Recent content by shardik1000

I try to balance out my salt intake with No-Salt, a salt substitute composed of potassium chloride. Assuming I use quite a bit of both, what is the effect on water retention?

Blood, Thanks for the prompt reply. Unfortunately, whey is not an option for me -- I am allergic to milk products. I have tried soy protein isolate, but I know that soy protein is inferior to egg white protein. As a follow-up question, would I be better off with 140 cal of grape juice + 60...

I have a small problem: i'm seventeen and my parents will not let me purchase dextrose or maltodextrin online (I have not found either product locally.) I am therefore at a loss as to what to consume for post-workout carbohydrates. I have heard that grape juice is good, yet I would think that...

Thanks for the replies. My main concern is that with this split, I won't be working out each muscle often enough. My current split was as follows: day one: chest, legs, tris day two: off day three: back, shoulders, abs day four: off day five: chest, legs tris. day six: off day seven: off...

I would appreciate any comments or suggestions any of you might have ony my split / routine. I am 17, male, have been lifting for quite some time, and am looking to signifcantly increase muscle mass (but then, who isn't?) split: mon: legs tue: chest, obliques, tris wed: off thr: back, biceps...

I recently read a study which stated that honey is primarily fructose; if this is true, why would honey be a good choice for post-workout recovery? I cannot afford dextrose or maltodextrin at this point; so I have been eating a 140 cal english muffin, 25 g egg white protein, and 1 tbsp honey...

Found an interesting article on peanut butter: "Recurring rumors that commercial peanut butters contain trans fats--which appear to increase risk of cardiovascular disease--have no basis in fact, according to an Agricultural Research Service study. The rumors no doubt started because small...

Just curious if anyone else has had problems with Splenda (i.e., stomach aches, gas, etc...) It happens every time I eat the damn stuff, but doesn't happen with Equal or any other artificial sweetener (which means it probably isn't the dextrose or maltodextrin present in all of them.) Anyone...

just wanted to get some feedback on my routine. Yeah, it's alot (each workout takes roughly 60-75 mins,) but I'm seeing fairly rapid gains, so it must be working. I'm appreciate any comments/suggestions, though. Thanks BTW, i'm 17, male, 5'7'', and 130 lbs. And yes, I am training intensely...

huge bump. couldn't agree more w/ you all.

I am a seventeen year old male, 5'7'', 130 pound, and looking to gain mass. I train quite intensely, and I know that post-workout nutrition is crucial to muscle growth. Note: I am fatally allergic to milk/whey/casein protein. My question is this: I work out from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., and have...

When do you all think dips should be done (i.e., before or after bench press)? My chest routine is as follows: flat db press 3 X 6-8 incline db press 3 X 6-8 flat or incline flies 3 X 8-12 dips pec deck 3 X 6-8 Should I do dips first, though it may mean bench pressing less weight? Or...

I was curious as to what everyone here eats after lifting. If anyone cares to post example post-training meals, it would be appreciated.

I was curious about incline and decline free weight flies. Are either of these exercises effective, and if so, which is better?

I am an active seventeen year old male, 5'7'', 128 pounds, and very, very lean (5% bf. yes, I know it's dangerously low, but it's an accurate figure, having been checked by several people, including my doctor.) I lift very intensely, exercising each muscle group thoroughly. I can post my...