VPX NO-Shotgun/Synthesize Stack MEN'S 8-Week Challenge

I WON! I WON! I WON!

2009-06-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

With results like these how could I not win. Well actually I didn't win. I wish I did but congrats to all the others who did. You can see the real results in the other blogs.

I wanted to say thanks to Carla and the rest of the PR team who helped out in this challenge. Even though I didn't win the challenge I consider myself a winner. After 42 years I finally have ABS! So that alone make me feel like the champion. I can go get fat now and then do it all over again and maybe next time I can win. HA! Thanks for all the supplements and I am sticking to my work out routine and will have even better results as the months go by.

So thank you again for everything.

Rob

More pics from the park...

2009-06-17T15:21:00.000-07:00

Michael, Lisa, Shara and Reid
Uh, Jason...can you please explain this one! ;]
3rd placer, Michael Lay
Josheph and Marcus...ah, just hug you guys!
Very happy WINNER, Brian w/ wifey Amanda

Pizza Party in the Park

2009-06-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

Joseph, Michael, Marcus, Trooper, Brian, Kurt and Paulina
Kurt keeping a hand on the balloon and an eye on Luke!
The Guys

front row: Pablo, Jon, Jason, Josh, Michael, Gene

back row: Kurt, Marcus, Rob, Brian, Joseph, Trooper
The Troops and Marcus

Celebrating the Challenge!

Congratulations!!

2009-06-17T15:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of the guys in the Challenge!! Your results are very impressive! You all should be very proud of what you have accomplished in 8 short weeks. It has been so much fun working with all of you. Keep training hard and eating right...remember, if you want serious results, take your training and dieting seriously!!

Brian Berthod- 1st place $2,500

2009-06-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

Brian Berthod

Before: 14.30% body fat

After: 7.9% body fat

*14.30 lb increase in lean mass!

Chad Cantu- 2nd place $1,000

2009-06-17T14:58:00.001-07:00

Chad Cantu

Before: 21.9% body fat

After: 12% body fat

*2.57 lb increase in lean mass!

Michael Lay- 3rd place $500

2009-06-17T14:56:00.000-07:00

Michael Lay

Before: 22.70% body fat

After: 12.80% body fat

*6.97 lb increase in lean mass!

Jack Cunningham

2009-06-17T14:55:00.001-07:00

Jake Cunningham

Before: 16.6% body fat

After: 13.6% body fat

Josh Pavlovich

2009-06-17T14:53:00.000-07:00

Josh Pavlovich

Before: 30% body fat

After: 21.10% body fat

Rob Hawthorne

2009-06-17T14:52:00.001-07:00

Rob Hawthorne

Before: 12% body fat

After: 8.6% body fat

*3.04 lb increase in lean mass!

Dustin Scholle

2009-06-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

Dustin Scholle

Before: 10.40% body fat

After: 7% body fat

*4.26 lb increase in lean mass!

Jeff Hilton

2009-06-17T14:49:00.001-07:00

Jeff Hilton

Before: 16.60% body fat

After: 15.10% body fat

Kendall Einspahr

2009-06-17T14:46:00.000-07:00

Kendall Einspahr

Before: 14.40% body fat

After: NC

*6 lb increase in lean mass!

Tom Warren

2009-06-17T14:45:00.000-07:00

Tom Warren

Before: 32% body fat

After: 27.4% body fat

Gene Watren

2009-06-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

Gene Watren

Before: 14.40% body fat

After: 12.80% body fat

Pablo Gallegos

2009-06-17T14:43:00.000-07:00

Pablo Gallegos

Before: 25% body fat

After: 21.40% body fat

Joseph Gallegos

2009-06-17T14:42:00.000-07:00

Josheph Gallegos

Before: 28.30% body fat

After: 23.10% body fat

Kurt Diegel

2009-06-17T14:41:00.001-07:00

Kurt Diegel

Before: 15.20% body fat

After: 12% body fat

Jason Hayes

2009-06-17T14:39:00.000-07:00

Jason Hayes

Before: 30.80% body fat

After: 22.70% body fat

Patrick Gillen

2009-06-17T14:35:00.000-07:00

Patrick Gillen

Before: 12% body fat

After: NC

*6.16 lb increase in lean mass!

Jon Seier

2009-06-17T14:34:00.001-07:00

Jon Seier

Before: 11.20% body fat

After: 9.5% body fat

*3.3 lb. increase in lean mass!

