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Hello - Posted by shithappen (3 Replies, Updated 10/25/2009 02:00:35) (Log in to post your reply) shithappen 10/26/2005 08:00:40 Message Hello , i`m from Bulgaria . Replies: Re: Hello - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 10/30/2005 12:52:31 Message Hi, I'm from England Re: Hello - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 12/06/2005 06:29:37 Message 55 Re: Hello - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 10/25/2009 02:00:35 Message hi IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (10 Replies, Updated 10/13/2008 09:24:44) (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 11/19/2006 12:59:02 Message CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHETHER CONSUMPTIONS OF CREATINE IS HARMFUL FOR OUR BODY AND WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF IT ? Replies: Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 11/21/2006 08:11:33 Message It causes stomach cramps for some people. Also, it can cause kidney pain if you take too large of quantities. I have experienced both of those with it. On the plus side, it does make a difference in strength and sort of gives your muscles a fuller feeling (seems to anyway). I started noticing a difference within a couple of weeks of taking it. Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 12/11/2006 12:38:53 Message creatin is harmful if you take to much but a reasonable 5 grams a day is alright just dont overdo it because its really bad for the kidney you see it puts the kidney in overlad and can cause kidney stone if not used properly take it 30 min before workout Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by stanzlo (Log in to post your reply) stanzlo 12/17/2006 07:07:14 Message depending on the type you use if its monohydrate you have then as stated above it does cause some side effects with something like and ethyl ester or kre-alkalyn they have no side effects at all and you only need (if its ester) 1 scoop a day and for kre alk then adhear to the label Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by over50 (Log in to post your reply) over50 12/30/2006 10:46:03 Message If you are a healthy individual with no history of kidney of liver issues Creatine will not hurt you. That said, most of the recent research indicates that a 5 gram a day dose is all you need. The newer creatine formulas don't require taking it with carbohydrates. Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 02/03/2007 01:35:00 Message yes Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 02/20/2007 01:49:09 Message Creatine is one of the most researched supplements on the planet. It is one of the best supplements there is available. They even give it to cancer patients now. Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 03/01/2007 03:41:45 Message It is important when supplementing with creatine to drink plenty of water; at least 64 oz. a day and more depending on your body and daily activity. Keep in mind that the gains you experience while supplementing will largely be temporary. Most weight gain during a cycle is due to water retention, while you will gain some lean mass due to the slight improvements in strength which facilitate working out with heavier loads. Be careful and remember to use creatine for only a few weeks at a time. Take a break from supplementation for at least as long as the time you took creatine, and then cycle again. Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by chakubanga (Log in to post your reply) chakubanga 03/08/2007 09:10:04 Message Creatine is not harmful, because our body needs it and manufactures it. However what you need to think of is type of creatine. One may give you false result, which are only temporary. Find a good creatine. Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 02/01/2008 08:44:38 Message no its not harmfull if you stick 2 the subscription!!!! Re: IS CREATINE HARMFUL ? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 10/13/2008 09:24:44 Message Creatine generally increases the intake of water into the cells of the muscle, harmfull or no, be weary that the gains made will be largely based on water retention. Alone its not harmfull however be weary of what else is within the product. MY DIET TO BULK IS CORRECT? - Posted by diantalvik (Log in to post your reply) diantalvik 08/25/2008 08:16:06 Message Hi , I am 37 Years old , 177CM AND 78KG i want to earn clean mass do you think my diet plan is correct ? thank you for answer Attachments: DietDiets help required - Posted by cool_student (1 Reply, Updated 06/30/2007 06:23:19) (Log in to post your reply) cool_student 12/08/2006 09:36:47 