Quest for Success vol#2 - Pumpin to the Ahhhnold

crader said:
Hope you are feeling better, hospitals always make me sick if I have to go to them. Germ factories!
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Whats funny is there were appointments on 2 different floors in 2 different buildings (4 total rooms) and when we hit the basement of the first building and got in the room...I felt it. I got real dizzy out of nowhere and had to sit down to focus in on anything. I knew i'd get sick then.

I hate hospitals.
 
Emerge said:
Ha, I had a slight fever today and I also dosed ecchinecea.

It's the w00t.
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I am going to up the dose by a pill each time taking it in hopes that the results will come fast. I am defninitely sick...so now I need to work on getting it to go away.
 
hope you get to feeling better bud!
 
delsolrob said:
how does gut health help when being sick?
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2.Why take probiotic products. what are the overall health and wellness benefits?

Bacterial infections, stress, traveling, antibiotic treatment, poor diet and a number of other factors can and do disturb the balance in our intestinal tract, decreasing the number of beneficial bacteria while allowing an increase in pathogenic bacteria. This increase in pathogenic bacteria can result in gas, diarrhea, constipation, and other intestinal symptoms. A viable probiotic supplement acts to maintain and replenish the balance of microflora in the intestinal tract. A regular maintenance dose acts as a preventive against intestinal diseases, and in the case of KE-99 also eliminates noxious compounds such as ammonia and sodium/hydrogen sulfides which interfere with absorption of nutrients. A healthy intestinal tract with a balanced microflora can boost the immune system, keep pathogenic diseases of the intestinal tract in check, maintain normal bowel movements, prevent indigestion and bloating. Away from home, probiotic supplements act as a barrier to the strains of unwanted bacteria encountered and prevent the intestinal disruptions often associated with traveling.
 
I found this study that tested the use of probiotics in treating common cold(rhinovirus), and influenza. More evidence to support one of the many amazing health benefits Gut Health provides:


Vaccine. 2006 Nov 10;24 (44-46):6670-4 16844267
Probiotic bacteria reduced duration and severity but not the incidence of common cold episodes in a double blind, randomized, controlled trial. [My paper] Michael de Vrese , Petra Winkler , Peter Rautenberg , Timm Harder , Christian Noah , Christiane Laue , Stephan Ott , Jochen Hampe , Stefan Schreiber , Knut Heller , Jürgen Schrezenmeir


To investigate the effect of long-term consumption of probiotic bacteria on viral respiratory tract infections (common cold, influenza), a randomized, double blind, controlled intervention study was performed during two winter/spring periods (3 and 5 month). Four hundred and seventy-nine healthy adults were supplemented daily with vitamins plus minerals with or without probiotic lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. The intake of the probiotic had no effect on the incidence of common cold infections (verum=158, control=153 episodes, influenza was not observed), but significantly shortened duration of episodes by almost 2 days (7.0+/-0.5 versus 8.9+/-1.0 days, p=0.045), reduced the severity of symptoms and led to larger increases in cytotoxic T plus T suppressor cell counts and in T helper cell counts.
 
wow, thanks for all the info crader!

I haven't tried gut health yet...I'll have to give it a shot!
 
Gut Health is awesome Rob. Definitely give it a shot! I was using NOW's acidophilus and I made the switch to Gut Health. I'm glad that I did!
 
CTDeuce said:
Gut Health is awesome Rob. Definitely give it a shot! I was using NOW's acidophilus and I made the switch to Gut Health. I'm glad that I did!
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Gut health is good stuff. I got a lot of cultures from eating Greek Yogurt every morning.
 
No update today everyone...I feel like crap and need to get back to bed, work sucked, shopping sucked, I didn't workout, I had WAY too many carbs because of trying to superload echinacea with Vit C (oranges/orange juice to the MAXX).

Back on track tomorrow. If I still feel awful....I will at least stay on track nutritionally if I can't force a workout.
 
CTDeuce said:
Gut Health is awesome Rob. Definitely give it a shot! I was using NOW's acidophilus and I made the switch to Gut Health. I'm glad that I did!
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yeah, I'll add it into my next NP order...I think the sale price makes it too tempting to pass up!
 
delsolrob said:
yeah, I'll add it into my next NP order...I think the sale price makes it too tempting to pass up!
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Yeah the price definitely helps a ton, haha...but it's great either way. I have been very happy so far! I just took a pre-bed dose to try and ward off any remaining illness in my sleep.

I think i'll feel better tomorrow...I mega-dosed the Sh!t out of Vit C and Echinacea today!
 
get some rest Deuce, and hopefully you'll be feeling better tomorrow!
 
delsolrob said:
get some rest Deuce, and hopefully you'll be feeling better tomorrow!
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Thanks buddy. I think i'm gonna rock the weights whether I feel better or not.

