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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. Thx! And please excuse my ignorance.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Thank you. For sure I will! I just posted my current workout routine in the training section. Advices are welcome!
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. Thanx! I forgot to mention that I would take the BCAA before working out. So seems I'm on the right path
  15. uh, not inspired? Or does my english s*** that much that nobody understood?
  16. Hi there, I recently had a lot of problems with my nervous system because of stress and had to stop working out for almost a year. I am slowly back to life, with the help of rhodiola supplements that I recommend to anyone having similar problems. A doctor suggested me to try inositol and BCAA. I would like to know if anyone has made an experience with these products and if it's worth a try. I found a vegan formula of both these products by NOW food. Is it a relyable brand? (I order from Europe and have no clue, you can't find NOW products here). Thx for your suggestions/advices! alain
  17. Hi, Does anyone know where I can order hemp protein at a reasonable price from Europe? Thx in advance!
  18. Hi, As I feel a bit worried right now, I thought you could reassure me The thing is that I can't workout without feeling dizzy and out of breath after every set since 6 weeks. Exactly the same feeling you have when you would run upstairs 3 levels really quickly just after waking up, you know what I mean? It started during a period of intense professional stress and pressure so I thought it was connected to it, but as my professional life is calming down, I still have the problem. I checked my blood pressure after training but it's normal. I also don't think it has to do with the carbs (I just started reducing them a bit to lose fat): as the symptoms started, I was eating a lot. As you know, every "normal" BBer is suspicious towards vegetarianism, so everybody in my gym told me I could maybe have some deficiency, maybe of iron. I always answered that it has nothing to do with my diet but with my job but yesterday I had a small doubt: could it REALLY be an iron defficiency My questions are: did anybody already have something like that? Is it worth to do a blood test (I always try to avoid it. I did one 1,5 year ago and everything was ok)? It got better recently but I still notice it, especially for heavy exercises like benchpress, squats or deadlift. Should I reduce or stop my training for a while? Thank you in advance!
  19. How do you like the clif builders bars? I just got them and like them a lot. I wonder how to plan the best moment to eat the clifs. I think that normal clif are good as a pre-workout snack. But for the buiders I dunno. I ate one yesterday before sleeping, thinking that it could feed the muscular reconstruction during the night, but I dunno...
  20. Thx for your anwers/suggestions. I checked all the brands you mention. I think that the laras don't have so much protein in it. I'll check the recipe by Brendon Brazier, sounds like a good idea!
  21. Hi, As I live in Europe, it 's hard to get my hand on vegan protein bars. I just ordered some clif bars in the States. I would like to order Vega bars and Organic Food bars (especially they are a goof alternative to soy protein) but considering the fact that I paid around 50$ of shipping for 72 bars and that both of them are around 50% more expensive than the clifs, it turns out to be pretty expensive. What are your experiences with these bars and do you think they are worth the price? Is there any online shop you could recommend to me? (I ordered the clifs at bodybuilding.com because they have the most advantageous international shipping rates. Other shops wanted 90$ for shipping!!)? Thx in advance for your answers!
  22. Thank you for your interesting answers. I said a bit naively that "it works for me" but I think that it's definitely a problem. Because I can't know if I would progress better if I would eat more proteins, and I don't know if my body will give me a payback in many years because it's too much.
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