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by xxchrisxx
Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Skincare
Topic: Stretch Marks
Replies: 9
Views: 18687

Stretch Marks

So i've gotten stretch marks around armpit area for about 8 weeks or so. It's starting to bother me, so does anyone here has the same experience? Getting stretch marks while weight lifting. So question is not how to get rid of/treat but to prevent new ones form happening? I'm starting to see vague t...
by xxchrisxx
Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: Diet & Nutrition
Topic: In Dilemma...
Replies: 8
Views: 3261

Re: In Dilemma...

Alright, i'll reduce protein intake to 1.2 - 1.5 times weight & also increase fat intake & see how it goes. I don't think i'll increase carbs though cause i think i'm actually consuming excess carbs since it's a lean mass gainer that i'm drinking & not whey protein.Thus, I'm contemplatin...
by xxchrisxx
Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Diet & Nutrition
Topic: In Dilemma...
Replies: 8
Views: 3261

Re: In Dilemma...

I've analyzed the meal plan you've suggested & i notice that you're suggesting that i should lower carbs & most importantly increase healthy fats intake. Correct me if i'm wrong. Also, changing 2 scoops of protein to 1 is just for the 1st drink or all 3? Another question is, let's say i'm fo...
by xxchrisxx
Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: Diet & Nutrition
Topic: In Dilemma...
Replies: 8
Views: 3261

Re: In Dilemma...

As far as i know, i (187lbs) should be consuming around 3200 calories per day. I am no expert but I will try to break down daily meal plan the best i can. source of protein mainly comes from ( chicken breast, lean beef ,lean pork, egg whites , protein powder & milk). The amount of protein i cons...
by xxchrisxx
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Diet & Nutrition
Topic: In Dilemma...
Replies: 8
Views: 3261

In Dilemma...

Hi guys, i've been weight training for around 14months now. I'm happy too say that i've reached goal weight & mass size. I'm 5'10" & i weigh 187lbs. But now i've found myself in a tough situation, although i've gained muscles, i also have gained some fat as well during bulking up. I wan...
by xxchrisxx
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Nutritional Supplements
Topic: Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

Re: Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?

Really appreciate your insight bossman. Sigh, well i guess i have to stop taking those pills then, i've just bought it for a week & there's still 3 quarters of a bottle left.
by xxchrisxx
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Nutritional Supplements
Topic: Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

Re: Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?

Is it really that harmful? The one that i'm talking about is actually ephedra free. May i ask what adverse effects does it have? I would really appreciate other's input on this. :)
by xxchrisxx
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Nutritional Supplements
Topic: Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

Using Fat Burner even when you're not fat?

I've been working for almost 9 months now & am trying to gain size. I've definitely gotten bigger but the thing is , instead of gaining muscle mass i noticed i also gained some fat, especially around the abdomen area. 6 pack is not as prominent as before. I was thinking of taking fat burner,&quo...
by xxchrisxx
Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Chill Out Zone
Topic: Travelling Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1704

Re: Travelling Help

What about protein shakes? I drink 1-2 servings a day & for 3 weeks ,that's about a whole tub of protein. I want to keep drinking it but i do not want to look like this weird guy who brings along a big tub with him to the plane.
by xxchrisxx
Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:36 am
Forum: Chill Out Zone
Topic: Travelling Help
Replies: 2
Views: 1704

Travelling Help

So i'll be on vacation for 3weeks or so & would like to know how to you guys keep up with your workout schedule? Do you totally neglect it & just have fun or doing simple workouts in the hotel's gym(if there is one). One more thing is that, what about the protein shakes? Do you bring the who...
by xxchrisxx
Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: Started training for a month
Replies: 8
Views: 7597

yeah, i've change diet by taking 6 meals a day & drinking loads of water like you said. So about the squats, do i do it evertime i hit the gym? How many sets & reps should i do then? Are there any similar workouts like squatting, what about deadlifts? I'm pretty new at this so does it mean i...
by xxchrisxx
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: Started training for a month
Replies: 8
Views: 7597

Hi Bossman,how much calories you think i'm taking right now? (cause i got no clue)
Do i really need more food since i'm not really an active guy except while working out. I'm 5'10" & weigh 150 pounds. After a month, weight hasn't decrease or increase.
by xxchrisxx
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: Started training for a month
Replies: 8
Views: 7597

i do work on those as well but not everytime when i train. Should i do them all the time then? :?
by xxchrisxx
Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: Started training for a month
Replies: 8
Views: 7597

Started training for a month

Hi guys, just joined the forum & hopefully i'ma learn some things from you guys. :) So i just started working out 4 times a week for a month now & goal is to lower body fat percentage, gain muscles & most of all get a 6 pack. abs workout aren't the best i assume since what i do is crunch...