Last year when I caught a cold my remedy was circuit training....so maybe i'll formulate a little circuit and rock it out :)
 
Force of Green said:
Gut health is good stuff. I got a lot of cultures from eating Greek Yogurt every morning.
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Hey Kyle...glad to see you stopped in. I'm sorry I haven't made it over to your log in a while. I am a fairly tough person to offend...but a few comments there were off color for my taste, so I backed out for a while. I'm sure i'll be back soon though!
 
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To add to Christine's idea. You can also mix one part apple cider vinegar one part water. Bring to a boil and then turn off heat. Just breathe in the vapors from the pot.

It'll clear the HELL out of you. It down right burns, though.
 
Thanks for the great ideas everyone (and the balloons ;))

I am going to do a light workout just to get active and then I may just have to try one of those ideas. Unfortunately I don't have any peppermint oil...but I do have apple cider vinegar.
 
Messed around with a KB today, Deuce. It was pretty fun. I don't know what exercise it is, but I had a squat stance starting with the KB in the middle and then you stand up and as you bring the KB up as in a DB Front Raise, I switched hands and brought it back down with the other arm and finished in the downward squat movement. Did that back and forth for a little while.
 
Irish Cannon said:
Messed around with a KB today, Deuce. It was pretty fun. I don't know what exercise it is, but I had a squat stance starting with the KB in the middle and then you stand up and as you bring the KB up as in a DB Front Raise, I switched hands and brought it back down with the other arm and finished in the downward squat movement. Did that back and forth for a little while.
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Those are KB swings. I start each KB workout with 5 sets of 20 reps. I love them, haha. How many kg's are your KBs?
 
CTDeuce said:
haha lovely...I always wanted an anime nurse with a super huge syringe!
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It's just B vitamins ;)

(Infact it's actually truth serum)

Tell us what the Goddam MST product release is!

Deuce: uuhhhh... It's got somethin.... to do... with nitric oxide.... uhhhh
 
Force of Green said:
It's just B vitamins ;)

(Infact it's actually truth serum)

Tell us what the Goddam MST product release is!

Deuce: uuhhhh... It's got somethin.... to do... with nitric oxide.... uhhhh
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It's got somethin to do with really effin' awesome...I can tell you that ;)
 
11/20/08 - Day 46

Overview :Well I have mixed emotions about today. It was nice at first because my Brother, his wife, and my 7 month old niece are staying with us for a while...so it was cool to be able to wake up and play with a baby, haha. I enjoyed that. I also told myself I was going to workout today and I started to...so that was good. The bad was the fact that the pressure right behind my eyes was too much for me to take and I had to stop working out. It was awful all day long today...horrible sinus pain. I am feeling a bit better now...so hopefully sleep tonight will knock it out!

Another down point is my numbers were off again because I am still pounding away at the Vit C and since I don't have a C supplement...I have been relying on orange juice which is crushing me on added carbs.

Thursday - Lift til your eyes pop out!:
Renegade 50/50
24kg KB Swings
5 sets x 20 reps
24kg KB Power Cleans
right - 1 set x 8 reps
left - 1 set x 8 reps
10kg KB Turkish Get-up
right - 1 set x 5 reps
left - 1 set x 5 reps

At this point...my head felt like it was going to explode.

Nutrition:
Calories- 2.056
Fat- 63.8g - 572cals - 26 %
Carbohydrates- 213.5g - 838cals - 38 %
Dietary Fiber- 23.0g
Protein - 197.6g - 786cals - 36 % ^^^Protein was low, Fat was AWESOME, Cals were good, Carbs were high because of OJ loading, Fiber good (still no apple).


Supplements:
5 Mst Cre-02
6 Mst Carnage
0 Mst Cordygen v02
3 Mst Cordygen5
2 Mst Hardcore Shred Xs
4 Mst Mvp365
0 Growth Factor
2 XF Ice
3 Xtend
3 Rpn NoXidant
3 Rpn Gut Health
3 Echinacea
0 Fish Oils
0 Active Enzymes
1 Phosphatidylserine
9 NOW Glucomannan
4 Mst Zmk
0 Mst Somnidren GH

Next Installment : I fully plan to workout again in the morning and get a real good one in. I got very agitated today when I couldn't finish my lifts.

