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[muscleaddiction]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

I love learning, anyway question...I am currently fasting from 8 pm to 12 noon (16 hours), and start feed at noon, although I train at 4:30 am, fasted cardio and weights (the weights fasted is rough sometimes, but hey) and won't have anything post workout except BCAAs preferrably Gear, but have had to settle for another brand, and Powerchews BCAAs...is my timing all fucked up then? The way I have it scheduled now makes perfect sense for me, but I feel I am not doing my muscles justice by not having a post workout shake...should I adjust hours, or will having a shake kill the fast and lessen the effect? Always wondered this for the past 4 weeks but never asked duh! Its cool bcuz right now the muscle feel hell of full since my feed ended 53 min ago, and am ready for sleep. Just curious if a shake is that detrimental to the fast considering the 45 minute window...thanks, great thread by the way bro, great info from it! Insanity...you have a good head on your shoulders bro!

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[insanityapproved]

If your main goal is fat loss such method is extremely effective. Post workout fasting is the single most effective fat burning method because of the increased level of catecholamines in your body you will be burning fat even by just sitting down. Yes, a shake will be detrimental from that viewpoint.

However, if you are planning to "recomp" - ie gain muscle at the same time, this might not be such a good idea because it will be very catabolic. If your goal is to also gain muscle you have to make sure you eat that biggest meal post workout. Now that doesn't mean you have to rush home and catch the "anabolic window" like some bros think, 1-2 hours is perfectly fine, but more is not ok.

 

[insanityapproved]

The funny thing about having a bit more knowledge on the subject ... Everytime I talk to some fellow competitors of mine, one of their first questions they ask is how is my coach/trainer lol ... And I tell them I don't need a coach, that I am my own coach .. Most of them then either think I'm joking around with them and keep laughing or start looking at me like I'm some weirdo lol

I've tried working with 2 trainers and we kept getting into fights because I didn't really like all of their ideas... I also had lots of consultations with Dave Palumbo years ago and I didn't like his attitude either. So then I decided I'll just keep learning and stick to what I think works best. And from that day I have been the most successful ever

 

[the small soldier]

The funny thing about having a bit more knowledge on the subject ... Everytime I talk to some fellow competitors of mine, one of their first questions they ask is how is my coach/trainer lol ... And I tell them I don't need a coach, that I am my own coach .. Most of them then either think I'm joking around with them and keep laughing or start looking at me like I'm some weirdo lol

I've tried working with 2 trainers and we kept getting into fights because I didn't really like all of their ideas... I also had lots of consultations with Dave Palumbo years ago and I didn't like his attitude either. So then I decided I'll just keep learning and stick to what I think works best. And from that day I have been the most successful ever

I think your physique speaks for itself. You clearly have a lot of Discipline AND knowledge, a dangerous and rare combination. If I decide to fully take a plunge from PL to BB I'll be sure to seek out your advice!

 

[insanityapproved]

Some1 said more pics .. Here's one from the end of last cycle.. Aiming to get much leaner this time

 

[sojoocy]

Fuuuuaaark, you don't need a coach buddy, doing quite well yourself lol

 

[wcjcMr.O]

Dude you look FUK-IN AWESOME!!! but can I give you some constructive criticism?

HAMS BRO!!!!! get them hams up!!!! I think hamstrings are one of the muscle groups that can never look TOO big. It makes your legs LOOK bigger overall. It will give more balance to your physique.

again dont take this the wrong way, tryin to give you pointers from a FAN and fellow competitors point of few.

Fan of your physique bro, would just be a bigger fan with bigger hams. haha

 

[RADAR]

Some1 said more pics .. Here's one from the end of last cycle.. Aiming to get much leaner this time

that pic speaks for itself!

 

[RickRock13]

Good lord man! You definitely need no guidance! Incredible physique!

 

[insanityapproved]

@ wcjc - yup, my hams are lagging a bit and that's what I'm working on atm. The biggest problem are my pecs (alltho it doesn't look like it from that perspective but from the front view they clearly look like they're lagging. I have what I call the "tall guys with long arms" syndrome Also when it comes to training, I'm a great puller and an awful pusher... My gym buddy who is 40lbs lighter than me can bench press 50lbs more than me (not that that's very important, but it also tells you a lot about your genetically weak body parts)