When I took Hot-Rox for the first time I just knew I wanted to get thinner and big. NOW however after awesome advice from people here and doing the reading, it's best to do one before the other.
When I first took it I would workout but it wasn't anything to speak of. I would wake up, take the recommended dosage and head to the gym. So by the time I ate it was about an hour-1.5hrs. I would do treadmill and lift, but I wasn't lifting the right way.
Just doing that bit of cardio, and watching (not really dieting) what I ate, I lost a load (21lbs.)
Now, however, my schedule has changes. I need to also figure out a schedule, do I take it right when I wake up (5am) and then RIGHT before I go to the gym take my protein/creatine and then protein/creatine right after workout. Then s**t, shower/shave, then eat breakfast? *hint* anyone got advice?
I just know of the different brands I took when I wanted to look better this one was the one I can say worked for me, for you? who knows, it just did for me. I tried Hydroxycut Hardcore, Didn't like the jitters and the upset stomach. NEVER had that with Hot-Rox. NO, I'm not some sales guy for that stuff either.
Best of Luck, and if you try it out, PLEASE let me know, good or bad how it works for you!!