Prof. Francesco Casillo - How To Get Ripped To The Shreds

**webmaster** · 08-20-2002, 10:43 AM

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kas · 08-20-2002, 11:03 PM

The article needs to clarify the site of insulin and glucagon production, which is from the pancreas and the liver utilizes these hormones.

ex_banana-eater · 08-21-2002, 03:41 AM

i dont understand why that is absolutely necessary kas?

EricS · 08-21-2002, 04:56 PM

55 minutesof cardio 5 times a week?!?! screw that, I'd rather do my 13 minutes and go home.

kas · 08-21-2002, 09:25 PM

The article gives out wrong information about insulin and glucagon. The alpha and beta cells of the pancreas secrete the hormones, not the liver.

fcasillo · 08-22-2002, 11:51 AM

TO KAS

Since I'm a man of science, I'm always willing to admit my own mistakes. As Romans used to say, I say: "ERRARE HUMANUM EST".
you are right, the Insulin and Glucagon aren't secreted from the liver, they are secreted from the pancreas. I did such a mistake because of distraction and NOT because it was my conviction. But their biological functions in the body DON'T change!
Insulin is a storing hormone and glucagon has the opposite action, thus the article is not giving wrong information except, as I told before, their sites of secretion.
Thank you for letting me know my mistake.

I tell you a story that seems to fit well to your criticism.

A guy that I know ( not my friend) was in a very big doubt whether to put in his diet chicken breast or turkey breast.
I answered him, just put in what you like more between them.
He replied:" hey bud, maybe you don't know but the chicken breast contains less proteins than turkey breast.
I replied that the difference between the 2 type of meat is so little
that it wouldn't make any difference. But I replied also:"you won't go anywhere in B.B. if you focus on such worthless details"!!!

The take home message for you KAS is: "yes there's a distraction mistake on the two hormones production sites, but the article is NOT GIVING WRONG INFORMATION though, because their action is the one reported in the article and accordingly to what medical literature say. Take a look to what endocrinology and physiology say on the matter!

If you Would have tried the advice on the article rather than complain maybe you would have reached the results that are the object of the article and would have understood by yourself that it was only a matter of Anatomy production sites and NOT about physiology(the one that make the REAL DIFFERENCE for fat-loss).

KAS thank you,

I think the discussion between intelligent people is always useful to make improvements.

FRANCESCO
(The Article’s Author)

kas · 08-22-2002, 11:05 PM

First, thank you for your correction. Second, I was not complaining about the article. Read the instructions about this review section. Third, yes you did give out wrong information. Regardless of how much information was wrong, you made a mistake. Now to be honest you should have just admitted to your mistake and moved on, but you did not. You got defenesive, which is okay, but you tried to belittle me with your turkey and chicken story and that was pathetic. You as a scientist should know to review your writings, regardless if it is for an online site or a peer-reviewed journal. Mistakes are inevitable. The mistake you made was too obvious and you should know that, because you are a scientist. I normally would not point out that kind of mistake if it were written by a kid or something, but you have a, I believe, a Ph.D. Anyways, continue writing.

bigjay00 · 08-22-2002, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by kas
First, thank you for your correction. Second, I was not complaining about the article. Read the instructions about this review section. Third, yes you did give out wrong information. Regardless of how much information was wrong, you made a mistake. Now to be honest you should have just admitted to your mistake and moved on, but you did not. You got defenesive, which is okay, but you tried to belittle me with your turkey and chicken story and that was pathetic. You as a scientist should know to review your writings, regardless if it is for an online site or a peer-reviewed journal. Mistakes are inevitable. The mistake you made was too obvious and you should know that, because you are a scientist. I normally would not point out that kind of mistake if it were written by a kid or something, but you have a, I believe, a Ph.D. Anyways, continue writing.

calm down bro lol

River · 03-11-2003, 08:18 AM

post workout carbs to get ripped what a big fat JOKE and Waste

Big Wuss · 11-02-2003, 03:52 PM

Kas and Francesco.

What will it be? Pistols at dawn?

You've both lost the plot. We're all brothers of iron talking about bodybuilding.

The conclusion: KAS notified Franceso of a mistake in his article. Perhaps Francesco could have been notified personally through a personal message. And Francesco over-reacted to KAS' comment. While Francesco admitted that he can accept he made a mistake, he seems unable to receive it with integrity, hence his obviously bitter rebuttle.

End-game? Everyone is clear on what's happenning. Francesco please continue your informative articles, and KAS please continue in your healthy scrupulous nature.

**str8flexed** · 11-03-2003, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by River
post workout carbs to get ripped what a big fat JOKE and Waste

you have just had your talking privledeges removed dumbass

Atavis · 11-03-2003, 08:40 AM

If you need 55 minutes of cardio 5 times a week to cut, i would say that you have a DIET problem.

A serious diet problem.

On the constructive side, this article seems to advocate the physiological state one would see while on a KETO diet yet proposes a zone type diet...

I would be interested in what the author would make of a CKD since he says that a low carb environment causes muscle loss, which is contradictory to MANY peoples experiences including my own.

11-07-2004, 10:05 PM

I am new to BB somewhat. However, I have a strong medical background. My research into this hobby-turned-lifestyle has been a nightmare of conflicting theories.
Your article puts forth that exercising while in a hypoglycemic state produces rapid fat burning, then "carbing up" afterwards protects from fat-storing hormone release and produces optimal fat loss overall. (If I understood correctly)... Other research I have looked at has stated that the body catabolizes muscle before fat in a hypoglycemic state for energy. (Thus the muscle wasting seen in Diabetic patients with chronic hypoglycemia)...I am not contradicting your work, just interested in your opinions on this area.

Thank you for your time.

