Recent content by Jon G

I've been training since the middle of May (5 months) and in the first 3 months put on 16lbs. I was 129lbs before, now I'm 145. I'm 5'6" so the change is noticable. I train 4 days a week very hard. My dilemma is this - I realise the body responds to changes in cycles etc but I've just had...

I was staying in Chiogga, near Venice in Italy and this was a popular local sandwich - tuna, mashed boiled eggs, olives and mayo. Lovely. I haven't the dedication for 'chocolate tuna shakes'. Jesus.:-)

Yeah Donnie I'm in same boat exactly - always had a six pack until now - I've just been training/eating intensely and put on 18lbs and the love handles have suddenly appeared. I've just turned 30 too! However EVERYONE keeps telling me just what Athelete said so I'm trying not to worry too...

Yeah Donnie I'm in same boat exactly - always had a six pack until now - I've just been training/eating intensely and put on 18lbs and the love handles have suddenly appeared. I've just turned 30 too! However EVERYONE keeps telling me just what Athelete said so I'm trying not to worry too...

Exercises for calves; Try holding dumbells and doing one legged calf raises on stairs/step/ladder Also angle body and lean on wall. Do 200 and you should feel it. I'm led to believe that calves respond best to higher reps anyway so if standing calf raise machines aren't available it's not the...

I suffered from this problem for a long, long time. I got over it by initially training early in the morning to stimulate my metabolism and appetite for the rest of the day. I eat small meals every 2-3 hours and I finish off meals that should ideally be bigger with say half an eas myoplex shake...