Quote (Canadian_Man @ Sep 21 2012 08:26pm)

Hey Raynor, I'm going to be "done" cutting in approx 2 weeks and 2 days. However, I don't really know how to identify when I should stop cutting. One would think the obvious answer is "when you're at your desired body fat percentage". However, wouldn't it be best to stop cutting after a certain amount of time? Things are going slowly now; I can see more definition overall, but I'm not getting enough definition yet. I'm ramping the cut up in 2 days and going down to 1600-1700 calories per day with cardio every day, so I should see up to 4 pounds of fat loss in those 2 weeks if I do everything exactly right.

Basically I'm wondering if you could analyse my status in 2 weeks time (just a basic progress picture), and tell me what you think I should be doing. My current weight is 173 pounds (I'm 5'10")... at the start of my last bulk I was about 178 pounds and ended at 191 pounds.

Anyway, just looking for general guidance on how to determine whether it is more beneficial to get back into a bulk... and I'm wondering whether in 2 weeks I could provide a progress picture and stats in order to get an unbiased opinion on what I should do (and also to know whether I have been productive with my cut or not based on the comparison between my bulk and my cut progress pics).

Thanks.

Quote (sven00100 @ Sep 22 2012 01:49am)

Ah sorry.  You would think with all of my blathering on, I would provide you with the needed information.

I meant if I miss working out one day.  ie. I don't have those 500 calories of exercise, should I adjust my intake for that day?

Thanks again!
Steven Wesbur

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Quote (shadex151 @ Sep 22 2012 02:41am)

Hello.. recently whenever i do most types of arm workouts and mainly benchpress my shoulder has a sharp pain.. do you have any idea what would be causing it?

Quote (Nevada @ Sep 22 2012 03:45am)

Can you explain to me what is 24 hour fasting or whatever it is called that I see alot of people talking about on the forum, thx

Quote (zpy15 @ Sep 22 2012 01:31pm)

Hey Raynor,

I've just started foam rolling/stretching more often due to the fact that I've been slowly developing some slight excess APT which really fucks me over on ATG squats.
I'm just wondering if I can dedicate hours everyday to help me fix it asap, or would this be similiar to working the same muscle everyday?
Also, if you have any stretches specifically for correcting APT you could throw them at me, aswell

Thanks ^^

Quote (DDadams @ Sep 22 2012 05:02pm)

AFAA certification the way to go as far as the major personal trainer certification workshops go?


What do you have as far as degrees/certifications go?

Quote (45sz @ Sep 22 2012 05:36pm)

Hey ray,

Have you read about the dangerous levels of arsenic in brown rice / products containing brown rice etc .

I eat so much brown rice 

Quote (lopelurag @ Sep 23 2012 12:56pm)

Also just heard about this too, interested in answer, thanks.



Also I hit a plateau on bench and now I seem to be losing strength, it's only really my bench that's hurting

Currently do flat bench, incline db bench, incline/flat db flys, db pullovers, cable high/low flys, and sometimes flatbench db press

Not on a calorie deficit, I just can't seem to get the burn in my chest anymore, I'm barely getting sore after chest days too

Sets are either 5-6 for 5 sets or 8-12 reps for 4 sets (for supersets ect)

Quote (SeaBas @ Sep 24 2012 05:35pm)

Hey!

After doing a long run without practicing yesterday, I now have sore legs(pretty bad but I dont mind haha).

But now I wonder.. when I do a serious leg workout, you also have sore legs. But when (I think at least) long distance running will not build muscle mass and a heavy workout with weights does, what exactly is the difference in how your legs are sore when it feels the same?

I hope it's somewhat clear what I mean