11-07-2004, 10:09 PM

If the author or anyone else has info they would like to share with me..please feel free to email me at brooksintexas@hotmail.com

thanks again

**str8flexed** · 11-07-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am new to BB somewhat. However, I have a strong medical background. My research into this hobby-turned-lifestyle has been a nightmare of conflicting theories.
Your article puts forth that exercising while in a hypoglycemic state produces rapid fat burning, then "carbing up" afterwards protects from fat-storing hormone release and produces optimal fat loss overall. (If I understood correctly)... Other research I have looked at has stated that the body catabolizes muscle before fat in a hypoglycemic state for energy. (Thus the muscle wasting seen in Diabetic patients with chronic hypoglycemia)...I am not contradicting your work, just interested in your opinions on this area.

Thank you for your time.

are you referring to type I or type II, b/c type II are certainly not hypo

11-08-2004, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

are you referring to type I or type II, b/c type II are certainly not hypo

I would rather concentrate on the core subject ( Carb intake/timing in relation to fat burning and muscle building). However, to answer your question on which type I was referring to (IDDM or non-IDDM), the answer is either that involves chronic hypoglycemia. If there is anything in the world of human physiology you can bet on, it is that nothing is constant or consistent throughout a group of people. Individuals with normally high blood sugar can go for months or years with constant low blood sugar secondary to medication management errors, poor eating habits, or other disease processes. That being said, know it is only an opinion..(you know what they say about those..hehe)

So back to the subject...anyone have any input on carb loading techniques? Before or after workouts? WHat has worked for you? NEED INPUT!! lol

**str8flexed** · 11-08-2004, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I would rather concentrate on the core subject ( Carb intake/timing in relation to fat burning and muscle building). However, to answer your question on which type I was referring to (IDDM or non-IDDM), the answer is either that involves chronic hypoglycemia. If there is anything in the world of human physiology you can bet on, it is that nothing is constant or consistent throughout a group of people. Individuals with normally high blood sugar can go for months or years with constant low blood sugar secondary to medication management errors, poor eating habits, or other disease processes. That being said, know it is only an opinion..(you know what they say about those..hehe)

So back to the subject...anyone have any input on carb loading techniques? Before or after workouts? WHat has worked for you? NEED INPUT!! lol

um you are mistaken my friend, type II is chronic hyperglycemia

11-08-2004, 07:51 PM

Diabetes types 2 otherwise known as Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. THis condition is characterized by either an aquired insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production in the body. (and yes, this does result in hyperglycemia..leading to Diabetic Ketoacidosis if untreated). The primary difference between type 1 and type 2 is the need for insulin injections, Type 2 is usually controlled with diet and PO medications designed to either prevent carb absorption in the intestine or increase the sensitivity of the body to insulin. (this is where my point comes "finally" lol ) These medications occasionally work to well or are not managed correctly (especially in geriatrics) leading to periods of relative hypoglycemia.

Please note relative...to someone who walks around with an elevated blood sugar level..a slightly sub-normal level can be perceived by the body as hypo.

I realize this is a very isolated group...but in my particular line of work, I treat them regularly..thus my inclusion of them into the hypoglycemic group.
Perhaps I used a bit to broad a sword in that instance. (sorry)

Anywho..very few of these people have 20 inch biceps (neither do I..hehe) so I will step back and ask you this str8flexed.

You seem to be in GREAT shape. what method do you use to provide your body with the fuel it needs in relationship to workouts?

Hook a scrawny-feller-wanting-to-be-more up here!!

**str8flexed** · 11-09-2004, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Diabetes types 2 otherwise known as Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. THis condition is characterized by either an aquired insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production in the body. (and yes, this does result in hyperglycemia..leading to Diabetic Ketoacidosis if untreated). The primary difference between type 1 and type 2 is the need for insulin injections, Type 2 is usually controlled with diet and PO medications designed to either prevent carb absorption in the intestine or increase the sensitivity of the body to insulin. (this is where my point comes "finally" lol ) These medications occasionally work to well or are not managed correctly (especially in geriatrics) leading to periods of relative hypoglycemia.

Please note relative...to someone who walks around with an elevated blood sugar level..a slightly sub-normal level can be perceived by the body as hypo.

I realize this is a very isolated group...but in my particular line of work, I treat them regularly..thus my inclusion of them into the hypoglycemic group.
Perhaps I used a bit to broad a sword in that instance. (sorry)

Anywho..very few of these people have 20 inch biceps (neither do I..hehe) so I will step back and ask you this str8flexed.

You seem to be in GREAT shape. what method do you use to provide your body with the fuel it needs in relationship to workouts?

Hook a scrawny-feller-wanting-to-be-more up here!!

periods of hypoglycemia. not chronic as you said earlier

and hypoglycemia only occurs if the drug treatments are not properly managed

as far as what I eat around my workouts, I tend to center my carb intake pre and post workout, I eat about 2.5 hours before and immediately after. I also consume a whey isolate/glucose shake during my workout.
Thank you for the compliment btw

-Layne

05-31-2006, 01:36 PM

To Professor Francesco Casillo
The articles you have written, although scientifically sometimes difficult to follow, have been some of the best material on bodybuilding I have ever read.

I have become cynical when it comes to bodybuilding. I have been convinced that to develop a body like yours takes steroids.

No offence meant here... Did you use steroids to develop your body?

If you did that's ok, it's a personal decision every individual has to make.

If you didn't, I am completely blown away, and you will have completely restored my faith in the ability to develop such a body naturally.

I know you won competitions for natural bodybuilding, and this implies that you didn't use steroids. I just find it hard to believe that anyone can look like you without steroids.

If the average Joe Blow can develop a body like yours without steroids, please write an article, like your others, that would provide a glimpse as to the degree of commitment required to accomplish such a feat.

Better yet write a book. Again I do not wish to offend by asking the steroid question!!