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  1. Let me address the issue that seems to have someone really upset. Yes, I am the culprit in regards to the gelatin capsules. Here is the story for any of you interested.

     

    My best friend began his own product line of supplements recently. He wanted me to use them and then give my endorsement (if I liked them). One of the products was an herbal testosterone booster called Maximum Test. When I looked at the product I saw that they were gelatin capsules. I don't like gelatin capsules. He really wanted me to use and endorse his product so, as a friend, I agreed. Therefore, I simply just pour the contents out into my orange juice.

     

    Would I go out and purchase a product with gelatin capsules and then throw out the capsules? No. However, I was helping out a friend in this case. Does that make me a non-vegan? LOL...I guess it does to some (or should I say "one".).

     

    I don't understand why anyone would have so much anger and hostility over this issue. I am staying away from this and further discussions because I like to only direct my daily energy to positive matters and to helping others.

     

    I'm sorry to bring religion in, but I feel I must in this case. I would like to leave the individual, who appears to harbor so much anger, with a great prayer that my buddy gave me. It is the Prayer of St. Francis. It is a fabulous prayer and I try to live my life by it:

     

    Lord, make me a channel of thy peace

    That where there is hatred,

    I may bring love

    That where there is wrong,

    I may bring the spirit of forgiveness

    That where there is discord,

    I may bring harmony

    That where there is error,

    I may bring truth

    That where there is doubt,

    I may bring faith

    That where there is despair,

    I may bring hope

    that where there are shadows,

    I may bring light

    That where there is sadness,

    I may bring joy.

    Lord, grant that I may seek rather to

    comfort than to be comforted

    to understand, than to be understood

    to love, than to be loved.

    For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.

    It is be forgiving that one is forgiven.

    It is by dying that one

    awakens to Eternal Life.

    Amen.

     

    I will remain on this board to hopefully help others. However, I will not engage in this debate any further. Peace.

  2. Don't make your non vegan business on the site then...this a a vegan forum. We have non vegans here but they aren't showing us non vegan things to promote. Anyhow I wasn't a terrible site when I was big despite the fact that I didn't care what I looked like. I wanted to be good and I was. I've recieved medals at national championships events, was an all-american athlete with over a dozen full scholarship offers to major Universities, and recieved a few college athlete of the week awards for my conferance. I was no joke. Plus power wasn't my goal...throwing far was which means lifting was supplemental. I also threw 2-3 hours a day and was basically a child when I was that strong. If I were still doing this now and was 300lbs I would at minimum be benching 450lb and squatting 750lbs without strength being my main concern...and this is relatively weak for the level I would have been competing at. A person I beat a few times is now a World Championship Medalist(Christian Cantwell)...he benches 600lbs and I threw better than he did before I was injured. Anyway I had to be fast, flexible, have good balance and be an overall athlete. Plus your very short and much older...its much easier to do those lifts when your short and near peak power age...I figured you'd know that. Anyhow I've had my own business for 4 years and I know how a vegan business works. I've also been a board member for two large non profits so its not like I'm a dumb young moron that doesn't know anyting.

    Anyway I'd think you'd find a lot of people here agree with me more than you on this. Selling a non-vegan product in your store is very much on the fringe...as is emptying gelatin capsules for whats inside...whats the point of that anyway...gelatin does pretty much nothing for you(good or bad)...its just not vegan...like you.

     

    I have deleted my response and would like to say "I'm sorry" to everyone who may have read it, including veganpotter. Peace.

  3. How long has this been in motion??? You don't have any Ebay feedback. Anyhow tons of non vegan people take things like VEGA and NOW supplements(much of the product they make is vegan without trying) without thinking about it. There is no need for any of that crap. Plus if you advocate a plant based diet in the book(I have no idea if you do or not) its a very strong conflict of interest regaurdless of ethics...purely on diet. Think of the China Study being sold by the writers on ebay while selling Hamburger Helper on the same page.

     

    I have deleted my reply and apologize to everyone (including veganpotter) who may have read it. It set a tone of bad karma for the day and I'm sorry.

  4. I think potter's point is that non-vegans can use a vegan supplement if they want. I personally can't imagine working alongside non-vegans in that kind of situation, where they would try to coerce you into having non-vegan things for sale, it must be a real pain the ass. What is their response when you try to have 100% vegan stuff?

     

    My partnerships were made prior to becoming a vegan. So, therefore, those relationships had already been established. And, yes it is difficult at times dealing with them. However, I feel that I am mature enough to deal with it.

  5. Non vegan clients can shop anywhere. Every vegan restaurant has non vegan clients but they don't need to carry chicken or cheese on the menu...if they do its not a vegan restaurant...and therefore even if the person that owns the business no animal products he's just a strict vegetarian...not a vegan by a long shot.

     

    Not exactly sure what that babble is exactly about however I will respond anyways. I am in the gym and supplement business. I also have partners in that business. They are not vegans. Therefore, I can't always have things exactly my way. If that makes me a "non vegan" in your eyes, so be it.

