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    Marijuana and Bodybuilding

    in Bodybuilding and Training Talk

    Posted

    I have used cannabis (thc and CBD) religiously. It’s the only medication for me that actually calms my anxiety and ptsd. I have used it through all my preps. I found for myself that it allows my anxiety to chill out, gives me laser focus, and suppresses my appetite. Making sure I choose the right strain for me, it’s been wildly beneficial! If the psychoactive thc bothers you, CBD can be a really great option! 

    Women & proviron

    in Womens Health & Fitness

    Posted

    I am currently 2 weeks into my new cycle, I have added BT’s Proviron in at 20mg. So far I am liking the results! 

     

    I chose Proviron because I do take a weekly dose of Test E, as Proviron helps with aromatization and Test E is well known for that. I noticed my estrogen fluctuating, so I added Arimidex as well. For me, this works well. 

     

    I noticed my muscles have a sharper/clearer look (harder if you will). 

    Great choice for women!

    Intermittent Fasting - love it or think it has no benefit?

    in Nutrition, Diet and Recipes

    Posted

    On 9/3/2018 at 2:43 PM, Blitz said:

    I'm not sure I'm on the bang wagon like some people but there are two beneficial use cases in my opinion.

    During bulking to stimulate appetite. Anyone who has a hard time getting in enough quality calories can probably speak to lack of appetite during bulking. When I have issues getting the calories in a use a short term IF to back load all my calories until after 1-2pm. Starting my day at 6am, I'm literally dying to eat at this point. I keep calories the same but instead of 6am to 10pm it's 2pm to 10pm. I believe building the hunger signals kick starts the metabolism and after a couple weeks I add in another meal at 7-8am and just like that I'm up 500+ calories breaking through a wall.

     

    During contest prep towards the end when portions are low instead of following 5-6 meals a day I like to go down to 3-4 bigger meals. Pushing my first meal to 12pm helps with this. You're hungry regardless but you'll end up more satisfied condensing two meals into one.

    I do this and continue to do this as well in prep and in bulk, have used it multiple times and for me (weak stomach in the morning), it works incredibly well. 

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    High protein pumpkin spice muffins

    in Nutrition, Diet and Recipes

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, musclebeauty said:
    HIGH PROTEIN PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
     
    Great recipe for the falltime
     
    PREP TIME
    5 mins
    COOK TIME
    20 mins
    TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
     
    Yield: 12 muffins
    INGREDIENTS
    • 1⅓ cups vanilla protein powder*
    • ½ cup erythritol
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 4 egg whites (or 4 eggs’ worth of egg replacer or flax eggs)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
      1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
      2. In a large bowl, combine protein powder, erythritol, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and mix until uniform.
      3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg whites, and vanilla extract and stir until completely combined.
      4. Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups. The trick to doing this is using an ice cream scoop. It makes the process very neat and keeps the muffins the same size so they bake evenly.
      5. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool and devour.
       
      NOTES
      *I used the vanilla protein powder from Quest, but any whey/casein blend or baking-intended protein powder will do just fine. I know that almost if not all protein baking blends contain artificial sweeteners, so I know this may be a dealbreaker for some of you. But fret not! (Side note, I admire you. I also try to avoid artificial sweeteners, but alas I do cheat.) In terms of replacing the blend here, I recommend buying unsweetened/naturally sweetened whey and casein powders separately and creating your own blend with 60% whey and 40% casein. This is also a good way to save money! Now, a note for my plant-based friends. I’m head-over-heels for some vegan protein powders, namely Sun Warrior, but I’m not sure vegan powders will work here. You’ll have my eternal love and gratitude if you try this with a vegan powder and/or vegan egg replacer and report back, but proceed with caution as I have absolutely no idea if that will work.
      NUTRITION INFORMATION
      Serving size: 1 muffin Calories: 55     Protein: 10 grams

    I just bought Allmax Cinnamon French Toast Protein!! Totally making these today with it!

    How Do You Prep Your Chicken?

    in Nutrition, Diet and Recipes

    Posted

    Here is a recipe I’ve been using for awhile, love it on colder fall days. 

    Easy. Tasty. Can’t go wrong. 

    Peanut Butter Pumpkin Chicken 

    8 breasts cubed 

    3 Hooping tablespoons of Adams Crunchy PB 

    2 tbsp Soy Sauce (light or regular, or swap for non soy based)

    1/2 Cup Pumpkin puree (not the spiced) 

    2 Heads of broccoli (and any other veg you want) 

    In Wok or frying pan; 

    Cook like stir fry

    Add water to desired thickness.

     

    I also top with cashews. On a bed of rice or good on its own.

    Easy. Fast. Delicious ?

