Well, I guess I am due to update my diet notes:
Meal 1 9oz Grass Fed Ground Beef handful of nuts
Meal 2 9oz Buffalo 1/4lb Kale Salad (Kale, cranberries, lemon juice, EVOO, tomato, pine nuts)
Meal 3 9oz Grass Fed Ground Beef (GFGB) fresh baby asparagus with butter
Meal 4 9oz Buffalo Spinach EVOO
Meal 5 9oz Grilled Chicken Kale Salad(as above)
Meal 6 9oz Turkey with peppers and onions broccoli and butter
[quote]ksommer wrote:
laroyal wrote:
ksommer wrote:
laroyal wrote:
ksommer wrote:
Wow.
So I just found this post (not sure how I missed it?) Great job on the successes, and as you know I am extremely jealous about both the BSP 2 and PPC-Chicago!
I wish I could say I was having the rate of successes you were. Being the student I am, I can’t get too many clients. I am also trying to fix my adrenal fatigue… but it is difficult because I am not a low-carb type yet not lean enough to tolerate carbs! It’s frustrating… I fall somewhere in the middle. I will be trying the Gemmotherapy soon…
The T Protocol went really well while I was on it, but the T didn’t stay… however I did manage to gain 13 lbs on it.
How much does a BioSig run up at PPC?
Great to hear from you! I really love it up here (especially being a Bears fan). I know adrenals can be a pain to fix/ work around! Dietraily speaking you may want to try a carb rotationdiet (I have used that with people who fall into the category you do and had great success). That is awesome about packing on 13lbs! There are a couple of new T protocols that might be a big help to you as well.
Let me know if you want to shoot over here for a weekend and we can catch a workout, Have a great weekend and I will talk to you soon.
I actually met with Scott a few weekends ago; had a few great discussions. I have been trying to get a lot of input because it seems like I’m one of those tough cases! (I am doing a lot better initially though)
I think the hardest part is the diet - so I might need to get your input on that. Do you know if Topical Mag is capable of fixing a deficiency faster than UberMag? I have been taking 6 caps of UberMag ever since the seminar and it still never seems to get better… but that is likely due to my condition.
I am not far from Chicago; would the workout be at PPC?? That would be amazing, because that was my back-up plan if I didn’t get into grad school. I am looking to get my L1 PICP later this year as well.
I would be happy to help you out with diet. If you are still deficient with the ubermag I would do the following:
I would have to check with Mike and Debbie but I am pretty sure if you were to come up on the weekend and we were to train after my clients on Saturday and Sunday that would be fine. I will be going back to Ohio for Christmas but let me know what your schedule looks like and we will go from there.
I have actually been having reactions to fish oil (even quality ones) so I have stopped taking it. It was actually RAISING my blood sugar meaning that it was probably raising my cortisol. My blood sugar was going up after low-carb meals which is very strange.
That is an interesting protocol. Why include the Fenuplex?
I am planning on doing
And then probably your magnesium protocol here. I think I have the low morning cortisol/DHEA situation. I don’t have the MTHFR gene though.
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The Fennuplex will improve your insulin sensitivity so that should help. I have never hear of fish oil raising blood sugar? I will have to ask Dr. Serrano about it. For the low carb foods raising your blood sugar I would suspect there may be an allergen in there. I would suggest two tests for you if your insurance would cover them. First, I would do the LEAP MRT it is an exhaustive test for food sensitivities and it will let you know on 123 different foods and 27 food additives how allergic you are to them, Second I would do the finger stick amino test, it will pin point any amino imbalances or deficiencies that could be causing irradic reaction to food or other complications.
With the above protocol take the Alpha GPC 20min prior to training and I would be prepared to increase the dosage. I use the one from Crayhon research institute and it is GREAT!!
For the Leap MRT go to www.nowleap.com
[quote]Firebug9 wrote:
laroyal wrote:
mattsavinar wrote:
Random note egarding the 5 elements:
I’ve noticed a BIG difference between how I (a classic wood element) and a friend (most likely an earth) respond to supps. Panax Ginseng, for instances, give me a boost for a few days but then I turned into one cranky sob. My accunpuncture instructor said this did not surprise her given that I was an obvious (to her) wood element and that panag ginseng was probaby the ast thing I should be using. I gave the rest of the bottle to my friend and he loved it.
FWIW, that 5-elements article when I first read it I though “pretty interesting” but didn’t do anything with the info. I revisited it about 2 months ago and it has really changed how I think about not only training but a lot of other things. It seems if you can figure out whih element you are, then you can get to quicky clearing up a lot of problems just by balancing out the negative tendencies of that element. Much better than the “wondering around in the desert” method that so many of us end up engaging in. (trying this, trying that, etc)
It was about the same for me, the first time I read through it I thought it was cool but didn’t really look at how I could apply it but, after re-reading it and thinking things through I would say it has helped me when I hit a sticking point and I use many of the pricipals and logic to design clients workouts.