  6. He'll never truly be natural because he built up such a stong base. Its the same deal with any rider in the Tour De France. They may be clean when they race but they would have never made it without drugs. Its gonna be dissapointing when he wins contests because he's getting a second chace before others get a first.

     

    Agreed

  7. That black and white photo of FLEX above is one of my all time favorite bodybuilding photos.

     

    Shawn Phillips looks pretty sweet too! His brother Bill is one of the people who inspired me to get into to bodybuilding many years ago.

     

    Great physique choices!

     

    Flex had some of the best genetics EVER for bodybuilding. Unfortunately his body couldn't handle the drugs and he had to retire. However, I don't know if you are aware of this, but Flex is making a comeback as a natural bodybuilder. He still looks awesome, but a heck of a lot smaller.

  8. I often observe habits that people have in the gym. For example, they complete 3 sets of a particular exercise and then decide to perform a different exercise for an additional 3 sets. Often times, when people do this, they perform their first set a little lighter than there 2nd and 3rd set. In fact, I often times observe people perform they're 3rd set using their heaviest weight. To me, if I can get 10 reps with 100 pounds on my first set and then 10 reps with a 120 pounds on my 2nd set, then the first set was to light and was a waste. I won't count it!

     

    This is were acclimation sets come in. An acclimation set is performed when changing exercises. It allows me to make that 1st set of a new exercise "really count". For example, the other day I was working legs. I performed 5 heavy sets of barbell good mornings. My next exercise was going to be deep barbell squats. I knew for my squats, I was going to need around 315 lbs on my first set of 10. I am not comfortable placing that much weight on the bar and going right into a set of deep squats. I also don't want to perform a first set with a weight that is to light. I won't get anything out of it and would just end up wasting energy. Therefore, I will first perform an acclimation set. The acclimation set will allow me to "adjust" from one exercise to another.

     

    When I perform the acclimation set I don't want to expend any real energy. Therefore, I placed 225 on the bar and performed a set of 5. This gave me the opportunity to "adjust" to the squatting motion, re-direct the blood flow into my legs and NOT waste any energy (therefore allowing me to direct all of my energy to my set with 315 lbs). Because of the acclimation set, I was able to give my 1st set of 10 with 315 lbs everything I had. I did the same for my 2nd set. By my 3rd set, there was NO way I was going to be going up in weight. In fact, I was lucky that I even got my 10th rep on my 3rd set.

     

    I find that acclimation sets also have played a big part in preventing injuries. Jumping into a first set with a heavy weight can increase your likelihood of injury. Give acclimation sets a try!!!

  9. Today was chest and abs. I started my workout with some torso movements on my Keiser functional trainer. Great way to hit the serratus and obliques. I followed this by 3 sets of cable crunch downs with 180lbs for 20 reps.

     

    This was the second chest workout with Incline DB presses as my primary exercises. Strength improved from last chest workout. Workout was as follows:

     

    Incline DB: 90X5, 90X5, 90X5, 90X4, 85X6

     

    Flat DB: 80X10, 80X10, 80X10

     

    Flat Bench: 225 X 8, 225 X 8, 225 X 8

     

    Smith Incline: 145 X 10, 145 X 10, 145 X 10

     

    Keiser Standing Flyes: 30 (air loaded resistance) X 10, 30 X 10, 30 X 10

     

    Question & Answer:

     

    Q: I´m contacting you because there's almost no information about being vegan and steroid use on the internet. I just in use of testosterone enantate for the first time. Some meat eating bodybuilders told me, they would never use steroids and eat soy at the same time. What do you think about it?

     

    A: Sorry, but you’re asking the wrong vegan bodybuilder. I don’t use drugs and therefore know very little about them. In regards to soy, my body responds well to it with no problems what so ever. If I were you, I would stay clear of steroids and continue to build muscle naturally with hard work and a good clean diet. Peace.

  10. Would I train like that all the time? No. Once in a while? Sure, why not.

     

    Just curious, why wouldn't one want to train like that all the time if more muscle fibers were recruited?

     

    Thanks for all the other replies, btw

     

    I wouldn't want to train, using the same method (i.e. 45-60 second rest intervals), all the time because my body would eventually accommodate. I am constantly setting up my training in a quest to avoid accommodation. Once you accommodate to your training program (which can occur in as little as 3 weeks) you no longer make progress. Therefore training with slightly lighter weight at short rest intervals is great, training with heavy weight with longer rest intervals is great, etc. It all works. The key is keeping your body confused. When your body has the answers, it's time to change the questions.

  11. Using shorter rest intervals (i.e. 45-60 seconds) will definitely effect the amount of weight you are going to lift during your workout. However, the quicker pace will keep the muscles slightly fatigued throughout your workout. When you perform each set in a slightly fatigued state, the body part you are working will recruit more muscle fibers into action. This is a good thing!

