Recent content by Island Roots

My next question, before I start researching calories of certain foods and such...roughly how many calories should I be taking in per day? 5'11" and about 145lbs, looking to gain weight. I have an extremely low BMR. If I sit around all day and do nothing, I can go on just a couple snacks...

I've been weightlifting on and off for the past couple years; I'm just now starting to pick it back up. A quick history; I'm definitely ectomorph, about 5'11" and at the height of my lifting I was about 155lbs. Now I'm back down to around 145lbs. I have such a hard time putting on weight. On...

Wow, I went to work out for the first time today. Within 35 minutes, I was completely dead. I can usually go for a good 90 minutes without feeling like this. I knew I wouldn't be in the best shape but I'm surprised at how out-of-shape I am.

I took about 6 months off; I had been working out for about a year and a half solid. I've lost pretty much all the muscle mass I had gained. I'm 5'11", 145lbs...quite lanky. This summer I'm hitting the gym hard...the only supplements I plan on taking are whey protein, Muscle Milk, and...

I also take half pre-workout and half post-workout, both times with dextrose.

Stop being such a pussy. It isn't that bad. I mix BN's CEE with dextrose and water. It isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Sure, you give off the wonderful bitter face after taking it but it isn't that bad. Just chug it down and you'll only taste it at the end. I mix mine with probably...

As I was sipping on my coffee this morning, the thought crossed my mind. Does anyone mix their CEE in their morning coffee (prior to working out)? Are there any disadvantages to doing so? I think the bitter taste of straight coffee would slightly take away the horrid taste of BN's CEE...

I have found that it's much easier to get good form by starting out with lighter weights. Obviously since I rarely do lower body workout I need to make sure my form stays good.

I have been focusing most of my workouts on the upper body and I've seen good progress but my lower body needs to grow out too. I rarely work lower body; probably once every 3 to 4 weeks. And after I do, I'm always (understandably) sore for the next 3 or so days. A basic principle for...

I'm pretty sure BN's CEE isn't made in China.

You guys aren't making my purchase any more inviting! :P I bought some of BN's CEE about a week ago and it should be here tomorrow. Let the mixing begin!

Where'd you find ON's Whey protein for $14.99? Is it the 5lb container?

Here is a picture of me in May 2004; I hadn't lifted weights in my life up to this point. http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5264 I've been working out sporadically since August 2004, however the past month I have been going solid, working out every day and...

This is before I started working out - look at my scrawny ass! Picture was taken in beautiful Maui.

After working out for about a year...only the past month or so has been solid working out though.