

Seated Dumbbell Press - 80sx10, 85sx8, 80sx9, 55sx15
Seated Side Laterals - 40sx10/20sx10, 40sx10/20sx10, 40sx10/20sx10
Seated Front Laterals - 40sx10, 40sx11, 40sx11
Upright Rows - 135x10, 135x10, 135x10
Barbell Shrugs - 225x20, 275x20, 315x18
Dumbbell Shrugs - 125sx20. 125sx20

Cardio - 20mins @~85RPM

Diet - On
Calories - ~3100
Fat - ~70
Carbs - ~350
Protein - ~300
Over 9 meals
Replenish Post Workout

Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 19 2007, 12:19 PM

QUOTE (hetrick30ex @ Jan 15 2007, 12:47 PM)

Day 11 - 01/12/2007

Replenish Post Workout

When i busted the Replenish out @ the gym today it was like i had been hiding a secret. I must have answered 10 questions about it and believe that a couple of the guys were sold because of my assurance in the product.

Im glad to be back.

That's a cool little side note.

Keep up the great work man!

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 19 2007, 04:00 PM

Day 14 - 01/15/2006

Training - Chest
Incline Dumbbell Press - 105sx10, 110sx10, 110sx8
Flat Barbell Press - 255x8, 255x10, 255x10
Flat Flyes - 55x12, 55x10, 55x10
Decline Cable Fyles - 70x15, 70x12, 70x12
Decline Machine Press - plate14x10, plate14x10, plate14x10
Stationary Bike - 20mins @ 85-90RPM

Diet - On, I am starting to take the calories down slightly... Hovering around 3000 at 20/40/40. and really being strict about my cheating...

Post Workout Replenish Consumption

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 19 2007, 04:03 PM

Day 15- 01/16/2007

Training - Off

Diet - Off

No Replenish Consumption

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 22 2007, 04:43 PM

I have finished my supply of Designer Nutritions Replenish and i would first like to say thank you to Designer Supplements as well as 40-yard dash_2 for supplying this product to me for a trial.

There are a few things i would like to cover...

Recovery - I can honestly say that i have never used another product that has this substantial of a difference in my muscle recovery. I do not get cramps, sore pains etc. any more. This seems as if possibly i have been conditioned to expect this but i simply do not feel soreness from one muscle group affecting another while using replenish.

Taste - As i wrote in my first post, it tastes great! Tastes like any other WPI with minor grit. As long as you have a good shaker to mix it with, you will be fine. No hint of any amino's or CEE which are both known to cause flavor issues.

Mixability - It mixed very easily and fully. It did not stick to the container at all. When mixed in a shaker it causes a little "foam" and also minor pressure, both are not problems but are worth noting.

Notes - The scoop size is not the standard "protein scoop" that is used in almost every product. The scoop supplied is about 1.5 of the normal ones. If you cannot fine the scoop when you get your product either match the size gram by gram or just use approximately 3 "protein scoop" scoops.

I would like to run a couple weeks "off", with my old post workout regimen to evaluate the differences. I expect correlation between Replenish and higher recovery but i will not assume.

Please watch for updates and please ask if you have any questions!

Thanks Again DS, GREAT WORK!!!!

Posted by: 325press Jan 22 2007, 07:09 PM

nice log....great writeup!

Posted by: hetrick30ex Jan 22 2007, 11:15 PM

QUOTE (325press @ Jan 22 2007, 07:09 PM)

nice log....great writeup!

thanks bud, i would like to get a little more in-depth but because of the strict time constraints they gave me there were a couple variables that could have been averted.

Either way, the Replenish prevailed!

I will be ordering more as soon as my store gets it in stock...

Posted by: 40-yard dash_2 Jan 27 2007, 09:46 AM

We appreciate the detailed review man. Excellent work and I'm glad that you were impressed with the product. You sir did an exceptional job in managing and updating your log, therefore you'll definitely be considered in the future for any Designer Supplements testing. Thanks, and best of luck!

Posted by: hetrick30ex Mar 25 2007, 11:01 PM

bump...

just to see if anybody else has used this product and seen any results... i would love to hear them, i plan on purchasing my 4th bottle of Replenish next week...

Let me hear what you guys have to say.....

Posted by: ftank Apr 1 2008, 04:37 PM

QUOTE (40-yard dash_2 @ Jan 27 2007, 09:46 AM)

Augmented Recovery Matrix 8g
[A blend of: Leucine, Isoleucine and 4-hydroxy-isolueucine]

How much of each amino is in this mix?

Creatine Ethyl Ester 1g
Protein 30g
BCAA 8g

Pretty good combo.