Big DB,
Great to see you back again, I wasn’t sure if you were gonna make it or not…
I’m wondering about the sugar content in milk. I only drink skim, and for about 4 years have been averaging about a gallon a day, but recently have become concerned with the amount of sugar within it, specifically regarding my consumption of it late in the day.
What is the structure of the sugar contained in milk, and how is it handled by the body? WIth the hopes of maximum muscle size with minimum fat gain (the obvious goal of so many), is the sugar content something to be concerned with or should I keep chugging away?
Mr. Barr
To follow up on our previous conversation – are the delivery systems of any of these so called “topical fat burners” with merit ?
I’m skeptical - but enlighten me if you will 
Thanks
bigpump, alcohol may affect testosterone or estrogen in a negative way, but it has one major, yet overlooked, problem for us; it directly inhibits protein synthesis.
This is really a big hurdle for me to overcome, and explains why I haven’t had a drink in 2 years.
Might be time to pull that pickle out of my butt… LOL
[quote]bigpump23 wrote:
DB-Any new research about how liquor or beer negatively effects the body? Aside from lowering the test/raising the estrogen any new thoughts? I like to have some deep reasons when I’m out with my friends and i’m drinking water.[/quote]
Bauer, the carbs in a gallon of milk add up over time. While it’s not something to be concerned with while bulking, you should look at it a little more closely as the day goes on.
Ultimately, lactose is broken down to sugars, one of which is glucose. This makes it of concern for those who are carb sensitive.
While the casein protein will slow down digestion a little, the cartbs should still be considered sugars and treated as such.
How do you find your body handles carbs in general? How about sugars?
[quote]Bauer97 wrote:
Big DB,
Great to see you back again, I wasn’t sure if you were gonna make it or not…
I’m wondering about the sugar content in milk. I only drink skim, and for about 4 years have been averaging about a gallon a day, but recently have become concerned with the amount of sugar within it, specifically regarding my consumption of it late in the day.
What is the structure of the sugar contained in milk, and how is it handled by the body? WIth the hopes of maximum muscle size with minimum fat gain (the obvious goal of so many), is the sugar content something to be concerned with or should I keep chugging away?[/quote]
DB,
Thanks again for your assistance with my persisting questions.
My body has always handled carbs pretty well due to a very high metabolism, as I’ve never gone over 15% body fat even when bulking. Yet even in a bulking phase, I am quite hesitant to take in sugar late in the day, as I see it not really aiding to my overall goal of muscle growth nearly as much as protein/fats would. Am I in the right direction on that?
In the same line of evening feeding, what are your thoughts on whole eggs? Is 4 whole eggs in the evening pushing the envelople with the saturated fat/LDL cholesterol issue, or is that acceptable in my pursuit of muscle size with minimum fat gain?
Marc, it’s a pretty sketchy area right now. I mean, one of the big sellers is to get caffeine into the cells to “get rid of excess water”. Translated, this means, that you could have a localized dehydration which would fool people into thinking that you’re losing fat.
If I recall, the first alpha receptor antagonist from Dan Duchaine flopped because it just wasn’t that effective. Sadly, alpha antagonism is another common claim of these supplements.
Finally, I’ve been speaking with Cy Willson quite a bit lately and have some to realize that he’s a super smart guy. If topicals were that effective, you can bet that thisa would be the route of administration of HOT-ROX.
For now, I’d save your money.
[quote]marcus_aurelius wrote:
Mr. Barr
To follow up on our previous conversation – are the delivery systems of any of these so called “topical fat burners” with merit ?
I’m skeptical - but enlighten me if you will
Thanks[/quote]
There were a few comments about buffering in another thread. It’s interesting to think that buffering plays no role in exercise performance, while beta-alanine (a buffer) has been shown to do so.
I also wanted to clarify that there are no legal sources of bulk beta alanine. Anyone who sells it is doing so illegally.
