Enough is Enough! C0rk's Weight Loss Log

C0rk · 04-16-2008, 06:57 PM

I actually haven't been taking my BCAA at all because I'm RETARDED.

I was about to say it seemed too expensive to bother with, given Easy's recommendation for 5-8g per serving (per day). I went to get the exact numbers, when I noticed the jar said 400mg per 1/4 teaspoon NOT tablespoon like I had originally though, which really means 1-2 T per dose NOT 4-8 T, haha. I thought that was a bit extreme.

So, yeah, I'm gonna start taking the BCAA more often now.

Flaw · 04-17-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by C0rk

I actually haven't been taking my BCAA at all because I'm RETARDED.

I was about to say it seemed too expensive to bother with, given Easy's recommendation for 5-8g per serving (per day). I went to get the exact numbers, when I noticed the jar said 400mg per 1/4 teaspoon NOT tablespoon like I had originally though, which really means 1-2 T per dose NOT 4-8 T, haha. I thought that was a bit extreme.

So, yeah, I'm gonna start taking the BCAA more often now.

I like primaforce bcaa powder. 1 serving before with 30grams of gatorade and 1 serving after with 30g of gatorade seem to work good for recovery and help me lift harder. Def recommend primaforce. BCAA's is a wierd feeling for me. I notice I lift harder but it's not something I necessarily feel like creatine or NO supplement. It's just I look back and I say.. that was a good workout and then all the sudden I'm having many good workouts

**snookl187** · 04-18-2008, 09:01 PM

good post flaw that's exactly what I have noticed with Xtend.

C0rk · 04-18-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaw

I like primaforce bcaa powder. 1 serving before with 30grams of gatorade and 1 serving after with 30g of gatorade seem to work good for recovery and help me lift harder.

Well, that sounds like it might work out well for me. I usually mix up a protein shake and drink 1/2 before and 1/2 after my workout. Since BCAA's are a ***** to mix, blending them up in the shake was the way I planned on doing it.

How much BCAA per serving? 5g?

Still don't know about putting it in my water during cardio sessions though, haha.

Flaw · 04-19-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by C0rk

Well, that sounds like it might work out well for me. I usually mix up a protein shake and drink 1/2 before and 1/2 after my workout. Since BCAA's are a ***** to mix, blending them up in the shake was the way I planned on doing it.

How much BCAA per serving? 5g?

Still don't know about putting it in my water during cardio sessions though, haha.

Protein without carbs before and after workouts isn't gonna do much. Primaforce bcaa's mix very well.

It's 4grams bcaa per serving.

BCAA Powder (500 Grams) By: PrimaForce

I got to sam's club and I get a big tub of gatorade powder. It's like $7 and lasts awhile. Waxy maize is by far the best carb I've tried but it's more expensive. Pick from one of the two and get some carbs around your workout. If you don't have any bcaa's left I recommend putting in about 1/4-1/2 scoop of whey protein with your carbs. Try to keep it at a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Your protein will last a lot longer this way too!

The best combination I've found was whey protein scoop= 24 grams protein plus 5grams of creatine mono plus 60 grams of waxy maize starch. Great pumps, incredibly fast recovery between sets, big strength gains. I actually could lift a lot longer and harder and I have overtrained a lot because of this stack. You just have to judge how much is too much. Waxy maize is the supplement of the year IMO.

I took this week off from lifting but I may try larger dose carbs from gatorade 40grams or so and mess with 2 servings of bcaa's just to see what happens.

C0rk · 04-19-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flaw

Protein without carbs before and after workouts isn't gonna do much.

Well, naturally I assumed a protein shake consisted of protein and carbs. For example, mine consist of:

Whey
Skim Milk
Non-fat Cottage Cheese
Rolled Oats
Blueberries

Plus, I'm not trying to bulk. I'm recomping. 40g-60g carbs @ ANY time isn't gonna work for me, let alone from sugary gatorade. I don't know anything about this "Waxy Maize" stuff, though. A quick google shows it to be some kind of wonder-carb, haha.

