Positive Bodybuilders.

[babybodybuilder2.5]

Just wondering if there are any Postive Bodybuilders here that might be able to give advise to other Postive bodybuilders. I know its a touchy issue with discloser and what, but I personally don't have a problem with my status. Just thought I would ask.
My mom always said "You won't know till you ask".
Babybodybuilder2.5

 

[NihilistIllusion]

from the looking ive done around here, it seems more r less uniform that positive BBers are having a hell of a lot of trouble gaining. ask alan. apparently hes quite the pig just to maintain.

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

from the looking ive done around here, it seems more r less uniform that positive BBers are having a hell of a lot of trouble gaining. ask alan. apparently hes quite the pig just to maintain.

Yeah, I would agree with you . Thanks for your advice on Alan, I have already gotten what I need from him. It was helpfull, but Im looking for any personal advice from others .
So Thanks

 

[alanchiras]

Hi guys. Anything I can do to help. In the meantime, i'm going to be changing my BB routine very shortly and give it some discussion on this board real soon. Thanks! Alan Chiras.

 

[damonlondon]

Just wondering if there are any Postive Bodybuilders here that might be able to give advise to other Postive bodybuilders. I know its a touchy issue with discloser and what, but I personally don't have a problem with my status. Just thought I would ask.
My mom always said "You won't know till you ask".
Babybodybuilder2.5

Hi mister. I'm a postive BB too, living in London. Happy to share experiences here or in private messages. Not an expert on gear, but have taken enough over the years to have got past the novice stage.

85kg here hoping to get to 100kg in two to three years time, up from 67kg when I started training seriously (five years ago). Would like to progress faster, but it's kind of expensive...

Been positive, and lucky enough to be healthy, for nearly 12 years now. On combo. Anyway. Look forward to hearing from you.

Damon

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

Hi mister. I'm a postive BB too, living in London. Happy to share experiences here or in private messages. Not an expert on gear, but have taken enough over the years to have got past the novice stage.

85kg here hoping to get to 100kg in two to three years time, up from 67kg when I started training seriously (five years ago). Would like to progress faster, but it's kind of expensive...

Been positive, and lucky enough to be healthy, for nearly 12 years now. On combo. Anyway. Look forward to hearing from you.

Damon

Hey Damon, glad to see you have had some luck with your weight. I never have done any gear myself. I was planning on using them but, since they have now banned them in the US . I don't think I can afford or risk doing them. It will be a slow process now, but whats a guy to do about the government.

 

[lauderdalemuscle]

Hey--I'm not sure if I'm a bodybuilder or not, but I lift weights and run and am in pretty good shape, and I've been poz for about 6years now (I'm 32yrs old). I can't seem to get past 185-190 lbs though, no matter what I take. Since my bodyfat is low, I sorta go against what other poz people tend to try for, which is to gain more weight regardless of whether it's muscle or fat.
Anyway, I'm not an expert, though I am an HIV/AIDS counselor, but I do think everyone can learn from each other. You may know something I can learn, and visa versa.
Feel free to contact me if you wanna chat more.
lauderdalemuscle

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

Hey--I'm not sure if I'm a bodybuilder or not, but I lift weights and run and am in pretty good shape, and I've been poz for about 6years now (I'm 32yrs old). I can't seem to get past 185-190 lbs though, no matter what I take. Since my bodyfat is low, I sorta go against what other poz people tend to try for, which is to gain more weight regardless of whether it's muscle or fat.
Anyway, I'm not an expert, though I am an HIV/AIDS counselor, but I do think everyone can learn from each other. You may know something I can learn, and visa versa.
Feel free to contact me if you wanna chat more.
lauderdalemuscle

Hey Lauderdalemuscle,...I would not call myself a "real" builder either. I am building a newer body, one with muscles. Ive been poz for nearly 14 yrs. Only been working out for the last 2 1/2 yrs. During which time I have gained 25#'s of muscle. Which put me in at a whopping 150 #'s .... . I would love to get to about 170#, but Im not sure I will ever get there. Let's just say I am a very picky eater.
Just wanted to Welcome you, and if that is you in your avitar...Looks real good.
Later....