Marcus Shelton

2009-06-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

Marcus Shelton

Before: 18.5% body fat

After: 15.8% body fat

Can't believe we are done

2009-05-07T16:45:00.000-07:00

It is so strange to be done. It was a long road but very well worth it. After seeing everyone the other day and seeing the before pics it is safe to say that there were huge changes that took place. Everyone looked so good hard to say who will win this. I look at my before pic and can hardly believe my eyes. So different from my final result. The VPX products definitely got me to my goal much more quickly then without. The one thing I learned about the products was not to take them on a completely empty stomach. I made that mistake one day and felt horrible during my workout. Other than that felt very good and now am in some of the best shape of my life. I am lifting way more now then I ever used to be able to(with good form of course). Thanks to Carla and the VPX team for helping me get this far. I hope to keep on going and take it to the next level. Congrats to everyone that did this with me.

new job

2009-05-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

I'm embarased to admit I love the spray tan and body shave. I have wanted to be tan my whole life. I hope I don't pick up a bad spray tan habit now. It was a little over the top for the photos, I felt like Robert Downey Jr. in tropic thunder but most of the darkness washed out in the morning. I did not know how to explain myself at work the next day when out of the blue I showed up tan. Everybody looked amazing on Tuesday. For a moment there I thought it was a Chip and Dale's tryout.

Muscle Power Guys Weigh In...

2009-05-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

The official results are not in yet, but we got a glimpse of some of the competitors as they tanned their pasty, white, hairless bodies. These guys were looking lean and strong! Look for several more photos to be posted soon!

Chicken anyone?

2009-05-04T15:22:00.000-07:00

Well tomorrow is our last day of the competition and let me tell you it has been one hell of a ride. We have all worked our asses off, some of you literally. I feel like I am drowning from all the water Carla is having us drink. 2 gallons a day. Maybe if that was beer we could chug that much. I feel like I'm in college again doing water bongs instead of beer bongs. That gallon jug is permanently stuck to my head. Who in this competition isn't tired of eating chicken and asparagus? I just want to grab the food off of someone else's plate and stuff it into my mouth. This no carb thing is killing me. Watching my kids eat grilled cheese sandwiches last night while I ate another helping of chicken and asparagus nearly killed me. The cheese looked so good oozing out the sides of the lightly grilled bread. Can't you just taste it. Well boys its all over tomorrow and we can eat till the cows come home. YEEEE HAAAA! and it is Cinco De Mayo, so let the margaritas begin. I have had so much fun posting my thoughts on the blog and will miss it, but good luck to you all at the final weigh in. I feel like a competitor on UFC going to my weigh in. Hope you like the results. I do!

the finish line...

2009-05-04T15:16:00.000-07:00

After training for weeks... the finish line. One final sprint. Do I have the energy? The answer is a simple yes or no. I can give up. I can piss off the last 9 weeks. Or I can start the final sprint. How sweet it is to see the finish line...

You Can't Handle the Truth!

2009-05-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

I love that line in that movie with Jack. Well its time the truth comes out. A lot of posts in the beginning were praising VPX on how awesome the product is and it's great taste. I think they have a great product and I have gotten great results. But lets be honest on the taste. The Ready To Drink shakes are the bomb. I have not had a better tasting protein drink, and the 40g's of protein is great. But the real truth is that the NO-Shotgun and NO- Synthesize tastes like crap. Great results but spend more time on taste guys. The fake sugar substitute is way too sweet and by the time I get to the bottom of the glass it tastes like ground up aspirin, NASTY! Several times when I slammed the Shotgun and then did Synthesize right after I got sick. One time at the gym I actually threw up and then finished my workout. It was like a purge after a night of binge drinking and you don't want to wake up with that hangover. So I really think that they need to go back to the drawing board and find some better tasting stuff. I have tried many of the NO products, like NO-Explode and Full blown extreme and personally have gotten bigger pumps and they taste much better. I'm not slamming VPX, its a good product and I got great results, but go work on the flavors a little more, no more watermelon. Put the same effort into the taste as you did with the Protein shakes, then you'll have me convinced.

Fat and Skinny

2009-04-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

Fat and Skinny had a race, up and down the pillow case, Fat fell down and Skinny won the race..

