The ask 3J anything thread!!! Q & A with 3J

[3J]

Sorry i had to chime in on this, you will not get to that ""MONSTER"" status if you dont squat and deadlift when your starting out, its a must in my opinion, and once your already there, then sure you can workaround those exercises and maintain, especially if your injured now and cant do them, but for anyone starting out, you must squat and deadlift. Thats my take, and im sure those monster your speaking about who cant squat and dead now due to injury all have made squats and deads a staple in their training back when they were not injured and just starting out.

again just my 2 cents, and i stayed in a holiday inn express last night!

i dont disagree with you presser... they are amazing workouts but there are ways, less optimally of course, to get around them..

i have a friend who hasn't squatted or deadlifted in years.. but his legs are monsterous because he does alternative lifts to combat the issue..

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and he specifically said upper body.. we are not talking full body here

 

[EMW14]

3J, there's a discussion about supplements in which glutamine and creatine are specifically mentioned here:
http://www.musclechemistry.com/uplo...um/79853-replies-post-should-interesting.html

What are your thoughts on these?

I'll add some more detail, copied my post from the aforementioned thread:
My wife's trainer and nutritionist has her taking 30g of the stuff a day and said anyone over 40 who's training should be. They are both 100% natural.

So I decided to try it. Now for context and to relate this specifically to PUMPED's original post, I am only on a TRT dose of test and nothing else in the way of AAS. A TRT dose for me is anywhere from 175 to 250 mg a week depending on where it came from (pharmacy vs "elsewhere" - I find the pharmacy supplied test MUCH stronger than the UGL variety). I'm 5-10, 200 and roughly 10 or 11%.

The glutamine at that dose is VERY effective at reducing muscle soreness from workouts. It provides a serious boost in energy without the jitters. However, it also got so it was causing sleep problems, and I developed a twitch in one tricep, which may or may not have been related. I cut the dose in half, to 15g a day and still had problems sleeping and still had the twitch. Stayed off it until the sleep problem went away, and eventually the tricep twitch also went away. I'm thinking the twitch may have been simple fatigue (been working a lot the last 7 or so months and really dragging ass). I've started to reintroduce the glutamine at more like 10g a day and see what happens.

I'm not sure what else it's supposed to do besides the energy and muscle soreness? My wife reports no sleep problems from it, and she's been taking 30g a day for 7 or 8 weeks now. Her trainer also reports no effect on sleep (both female, maybe obviously, lol).

I had been taking creatine a couple years ago, I think at 5g a day, and really didn't notice any effect from it one way or the other, except a little bloating. I am gluten intolerant, so it's possible that may have been the cause of the bloating ,if there was some gluten in the creatine...

I'll also add that I'm 46, 5-10, 200 lbs at roughly 10 or 11 %. I don't count calories, measure food, etc. But diet consists mainly of meats, veggies, rice ( brown mainly but also white ), potatoes, eggs and oatmeal.

 

[3J]

3J, there's a discussion about supplements in which glutamine and creatine are specifically mentioned here:
http://www.musclechemistry.com/uplo...um/79853-replies-post-should-interesting.html

What are your thoughts on these?

I'll add some more detail, copied my post from the aforementioned thread:
My wife's trainer and nutritionist has her taking 30g of the stuff a day and said anyone over 40 who's training should be. They are both 100% natural.

So I decided to try it. Now for context and to relate this specifically to PUMPED's original post, I am only on a TRT dose of test and nothing else in the way of AAS. A TRT dose for me is anywhere from 175 to 250 mg a week depending on where it came from (pharmacy vs "elsewhere" - I find the pharmacy supplied test MUCH stronger than the UGL variety). I'm 5-10, 200 and roughly 10 or 11%.