Message iam a 19 yr old boy and iam starting 2 get into body building my height is 177 cm and i weigh 135 pounds (61 kgs) can any one give me a healthy diet so that i can bulk up and add serious muscle to my body more over how much weight should a person gain healthly in a month (99% muscle weight gain ) and also build some definition my body lacks definition to be honest i have no definition what shouls i do plz help any body plz help . i have an allergy towards egg and red meat Replies: Re: help required - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 06/30/2007 06:23:19 Message Hello, you have a very similar body type that I have. I have struggled and struggled to BULK up and become BIG though, what I have found with myself (ME, your results may vary) is that I am designed for speed and power in a small package. Please, don t let that deter you, look at Bruce Lee )! And, that is exactly the person I am going to point you to. If you want diet information-search diet Bruce Lee...you can probably see where I m goin with this. Cutting as it may be called, is the result of low body fat so while you may be strong-for your size-your body fat may be high enough to hide your true muslces. I workout EVERY single day and train as a martial artist, I focus on lifting lighter weight absolutely as powerful and as fast as I possibly can. Think of a loved one in danger and watch your reps rise :p. Always keep your body guessing, say, for one week I m only able to complete 30 reps (as power and as fast remember, keep it light so you keep the speed up there!), well, Day 1 of next week I will do 2x15, then day 3 I will go back to 3x10, day 5: 2x5, day 7: 2x15...etc. I have more information, but let s hit up your diet. Alright, many bodbybuilders with our weight will recommend 30-35g protein per meal so that is your goal at least for protein. No eggs and red meat? No problem! Peanut Butter, FISH (Salmon, Tuna...treat yourself it s HEALTHY!) oh and Chicken. Sorry man, no bacon though pork may fit in every now and then. Try to stay away from processed meats as they are high in fat. That doesn t mean all deli meat is fatty, there are sliced, pure, meats available. Turkey...how could I forget. Heck you could even eat dog...or can you? I dunno but there are a ton of options (TOFU!!!). You can use the recommendation of protein as a goal and supplement meals with some good old finely filtered whey protein. Generally, slim folks suffer from some form of stomach/intestinal problem and the lactose in weight gain supplements slows their (mine) progress down. I use Whey Kool from GNC Pro Performance and I never have had an issue! Only good results! Anyhow, I can talk about this all day, but this is ALL from years and years of experimentation. Right now, I m 20 (soon 21), I weigh 128.5lbs and I m not as cut as I think I should be. My base has been there from previous routines but this is my favourite. I m training in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and the emphasis is on speed and flexibility, the power comes from the delivery and motion. I also have a new-found strength that while I may not bench press as much or squat as much weight but my legs ARE indeed stronger and my core is one thousand times stronger. No wonder Bruce Lee was JACKED/RIPPED! PS, cardio, cardio, cardio. Punching bags (with proper technique), biking, swimming, skipping (5 minutes of skipping = 15 minutes of jogging). Fatal Bug in Diet Journal - Posted by jack clark (1 Reply, Updated 06/12/2007 10:26:23) (Log in to post your reply) jack clark 04/26/2007 08:53:06 Message I'm running OS-X 10.4.9 on a MacBook. The Diet Journal lets me add a day, then add a meal, then add food to the meal. But as soon as I "Save" it in the "Diet Details" window, Open Fitness entirely quits and does not save anything I entered. Also, I've emailed Open Fitness support, but they have not responded--even with a question. Does everyone else have this problem? -Jack Clark, Idyllwild, CA Replies: Re: Fatal Bug in Diet Journal - Posted by dlnwoody43 (Log in to post your reply) dlnwoody43 06/12/2007 10:26:23 Message I am running a mac mini. I just e-mailed open with that question. I can save everything else. I think it was in an update. I used to be able to save. is that for ?? - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 06/08/2007 01:04:52 Message is that for lean muscle ? can i build my body with this progress ?? if any body see any think missing with my progress . plaese just give me advaince . Attachments: Diet In a hurry! - Posted by beautiful (8 Replies, Updated 05/21/2007 11:34:15) (Log in to post your reply) beautiful 10/26/2005 05:44:42 Message I have two weeks