Gym People- Progress Pics Thread

[SiR Mikey]

Krazyblurtz threw this idea out in another thread in the lounge and so I figured I'd start it. Basically just a thread to post pictures of when you first started working out to where you are now. You can post monthly progress pics, whatever. This isn't just for people trying to get big, it can also be for people trying to lose weight as well. If you want to leave a brief description of your goals, supplements, diet, etc. feel free to.

Lets try and keep this thread clean and motivational.

I'll post some pics later when I get to my computer.

[95CIVICex]

me on the carrier (uss carl vinson) in jan of 05'
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/46/20/2490264/1908092423196l.jpg

i took this pic 2 months later in march 05'.
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/46/20/2490264/19080931040726l.jpg

...gotten lazy cuz i got out the navy & got married since. :roll:

[DeeDub]

This should be good to see...

[randizle]

hell yea its about time ther is a thread like this one pics will be up very soon.

[tfizzle]

wow good idea...i always wanted to try this but never had anyone to try it with...my friends are fuckin lazy!!!!!

ill tell the chica to bring her digi cam

[DeeDub]

This should be good to see...

[Mafioso]

Ehhh this is even too homo-erotic for me!

[Mafioso]

P.S. I'll be posting pics soon <3

[Smoot]

where is topnotch7thgen on this one!

[jägermeister]

jon has gotten smaller, he's been all about COD4 instead of the G Y M lol

I heard Mikey has gotten mad sexy. in for pics! :inlove:

[krazyblurtz]

6'2 and naturally aspirated
2003 - 225 pounds - Never really had a workout before, just tons of sports when was an athletic kid

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/P1010174.jpg

2004 - 175 pounds - Decided food wasnt worth being fat.... Dramatic fast weight loss due to using protein shakes as meal replacements (not healthy) and going to the gym every two days at 3 am since I was emberrassed to be there. 1 hour random weight lifting and 30 minutes treadmill

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/303.jpg

2007 - 190 pounds - Been going to the gym for little over a year at five days a week, then lost my job and didnt go for 3 months and lost ALOT of progress.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/l_6ca28329a8d22a59e08f0ba7b42e2666.jpg

2008 current - 205 pounds - 4 months recovering what I lost, finally had some jobs so I can afford tons of protein.
I would be alot bigger or alot ripped if I would just make up my mind whether I want to be huge, or have a ripped 8 pack...so many downsides to both, but when you are unemployeed You dont have much choice since you are what you eat.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/downsize-1.jpg


As for the future pic in two months, who knows I could be 180-230. Never know what im gonna do

[SiR Mikey]

In for more homo pics

*Edit* For the record I'm 5'9

First pic is late November after girl issues and shit, I was down to 120lbs. Last 2 pictures are late March @160.

Diet consists of eating anything and everything as much as possible. Mainly chicken, eggs, yogurt, crackers etc. but I've been slacking lately. Supplement wise I take 5g of Hi Healths 100% creatine monohydrate mixed with a Naked juice and cheap protein. After my container of creatine is up I want to try out No-xplode for a month and see what it does for me.

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[SiR Mikey]

6'2 and naturally aspirated

You is one big ass motha fucka

[crx88]

nice, progress. im workin on my self, but i need to gain some weight/muscle..
im 5'11. at 138 lbs. im workin out here at home, i used to go to the gym every morning but then i got lazy. -_-. Keep it up

[Jstarda9]

me before and my after...i know its reversed hahaha

[RhdRicheeee]

In for more homo pics

*Edit* For the record I'm 5'9

First pic is late November after girl issues and shit, I was down to 120lbs. Last 2 pictures are late March @160.

Diet consists of eating anything and everything as much as possible. Mainly chicken, eggs, yogurt, crackers etc. but I've been slacking lately. Supplement wise I take 5g of Hi Healths 100% creatine monohydrate mixed with a Naked juice and cheap protein. After my container of creatine is up I want to try out No-xplode for a month and see what it does for me.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8226/l5ae8820d98f7f03a0183dcbl5.jpg
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MAN ON A MISSION!

[Jstarda9]

dude last time i saw him he was still a twig! hahaha

[Snowfox]

In for more homo pics

Diet consists of eating anything and everything as much as possible. Mainly chicken, eggs, yogurt, crackers etc. but I've been slacking lately. Supplement wise I take 5g of Hi Healths 100% creatine monohydrate mixed with a Naked juice and cheap protein. After my container of creatine is up I want to try out No-xplode for a month and see what it does for me.


I swear by BSN products, but No-Xplode is NOT creatine. Though it does have cem3 in it, it is a nitric oxide supplement and is the the "on switch" for Nitrix. Their creatine is Cellmass. No-Xplode, Nitrix, and Cell-Mass will turn even a normal person into a tank after a 12 week cycle.

[SiR Mikey]

I swear by BSN products, but No-Xplode is NOT creatine. Though it does have cem3 in it, it is a nitric oxide supplement and is the the "on switch" for Nitrix. Their creatine is Cellmass. No-Xplode, Nitrix, and Cell-Mass will turn even a normal person into a tank after a 12 week cycle.

Good to know, I've heard different things from different people. I've really been slacking these couple weeks and HARD.

[randizle]

i have used bsn No-Xplode and you get a bad ass pump that last for about 3-4 hrs but the bad thing for me is my stomach is week for any nitric oxide supplement with in 15mins i have to go straight to the bath room for a #2 yea i know gross but it is a nice supplement

[DeeDub]

My fat ass needs to start hitting the gym, and get back on my diet

[rudsone]

My fat ass needs to start hitting the gym, and get back on my diet

x2 but im a skinny 5'10" mutha fucka.

[KingDingaLing]

In for more homo pics



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ripped foo

i took NO xplode back 3 years ago. pretty much you just keep a constant pump from it. at the gym it felt like my muscles were gonna xplode out of my skin and at home my muscles had a contsant pump like i just got done workin out even though i wasnt at the gym for hours.

[Lilrob]

shit that would suck. but did it work out and get ur ripped?
cuz i wanna get some stuff from the vitamin store. gotta get ripped ;)

[KingDingaLing]

shit that would suck. but did it work out and get ur ripped?
cuz i wanna get some stuff from the vitamin store. gotta get ripped ;)

gnc foo. i can get you good deals there. the one next to your 6 an hour 8 hours a week job:idiot:

[Lilrob]

hahah thats a good one. i think i might have to take a trip up there. lol
with my whole week off. what powder/other stuff do you reccomend?

[my2kgsr]

Has anyone tried Hydroxycut?? just wondering on any results... I will be posting pics in a month with my work out, i just started hitting the gym this week then next week im starting the Hydroxycut...
as of now im 6'' 225 with minor beer belly.... Anybody else work out at world gym?? or chambo's wellness center now

[krazyblurtz]

chambos wellness center..? lol most world gyms are coyotes athletic centers, The coyotes already owned them, but just wanted to change the name...along with replacing some machines.

Fat burners......is a bs fad. Just speeds up your heart rate by caffeine and a blend of their own shit.
More of placebo with caffeine, if you think its a great product you will do what you can to maximize its effects... It really comes down to just dieting and work good old tried and true work outs.

And never pay attention to their before and after pics...its fucking bs too.
I lost 30 pounds a month before and gained 33 pounds a month just caffeine and protein FTW. NOT HEALTY... if you loose more than around 2.5lbs of fat a week you have to be loosing muscle with it too

[krazyblurtz]

BTW people I dunno what deals you get at GNC/hi-health but they are overpriced...along with every vitamin shop.. But at least the vitamin/muscle shops will match prices..
I see no-explode for 50-75 bucks around... Or I can just go to nutrishop and get it for $34 or go to max muscle and have them match price. Shop around, bodybuilding industry makes tons of people who dont know they jack up prices in the summer...and protein is now almost double what it was 2 years ago...since everyone keeps buying it

[The Guido]

Im using Hydroxycut, and as long as you use it correctly it will work.

