sleestacks STFU & TRAIN log
[center][center][size=+4]STFU AND TRAIN![/size]
[size=+2][font=times new roman]"I don't care if I die, as long as they bury me in a Big Fu.cking Box"[/font][/size]
That's the motto I follow.
Got some pain? Grind it out. Can't gain weight? Eat some f.ucking more. Progress stagnating? reassess diet or training. To stay in this game you must
[size=+3]OVERCOME[/center][/size]
So here we go...
[size=+3][center] Overview [/center][/size]
2008 was very productive in a way that I got more serious into PL'ing as opposed to BB'ing. In turn I packed on more size than expected, especially in the legs and back area. I ate literally everything, and blew up to at or around 175lbs @ 5'5''. As my bf% hit around 14-15 I decided to call my long winter/summer bulk quits. (Even though I dieted down in may 2008.)
Towards the end of August I changed my gameplan where I'd begin another dieting process. From august 26th-september 18th I dropped roughly 10-12lbs, all from water/fat combined, and maybe .5-1lbs of muscle. My stats went from 5'5'' 175 14-15% to 5'5'' 163-164 10%.
[size=+3][center] Goals [/center][/size]
[b] Maintain sub 12% BF [/b]
This has been the most difficult when bulking. I tend to hop into the mix of things way too quick and pack on alot of size, but an unnecessary amount of fat in the process. I will be counting calories this time around with fitday.com and managing my macros more efficiently to better my success. I aim for 2-3lbs monthly in bodyweight gain.
[b] Nutrition [/b]
As stated previously, in the past I've eaten loads of calories, and in the process packed on alot of fat. I'll admit this has lead to my most success, but it isn't ideal to carry around alot of fat if not needed. When I get into the later weeks of bulk I plan on tossing down 4k+ calories..something that I never had problems of doing. I follow a pretty clean diet, but I'll have cheat meals here and there if I'm fiending. Somebody say taco bell?
[b] Training [/b]
I've never had a set routine before besides the time I ran Smolov. And when I did, I had AMAZING progress. Other than that, Ive found that pre written bb'ing routines DONT work for me, and that my body responds MUCH more towards powerlifting. With this assessment, the routine that I'll be following will focus primarily upon a Powerlifting/Bodybuilding hybrid. Heavy Deads, Squats, and Benches will be incorporated.
[b] Other Goals... [/b]
My other goals rely heavily upon me busting my ass in the kitchen and gym. Why'd I say kitchen first? Because it's what makes or breaks you. No food=no growth. 'Nuff said.
[b]Previous best lifts: [/b] (all raw, no belts/straps)
[b]Dead:[/b] 450
[b]Squat:[/b] 385
[b]Bench:[/b] 235 (paused)
[b]I have alot in store for 2009:[/b]
[b]-Deadlift:[/b] 520
[b]-Squat:[/b] 455
[b]-Bench:[/b] 315
[center][size=+2]Ready to rock n' roll? I sure as hell am.[/size][/center]
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Ibuprofen Anti-inflamitory Dosage in Acute Conditions
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Would've been more if not for the back blues. How much would you recommend? I've currently been taking these generic Pain reliever pills that are 500mg per tablet. The active ingredient is Acetaminophen. Thanks!
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My recommendation:
1.) Stop taking Acetaminophen. An "overdose" can cause Liver failure (God forbid).
2.) I take 2000 mg / day. I take 3 doses (it should be taken in 3 doses). The first dose in the morning I take 600 mg (3 200 mg tablets). In the afternoon I take 600 mg. At night before I sleep I take 800 mg. (600+600+800=2000)
3.) My training partner is college professor who has 15 years Powerlifting experience and knows some Physical Therapy. He said that his doctor put him on this regimen. This is an anti-inflamitory regimen. He told me to watch for signs that my Kidneys didn't like it (bloody urine or pain in Kidney area). I never had this problem.
4.) Take a look at this article. The maximum dosage that can be safely taken a day is 3200 mg.
5.) The prescription dosage of Ibuprofen is given with Motrin 800 (800 mg 3x / day; 800 X 3 = 2400)
Any questions, let me know.
[url]http://www.drugs.com/ibuprofen.html[/url]
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