to get as lean as I can before my best-friend's surprise birthday party (which I'm throwing). I'm inviting all of our old friends, and I've gained sooo much weight. HELP! I want to look decent, but I lack self-control right now. I don't work out, and I have the worst diet on earth. Someone has got to have some kind of advise for me. How do I begin? Thank you. I appreciate any feedback you can give. Replies: Re: In a hurry! - Posted by matt (2 Replies, Updated 01/28/2007 12:44:47) (Log in to post your reply) matt 10/31/2005 08:53:39 Message You can probably change a little bit in 2 weeks, but you'll have to be realistic. Since you're only looking 2 weeks out, I'd probably just do 30 minutes of cardio-type workouts once a day. A stair-stepper or exercise bike that uses your legs and arms would probably be good, or some type of cardio class, or both. If you avoid salty foods for a while, you might be able to lose quite a bit of water weight too. Replies: Re: Re: In a hurry! - Posted by saeedssb (Log in to post your reply) saeedssb 11/17/2005 08:58:38 Message hi I want to have good body Re: Re: In a hurry! - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 01/28/2007 12:44:47 Message The Jay Robb 3-day detox will help you drop up to 9 pounds right away and bring back your energy. The first day is rough, but days 2 and 3 are easy. Check it out at www.jayrobb.com Re: In a hurry! - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 12/05/2005 11:30:59 Message We, at FHS Ltd, offer an online training service that we use to great effect. For the cost of a consultation ?47 we can offer you cutting edge information and support for a full month - just enough to get you in shape for your friend's party! check out www.personaltrainingindulbin.com. We have had simply staggering results with this level of communication. Head there now and I will throw in unlimited email support from myself for the month -worth ?120- I want you to get a result - fast!! Best of luck Re: In a hurry! - Posted by fitchick1 (Log in to post your reply) fitchick1 10/27/2006 12:27:05 Message Try to eat more protein than carbs. Dont cut out carbs all together as the body needs it. If you eat carbs eat in the afternoon for your main meal eat protein,fish, meat, eggs. Try to replace junk with healthy foods. If you have a sweet tooth you can replace with low fat foods such as low fat jelly which i use if i feel like something sweet. Re: In a hurry! - Posted by stanzlo (Log in to post your reply) stanzlo 12/17/2006 07:04:32 Message first off get a personal trainer to get you on the right track for training, second, get a nutritionist to help with the diet there is no way in hell(unless you use gear) to drop a ton of weight in 2 weeks, it normally takes ( for example) a bodybuilder 12weeks of constant diet to even see most of the work, so what im trying to say is: there is no way to loose say...50 pounds (im guessing) in 2 weeks Re: In a hurry! - Posted by chakubanga (Log in to post your reply) chakubanga 03/08/2007 09:21:59 Message You are on right track. Acknowledging your bad habits that is. Rid off the habits (Bad ones) You will start getting somewhere. ISnce this is in 2 weeks, the only thing I can suggest as a quick fix would be to give up few things. Do not consume any of these items for 2 weeks. 1: Sugar any amount that is. Not even a ½ spoon 2: If you are a Coffee drinker. Substitute it with Green Tea as many cups as you can fool your system. 3: No POPs, Soft drinks of any kinds. Water is your best Friend. 4: Avoid Simple carbohydrates at any cost. 5: See a Doctor for long term goals. After all your health is much more important, not just for 2 weeks, but rather a life time. A friend is an important ally, your health is better self. Good Luck K. Re: In a hurry! - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 05/21/2007 11:34:15 Message how i make more muscle ............? Diet - Posted by vikas chandra (Log in to post your reply) vikas chandra 05/16/2007 01:20:35 Message Hi Pls tel me the diet plan from breakfast to dinner . i am 25 years and 5.8 with 66 weight . soon reply will be highly appriceated Fatal Bug in Diet Journal - Posted by mikeraysr (Log in to post your reply) mikeraysr 05/13/2007 12:26:23 Message I am experiencing the same problem as noted by Jack Clark, I have a MacBook running OS 10.4.9 and tried to save a meal in the diet journal. I get as far as saving the meal and then th applications closes. Anyone know of a solution? weight - Posted by thegoodfight (Log in to post your reply) thegoodfight 04/15/2007 09:59:35 Message Hi..I am new to the sight and am wanting to gain some serious weight. I am 5'6" and 115 lbs. I've had