My Quest to COMPETE - BEAT THE DISEASE!

[MR. BMJ]

Refeeding edema is normal during post-Anorexia Nervosa (1).

I'm not sure if there are any Thyroid problems per se, but according to Fisher et al, "Thyroid hormone production tends to be normal, but the peripheral deiodination of thyroxine favors formation of the less metabolically active reduced triiodothyronine (rT3) rather than T3. This metabolic state, known as low T3 syndrome, is characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa but resolves with refeeding." (2)

He is already using AIFM at this time.....unless he has since D/C it without mention.

I'd probably just make an appointment to see the Doc and get you BP and Thyroid checked out so that you know where you stand. Otherwise, just wait it out and see if it resides since it seems to be common (1).

The low BP threw me off as well. I'd have it retested just to be certain though J.

Keep H2o up as well.

Maybe throw in some Dandelion to see if that helps. Also, i'd continue to monitor your sodium intake. Judging fromthe diet though, i've seen much worse from others, and do not really think this is the cause.....who know though.

1. Barbosa-Saldivar JL, Van Itallie TB. Semistarvation: An overview of an old problem. Bull NY Acad Med 55:774, 1979.

2. Fisher M, et al. Eating disorders in adolescents: A background paper. J Adolesc Health 16:420, 1995.

BMJ

 

[MR. BMJ]

As I sat at the table last night, eating my rice krispies (HIGH GI) rice cakes (HIGH GI) and other cold processed cereals (SAME CONCEPT AS DEXTROSE, JUST NOT COMPLETE SUGAR WHICH I CAN’T FATHOM) I thought to mtyself….why the hell, after eating low gi great protein and carb sources all day before training, am I scarfing down all these junk carbs (100g worth)??? Everything tells me (from readings) that high gi is the way to go….some chose dex, some sweet tarts and candies, some processed rice, rice cakes, cereal, ect……does this make sense? Why do I want to eat this crap after I just put an hours worth of die hard dedication into my training….only to pound back a mess load of processed foods?? Any takers?

Although post-workout drinks put your system in a more anabolic state, it is just a minute part of the puzzle. Don't forget that total calories consumed is the determining factor for weight gain and/or loss. In fact, protein and amino acids are more important post-workout than anything. Using high GI carbs is just a natural "slick" way of taking advantage of your body's hormonal system as it is primed to send most of the carbs towards muscle.

When dieting and "bulking," I make sure to get in a quick digesting protein like whey isolate as my main focus. If I reach a sticking point in strength and weight gain (hopefully mostly muscle) while "bulking," i'll add in more carbs, or high GI carbs. However, whenever possible, I try not to spike insulin levels as I do not feel this is exactly the most healthy way to live (lol....kind of funny I say this huh?). If I can get away using low-moderate GI sources and get the same result, I will always resort to this path. Less insulin also leads to less water retention as well. Then again, if I train only 3-4 times per week, then I really doubt there will be much of a problem spiking insulin anyway....since this is the only time I will actually focus on doing it. When dieting, I usually just consume a whey drink solo then have another meal 1-2 hours later with solid foods.

r-ALA really helps here as well.....sort of like an insurance coverage.

Some people who are way over their natural genetic limit will sometimes benefit more from eating foods that absorb quickly because they will not feel full as long and can continue to cram in food every 1-3 hours and thus raise their calorie intake easier. It's a lot easier to get in a lot of calories from whey and Ultra Fuel than it is eating chicken breasts and potatoes all day (not that I am a fan of this path). This is also why a lot of pros eat this way ....along with countless meals of fast food because they continuously have to increase their calories because they are trying to get to supraphysiological size (ie you can't eat like a 245-lb person and expect to reach 300-lbs).

Remember though as well.....when "bulking," not everybody is gonna look their best (ie summer look).

BMJ

 

[cityhick]

Can we get this outta the anabolic forum.

 

[JKurz1]

Can we get this outta the anabolic forum.

sure thing.........go f- yourself...........

 

[silver_shadow]

Can we get this outta the anabolic forum.

for what? to free up space for "can i drink winny" threads, or to discuss the merits of 50 mg of dbol ED vs 55mg?!

 

[JKurz1]

Silv - love ya man...how do you know so much about this disease??? Damn the stomach bloating issues are killing me....that and the numbness.......

 

[blut wump]

Can we get this outta the anabolic forum.

It's a fair request.

However, since the forum's mission statement is "A forum for anything related to bodybuilding & steroids." and this is a cycle log, request denied.

 

[JKurz1]

almost lost it last night.........looked in the mirror and completely faded...it's that phase between skinny and gaining mass where yhou look like a trash heap....I can't stand it....depression kicked in.....that and I am so swollen that I am scared.....ankles and feet, wrists, so much watwer retention....can anyone assist, is this normal? MrB???? Help bro....

 

[JKurz1]

THE DREADED off day....could care less right now because I feel like Hell....


As for tomorrow, if I do lift.....what should I do for deads? It's silly to keep doing 1rep max every single week as this would make 5 in a row...hell, even in college we maxed maybe once a month....so, my thoughts are a few warms then 5 intense sets of 5? Then come back next week and 1-rep max again? Thoughts?

 

[BiggT]

What I would do on the DL if I were you, Jeff is 1 week do 5x5 adding weight each set, then next week work to a heavy triple over 5 sets, then pull a single on the thrid week, on the 4th week do something deadlift related like heavy rack pulls for example.....then repeat the cycle.