[randizle]

ripped foo

i took NO xplode back 3 years ago. pretty much you just keep a constant pump from it. at the gym it felt like my muscles were gonna xplode out of my skin and at home my muscles had a contsant pump like i just got done workin out even though i wasnt at the gym for hours.


yea from what it looks like your pump has lasted you 3 year's lol j/k j/k you have a hott ass girl friend so i cant really bad mouth you, much love to you pimp.:lmao:

[KingDingaLing]

yea from what it looks like your pump has lasted you 3 year's lol j/k j/k you have a hott ass girl friend so i cant really bad mouth you, much love to you pimp.:lmao:

:boxer:

[krazyblurtz]

Damn mikey nice, lucky ectomorph! If I go off of my no soda diet, even eating healthy I can gain up to 5 pounds a week just from 2 sodas a day...sucks. But maybe that should tell me to just bulk hmmm! Anyways hey buddy how long you been at this? how often you go?
The first picture is literally funny, white ghandi looking nerd then the others are future white bruce lee status! You look familiar as hell to.. Go to dobsonhigh? hendrix jr high?

[SiR Mikey]

Damn mikey nice, lucky ectomorph! If I go off of my no soda diet, even eating healthy I can gain up to 5 pounds a week just from 2 sodas a day...sucks. But maybe that should tell me to just bulk hmmm! Anyways hey buddy how long you been at this? how often you go?
The first picture is literally funny, white ghandi looking nerd then the others are future white bruce lee status! You look familiar as hell to.. Go to dobsonhigh? hendrix jr high?

I wish I could gain weight like that! I used to eat a 1lb bag of twizzlers and 2 liters of Mountain Dew every night, never got any exercise and didn't gain a pound :(. The whole bulking thing never worked for me no matter how much I ate either. I just started going to the gym in mid-late november 07 and basically lived there. I went every week day for up to 4 hours a day up until about 2 months ago. Now I try and go 4 nights a week and actually have a decent routine down. I always look back at that first picture and shake my head, I never realized how fuckin anorexic I looked

I thought you looked familiar too though. I went to O'Connor, never played sports or anything either so I dunno.

[krazyblurtz]

Ah I used to go up to 3 hours a day until i was told by some knowledgable huge guys that its bad for your body after 2 hours straight a day, especialy if your not getting real food right then. I wish I could just be a bodybuilder though...go in twice a day...one for abs and cardio other for lifting, damn society :(

What gym u hit up? I go to mcqueen and pecos and williamsfield and val vista.

[SiR Mikey]

Ah I used to go up to 3 hours a day until i was told by some knowledgable huge guys that its bad for your body after 2 hours straight a day, especialy if your not getting real food right then. I wish I could just be a bodybuilder though...go in twice a day...one for abs and cardio other for lifting, damn society :(

What gym u hit up? I go to mcqueen and pecos and williamsfield and val vista.

I did a lot of reading on BBforums and they said when you first start going it's ok to spend ridiculous amounts of time at the gym, but after a while you need to slow down because you'll overwork your muscles and blah blah. You're pretty big tho dude, I'd be happy to be your size.

I go to the 24hour LA Fitness off 55th and Bell. I usually don't go in until 12-2am, I hate when people stand over you waiting to use the machine.

[enigma94]

Nice progress pics guys!! I'm going to sticky this, just keep it on topic please!

I'd post up my old progress pics from back when i was huge but I cant find em atm.. I havnt been working out for a while do to some back issues caused by a car accident... I sure do miss it though!.

[randizle]

Nice progress pics guys!! I'm going to sticky this, just keep it on topic please!

I'd post up my old progress pics from back when i was huge but I cant find em atm.. I havnt been working out for a while do to some back issues caused by a car accident... I sure do miss it though!.




last time i looked people wher staying to the topic,maybe not a whole lot of pics but every thing else is pretty much on topic and if talking about supplements and how they rebuild muscle tissue faster isent on topic then i just dont know what is.:(

[enigma94]

^ I wasnt saying they were going off topic, i'm just asking people to stay on topic so i dont have to come in here and delete all their BS posts...

[SiR Mikey]

wow this thread died fast

[jfizzzle]

ive got some pics... ill post a lil later today

[KingDingaLing]

not as cut as some of you skinny kids. but people who know me from the past know ive gotten a fuck load bigger

some people can call me a fatass, but hey, i dont see there asses in the gym

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee199/fatshlong/IMG00358.jpg

[SiR Mikey]

not as cut as some of you skinny kids.

But when the time comes you'll be fuckin big!

[KingDingaLing]

But when the time comes you'll be fuckin big!

another 4 months and im gonna cut out for a bit. in the mean time im hitting the weights hard. your fuckin ripped mikey:thumbup: keep hitting the gym and your gonna be a stocky ass mofo walkin around

[sleepynguyen]

damn my fat ass needs to start working out again!!!! itys been forever!!!! got lots of fat to burn!!!! this thread kinda motivates me....

[SiR Mikey]

another 4 months and im gonna cut out for a bit. in the mean time im hitting the weights hard. your fuckin ripped mikey:thumbup: keep hitting the jim and your gonna be a stocky ass mofo walkin around

Thanks, just got sick of being little Mikey. Some of the girl issues fits in there too, but thats a different story ;). Keep posting pics tho man, it's definitely inspirational to others. You are gonna be one big ass motha fucka!:thumbup:

[DeeDub]

not as cut as some of you skinny kids. but people who know me from the past know ive gotten a fuck load bigger

some people can call me a fatass, but hey, i dont see there asses in the gym

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee199/fatshlong/IMG00358.jpg

No more man boobs for me to play with? :(

Lookin good man

What supplements are you taking?

[KingDingaLing]

No more man boobs for me to play with? :(

Lookin good man

What supplements are you taking?

d4 thermal shock(weight loss pill),arnge krush and after glow. I eat a TON of chicken and no more late night mcdonald or jack in the box hamburgers for me. only eat like shit once a week.

[The Guido]

Rc, how good is that thermal stuff woking for you?

[JDMitation]

i'm about to get on it for the summer this thread is great

[The Guido]

I'm going to post some of my fatty before pics tonight.

[1SIKS2K]

Ehhh this is even too homo-erotic for me!

My thoughts exactly, interesting to see the progress on here. Where is 2000ctr pics , he talking all the time bout how big and ripped and how often hes at the gym. LOL

Im not posting pics but, those have have seen me recently can vouche for the cut and weight loss, more going for lean and cut {LOW BODY FAT and the once I get down to about 10-11% BF I'll attempt the mass gain.

Damn RC I miss your MAN JUGGS!

[Jstarda9]

My thoughts exactly, interesting to see the progress on here. Where is 2000ctr pics , he talking all the time bout how big and ripped and how often hes at the gym. LOL

Im not posting pics but, those have have seen me recently can vouche for the cut and weight loss, more going for lean and cut {LOW BODY FAT and the once I get down to about 10-11% BF I'll attempt the mass gain.

Damn RC I miss your MAN JUGGS!

youre still fat mijo

[1SIKS2K]

youre still fat mijo

you FUCKER.{J/K} Im down to like 14-15% body fat right now and under 199 at 6ft tall. Not fat at all sweetie. I still wub yew though. We should go blow a couple bills on the black jack tables.

NOT blow a couple BILLS like APsquid would think of

[Jstarda9]

you FUCKER.{J/K} Im down to like 14-15% body fat right now and under 199 at 6ft tall. Not fat at all sweetie. I still wub yew though. We should go blow a couple bills on the black jack tables.

NOT blow a couple BILLS like APsquid would think of

hahah lmfao dude...you were never fat though man....

but me i was starting to get hell of fat...im down 13lbs as of today though

i am down for the casino anyday man!!

[The Guido]

you FUCKER.{J/K} Im down to like 14-15% body fat right now and under 199 at 6ft tall. Not fat at all sweetie. I still wub yew though. We should go blow a couple bills on the black jack tables.

NOT blow a couple BILLS like APsquid would think of

DAMN PETE! Good job man, seriously. Plus you do know your shit.

[KingDingaLing]

Damn RC I miss your MAN JUGGS!

surprising! you always loved my man meat and sautéed meat balls. surprise you didnt say you missed those lol:clap:

[*inFamous*]

peteh <3's the RC!