DB,
I am also quite intrigued by the use of Beta alanine… Why exactly is it illegal to sell? What dangers does it carry?
Bauer, if you’re bulking then the carbs in milk would be a good thing. Besides, we usually drink milk with food, which would minimize the “sugar-like” effects of lactose.
As for the timing, I always suggest taking in carbs with your protein while bulking, because this will maximize protein sysnthesis. Again, the quantity of lactose is gerneally low, and we consume it with food, so don’t worry about it being a “sugar”.
Of course, if you want to replace the Calories with fats later in the day, that’s fine too.
[quote]Bauer97 wrote:
DB,
Thanks again for your assistance with my persisting questions.
My body has always handled carbs pretty well due to a very high metabolism, as I’ve never gone over 15% body fat even when bulking. Yet even in a bulking phase, I am quite hesitant to take in sugar late in the day, as I see it not really aiding to my overall goal of muscle growth nearly as much as protein/fats would. Am I in the right direction on that?[/quote]
Hey DB hope all is well on the east coast. Quick question. Is it possible to determine if a person is carb sensitive by where their fat is stored? Also I have heard if you store in the lower love handles than you are more carb sensitive. What exactly does being carb sensitive mean and what does in entail? What are the solutions to being carb sensitive?
Bauer II, beta alanine is about as dangerous as creatine (meaning that it’s not dangerous at all), and shares many properties with this supplement.
It’s only illegal for companies to sell it in bulk if they are in violation of the patent agreement (which all but one company are).
Now on to your other question…
[quote]Bauer97 wrote:
DB,
I am also quite intrigued by the use of Beta alanine… Why exactly is it illegal to sell? What dangers does it carry?[/quote]
Bauer Eggs, whole eggs are great! The cholesterol issue was greatly exaggerated (insert: “eggsagerated”) in the past and is nothing to worry about now.
The fat issue is also blown out of proportion, so they can work as part of a protein fat meal.
Based on your avatar, it seems like they’re working well for you!
[quote]Bauer97 wrote:
In the same line of evening feeding, what are your thoughts on whole eggs? Is 4 whole eggs in the evening pushing the envelople with the saturated fat/LDL cholesterol issue, or is that acceptable in my pursuit of muscle size with minimum fat gain?[/quote]
DB,
Thank you so much for all your help, it has been great. Thanks for the avatar compliment too, I work hard at this stuff. Unfortunately for my image, that avatar was taken a few years ago while I was suffering the horrific results of forced H.I.T training while playing fball at PSU (i.e. losing 30 pounds of lean mass and doubling my bodyfat in 11 months). I’ve made great improvements since that picture thanks to help like yours. I’ll bid you farewell for tonight, I look forward to the next primetime you’re involved in, thanks again for everything.
Mike, I’ve heard that too! I can’t imagine how it would work though…
Insulin sensitivity is an area of specialty for me, but I haven’t seen anything scientific about this.
Right now, how we feel after a carb meal is the natural indicator that I use.
[quote]mike hanley wrote:
Hey DB hope all is well on the east coast. Quick question. Is it possible to determine if a person is carb sensitive by where their fat is stored? Also I have heard if you store in the lower love handles than you are more carb sensitive. What exactly does being carb sensitive mean and what does in entail? What are the solutions to being carb sensitive?[/quote]
Thanks for all the questions guys! I’ll be on a little more regularly once I get settled.
BTW-Don’t forget to check out Arrested Development!
Cheers
Can you explain insulin sensitivity in some detail for me? Thanks dude:)
Mike, um, no. 
I really think we need to tighten up our understanding of this variable, which is where an article would do nicely.
[quote]mike hanley wrote:
Can you explain insulin sensitivity in some detail for me? Thanks dude:)[/quote]
Dave,
I’ve heard a lot about cissus quadrangularis lately. It’s supposed to aid in healing of injuries and is also purported to be anabolic. What are your thoughts?
Thanks.