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Sounds good Vegan Resistance, Yes that might be true, however I have tried all the foods I am allergic to, most will give me fatigue, acne, and constipation. But anyways, I am composing a diet around the foods you suggested, the book is getting mixed reviews on Amazon.com This weekend was pretty good, did my cardio as always and started to lift my weights, eating good tho!!!

Alright, I got my pictures here. I will say I have never been to athletic I am the computer geek wanting to build that muscle! First Picture 2008 is at 230 LBS, the ones below them with my shirt off is at 195 LBS Wow, look at those biceps! Ahhh...I'll get there in two years. http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/2008Before.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/2011Jan23Side.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/Jan232011Bicep.jpg

Thank you for the kind words, Yeah I will have to research on my meat substitutes.

Just an update for the past two days... 1/25/10 Been busy with film meetings, I got my cardio in, I am feeling good eating lot's of fruit like grapes, oranges, apples. Haven't had any energy drinks, running good on natural solutions. Did my cardio and did not work on any muscle group. 1/26/10 Pretty much the same as Tuesday up there, I just need to start getting in my routine with muscle training. My computer hard drive has been down, but I am restoring the files so I can get some pictures up tonight.

Love your Avatar, Yes thank you for your advice. I will be putting up my pictures today. My film work is getting to me again. Ugh hard to keep a good schedule!

I'll try to get the pictures up for tonight. Worked out today, 30 minutes of Cardio. Ate my meals, green shake. Going good. Busy day, producing an indie sci-fi film.

