Quote (SKCRaynor @ Mar 25 2014 06:18pm)

Just combine the two, one scoop of each. There is no reason to avoid one or the other. Casein is good before bedtime, especially on bulking cycles, to maintain anabolism due to the slow protein digestion.

Quote (smoothy9 @ Mar 26 2014 01:11am)

But the whey protein is a fast acting protein while casein is a slow acting, when you combine them the casein over powers the whey and you end up slow digesting both, isn't that not ideal?

Quote (smoothy9 @ Mar 26 2014 05:11am)

But the whey protein is a fast acting protein while casein is a slow acting, when you combine them the casein over powers the whey and you end up slow digesting both, isn't that not ideal?

Quote (killerz888 @ Mar 25 2014 08:27pm)

Tyvm!

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Quote (SKCRaynor @ Mar 24 2014 05:32pm)

Hey there,

Xrays coming back negative usually just means you don't have a direct bone injury. Did you have an ultrasound or CT scan done? I'm assuming not. There are numerous issues you could be facing, although Tendonitis generally does NOT have any type of major swelling. Tearing a ligament, such as the ACL, can cause extreme pain and swelling. That is MORE likely your case instead of simple tendonitis.

I would highly suggest you get yourself to an orthopedist, sports medicine doctor, or even the ER. A doctor telling you that "overuse" of the knee will cause extreme pain and swelling is a quack, plain and simple.

The healing process will depend greatly on your actual diagnosis. Assuming you do not have ANY tears or major damage, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is your best friend. Ice for at least 20 mins on and 40 mins off, 4-5x per day. Compress the knee with a compression sleeve with metal supports if possible. Rest the knee as much as possible, and elevate it, especially when you lay down and sleep.

As for upper body....just do your regular routine, without legs day. I would also HIGHLY avoid deadlifts, cleans, standing presses (any type), or even standing curls (or any other standing exercise). Restrict yourself to seated/laying movements to avoid excessive pressure on the knees. Take your workouts slow and controlled, avoid any possibility of a jerking movement. (also, NO SITUPS or any other exercise that requires you to hook your legs into any type of apparatus)

I would advise sticking to Bench Press (flat, incline, decline), Seated Curls, Skullcrushers, DB Shoulder Press, Seated DB Shrugs, Lat Pulldowns (very light weight to avoid strain on the knee), forearm curls, etc.

Quote (tRen90 @ Mar 28 2014 06:37pm)

thanks, my x rays did come back with him telling me there is nothing wrong and to continue resting it and taking naproxin, should i look for an mri scan? or what kind of test do i want done ?

edit : i was looking up MRI scans ... and its like 800 + $$ which i don't have nor willing to spend. where can i go to find out a diagnosis that isn't overpriced to shit ?

Quote (tidus_ffx2 @ Mar 29 2014 08:16pm)

What is your opinion on milk? Not non-organic milk of course, that crap is awful.

More specifically, whole vs skim vs 1% and 2%

Also i am wondering your opinion on raw milk. I have read many different things about it, and one thing i have personally thought afterwards is that the risks of drinking it do not outweigh the rewards.