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  1. john.patterson

    Calories on rest days

    I think both strategies can work, there's no "right" answer. For me personally, I lower calories on rest days to maintenance or slightly below, even while bulking. Since I gain weight easily I've found that this is a better strategy for me personally. If you're a hardgainer or need to eat a lot...
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    8% BF and no abs...

    163lbs, 5'9", 450 squat?! Sheesh. That is impressive. I would focus on core work then. Clearly you have a strong core with lifts that big. I would focus on isolating your abs (crunches, leg raises, etc.)
  3. john.patterson

    8% BF and no abs...

    OP - are you currently lifting? What does your diet and training schedule look like?
  4. john.patterson

    Animal Pak, too much b6?

    There are definitely better multi options out there. Pak is overkill, and over-rated IMO. Orange Triad is a solid option, or something simple like OptiMen or a basic men's multi
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    New to Anabolic minds, new to the body building world

    I would keep training and see what happens. Stretch marks often fade over time, so don't let that discourage you from your goals of competing
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    Supplement Subscriptions

    I've never personally used any of these box services, but I think they can be helpful if you are looking to try new products and experiment/explore new brands. My biggest issue/concern is that you run the risk of spending money on products you will never use. If you know your goals and have a...
  7. john.patterson

    Alphamax + Slinmax

    Awesome! Let us know how it goes. Before your workout would be best, preferably with a small snack or pre workout meal
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    How much muscle did you add naturally before you plateaued?

    I keep it simple - fish oil, creatine, and d3 in the winter months. And whey and casein of course. I use IntraMax to get my creatine and electrolytes every day, and I rotate preworkouts and pump products
  9. john.patterson

    Critique keto meal plan

    Looks pretty solid overall. Some might say that your protein intake is a bit high for keto, but for your body weight I think you will be fine. How long do you plan on doing keto for?
  10. john.patterson

    Beginner with experience

    Welcome to the forum. This would get better response/feedback in the "Anabolic Forum" section
  11. john.patterson

    Cutting Supplements

    Welcome to the forum, and first off a huge congratulations to your progress so far. There are definitely some great recomp products out there that would align with your current goals. I think Reduce XT would be a great option, and I would also recommend checking out AlphaMax. AlphaMax contains...
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    How much muscle did you add naturally before you plateaued?

    After the first few years of consistent training, your progress will slow down significantly. Diet and programming with a focus on progressive overload will allow you to continue to make progress, but if you've been training hard for 10 years you won't see significant different from here on out...
  13. john.patterson

    Clen and ketotifen - dosing?

    I've read that it can help from burning out your beta-receptors so clen is more effective. Regardless of whether it does anything to that degree, it definitely helped me sleep through the night while running clen. Without keto I would toss and turn all night haha
  14. john.patterson

    Supplements to lower blood sugar.

    Apple Cider Vinegar should help. What does your diet look like though? Specifically your carb sources? Also, what GDA are you using? Na-R-Ala works well for controlling blood sugar, so I would make sure your GDA contains it. If not, check out Slinmax and use it before your larger carb meals
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    Do supplements break a fast?

    If you've never tried it, I would give it a shot and see how you like it. I incorporated an IF schedule during college and loved it. It was convenient, easy, and allowed me to eat massive meals when I had the time to sit down and enjoy a meal. There are definitely two sides to it though, and...
  16. john.patterson

    Alphamax + Slinmax

    DHAA, which is the natural AI in Alphamax, should be cycled. It is very effective at controlling/suppressing estrogen, and if used to long could lead to some side effects with estrogen rebound. Unlikely, but still something to note. We've read reviews and feedback from many users that run 12...
  17. john.patterson

    Alphamax + Slinmax

    Sounds like a solid stack. I agree - ArA would be an awesome addition, but the price for the stack would be on the high side. I've run Alphamax + Slinmax in the past (slinmax was really only used a few times a week for high carb days and cheats), and I had great results. One thing to note...
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    MassMax stack?

    Sounds perfectly legit to me, but cubsfan815 will be able to check the Serial # for you. Good luck on your run with MassMax!
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    Do supplements break a fast?

    You'll get a few different answers on this one - my personal opinion would be no. If you're taking a thermogenic or nootropic supplement that contains stimulants and vitamins, there will only be trace calories that will not technically "break" your fast. Same with coffee. Coffee is perfectly...
  20. john.patterson

    Amino Acids

    Protein and amino acids are one in the same. Protein is made up of amino acids, so when you consume amino acids you are consuming protein. Protein = Amino Acids. You can't really overdose on protein or amino acids, but there is a limit to the amount that your body needs and is beneficial. Most...
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