I think my grandmother first told me that little tidbit. Well 8 weeks ago my studio partner and I were asked by Carla to enter this competition. I am the skinny one and well my partner is the heavy one. At first I wasn't going to enter because I was scheduled for rotator cuff surgery for my torn rotator cuff but I decided to postpone it till after the competition. I knew going into it I couldn't win due to my injury and couldn't do half of the exercises without extreme pain. But after my studio mate decided to enter I thought I'd do it along side him to keep him in the game. I have seen great results in both him and I in the last few weeks. He has lost over 20lbs and can do more than one pull up now, I think. I am really proud of his determination to stay on the diet plan and hit all his work outs. I haven't been the best at the diet but I didn't have all that weight to lose, my gaol was to gain so I felt like I could be a little more liberal on the diet. Well it's one week left and he expects to lose another 10 by the end and I expect to kick his ass. The after photos will be amazing I'm sure for everyone. Thanks again to everyone involved in the challenge especially Carla for all your hard work on this. Hope you like the results. Now finally I can go get this shoulder fixed.. ouch...

GREAT JOB, GUYS!

2009-04-23T15:01:00.000-07:00

I just wanted you guys to know that I read your blogs and you all really inspire me! I admire your discipline and dedication and all your hard work will be well worth it soon enough! Keep it up and I LOVE all the funny stories! You all crack me up....Brian, you make me shed a tear. I'm cheering for you!

~Liza

stay the path...

2009-04-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Life has a way of throwing out curveballs, twists, and all sorts of turns. All of which will detour our training plans. I need to be able to roll along without getting derailed. I need to stay the path... Which is easier said then done! Temptations are everywhere! From watching my co-workers eating syrup soaked pancakes to partying with friends. There are only 2 weeks left in this challenge. That is 13 days, 78 meals, 15 workouts, and not one beer. Easier said then done! One worry I don't have is with my supplements. I am stocked up on NO-SHOTGUN, NO-SYNTHESIZE, AND PROTEIN SHAKES. All of which help me blast through Carla's workout plan. All I have to do is stay on the path... Easier said then done!

2009-04-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

Well its now the 8th week and the light at the end of the tunnel has been pushed back another week. I now have to wait another week to eat the Easter Apple Pie in my freezer, not to mention BEER! That being said, my jeans are looser and my shirts are more snug. I have never looked like this before. When I look in the mirror, it seems like I am seeing someone else's body. Gee that will be even more weird when I get waxed. I sure am looking forward to that, NOT. Did I say NOT, I thought so.

Shifting for Sure

2009-04-17T16:49:00.000-07:00

This is great... my lady is giving me those looks again.

Week 7

2009-04-13T14:32:00.000-07:00

Its the beginning of week 7 and the home stretch is almost in sight. I have shed the fat and now its time to put on the bulk. I am looking forward to the next two weeks to see how much muscle weight I can gain. Thus far I have not noticed a considerable weight gain. I chalk that up to turning the fat lbs into muscle lbs. The diet is much easier to get down, although making all that food is still no fun. I sure hope there is a massive BBQ after this is over with tons of BEEEEEERRR. MMMMMMM BEEEEEEERRR

Do you...

2009-04-06T14:09:00.000-07:00

Remember when? I remember when I first layed my eyses on a serious bodybuilder. I was in high school and working out at the city recreation center. I remember seeing this huge man lifting huge amounts of weight. I remember thinking to myself how is this possible. I had never seen a squat bar bend to the point I thought it might break in two pieces. Of course the bar didn't break and he just keep piling on the weights. Amazing to see what the human body is capable of doing. I got to know this bodybuilder and we soon became friends. We trained together for a couple of years and I gained an enourmous amount of knowledge about this sport of bodybuilding. We eventually starting training at seperate gyms and went our seperate ways. As time goes by, as we know it does, I lost focus. My time was spent in a lot of different ways over the next few years but rarely in the gym. I was hesitant to start this challenge because I have had no desire to do this sport in years. I am thankful I did. My interest has been sparked again. Fueled by the new VPX products and a killer workout routine! I am ready to begin week 6. Happy lifting everyone!

Finishing Strong

2009-04-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

Well, all I can say is that if you want to notice some change, go train with Jackie in the morning, along with Kendal at The Point Athletic Club on Mondays... I don't remember being this torn up since Freshman College Football 2-a-days... stairs are not my friends.

I am looking forward to getting the VPX products back in the bloodstream. A few days off was a great eye opener regarding how much they are supporting my training. I feel good, I'm looking better and I am excited to Finish Strong! See you all at Red Rocks on Saturday!

Don't quit now!