 

[lauderdalemuscle]

yeah that's me in the avatar, though I need a new one because I've grown since then; thanks for the compliment just the same. Is that by any chance you in your avatar? Later man

 

[babybodybuilder2.5]

yeah that's me in the avatar, though I need a new one because I've grown since then; thanks for the compliment just the same. Is that by any chance you in your avatar? Later man

....Yes...that would be me! Take Care..

 

[bodypump2]

i have had no problem making gains....i think thats wjhy my docs wont perscribe anthing for me....damnit! i have hiv! i want to be beautiful too!

 

[cavemuscle]

POZ bodybuilder and first post here!

I competed a bit in the 80's went thru the whole body change thing and was able to get on test (androgel) 4 years ago. The best thing you can do I think is find a good bodybuilding nutritionist and tell him of your medical history and your goals.

Doing that I've gone from 155 to 195 and am still gaining. I plan to start hitting Masters Open classes in 2 years.

I supplement with the usual stuff, just a bit more because my body needs more. Looking into Deca thru an aging clinic, but so far the Masterone and tren based OTC's stacked with my androgel have worked pretty good.

Additionally, there are several studies going on of the efficacy of low dose Serostim to prevent or reverse body changes for LTS (long term survivors) and non progressors.

Most of all, EAT. EAT clean but eat well, minimum 6 meals, 8 meals a day. talk to the nutritionist I recommended you to go to about that.

PM me for more info.

oh and yeah, I'm single.

Brock

 

[hottanguy333]

Hi guys. Anything I can do to help. In the meantime, i'm going to be changing my BB routine very shortly and give it some discussion on this board real soon. Thanks! Alan Chiras.

HI Alan,
where can i find your advice on how to build up? i am having a really hard time. Been HIV+ for 2 years. thanks.

 

[hottanguy333]

POZ bodybuilder and first post here!

I competed a bit in the 80's went thru the whole body change thing and was able to get on test (androgel) 4 years ago. The best thing you can do I think is find a good bodybuilding nutritionist and tell him of your medical history and your goals.

Doing that I've gone from 155 to 195 and am still gaining. I plan to start hitting Masters Open classes in 2 years.

I supplement with the usual stuff, just a bit more because my body needs more. Looking into Deca thru an aging clinic, but so far the Masterone and tren based OTC's stacked with my androgel have worked pretty good.

Additionally, there are several studies going on of the efficacy of low dose Serostim to prevent or reverse body changes for LTS (long term survivors) and non progressors.

Most of all, EAT. EAT clean but eat well, minimum 6 meals, 8 meals a day. talk to the nutritionist I recommended you to go to about that.

PM me for more info.

oh and yeah, I'm single.

Brock

HI POZ guy here and trying to start building up. Been going to the gym but not much progress. even started having a trainer. i gain and i loose. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

 

[alanchiras]

HI Alan,
where can i find your advice on how to build up? i am having a really hard time. Been HIV+ for 2 years. thanks.

Would love to help, but you need to give SOME history of your trying too. thanks! Alan Chiras.

 

[dtto]

Hi guys. Anything I can do to help. In the meantime, i'm going to be changing my BB routine very shortly and give it some discussion on this board real soon. Thanks! Alan Chiras.

Hi Alan. Po bber here. I'd be intrested in reading your thoughts on your chnaged routine. I've been trying seriously for the past 3yrs to increase lbm. Doing the 6meal/day and balancing macros thing. The first couple of years were a learning experience but i think i have gotten better at it and doing working at a reasonable pace now.

 

[alanchiras]

Hi Alan. Po bber here. I'd be intrested in reading your thoughts on your chnaged routine. I've been trying seriously for the past 3yrs to increase lbm. Doing the 6meal/day and balancing macros thing. The first couple of years were a learning experience but i think i have gotten better at it and doing working at a reasonable pace now.

WOW! It's been over 1/2 a year since a posting here. I will be trying to updaye to current status "The War" and there will be a BIG surprise at the end - for now!

Thanks! Alan Chiras.

