heh, dunno if I'll get some flaming for this or not.
Thought I'd try out Thermopure from myprotein (
http://www.myprotein.co.uk/capsules-tablets-softgels/weight-loss/thermopure/) It gets good reviews, it's cheap, and I thought i'd give it a go!
Now I'm not really on a 'plan' to cut or bulk, if anything it aligns slightly with what I thinkFreefaller's methodology is of a lifestyle change, eating clean, working hard. Since Thermopure doesn't seem to have anything 'crazy' in it, and doesnt have scary effects of things like Hot Rox (seeing flashing lights etc!), I bought some in the hope that it may accelerate some fat loss. While fat loss isnt a huge goal for me, it's always nice, and if this supplement works? Brilliant, if not? it was only just a bit more than a tenner anyway! I'm by no means 'fat' at all by the way, 5ft 11, 75kg, nothing is hanging over my belt line and I fit perfectly into medium clothing.
Took my first dosage today, today's workout was cardio/running, (I've got a 5k next week
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), took 3 tabs about 15 minutes before I got to the gym, I was using a treadmill today for some speedwork/intervals. My stomach felt warm, like drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Within 5 minutes of my warm up I was sweating, not hugely, but normally takes about 10 mins for it to kick in normally in my warmup. I was expecting this anyway from reading peoples experiences.
Then something happened which others experience, about halfway through my HIIT, I was able to go through the intense section, have 60 seconds active rest, then just feel full of energy going into the next part, I ended up going for longer than I usually do, sweat was pouring off me, and I felt great! This is due to I guess the Caffeine in it (I drink coffee profusely so was surprised I still felt the affect) and possibly some other stuff, but I felt like I could go on forever!
Afterwards I certainly felt like I had a REALLY good workout, can't wait till tomorrow's weights workout to see what this brings and if the boost will push me further.
Now...all this could be placebo, all due to the caffeine, the combination of sweating and feeling like I'm having a hard workout, or anything really.
But if consistantly it helps me to work a lot harder, and if it does at least 'assist' in me to lose fat, then this is a thumbs up, I will report back about this in a week's time.