Recent content by skydancer

I can relate!! I've been gaining muscle over the past year but BF is staying the same seemingly no matter what I do. Looking at your sample diet...how many calories is that? Perhaps your body is rebelling against too little calories for too long? I've just begin to cycle my calorie...

Deadlifts are great for adding mass and thickness and feel soooo good...go here to see an example. www.planetkc.com/exrx/Exercise.html Sounds like you are doing everything right in terms of training. Don't forget the mind-muscle connection! Its more effective than you might think. Now its...

nineoneone - ooppsy - sorry about the confusion on your gender. Some times its hard to tell with handles.... You definately need to eat more...a LOT more if you are trying to build muscle....I'd aim for at least the 2000-2300 range if you are lifting heavy as often as you say. If you are not...

Terrific work Fennec! Its amazing what we can do when we get it all together...keep it up woman!

??? Lots of women contribute here...we've had a recent influx of males lately. As for the cardio question, it all comes in waves. Most often the questions are NOT regarding cardio. Nearly all of us who post are in the iron game.

Hi FlexKitten - your back routine looks good. Do you mix it up every 6-8 weeks or so? Your muscles can adapt easily to the load/exercises you are giving it. I don't think its neccessary to work your back more than once a week personally. But it depends on the effectiveness of your current...

He asked if he "could', of course he could, depending on his goals, which aren't stated.

You haven't stated what your goals are or your current stats but here are some ideas.... Add more fibrous veggies to several meals, add more grains like barley or starchy veggies at the earlier meals like yams and legumes, add protein powder to supplement your protein intake, possibly add...

"instant" oatmeal is more processed (cut up/ground) then "old fashioned" oatmeal. The closer you can get to a whole food the better for your body, hence you should eat the old fashioned stuff. Your pre and post meals look pretty good - however faster carbs (higher GI rating) post workout aid...

In reading the recent threads on how low carbs effect seratonin, estrogen and how the body may not be prepared for a higher amount of carbs when you crave them most.... What about cycling lower cal/carb weeks with higher cal/carb weeks? Specifically eating 2 wks at about 1500 cals, 150g or so...

1) How long has she been training? 2) What are her stats now? 3) What does her diet look like? 4) Not a good idea to stack a/s for a first cycle for a woman.

Thank you gents.... That cord is a fabulous idea Lobo.

This is a terrific discussion and a great reason WHY it is so important to research and research and research before taking the plunge. ALSO Sasha is a perfect testament to what can be achieved by plain ol' HARD WORK! You look WONDERFUL Sasha! :D I've seen guys especially get frustrated at us...

My selection isn't there.... Heavy/intense lifting with both pre/post workout meals Cardio a.m empty stomach, moderate to high 60m

WHAT DO YOU THINK I'M DOING HERE LOBO...ummm checkin' w/the board!! LOL!