 

[cavemuscle]

HI POZ guy here and trying to start building up. Been going to the gym but not much progress. even started having a trainer. i gain and i loose. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Diet
rest
supplmentation
excercise

in that order. if you make gains and then suddenly level out or actually lose it usually means one or more of those 4 things is out of whack. I try to be hypervigilant, not over train and make sure I am eating on schedule and resting enough. Difficult I know but you gotta do it.

For anything else I would need more information from you.

 

[alanchiras]

Again, this is more complex than it looks. Thanks! Alan Chiras.

 

[cavemuscle]

Bump!

this needs to stay fairly high on the posing list.

In the past few months i've met online a couple high placed amatures who are POZ. all have told me that the primary concern is adipose lipodystrophy - visceral fat- and keeping liver numbers good. Both suggested minimizing the use of orals and sticking with injectables and transdermals.

The FDA recently put a halt to Serono's studies on Serostim (hgh) as a treatment for lipo due to high incidences of diabetes. They gave Serono permission to state that hgh has shown some effectiveness at treating lipo on the label, stopping short of a full indication but giving docs wriggle room if they see a need.

Both guys told me thier solution was simply to shoot for heavyweight classes where a protruding belly is not that unusual, just make sure that when you diet down the "6 pack" is visible.

Just remember, the point is looking good and feeling good. Do not go overboard and start trying to do the huge cycles that the pro's use.

More later

Brock

 

[AAP]

Hey guys, just wanted to share this.. but a lot of people I know that are poz here in South Florida, in addition to anabolic cycles, they often rely on periactin to help stimulate the appetite and increase their bodyweight.

Just wanted to throw that out there as an option.

 

[linebackerbare]

hi guys,
my challenge has been keeping bodyfat% down..as of now i am about 10%-12% since going on testim i have noticed a big change, more def, and wt is about 210-220 depending..lol
been poz for 7 yrs, i work in the fitness industry as group ex instructor and personal trainer.
lets keep this discussion going!

 

[Ned Kelly]

Wow i have the oposite problem been pos for 6 years and have been paking on the wieght. I am now about 330 lbs been lifting and working out for a year but cannot budge the bulk:-(

 

[alanchiras]

Wow i have the oposite problem been pos for 6 years and have been paking on the wieght. I am now about 330 lbs been lifting and working out for a year but cannot budge the bulk:-(

I wish I had your problem. Try some cardio or circuit training. My Doctor still says NO cardio for me

Cheers! Alan Chiras.

 

[joe_warner]

I wish I had your problem. Try some cardio or circuit training. My Doctor still says NO cardio for me

Cheers! Alan Chiras.

is that due to avoiding "wasting" ?

 

[rnch]

i've read that marinol is good for appetite increasment?


seldom a problem for me....

 

[POZBODYBUILDER1997]

Top-7 HIV + Bodybuilding Questions ? Any Answers?

What bugs me or has me in the dark...

1. HIV Legs?? Any training program or supplements to thicken the legs in relation to the torso. Same goes for arms.
2. Testosterone names, frequency, and milligrams to support appetite and bodyweight
3. What anti-estrogens are popular with the HIV doctors for their male patients who are highly reactive to testosterone 2 estrogen conversion?
   
4. Does combo of Insulin + gh + test. improve life guality?
5. What supplements effective at overcoming sexual side effects of the cocktail (desire, drive, performance, etc.) Beyond Viagra...
6. Ways to address the extreme fatigue: in bed or just dead...either is not really living.
7. Does HCG? What would my MD need to see or know about me to prescribe it?
   

 

[alvin47]

It seems more less uniform that positive BBers are having a hell of a lot of trouble gaining.

 

[alanchiras]

is that due to avoiding "wasting" ?

Yup. I finally got my weight to 170 LBS for the first time in my life, and I can do a small amount of cardio <YEAH!!!!!> I think I'll go do some right now

 

[billy10388]

Hey Damon, glad to see you have had some luck with your weight. I never have done any gear myself. I was planning on using them but, since they have now banned them in the US . I don't think I can afford or risk doing them. It will be a slow process now, but whats a guy to do about the government.

I also think so.