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If your knee feels like its going to explode then you need to get a diagnosis, its no good trying to work around it. Could be something serious could just be a patellar tracking problem. Find out what the problem is first, then rehabilitate the joint.

You just handed me my ass on a plate Kenny, damn you and your scientific answers ;)

I make that 3,060 calories a day, looks good to me if workouts are 4 times a week only. An additional 100 grams of fat would bring you up to 3,960 calories a day. If I was going to increase anything it would be protein but only if you are not gaining on this protocol. Good luck!

Good post, like the OP I developed back pain after deadlifting a week ago today, was worried that it could be disc related but after reading up on the quadratus lumborum I think i can rest a bit more easily. I get episodic periods of pain in the lower back on the left side and a tight left...

Sainsburys, 24 free range eggs at £2 at the moment. Chicken thighs and drumsticks 660 grams at £2 a pack so thats about £8 for 2.5kgs. I dont buy chicken breast way over priced imo. Altogether thats about £50 a week for me.

Hey Carolina Blue, Well done on fighting your addiction to alcohol and smoking, its hard work Im sure. Great you have seen the light and want to get in shape, just my two cents worth here... I hear you, its like "wow! how badly have I let myself go, I need to cut this down quickly... what can I...

I have to strap for my left hand grip only, due to cubital tunnel syndrome. Didn't know what the tingling in my ring and little finger was, the ulnar nerve also affects grip. I left it too long and ended up having an Ulnar nerve anterior transposition. I'm broken :cry:

Canned tuna is your friend :)

Hey Night Wolf, thanks for the tip but I'm not so sure, I always use a low to moderate heat, so the oil never gets too hot. Sunflower oil is about two-thirds polyunsaturated fat and is therefore much more prone to damage from heat and light than olive oil, which is about 75% monounsaturated...

I'm going with this, carbs and fast digesting protein post workout is the only 'must' just get the macros in at some stage.