some health issues in the past and really want to make up for lost time. I read that a healthy weight for my height is 165, so I have a ways to go. I am also wanting to gain as much as I can by December...any ideas? sorry - Posted by david2004 (Log in to post your reply) david2004 04/10/2007 01:22:16 Message Im sorry to tell you this but losing weight rapidly can hurt your body and also it is almost unrealistic to lose as much as you probably want. I would take water pills and run at least an hour a night. realy need help - Posted by anas (3 Replies, Updated 03/08/2007 09:11:38) (Log in to post your reply) anas 05/02/2006 03:49:45 Message im a bigenner.. im 177 cm hight ..66 kg and i play for 3 months i just gain 2 kilo grams but when i stopped training i loss 2 kilo again so any body pro at this game help me and what should in this case Replies: Re: realy need help - Posted by anas (Log in to post your reply) anas 05/02/2006 03:51:05 Message sdgsdgs Re: realy need help - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 05/30/2006 02:08:14 Message where from? Re: realy need help - Posted by chakubanga (Log in to post your reply) chakubanga 03/08/2007 09:11:38 Message I suggest you dont stop training. need help - Posted by rajiv dattam (1 Reply, Updated 03/08/2007 09:07:28) (Log in to post your reply) rajiv dattam 02/08/2007 03:09:59 Message i am 22 yrs, male . i cant eat hot things like(egg,soya,chicken,black chana). if i eat any one of these the itching start in my hole body. 2 years ago i have taken some hair growing pills of 1000mg twice aday i have taken these pills six months. for making stamina (black chana), and for protien(egg) is must . but i cant take it . pleas suggest me what i do for stamina,protien and itching problem . pls reply me. GOD BLESS YOU Replies: Re: need help - Posted by chakubanga (Log in to post your reply) chakubanga 03/08/2007 09:07:28 Message I would honestly suggest you see a Doctor in your case before someone gives you an advice that may have an adverse effect on your health. When Visiting a Dr, include the mediaction that you are taking or have been taking, inquire about the side effects and what to avoid. If the hair retsoring pills do not contain any medication to hinder your progress, ask the physician to assist you in choosing off the shelf supplement without the content of what might be hazardous to your condition. My primary advice is see a Doctor and good luck. weight gain - Posted by kece (2 Replies, Updated 03/08/2007 09:01:33) (Log in to post your reply) kece 09/05/2006 05:57:31 Message i want to gain the maximum amount of weight that i possibly can but money is an issue here in zimbabwe, so i cant afford fancy meals, plus i go to work so i find it difficult to eat as much. help me out here guys....i really need the weight... thanks in advance... Replies: Re: weight gain - Posted by housecallfitness (Log in to post your reply) housecallfitness 03/06/2007 09:56:13 Message Try making some of your meals in large amounts, like grilled chicken breasts, tuna salad, etc. so that you can split it up into individual meals. That way you only have to put them into a baggy or something as you walk out the door to head to work, and try eating several small meals throughout the day so that you don't fill up every time you eat. That way you can take in more calories and not have to worry about filling up and feeling "stuffed". Re: weight gain - Posted by chakubanga (Log in to post your reply) chakubanga 03/08/2007 09:01:33 Message Ndiri rai bro: In order for you to be able to gain good weight, you deffinately need to feed those muscles. Unless if the gain you are looking for is any type of gain. Which wont make sense as I understand on this forum. First thing you will need is protein for a quick recuperation after your workouts. Amongst the many foods that contain protein, Easiest available in Zimbabwe would be Meat. Only thing in your case is the issue of what came first, chicken or an egg, as money is also an issue. Natural diet that can help you gain good healthy weight, will also; unfortunately cost you money. Include these in your daily diet and hopefuly you will be OK. 1: Meat, lean if available and chicken breast 2: Vegetables, such as Beans, Whey, Soya. 3: Milk skimmed 4: Plenty of water 5: Fruits Workout comprising of resistance training and plenty of rest. Avoid Sugar (Table) moderate on Salt intake and things cooked with White Flour or deep fried. As these elemets will only retard the prowess of burning fat. I hope it helps. The factor is money in your case, I wish I could advice more, but I dont want to be insensitive to your situation. Dont give up. K Lean body Mass - Posted