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  1. AustrianOakJr

    Introducing myself....

    Thanks man. Im trying to stay lean.....its hard though. Im naturally a fat guy so staying sub 10% BF is a chore for me. Gotta set me eyes on the prize in April to keep me in line.
  2. AustrianOakJr

    BCAA discussion thread

    Thanks for the info. You seem to indicate that its worth the effort to try and calculate 25% of your amino pool. Is that simply a matter of taking my total protein for the day and doing the math? Or am I not understanding the concept? Say for instance I am taking in 200g of protein per...
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    BCAA discussion thread

    Really interesting reading in this thread. Thanks for sharing. Can you explain more on why a 2:1:1 ratio is beneficial as opposed to an equal amount of all three BCAA's? Does it simply come down to the fact that this is the ratio found in skeletal muscle? If so, does that NECESSARILY mean...
  4. AustrianOakJr

    Introducing myself....

    OK, how about some full blown off season MASS-TASTIC pics. :D Here I am in all my white, unshaven glory. :D LOL! These pics were just taken. I was 173 lbs this morning. My morning depleted low was 161.5 lbs going into my last competition that was 14 weeks ago. I had let my weight rise pretty...
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    The 6 foods that work.. 8 week trial (with pics)

    The thing is that you dont need to "take it easy". Its really more an issue with learning what are the key elements to building a good physique. Then, maximize those elements to their fullest while laxing up in the other areas which take up too much time or prevent you from enjoying life. For...
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    The 6 foods that work.. 8 week trial (with pics)

    IMOP, "Living" and natural bodybuilding do not have to be mutually exclusive. I was over at friends house for lunch yesterday.....I had a Blue Moon pumpkin spice beer (highly recommended) while we watched the Bills and I ate shrimp/pesto/pasta for lunch and had some apple crisp/ice cream for...
  7. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    I am actually reading the Omnivores Dilemma right now. Im only into it about 3 chapters and im enjoying it so far. Afterwards, ill check out the Paleo diet. Thanks for the "advices" (as Arnold would say). ;)
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    The 6 foods that work.. 8 week trial (with pics)

    Are they a "top group". Not exactly sure what you mean. IMOP, they are some of the best prep consultants out there. They are made up of a team that specializes in different aspects of prep....rather than one guy, you get several minds put together. There are other great prep consultants out...
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    The 6 foods that work.. 8 week trial (with pics)

    3DMJ is a team of contest prep consultants who specialize in preparing natural bodybuilders for the stage. They are known for bringing their clients into shows incredibly shredded. Jeff Alberts is one of the team members and he is nicknamed "The Cakeman" because he came up with a recipe for a...
  10. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    Good discussion guys. Yes, I recognize that there is more to diet than looking good in posing trunks. For me, thats where I am at though. I have read a bit on the benefits of eating organic/whole foods and the detriments of eating processed food and I think there is some merit to it. And I...
  11. AustrianOakJr

    The 6 foods that work.. 8 week trial (with pics)

    Im always open to new ideas. I will debate, discuss and defend what I know as the truth. But I am always listening to the other side. Where'd you get that quote? Jeff is the man. Mainly because he is the originator of "The Cake" but he knows a couple other things too. ;)
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    Muscle without fat?

    Well, I am new to AM forums. I spend much of my time in the contest prep section on bodybuilding.com. In that forum everyone is a bodybuilder so certain things are almost assumed. Actually, I completely agree with you. Despite my mission to "beat back the bro" and drive home the point that...
  13. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    Oh, I agree. Its certainly possible to re-comp going the wrong way. But I think you would have to be a total idiot to do it. Somehow its seems like I keep getting into these theoretical discussions which really don't exist amongst bodybuilders and even general fitness enthusiasts. I dont...
  14. AustrianOakJr

    2 YEARS HARD WORK ----->(pic)

    Really noticeable growth. Not only bigger but substantially leaner. You cant ask for more than that for two years of natural growth. NICELY done!
  15. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    Assuming your deficit is not ridiculous, sufficient protein is there for maintenance and repair, and fat for hormonal stability.....you would not lose muscle simply because of your carb source.
  16. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    250g of calorie surplus sugar? Yes. But if its 250g of sugar at or below maintenance then, by definition, you wont be adding any fat. I dont know too many bodybuilders eating 250g of their carbs in straight sugar so its kinda a moot point.
  17. AustrianOakJr

    Muscle without fat?

    Or you could think about insulin spiking add more muscle! ;)
  18. AustrianOakJr

    Cut calories or Cut carbs?

    Thats the beauty of the chic-fil-a. They have that fancy online calculator and you just plug in your meal. Makes it too easy. Highest I usually get with fat is 65g a day in full blown off season.
  19. AustrianOakJr

    Cut calories or Cut carbs?

    Fat intake is closely tied to testosterone and other hormone production. Heck, cholesterol is a main building block. But I find 40-50g of fat is enough to support me hormonally. I wont take it lower than 40 unless I am REALLLY pushing for the last pound or so. The biggest factor effecting my...
  20. AustrianOakJr

    Cut calories or Cut carbs?

    Well, your meal was 21g of protein/ 92g of carbs, and 42g of fat. You ate my entire day's worth of fat in one sitting. ;) He he!
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