Feeling the Niacin burn
This year I have made some changes in my approach to training. Primarily, I have incorporated Scivation training and diet principles. Although my diet is my weakest link (as always) I have made some good gains with the iron. I think the biggest factor to my success is maintaining a lifting log. Using the workout program from Scivation Cut Diet, I have increased my strength and stamina in the gym. The trainings logs are a great tool to maintain focus and continue to push my limits. Since January, I have been performing 4 sets of 12-15 reps for the various workouts. I am now transitioning to 5 sets of 10 reps which means the load is increasing. I’m looking forward to when I get to 6-10 reps so I can focus on adding the iron.
I still need to improve on cardio and manage my diet consistenly. I have no plans to ever compete so I think I give myself too much slack with the diet. During the day, I’m solid on the diet but in the evening, specifically between 7pm and bed, I tend to eat & drink crap.
I feel that I am beginning to dial-in my supplements after months of trials. I recently started taking Dialene and whoa, I wasn’t prepared for the effects. The high levels of Niacin light me up as if I spent the night in a tanning bed. I become very flush, like a beet, and my skin feels like it’s on fire. I also feel the calming, more like numbing, effects as well. This will last about 20-30 minutes and seems to affect me more in the morning vs. the afternoon when I take the second dose.
