2NR Bodybuilding/Fitness/Diet/ Elite Physique Seekers

[b18b_turbo]

LOL, its called "the pump" nothing pumps you better than raw whole foods. You can use the best pre workout, best pump supplement, drugs watever it is, you still need that glycogen and nutrients to flood the muscles to support that pump.best is to get some nice carb-heavy meals leading up to your workout. Personally, i dont even use a pre workout on days that i know i ate really good and the pump is nice.

the way you say "when you take in food" has me thinking that you dont usually take in much food, lol

Anyone else noticed veins be popping when you take in food?

[Conrad]

Nah I eat more food than anything.

Wanted to start a discussion but you nipped it in the bud early. Lots of carbs (even bread) gives me the pump you described.

BTW, cassava (yuca?) has twice the amount of carbs as potatoe, so be warned with your servings. You may think you're having a healthier "blue food" and overdo your carb/calory intake.

[Norton12005]

Nah I eat more food than anything.

Wanted to start a discussion but you nipped it in the bud early. Lots of carbs (even bread) gives me the pump you described.

BTW, cassava (yuca?) has twice the amount of carbs as potatoe, so be warned with your servings. You may think you're having a healthier "blue food" and overdo your carb/calory intake.

What is a good ratio of carbs to calories intake Conrad?

[b18b_turbo]

Damn, sorry. White bread from lindas, yummm.

I didnt know that about cassava, doesnt too much cassava give you cyanide or something so? doctor told my wifey not to eat cassava because of that, i didnt ever research it. I rem i learnt in history at school that the amerindians used to squeeze the cassava and juice out the "toxins" before it could be consumed.

[Conrad]

I don't work with ratios but a set quantity based on body composition and after trial and effort.

I follow the iifym (really flexible dieting) method and I just changed my macros to a 45:28:27 c:f:p and I try to hit my fiber of close to 40g but often fall short in the mid 20s.

B18B had me thinking, I use whey to meet my protein goals, anywhere between 1/8-3/8 (usually 1/4) of my protein comes from whey. I always purchase a regular whey protein, no mass gainer or elite/pure/99℅ protein stuff.


In my amateur progress I've seen the best results from my recent monitoring of diet.

[Conrad]

Damn, sorry. White bread from lindas, yummm.

I didnt know that about cassava, doesnt too much cassava give you cyanide or something so? doctor told my wifey not to eat cassava because of that, i didnt ever research it. I rem i learnt in history at school that the amerindians used to squeeze the cassava and juice out the "toxins" before it could be consumed.

I learnt the same thing but never put much thought into it as country people who eat cassava regularly look more healthy, hahahaaaaa

[Norton12005]

Conrad,

What's your stat's and objective?

[Conrad]

6' 1", 188.4lbs (weighed in today)


Enjoy lifting and observing changes in my body and potential, like a self science project.

As of this morning (reason for change of macros), try to raise my pitiful lifts.

Max
275x5 squat
315x1 deadlift
195x5 benchpress


Any suggestions Norton (you have an uncle named Layne by chance) on how to improve strength?

[VexXx Dogg]

Weighed in today.

168
5' 11.5"
Belly noticeably shrinking with the caloric deficit and intermittent fasting combo. Scale eh showing much, but body composition visbly different.
As of the last month I'm only getting in about 2-3 days per week of training, mixed cardio and weight training.

Doh have no PR stats with raw weights like alyuh niccas doe, my training is my home gym setup, cable based.

Power Tower
Gym set
Bike
Decline Bench

[Conrad]

I'm now putting together my gym setup at home.

What weight set you have? Really want to buy some decent olympic plates. Bench and rack would come after.

[INHUMAN]

Weighed in today....wheyed out after

[VexXx Dogg]

I'm now putting together my gym setup at home.

What weight set you have? Really want to buy some decent olympic plates. Bench and rack would come after.

Got me a weider 4300 pro (lol).
Aint the best, but it's what i got, along with the badmind and discipline to change.

[Conrad]

Once it's progressive overload youre better than the I.

[VexXx Dogg]

maxed out weights for some stuff, so I started increasing reps

[b18b_turbo]

I don't work with ratios but a set quantity based on body composition and after trial and effort.

I follow the iifym (really flexible dieting) method and I just changed my macros to a 45:28:27 c:f:p and I try to hit my fiber of close to 40g but often fall short in the mid 20s.