Where is this article on CP’s site?
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The article is actually on the T-Nation site in the archives:
http://www.T-Nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_five_elements&cr=
[quote]laroyal wrote:
Firebug9 wrote:
laroyal wrote:
mattsavinar wrote:
Random note egarding the 5 elements:
I’ve noticed a BIG difference between how I (a classic wood element) and a friend (most likely an earth) respond to supps. Panax Ginseng, for instances, give me a boost for a few days but then I turned into one cranky sob. My accunpuncture instructor said this did not surprise her given that I was an obvious (to her) wood element and that panag ginseng was probaby the ast thing I should be using. I gave the rest of the bottle to my friend and he loved it.
FWIW, that 5-elements article when I first read it I though “pretty interesting” but didn’t do anything with the info. I revisited it about 2 months ago and it has really changed how I think about not only training but a lot of other things. It seems if you can figure out whih element you are, then you can get to quicky clearing up a lot of problems just by balancing out the negative tendencies of that element. Much better than the “wondering around in the desert” method that so many of us end up engaging in. (trying this, trying that, etc)
It was about the same for me, the first time I read through it I thought it was cool but didn’t really look at how I could apply it but, after re-reading it and thinking things through I would say it has helped me when I hit a sticking point and I use many of the pricipals and logic to design clients workouts.
Where is this article on CP’s site?
The article is actually on the T-Nation site in the archives:
http://www.T-Nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_five_elements&cr=
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Thanks! Have to re-read that one…
Laroyal-
Can you recommend any reading on the sirtuin influence on lipids?
Also,what what is your take on D’Adamo’s genotype approach to diet?
I’ve started a thread on how I’m attempting to apply Poliquin’s prescriptions for the Wood element to my deadlifting:
Hope its a good sign that you’ve not been around as much lately, im guessing its ALOT of work to adjust to a new surrounding, getting to know new clients and there background/needs and also how they do things at ppc.
Whats a typical day like there for you?
[quote]Traveler wrote:
Laroyal-
Can you recommend any reading on the sirtuin influence on lipids?
Also,what what is your take on D’Adamo’s genotype approach to diet?[/quote]
In terms of genetics and influence of nutrition IMO Mark Houston is the go to guy!
[quote]mattsavinar wrote:
I’ve started a thread on how I’m attempting to apply Poliquin’s prescriptions for the Wood element to my deadlifting:
I will try to get over there and comment from time to time, I have been UBER-busy up here between the move, new clients, old clients and geting settled in Deerfield.
[quote]Ad B wrote:
Hope its a good sign that you’ve not been around as much lately, im guessing its ALOT of work to adjust to a new surrounding, getting to know new clients and there background/needs and also how they do things at ppc.
Whats a typical day like there for you?
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I appologize for my absence from posting lately, you hit the nail on the head! It is a lot of work getting adjusted. Much of my down time is spent following oother trainers around with their clients or reading and researching and trying to squeeze in a workout or two for myself as well. I love the job and busy IS good up here! In the summers is when it really revs up! Even in the winter though it is like a who’s who of Chicago sports. I love that all the people who train there really put 120% into their workouts and I am enjoying being able to help them!
I do have a supplement gem for you guys who suffer from tendonitis…Ruta Graveolens! That plus sinew plex will knock it out faster than Mike Tyson fighting Marvis Frazier! This is one of the things I have been researching as I have had some trouble with my left tricep tendon! Look for Poliquin to pick it up soon (probably within the next month or two).
How would you rate Ruta Graveolens over Cissus?
Great to hear you are enjoying it in Chicago, buddy.
I would put ruta over about anything…except Sinew Plex!
[quote]laroyal wrote:
mattsavinar wrote:
I’ve started a thread on how I’m attempting to apply Poliquin’s prescriptions for the Wood element to my deadlifting:
I will try to get over there and comment from time to time, I have been UBER-busy up here between the move, new clients, old clients and geting settled in Deerfield.[/quote]
Wow, thanks a ton. I’ll update it within a day or two of each deadlift workout. So once every 8 days.
Things are going very well although it is hard to figure out what is doing what exactly. Along with implementing the 5 elements principals the last 6 weeks or so, I’ve been getting rolfed, doing a TON of soft tissue work on my own (foarm roller and massage thumper) and made some supplement changes based on Poliquin’s recommendations regarding digestive issues.
laroyal-
congrats on the new job. it sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime.
i have enjoyed reading this thread and refer to it quite often when analyzing my own training.
currently, and over the past 2 years, i have been using the SST line of supplements but have recently been introducing CP supplements such as HCL3.0 and the liver detox protocol(currently on the last phase).
