I’ve only read up about 10 or so pages so far, but I wanted to ask a couple questions:
Romie, you seem like the expert so far. I am 21 years old, 5’11", between 180-190 pounds. I have been lifting for years, not really serious stuff, but I have decent muscle definition.
I am looking to increase size, lose fat around my waist and sides, and get a six pack.
My question is how many calories should I be consuming daily? Given that I work out 4 days a week (1 day for Bi’s + back + shoulders, 1 day for Chest + Tri’s, 1 day for legs and one day cardio).
Also what, if any , changes in routine should I do? Should I work out certain muscle groups more than once a week? Any help is appreciated.
quick question. I’m currently 6’4" 260. I have really good stamina and play basketball nearly everyday for an hour. I’m looking to bulk up a bit more and get a bit more firm however I have access to NO weight equipment. Any suggestions? Last year I weighed about 290… then I dropped to 230… now I’m back to 260 and it’s staying there since I’m most comfortable like this.
I’m thinking to build up a bit in my legs I should start jumping some rope possibly?
Hey anyone know of a site that has calorie listings for various foods? I am starting a strict diet, and need to know how many calories are in say a banana, or an Egg or whatever.
-edit- another quick question. On bench press, how much does the bar itself weigh?
Whenever you go buy this stuff u can check the nutrition facts for calories…cept for banana’s and I don’t know where you’d find the nutritional value of that…
A dumb answer to a stupid fucking question…who asked that question again??? :rolleyes:
I guess I should’ve started with a smartass remark…that get’s more respect around here…fuck if I try to help anybody in here again. U lazy fuckers can stay fat and/or stay small, I’m done in here.
I didn’t want to make a thread for this, so I’m just gonna ask here.
I drink mainly orange juice lately (I quit soda), I drink probably a good 3 to 5 glasses a day, are there any negative effects of drinking it so much? I know OJ’s pretty acidic so I’m curious if I should lessen the intake.
Yeah, it is acidic, due to the citrus. However, google tells us that it in fact raises the alkaline content of your google, which is weird. :xeye:
But still, i’m guessing it’s not healthy for the stomach lining. It can also cause heartburn for some people, if drunk in excess. Stick to water.
Why does everyone recommend mixing straight-up creatine with grape juice? What’s wrong with mixing it with another soft drink, like Gatorade or something?
Actually, from what I’ve been told, recent studies have shown that the acids found in juices kill creatine and create a creatine byproduct that is harmful to ur body…If you get an unflavored creatine powder you could mix it with just about anything though for that matter.
The reason why people suggest mixing creatine with grape juice is simple, Insulin. Insulin will enhance metabolic uptake of creatine into cells and simply put, sugar drives insulin spikes. The reason they suggest grape juice is its glycemic index rating is basically right on par for causing a short, quick spike in blood sugar levels causing insulin output. The reason why it is not advised to used other soft drinks is basically caloric, thats the reason so many people bloat on cell tech, it has assloads of sugar to drive creatine in the cells, but at the same time the empty calories promote fat storage.