Unfair Advantage

HS and I tried Unfair Advantage a number of years ago but reorder it because of the price. It worked as advertised but I couldn't justify paying $60 for 30 doses. However, I was several years younger and in much better shape. I didn't feel like I need the extra boost. 

Fast forward to now and some days I definitely feel like I need a little extra oomph. Ok, let's be honest, most days I feel like I need a little extra oomph. 

Trying Again

About two weeks ago I was ordering some more Brain Octane Oil and as I was shopping, I noticed that Unfair Advantage was on sale. I added it to my cart and hoped it worked as good as I remembered.

I'm not sure if the ampules make it seem more potent or if its to
keep you from taking too much.

My Results

Ok, I can tell you that it makes me feel more focused, clears up my brain fog, and gives me energy, but those are really subjective results. My friends probably believe me when I tell them stuff like that, but if you don't know me, why should you believe it. Let me offer hard evidence of the affects of Unfair Advantage. 

From my workout results below, can you tell which day I took Unfair Advantage before my run?

 

Take a look at March 2. 8:40 average pace! It's been almost two years since I ran at that pace and that was on a treadmill, not the rolling American River Trail. I was shocked when I got home and realized what my average pace had been. Of course, my first inclination is to start taking Unfair Advantage before every workout, but I think I will save it for longer runs and of course races. Watch out 55-59 ladies!

So What's In This Stuff

Here's what the Bulletproof site says about their product: 

Say goodbye to the caffeine jitters—Unfair Advantage is your ticket to clean, clear energy and brain fuel. This energy supplement is made with PQQ, CoQ10 and Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil, ingredients that work on the cellular level to fuel your mitochondria. Fuel your brain and body with Unfair Advantage.†

Here's a breakdown of the ingredients and links to a few external references:

Caprylic Acid Triglycerides

This is a fancy name for MCT oil or in this case Brain Octane Oil (C8). Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) contain fatty acids that have a chain length of 6–12 carbon atoms. They include caproic acid (C6), caprylic acid (C8), capric acid (C10), and lauric acid (C12).  

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mct-oil-101#what-it-is

PQQ

"PQQ supplements are often used for energy, memory, enhanced focus, and overall brain health. PQQ is pyrroloquinoline quinone. It is sometimes called methoxatin, pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt, and a longevity vitamin. It is a compound made by bacteria and is found in fruits and vegetables." 

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/what-to-know-about-pqq-supplements

CoQ10

"Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that your body produces naturally. Your cells use CoQ10 for growth and maintenance. Levels of CoQ10 in your body decrease as you age. CoQ10levels have also been found to be lower in people with certain conditions, such as heart disease, and in those who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins."  

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602

 

Hard to believe I get so much out of so little

Is It Really Unfair

Unfair Advantage is a supplement, it is not a magic pill. I still have to do work on my end to see improvement. If I had never run a single mile, I would not be able to run the pace I did on March 2. However, I believe that my training along with Unfair Advantage gave me the boost that morning to do something I didn't think I could do without several more weeks or even months of training.

I think I'll go pop an ampule and head out on a run :-)

Week 1 Recap: 90 / 10 Rule

So, Week #1 is over and I am down almost two pounds. It's not quite where I wanted to be as my "plan" was to lose .27 pounds or 4.32 ounces a day. 

Oddly similar to the cartoon below

Slow and steady wins the race, right?

4.32 ounces x 7 days = 30.24 ounces in a week
30.24 / 16 ounces in a pound = 1.89 pounds

I started last week at 165.3 and this morning I weighed 163.6 for a total loss of 1.70 pounds. I have a couple of spreadsheets that I use so I can see the daily changes week over week, because let's be honest, Mondays are usually the worst for me. So even if my weight is up on a Monday, if it's lower than the previous Monday, I still take that as a win.

Last week's numbers

This is how I compare my weeks

Last Week Recap

So, there were a couple of days where I did not stick to my plan of no gluten and no refined sugar. I also forgot to drink a glass of water first thing on a couple of days. Typically I would beat myself up for going off track and then I would throw the rest of the week away and just tell myself I would start again on Monday. This time, I shrugged it off and started over the next day.

90/10 Rule

I really like the 90/10 rule I saw posted on Facebook...Make great food choices 90% of the time and for the remaining 10%, cut yourself some slack. I'm going to keep this in mind this week. I am excited to see my progress next Monday.