Time to go get a pro card - LOG

[insanityapproved]

Gave you the absolute truth about what I am using you can have my word bro ... Experiences from the past when I was too young and too stupid and didn't want to listen to anyone thought me the hard way that more isn't neccessarily better... This is the main reason why I'm staying away from some stuff, esp. HGH which got me some nasty permanent sides. Since I was a kid I was the most competitive guy around, always trying to be the best at everything. It was the same when I started with this sport, all I would see in front of me were my goals and I didn't want to think about anything else, even though other people warning me I kept saying "that's just what you gotta do". Now I look at it a bit different ... I have a great life outside bodybuilding, a great girlfriend who I'm planning to get married with some day .. I don't want to permanently damage my health further even if it means I'll never get that pro card

 

[strentrainin]

In for this. Sound like you've got it figured out. One hell of a back man. Keep us updated. That's a stout cycle. Lovin it.

 

[UA_Iron]

Good luck buddy, and some good reads.

I've read good things about the intermittent fasting, but I'm reluctant to try it. Do energy levels go up and down throughout the day? I'd be irritated as hell being hungry all day...

You've got a good physique as well, I appreciate you not overdoing it... but since you want to go pro, why dont you run some longer cycles?

 

[obsessedwliftin]

Gave you the absolute truth about what I am using you can have my word bro ... Experiences from the past when I was too young and too stupid and didn't want to listen to anyone thought me the hard way that more isn't neccessarily better... This is the main reason why I'm staying away from some stuff, esp. HGH which got me some nasty permanent sides. Since I was a kid I was the most competitive guy around, always trying to be the best at everything. It was the same when I started with this sport, all I would see in front of me were my goals and I didn't want to think about anything else, even though other people warning me I kept saying "that's just what you gotta do". Now I look at it a bit different ... I have a great life outside bodybuilding, a great girlfriend who I'm planning to get married with some day .. I don't want to permanently damage my health further even if it means I'll never get that pro card

Bro with this kind of attitude you are a credit to this sport. I appreciate you being here and sharing the knowledge you have gained along the way. I don't think you earning a pro-card is going to be that difficult with the physique you currently have. My trainer has his and at his biggest he didn't look as good as you do now IMO. Thanks again for being here and being a part of EF.

 

[insanityapproved]

Good luck buddy, and some good reads.

I've read good things about the intermittent fasting, but I'm reluctant to try it. Do energy levels go up and down throughout the day? I'd be irritated as hell being hungry all day...

You've got a good physique as well, I appreciate you not overdoing it... but since you want to go pro, why dont you run some longer cycles?

Funny thing is that I feel exactly the opposite on IF - relaxed but tons of energy during the day due to elevated levels of catecholamines .. Fat loss is easier ( IE lean gains --> recomping ) .. And most important thing about it for me? It's helluva fun! You fast during the day and save lots of precious time by not having to think about when your next meal is going to be or if you got a longer trip to do for the day you don't have to take any annoying tupperware with you . (I remember my old days when I thought I had to eat every 2-3 hours and was constantly stressed about when and how I'm going to manage to do it) .. Now I do my work during the day, workout, and then come home and relax and have an awesome huge dinner where I can eat till full. And then some more before bed. And I always sleep like a baby no matter how hard I'm dieting because I never go to bed hungry.

And add some good fat burner like albuterol which is my fav by far to that fasting period and you'll be losing fat like never before in your life

 

[SWOLNUTZ]

1. So you fast throughout the day? How long do you go without eating?
2. What are your opinions on training bi's twice a week? Useful? Or is it better to let them rest?

 

[insanityapproved]

@swolnutz

1. yes, I fast for about 16hrs, that is from waking up until evening
2. Trial and error. Everyone has to figure that for himself. Personally I find it's too much for me. Some guys can do it and grow tho. You have to find that out for yourself as we have different genetics and different recovery abilities.

 

[dylangemelli]

@swolnutz

1. yes, I fast for about 16hrs, that is from waking up until evening
2. Trial and error. Everyone has to figure that for himself. Personally I find it's too much for me. Some guys can do it and grow tho. You have to find that out for yourself as we have different genetics and different recovery abilities.

this is great advice and i wish people would realize that... just because something works for one person does not mean it will for the next... trial and error is a big part of it... a prime example... for you, it doesn't work and it's too much... when i train each muscle group twice in a week i get great results... it doesn't mean my way or your way is right, but its right for US and thats what its all about...

 

[RADAR]

@swolnutz

1. yes, I fast for about 16hrs, that is from waking up until evening
2. Trial and error. Everyone has to figure that for himself. Personally I find it's too much for me. Some guys can do it and grow tho. You have to find that out for yourself as we have different genetics and different recovery abilities.

I suggested that first comming here except i was recommening 14 hrs everyone kept carring on about haow catabolic it was i just gave up.

 

[insanityapproved]

That my friend is broscience. Sure the fasting phase will be more catabolic then if you were eating during that time BUT what most people forget about is that fat loss is a catabolic process aswell .... Wanna stay anabolic 24/7 ? Forget about getting lean ...

And after the catabolic (fasting) phase comes the super anabolic (feeding) phase. You workout fasted which dramatically improves insulin sensitivity and you deplete quite a lot of your glycogen ... Then you have the biggest meal of the day post workout. This is the super window of anabolism and your body will use most of the nutrients consumed at that time to replenish muscle glycogen and for muscle growth. In such conditions there is no way it could end up stored as fat (unless you would be grossly overeating that is)

Muscle growth is not about staying anabolic 24 hours a day, it's about "anabolic minus catabolic" . Stay in the anabolic area too long and you'll gain muscle but unfortunately also lots of fat. stay in the catabolic for too long and you'll lose (also, both muscle and fat) It's all about finding just the right balance