2009-04-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

Week 5 is going strong. Hit my legs hard on Monday can barely walk today. Thanks for that extra tri sets on my quads. Thought I would put up a few photos of my workout since nobody else seems to want to put photos on the blog. My studio mate Jason thought he would take creative license with one of my photos and this is the result of going 2 days without my NO-Shotgun.Ok I wasn't going to post it but what the hell who cares. Those noodle arms are going to win this whole thing.

I think one thing that is holding me back is I don't have a partner to work out with so I'm going solo on this. I just moved back down to Denver and I'm getting some help from my trainer friend Adam Bratten with Tessera Performance. He has been helping me out a couple of days a week now so I thought I post a couple of photos of him kicking my ass.

This was Back and Triceps day.

My numbers are going up
Reverse grip tricep push downs are the bomb.. feel the burn.

Bent over rows and Roman Dead lifts hurt like hell. My hammies were aching for days.

I'll keep you all posted on the progress and results of the VPX supps.

Keep it going men. See you at the end.

VPX changes my career

2009-03-30T10:01:00.000-07:00

Only after 4 weeks VPX has changed my entire life. I started this program not expecting much but after the supplements provided by VPX and Carla's extreme workout and her "Biggest Gainer" diet plan. At first I thought I was going to be a candidate on the "Biggest Loser" after I saw all the food I was supposed to eat. But hitting it hard in the gym has consumed all the intake and produced results.

After my newly acquired physique, Hollywood has been calling and I have now been cast for 3 new remakes of older movies. Here are a few of my trailer photos.

Comando is my first new release. After my success with that movie and critics raving about my new body from VPX, I was cast for a remake of Conan the Barbarian.

Carla's Chest days have really paid off, just look at those pecs! My arms have increased dramatically as well. Doing drop sets on my biceps and triceps have really made the difference in my new career beating Brad Pitt for the part of Conan.

Finally one of this summers real blockbusters is going to be the sequel to 300, "350" named after my new bench press weight.

So I just want to thank Carla and all the people over at VPX for their support in my new career and continued success to everyone in the challenge, keep up the good work but sorry that Hollywood didn't find all of you.

Seriously VPX is the bomb.

End of week 4...

2009-03-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

Kudos to VPX! I find myself with bundles of extra energy in the gym. The Shotgun sets me perfect for a great workout. The Synthesize keeps me going strong. I have not had this type of pump in the gym from any other supplement. Add along Carla's workout routine and you have a dynamite combination.

March 29th, 2009

2009-03-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Ending week four I have noticed a significant difference in my waistline and my energy level. I feel increased strength as well. I am experincing more definition in my abdominal muscles. Carlas challenging weekly work out plan together with the diet and the vpx supplements have been the best combination I have experienced for transforming my body quickly. I have found that the supplements have a great flavor so I actually look forward to them and the protein shake at night has replaced my craving for sweets. I am very excited to see what happens in the next four weeks.

Midway Point in VPX Cahllenge

2009-03-29T11:36:00.001-07:00

We are getting ready to start the final 4 weeks of the challenge, and my workout partner (Mr. Watren) decides to go on a cruise. I hope he enjoys the Carribean! In reference to the supplements, The Shotgun has enough giddy-up in it to make early morning workouts easier, and the Synthesis seems to stave off hunger until I can get breakfast going. Shotgun gives me a better pump, and a longer pump than anything else I have tried. Pretty impressed so far. The RTD (vanilla) tastes very good, easy to drink etc....The workouts are great, back to basics of hard and heavy. I didn't realize how much I missed that type of routine. The food has been what I expected, a lot of it and clean to boot. Not much different from what I normally eat, just a difference in quantity. Through week 4, I have gained 9.5 lbs, and thru the food and training, strength is gaining. My muscles have filled out, and I feel pretty good. I'm curious to see how a 47 year old will compare with the "Young Guns"!

Time to re-organize

2009-03-29T06:21:00.000-07:00

Week 4: Okay, I wasn't as strict on the diet this week but I did do the workouts. Traveled this week to The East Coast and to The West Coast. It was a college hunting trip on the West Coast. My cheat meal came early (Pizza). Thank goodness for VPX shakes. The 40 grams of protein taste great and travel well. I think my favorite flavor is Banana.

