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I think a lot of it is just hype, heres a good read about increasing testosterone levels, http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourhealth/a2003-08-07-testosterone.html
Adde
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people that do have problems with creatine are the ones that dont use it right and dont drink enough water you should drink ATLEAST twice the water that is daily recommended for a normal person, and not all at once as this will only result in you peeing it out right away. Eat right and exercise might be all and well, but depending on your goals it might not be enough.
Doesn't creatine create mostly "water weight" usually though? I know when my friend was using it and stopped, he actually lost some of his results/mass over a period of a couple months even though he was still eating the same and using better shakes. I never used it.
tonyspop
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supplements
I don't use any supplements but I eat right,6 small meals a day consisting of a protein in any form,a complex carb,pasta rice etc.,and a simple carb,fruit.My body fat is at around 7%.I'm 55 years old and can hold 20 t0 22 mph for 50 miles on a bike.So much for supplements,I think they are more for the retailers than the consumer IMHO
By the way,my trek has a coat of souveran paste on it:awesome: :awesome: :righton:
I don't use any supplements but I eat right,6 small meals a day consisting of a protein in any form,a complex carb,pasta rice etc.,and a simple carb,fruit.My body fat is at around 7%.I'm 55 years old and can hold 20 t0 22 mph for 50 miles on a bike.So much for supplements,I think they are more for the retailers than the consumer IMHO
By the way,my trek has a coat of souveran paste on it:awesome: :awesome: :righton:CalgaryDetail
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Totoland Mach said:
Go on a gluten free Diet, no pizza, no bread no wheat. You will be set.
I also have Diabeties(no im not a diabetic, im a person), i have had it siince 14 months so i understand your dilema.
I have type one,and from the sounds of it you have type two. But I know about the cirluation problems,i know it al lol.
A few years back I was also diagnosed with Celiec. Its when a person cannot properly digest Gluten (the sticky property in many grains). Withthis I had toi go on a speciel diet. NO WHEAT, this means no pizza, no bread, no dougnuts, no cake. And no im not complaning, it was one of the best things I could find out about. I felt like garbage before, my diabites was a pita to contole. Now it makes life eiseir, for 2 reasons. One the gluten was messing with myblood sugers, and 2 i dont eat those high carb things, its just one less thing to be temptd by.
Well thas my story. hope it stayed close enough to topic lol.
Totoland Mach
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CalgaryDetail said:
CalgaryDetail: yep, I have Type II...for almost 20 years. I got lazy at times with the diet and went from pill/diet control to Lantus Insulin/Pill/Diet control. Breads (especially pizza) are the toughest. I'm not a sweet eater, but I can eat my weight in breads!
Thanks for the insight!
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Totoland Mach said:
not to take this off topic, but I have to say Lantus is a miracle drug.
icture:, I have tried a few insulins over the years and nothing have worked as well. I know the feeling with pizza, have you tried making your own?. use a tortia shell instead of the regular bread crust, it makes a nice crisy, super thin crust. And the carbs are much lower.38 years old. Graduate HS 6'2" at maybe 160lbs. Thin all my life, ate like a hog. Busy at times but no real exercise on a regular basis. Early 20's I tried to put on weight with shakes. Soon I hit 180-185 but the intake was massive. Didn't like the pudge on my gut. Took me a month to drop the weight. I stayed like that till 27 then my weight started climbing. I hit 200 and eventually 267. About 3 years ago (I'm 38 now) I dropped down with running and weights to 235. I stayed there for a couple of years and didn't vary much at all. Then I put on 15lbs like it was nothing. I had been inconsistent with working out and diet so put myself on 1600-2000 calories a day and worked out 4-5 days a week. Got back down to 235 pretty easy then worked hard and lowest I seen was 223-225. It was taking forever, sometimes I'd loose a pound in a month. Stopped my monitored calorie intake and just tried to eat sensibly. Back up to 235. I'd love to get to 180-200 someday but on 1600-2000 calories working out and jogging 10-25 miles a week I barely lost weight. I'd like to become more regular with my diet and excersise again (currently maybe 2 days a week). Any suggestions?
turbos17
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From my years of playing sports in HS and college baseball I would recommend these things.
-Eat what you want, but all in moderation. If you don’t know then you shouldn’t be eating what you question. Use common sense!
-Get off your butt and do some cardio. This is the single most important thing you can do for yourself. The best is running although it can be hard on your knees. Get the proper shoes-New Balance, Asics, Brooks, or Saucony the best in the business...forget Nike, Adidas, and Reebok the worst in the market. Next get some under feet support-orthotics or Superfeet which are a universal under foot support that will mold to your foot. Outstanding product that I have been using for four years now. If you can not run get an oliptical. A awesome workout machine that does not have the impact as running does. Look for a machine that fits you and makes your glide motion easy and not harsh.
-Stretching-This is a huge one. Getting warm at least for ten minutes is recommended. Get on a bike/run/oliptical/and stretch what you will be working out for the day. This gets the body warm and trust me will prevent cold muscles from injury. The best stretching that I did for years playing college baseball which was mandatory was yoga. Oh my lord what a kick butt workout this was. I have never been so flexible in my life. After a few weeks you are amazed what you can do and what muscles you have never worked/or gets little work.
-Weight lifting. In this area there are thousands who will clam that there way is the right way. I am not saying this is the right way but the best I have seen/used in 10 years off lifting. IMO you should do a majority of you lifts with dumbbells. This method works more of the positives (going up) and negatives (going down) of lifting. It also works on your balance by concentrating on keeping everything smooth and easy. (If you are a beginner start off with light weights and work on technique first). Dumbbell lifts work best on a multi position bench and work superb on a big exercise ball (really working your core/balance). Lastly I am a huge believer in the big/multi thickness bands with the handles. These are used for a multitude of lifts and exercises. They really work your small connective tissues making you stronger for the heavy lifts you may do later.
