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It's not really a mass gainer, but if you want to try a protein supplement with a little more calories you should give "Syntha-6" a shot. Best tasting protein out there IMHO. Only has something like...

Welcome back, amigo! Looks like you're about as strong as ever if you take the weight loss into account. I'm sure you'll be setting new PRs in no time. Look forward to seeing what you can do once...

It may be advisable to get clearance from her physician before starting her on a program. Otherwise, you may be opening yourself up to a lawsuit if her back pain gets worse.

Good luck.

-C10

Some time has passed since I read the book, but IIRC O'Connell spends a great deal of time demonizing carbohydrates (and HFCS in particular) and perpetuating traditional bodybuilding myths like...

I find it ironic that you claim that "99% of physicians...have less than zero percent knowledge about fitness or nutrition" and then proceed to recommend "Sugar Nation." "Nation" is chock full of...

I would agree that many GPs are woefully unprepared to deal with fitness-related issues. However, the majority certainly understand the importance of aerobic and resistance training and will refer to...

Are you serious? Physicians must complete four years of undergraduate studies - usually in biology or a related field - followed by four years of medical school and a 3-5 year residency. The notion...

Those are all good ideas, but you may want to see if she can get a referral for a PT from her physician. After she gets a thorough assessment from the PT, it can help guide your program. Otherwise,...

Hey SH -

FWIW, you may want to reconsider dieting while you're recovering. Probably don't want to cut carbohydrate intake below 150 g/day or so and keep protein high. Leangains is fine - just make...

Good luck, SH! Hope the doc has some good news for you!

-C10

In a nutshell - underwent labral debridement and chondroplasty back in 2008. Things seemed to improve - though never back to 100% - until I re-injured my right shoulder is early-2010. MRI confirmed a...

In addition to what mc said:

- Don't stress too much about the cortisone shot. One won't kill you.

- Eric Cressey has a good shoulder rehab program. Google "Shoulder Savers" and it's the first...

BriMax -

I had PRP injections about a year ago. Ultimately, it looks like I'm going to have to have the surgery. The injections did seem to help; however, how much was due to the injections...

It takes a long, long time for shoulder pain to completely resolve following a SLAP repair. You're looking at at least a few more months. If it's still bothering you come December or January, you may...

I second this. Also subscribe to the AARR (Alan Aragon Research Review). Everything you need to develop good foundational knowledge and stay abreast of the most up-to-date nutrition research.

-C10

Best of luck with your recovery, FL. Take it slow and be careful with that shoulder. Even a debridement involves some structural damage so be sure not to go too heavy too quickly. Overall, though, I...

Hey Ryan!

Congrats on your Master's! That's quite an accomplishment. Well done, mate.

I know you said you're able to train without limitations now. Did the elbow issue resolve itself or did...

Don't mean to hijack, but are all these tests available online now? I was certified about seven years ago and we had to go to a testing center at a university. Wouldn't making the tests available...

Absolutely - there's a 99.9% chance she eats way more than she claims she does.

However, this is beyond your scope of practice. I would recommend referring her to an MD or at least a dietitian....

Thanks, KY! I've been working on 2-5 for the past few years but not nearly at the same frequency with which you've been attacking them. I'll incorporate the scalene stretches and try to get these all...