[SiR Mikey]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone taken SuperPump 250? If so how does it compare to No-Xplode? It seems those are the 2 main NO products people prefer.

[honduh_head]

Pete I never said I was getting ripped. That wasn't my goal. And I never took pics when I was @ 240lbs.... my goal was to get as strong as possible.... I would love to see u try my workout tho ;)

[krazyblurtz]

Mikey, superpump gets some good ratings and its a proven thing but literally read all the reviews you can cause MOST people say SuperDUMP will leave you on the toilet almost half the time at the gym. Alot of peoples stomach cant handle "anal-explode" but those are very few compared to the mass people saying superdump is intolerable to them.

And 1sik2sk...are you gonna talk about it or be about it, be productive to the thread and post some pics man. Motivation to us and you

[SiR Mikey]

Mikey, superpump gets some good ratings and its a proven thing but literally read all the reviews you can cause MOST people say SuperDUMP will leave you on the toilet almost half the time at the gym. Alot of peoples stomach cant handle "anal-explode" but those are very few compared to the mass people saying superdump is intolerable to them.

As long as it works, I'll make sacrifices :doobie:

[bmxican]

no way, NO SHOTGUN FTW! Wait, I've only used it once, but I'll keep ya updated on how my results work with it.

[SiR Mikey]

Stopped by Nutrishop today to pick up some shit. I was gonna go with NO-Xplode just because everyone swears by it, but after talking to the guy that works there and finding out that it has at least 3x the normal amount of caffeine per scoop on top of their law suit saying it contains mono I decided against it. My second choice was SuperDump until I found out that it has mono as well, so I went with Fuzion. I tried it out tonight and noticed a slight difference in my endurance and had a better/longer lasting pump. I'm anxious for the end of next week to come so I can really compare this vs. just the mono I was on.

[EkFeen1]

ok so i am going to start takin NO xplode next week and i would like to know how good are the results(such as how long before you see change) how many times a day do you take it and if you take and just do cardio will you lose weight or just get muscle in those places. thanks fellas

[honduh_head]

In for petey poo since he wants to talk shit and not post some of himself like a little pussy.

The top was from a couple months ago when i was 225lbs, the bottom are slightly recent when i was 215. i'm now below that but i took like 150 pics earlier today and don't feel like taking more.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e131/2000CTR/progressfornow.jpg

[cwjdmitr]

So anyways.... back to the topic.... I took NO Shotgun tonight and was severely dissapointed... now before you go off on me and say it takes more than one time, you need to realize ive been taking superpump250 for the last month and have seen and felt tremendous results starting on day one. just my .02. this is not a product i will back up nor recommend.

[KingDingaLing]

shit i dont give a fuck, ill post another pic a week later. now at 21.1% body fat. down from 22.8% 2 1/2 weeks ago. and up 3 pounds. did shoulders tonight. shoulder pressed 290 5 times( my new all time high). gonna start stackin NO xplode my arnge krush and after glow next week.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee199/fatshlong/IMG00366.jpg

[enigma94]

Cleaned up. Keep this on topic or i'll start handing out cookies with the word infraction written in icing on them for all you fatties.

[honduh_head]

lol @ trine ^

[Cereal_Killer]

I'm taking Cell tech and 100% whey...both Muscle tech brands. i have been for about1yr. now. i'm up about 15 lbs from where i was before in weight. i'm not a big person about 5'8...started at about 125-130. and am now up to 145 150. (trainers told me i walk around comfortable at 140 no problem). i have a hard time gaining weight due to a very quick metabolism (even at my age, 32). i started taking this when i was training for MMA. as i was to small for the weight class i wanted to be in. i have since stopped training due to schedule conflicts. i never realy worked out a day in my life untill the military and not worked out since discharge in 97. it helped out alot but i burn thru it to quickly. i think if i were to actually hit the gym with someone that could shw me what to do thngs might go differently. mainly sticking to core excersises now, push ups situps and running (typical military) to keep me busy.

[krazyblurtz]

^^would be happy to show you good excersizes and a training split
So where and when do you people go to the gym??! Im sure having a spotter and motivation would be a help to alot of people on here.

I work out at world gym or now "Coyotes athletic center"
Val vista X Williams field
I can still get day passes for LA fitness on Dobson X Warner too
Monday-friday

[SiR Mikey]

Im sure having a spotter and motivation would be a help to alot of people on here

The hard part is finding a partner that can commit or has a similar schedule

I always go to the gym at like 2am because I hate having people stand over my shoulder and constantly being asked "how many more sets do you have?"

[rudsone]

im down to go at 2am...lol pay for my membership?

[bmxican]

dam, I'm very lucky my buddy and I do the exact workouts.

[4dr_ed3]

i dnt have ne b4 pic but i was into some bad crap after two friends if mine died. i went from 187 all muscle to 147. im 6'2" by the way. started hitting the gym again and so far im back to 175 in three months

[Relix]

Stopped by Nutrishop today to pick up some shit. I was gonna go with NO-Xplode just because everyone swears by it, but after talking to the guy that works there and finding out that it has at least 3x the normal amount of caffeine per scoop on top of their law suit saying it contains mono I decided against it. My second choice was SuperDump until I found out that it has mono as well, so I went with Fuzion. I tried it out tonight and noticed a slight difference in my endurance and had a better/longer lasting pump. I'm anxious for the end of next week to come so I can really compare this vs. just the mono I was on. it has Mono in it? What's that mean? I have Fusion also alone with the GL-6 and the BCAA stuff not to mention 6 big as containers of their Protien all from Nutrishop.. But what's this Mono stuff their talking about?

[Relix]

I always go to the gym at like 2am because I hate having people stand over my shoulder and constantly being asked "how many more sets do you have?" I thought I was bad, I left the gym last night at 2:13am last night....

[SiR Mikey]

it has Mono in it? What's that mean? I have Fusion also alone with the GL-6 and the BCAA stuff not to mention 6 big as containers of their Protien all from Nutrishop.. But what's this Mono stuff their talking about?

Creatine monohydrate, it's just another form of creatine

There is nothing bad about it, but only a small portion of what you take actually gets absorbed. Some people don't even respond to monohydrate.

[krazyblurtz]

monohydrate is rated bad because of 1/4 or so generally makes it into your system. For body builders cutting down for a show doesnt want this, as it bloats your muscles with water weight which can account for 5-10 extra pounds while your using it that month.
---------Dont get me wrong, this stuff is the basis for most people working out. It works

Most others contain creatine-ethyl esther (sp?) Which is better but, but if you got money then you might as well go for the few products that have cre-alkiline. Apparently majority of it gets absorbed. Anyways im working with a esthyl esther right now, and the past week I been doing the biggest lifts of my life... so stoked! its bulking time, just what my genetics is good at.

[Evil Empire]

The hard part is finding a partner that can commit or has a similar schedule

I always go to the gym at like 2am because I hate having people stand over my shoulder and constantly being asked "how many more sets do you have?"

Damn, what gym do you go to? Even during the busier hours, I usually only have one person, if that, ask me how many more sets...maybe I just look unwelcoming lol.

But damn, 2? Most people clear out of my gym by 10:45 so that's when I usually come. Can't fucking stand being there during the busier hours just because of all the douchebags and the whole thing of the gym turning into a social club for a few hours.

[SiR Mikey]

Damn, what gym do you go to? Even during the busier hours, I usually only have one person, if that, ask me how many more sets...maybe I just look unwelcoming lol.

But damn, 2? Most people clear out of my gym by 10:45 so that's when I usually come. Can't fucking stand being there during the busier hours just because of all the douche bags and the whole thing of the gym turning into a social club for a few hours.

I go to the 24 hour LA Fitness off 55th and Bell. Even at 1am there is still a good amount of people in the free weight room depending on the day. I know what you mean about the social club thing tho. A lot of times couples come in when I'm there and between sets they stand there holding and kissing each other. It's fucking weird. Where do you go to?

[Evil Empire]

I go to the 24 hour LA Fitness off 55th and Bell. Even at 1am there is still a good amount of people in the free weight room depending on the day. I know what you mean about the social club thing tho. A lot of times couples come in when I'm there and between sets they stand there holding and kissing each other. It's fucking weird. Where do you go to?

