Well, well, well They did let Dave out of his lab for his recreation break!! Thats why he is here and not at the gym,LOL.
Just wanted to say whats up Dave.
Nathan
Gregatron, do people still use clen? Kidding, but it’s been a while since I’ve given it much thought. A woman I knew combined clen with T3 and lost quite a bit of fat in a short time… but that was because it was only effective for a short time. I wouldn’t use more than 150mcg/day at absolute max, but daily cycling is not necessary. It’s too bad that the muscle growth thing didn’t work out, it could have been HUGE.
Cheers
dave,
ive read that some people get headaches from l-tyrosine. well, im one of em. why?
will other substances like l-cartinine or choline do this?
Power Drive has l-tyrosine, but ive found no complaints about headaches. will it give me a headache?
thank you
sam747, there are equivocal data about carbs during a workout and the maintenance of glycogen levels. This may ultimately play a role in performance and hypertrophy. Of course a pre workout drink is far better, but carbs during the workout are still great.
As for the tabs, you’d really want them dissolved for faster absorption. Otherwise they’d be too concentrated and may get hung up in the gut. Let me know how it goes!
Cheers
[quote]sam747 wrote:
Hey Dave, what’s this whole sugar water during a work out thing you were talking about in D-tap? I found some dextrose/malto tablets for diabetics you thing I could use these?[/quote]
Daaa Barr:
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Is there any specific formula or reference you like to use when approximating someone’s daily caloric intake?
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What do you consider when determining one’s caloric ratios P:F:C etc. Is there one that you seem to live by?
I am asking from a triathlete perspective. My training is so varied its hard to sit down and estimate a general amount that was burned as well as my metabolism rate. Especially during two-a-days and factoring in stuff like Carbolin 19.
With endurance athletes i’ve seen cases where athletes can up calories by 1,000 and see no weight gain or drop 1,000 and see no real weight loss. As unscientific as it sounds it eventually seems to level off (from a scale perspective). Any comments on this?
CW, That water thing kills me! It’s such a dynamic molecule with all of it’s rotations, osciallations, and vibrations, that we couldn’t possibly change it in a commercial quantity (if at all). As for making it more absorbable? This is even more ludicrous. Stay further away from people who promote this stuff… they may be breathing out altered CO2. LOL
Cheers
[quote]Chad Waterbury wrote:
Dave,
What’s the 411 on the new “water” that, I guess, has some type of altered molecular structure, thus increasing absorption? Do you know what I’m referring to? I can’t be more specific because I haven’t read anything yet - just heard a few things from those who I try to keep my distance from. [/quote]
poper, although the omega-3 quantity is greatly increased, and there may be more CLA, you have to wonder what cooking these meats does to them. For the past few years there’s been emphasis on “cook the hell out of your beef” to avoid any potential illness-induced lawsuits. This may change if people start realizing that these high prolognged heats can destroy the very fats that they’re promoting!
[quote]poper wrote:
Hey Dave,
I’ve recently been interested in grass fed beef. The fatty acid profiles for this beef seem to be much better than normal beef. Whats your take on this?
-poper[/quote]
Hello:
What are your thoughts on piracetam. I am using for pre workout. Thanks
David-
Been wondering about this for a while- Will fish oil give me something that an all plant source oil blend like Udo’s won’t.
Thanks
wufwugy, you’re not alone in feeling headaches from tyrosine. Ironically, this amino acid is also often used to treat migraines. As for the cause of the headaches, it’s far too easy to blame it on excess catecholamine synthesis, and I don’t buy that theory. I can’t find any other cause than that you’re susceptible. Hopefully we’ll know soon and can destroy the catecholamine theory. I’ve never heard of carnitine or choline having this effect before.
As with the others, I have heard of no negative effects from Power Drive, but it may be that the other ingredients admonish ay potential headaches that would otherwise occur. Don’t forget that Biotest has a return policy too!
Keep us updated on your decision and experience!
Cheers
TriGWU, I know it’s in vogue today to apply a formula, but I never hear anything but complaints from people who use them. My philosophy involves a lunchbucket approach for those who want to add weight: eat everything you can, and in 2 weeks if you see a little fat gain, we’ll make changes. If not, eat MORE. Fat loss gets more complicated, but no macronutrient ratios are set in stone either way. Besides, you fall into the former category, just because of your incredible calorie expenditure.
Although we may not physically see the 1000 Cal +/- difference, it’s there, hidden in the wonders of our biochemistry. Ultimately it WILL be reflected both physically and in terms of our performance. In all liklihood, you can’t put on fat (correct me if I’m wrong), which is why I suggest the lunchbucket approach for you. As long as you’re getting enough of each macronutrient, by sheer caloric intake, you don’t need to focus too much on ratios. I know it’s heresy, but it’s simply the way we work.
Cheers
deshawn, piracetam, from what I’ve heard, is great. I am supposed to get a sample to try from Phill of the Forum, but haven’t heard anything about that recently… what’s up with that Phill? LOL
BTW-Preworkout is a great time to take it too!
Cheers
[quote]deshawn wrote:
Hello:
What are your thoughts on piracetam. I am using for pre workout. Thanks[/quote]
Mr. Chen, plant oils provide the raw materials from which the DHA and EPA (the fatty acids we’re after) are made. Fish oil on the other hand, directly contains DHA and EPA, no synthesis necessary! This is why fish oils are so hot right now, and plant oils have slightly faded in popularity.
Great question!
Cheers
[quote]Mr. Chen wrote:
David-
Been wondering about this for a while- Will fish oil give me something that an all plant source oil blend like Udo’s won’t.
Thanks[/quote]
So…
You agree more on going or thinking on the level of…
Hitting the correct amount of nutrients is more important then balancing a percentage comparison.
So the best answer would be to eat until I have unfavorable weight gain as it would make sure I am nutritionally maxing out my performance and recovery. Correct me if I am wrong 
My problem is more so making sure I am recovering and not gaining unneccessary weight (fat); although I think the latter is near impossible.
Would it be wise to still adhere to a P+C / P+F principle?
TirGWU, although it sounds horrible when you put it like that, you’re essentially on the mark.
I need to emphasize to all that eating until you “experience unfavorable weight gain” is nearly impossible in your case, as you mentioned. This is why the lunchbucket approach is appropriate for you. Of course we’re not talking about eating a cheesecake each day, we’re talking reasonable nutrition (though I am not opposed to “cheat foods” for the calorically challenged). With that out of the way, you summed it up pretty well i.e. get the calories=>get the nutrients=>maximize recovery=>maximize performance.
Hope this was helpful!
Cheers
[quote]TriGWU wrote:
So…
You agree more on going or thinking on the level of…
Hitting the correct amount of nutrients is more important then balancing a percentage comparison.
So the best answer would be to eat until I have unfavorable weight gain as it would make sure I am nutritionally maxing out my performance and recovery. Correct me if I am wrong
My problem is more so making sure I am recovering and not gaining unneccessary weight (fat); although I think the latter is near impossible.
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Naw, you should be all about all nutrients, all the time. Although I normally don’t focus on macronutrients, be sure to get carbs with every meal… you’re a carb burning machine!
[quote]TriGWU wrote:
Would it be wise to still adhere to a P+C / P+F principle?[/quote]
Thanks for all the great questions guys!
Until next time…
Thanks DB!
Dave if I recall I was told to hold off on that until further notice, and have yet to receive further notice. Damn Canadians. So I am still waiting on you, and will send the stuf asasp once you get yo crap together.
So there. LOL
Phill