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Post by robwhite on Apr 7, 2010 9:28:27 GMT -5
This forum has been quiet for a while now. Shame.
Has anyone heard from Eric? Without going into details, i know he was going through quite a stressful period at the end of last year. I Hope everything is gradually working out ok for him. He helped me alot with my health problems.
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Post by robwhite on Mar 3, 2010 5:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by robwhite on Mar 3, 2010 5:31:36 GMT -5
I found taken before training they caused hypoglycaemic symptoms half-way through training. Eric said he also found this, probably because many of the ingredients stimulate fast-oxidation.
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Post by robwhite on Feb 22, 2010 11:48:55 GMT -5
The original purpose for cataplus and liqui-g plus was to deal with catabolic / aerobic imbalance. I think using it for sport applications is purely experimental and may not work for all people engaging in anaerobic sports.
I personally used both for a couple of months after training but TBH i idint feel they did much for me, and i didnt feel comfortable with using supplements to push anaerobic because in Dr Revici's work he showed that anerobic cellular environment was a good startr for tumours, so i discontinued them
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Post by robwhite on Dec 15, 2009 11:43:29 GMT -5
A general circuit with light weight or bodyweight that involves pulling and pushing in all planes, squatting and lunging through a full ROM, and maybe a few light plyometrics, should do it. No longer than 15 mins.
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Post by robwhite on Dec 15, 2009 4:13:33 GMT -5
Joel, you should try lamb heart. It is delicious.
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Sleep
Dec 15, 2009 4:12:18 GMT -5
Post by robwhite on Dec 15, 2009 4:12:18 GMT -5
I have read that Dr Atkins in his clinics used to give his patients calcium to help them sleep - he said it was one of the best nutrients he used for assisting deep sleep.
Calcium assists tryptophan in cross the blood-brain barrier, and it also has a direct effect on nerve relaxation
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Dec 10, 2009 6:05:27 GMT -5
Post by robwhite on Dec 10, 2009 6:05:27 GMT -5
Wallacebrown, thats very interesting because sometimes i wake up a bit groggy and it takes me a few hours to clear my head. What is the best type of calcium for a parasympathetic dominant? I already take 1g of calcium ascorbate in the morning with my minerals (vit C helps mineral absorption), but its not potent enough. I have also tried 'acidifying' in the morning using apple cider vinegar but that doenst quite work either.
Actually, one thing that has worked somewhat to boost my energy in the morning and throughout the day is to only eat very little (and then eat big at night). Undereating during the day triggers the 'hunt' instinct and the sympathetic ANS strongly. It really does work. Since doing the adrenal recovery protocol, my hunger has diminished during the day, but i always have a big appetitie at night, plus i am very busy dutring the day so i dont get time to eat much, so i'm kinda following my natural instinct anyway. See the thread' the effect of eating frequency' for a bit more in-depth look at this.
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Post by robwhite on Dec 8, 2009 6:04:20 GMT -5
Wow you really love brain Heart is by far my favourite offal to eat, because after it has been slow cooked it tastes just like a rich steak. Offal in general is great stuff, and the effect it has makes muscle meats look distinctly 'second best'.
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Post by robwhite on Dec 7, 2009 8:34:02 GMT -5
I would love to include brains as a regular part of my diet, but unfortunately here in the UK brains are banned from sale because of problems with BSE and scrapie in the past.
On a similar note, sweetbreads (thymus and pancreas) are delicious and give me a huge energy rush when i eat them. Give them a try.
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Sleep
Dec 1, 2009 7:20:21 GMT -5
Post by robwhite on Dec 1, 2009 7:20:21 GMT -5
I have recently been playing around with some taurine powder i had left lying around from ages ago. I have found 3g half hour before bed really helps to calm my mind down and stop it racing, and let me drift off into lal-la land. Unlike alot of sleep-aid supplements, taurine causes absolutely no grogginess in the morning. From www.smart-publications.com/sleeping_disorders/sleep.php"Taurine is an amino acid, and potent antioxidant. Found in the nervous system and muscles, taurine supports brain neurotransmitters, including melatonin and GABA, and helps regulate their release into the brain. It also regulates heartbeat; maintains the stability of cell membranes; regulates the transport of potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium in and out of cells; and regulates the activity of brain cells. Low amounts of taurine may cause anxiety, epilepsy, hyperactivity and poor brain function. On the other hand, sufficient taurine levels are believed to contribute to a feeling of calmness, essential to restful sleep." Glycine has a similar effct, but its not quite as potent IMO. Strangely enough, taurine can also be useful as a pre-workout supplement. If you are the type of person that finds it hard to stay focussed when you are tired or over-anxious, taurine is great. It calms and focusses the mind before big lifts. It also regulates muscle contractility through optimising electrolyte balance, and controls blood sugar.
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Post by robwhite on Dec 1, 2009 7:06:25 GMT -5
Looks like rock-bottom ATG squats are the only option. Damn ....
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Post by robwhite on Nov 30, 2009 7:01:20 GMT -5
Those squats definately looked below parallel to me. Cant believe they red-lighted you!
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Post by robwhite on Nov 30, 2009 6:47:20 GMT -5
Chia is indeed a great seed to consume if you can get it - it has an excellent PUFA fat profile, fibre, and lots of antioxidants, and mixed with the coconut it would give a good all round profile of medium-chain saturates, omega 3 and omega 6. The wierd sweetner in the product concerns me. Also, because of the high PUFA content of the chia, it would be very prone to rancidity once it has been ground.
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Post by robwhite on Nov 30, 2009 6:42:51 GMT -5
I used to think candida overgrowth was just due to too much sugar and yeast in the diet, and also consuming certain foods that may have gone off. However, i'm starting to realise that when your immune system is shot (mainly referring to the neuro-endocrine systems here), you are much more prone to getting candida overgrowth from situations that a healthy immune system would normally be able to deal with.