The glutamine at that dose is VERY effective at reducing muscle soreness from workouts. It provides a serious boost in energy without the jitters. However, it also got so it was causing sleep problems, and I developed a twitch in one tricep, which may or may not have been related. I cut the dose in half, to 15g a day and still had problems sleeping and still had the twitch. Stayed off it until the sleep problem went away, and eventually the tricep twitch also went away. I'm thinking the twitch may have been simple fatigue (been working a lot the last 7 or so months and really dragging ass). I've started to reintroduce the glutamine at more like 10g a day and see what happens.

I'm not sure what else it's supposed to do besides the energy and muscle soreness? My wife reports no sleep problems from it, and she's been taking 30g a day for 7 or 8 weeks now. Her trainer also reports no effect on sleep (both female, maybe obviously, lol).

I had been taking creatine a couple years ago, I think at 5g a day, and really didn't notice any effect from it one way or the other, except a little bloating. I am gluten intolerant, so it's possible that may have been the cause of the bloating ,if there was some gluten in the creatine...

I'll also add that I'm 46, 5-10, 200 lbs at roughly 10 or 11 %. I don't count calories, measure food, etc. But diet consists mainly of meats, veggies, rice ( brown mainly but also white ), potatoes, eggs and oatmeal.

this is your major problem.. alot of people make this mistake.. how could you know if the glutamine or creatine is helping when you dont have a controlled environment to test in it??

think of the scientific method.. its always done in a controlled environment.. if your caloric intake is varying because youre not keeping track of it, then how could you know if another variable x is the cause of the progress, or lack of progress that youre seeing from it??

the number 1 rule in bodybuilding is consistency.. without keeping some type of static diet either based on macros or just eating the same things at the same weight daily, youre lost

1. 30g glutamine is an obscene amount.. i dont know what the guy is thinking.. but thats his business.. ive never told a client to go over 5g post workout..

2. i agree with creatine.. though it has proven benefits it bloats you and gives kidneys a hard time

 

[drtbear67]

Got one for you. I started to up my carbs and protein to add muscle during the winter. I am type two diabetic and within a few weeks... bam. My blood sugar was up to 396. I had been off all of my meds for over a year. I am back on ER metformin and a BP med. What can I do to add mass without adding the carbs? FYI - I am a 49yr man, with a body that has been used and abused. I swear if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. LOL L4, L5 and S1 are fused, Knees are bone on bone and tears in both shoulders. Oh hell, lets go to the gym!!!

 

[3J]

Got one for you. I started to up my carbs and protein to add muscle during the winter. I am type two diabetic and within a few weeks... bam. My blood sugar was up to 396. I had been off all of my meds for over a year. I am back on ER metformin and a BP med. What can I do to add mass without adding the carbs? FYI - I am a 49yr man, with a body that has been used and abused. I swear if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. LOL L4, L5 and S1 are fused, Knees are bone on bone and tears in both shoulders. Oh hell, lets go to the gym!!!

interesting..

so when you were cutting what was your fasting glucose?? what are your current stats??
what is your caloric intake and macros for bulking?

 

[drtbear67]

My fasting bs reading were 90 to 100 every morning. I got down to 197lbs for my last show. I am right now at 247 as of this morning and was eating about 4000 calories with 40 pro, 50 carbs, 10 fats.

 

[THE GRU]

High doses of creatine causes blood in the urine.

this is your major problem.. alot of people make this mistake.. how could you know if the glutamine or creatine is helping when you dont have a controlled environment to test in it??

think of the scientific method.. its always done in a controlled environment.. if your caloric intake is varying because youre not keeping track of it, then how could you know if another variable x is the cause of the progress, or lack of progress that youre seeing from it??

the number 1 rule in bodybuilding is consistency.. without keeping some type of static diet either based on macros or just eating the same things at the same weight daily, youre lost

1. 30g glutamine is an obscene amount.. i dont know what the guy is thinking.. but thats his business.. ive never told a client to go over 5g post workout..

2. i agree with creatine.. though it has proven benefits it bloats you and gives kidneys a hard time

 

[yellow snow]

High doses of creatine causes blood in the urine.

That is news to me, how high are you talking about?

