Recent content by Sasha

I think they call it Body Dysphoric Disorder in the psychobabble world. It means that no matter how good I look, I see that stubborn little fat pocket and none of what is good. The folks at EAS for the Body of Work Challenge placed me in the 94th percentile in my group. I just wanted to win...

Snow White I didn't take it as a flame. :good: I know I could look better. I am aware this topic is a very highly charged area, and I stuck my neck out as a newbie on this board. I hope no one took offense. Everyone is different. Some people are androgen insensitive. Some people are androgen...

Hi Curling, That is definitely my picture unless a gremlin has been tampering with my computer. ;) Anyway, I'm 6'0" tall, and that's why the 185 lbs. 163 of it is lean body. I did that shoot with a pro photographer when I was trying to get into fitness modeling a year and a half ago, but they...

You can have her e-mail me off the list and I'll discuss it with her if you'd like. Here's a picture of me 18 months ago at age 46. It's all me done with only creatine and a high protein diet. Just a lot of very hard work. I was at 13.9% bodyfat by the EAS formula. Granted I'm not as cut up as...

IMHO take her off it completely. Hormones need to be monitored by a doctor, and particulary by an endocrinologist. There are too many things that can go wrong. I know a couple of girls that took it too far and ended up spending $35,000 to fix the damage. Now they look great but still have deep...

I agree with Skydancer. I've known a few women who have had massive weight loss (around 100 pounds), myself included. I dropped from 245 to 154 in 18 months. Fortunately, I had enough elasticity in my skin (from making sure I got enough protein, vitamins, minerals) and my weight loss was slow...

Why? Why? Why is she doing this to herself? It changes a woman's entire physiology. I know it's done, but please get her to an endocrinologist fast. Fact: The effects of "winny" or testosterone on the voice are PERMANENT. They are not reversable. Fact: If it's working this fast on her, it's...

I USED to be able to go 60 mins straight. :( So what I'm thinking is that until I get my wind back up, I'll split. I'll go as much as I can before weights, and make up the difference after. Eventually I should be able to make it to 60 all at once. It's easier if I've got someone to talk to while...

That's what my friend keeps telling me. I don't seem to know how not to go at mach 2, but it is something I'm going to have to learn. My routine was going to be 20/20/20: elliptical/treadmill/bike. I wear out on the elliptical trainer. I'm wondering about going 30-elliptical/weights/20-bike...

And here I thought drop sets were when you were in the middle of a set and felt like you were going to drop.:eek: :D :eek: Seriously, thanks for defining them. I wasn't sure either. Sasha

Sounds like you've got tendonitis in your forearms. I play the piano and used to work in IT. I've got tendonitis and cervical problems. As concert pianist, Maria Joao Pires said in an article, she milks goats to strengthen her grip and kneeds bread to relax the tendons. Good advice. Now since...

I know what you're saying about your ass. Yes I'd like to have one like Monica's, too, but I don't have the same genetics. I tend to build easily on my inner thigh, so I don't work those very much, just one set of 20 at a moderate weight to keep toned. Otherwise my jeans wear out there. The...

I don't think I'm drinking enough water. I'll admit that. Maybe about 2.5 litres. Just had some. Poop? Too much. I guess that keeps me from being full of it. :) Today was cardio only. I tried to go the 60 mins, but only made 35. It's real hard first thing before breakfast. Guess I'll have to...

Hi Fennec, I've noticed you mentioned Flax oil. Also kick up your vitamin E to around 1000 units if you aren't doing that already. E is your friend here. :idea: I do Evening Primrose oil or Borage oil instead of Flax. Here's why. You're probably taking it for the rich concentration of...

Thanks, Keiko and WarLobo. Real food. Yikes. I guess it's time to hit the Safeway deli for some roast turkey breast for sandwiches, pears, yogurt, etc. I've got some great seasoning rubs for your steak, fish, chicken that I'll post sometime if anyone's interested. Where would I post those...