The LA Fitness at 7th St. & Greenway...It closes at 12 so that's why it gets empty around 10:45. The best time to go at THIS gym IMO is at 11 in the morning or 11 at night busy-wise. As far as the "clientele" of the gyms, I'm sure it's just as douche-ey as the one on 55th but as you probably know, North Glendale IS prime SRH Bro/douchebag territory lol.

[SiR Mikey]

^^Haha true story!

Anywho, little 2 week update on my results with Fuzion. After switching from pure monohydrate to Fuzion (NO+kre-alkalyn) my bench has went up dramatically. I was struggling to put up 185 on the smith machine, which is more like 165 and my free weight bench was at something stupid like 145. Last night after finishing all my bench sets, I decided to try 205 and put it up 3 times(free weight). Gonna see what I can do next week when I'm not worn out. So far I'm in love with this stuff.

[Relix]

Anywho, little 2 week update on my results with Fuzion. After switching from pure monohydrate to Fuzion (NO+kre-alkalyn) my bench has went up dramatically. I was struggling to put up 185 on the smith machine, which is more like 165 and my free weight bench was at something stupid like 145. Last night after finishing all my bench sets, I decided to try 205 and put it up 3 times(free weight). Gonna see what I can do next week when I'm not worn out. So far I'm in love with this stuff.

Did you get the BCAA GT-AGK with it? I know they try to sell them together with the Fuzion if so, what the heck do you mix it with? This stuff seems water resistant!

[SiR Mikey]

Did you get the BCAA GT-AGK with it? I know they try to sell them together with the Fuzion if so, what the heck do you mix it with? This stuff seems water resistant!

Nope just the K-AKG3

[Evil Empire]

I have lost teh 16 pounds in the first month...I know the rate of weight loss is gonna slow down but damn if it isn't encouraging! :bananaman:

[KingDingaLing]

well. today be day one of my stack of No2 and arnge krush with after glow. see how this works out.

[KingDingaLing]

damn this thread died out. anyone leg press on the sled here?

[rudsone]

ill post some pics of my buff ass!!!

rc and jager can vouch for my muscles!

[KingDingaLing]

ill post some pics of my buff ass!!!

rc and jager can vouch for my muscles!

^^^^^fuckin huge. no joke

[rudsone]

only in some areas actually.

all the other areas i refer to them as "buff"

[JDM_SLO]

/ thread..

[honduh_head]

damn this thread died out. anyone leg press on the sled here?

yeah....thats the only quad workout i'll do since i have shitty knees

[BlackThirty3]

I've been working out 5 years off and on and have been able to increase my muscle index and reduce my body fat % and roughly maintain the same wieght. Im 6' at 178 with 6 % body fat. My diet is 4 eggs in the morning minimum with whatever. Whatever for lunch and any sort of meat for dinner. I drink 4 - 5 protein shakes a day with creatine and glutimine in the morning and b4 I workout and n02 three pills three times a day and a no xplode b4 I workout. And that shit does give you energy. I will post pics up soon.

[bmxican]

why do you take glutamine? I know it's for the soreness, but if you are taking in 4-5 protein shakes those should have enough glutamine in them to give you what you need. Only reason I say that is if you take excess glutamine it drastically reduces the effects of what Nitric oxide does. in other words NO does not work well with high level of glutamine.

[BlackThirty3]

N02 just puts air in your shit doesn't help you build muscle so I don't care if it effects it cause it's not gonna hurt me. But Glutimine does more then help with soreness it helps your boddy recover quicker making it possible to workout twice a day or do more workouts for that muscle so your body can handle it? I had the sme question and went to a trainer and that's the answer I got and it made all the sense in the world.

[bmxican]

thats not really right man. if you really want to know go to clutchfitness.com and post a thread there if ya like. there's more to NO than just "putting air into your shit"

[p-townHONDA]

so heres my before well Ive had a membership to la fitness for like a year and went all last summer and part of school and then just stopped because I got a job and school:(well now I started up again about a week ago and this is my progress
height: 5"11 weight:155
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[BlackThirty3]

thats not really right man. if you really want to know go to clutchfitness.com and post a thread there if ya like. there's more to NO than just "putting air into your shit"

it's close enough... no2 is not an important supplement... it just make you look swole. kinda like creatine its all water wieght and once you stop taking it, you slim down...

[SiR Mikey]

it's close enough... no2 is not an important supplement... it just make you look swole. kinda like creatine its all water wieght and once you stop taking it, you slim down...

Nitric Oxide is an extremely important supplement. It helps open blood vessels, therefore letting more oxygen and nutrients get to your muscle's. It also lowers your blood pressure.

Creatine is not just for water weight either. Some creatines retain water such as monohydrate. To put it short, creatine helps restore ATP so that you can last longer during an exercise.

[SiR Mikey]

N02 just puts air in your shit doesn't help you build muscle so I don't care if it effects it cause it's not gonna hurt me. But Glutimine does more then help with soreness it helps your boddy recover quicker making it possible to workout twice a day or do more workouts for that muscle so your body can handle it? I had the sme question and went to a trainer and that's the answer I got and it made all the sense in the world.

By the way, glutamine is one of many amino acids. You only need 1-5g of glutamine a day depending on your size and a lot of protein powders already come with glutamine mixed in. It is good to take but like bmxican said, with as many protein shakes as you are taking a day, you probably don't need to take glutamine on top of it all. Plus, are you really going to be hitting the gym/over working muscles that much? Don't listen to trainers, do research for yourself and make judgments based off of that.

As for NO-Xplode giving you energy, of course it will. It has almost 3x the amount of caffeine as normal products.

[p-townHONDA]

Im gonna start taking some no explode soon and continue to take my muscle milk Ive gained 5 pounds since a week ago when I started I wish I would have taken a pic a week ago

[BlackThirty3]

Nitric Oxide is an extremely important supplement. It helps open blood vessels, therefore letting more oxygen and nutrients get to your muscle's. It also lowers your blood pressure.

Creatine is not just for water weight either. Some creatines retain water such as monohydrate. To put it short, creatine helps restore ATP so that you can last longer during an exercise.

Don't remember saying exactly how much glutimine I was taking a day, but apparently I'm taking too much. With the results I've got from the routine I posted im more then satisfied. Creaitine does help restore atp which is one of the things I love about it. I mean the energy you get from it is great. And more is not always better. No2 is just starting to get popular and I suppose I'm more old school when it comes to supplements, I mean nobody to this day knows the long term affects of creatine and if you don't drink enough water while you're takin that stuff it can fuck up your kidneys I know from experience. I know it all has it's benifits but they all have they're down sides too.

[bmxican]

bro, creatine was like the first "supplement" to become a staple in a Bodybuilders/powelifters whatever gym rats bla bla bla whatever you want to categorize yourself, but creatine has been here a long time. since the early 90s.

[bmxican]

and another thing, i'm not attacking you even though it seems. You are in waaaaaaay better shape than me, however you could probably have had or get better results if you do more research.

[SiR Mikey]

Don't remember saying exactly how much glutimine I was taking a day, but apparently I'm taking too much. With the results I've got from the routine I posted im more then satisfied. Creaitine does help restore atp which is one of the things I love about it. I mean the energy you get from it is great. And more is not always better. No2 is just starting to get popular and I suppose I'm more old school when it comes to supplements, I mean nobody to this day knows the long term affects of creatine and if you don't drink enough water while you're takin that stuff it can fuck up your kidneys I know from experience. I know it all has it's benifits but they all have they're down sides too.

Creatine is something found naturally in steak and other meats, as well as being something your body makes naturally from the liver. It's been around for a LONG time now and is one of the most studied supplements in the body building world and has been proven to have no negative effects on the body. Creatines such as monohydrate don't dissolve as well, and can end up sitting in your stomach. When this happens the creatine stores water and can cause stomach discomfort to some people. It is also recommended to drink a lot of water to help flush excess creatine out of your kidneys/make up for water it retains and help avoid kidney stones. Like bmxican said, do some research and you'll probably see better results.

[BlackThirty3]

ok i'll take some work out advice from azht members ha! classic!