 

[3J]

My fasting bs reading were 90 to 100 every morning. I got down to 197lbs for my last show. I am right now at 247 as of this morning and was eating about 4000 calories with 40 pro, 50 carbs, 10 fats.

ok.. and with that 4k calorie diet what was your fasting glucose??

people need to understand that its not carbs that are the enemy but portion size and total calories have to be considered..

99% of my type 2 diabetic clients come off their meds on a carb cycle with me.. BUT THATS WHEN THEY ARE CUTTING

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That is news to me, how high are you talking about?

too much creatine, not enough water.. kidney problems..

 

[3J]

who's next?? keep em coming!

 

[KngShisa]

Is there a difference between regular whole oats vs. one minute whole oats (not instant packets, but 1 minute oats that have been twice rolled so they are thinner/cook faster). I like using these in my whey shakes when I don't have time to eat since they soak up the water nicely...

 

[yellow snow]

3J what are your thought on Probiotics?

 

[3J]

Is there a difference between regular whole oats vs. one minute whole oats (not instant packets, but 1 minute oats that have been twice rolled so they are thinner/cook faster). I like using these in my whey shakes when I don't have time to eat since they soak up the water nicely...

The answer comes in the ingredients. Based on what you buy there could be a number of unnecessary things in it.. Check your ingredients.. That list should be very very short. I personally always buy regular whole oats..

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3J what are your thought on Probiotics?

Use when necessary.. If your gut flora is not balanced use it.. Perfect example, when you take a cycle of antibiotics taking probiotics afterwords will help bring balance back to your gut. Remember that the body has done a wonderful job of balancing the flora in your gut for thousands of years. It's usually man made environmental factors that cause a need for it

 

[3J]

whos next?

 

[yellow snow]

Is there anything that you can do to preserve muscle during fasted cardio? I know taking BCAA or anything else isn't fasted cardio, but was wondering in your opinion what is the best way to preserve muscle while getting the most fat burning going on as possible.

 

[3J]

Is there anything that you can do to preserve muscle during fasted cardio? I know taking BCAA or anything else isn't fasted cardio, but was wondering in your opinion what is the best way to preserve muscle while getting the most fat burning going on as possible.

two words.. low intensity

fasted cardio should never be high intensity.. i dont recommend having your heart rate go over 130.. keep it steady state..

usually a brisk incline walk is all you need..

 

[yellow snow]

What do you use for sleep when you get into single digit body fat? I get to a certain point and my body fights me so bad I have a hard time falling asleep. Then when I finally do I can only sleep for a couple of hours before waking back up.

I have tried many natural things, like melatonin, Kava and L- tryptophan. Tryptophan at a high enough dose on an empty stomach has worked the best, but was wondering if there are any other things you recommend?

 

[3J]

What do you use for sleep when you get into single digit body fat? I get to a certain point and my body fights me so bad I have a hard time falling asleep. Then when I finally do I can only sleep for a couple of hours before waking back up.

I have tried many natural things, like melatonin, Kava and L- tryptophan. Tryptophan at a high enough dose on an empty stomach has worked the best, but was wondering if there are any other things you recommend?

my secret weapon for this is russian made doxylamine..

the us stuff is no where close to as powerful as the russian stuff.. once a year i go to armenia where you can buy it otc.. i dont know if you can get it on the net..

that shit puts me out better than ambian

what is it that keeps you from sleeping? is it hunger?

 

[yellow snow]

what is it that keeps you from sleeping? is it hunger?

Yes somehow my body knows when I don't eat enough and it doesn't have anything to do with "tricking my body" with fiberous ingredients. I have tried drinking kava tea with guar gum to fill my belly, body still knows, I have tried physillium fiber, 3 cups of alfaalfa sprouts; somehow my body just knows when I am low fat and low calorie.

 

[3J]

if youre not experiencing actual hunger pains i think it might be in your head..

unless youre running something like tren that causes insomnia? or taking certain meds with that side effect?