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lol got no money to buy that, il just wait it out and eat 5000 oranges tommorow lol.
 
BCAA's?

Thought you might have some around!
 
BCAA help with muscle preservation!

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I should've known that.
 
Unfortunately while my flu has got to bearable levels, i wont be training.
 
I have come across some VERY nasty side effects.
 
Ive recently had dark green stool, is this dangerous or quite common?
 
In the past 3-4 days ive been
 
Quite dehydrated(have been drinking, not serious dehydration, but standard amounts like all flu)
multi vit pills
sugary sweets for energy (cant keep anything else down)
tiny amount of rice 2 days ago
lemsips
 
Hopefully someone posts back with any info
 
from google it appears to be normal as long as it doesnt persist, but the causes didnt come under flu, so ****...Unless its due to so many liquids and all kinds of sugary stuff then crap.
 
Oh and my temp WAS 40 for quite some time, but it went down to 38-39 afterward for yesterday, which was still pretty damn horrible, im down to a normal 37 now, and feeling better, but still sore throat, bunged nose, weakness, and slight dizziness (but im pretty sure thats from lack of solid food for quite some time)
 
My weights plummeted to 148lbs, this flu has sucked all the fat off my body i had left haha!
 
my ribs poke out loads without even lifting my arms or strecthing etc, looks damn gross.

Save this link twisted
http://www.enzymestuff.com/rtstools.htm

Green stools may be bacteria, or a green or blue food eaten. Green, blue, or yellow artificial colorings too.

IF you can start to get fruits that would be great. (Colors of the rainbow)
 
The vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and environment in the gut they will help create will help!

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Yeah im starting to be able to eat solid foods again (mainly unbuttered toast now as it appears to keep my stomach/bowels calm) and il try and eat some oranges and bananas soon when i have the guts to do it lol.
 
In response to your PM dan, i think im gonna stop pyramidding/supersetting and start off with a standard 1 minute rest between each set and wait til ive got more weight and training behind my belt til i start supersetting again.

Truth is, you need to build up slowly as if you never worked out before.
 
Give yourself a week to replenish nutrients and then start the first week with only 1 set per bodypart 12-15 reps...traing the whole body each of 3 non-consecutive days -- M - W - F
 
No more than 30 minutes of training.
 
If you are feeling fully recovered after that...stay with full body 3x a week or switch the workout to a split but either way move to 2 sets per bodypart! 9-12 reps
 
No more than 40 minutes of training.
 
Next week try 3 sets per bodypart! 9-12 reps
 
This will slowly bring up the nervous system and energy systems without causing a catabolic hormone spike!  While at the same time allowing you to get reasonable muscle coverage per week.

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Yeah i thought id just get straight back to it lol, it worked, kind of...It got results but theyve gone now
 
But im not too worried about that anymore, about the time its gonna take.
Ive got plenty of time, il do what you suggested and gradually get more intense.
 
Dan would you say using a smith machine to squat is cheating or not?
Because my gym doesnt have a power cage anymore which really pissed me off, and basically was wondering whether i should convert to dumbells (which i can get to 220lbs with, as the dumbells only go to 110lbs in my gym) or just stick it out with mr smitthy for the next 5-6 months of my membership and then buy my own power cage when i get my own garage gym going?

You will still see results, even with the progression I spelled out!
In fact you will think it is silly how easy your results were by week 4!
 

Dan would you say using a smith machine to squat is cheating or not?

It is not cheating, if you have no spotter and no cage to protect you...it is the next sane way to get under the poundage!
 
I used a smittty while training at sea...I am sure you can picture doing squats on the high seas!
The distinction is that ole smit does not make you use the assisting muscle to balance, so you usually end up using more pounds..but that is just a trick!
 
Alternately...to maintin balance strength while using the smith...try 1-leg dumbbell squats! (same side or opposite side with the weight)
That will blow your mind.
 
Try 1-leg dumbbell stiff leg deadlifts. (opposite side with the weight.)

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So here's the deal I am completely new to this whole website. I just starte dchecking out different forums and got this one which is awesome cause twisted me and you have pretty much the same starting stats. I dont know my measurements but I am 6 ft. 145 lb. So I figured this is a good place for me to get some advice plus I have seen some of Danmirages other posts and you seem extremely knowledgable and do really good research. So anyway I have a few questions. what kinf od meals are you eating to get 800 calories a meal. Also would it be smart to train 5 days in a row different muscles each day for about 45 minutes a day and then take 2 days off? I ask this because my girlfriend lives a good ways away from me and i see her every weekend so i end up staying there and not being able to go to the gym. I had another question but I forgot what it was. I hate when that happenns. Anyway I would most defenitely appreciate any advice that could be given. thanks  

-DVT-

dvtny2...while asking twisty about calories is great, you should also start a new thread...that way we dont totally hijack his!

Also would it be smart to train 5 days in a row different muscles each day for about 45 minutes a day and then take 2 days off?

Probably not the best plan.
 
Either
A/B off A/B off/off (see the SAIS training program in the gaining mass post in my signature)
OR
A1 off A2 off A3 off/off (see the 3-day training 8 week program in the gaining mass post in my signature)
OR even
A off B off C off/off
 
Start a new thread in "training" with your stats, goal, something about your lifting history, your diet, and what you are looking for overall...then we can go to town!

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sorry I didnt mean to jack this up like I said I'm totally new to this I'm gonna try to figure out how to start a new thread. thanks

-DVT-

Don't worry i don't mind the hijacking, he's new so he didnt know.
Im starting to eat solid foods in medium quantities again now, but feel bad still.
 
to get 800 cals i usually eat 100-150 grams pasta with gravy and a tin of tuna, or meatballs, or chicken if im feeling generous towards myself.
 
 

im in exactly the same persition as you andy, but im nearly 100 percent now. its sucks.
 
btw i noticed your quote thing in your signiture part have you watched the film what did you think? i thought it was not that bad?

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