B18B had me thinking, I use whey to meet my protein goals, anywhere between 1/8-3/8 (usually 1/4) of my protein comes from whey. I always purchase a regular whey protein, no mass gainer or elite/pure/99℅ protein stuff.


In my amateur progress I've seen the best results from my recent monitoring of diet.

same here, i never ever use mass gainers. Its always a bad call because those carbs and calories are mostly garbage. WHey protein is still from whey which is good but the carbs from whole foods is always better. I also do the same, if i have a meal that i think was lacking protein, hit a half scoop self.....it will add up in the long run.

bro u know, up to now i have never tried checking macros. I just take out what i think is enough by feel.....i wana try it soon though and see what difference it could bring. Checkin macros seems like such a headache on my busy schedule. I duno how people with jobs or business (which take a LOT more time than a job) and an active social life really stick to this macro checking thing.....

LOL @ ur cassava post, LOL

Weighed in today.

168
5' 11.5"
Belly noticeably shrinking with the caloric deficit and intermittent fasting combo. Scale eh showing much, but body composition visbly different.
As of the last month I'm only getting in about 2-3 days per week of training, mixed cardio and weight training.

Doh have no PR stats with raw weights like alyuh niccas doe, my training is my home gym setup, cable based.

Power Tower
Gym set
Bike
Decline Bench

Thats really good, if you could hold your weight and see composition changing you know you;re losing fat AND gaining muscle. I see so many people jus lose fat with their ultra super hero cardio workout and mirasmi diet, they just end up lookin scrawny and feeble as they have gained no muscle. but hey, they happy because the scale ready less....hell, if i could weigh 3 ounces and look how i want, im happy. Its all about the mirror yes.

[De Dragon]

Man say 'mirasmi" yes!

[Norton12005]

6' 1", 188.4lbs (weighed in today)


Enjoy lifting and observing changes in my body and potential, like a self science project.

As of this morning (reason for change of macros), try to raise my pitiful lifts.

Max
275x5 squat
315x1 deadlift
195x5 benchpress


Any suggestions Norton (you have an uncle named Layne by chance) on how to improve strength?

Your just up to getting strength up? If this is your emphasis then get some creatine, L-taurine and increase your testosterone levels. Together, with the right diet to support the above and the right type of training.

[Conrad]

6' 1", 188.4lbs (weighed in today)


Enjoy lifting and observing changes in my body and potential, like a self science project.

As of this morning (reason for change of macros), try to raise my pitiful lifts.

Max
275x5 squat
315x1 deadlift
195x5 benchpress


Any suggestions Norton (you have an uncle named Layne by chance) on how to improve strength?

Your just up to getting strength up? If this is your emphasis then get some creatine, L-taurine and increase your testosterone levels. Together, with the right diet to support the above and the right type of training.

Thanks man, I'm already doing some googling.

Bless

[Conrad]

Fellas, I really want a rack/cage.

Received my olympic barbells, now to get some weight plates.

[trinigamer]

Might be best to have it fabricated.

[Conrad]

I have the plans from Mark Rippetoe, may go that route next year if I dont get something.

[VexXx Dogg]

want dumbells on a budget (or used).
where dem deals at?

[X_Factor]

pricemart has the set up to 30lbs with the rack
2300.00 i think

[hustla_ambition101]

want dumbells on a budget (or used).
where dem deals at?

U tried kennys sports centre?

[Fearless]

Anyone know any gyms that are usually open on a Sunday, along the east/west corridor?

[dougla_boy]

Xtreme Fitness

Monday - Thursday 4am - 11pm
Friday - 4am - 9pm
Saturday - 6am - 6pm
Sunday - 6am - 1pm

[Fearless]

Xtreme Fitness

Monday - Thursday 4am - 11pm
Friday - 4am - 9pm
Saturday - 6am - 6pm
Sunday - 6am - 1pm

You know of anywhere else?

[UML]

Will Ebola affect training?

ent it transfer in sweat?

so many inconsiderate ppl in the gym who dont sanitize equipment after use.

....just something to consider.

[jhonnieblue]

Well how bout just sanitizing it yourself before use?

[UML]

Well how bout just sanitizing it yourself before use?

yea but are u willing to risk it? and moreso spread it!