I found the calves I lost a few years ago

2009-03-29T06:14:00.001-07:00

Week 3: Okay, thanks VPX and especially thanks Carla. Ms. Sanchez' two minutes of torture on the calves left me barely able to walk for a few days. I did as Carla suggested and added NO Synthesize during my workouts. This was especially effective with respect to feeling better post-workout. In addition, I wasn't as hungry post workout. I could wait a little longer to eat which was convenient given the travel. I started the week with legs in Boston and did the rest in NYC and Denver. This week I froze about 1/2 my meals and had to buy VPX shakes on the road but found them easily at GNC. Shout out to the iPhone peeps for making it hard to cheat. The best food in Manhattan is at Pump in Mid town. They will cook to order and specialize in food for people trying to eat healthy (Huge amounts of protein if you want it). I am now down 4 belt notches and my weight is climbing. I actually expected to drop more weight so I know what that means. Double cardio soon....

I am still sore but making a lot of progress

2009-03-29T06:09:00.001-07:00

Week 2: I forgot to mention that I traveled last week over 3,500 miles but still managed to get in my workouts. I am on the road again this week to Florida. I actually prepared my food in advance on Sunday, bagged everything and froze it for the week. My colleagues laugh at me for checking a cooler but it seems like they always call for food at some point during the week. I did not go hungry. It was easy to bag the Shotgun and Synthesize into plastic bags, label it and add it to the shake mixer I travel with. I found the NO Shotgun especially helpful since I was getting up to do my workouts at the equivalent of 3am Denver time. I lost another belt notch this week (three total) and my weight stayed steady (down 10 lbs).

Okay, I am a little sore

2009-03-29T06:04:00.001-07:00

Week 1: I forgot how much this hurts. Week one was not easy. I stepped right into the workouts and after doing legs the first day was sore for about 5 days. I was not well organized on the diet but ate well and supplemented exactly as ordered by Carla Sanchez utilizing the VPX shakes (two per day). In particular, I took the NO Shotgun pre-workout and the NO Synthesize post workout. What I found most interesting (aside from being incredibly sore from the workouts) was that after drinking the NO Synthesize post workout I didn't have the normal post workout crash. I went down two belt notches and lost 10 lbs in the first 10 days.

2009-03-27T15:07:00.000-07:00

Although not officially in the competition, I am following the workout program and diet. I must say that I have seen substantial gains in my strength and size. I compare it to my high school years when I was a complete stud. The only thing missing is my mullet and souped-up Chevy Nova. Kudos to my wife for the diet, excellent workouts and great tasting VPX products. The NO shotgun and NO synthesize not only taste good but are also delivering great results. My stamina in the operating room has improved and my incisions are straight- no jitters or shakes from the products.

End of week 4

2009-03-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

I love the SHOTGUN! No need for coffee in the morning. To date I have lost 13lbs and I feel great. Cant wait to run the Rocks tomorrow.

Nearing the end of Week 4

2009-03-26T17:27:00.000-07:00

The workouts are getting longer and harder, but I must say that working out with a group of guys is very cool. Its hard to find guys to workout with that have similar goals and somewhat of the same schedule. It is also a huge help to have a trainer with ample knowledge who pushes to your limit. Working out today with out a trainer today, I was hesitant to put up bigger weight.

I sure am glad the VPX products are tasty compared to many others I have tried. They are a little sweet but mixed with more water its great. Drinking them with extra water helps me get to the "gallon of water per day." The VPX protein shakes really kick ass, especially the chocolate.

the 2 min calves is brutal!

2009-03-25T09:15:00.000-07:00

that 2 sets of 2 minute calves was awesome but freaking brutal! worth all the pain but man it was crazy!

needed a boost during the day

2009-03-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

so with the workouts i feel great and i have tons on energy to complete the workout, but about 2 hours later i start to feel that crash coming. beyond that the suplements work great but i wish the no shotgun stimulants lasted much longer. the workouts have been good and im working my body to the point of muscle failure which may be why im losing all the stimluants energy.

On to week 4

2009-03-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

So starting week 4 and almost half way through the challenge. Carla's workouts are killer and I agree with the calves comments. They feel like they are going to rip out of my skin when I do the 2 minutes. I am starting to notice big differences in my body now. No longer am I the skinny fat kid. My belly is shrinking off and more muscle is packing on. My weight has stayed the same but my pants are fitting much looser which shows I am replacing that fat with muscle. I am really excited to see how I look at the end of this. A great added bonus to this program is the amount of energy I have gained. I always had such a hard time getting up in the morning but now have a ton of energy and am waking with a readiness to start the day. For me this is a huge change since the snooze button was the best invention ever in my mind.

