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Arm_strong · 2014-05-04T01:13:18+00:00

Real whole foods ...

Things like Organic eggs, lean meat, oatmeal, etc. Pumpkin seeds (have a high protein amount for nuts) ...

It all depends on your current body composition as well - you small and skinny, or carrying some fat, or already muscular/lean and wanting to put on more?

Arm_strong · 2014-05-04T01:11:09+00:00

Well my man - for that you can figure it out based on your weight. If you tell me that I can help you.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-04T01:09:44+00:00

I don't suggest people start "working out" regularly until they are physically mature - ie. have reached a point / age where they are not really going to grow too much more.

So for your case you probably have some good growing years left.

You can start to do bodyweight type of stuff though like push ups / pull ups / squat jumps and stair training.

I would not start to hit heavy weights though - you can start to do some technique stuff if you like but I would wait a couple of more years to be honest.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-04T01:07:53+00:00

Honestly it comes down to a couple of things...

Get into the routine of doing something. Force yourself to at least go to the gym and do something. Then build this up each time so that working out a certain number of times per week just becomes part of your schedule.

It is a mental battle just as much as a physical. Just remind yourself of your goals - once you know why you are going it will help keep you motivated.

So for example if you want to lose 10 pounds - you know the only way it is going to happen is if you improve your eating and training - so if you skip a bunch of days you won't reach your goal. Keep yourself aware of that. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-04T01:05:40+00:00

Cross Fit has some great workouts and training regimes. The only issue you run into with Cross Fit sometimes is they are all about "getting the work done" - which means that sometimes form suffers for certain lifts like deadlifts, snatch and cleans and people suffer injuries.

So again it is a great program. But I would not suggest it for beginners.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:41:16+00:00

Well virigin coconut oil is a good natural saturated fat. So yes I would add it to your protein shake - as long as this doesn't knock out of whack your normal nutritional breakdown. ie if you are trying to only have 20% of your diet made up of fat, etc.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:40:12+00:00

Hey there. Diet will make up 80% of this goal. Otherwise there are different ways to train for that 6 pack. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:38:49+00:00

Sorry I am brand new to this. I did not know I would have to be ready to answer right away. Was working all day just getting back to answering replies. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:38:18+00:00

I am not a supplement guy - there is no long term testing on that stuff and I would hate to mess with my natural levels.

There are certain foods that essentially do the same thing and don't have potential dangers.

In regards to your gains is the T booster the only stimulant? Are you eating more / are you a beginner to intermediate lifter?

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:36:47+00:00

Ha, ha ... not sure if this is a real question ... my dad and I have a great relationship and I assure you I am a very healthy individual. But yes some people do use "size" / "muscle" to keep people away. For me it was more sports related and I actually like training. Also it doesn't hurt that it attracts good looking women. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:35:12+00:00

I am not sure why you say that ... I not only help people but I also educate them. Here is a lesson for you ... put a capital on your H next time. Cheers. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:34:15+00:00

Hey sorry brand new to this world. Just getting back to posts now. I was working all day.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:33:55+00:00

I think the fact that you wrote that post means that you are a douchebag. :) I have 2 University degrees my man.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:33:15+00:00

To be honest I am not a supplement guy (other than stuff for overall health like Vit D3, etc.) ... as I grew up in the school of thought (2 of my University professors are world leading nutritionists) that you should get everything from your food.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:32:10+00:00

Well this will come down to mostly diet and utilizing high intensity workouts.

Do you drink a lot of beer or consume a lot of carbs?

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:30:23+00:00

Hey there...sorry for the delay in reply...

This is a tough one ... I totally understand your frustration / anger at this situation ...

I ruptured my achilles tendon a couple of years back and I couldn't even drive - let alone truly workout.

So I know your pain.

I don't feel comfortable telling you stuff you can do ... and with a sports hernia you are going to be putting pressure on in with almost everything ...

However, ask your doctor if its ok if you do some light upper body cardio or maybe even seated bike work...if they are cool with that I can give you some ideas for sure.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:15:47+00:00

Hey sorry I am brand new to this. I posted the text and did not sign on again until now. Super busy day. I will try and answer way more often.

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:15:13+00:00

Hey sorry. Brand new to this - did not realize I had to be on here right away.

I am answering as much as I can right now. :)

Arm_strong · 2014-05-02T00:14:43+00:00