[kabuki]

Originally Posted by T-Bone

I should print those out and bring them to my Doc. My high bp is genetic. I just wonder how I can get mine down to yours. The only time mine has been perfect like that is when I was in my early 20's.

I have a lot of respect for doctors...but you have to remember they are people as well. They have biases and other reasons for jumping to conclusions just like the rest of us. Just ask a doctor about creatine. many will be knowledgable but others will espouse the ignorant facts popularized by the media. That can be enlightening.

It is best to find a doctor that is an athelete as well. You will find a big difference.

I had a doctor tell me i was obese and needed to lose weight...then told me i shouldn't do powerlifting because i might become to strong for my joints and he watched a lifter rip both his arms off while trying to perform a lift about 15-20 years ago in the olympics. I didn't tell him that what he was remembering was an old SNL skit...i also didn't see him again.

[kabuki]

Originally Posted by CryingEmo

It makes my measly 435 LB squat feel inadequate. Although I am 6'6, if that wins me any excuse points.

most people only dream of squatting that much. and hell of a good squat at your height!!!

I was only a 450lb squatter untill 3 years ago when i focused on learning the proper technique.

[VolcomX311]

Originally Posted by kabuki

I have a lot of respect for doctors...but you have to remember they are people as well. They have biases and other reasons for jumping to conclusions just like the rest of us. Just ask a doctor about creatine. many will be knowledgable but others will espouse the ignorant facts popularized by the media. That can be enlightening.

It is best to find a doctor that is an athelete as well. You will find a big difference.

I had a doctor tell me i was obese and needed to lose weight...then told me i shouldn't do powerlifting because i might become to strong for my joints and he watched a lifter rip both his arms off while trying to perform a lift about 15-20 years ago in the olympics. I didn't tell him that what he was remembering was an old SNL skit...i also didn't see him again.

Agreed, a lot of doctors have a misconception on exercise.