**snookl187** · 04-19-2008, 10:36 AM

awe corky put the Phillies logo back in your avi that dyers logo is making me sick!

C0rk · 04-19-2008, 10:37 AM

Best playoff games I've watched in a while...I have to show solidarity!

I boycotted last year cuz the Flyers blew.

**snookl187** · 04-19-2008, 10:41 AM

Gotcha! I'm a Canuck fan I know what it's like to jump on and off the bandwagon.

C0rk · 04-19-2008, 10:43 AM

Well, I never fell off the bandwagon, haha. I just didn't watch playoff hockey cuz my boys weren't in it.

Wish we had Luongo...though Biron is holding up well so far.

C0rk · 04-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Went out a partied yesterday, seeing as it was the Sunday before the marathon and many were out and about. Made sure I got a leg workout in beforehand, though, kept with light beers/shots and went home early. A friend of mine mentioned that he'd thought I'd lost a lot of weight, which was good to hear.

Weighed in @ 171 this morning but, again, not too worried about weight gain. I'll say it again--I love my new routine. Went up in all my leg lifts yesterday. Did sprints today, though I felt like crap, probably remnant of last nights imbibing.

I'd decided I'm going to try out the velocity diet in a few weeks. Figured, an effective (and somewhat novel) 2 week diet regimen would be cool to try out. Any thoughts on this? I think I'm going to continue with the same supplements I'm currently taking (Creatine, BCAA, BA) along with my CLAs, EFAs, and multi.

**snookl187** · 04-21-2008, 06:01 PM

I tried the velocity diet and only lasted 2 days. It's tough! Make sure you have a variety of flavours with your MRP's.

C0rk · 04-27-2008, 07:25 PM

Well, my 10 lbs of protein arrived so I figure I'll start the velocity diet this week. 2 days ago, I weighed in @ 171, but I went out last night so I didn't feel that weighing myself this morning would be any good of a reference.

6 shakes a day =
6 scoop TEAMSKIP True Protein (156 cal, 34 g protein x 6)
8 T milled flax (53 x 4 cal)
Psyillium husks (as needed)
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1256 cals/day, 216g protein/day

On workout days, I'm thinking of throwing in 1/2 cup of rolled oats (27 g carbs) as the diet isn't really supposed to be ketogenic. Also, I'm thinking of upping my EFA intake to maybe double (12 caps/day). Thoughts?

Manko Oyaji · 04-27-2008, 09:13 PM

good luck with the velocity diet. I am intrigued with it and want to try it someday. Will you post some before (and some progress pictures) afters. I like seeing how peoples bodies change from week to week, month to month. I'm strugglin on my diet and wonder if this is what I should do to get back on track.

C0rk · 04-27-2008, 09:17 PM

I'll be sure to post some after pictures. I'm only staying on it 2-3 weeks though.

Other ways to monitor progress:

- Look in the mirror all the time. I can see progress (and regression) pretty obviously.
- Pay attention to how your clothes fit.
- Get your BF % tested. I did this and it verified my visual conclusions.

C0rk · 04-28-2008, 08:22 AM

FYI, I'm starting a separate log for my velocity diet:

C0rk's Velocity Diet Log

Flaw · 04-28-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by C0rk

Well, naturally I assumed a protein shake consisted of protein and carbs. For example, mine consist of:

Whey
Skim Milk
Non-fat Cottage Cheese
Rolled Oats
Blueberries

Plus, I'm not trying to bulk. I'm recomping. 40g-60g carbs @ ANY time isn't gonna work for me, let alone from sugary gatorade. I don't know anything about this "Waxy Maize" stuff, though. A quick google shows it to be some kind of wonder-carb, haha.

OHH ok.. I know a lot of people that just do a scoop of whey alone before and after. Waxy maize is aMAIZing hehehe! You know what.. I'm gonna change my avatar too! Go flyers!