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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Product Review: UN Torrent 3.28lbs Cherry Blast

I recently reviewed Real Gains as one of the components of my UN Mass Stack.

This right here is the other part of it.



UN Torrent, a post-workout nutrition (PWO) product. It's simply incredible. I'm thinking of making this my staple food on my workout days. Yes, I called it food. Bite me.

It's literally instant gratification drinking this after busting my ass in the gym. The smooth tangy ice cold shake is like a panacea that washes away all my pain and troubles. Just the thought of this simple pleasure that awaits the end of a workout is enough to spur me on but I must care not to let temptation rule the day, shortening my ROM, discounting my reps and whatnot for sake of tasting Torrent. Oh, what a love-hate relationship this is going to be...

With a supplement?! God, I must be going crazy.

Anyway, it's I wasn't kidding about how good it tastes and feels taking this supp after an intense workout. If that isn't motivation enough, then the results that go along with it is sure to bowl anyone over. Anyone serious enough about working out that is.

Just the other night when House-Breaker came home, I was sitting on my bench chilling out half-naked when he said, "OMFGKNNCCBBBQ! U TAKING STEROIDS OR WHAT?"

Like Snoop Doggy Dogg, I just turned to him slowly and said, "Don't need no dope ta get dem' ropes. Just Torrent baby, fo' shizzle mah nizzle," as I pointed to my awesome stack on the dining table.

With 20 grams of protein from hydrolyzed whey, 8 grams of BCAAs, 3 grams of a creatine blend and waxy maize starch for rapid nutrient shuttling, it's no wonder this is a winning formula.

I'm only careful not to overdo my creatine intake since there're 3 grams here already. Sometimes I do take a pure creatine supplement on workout days. Even the occasional pre-workout contains creatine so none of that either. Oh yes, no Xtend either (damn!) since that'll be overdoing the BCAAs. One can get an itching or tingling sensative if overdosed on these aminos. See how much goes into Torrent... it literally cuts out the need for other stuff. That's what a good PWO does.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Product Review: UN Real Gains 6.85lbs Cookies & Cream

I've recently started on a superb stack of which this is one of the components.


UN Real Gains and it ain't called that for no reason. This is one serious lean mass gainer.

It's been awhile since I last tasted this fine shake... maybe close to a year as I was trying out other products.

When Universal Nutrition recently released Real Gains in an all new Cookies & Cream flavour, I knew I had to try it so like a ship returning to familiar port, I carted off a 6.85lbs tub home. The container itself looks different now being all black and labeled to reflect Universal Nutrition's classic iconography. Sweet...

The whiff of the product itself is not very enticing I must say. But I brushed that aside since I'm no stranger to it... could be just the new flavour.

Mixability has improved a lot and the taste.... phenomenal! The cookie bits aren't too noticeable but the blend itself is perfect. Not too sweet like Muscle Juice's rendition of the flavour.

With 52 grams of protein, just the right amount of carbs and minimal sugar and fats, this gainer is really about quality gains. Though the calories doesn't hit four digits per serve, I think that can be played to an advantage. For example, I actually take it about an hour before bed when I don't really need so many calories. The casein content works wonders to keep my body fuelled for growth as I sleep.

I just hope I don't get addicted to this stuff.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

My UN Mass Stack


UN Real Gains and Torrent... these two potent powders go together like Tango and Cash.

It's been a week into my stack and I'm getting results already. It's not like I've been keeping tabs on my bodypart dimensions but I know I'm on the right track when I'm getting the right compliments.

I'll review each of these supps sometimes soon...