Pics of the Day -
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^^^ My father and my niece Brooke-Lynn from this morning. She was crying for like 20 mins straight while I was in the shower and when I got dressed and came downstairs, she started laughing and playing again :)



*** just a quick note :
A few things today actually.
1. I got my AlltheWhey wildberry flavor in tonight. Had a scoop with 10oz. of cold water when I got home from work. It might be because I am still congested, but it did not taste like a blueberry muffin to me...which is how i've been hearing it explained. It is however, very tasty. I'd certainly reccommend to others!
2. Started my 2nd bar of Java Lather soap today. I am too lazy to go back and find out exactly when I started the 1st bar at the moment...but I have to say that it's 100% worth the purchase price and I suggest it to anyone. Leaves your skin VERY smooth even with the grainy/earthy texture of the bar. It's refreshing to know that it isn't just fabricated garbage like most soap products out right now.
3. Placed another 2 important orders today. one will be bringing me Java Lustre Shampoo to add to my stack with the NoXidant and Virile Mane. That same order will also be bringing me DCP for my 2nd run of it this year! Another order was placed for more coffee from West Coast Roasting company. Truly a delight for a morning pick me up :)
 
Emerge said:
:( Feel better soon man.
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Thanks buddy. I'm a firm believer that once you've done so many things towards your goal...that a "divine spirit" or something of the nature...gives you a little nudge in the right direction...and things start to come together.

I've been doing all I can...and I think soon things are going to come together :)
 
That is such a cute little girl! I miss having babies around.

Hope the little one does not get sick :(

Hang in there, you have to be close to kicking this!
 
11/21/08 - Day 47

Overview :Man...I hate my job. I'm sorry to start this off as a downer, but it's really got me annoyed now. I have spent a great deal of my time busting my ass and giving solutions to the problems at this place....and today I got my annual review. aka - my yearly slap in the face. I got a 3% raise. After I did the math I figured out that I will be getting a whopping $20 more a week. Yep...company sure does appreciate all i've done.

Otherwise it was a good day. My girlfriend and I had a spat because i'm a moron and was pissy about my lame job...but I apologized a few hundred times. Eh...whatev...here's the day.

Friday - My Chest!:
Flat BB Bench Press
80lbs x 15
100lbs x 15
110lbs x 10
120lbs x 10
110lbs x 10
100lbs x 12
80lbs x 15
24kg KB Swings
5 sets x 20 reps


That was my entire workout...but I felt it boy, haha. My chest, tri's, core...were all feeling real nice when this was over.

Nutrition:
Calories- 2.449
Fat- 60.5g - 543cals - 22 %
Carbohydrates- 152.4g - 594cals 24 %
Dietary Fiber- 30.8g
Protein - 320.1g - 1,288cals - 53 %
^^^Protein was Super High, Fat was AWESOME, Cals were good, Carbs were JUST high, Fiber good (had an apple today!).


Supplements:
4 Mst Cre-02
6 Mst Carnage
2 Mst Cordygen v02
0 Mst Cordygen5
0 Mst Hardcore Shred Xs
4 Mst Mvp365
0 Growth Factor
3 XF Ice
3 Xtend
3 Rpn NoXidant
3 Rpn Gut Health
2 Echinacea
0 Fish Oils
0 Active Enzymes
2 Phosphatidylserine
6 NOW Glucomannan
4 Mst Zmk
0 Mst Somnidren GH

Next Installment : Tomorrow I actually get to spend some time with my girlfriend (hopefully)...so that's what i'm going to do!

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^^^ Dinner. Chicken breast, egg salad on romaine, broccoli, and an apple.



*** just a quick note :
I still hate my job. A lot.
 
Sorry about the job. I'm not sure there is such a thing as a good job. At least you get paid to do yours.

Hope the time with your gf brightens your day!!

Awesome too on diet, doing better than me:)
 
I have thought about looking around, but in our economy right now, I don't know that it's a wise move. I feel disrespected and unappreciated...but i'm also making decent money and have full medical and dental benefits with a 401k.

This is all temporary until my training career takes off....but that is not exactly 2 days away either, haha

Until that time, I guess i'll just have to keep relying on the super generous and caring people that have been helping me out with supplements and such to play around with. Specifically Matt Masuda from MST, and Christine and Matt from RPN.
 
11/22/08 - Day 48

Overview :I'm not sure whether it is the cold I have, or the fact that i've been taking more than the recommended dosage of Cre-02 for at least a month now, but I have been very thirsty for the past 3 days or so. I mean...I can chug a glass of water and be thirsty 5 minutes later. Mouth feeling dry and all. For that reason, I only took "earthy" type supplements today. Mvp, Gut Health, noXidant, etc.

Not much to report today. Work was insane, I pulled it out (as usual). I didn't get any appreciation for it (as usual). I finally got to see my girlfriend...that was nice. Tomorrow we might be able to hang out again before I work...that would be nice.

