Thread: Fat burners really needed to get in shape?

Quote: Originally Posted by Quelly I think your right, and that is where that 28lbs a year comes from...searched for it on md, couldnt find it (well, couldnt find it before I gave up looking lol) I think that was based on a maxed out protein synthesis all day/every day, but I could be wrong. That's why it is a theoretical threshold number. Since protein synthesis for a natural maxes out anywhere from 10-30% of that, you get the realistic...

Quote: Originally Posted by Agostage Relative to this subject, I was reading Dr. Joe's article in the newest Natural M&F yesterday and he said that 90-95% of your muscle gains occur in the first 6-12months of training. I always knew of 'newbie' gains but didn't think it was that extreme. My weight hasn't fluctuated much the last few years. I thought maybe I wasn't quite working hard enough, or maybe my...

195lbs. 25lbs. over comp weight! Here is the ugliness:

It really depends on how long you depleted, what you used to deplete ect.

Thanks for the kind words. ***BLUSHING****

Quote: Originally Posted by BaFtub Sir you looked freaking incredible. Your MM pic on stage is NUTS. since we're on that thingy.... http://www.simplyshredded.com/brett-freeman.html http://www.simplyshredded.com/eric-helms.html

Quote: Originally Posted by njmuscle66 Regardless of whether I agree with this intake or not.....I am truly curious about one thing. You are 16 and in class most of the day. How do you manage to take in 7,000 calories a day. Just wondering how you set it up. Are you taking a meal out in geometry class while class is going on. Not a flame.... Just would like to see the daily schedule. (if you posted it elsewhere just link me there) I am not...

Quote: Originally Posted by liftjunkie06 I have another seemingly random question. I have read about so many cycles where people bulk then cut. I get the basic premise--stay leaner so you don't have to diet as long for a show. However, is there not a certain BF point where you gain muscle the best? I've read somewhere that you partition nutrients better toward mass when you are lean, but no examples. I can understand not losing abs...

Someone say NASTY MASS? 250lbs of NASTY Circa 2005

Quote: Originally Posted by scoobysnacks Yes i am at this point, last year I did the same. I competed at 137 bantam at NKY. Took my class in the open, then shot up to 180 in the offseason. But, last year I had hernia surgery and then took a vacation so when I started my prep i was 167. I lose weight VERY fast which is why I keep saying Ill end up 154 when its all said and done. This year weighed in at 150 and got up to 190, Im at 186 right...