by bigman43 (2 Replies, Updated 12/30/2006 11:08:38) (Log in to post your reply) bigman43 07/02/2006 07:14:56 Message how do find your lean body mass Replies: Re: Lean body Mass - Posted by bigmike (Log in to post your reply) bigmike 08/14/2006 02:36:16 Message There are several ways to do this...but knowing your current weight and fat percentage is the easiest way... I'll use mine for an example. I weigh 229.6 lbs and my current Body Fat Percentage is 19% which equals about 43.6 lbs in body fat. Subtract that from the total body weight and you have 183 lbs. Which I'm not complaining about as my used to be 240 with 26% body fat...which was about 177 in lean body weight. The biggest key is to have your body fat measured either by calipers or electronically. Measurement calculations are not very accurate. Re: Lean body Mass - Posted by over50 (Log in to post your reply) over50 12/30/2006 11:08:38 Message Since you posted this in July you may have the answer but just in case here you go. LBM = current weight - %body fat of current weight eg; current wt = 178 current body fat = 11.5%, 178 * .115 = 20.47 therefore Lean body mass = 178 - 20.47 = 157.53 To find your ideal weight at your desired body fat value use the following formula Ideal weight = current lean mass/1 - desired body fat % Using the data above Ideal weight = 157.53/(1 - .05) =157.53/.95 = 165.8 good luck Good health - Posted by anonymous (8 Replies, Updated 11/07/2006 06:16:31) (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 02/05/2006 02:21:26 Message Hi i want to get a diet routine that gets me bulkier with gym exercising but is also good for my health.......can u help me?? Replies: Re: Good health - Posted by bernard740 (2 Replies, Updated 11/07/2006 06:16:31) (Log in to post your reply) bernard740 03/15/2006 11:38:24 Message Protien!Try to eat as much protion as possible. If your really wanting size. My advice is to each your basic three meals and each inbetween meals as well. I aim to eat every two hours if possible. I also try to make sure my foods are very low in Saturated fats. Replies: Re: Re: Good health - Posted by hansbhoyy (Log in to post your reply) hansbhoyy 09/24/2006 11:56:57 Message yeah protien! i always drink soya milk before going to the gym. and i thinks it works on me! Re: Re: Good health - Posted by ibrahim ramadhani (Log in to post your reply) ibrahim ramadhani 11/07/2006 06:16:31 Message I have just started going to the gym and would like to convert the fat in my body to muscle without losing too much weight. I currently weigh 215.6 pounds(98kg). I basically would like to develop my upper body and get rid of my pot belly. How can I achieve this? Re: Good health - Posted by morphixx (1 Reply, Updated 06/14/2006 09:50:19) (Log in to post your reply) morphixx 04/10/2006 11:27:16 Message You will need to increase your carb intake with clean grainy carbs that do not spike your insulin levels thru the roof. Protein alone is not the answer. First you need to figure out your BMR (resting metabolic rate), then build a program for meals from there ans add 500 to the equation as 1 lb of weight- 3500/ 7 days. Remember 80% of mass gain is diet. A link for an online calculator: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm. You can view my site at www.metamorphixx.com. Replies: Re: Re: Good health - Posted by chunky (Log in to post your reply) chunky 06/14/2006 09:50:19 Message protein IS the answer, and you sure want carbs with high GI to spike your insulin levels thru the roof... -but you want that only in your post workout meal... protein shake mixed with dextrose, for example... you want your insulin levels high because you want to supply your muscles with proteins as fast as possible... and the insulin does the part of taking proteins inside the muscle... in the morning eat alot of carbs, and during the day a lot of proteins... ull have enough energy from the breakfast, and low ammount of carbs during the day will just slightly increase your insulin levels for the proteins... ;) Re: Good health - Posted by jassi (1 Reply, Updated 10/24/2006 04:54:26) (Log in to post your reply) jassi 04/20/2006 03:43:45 Message yes, you can follow a healthy diet and gain muscle weight.follow a high protein diet. Replies: Re: Re: Good health - Posted by xbox40489 (Log in to post your reply) xbox40489 10/24/2006 04:54:26 Message d Re: Good health - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 10/23/2006 04:04:52 Message no Welcome - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 09/20/2005 10:02:07 Message Welcome to the topic of bodybuilding diets! Feel free to post messages or ask questions that relate to bodybuilding dieting.