-Water-Make sure you drink an ample amount of H20. I drink about two gallons a day that is why I use the restroom all the time. Loose the soda/energy drinks etc. If you are going to drink caffeine limit it to one cup in the morning and drink tea or coffee and never drink it before working out.
Basically this work out and routine works your cardio/core/balance/neuromuscular/and connective tissues to give you the ultimate work out. I am in no means a body builder nor do I want to be, but I have a descent tone (which can always be better) and have a pretty strong core/connective tissues that makes me feel I can handle heavy lifting/any heavy task and I have never had any major injury other than a few sprained ankles.
I hope some of this info has helped. Any questions feel free to ask!
-Eat what you want, but all in moderation. If you don’t know then you shouldn’t be eating what you question. Use common sense!
-Get off your butt and do some cardio. This is the single most important thing you can do for yourself. The best is running although it can be hard on your knees. Get the proper shoes-New Balance, Asics, Brooks, or Saucony the best in the business...forget Nike, Adidas, and Reebok the worst in the market. Next get some under feet support-orthotics or Superfeet which are a universal under foot support that will mold to your foot. Outstanding product that I have been using for four years now. If you can not run get an oliptical. A awesome workout machine that does not have the impact as running does. Look for a machine that fits you and makes your glide motion easy and not harsh.
-Stretching-This is a huge one. Getting warm at least for ten minutes is recommended. Get on a bike/run/oliptical/and stretch what you will be working out for the day. This gets the body warm and trust me will prevent cold muscles from injury. The best stretching that I did for years playing college baseball which was mandatory was yoga. Oh my lord what a kick butt workout this was. I have never been so flexible in my life. After a few weeks you are amazed what you can do and what muscles you have never worked/or gets little work.
-Weight lifting. In this area there are thousands who will clam that there way is the right way. I am not saying this is the right way but the best I have seen/used in 10 years off lifting. IMO you should do a majority of you lifts with dumbbells. This method works more of the positives (going up) and negatives (going down) of lifting. It also works on your balance by concentrating on keeping everything smooth and easy. (If you are a beginner start off with light weights and work on technique first). Dumbbell lifts work best on a multi position bench and work superb on a big exercise ball (really working your core/balance). Lastly I am a huge believer in the big/multi thickness bands with the handles. These are used for a multitude of lifts and exercises. They really work your small connective tissues making you stronger for the heavy lifts you may do later.
-Water-Make sure you drink an ample amount of H20. I drink about two gallons a day that is why I use the restroom all the time. Loose the soda/energy drinks etc. If you are going to drink caffeine limit it to one cup in the morning and drink tea or coffee and never drink it before working out.
Basically this work out and routine works your cardio/core/balance/neuromuscular/and connective tissues to give you the ultimate work out. I am in no means a body builder nor do I want to be, but I have a descent tone (which can always be better) and have a pretty strong core/connective tissues that makes me feel I can handle heavy lifting/any heavy task and I have never had any major injury other than a few sprained ankles.
I hope some of this info has helped. Any questions feel free to ask!
I heard we should drink a gal a day or is that false as well? Do you have any websites with meal ideas. I wouldlike to eat a little better but dont have many tasty meal ideas. Also are steamed or grilledveggies better for you? Props to you for sharing ur knowledge. I have other questions but his is a start.
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Maybe? 2 gallons is a lot of water, just like drinking too little, drinking too much is bad for you. It can eventaully lead to death, diluting sodium levels and lead to hyponatremia.
The DRI for men from 19-50 years is 3.7 liters of TOTAL water per day. For women its 2.7 TOTAL liters per day. By total water I mean all the water you get from drinking, eating, etc. The basic guideline is still eight glasses of water per day. This will vary depending on age, weight, activity level, and location (weather, indoor, outdoor, etc.)
The DRI for men from 19-50 years is 3.7 liters of TOTAL water per day. For women its 2.7 TOTAL liters per day. By total water I mean all the water you get from drinking, eating, etc. The basic guideline is still eight glasses of water per day. This will vary depending on age, weight, activity level, and location (weather, indoor, outdoor, etc.)
YankeeFan
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What is a good low level lower back excersie as I noticed this past summer I had pain when working on the lawn for a couple of hours? Wanted to strengthen it now to get ready for Spring. Just getting old......can't believe 49 is coming in a couple of weeks
Thanks,
Howard
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Howard
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Back extensions, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-hyperextensions-back-extensions.html
Stiff leg deadlift, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-smith-machine-stiff-legged-deadlifts.html
Another siff leg deadlift, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-stiff-leg-barbell-good-mornings.html
And another variation,
http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-stiff-legged-dumbbell-deadlifts.html
Lying Press, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-supermans.html
Be careful with the stiff leg deadlifts. The majority of people cant do this right the first time. I recommend starting with the extensions and lying press.
Here are some back stretches to do, try to hold each stretch for 30 seconds, warm up before stretching, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/.../pages/Stretches_and_back_care_exercises?Open
Stiff leg deadlift, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-smith-machine-stiff-legged-deadlifts.html
Another siff leg deadlift, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-stiff-leg-barbell-good-mornings.html
And another variation,
http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-stiff-legged-dumbbell-deadlifts.html
Lying Press, http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-exercises-supermans.html
Be careful with the stiff leg deadlifts. The majority of people cant do this right the first time. I recommend starting with the extensions and lying press.
Here are some back stretches to do, try to hold each stretch for 30 seconds, warm up before stretching, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/.../pages/Stretches_and_back_care_exercises?Open