Sup guys. As I just made my first post a few days ago I figured I might as well introduce myself.
1.) Your age. 27
2.) How long have you been training? Since I was probably 16. Not all of it has been bodybuilding. I'd say I have a solid 6 years of bodybuilding experience though it hasn't all been consecutive.
3.) Do I want a beach body or want to be competitve? I suppose I fall somewhere in the middle. Might consider competing for fun someday but for now I don't think that's my calling in life. I generally only compete with myself and always try to make new gains.
4.) Your current diet. I've tried different things in the past. When I first started training (around age 16) I knew nothing about diet. Not supprisingly I made few gains. When bodybuilding realy started to work for me was when someone explained to me how surplus calories were needed for gaining muscle mass. I've tried following some diets down to every last detail and I've tried the less strict approach of keeping the protein levels up, watch carbs before bedtime, and eat what you're body tells you you need. To answer the question though currently my diet isn't the greatest since I kicked my girlfriend out. My own cooking is detestable.
5.) Your current training program. I modified the program that's in the growth principles for beginners sticky thread (found here:
http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/articles-forum/1158-growth-principles-beginners.html )I was followng the principles closely for a while and got good results out of it. I modified it to 1 powerlift set per exercise (3-5 reps, more than 5 and it wasn't heavy enough) followed by 3 BB sets (more than 10 reps and it wasn't heavy enough) and i'm continuing to get good results from it.
6.) Have you studied the subject. Yes, I did what I feel was sufficient research and sufficient training before I ever considered the other way. I don't consider myself an expert but even amongst experts there's always arguments about the best way to use what.
7.) How it will effect me when I get older. Reports vary. I've heard everything from not at all to I've already got 1 foot in the grave. I think the real answer lies somewhere in the middle. It seems for most people who take the recommended amount of downtime (I always do, no exceptions) the future side effects are little to none.
8.) Am I open to critism? Yes. If you think i'm a dumbass and my diet and training are absolutely terrible I want to know. I'd appreciate helpful suggestions on ways in which i can improve though.
9.) Am I willing to listen to more experience people? Totally.
10.) Your current stats and pictures! 5'9" 215 lbs. Just finished bulking, got what I consider to be good results. I'll admit I tend to carry fat around my midsection, especially when bulking, getting rid of that fat is my next goal. I stopped cardio completely while bulking and I don't think I'm gonna try that again. I'm upping the cardio now to twice a week, 30 minutes minimum, HR anywhere from 155 to 195. I wish I could give you an accurate body fat percentage but I don't have any reliable way to measure. I can tell you I can see protuding veins in my forearms up to about the midpoint of my biceps. I can see abdominal outlines but definately not a perfect 6 pack. Maybe I'll post some pics another time, I'm late for the gym and starting to panic.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm sorry for making my first post a question about AAS but sometimes you just need an answer fast and I knew I could find experience here. I always do a search before posting on any forum but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.
This may warrant a new thread but I'm curious about what you guys think about the cardio heart rate. I've heard anything over 135 and I'm burning muscle but I think the higher heart rate is a much better workout for your heart.
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I look at this sport not like playing game. I look at it more serious than that, because I want to live a healthy productive life. I am not against AAS use, just people depending on that only for thier goals, instead of good old fashion hard work.