Its worth pointing out that candida is a normal part of a healthy gut flora - its just when it grows out of control that it causes issues. Trying to completely irradicate candida is futile and potentially harmful. The same is true of many strains of e.coli.
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Post by robwhite on Nov 27, 2009 5:52:11 GMT -5
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Post by robwhite on Nov 27, 2009 5:05:10 GMT -5
I downloaded the trial and it looks great. I played around with it for a bit and its easy to set up and run, but because I have a big regional competition coming up I've been focusing on my prep for that and haven’t really got into it. After next weekend I will properly investigate.
Why don’t you download the free trial for yourself and have a look?
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Post by robwhite on Nov 26, 2009 6:37:29 GMT -5
I think we are agreeing that it would seem continued high protien does have downsides, from a lean mass perspective, and a health perspective. However, i'm not convinced that TOTAL fasting (i.e no food at all) for 16 + hours daily is necessarily a good idea, as proposed in LeanGains. Sure, research would indicate that it does not cause lean tissue loss, but there is some research to suggest that eating something small earlier in the day maybe better. In the EliteFTS article "An Objective Look at Intermittent Fasting: "In a controlled intervention trial on lean subjects, Farshchi’s team found that skipping breakfast decreased post-meal insulin sensitivity and increased LDL-cholesterol, despite a high (six-a-day) meal frequency (23). This data points to the possibility that the body is “metabolically primed” to eat a meal soon after an overnight fast. Concurring with the above results, noted protein researcher, Donald Layman, asserted in a recent review that the most critical meal of the day is breakfast after an overnight fast (24). This is partially due to circadian protein synthesis rates being lowest at this time. He states that the anabolic impact of a meal lasts roughly 5–6 hours based on the rate of post-meal amino acid metabolism. Therefore, dietary protein should be provided at approximately five-hour intervals throughout the day. This recommendation can be challenged by the fact that other studies show longer durations of plasma glucose and amino acid elevations caused by casein or a mixed meal (25, 26). However, the latter research didn’t measure the effect of exercise on plasma amino acid flux. In the final analysis, Layman’s suggestions are a safe bet without any major convenience impingements." Although these studies used persons eating the typical 3-5 meals a day pattern, it still makes me wary of not having anything at all in the morning. And as i alluded to im my previous post, if a person has poor adrenal output or is adrenally fatigued (as alot of Thyroid types and Parasympathetics would be), the strain on the adrenals from total fasting during the day is probably not a great idea. With Ori's approach of drastically undereating vs completely fasting, a very small meal of light, easy to digest protien, with some raw veggies or fruit packed with enzymes and detoxifying compounds, could offset potential problems with not having anything in the morning. Anecdotally, one of the regular board members on the myprotein forum, which i frequent occasionally, paid Martin Berkham of LeanGains for personal nutritional coaching, and after 4 weeks, he lost alot of muscle, only a little fat, and made no strength gains. He was not happy . forum.myprotein.co.uk/diet-nutrition/23276-leangains-motokuk.htmlAnother thing that struck me recently was the constant vagus nerve (i.e parasympathetic) activity caused by eating all day. Surely if you were a parasympathetic dominant, thats just exasberating the imbalance. Conversely, hunger stimulated the sympathetic nervous system, and alot of guys that use IF or its many variants report having boundless energy all during the fasting / undereating periods (which is of course when you would be hungry). Possibly a cool side effect of having amplified sympathetic output? Seems, in theory, a prefect antidote for parasympathetic dominants. Another amusing tidbit i came across from a t-nation article recently where the author went all round the world to train in different cultures www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/weight_training_and_conditioning_around_the_world:"TM: You told me earlier you picked up some great advice from the Russians. What was it? MR:"Always be a little hungry." They were always hungry to train and learn more, but they were also just plain hungry for food. When they ate, they wouldn't fill their plates. They felt it was best to always be craving. I think it's pretty damn smart. I think we evolved to always be a little hungry. It probably helps us think and react more quickly than the guy who pounds his food and has to sit down before he passes out."
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Post by robwhite on Nov 25, 2009 12:40:50 GMT -5
I think brain chemistry is largely affected by metabolism. Nearly all brain chemistry imbalances are related to cellular metabolic problems in the CNS and poor nutrient availability.
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Post by robwhite on Nov 25, 2009 8:03:21 GMT -5
There is growing research to suggest the reduced meal frequency approach has a multitude of psychological and physiological benefits over the negatives. This kinda tells me the body works well with that approach. Cutting down meal frequencies for a protein type is also something that bothers me. But consuming significant portions of protein all day long also bothers me for a number of health and protein utilisation reasons. A better approach for protein types might be to try Ori's approach of undereating - but not totally fasting - during the day, and then feasting at night. That approach allows for small amounts of protein during the day such as soft boiled eggs, small amounts of raw cheese, small amounts of very lightly cooked organic meat, a handful of raw nuts, and as much raw veg and fruit as you like. This might actually work better than full fasting during the day because the small amount of food during the late moning would actually improve morning insulin sensitivity and blood lipids (vs full fasting; see the EliteFTS article), and somewhat supress the cortisol wave, but keep the GH and glucagon response high. Ori also states that for athletes a pre-workout shake (metabolically-typed of course ) of protein, fats, and carbs is a good idea. Once my next comp on the 5th Dec is done and dusted, i am tempted to try it, and might drop down to the 67.5kg weight category whilst keeping as much of my current muscle and strength as poss. For fun, i sat down for 5 mins and easily figured out how i could rework my diet so i cant get about 90% of my calories in an evening 'feast' without changing anything i eat OVERALL, or the amount of calories i consume.
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