The VPX Link

2009-03-23T18:05:00.000-07:00

With all different levels of distractions we have throughout the day, it's been a true blessing to have the structure and support that this challenge brings. The biggest lesson learned thus far has been the fact that it is never just one thing that brings transformation. It's not just one good meal, one good training session, or one good supplement... it's linking together the combination and constancy of many things that bring the results wanted. Understanding this has helped me get it done. The VPX product line has been crucial for pushing me past the breaking point as well as assisting my recovery so I can get up and do it again. I'm getting my body back... but most important, my mental strength is growing as well.

2009-03-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

I just got done with the Red Rocks workout, I have not done anything like that since some of our team college football workouts, there was no way I could have gotten through that without the no shotgun I took before. I felt great but I am a little worried to see how I am going to feel tomorrow morning.

midweek 3...

2009-03-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

Anyone else feel like they needed one of these after that calf workout?

End of the 3rd Week

2009-03-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

This is my 1st blog for the VPX Men's Challenge and things are going much better than I ever thought they would. At the beginning I could't eat all of the food that was on my menu (3900 calories worth) and now my body craves it. Every 2.5 hours or so I am hungry. I have been working out pretty consistently since August and have seen some results. At the end of the 3rd week I have lost what belly I had and have increased muscle by at leats 2x what I had before I started on the VPX products and diet. Before VPX a bench press of 135 lbs was great for me and now getting 155 lbs up 4x is not a problem. I have gone from 415lbs on leg press to 500 lbs 8 x. It sure is fun seeing these kinds of results.

mid way through week 3

2009-03-19T10:33:00.000-07:00

So I am on my 3rd week now and everything is going great. The VPX products are much better tasting than I would have expected and the shakes are very tasty. The workouts that Carla provides are great and keep my body guessing always as to what comes next. I would have to say that what I am sure is making the biggest difference is my diet. I always eat a little healthy but used to constantly skip breakfast and not eat the amount that I needed to in order to really gain muscle. Now I am eating way more calories than I ever have (3700) and watching my belly shrink. The diet along with the VPX products will help take my body to new levels. Can't wait to see where I am next week at the mid way point.

Week 2

2009-03-18T18:34:00.001-07:00

I am kicking it into high gear!!! I was never a guy that followed a supplement schedule before this. Like most guys I know I would see a product in a magazine, run to GNC and buy it, take it for a week or so, it would taste gross, then it would sit on my shelf til I tossed it out. The VPX products taste great and are so easy to take. One before my work out one after and the RTD shake as my evening shack. My body is feeling great and it is making my work outs just fly by with a great pump and fast recovery time. I cant wait to see my end results!!!

Week 1

2009-03-18T18:26:00.000-07:00

Week 1 was really tough for me. Not only was it a shock to my system getting up extra early before work to get to the gym, but the diet was tough because I had a hard time eating all the food. To make matters worse I had a touch of food poisoning the Saturday before so it made taking the NO-Shotgun impossible. By day three I had found that taking it with orange juice instead of water made it easier to take. The best part are the ready to drink protein shakes. They all taste so good that it is almost like my dessert for the day.

loving the vpx brand!

2009-03-18T18:23:00.000-07:00

I have to say i am freaking impressed with the the vpx products I'm currently taking. the no shotgun helps me not only get that extra energy to workout every 4:30 am in morning, but i feel stronger and have gotten better results than i could have hoped! the rtds are great the banana rtd is great its like having a desert but its all good for you. thus far three weeks in and i feel great and the products have definitely made there mark on me. I'm seeing more definition in my chest and my biceps are becoming much more defined. all around at this point i feel great and i hope that things continue to progress as great as they have been....the champ is coming...

Extreme results

2009-03-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

Heading into week 3 Carla has stepped up our workout routine. Monday is usually legs day and the new routine didn't fail to deliver. After copious amounts of squats, presses and extensions Carla decided to make sure we couldn't walk for the rest of the day. She ended our legs with a nice 2 minutes straight of calf raises. It may sound easy to you regular body builders but for us lay persons it was my demise. I have decided to post the before and after photos of my scrawny little calves. I have always been a skinny guy my whole life but thanks to Carla and the generous people at VPX that is soon changing. With one scoop of NO-Shotgun for my pre-workout drink and doubling up on my NO-Synthesize, one during workouts and one after, my gains are starting to mount. As the photos will show.

Before!!

and

After!!!

Results not typical for every user.

Please consult your physician before attempting to do any kind of photoshop on your own.

On a serious note the program is going well and I expect to kick some ass in the end. HA!

Rob H