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Sorry I tend to make US-based assumptions when people don't specify otherwise. Kool-Aid is a brand of sugary drink mix that comes in flavors such as cherry and fruit punch. I'm sure there's a version of it in france (?). Around here there's sugar-free versions that are made with artificial sweeteners and flavors. Damn, is my accent that strong? Yes, Switzerland actually. We have something like this here too, I'll try. Thx!

Thank you for your suggestions. Same problem for me. 3 weeks ago it was still ok, but by now I can't see it anymore without getting my stomac turned. I'm too low in carbs to add what you suggest by now (around 180 g. a day). Although I've tried with cocoa powder and a bit of xylitol, but it was horrible. I'll have a look on koolaid, dunno what it is. Thx

Hi there, I recently decided to cut off my carbs to get a bit more ripped. The only problem I have is that I can't see pea, rice and hemp protein in water anymore. I take 60 g. of it a day and it makes me sick by now. What to do? I've tried with sucralose flavouring powders, but these proteins taste so strong... Maybe by cooking it????? Any ideas? Thx!

Thx! And please excuse my ignorance.

Hi there, I just posted a new topic about hemp protein on my blog: http://setprioritiesnow.blogspot.com/2008/11/what-about-hemp-protein-propos-des.html Don't hesitate to leave a comment here or directly on the blog. Greetz

Hi, Just an update to tell you that I try to alternate "heavy" workouts (from 5 to 10 reps) and lighter workouts (from 15 reps to 30 reps) and I obtained a great level of satisfaction (it feels so good feeling your muscles burnt without feeling pain in your back and tiredness of the nervous system) and good results. Here's something to deconstruct the too often taken for granted M&F recommended routine: As you maybe know, my mothertongue is french and I am on a forum where a lot of guys train only with 20-40 and up to 60 reps. Look on the results (they are all drug free): http://www.fabriceproudhon.com/superphysique And have a look on this: 3 sets of 20 reps at 110kg, BP : http://www.dailymotion.com/naturel666/video/x50yh7_2008-bench-press-100-kg-110-kg-vrac_sport Of course not everyone can bench 20 times with 110 kg, I started with 3 sets of 20 reps at... 40 kg (88 lbs) but believe me, my chest burnt as hell! Greetz

Hi, Just an update to tell you that I try to alternate "heavy" workouts (from 5 to 10 reps) and lighter workouts (from 15 reps to 30 reps) and I obtained a great level of satisfaction (it feels so good feeling your muscles burnt without feeling pain in your back and tiredness of the nervous system) and good results. Here's something to deconstruct the too often taken for granted M&F recommended routine: As you maybe know, my mothertongue is french and I am on a forum where a lot of guys train only with 20-40 and up to 60 reps. Look on the results (they are all drug free): http://www.fabriceproudhon.com/superphysique And have a look on this: 3 sets of 20 reps at 110kg, BP : http://www.dailymotion.com/naturel666/video/x50yh7_2008-bench-press-100-kg-110-kg-vrac_sport Of course not everyone can bench 20 times with 110 kg, I started with 3 sets of 20 reps at... 40 kg (88 lbs) but believe me, my chest burnt as hell! Greetz

Thx for all your suggestions/advices. Off course there's no universal perfect routine, but sometimes you can get useful suggestions to do some rearrangements that can help. Have you ever had a look on the routine of Serge Nubret. He never did shorter sets than 12 reps and only focused on congestion. I'm sure it can work too. I had almost one year off. I workout again since 3 months. I would like to 1) regain a muscular capital 2) lose a bit of body fat (I guess I'm at around 15-16% now, I would like to reach 12-13%) 3). strengthen my back with bodyweight exercises like the bridge. This is where I am by now :83kg/182lbs. - 187 cm/6.13 FT.

Thank you. For sure I will! I just posted my current workout routine in the training section. Advices are welcome!

Hi, I've tried millions of workout programs during the last decade, but I never found the perfect one Nevertheless, I've learnt over the years and ended up with these findings: I don’t like full body workouts because I never reach a good level of congestion with it; in the same time I have better results when I train a muscle more than once a week, especially for the chest, triceps, biceps and shoulders; I am totally bad with long sets (over than 12 reps), I guess I have a very low level of endurance muscle fibers and I want to work on it; I currently can't do most leg exercises because of serious back problems (double slipped disc), I only can do hack squats and sissy squats. Recently, I've tried the 2x2 split routine you'll find underneath: 2 different workouts for training the whole body and an alternation between a heavy workout and a light one. I try to workout between 2 and 4 times a week, usually 3 times, so that I train a group of muscle three times every two weeks. The only point of unsatisfaction I have wth it (after 3 weeks of try) is that I have the feeling that 2 exercises are not intense enough to feel my back. Dunno if I could keep on like this except for the back, I would keep a classical 4 exercises once a week only for the back. Anyway and as you see, your advices are welcome! Thx in advance! Workout 1 (heavy): CHEST – SHOULDERS – TRICEPS – ABS Barbell Bench Press: 5 sets of 5 reps Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 5 sets of 5 reps Weighted Dips: 2 sets of 8 reps Bench To Skull Crusher: 2 sets of 8 reps Cable Crunch: 5 sets of 15 reps Workout 2 (light): BACK – LEGS – BICEPS Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 15 reps Straight-Arm Pulldown: 3 sets of 15 reps Sissy Squat: 3 sets of 15 reps Leg Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps Preacher Curl: 2 sets of 15 Concentration Curl: 2 sets of 15 Calves, any exercise: 3 sets of 15 Workout 3 (light): CHEST – SHOULDERS – TRICEPS – ABS Inclined Dumbbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 15 reps Barbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 15 reps Seated Lateral Raise in superset with Cable Back Flyes: 3 supersets of 30 reps (15+15) Lying Dumbbell Triceps Extension: 2 sets of 15 reps Cable Triceps Extension: 2 sets of 15 reps Crunch: 5 sets of 20 reps Workout 4: (heavy): BACK – LEGS – BICEPS Weighted Chins-Up: 3 sets of 6 reps Incline Bench Pull: 3 sets of 8 reps Hack Squat: 3 sets 0f 10 reps Leg Curl: 3 sets of 10 reps Barbell Curl: 4 sets of 8 reps Calves, any exercise: 3 sets of 12

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Thank you Robert and Katabatic! As a lacto-vegetarian, I knew I would belong to the minority here and was therefore a bit worring about your "potentially critical feedbacks". I'm glad you take it that way For the recipes and supplements, I always try to propose a vegan alternative, though. For those of you who want to have a look, I just added a vegan recipe.

Hi there, I already posted some threads here, but never really introduced myself. You'll find more infos (diet and I'll soon post my routine) on my (new) blog: http://setprioritiesnow.blogspot.com/ Although I'm a lacto-vegetarian, I hope that you'll find it interesting. I decided to do it in english + in french, my mothertongue. Greetz alain

The same person also recommended me to take some Waxy Maize Starch together with the BCAA before working out; it's supposed to enforce my nervous system resistance during the training. Is this product vegan? Is there any good/ethical brand doing it? Thank you!