[bmxican]

thats the response I was looking for. oh well keep working out man.

[BlackThirty3]

thats the response I was looking for. oh well keep working out man.

you too!

[SiR Mikey]

ok i'll take some work out advice from azht members ha! classic!

We're only trying to help you out. Maybe if you take the time to research what bmxican and I have been saying, you'll start putting some mass on you and see some results.:thumbsdown:

[randizle]

glutimine make's your body stay out of a catabolic state,there for your body will not use it's own protien for fule you will stay in a anabolic state,after about 3 hr's your body will start to feed off your protien again,that's why you have to eat 6-7 small meal's a day.glutimine ftw baby

[bmxican]

glutimine make's your body stay out of a catabolic state,ther for your body will not use it's own protien for fule you will stay in a anabolic state,after about 3 hr's your body will start to feed off your protien again,that's why you have to eat 6-7 small meal's a day.glutimine ftw baby

wow.

[randizle]

wow.


i know it's my spelling:(,and if you think i'm wrong about what i wrote talk to a pro,that's why you hear of ANABOLIC steroids and not CATABOLIC steroids:thumbup:

[Turbo23!]

wats the fastes way to lose weight???

[SiR Mikey]

wats the fastes way to lose weight???

Eat 5-6 small healthy meals a day and go to the gym

[KingDingaLing]

Eat 5-6 small healthy meals a day and go to the gym

i started doing that. down too 263 now. the only thing that has gotten smaller is my chest and thats dew to losing fat in the back

[krazyblurtz]

Hey mikey, what happened to your pics? New ones!
And BTW im a broke ass like most everyone here and need some creatine I dont give a f whether its monohydrate or not. You mentioned taking hi-healths creatine, how was that? Any results working out you could chalk up to taking that?

[enigmadsm]

I'll post some pics up in 2 weeks or so... I used to lift in high school all the time, but after I got out I just got drunk everyday hahaha.

This past november I was up to 165lbs with a nice lil gut...So finally I started jogging every morning just 1 mile, and took fast food and soda out of my diet. In February of this year I was down to 135, I haven't weighed that little since my sophmore year in High School.

Then I started really lifting back in the gym again. Right now I weigh 155 and am at 10.5% body fat. I am working on getting to about 170 and 5.5-7.5% body fat.

I'm 5'6" BTW. I was pretty weak when I first got back into it, but have gained my strength back pretty quick. Oh and I run 3 miles minimum monday-friday now. My 1.5 mile time is down to 9min 50sec. I don't really want to get huge just put on a little more size. I am more focused on running, simming, and calisthenics. But 5'6" @170 with 6% body fat won't be slouching either.

Oh and about all the supplements. You don't have to take no xplod or creatine or w/e to get big. Just have a healthy diet, positive mindset and bust your ass in the gym. Seriously. Although I do take creatine mono and 1 protein shake daily (because I try to eat about 230grams of protein per day weight x 1.5), as well as glutamine. Glutamine for me isn't a substance, more like a vitamin (poor analogy i know), but when I take it I can really tell my muscles recover quicker and I am not as sore. The creatine I got for free and just tried it out, its a pain in the ass trying to remember to drink like 2 gallons of water everyday though, Its like all I do is drink it sucks. Oh well, I'm almost out.

[honduh_head]

good job nate.

[honduh_head]

eh....down to 210. was around 240 in november of last year. not a huge weight decrease but i've been gaining muscle too. i've only been cutting weight tho for the last couple weeks and its really starting to kick in. hoping to be around 190 by the end of the summer.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z147/honduhhead/m3.jpg

sorry for the goofy face lolllsss

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z147/honduhhead/me.jpg

[Evil Empire]

^ You look like you're 40 years old in those pics

[honduh_head]

lol i'll be 27 in a couple months....close enough lmao

[bmxican]

losing weight ftl man! good look on the 20lb cut though!!

[topnotch7gen]

losing weight ftl man! good look on the 20lb cut though!!


Damn, I need to hit the gym pronto! I heard you been getting fit though baby girl?!?! :clap:

[topnotch7gen]

These are old pics but I haven't been to the gym in like 4-5 months.....gotta get my head on straight and get my ass in there!

[honduh_head]

dammit jon yer such a dick lol.

i've been trying ... hopefully by the end of the summer the work will finally pay off. i had to lose about 50 lbs, 30 is gone so far....the last 20 is gonna be a bitch lol.

[Evil Empire]

lol i'll be 27 in a couple months....close enough lmao

Haha yeah, just the first pic makes it look weird...and you kinda look like Gorgeous George in the first one haha. Lookin' good though (sounds awfully gay)

[KingDingaLing]

These are old pics but I haven't been to the gym in like 4-5 months.....gotta get my head on straight and get my ass in there!

sexy mother fucker

[The Guido]

x2

[topnotch7gen]

thx boys:smile: It's too bad I'm not as filled out anymore but I can get it back in a month or two. Hey Brad, how long you been hittin up the gym?

Who all here goes to Pure Fitness?

[honduh_head]

i did for about six months, then took 3 off....been back into it for about two weeks now.

i'm staying off supplements for a while (except glutamine)....i've better results without them and just eating right. weird.

[honduh_head]

Haha yeah, just the first pic makes it look weird...and you kinda look like Gorgeous George in the first one haha. Lookin' good though (sounds awfully gay)

lol the dude from Snatch?

[Evil Empire]

lol the dude from Snatch?

Haha no the guy that has his own public access show in Virginia. He's one of those "internet celebrities" lol

[96SupraTT]

thx boys:smile: It's too bad I'm not as filled out anymore but I can get it back in a month or two. Hey Brad, how long you been hittin up the gym?

Who all here goes to Pure Fitness?

I go to pure fitness, although it's usually the one on baseline now. One of my gym buddies is always not going for one reason or another so I just go to the one by my place.

[honduh_head]

Haha no the guy that has his own public access show in Virginia. He's one of those "internet celebrities" lol

doh. dont know these namez d00d. sorry

[Cereal_Killer]

I need a good ab work out that i can do at home. any recommendations? i dont have a gym membership and don't really have time to go but if i can get some recommendations to do at home that would be great...

[EPthree04]

i just quit the gym today :clapper: yay!

[94accord]

6'2 And Naturally Aspirated
2003 - 225 Pounds - Never Really Had A Workout Before, Just Tons Of Sports When Was An Athletic Kid

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/p1010174.jpg

2004 - 175 Pounds - Decided Food Wasnt Worth Being Fat.... Dramatic Fast Weight Loss Due To Using Protein Shakes As Meal Replacements (not Healthy) And Going To The Gym Every Two Days At 3 Am Since I Was Emberrassed To Be There. 1 Hour Random Weight Lifting And 30 Minutes Treadmill

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/303.jpg

2007 - 190 Pounds - Been Going To The Gym For Little Over A Year At Five Days A Week, Then Lost My Job And Didnt Go For 3 Months And Lost Alot Of Progress.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/l_6ca28329a8d22a59e08f0ba7b42e2666.jpg

2008 Current - 205 Pounds - 4 Months Recovering What I Lost, Finally Had Some Jobs So I Can Afford Tons Of Protein.
I Would Be Alot Bigger Or Alot Ripped If I Would Just Make Up My Mind Whether I Want To Be Huge, Or Have A Ripped 8 Pack...so Many Downsides To Both, But When You Are Unemployeed You Dont Have Much Choice Since You Are What You Eat.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/downsize-1.jpg


As For The Future Pic In Two Months, Who Knows I Could Be 180-230. Never Know What Im Gonna Do

Daaaamn!

[honduh_head]

x2 ^

[93NOTCH]

Awesome idea for a thread, keep it up....stay motivated.

[SiR Mikey]

I fucked up my wrist so I've been out of the gym for a week, still have another week to go :cry:

[jfizzzle]

here's a pic I found of me in Iraq in 06

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/jfizzzle187/DSCF0961.jpg

[jfizzzle]

anyone ever try out Nutrex's Anabol-5? if so, what is your take on it?

