Quote (Aimed_Shot @ May 7 2012 09:14pm)

hey man. I wake up with discomfort/nausea in my stomach almost every morning. it often cuts into my sleep (i'll only get 5-6 instead of 8-9). it lasts for 15-30 minutes and really only gets better when I get up and start walking around and drinking fluids. I'm sure it could be a lot of different things but wanted to know if you had any ideas. I've tried cutting out dairy and gluten. tried drinking more water - might have helped a little. thinking it might be related to anxiety as well

Quote (necrofearme @ May 8 2012 11:32am)

I use the following:

ISOPURE, the unflavored one. Only one ingredient and it's pretty ridic imo. I mix it with 1 scoop of the chocolate variant b/c the choc has tons of minerals that you don't normally pick up (I don't take supplements outside protein) and has a couple natural sugars for post workout



Here's my question(s) though Raynor:

Taking grapefruit juice in the morning? How much? bad to have it any other part of the day?

In general, I don't drink any juices (besides Grapefruit in the AM w/ breakfast) ... I only take it b/c of the burning effect it supposedly has, and have 2 cups of coffee as well (no sugar, just 2 creamers)

The other question: I like to eat every few hours, but what happens if I don't eat protein with my meal? ie. I eat some kiwi and mixed berries around 10 pm as my last "meal" instead of having something with protein. It's easy for me to have a tsp of peanut butter, but is it worth throwing in the extra calories for protein? Btw, I use the smart balance one made with flax seed oil. It's the best tasting imo, and has good oils you actually need ;]

My posts are sometimes all over the place, forgive me in advance lol

Quote (partank @ May 8 2012 04:24pm)

hey man

how much of a difference is working out on the universal machines compared to weights? i had heard that it doesnt have the same effect or something
just wondering cause im gonna start going to the gym alone now compared to with a friend before, having no spotter on bench or shoulder press etc

and i would ask someone but no one goes except old people lol, its a school gym and being summer theres like 3-5 people max in there

thanks

Quote (PotLimit @ May 8 2012 07:14pm)

Raynor,

Whats your take on using a compound routine like Starting strength while maintaining a calorie deficit to cut as opposed to having a cut routine(high reps low weight) w/ calorie deficit?

Are both equally effective at cutting weight? Is it as simple as strength in the big 3 lifts vs aesthetics?

Quote (SKCRaynor @ May 8 2012 05:48pm)

It depends.

If you decide to cut first with a proper cutting routine, you will lose maximum fat and retain muscle volume to an extent.

If you train for strength while cutting, you run the risk of muscular injury and reduced muscle volume and strength. This is  counter-productive.

When you lift for cutting with a specialized routine, you also have the ability to burn more calories. Keep that in mind.

Quote (PotLimit @ May 8 2012 06:24pm)

I really hate cutting routines. I think ill just stick with calorie maintaining rather then a deficit and stick with SS for a few months. At any rate, thanks for answering!