While trying to educate myself on principals used by Serrano, and CP i have come across a few questions. Seeing as how you have had experience with both these guru’s i would like to pick your brain.
Serrano seems to focus on EAA’s+BCAA’s+Glutamine pre/post workout and between meals, while CP focuses more on higher dosage of BCAA’s during the training period followed by a protein+glutamine+glycine shake post workout.
How have you found these differences to effect your training? Have you had better results (recovery, lean muscle, etc) with one over the other?
What basic CP supplement additions would you recommend adding to my use of SST supplements? Would you recommend an alternating protocol between the two brands to get the best results?
I focus a lot of my time on nutrition and supplementation and want to make sure i am getting the best results possible for the time, effort, and money i am investing.
Like you, i too try to educate myself as much as possible–to have the best information available driving the results i seek.
I appreciate any guidance you can offer and again wish you good luck in your new endevours.
Holy smokes man, I feel like I’m a 3rd grader in college. Whatever happened to just eating clean, taking a multi and lifting? I read the first page and the last, I’ll have to go back through the rest when I get time. But it’ll have to wait until I have a free day to let the brain cool down with all this knowledge being spread.
Hey there big-time coach.
A query; lets say my friend was sick not with the flu, but a regular virral cold. Sore throat, runny nose, felt a little bit out of energy but not too bad.
Should he keep training or are the chances of reasonable muscle/strength gains too inhibited by his flailing immune system? Perhaps he Should he just rest until he is cured?
Finally, other than glutamine and immune supreme, what are some simple things he could do to improve the common cold? (like alcohol near the nose and whatnot)
Thanks again
Many people believe the old adage, “Do nothing and your cold will last seven days. Do everything and it will last a week.” (Actually, it’s not uncommon for a cold to last a couple of weeks.) And, basically, it’s true. But the following simple home remedies may help you feel more comfortable and help your body heal itself as quickly as possible.
Drink plenty of fluids. Fluids may help thin the mucus, thus keeping it flowing freely and making it easier for the body to expel, along with the viral particles trapped within it. Water and other liquids also combat dehydration. So drink at least eight ounces of fluid every two hours.
Fluids help thin the mucus, thus
keeping it flowing freely and making
it easier for the body to expel.
Rest. Doctors disagree about whether or not you should take a day or two off from work when you come down with a cold. However, they do agree that extra rest helps. Staying away from work may be a good idea from a prevention standpoint, too; your coworkers will probably appreciate your not spreading your cold virus around the office. If you do decide to stay home, forego those chores and take it easy, read a good book, watch television, take naps.
You should probably also skip your normal exercise routine when you’ve got a cold, at least during the days when you’re feeling the worst. Again, let your body be your guide. If you’re feeling miserable, the best advice is probably to just stay in bed.
Stay warm. While cold air doesn’t cause colds, you’re likely to feel more comfortable if you stay indoors and keep covered, especially if you have a fever. There’s no sense in stressing your body any further.
Vaporize it. The steam from a vaporizer can loosen mucus, especially if the mucus has become thick. (You can get a similar effect by draping a towel over your head and bending over a pot of boiled water; just be careful not to burn yourself.)
A humidifier will add moisture to your immediate environment, which may make you feel more comfortable and will keep your nasal tissues moist. That’s helpful because dry nasal membranes provide poor protection against viral invasion.
Stop smoking. You’ll feel better sooner and cut your risk of getting even sicker. Doctors say smokers have a tougher time shaking off a cold than nonsmokers do. Worse, smoking while you have a cold irritates the bronchial tubes, which increases the risk of developing pneumonia and other complications.
In addition to irritating the throat and bronchial tubes, smoking has been shown to depress the immune system. Since you have to depend on your own immune system rather than medicine to cure a cold, you’ll want it to be in the best condition possible to wage the “cold” war.
Stay away from “hot toddies.” While a hot alcoholic beverage might sound good when you’re feeling achy and stuffy, you’re better off abstaining from booze, which increases mucous-membrane congestion and is dehydrating.
Maintain a positive attitude. Although mind-body science is in its infancy, some researchers suggest that a positive I-can-beat-this-cold attitude may bolster the immune system while you fight a cold. On the other hand, a negative attitude could cause your body’s defenses to fall down on the job. Not all doctors are convinced there is a connection between the mind and the immune system, but staying upbeat certainly won’t make your cold worse.