[honduh_head]

took some new pics at the gym recently

[honduh_head]

anyone ever try out Nutrex's Anabol-5? if so, what is your take on it?

nope

as of now i'll prolly never take a supplement again

[Evil Empire]

That gym looks a bit ghet-to haha where is it at?

[honduh_head]

That gym looks a bit ghet-to haha where is it at?

well i'm in oregon...sooooo

[jdsihas]

im stronger hahaha

[honduh_head]

im stronger hahaha

compared to?

[jfizzzle]

im stronger hahaha

he said 120lb dumbell shrugs are nothing to him lol

[honduh_head]

he said 120lb dumbell shrugs are nothing to him lol

to me either, but thats the highest i can go.

[krazyblurtz]

<--- is trying to lean out, will get pics soon

[enigmadsm]

u gatta get some new poses brad!!! lol. shit that gym is WAY better than having nothing though. lookin good mayne

[SiR Mikey]

Lost 8 pounds since I fucked up my wrist :(

Going to try and start hitting the gym next week and see how my arm takes it

[jfizzzle]

sucks man, i have the same problem from time to time except with my shoulder

[SiR Mikey]

sucks man, i have the same problem from time to time except with my shoulder

This was my own fault though

I'm a fucking dumbass

[boostedrex]

Lost 8 pounds since I fucked up my wrist :(

Going to try and start hitting the gym next week and see how my arm takes it

same problem i had/still kinda have i was benching all most 300 had my wrist in a cast for 3 months and wasnt able to lift just running and just now starting back lifting, i went from repping 100 pound db sets to stuggleing to do 3 sets with 70's :( but the good thing is i went from over 250 to 180 1/2 (as of last friday)

[SiR Mikey]

same problem i had/still kinda have i was benching all most 300 had my wrist in a cast for 3 months and wasnt able to lift just running and just now starting back lifting, i went from repping 100 pound db sets to stuggleing to do 3 sets with 70's :( but the good thing is i went from over 250 to 180 1/2 (as of last friday)
I punched my car window and shoved about 3 square inches worth of glass from the bottom side of my wrist, all the way to the top. All because I can't control my anger :(

[boostedrex]

damn man that one hell of a cut, how long ago did u do that ? cast sucks becouse i couldnt move my wrist for 3 months then after that it takes awhile to get full movement out of it again

[SiR Mikey]

damn man that one hell of a cut, how long ago did u do that ? cast sucks becouse i couldnt move my wrist for 3 months then after that it takes awhile to get full movement out of it again
Night after 4th of July

They had to cut me open another inch or so during surgery to get all the glass out

I never got a cast thankfully so I have full movement of my hand and use of my fingers now. It still hurts to twist my arm as if I was going to do a preacher curl or put a lot of pressure on my wrist.

I'm going to attempt the gym starting Monday

[boostedrex]

i would take it very easy man no need to push it

[Evil Empire]

I punched my car window and shoved about 3 square inches worth of glass from the bottom side of my wrist, all the way to the top. All because I can't control my anger :(

lol I feel ya, I can see myself doing some shit like that...I have a problem with anger, as well haha.

[honduh_head]

stop showing off mikey

[SiR Mikey]

stop showing off mikey
Bitch go make ur golf with a gun rack:snookems:

[honduh_head]

Bitch go make ur golf with a gun rack:snookems:

d00d i thought you stopped drinking??? :bananaman:

[slow import]

haha damn remeber mikey being super skinny when he was putting in the motor....awesome progress man.

no explode ftw....has never done me wrong.

[honduh_head]

im gonna start eating my boogers ans see how that does

[SiR Mikey]

Went to the gym today for the first time in a month

I'm so weak now, and my wrist hurts like shit when I bench/incline/dips

Fuck my life :(

[honduh_head]

ive missed a week

fuckin work

[tuybotom]

Went to the gym today for the first time in a month

I'm so weak now, and my wrist hurts like shit when I bench/incline/dips

Fuck my life :(

funny post

[Type-Slow]

Damn Honduh_Head you have made some good progress through this thread.

[jfizzzle]

well, made some progress.. gained 5 lbs of muscle in a month :)

[babyboy5880]

The last few years i've had a problem controlling my eating, I'm 6'0, used to be 180 or so until about 5 years ago when I gained alot of fat, my bro did some research and bought me some Xenadrine, that, and cutting my eating way way down, doing 5.5 miles of running every other day and doing just pushups, lunges and situps I dropped from 265 to 212. Then i started eating crap again and got on my bad track, I'm at 251 right now :(

[tfizzle]

I am about 6'2" over a month ago i was 236 i weighed myself today i was 225....i have always been a strong runner and literally yesterday i am finally giving in to hitting weights. i really just wantg to lean out my body instead of making my neck dissapear. I am a pretty athletic guy since all i do is play ball like all the time but i dont lift weight worth shit my upper body is like super weak compared to high school where i was lifting way more.

I wish i could have taken a earlier before pic..? :-/

But i wanna try a supplement to help support weight loss and muscle...

HELP

[honduh_head]

Damn Honduh_Head you have made some good progress through this thread.

thanks man, i wish i had another gym partner to keep me on track.

[KingDingaLing]

damn i need to get back on beat

[jfizzzle]

Ive been doing Lee Priest's workout routine for the past 3 weeks and I have to say that shit is serious. If anyone is interested, check out his site www.leepriestdriven.com and go to the Training/Nutrition tab. I used to do ronnie coleman's workout for a while too but this one seems to be working better for me.

[honduh_head]

lee priest was a bad sum bitch back in the day

good god

http://www.thebiginside.com/podcast-archive/TheBigInside-Podcast/The_Big_Inside_podcast_archive/Entries/2008/2/25_TBI-016_207_Listener_Questions_for_Tattoo-Face,_aka_Lee_Priest_files/lee5weeks2.jpg

[The Guido]

^^^ His forearms are riddddddiculous...let alone everything else.

[JDM BOII]

BTW people I dunno what deals you get at GNC/hi-health but they are overpriced...along with every vitamin shop.. But at least the vitamin/muscle shops will match prices..
I see no-explode for 50-75 bucks around... Or I can just go to nutrishop and get it for $34 or go to max muscle and have them match price. Shop around, bodybuilding industry makes tons of people who dont know they jack up prices in the summer...and protein is now almost double what it was 2 years ago...since everyone keeps buying it

gnc pricematch's too..

i got no xplode for 35.

and 5lb tub of gold standard whey for 55

[SiR Mikey]

^^Those are goodie prices

No big updates for me, just got my strength back thanks to me being a dumbass :(

[azracer41]

havent been to the gym in about 5 months.went tonight im gonna stop by gnc and pick up some NO xplode and try it out ill post up my pics on sunday from now then probably a monthly update or so

[jfizzzle]

a good friend of mine just had a heart attack from using NOexplode. crazy, he's only 36.

[SiR Mikey]

a good friend of mine just had a heart attack from using NOexplode. crazy, he's only 36.

That stuff has 3x the amount of caffeine as most of the other brands

[honduh_head]

That stuff has 3x the amount of caffeine as most of the other brands

yup. and swear black powder was even worse.

[SiR Mikey]

Just found this recipe on BBF. From the comments these people left on the forum, it sounds pretty fucking good. I'm making mine right now, I'll let you all know how they are :thumbsup:



Protein bar that is!

i call it the strongman bar, cause its not for those looking for a lean meal. its loaded with cals and taste good. good for a meal on the go.

takes 5 mins to make and makes 2 meals...or 1

4 protein scoops oatmeal
2 scoops whey
5 tbs peanut butter
cinnamon (sp)
chocolate chips
1 tbs honey
2 tbs sugar

1. grind oats to powder in blender or coffee grinder.

2. blend in whey and cinnamon and sugar

3. microwave Pb and honey till its very hot.

4. add blended powder to pb+honey.

5. mix good. as water as needed. small amounts. till its very thick, stays together, but not runny.

5. mold 2 bars out of it on tin foil

6. sprinkle chocolate chips onto bar, push them down into it with a spoon so they stay.

7. stick in fridge so it sets and cools

total cals- 670
protein- 50g
carbs- 70g
fat- 20g
(per bar) (about)

[jdmEG-6]

i remember these days lol

[Matt D]

yup. and swear black powder was even worse.

i have to disagree and i use black powder and it helped me out alot lol i have pics to prove!!!