Gangi’s Fresh New Life Goals: Lean Muscle, Nothing Bulky just Lean Muscle, Healthy Lifestyle Time Goal: By the age of 23, giving me 2 years. Job Ambitions: Film Director / Producer, Actor and Model Age: 21 Height: 5’10 Weight: 195 Bodyfat %: Assuming 25-30% not surprised if higher. ======== Introduction ======== Hello, So I will start by telling you about my journey, At the age of 18 I weighed about 230 pounds in 2008 and dropped the weight with a great amount of dedication and knowledge to get down to 180 pounds by the end of 2009 with intense training. My food routine consisted of Oatmeal, Green Tea, Chicken (wasn’t vegan), Vegetables and Fruits. Later I would find out I am a allergic to Oats and Green Tea which caused my Acne. However High School was a very stressful time for me and my weight always kept jumping up and down constantly from a lack of full concentration on my well being. I found myself using energy drinks (bad!) as my main source of energy to get through these tough times due to a lack of sleep. In 2009 I went to film school where my routine of living took a nose dive, the school was a boot camp with very little time to prepare any decent food or get any sleep. I knew better than this but abused my body further with Hot Pockets, Instant T.V Dinners, Fast Food and more Energy Drinks / Pulling all nighters editing film material for class to get the job done and put my body on the back burner. Side topic: Filmaking is one of the most demanding professions, especially for Cinematographers, Grips, Gaffers because of all the equipment they must carry around. So having strength and a healthy life style is a must for this profession. Back on topic: I started to get ulcers and my stomach felt like it had knives inside of it. So enough was enough eventually in 2010 when in April I finished school and decided to detox my body the best I could. I got a colonic to drain my system out and started eating normal again like when I was back in 2008. Work has been tough and time for my body has been thin. So now my filmaking has gotten intense once again, It’s 2011, I am at around 195 pounds and 21 years old. I need to start taking care of my body and make a full commitment to cleanse my body for a more efficient life style which will increase my work load and make me feel good. I am dedicated to keeping my routine for the rest of my life and will surround myself with individuals who share this interest. I need help composing a food schedule, 6 small meals a day to boost my metabolism. My routine must fit around food I am not allergic to according to my ALCAT blood test. In terms of my reaction, mainly fatigue and acne. Yes there are quite a bit of foods I need to avoid… Foods I am allergic to broken down into categories: Nuts/Beans: Almonds, Cashew, Brazil Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans (Soy, Tofu), Coffee Beans Grains: Anise Seed, Cottonseed, Spelt, Oats (Oatmeal), Barley, Caraway Vegetables/Greens: Iceberg Lettuce, Kale, Bay Leaf, Basil, Barley, Asparagus, Celery, Turnip, Mushrooms, Olives (Black Olives, Olive Oil), Parsnip, Cucumber Fruit: Banana, Coconut, Kiwi, Pear, Pomegranates, Cherry Seafood: Scallop, Lobster, Trout, Catfish, Codfish, Crayfish, Anchovy, Clam, Halibut Meats: Beef, Venison, Veal, Duck Dairy: Egg Yolks, Egg Whites (No Whey or Cassein), Cow’s Milk, Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Goat’s Milk, Sheep’s Milk Sugar: Fructose, Honey, Cane Sugar Spices/Misc: Black or Green Tea, Saffron, Clove, Nutmeg (Severe Allergy) So after looking at that, is it even possible to maintain a healthy vegan lifestyle? Having Soy eliminated is a huge blow, no tofu, clif bars, or any bars for that matter. Also not having any meat or protein substitute might hurt me. Possibly I might consider being a vegetarian with just Salmon and Chicken. My Green Shake consists of Spinach, Apple, Orange Juice 4OZ, Lemon Juice, A clove of Garlic, 1 inch of Ginger Root, Raw Protein Powder, Green Vibrance Probiotic ================= My Proposed Eating Routine: ================= 7:00AM: Morning workout, 30 Minute of Cardio. 8:00AM: Food prepared, Bowl of Grapes, Apple, Green Shake with Protein 11:00AM: Handful of Walnuts. 8oz. 1:00PM: Broccoli and Salmon or Chicken. 4:00PM: Bowl of Quinoa with White Tea 5:00PM: Workout Routine for that given Day. 6:00PM: Finish Green Shake with Protein, Have the rest of the Salmon or Chicken cooked earlier. 9:00PM: Handful of Walnuts. Nitrofusion 8oz. 10:00 PM: Sleep Powders: -Green Vibrance Probiotic in my Green Shake http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Health-Green-Vibrance-Family/dp/B000NDME6C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295780601&sr=8-1 -Raw Protein Powder in my Green Shake http://www.amazon.com/Garden-of-Life-RAW-Protein/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=lh_ni_t_ -Nitrofusion Pea Protein Blend http://www.amazon.com/Nitro-Fusion-Source-Protein-Vanilla/dp/B00139Q13M/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1295780676&sr=1-1 Supplements Being Taken: -Flaxseed Oil -Fish Oil -Liquid CoQ10 -Liquid L-Carnatine -One Bode Recover http://www.onebode.com/public/default.aspx -One Bode Flo http://www.onebode.com/public/default.aspx -Co-Enzymate – B -Extra Strength Glucosamine -7-Keto -Alive! Multivitamin http://www.amazon.com/Alive-Multivitamin-Iron-Added-tabs/dp/B00024CS4U -Pyconogenol -1,000mg Vitamin C For working out I have a treadmill, a total gym for squats, and some freehand weights with a bench. I would like you guys to help me configure a workout routine based on the pictures I provided below. ================== My Proposed Workout Routine: ================== Monday: Abs, Chest Tuesday: Abs, Arms Wednesday: Legs Thursday: Back Friday: Abs, Chest Saturday: Abs, Arms Sunday: Legs In conclusion, I am now dedicated to get back on track and keep it that way for this year and the rest of my life. I thank anyone who will help me, you have my gratitude. ========= Pictures Attached Below: ========= Alright, I got my pictures here. I will say I have never been to athletic I am the computer geek wanting to build that muscle! First Picture 2008 is at 230 LBS, the ones below them with my shirt off is at 195 LBS Wow, look at those biceps! Ahhh...I'll get there in two years. http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/2008Before.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/2011Jan23Side.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac204/DukeGangi/Jan232011Bicep.jpg