Chicken soup. Science actually backs up what your mom knew all along – chicken soup does help a cold. It’s one of the most beneficial hot fluids you can consume when you have a cold. Scientists believe it’s the fumes in the soup that release the mucus in your nose and help your body better fight against its viral invaders. Chicken soup also contains cysteines, which are good at thinning mucus. And the soup provides easily absorbed nutrients
Honey. Make your own cough syrup by mixing together 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture into a jar or bottle and seal tightly. Shake well before using. Take 1 tablespoon every four hours.
Salt. The inflammation and swelling in the nose during a cold is caused by molecules called cytokines, or lymphokines, which are made by the body as it fights the infection. Research has shown that washing away these molecules can reduce swelling. You can make your own saline drops or spray by adding 1/4 teaspoon salt to 8 ounces water. Fill a clean nasal-spray bottle or dropper with the salt water and spray or drop into each nostril three or four times. Repeat five to six times daily.
You can also make a saltwater gargle for your sore throat with the same ratio of salt to water. Salt is an astringent and helps relieve a painful throat.
Sesame oil. Dry nasal passages are prime breeding grounds for the cold virus. Although doctors typically recommend saline nose drops during the winter to keep nasal passages moist, a recent study compared saline drops to sesame oil. The people who used sesame oil had an 80 percent improvement in their nasal dryness while the people who used traditional saline drops had a 30 percent improvement. While it may not be a good idea to shoot sesame oil up your nose (it could get into the lungs), try rubbing a drop around the inside of your nostrils.
Tea. A cup of hot tea with honey does the same trick as chicken soup; it loosens up your nasal passages and makes that stuffy nose feel better. Folk healers have known this secret for centuries. They often suggest drinking tea with spices and herbs that contain aromatic oils with antiviral properties. Try tea with elder, ginger, yarrow, mint, thyme, horsemint, bee balm, lemon balm, catnip, garlic, onions, or mustard.
Peppers. Hot and spicy foods are notorious for making your nose run and your eyes water. The hot stuff in peppers is called capsaicin and is pharmacologically similar to guaifenesin, an expectorant found in some over-the-counter cough syrups. This similarity leads some experts to believe that eating hot foods can clear up mucus and ease that stuffy nose.
Yogurt. One study found that participants who ate 3/4 cup yogurt a day before and during cold season had 25 percent fewer colds. But you’ve got to start early and maintain your yogurt-eating throughout the peak cold season.
Vitamin C. Vitamin C won’t prevent a cold, but it may help once you have a cold. Although it remains a controversial idea, some research suggests that vitamin C can help boost the immune system and reduce the length and severity of symptoms. But to reap the benefits, you’ve got to take a lot of “C.” The RDA for men and women age 15 and older is 60 mg, but studies show that you’d need to take upward of 1,000 mg to 3,000 mg to get the cold-symptom-sparing rewards of vitamin C. For the short term, experts believe that wouldn’t be harmful, but taking too much vitamin C for too long can cause severe diarrhea. Before loading up on vitamin C, check with your doctor.
Zinc. Studies have found that zinc may help immune cells fight a cold and may ease cold symptoms. The most effective zinc lozenges are those that contain 15 to 25 mg of zinc gluconate or zinc gluconate-glycine per lozenge. You can get the most out of your zinc lozenges if you start using them at the first sign of a cold and continue taking them for several days.
Echinacea is a natural herb that is kept in many homes because of its effectiveness in treating colds. Continue to the next page to learn how echinacea works.
There are also herbs that have been shown to exhibit strong antiviral properties or blood cleansing properties:
Myrrh
Olive Leaf Extract
Sage
Sarsaparilla
Chaprral
Red Marine Algae
Hyssop
Gentian
Burdock
Personally, what works for me when I am in an environment likely to be infested with germs (say, if a roommate is coughing/sneezing):
Green tea with fresh lemon juice, about one cup every few hours
Vitamin C (1000 mg) + Zinc (30-60 mg) - every 6-8 hours, each time on an empty stomach ideally
Stay away from alcohol, sugar, smoke/smoking. Oh, and make sure you don’t eat LESS.
Laroyal,
I was wondering if you had some nutrition recommendations for a meet. I am competing for the first time Feb. 28th at 9am. Fairly small competition so it should run relatively quickly. Mostly what I was wondering is what I should consume the night before and then the day of. Any help would be most appreciated.
One more thing, I’m not trying to make weight, just trying to maintain weight and if it increased a little no big deal.
Matt
Not Laroyal, but I used something like this for my meet.
www.wannabebig.com/article.php?articleid=221
I would eat a nice breakfast and use the mulit vitamin, extra C, fish oils, and my normal supplements (but more throught the day) creatine/glutamine, gatorade, protein shakes, protein bars, light whole grain sandwiches, fruit, etc… I felt great and had good energy. I stayed away from the ECA or stimulants just because I tend to ramp up fast and crash hard.
Good luck