[LS-S DA9]

ooooh baby lets see pics matt d :) lmao haha

[Matt D]

ooooh baby lets see pics matt d :) lmao haha

o wow hahaha tomarrow i'll post pics up :tits: hahaha

[Matt D]

i really dont have pics of me that are old prolly like a month

[SiR Mikey]

~2 months away from my 1 year mark

[Chinky]

damn... that's a bow flex body right thurrrr

[jfizzzle]

not bad man, got some good lean muscle.. im in a bulking phase right now so im not too defined.. ill try and post a pic later

[jfizzzle]

latest.. sorry for the shitty cell pics

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/jfizzzle187/bodyOct82008.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/jfizzzle187/body2Oct82008.jpg

I have a bad habit of working out for about a month and then getting lazy and taking a month off.. these pics are from working out again for the past 2 weeks. Supplements that Im taking : Gakic, Creakic, Glutamine, and muscle milk protein shakes

[jfizzzle]

again, im trying to gain mass right now so not much abs for me :(

[SiR Mikey]

You're a fucking tank with abs

[crx88]

i been going to the gym, 1 month, and sometimes feel so lazy, because its gettin so cold to go at 6am but im trying.and im a skinny guy, like anything good to gain weight, and muscle. lke shakes, meals?
i dont like pills by the way.. ewww.


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/ilove2xlr8/IMG00118.jpg

[jfizzzle]

you can substitute pills... you can try cell-tech, or pretty much any type of creatine supplement, some type of glutamine powder that you mix into any type of drink, and of course protein shakes. eat about 5-6 small meals a day with a good amount of protein and carbs into each meal and you will gain mass..just takes time.. and you have to hit the weights hard, but smart. 3 days on and one day off works pretty well for me. Dont forget, always drink a protein shake after a workout, then eat a meal about 30-45 minutes later. just my .02

[crx88]

you can substitute pills... you can try cell-tech, or pretty much any type of creatine supplement, some type of glutamine powder that you mix into any type of drink, and of course protein shakes. eat about 5-6 small meals a day with a good amount of protein and carbs into each meal and you will gain mass..just takes time.. and you have to hit the weights hard, but smart. 3 days on and one day off works pretty well for me. Dont forget, always drink a protein shake after a workout, then eat a meal about 30-45 minutes later. just my .02

thanks alot homie, ill keep that in mind... we (fam businnes)i work at a restaurant soo i dont gotta worry about food. lol. not it aint fast food. just incase u were wondering, lol.. but ima give it a shot bro..

[DeeDub]

I'm just not getting serious about working out. I can't wait to start seeing results!

[KingDingaLing]

hmmmm about the gym. should probably get on that path again this month

[LOGANLE]

I've been working out but like everyone else I want results now. I have seen a change but i want to turn the fat I have into muscle or lose it fast. I already have the mass just need more muscle around the abs. Any suggestions?

[SiR Mikey]

I've been working out but like everyone else I want results now. I have seen a change but i want to turn the fat I have into muscle or lose it fast. I already have the mass just need more muscle around the abs. Any suggestions?
You can't target one section of body fat. Hit your whole body- high reps, lower weight. If you have a good FULL body workout(obviously broken up throughout the week) the abs will come on their own. I can count on all my hands and toes how many times I've worked my abs in the past year, but abs aren't all that important to me.

[SiR Mikey]

To any of you who take supplement, I want your opinion on this "article". It's hard to tell if it's just a good marketing scheme, or legit.

http://www.proteinbreakthrough.com/

[krazyblurtz]

Hey mikey, you son of a bitch I wish you could go to my gym cause Its hard to find a natural aspirated gym rat for a partner. And Damn your metabolism too :(


Oh Hey btw I know its always been a scientific myth but just this year they proved you can target spots for fat burning, with alot of high rep low weight of course...Ill look for the article

[krazyblurtz]

2007 - 6'2 218 (start of bulking period)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/back07.jpg

1 Month ago - 200
Need a new picture this doesnt show back definition, just a farmers tan
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/back08.jpg

Im down to 192 now after 2 weeks of not working out and eating chipotle and pizza before bed and no gym I somehow lost 7 pounds without taking my protein shakes, wtf @ metabolism

[2ndGenInteg]

2007 - 6'2 218 (start of bulking period)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/back07.jpg

1 Month ago - 200
Need a new picture this doesnt show back definition, just a farmers tan
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/krazyblurtz/back08.jpg

Im down to 192 now after 2 weeks of not working out and eating chipotle and pizza before bed and no gym I somehow lost 7 pounds without taking my protein shakes, wtf @ metabolism

wtf nobody to sharpie the tat back on you? lol haha jk

[SiR Mikey]

Hey mikey, you son of a bitch I wish you could go to my gym cause Its hard to find a natural aspirated gym rat for a partner. And Damn your metabolism too :(


Oh Hey btw I know its always been a scientific myth but just this year they proved you can target spots for fat burning, with alot of high rep low weight of course...Ill look for the article


I'd be embarassed to go with you, you're 3x my size lol

But yea, find the article! I was thinking about that when I typed it up. It didn't make sense you could hit abs with high reps, low weight and get a ripped six pack but not be able to do that anywhere else. Abs are a muscle just like any other.

[azracer41]

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/EF_B20/mytat1.jpg

my starting point been going for about a month.TRYING 2 go consisently but has been hard with 2 jobs and being a full time student. im getting 3 to 4 times a week

[AWD]

I was wondering to drop 15-20 lbs is it better to use supplements like the diet pills or just doing a load of cardio and general exercise?

[SiR Mikey]

I was wondering to drop 15-20 lbs is it better to use supplements like the diet pills or just doing a load of cardio and general exercise?

Diet diet diet and exercise!

Diet pills are a joke

[SiR Mikey]

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/EF_B20/mytat1.jpg

my starting point been going for about a month.TRYING 2 go consisently but has been hard with 2 jobs and being a full time student. im getting 3 to 4 times a week

Looks like you have a good base to start off with. Give it another month or so and you'll start seeing results:thumbsup:

[SiR Mikey]

Man can't wait for that new section to open up... *hint hint* *wink wink*

[azracer41]

Looks like you have a good base to start off with. Give it another month or so and you'll start seeing results:thumbsup:

thanks man i ran track all through high school so my core is pretty strong ive just never been able to gain mass

[SiR Mikey]

thanks man i ran track all through high school so my core is pretty strong ive just never been able to gain mass

Eat eat eat eat eat!!

You can load up on McDonalds and shit if you want, but I prefer eating a lot of chicken, tuna, rice, oatmeal, eggs, etc. Try eating 1-1.5g of protein per pound you weigh.

Eat, sleep and workout

Do those 3 things and you will see results.

[azracer41]

i have a curse of a very fast metabolism that pic was taken shortly after i graduated and during high school i was working out every day.(either running or lifting for track)and had a weight training class for like 45 minutes a day. then and now i was eating 4 to 5 meals a day pretty good sizes. im hoping just pure lifting and abs work will show me results :)

[SiR Mikey]

Dude I have the fastest metabolism in the world. I used to drink a 2 liter of mountain dew, 1 bag (1lb) bag of twizzlers and 2 or 3 bags of popcorn a night before bed. That was on top of Del Taco, Burger King etc. I ate bad dude and couldn't gain an ounce. I was at like 120 November of 07. Now I eat 5 meals a day, and just snack around in between. I'm at 163 now and I'm just barely reaching my 1 year mark.

Don't worry about abs though. They will come with time through other exercises. You can work them out if you want to, but it's not necessary. I've worked my abs out maybe 10 times in the past year. Be careful not to over train your muscles as well. Sleep is when the majority of muscle repair happens, so downtime isn't always bad. Lemme find a before pic and I'll post my most recent one.

