SuperPump 250 Vs. BSN N.O. Xplode [Review]

Remember a couple weeks ago when I posted about the supplement savings event for WheyCheap.com? I was really excited to try Gaspari Nutrition's SuperPump 250 so I purchased it the day it was on sale. I must say that N.O. Xplode is still my #1 favorite as far as preworkout drinks go.

The SuperPump 250 has a great taste to it. We got the tropical punch flavor and the taste is actually pretty phenomenal. I was able to drink it much easier than I can N.O. Xplode. To me it kind of tasted like cotton candy bubble gum, but not as bad. I was a bit surprised by how good it actually tasted.

After using the SuperPump 250 prior to a few workouts, I didn't really notice much of a difference than if I had not taken any preworkout drink at all. There was no real energy rush and I didn't feel any "super pumps".

I'll continue to finish what I have left, but I don't think I'll be buying the SuperPump 250 again. Some people swear by the stuff, which is why I decided to try it, but it didn't make much of a difference to me. It could be because I have already been taking N.O. Xplode though? Either way, Bodybuilding.com offers free samples of SuperPump 250 so you can try it out for yourself and see.

N.O. Xplode gives me awesome energy, especially for doing cardio and I also seem to be able to lift more weight on the days I train when taking the N.O.. I hate cardio so I usually rely on my N.O. to get me through it. It seems that people either prefer the N.O. Xplode or the SuperPump so you'll just have to see which one suits you best! =)

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This past weekend has been hell! Well...the highlight was that I found my wedding dress! But...I have been sick ever since. The worst cold I've had in a long time. I have no voice, my throat hurts and my head feels like it's going to explode.

On the bright side of things, I have some deals for you that you might wanna check out!

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A Dren Update! :)

I have been receiving questions about my Dren experience, and how it's going so I thought I would give everyone an update. :)

*Also, if you have experience using Dren, please feel free to post your thoughts in a comment.

Let me just say...this stuff is POWERFUL! On the days I take a Dren, I must wake up before 8am if I want to take it and not have sleeping problems that night. As far as I can tell, that's the only downfall. But, my fiance does take it too on occasion and he has no problem taking it later in the day and still being able to sleep that same night.

I have tried other fat burners and Dren is my favorite by far! What I love most about it, is that it still allows me to be hungry. With other pills, I wouldn't feel hungry all day and then would begin to feel sick because I hadn't eaten. With Dren, I was able to eat 6-7 small meals a day NO PROBLEM! I had also lost 2 pounds that first week I started to take it, I'm continuing to lose inches and I haven't gained anything back.

Dren also helped my workouts. I was able to really focus on my exercises and do my cardio activities for a longer time than normal, and I HATE cardio. I would take Dren just for the fact that it helped me to stay focused on my running.

In my experience, I would give Dren 5 stars out of 5. :) Different supplements are different for everyone, but this one is my favorite and it does just what I wanted it to do.

Also, the pills are yellow and somewhat big...but guess what? They don't stick like other supplements can! LOL!

If you are interested in purchasing Dren, or reading more about it, click on the image below.

Sunday back workout

<---(This photo was taken just 4 weeks into my weight training program--9 weeks after I had my 2nd son [5/28/08]. I will be posting updated photos soon!)

I know, I know...I'm a couple days behind with posting my workouts--please excuse me.

I couldn't perform my back workout on Friday like I normally do because I stubbed my toe and was unable to wear my shoes comfortably. :( It's always good to switch it up anyway, but working out on a Sunday was not my favorite! My back is still a little sore today so I know I worked those muscles well-I love this feeling!

*Also, I should note that this was the first day I had taken Dren. Holy crap for energy! I noticed that my weight and reps were higher than last week and that makes me happy. :)

Deadlifts: 50# 1 set x 12 reps, 60# 1 set x 10 reps, 65# 1 set x 12 reps

Lat pulldowns: 45# 3 sets x 10 reps

Seated rows: 45# 1 set x 15 reps, 50# 1 set x 12 reps, 55# 1 set x 10 reps

Good mornings: 55# 3 sets x 12 reps

My first day on Dren!

Today marks my first day of using Dren. I just took it about an hour ago and I am already starting to feel the effects. My weight has been fluctuating right around 140 lbs for a few weeks now, so I'm going to try using Dren to see if I can start burning more fat again - in addition to my regular fitness regimen.

I spent a couple of hours researching Dren online, including reading the reviews, and people seem to be raving about it so I'm excited to see if my body fat percentage will start to decrease. I still have a few more fat pounds that I would like to lose.

I am not one of those people to just take a fat-burning supplement without implementing a diet and exercise plan; I will be working out hard like I always do, but I'm just hoping the Dren will give me a little nudge that I seem to be needing right now.

I'm already noticing an increase in my energy levels and I feel like I should be working out right now, so I probably will soon. I wasn't able to workout my back on Friday like I normally would because I stubbed one of my toes and it hurt to put my shoes on. :(

Yep...sometimes I'm a clutz!

I will definitely keep you posted on any side effects I have or if I feel that Dren really does work. My thoughts right now are...so far so good!

N.O. - Xplode is FANTASTIC!

"Once you try it, you will never train without it." <~~~I honestly live by that! This stuff is really amazing. I first started taking NO Xplode about 4 weeks ago and it really makes a difference in my workout performance. My workouts are longer, I'm more focused and I'm even able to lift more when I do take it prior to working out.

I keep a training journal of each workout and I also blog about it. With NO Xplode you are supposed to cycle it, meaning take it for 12 weeks and then off for 4 weeks. After looking through my training journal, I realized that it was harder for me, at first, to lift the same amount of weight I had been when I was taking NO Xplode. Working your muscles to the max is important for muscle growth. Just be careful not to over work them and injure yourself.

NO Xplode is designed to increase energy, focus, endurance, strength and pumps. I whole-heartedly agree. I hate doing cardio without NO Xplode. It also contains ZERO sugar and the taste is pretty good too. You simply take NO Xplode about 30 minutes prior to workout and then you'll be good to go.

I highly recommend this product. One 1.81 lbs. tub will give you 40 servings. I personally only take a 1/2 serving, if that, because I don't need a full serving, so my tub actually lasts twice as long - 80 workouts? Not too shabby!

BSN NO-Xplode, 1.81 Lbs., Fruit Punch Amplify Mental Focus, Performance, Strength, & Training Intensity!