Saturday - Work:
Nothing today....more than likely have some fun in the morning though.

Nutrition:
Calories- 2.491
Fat- 68.6g - 618cals - 27 %
Carbohydrates- 139.3g - 557cals - 25 %
Dietary Fiber- 18.3g
Protein - 270.6g - 1,088cals - 48 %
^^^Protein was Super High, Fat was AWESOME, Cals were good, Carbs were good, Fiber low.


Supplements:
0 Mst Cre-02
0 Mst Carnage
0 Mst Cordygen v02
0 Mst Cordygen5
0 Mst Hardcore Shred Xs
4 Mst Mvp365
0 Growth Factor
2 XF Ice
1 Xtend
3 Rpn NoXidant
1 Rpn Gut Health
0 Echinacea
2 Fish Oils
0 Active Enzymes
1 Phosphatidylserine
3 NOW Glucomannan
4 Mst Zmk
0 Mst Somnidren GH

Next Installment : I am planning a workout for the morning...but we'll see how it goes. I never put money on sporting events...but I wagered a game tomorrow...so hopefully I get lucky :)

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^^^ The top number is how much it cost me to fill my tank today. The bottom number is how many gallons. That is much closer to where it should be for gas pricing my friends!!



*** just a quick note :
The sad part about Sunday's is, no deliveries. I'm eagerly awaiting 4 packages...hahah. Supps, Coffee, and 2 are presents for xmas :)
 
I know, I was stoked when I filled up my tank and realized how much gas price has dropped in the recent past!
 
nutrition looks good from yesterday, keep it up big homie!
 
11/23/08 - Day 49

Overview :I have found yet another reason to hate my job. Get this...if I forget to bring food/shakes to work...I have to eat poorly, or not eat at all most nights. I WORK IN A BUILDING WITH 6 DIFFERENT KITCHENS!!! Unreal. It's like people get culinary degrees so they have something to use to put cookies on when they come out of the oven. Morons. They can't prepare a single healthy dish. Even if I ask someone to just get me a chicken breast and some veg...I get a breast covered in salt and veg drowned in "beyond" (butter alternative used by most restaurants). I hate it.

I messed up on diet today because of this. My carbs were too high because it was the only things available...and even after a really good workout earlier, my cals were really low because I didn't want to eat too many things that were bad choices.

Sunday - Compound me babay!:
Renegade 50/50
*done with a 4kg medicine ball*
*only a 25/25*
BB Clean + Press
75lbs x 8
95lbs x 8
115lbs x 4
95lbs x 8
75lbs x 8
10lb plate Squats
3 sets x 10 reps
EZ curls
65lbs x 10
65lbs x 10
65lbs x 8
Unilateral Leg Work
Rx1 - right leg - 60 seconds
Rx1 - left leg - 60 seconds
Rx2 - right leg - 60 seconds
Rx2 - left leg - 60 seconds
Rx3 - right leg - 60 seconds
Rx3 - left leg - 60 seconds

Nutrition:
Calories- 1,776
Fat- 61.8g - 549cals - 28 %
Carbohydrates- 177.7g - 694cals -35 %
Dietary Fiber- 32.3g
Protein - 185.7 740 37 %
^^^Protein was low, Fat was good, Cals were low, Carbs were high, Fiber good.


Supplements:
4 Mst Cre-02
6 Mst Carnage
2 Mst Cordygen v02
0 Mst Cordygen5
0 Mst Hardcore Shred Xs
4 Mst Mvp365
0 Growth Factor
3 XF Ice
3 Xtend
3 Rpn NoXidant
2 Rpn Gut Health
0 Echinacea
2 Fish Oils
2 Active Enzymes
2 Phosphatidylserine
6 NOW Glucomannan
4 Mst Zmk
0 Mst Somnidren GH

Next Installment : I want to see how I feel tomorrow morning...but I am deciding between a weight workout and some yoga. Will know more tomorrow :)

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^^^ Kevin Boss shown here scoring, and the Giants took another win for Big Blue beating the Cardinals 37-29!!



*** just a quick note :
I predicted for a full week that the Jets were going to take down the Titans today. I felt it so much that I did something I never do....I bet on the game. I'm happy I did. Now I can afford a few more xmas presents :)
 
looks like you were well below maintenance on calories today...I wouldn't sweat having your macros off a little!
 
delsolrob said:
looks like you were well below maintenance on calories today...I wouldn't sweat having your macros off a little!
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Being that far under on a workout day concerns me though...especially since my body isn't primed for it yet. I feel really weak today (even though I just woke up), and i'm hoping it doesn't have a lasting effect.
 
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