EC STACKS?

[jrb1980]

1. If taking half the usual dose (25/200) gives you the pump up feeling and acts to supress your appetite to an acceptable standard, should you still take the recommened dose if you can tolerate it fine? Why?


2. When you start an EC stack, should be be limiting coffee consumption? Do I need to switch to decaf?

Thanks

[Mandy]

2. I've always heard not to put in any additional stimulants when using the EC stack. I do know I get little heart pitter patters if I take a dose of EC then drink coffee or anything like that. I follow the directions and warnings of Ephedra. I take it smart. I don't add additional caffeine besides the 200 mg with it every 4-6 hours.

[PowerManDL]

When it comes to drugs, more is always better.

[Jen]

Originally posted by PowerManDL@May 23 2006, 05:47 AM
When it comes to drugs, more is always better.
:laugh: :finger:

[Brandi]

I take EC and then drink half a pot of coffee. :cool:

[Erik]

[/quote]1. If taking half the usual dose (25/200) gives you the pump up feeling and acts to supress your appetite to an acceptable standard, should you still take the recommened dose if you can tolerate it fine? Why?
[/quote]

Yes. Start low and build up over time as tolerance increases.



2. When you start an EC stack, should be be limiting coffee consumption? Do I need to switch to decaf?

I'd reduce it personally.

[Jewel99]

Originally posted by Brandi@May 23 2006, 08:43 AM
I take EC and then drink half a pot of coffee. :cool:
Ditto. But that doesn't mean that's what I recommend. :lol:

[jrb1980]

I felt like an olympic althlete doing my hills after my stack this morning. :)


Two more ?:

1. How far in advance of my workout should I take it?

2. And since I workout at 6/6:30am, I would take my next dose with lunch but does that mean I should expect to crash after work? On days where my program requires me to lift after work (around 6) should I take my second dose later?

thanks for your help.

[Brandi]

Originally posted by Jewel99@May 23 2006, 06:51 AM
Ditto. But that doesn't mean that's what I recommend. :lol:
Exactly! :lol:

[GraceGirl]

Originally posted by jrb1980@May 23 2006, 12:02 AM
2. When you start an EC stack, should be be limiting coffee consumption? Do I need to switch to decaf?

When I started taking my stack, I didn't drink any coffee, opting for decaf instead. As my body got used to the dose, I felt a little more confident drinking coffee, but I still limited it to about 1-2 cups versus my typical 4-5, and I always drank it between my stack dosage (never right before or right after). I haven't had any problems!!

[PowerManDL]

I'm still the stimulant king. 80mcg of clen + a cup of green tea + a huge-ass latte from Dunkin' Donuts.

I haven't slept for like four days now.

[Erik]

Originally posted by PowerManDL@May 23 2006, 02:36 PM
I'm still the stimulant king. 80mcg of clen + a cup of green tea + a huge-ass latte from Dunkin' Donuts.

I haven't slept for like four days now.
You really need help. :ban:

[jrb1980]

Originally posted by jrb1980@May 23 2006, 04:11 PM
I felt like an olympic althlete doing my hills after my stack this morning. :)


Two more ?:

1. How far in advance of my workout should I take it?

2. And since I workout at 6/6:30am, I would take my next dose with lunch but does that mean I should expect to crash after work? On days where my program requires me to lift after work (around 6) should I take my second dose later?

thanks for your help.
Bump this ?

[PowerManDL]

1) I usually count on 20-30 minutes for it to kick in good. Of course the blood flow and arousal of lifting kicks it up a notch as well.

2) I'd take it closer to the workout if concerned about energy. Also no reason you couldn't make it three doses, either by adding one or splitting it up.

[Lexy007]

Okay what!
You can actually buy an EC stack... what I mean is, all in one pill form?
I was told ephedra, one shot of espresso/coffee (or cup), one aspirin (if doing ECA stack).
Have I been lied to?! :blink:

[Erik]

Originally posted by Lexy007@May 24 2006, 11:16 PM
Okay what!
You can actually buy an EC stack... what I mean is, all in one pill form?
I was told ephedra, one shot of espresso/coffee (or cup), one aspirin (if doing ECA stack).
Have I been lied to?! :blink:
Just buy straight ephedrine HCL and caffeine tabs. Aspirin is unnecessary.

[Strive2Define]

Originally posted by Thunder+May 24 2006, 11:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Thunder @ May 24 2006, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Lexy007@May 24 2006, 11:16 PM
Okay what&#33;
You can actually buy an EC stack... what I mean is, all in one pill form?
I was told ephedra, one shot of espresso/coffee (or cup), one aspirin (if doing ECA stack).
Have I been lied to?&#33; :blink:
Just buy straight ephedrine HCL and caffeine tabs. Aspirin is unnecessary. [/b][/quote]
WHAT exactly is the aspirin for?