[bryantiscool]

ohh partial n00dz of mikeyy
OHHHHHH

[SiR Mikey]

ohh partial n00dz of mikeyy
OHHHHHH

LoL! Only steve gets full n00dz

This was me at my all time low :barf:

[bryantiscool]

LoL! Only steve gets full n00dz

This was me at my all time low :barf:

rofl
steve showed me more than n00dz that one night
"bagagagagaboooo" - mikey in a drunken state

[SiR Mikey]

ahahahahahahaha

[Evil Empire]

LoL! Only steve gets full n00dz

This was me at my all time low :barf:

tEh big baiseps

[SiR Mikey]

No that's krazyblurtz

[azracer41]

damn how tall r u. in that picture u look about the same size as me mass wise? i weigh 165 right now

[Acurazor]

Heres my BSN stack. Love their products. Was into it hard for a while and fell out of it cause I fell really short of cash and didn't want to spend it on my gym membership. Starting back up though.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee270/dc5junky/1029082038.jpg

[SiR Mikey]

damn how tall r u. in that picture u look about the same size as me mass wise? i weigh 165 right now
5'8

Heres my BSN stack. Love their products. Was into it hard for a while and fell out of it cause I fell really short of cash and didn't want to spend it on my gym membership. Starting back up though.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee270/dc5junky/1029082038.jpg

Holy shit you are wasting your money!!! lol

[jfizzzle]

seriously ^ I know a few of them technically do the same thing

[Acurazor]

None of them do the same thing. I like the products alot. I've seen very good results with these products. And they arent that expensive. check out www.massnutrition.com for all you guys that buy supplements this place has great prices. Well as far as BSN they do. I'm not sure about other companys.

[SiR Mikey]

None of them do the same thing. I like the products alot. I've seen very good results with these products. And they arent that expensive. check out www.massnutrition.com for all you guys that buy supplements this place has great prices. Well as far as BSN they do. I'm not sure about other companys.

No no no no

To put it simply

Nitrix= Nitric Oxide
Cellmass=Creatine+amino acids
NO-Xplode= Creatine+amino acids+nitric oxide

Syntha 6 is verpriced protein, typical of all BSN products

Atro-phex is a supplement for fat burning, ideal when you want to cut. Unless you are 200lbs with a high bodyfat percent, you want to stay the fuck away from it and calorie it up.

BSN products are hyped up beyond belief. They had a lawsuit filed agains them claiming no xplode has no CE3, and only contained monohydrate yet people seem to overlook this extremely tiny(huge) deal. No xplode also contains 3x the amount of caffeine as regular supplements on the market like it. No xplode seems more like a confidence booster than anything else. I can't see what the last supp in your stack is, but I'm sure it's more junk you don't need ;).

[Acurazor]

that's it, nothing else in the stack. I think your just seeing an old empty container in the back. They all serve a different purpose. I understand what your saying but I've seen great results with these products. And I did read the article about the lawsuit and stuff but according to BSN and Men's health(I think it was) everything was fixed and resolved.

[krazyblurtz]

Mikey is 100% righto, Yea I live on NO-xplode cause im a caffeine freak. I wont buy anything else from bsn as you can get the same from certain GOOD generic brands. Don't be so sure its them that they are working great when you dont know how much of the placebo effect is working.

"confidence booster" is a great term for this stuff. All supplements and even powder protein is overrated, granted it is highly required but so much gets pissed out, food with biggest protein is optimal.

Just look at the pro body builders diets pretty much 2-4 pounds of redmeat and fish to put on mass since you are what you eat.

Enough rambling, They told the whole group of subjects they are giving them steriods to test out, and even the half that took the placebo sugar pills gained insanely cause they went crazy in the gym like they were on roids and ate big

"lift big, eat big, sleep big and youll get big"

[krazyblurtz]

Oh god And I forgot when I started taking no-xplode and I was confinced it was enough creatine to actually work, my gains went crazy from thinking it was the best creatine+caffeine evAr

[azracer41]

so nitrix gets u ripped not big??? because thats what im aiming for i want to be ripped and look athletic i could care less about being a tank

[crxman]

No-xplode ftw!
used to lift in high school when i played ball, senior year was at about 195-200lbs. after graduation didnt lift for about a year and just partied and was around 165 :(. been lifting now 3-6 times a week for the past year and am back up to 185-190
dont have any pics tho i dont think lol:idiot:

[Acurazor]

so nitrix gets u ripped not big??? because thats what im aiming for i want to be ripped and look athletic i could care less about being a tank

No nitrix is a volumizer, helps your veins to expand and pump more blood to the muscles. If your just looking for the cut look, atro-phex is what you want. It helps subcutanious fat, atrophex and cardio should help you out. Maybe some noxplode just to get that pump. Ive heard so many people say that, they just want the ripped look. After you get that look though, then your not happy, you'll start to want to get bigger.

[azracer41]

No nitrix is a volumizer, helps your veins to expand and pump more blood to the muscles. If your just looking for the cut look, atro-phex is what you want. It helps subcutanious fat, atrophex and cardio should help you out. Maybe some noxplode just to get that pump. Ive heard so many people say that, they just want the ripped look. After you get that look though, then your not happy, you'll start to want to get bigger.

someone brought that up to me today and did some research what do u guys think of celltech creatine and truemass weight gainer for 2 month to put on some weight(i wanna be around 180 to 190ibs) then switch over to something that will work on the ripped look?

[Acurazor]

You're not gonna gain "real" weight in 2 months, it'll just be water weight from creatine, then the atrophex will just lose it for you. Dont get me wrong it all helps, it just takes a little longer than that to put on suffecient lean muscle mass.

[azracer41]

thats what i meant sry for not being specific enough. i want 180 even if its water weight then switch over and have it drop to w/e and just cycle through that cause i kno its not gonna happen overnight

[SiR Mikey]

thats what i meant sry for not being specific enough. i want 180 even if its water weight then switch over and have it drop to w/e and just cycle through that cause i kno its not gonna happen overnight

You'll end up right back where you are. In order to get an athletic look(skinny and toned), you have to have muscle to begin with so you have some shape to you. Anyone with a low BF% will have muscle definition. The anorexic kiddies on myspace showing off their "wash board" abs are a prime example of this. You have a nice base to start off with, but you are far from big enough to consider "cutting". I use that loosely because you don't have much fat to lose anyways.

You lose water weight as soon as you stop taking creatine. Some people don't react to monohydrate(one form of creatine in no-xplode), and so they don't gain water weight. If you were to react, the majority of the immediate weight you gain in the first couple weeks will be mostly water. As soon as you stop taking the creatine, you will lose it all. If you are 165 right now, I'd at least try to bulk up to 200. If your bulk is decently clean, you'll probably lose around 10lbs after you cut and end up at 190ish. Regardless, after cutting you should have some shape to yourself and it will look much much better.

By doing what you are talking about, you are better off buying pure monohydrate for $10 from Hi-Health and using that.

How tall are you?

[azracer41]

is pure monohydrate a pill??

im 6'1

[SiR Mikey]

Yea dude, at 6'1 I would bulk to 200 at a minimum. And you can get mono in a pill or powder.

[EFMoNsTER]

My fat ass needs to start workin out again!

[SiR Mikey]

Holy shit, these guys do some gangster shit

No way in hell I could do some of this stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDCxH88-9X8

[jfizzzle]

that is some good shit. you have to be creative when you have limited resources. If it was me, I would just do pushups lol

[bryantiscool]

Holy shit, these guys do some gangster shit

No way in hell I could do some of this stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDCxH88-9X8

dudeee i came across that while searching up mike tyson training
shit's crazy
prison style workouts

[azracer41]

one of my co workers gave me some no explode to try out and i noticed a difference in my workout..i could workout more intensly and didnt get nearly as tired..would pure mono do the same thing?

[SiR Mikey]

Good chance the majority of it was caused by the caffeine+you had confidence in yourself. Your mind can play tricks on you like that.

If your pump was bigger than normal, that caused by the NO

You usually won't notice the effects of creatine for at LEAST a week or 2

[rudsone]

ok so heres my question.

im skinny as fuck.

i need to gain a bout 5 pounds and then turn that into muscle.

but i dont want to be bulky, i want to be a little cut.

am i supposed to light and workout with alot of weight but do smaller sets of reps?

then when i gain some pounds i switch to less weight and more sets of reps?

thanks