     

    Would I train like that all the time? No. Once in a while? Sure, why not.

  12. Great to see your training log on here! Sorry I wasn't able to meet up while I'm so close here in Boston. I leave shortly and have been busy all day everyday with work. But I'll be back for vacation sometime soon I'm sure. Some good friends are out here and I love New England!

     

    All the best with your contests!!!!!!!

     

    To bad you have been so busy. Maybe we can hook up next time you're in town. You're always welcomed to catch a workout at my gym when you're in the Boston area. Peace.

  13. When you get a chance, would you mind posting a sample eating day? Curious if you stick to the bodybuilding staples of Sweet Potatoes, Brown Rice and Oatmeal and how much healthy fats you add to your meals. Thanks Dr. Joe!!

     

    Here is the food intake for 10/23/07:

     

    Meal #1: 4 oz oats with banana, 1/2 pack of tempeh

    Meal #2: same as #1

    Meal #3: Cup corn, cup beans, 1/2 yam

    Meal #4: same as #3

    Meal #5: 8 oz. broccoli, cup corn, 1/2 block tofu

     

    Macro breakdown (per fitday.com)

     

    Cals: 2442 Protein: 146g Carbs: 413g Fat: 42 g

     

    Supplements over course of the day:

     

    Maximum Muscle Pump - one scoop (pre-workout)

    Xtend (2 scoops) - during workout

    CLA 1000 (conjugated linoleic acid) - 3 capsules

    Flaxseed oil - 1 TBSP

    Maximum Test (herbal test booster) - 3 capsules

     

    Of course, this is just one day. For example, I don't usually eat so much corn. I just happened to have it available yesterday. However, as you can see, I keep everything pretty basic. Remember, I am still 10 months out from competition so I am pretty flexible as to what I eat.

  14. Today was back and calves. Started back with bent over rows (using a reverse grip). This is workout #2 with bent over rows as my primary exercise. Weights were increased from last back workout:

     

    285 X 6, 290 X 6, 290 X 6, 290 X 6 and 285 X 6

     

    This was followed by 4 secondary exercises:

     

    T-bar rows: 4 45lbs plates X 10 (3 sets)

     

    Wide pulldowns: 165 X 10 (3 sets)

     

    Close grip pulldowns: 180 X 8 (3 sets)

     

    Pulls behind head: 150 X 10 (3 sets)

     

    Calves: Single calf raise holding DB

     

    85lb X 15, 100 X 12 (X5 sets), 85 X 15, 85 X 15

     

    Good pump today while training.

     

    Questions & Answers: (will use the blog to answer some questions I receive each day)

     

    Q: How many weeks is your contest prep?

     

    A: When I was younger, I use to have an answer for this question. Mostly because I would eat whatever I wanted most of the year and then go into "contest mode" about 16 weeks out from a show. However, these days there is no set number of weeks that I use to prepare for a show. That is because I pretty much prepare 52 weeks a year. I eat "clean" year round and just make minor adjustments along the way as I get closer and closer to competition. Hope that helps. God bless and Peace.

  15. I have a question. Will you be increasing your protein intake now that your in comp training? I believe I read somewhere that for your body you find that you don't need to do a 1 gram per pound minimum. Does that change during comp season as far as protein goes?

     

    I keep protein intake to about 1 gram per pound of lean body mass. For me, at my current weight of 165 lbs, I take in about 150 grams of protein per day. I know this is low by bodybuilding standards, but it works for me.

     

    I maintain the same protein intake pretty much year round. However, with that being said, I will make adjustments to any aspect of my nutrition plan if I feel something is not going right.

  16. DAY 1:

     

    I am currently preparing for the NPC Team Universe competition held in NYC this coming September. For those of you not familiar with Team Universe, it is the most prestigious drug tested competition in the country each year. The winner of each weight class gets the honor of representing the USA at the World Amateur Championships. In 2007, I just missed making the USA team by placing third (I was defeated by both the 2006 and 2005 winners). I am determined to win my weight class (lightweight) in 2008.

     

    I have posted a couple of progress pics I just took 3-4 days ago. I am 165 lbs in these two pictures. This is the "fattest" that I allow myself to get in the "off season". I am at 165 lbs currently. I compete at about 150 lbs. Not to bad for a skinny malnourished vegan........LOL.

     

    It's funny that I'm starting my training blog on a day off from training. Today was a straight cardio day. I rode the upright bike for one hour this morning. I will be training back and calves tomorrow.

     

    I will be using my blog to answer any questions that you may have. Therefore, feel free to fire away with questions.

     

    Thank you for your support in my quest to win Team U. God Bless & Peace.

     

    http://blog.bodybuilding.com/wp-content/blogs/85322/uploads//Joeprogresspic1.jpg

     

    http://blog.bodybuilding.com/wp-content/blogs/85322/uploads//Joeprogresspic2.jpg

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