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Jan 25 2013 07:52pm

Quote (sven00100 @ Jan 25 2013 11:30am)

Thanks a ton, Raynor.

I think I want to try to hold myself to something like that at one point in my life, but transitioning from my current workout regiment (which is ~2 hours a day intense lifting on your 5x5 for 5 days a week + 2 days a week of 2 1/2 hrs jiu jitsu) to that would be too much for me (time-wise) during classes, especially where my first priority has to be school, considering the responsibility you know comes with going into a healthcare profession. Based on the calories you gave for weight lifting I may need to rework my caloric intake slightly, but I am sure I can figure that out. If doing a trial run for 3 months this summer will not be harmful for me when I transition back for the school year, I will gladly give it my full dedication.

Again, thank you!
You have been very friendly and helpful as always, and I sincerely appreciate it.
~Steven

You're very welcome. Good luck to you!

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Jan 25 2013 08:03pm

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you ever mess around with yoga or have a planned/rigourous stretching routine?

I want to open up my hips and lower back and be able to put my feet behind my head (no homo)

also: is it possible for an older man (late 30's, 40's) to increase his flexibility?

Unfortunately, yoga is not one of my specialties. However, I would highly recommend you seek out a local yoga instructor or studio with high ratings and go from there.

Yoga itself is bar none the best choice for increasing flexibility.

If you would prefer for me to put together a stretching routine for you, I can, however for ridiculous flexibility like what you're referring to - yoga would be key.

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Jan 25 2013 08:04pm

Quote (Dgpls @ Jan 25 2013 07:45pm)

hows this cutting diet
meal1: cup of oatmeal, banana, scoop whey w/cup of milk
meal 2: 100cal of almonds, 2 chicken breasts, cup veggies
post workout: scoop whey w/cup of milk and 150cal of almonds
meal 4: cup of veggies, 2 chicken breasts, cup of brown rice
before bed: caesin scoop w/water and 100cals of greek yogurt
ive noticed some lack of energy eating this and im strength training using 3 days on 1 day off.
my split is chest/arms, legs, back/shoulders my supplements are optimum multis, barrleans fishoil, appnuts test booster,
appnuts fat free, and creatine HCI

What is your height, weight, bf%, and how much time do you spend at the gym during those 3 days on?

Also, are you eating differently on your 1 day off from the gym? Or the same foods?

Also, what is the weight of the chicken breasts? Furthermore, is the 1 cup of oats/rice cooked or uncooked volume? I'd assume cooked?

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Jan 25 2013 08:39pm

5'9 190 bf ehh 15-21%, 90-120minutes at the gym, saame diet all days and the chicken no clue the weight its mostly perdue already
cut individual breasts and its instant oatmeal

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Jan 25 2013 10:00pm

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Jan 25 2013 07:22am)

Mix the creatine with water but DO NOT mix it with any type of citrus juice! Citrus will break down the creatine prematurely and make it unusable by the body.

As far as using it goes, after the loading phase, you will take 5g of creatine every day, for at least 4 months, before taking a week off. Yes, you must do this to achieve maximum gains. The creatine is NOT bad for you and has no side effects if used the way I prescribed. However, please take into consideration that you must use a high quality creatine like Optimum Micronized creatine Monohydrate, which is creapure.

I never would have known that about citris thanks! at what point are you able to stop taking it/what happens when you stop?

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Jan 25 2013 11:59pm

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Jan 25 2013 09:03pm)

on the topic, what are the benefits of flexibility that exceeds practical purposes? does it lead to more strength, burns more calories, extends life, or what?

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Jan 26 2013 02:05pm

any tips on increasing flexibility, particularly for my squats?

I know of course stretching, but in detail what stretches etc.

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Jan 27 2013 01:57pm

are there any vitamin/food thats suppose to be good for your lungs?

thnx in advance

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Jan 27 2013 07:02pm

My brother-in-law is like 6'2 and weighs 270.
He told me he wants to drop down to about 220 before he graduates in June.
He's at ~22% bf.
I told him I really didn't feel as if his goal is realistic.
What kind of foods should he avoid/go for?

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#15550

Jan 27 2013 10:12pm

i notice i have something on my skin. it's light coloured and a bit...flappy? at first i thought it was a zit so i tried squeezing it, but nope. i've got two of em on my left side, slightly north of the nipple. i've never noticed it before. any idea what it would be? i took a few pics, but my camera isn't very high quality unfortunately.

it's the white spot that kinda pops out. roughly 2/3 of the way in starting from the left.

http://i47.tinypic.com/nuwxv.jpg

and here's a side view, in the center of the pic:

http://i49.tinypic.com/2e692z4.jpg

zoomed out a bit. it's the smudge looking dot in the center

http://i50.tinypic.com/w9wsn9.jpg

i am chubby (200lbs @ 5'10) asian, i use Jergen's Shea Butter lotion, Dove Moisturizing soap. i usually shower in the morning. if i work out at night, i shower at night and skip the next morning. i never re-use the same towel. i take CLOT multivitamin, 3000mg vit c, 5000 mg vit d. i use axe deodarant spray (which might hit that spot since it's close to the arm pit). i never take off my shirt outside so it's not really exposed to the sun. i don't swim in any pool. not sure what other info i can provide about the skin.

i'm guessing it's something normal, harmless, and will go away in a few days/week but i'm not very familiar with skin problems.

This post was edited by carteblanche on Jan 27 2013 10:15pm

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