     

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    Peptides information

    in Womens Health & Fitness

    Posted

    21 hours ago, musclebeauty said:

    That sounds awesome and the mt2 let me tell you that is a great one the tanning peptide I got Jamaican black from it I was so dark I had to lighten it up cuz it actually looked unnatural but you don't get any tanning lines which is actually really nice I do like that factor and I will say this for myself anyway your sex drive actually Peaks a lot and yes I agree I like being a test guinea pig as well I have pretty much use everything that's out there at least once and some of them I got off of them thank goodness early enough that it did not have bad side effects but there are some out there that are not good for a woman and Anadrol is definitely one of them I have actually used tren as well which I did actually like it but it is very harsh I use that when I was actually powerlifting and I did that with propionate and I've used  Sustanon 250 as well. GH also is the bomb hands down...??

    GREAT to hear this feedback. I am italian and have olive skin tone, fairly dark as is but want to look like I did when I was younger, gosh I was like jamaican dark too lol. Looking forward to using it! 

    Anadrol is a no go for women IMO I agree. Yikes. I have tried it. Believe that LOL. I lasted 9 days. YIKES. Ill start a topic actually on Gauging Side Effects and learning how to mitagate them as best as possible. I think thats a huge one for us, helping one another out in the 'What happens if...' section lol.

    I too use a little tren, but as we both know for the more experienced used, at small doses. 

    Thinking of trying Sust opposed to only Enth for Test. See if I like it any better. Test is my hands down fav of course next to Var, and Win.. and primo... lol.

    Very excited for peps!

     

    Introduction

    in Introduction

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Swolesquad said:

    Hey guys,

    im from Victoria bc been training on and off about 7 years but really taken my diet and training seriously the past 3 years. I’m planning to compete in classic physique. I’ve been using aas on and off about 5 years. I’m willing to talk about gear, nutrition , supps and my personal experience. The bodybuilding scene in Victoria is small and a tight nit community. Feel free to shoot me a message with any questions you have. 

     

     

    Glad to have you here hun! Super happy to have you here! WELCOME TO THE NL FAMILY!

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    Cannabis; THC and CBD for the modern bodybuiler

    in Supplements

    Posted

    Cannabis; THC and CBD Use for the Modern Bodybuilder

    - msclmama

     

    "When we get rid of the stereotype that marijuana is bad for athletes because it makes them lazy, unmotivated and perpetually munching, what truth is there that marijuana really affects bodybuilding? This article goes into how weed affects the growth hormone, testosterone and estrogen to show the truth about training with Mary Jane. "


    I have grabbed a few pieces of info from various sites as well as my own insertions of what I have found myself from using Cannabis; THC and CBD personally for numerous preps. Here is a bit of information on my experiences as well as some scientific research backing it. In this article I am going to also discuss the differences of THC and CBD used as supplementation.

    You may be asking the following questions: Will it slow down my gains? Will it make me fatter? Will it help me lose weight? Are there any serious health effects I should be worried about?

    From the science, it seems to depend on your body and on how much you smoke (or what you smoke/ingest).

    But here’s what we know so far.

    The kinds of factors that affect bodybuilding are things such as growth hormone, testosterone levels and estrogen. To find out how much marijuana actually affects bodybuilding, we need to know how it interferes with these hormones in the body. In this article you’ll find out the ways that training with Mary Jane affects muscle growth and bodybuilding.

    Arny Did it!
    Yes, Arnold. The 7 time Mr. Olympia and one of the most popular men on the planet smoked weed during his prime (probably not very often though).

    Everyone remembers the video of Arnold Schwarzenegger holding a joint, and is still probably wondering if it really was a blunt. What is the real truth behind marijuana and bodybuilding? While some say that it slows down the muscle building process, others swear by it as an enhancement both before and after a workout. It is generally well known in the muscle building community that too much alcohol definitely stands in the way of the sport, but can the same be said about marijuana?
     

    It gives you the munchies, so it’s perfect for Bulking Season!

    ** personal note; I noticed it actually stopped my cravings depending if I smoked while in prep or off season, depending on the strain whether it be indica or sativa and how you may personally react on either, most people do experience munchies which is great for bulking**

    Science tells us that the cannabinoids in weed stimulate the neurons (POMCs) in the hypothalamus section of our brains that make us hungry.

    In a study by The American Journal of Science, weed can actually have the opposite effect by contributing to weight loss, and providing temporary cravings at best.

     

    There are subjective examples of bodybuilders who have smoked (or are smoking) regularly and making gains

    We aren’t going to waste your time with non-conclusive scientific stuff.  Instead, we have real accounts from bodybuilders who have smoked while working out.

    For example, in the following video, Artemus Dolgin, a pretty well known bodybuilder, explains his regular use of marijuana during his training sessions.


     

    Does marijuana affect muscle growth?

    When we are talking about muscle growth, the main things we are concerned with are the growth hormone, estrogen and testosterone. Although cannabis has effects in other parts of the body, for the sake of bodybuilding, these are the most important factors. There is also the way that marijuana affects the user’s ability to burn fat. So how exactly does marijuana affect these growth hormones?

    Marijuana’s effect on testosterone is small and short lived, meaning it only decreases the level of testosterone for a short while, after which they return to normal. There are some studies that show frequent or heavy users can experience a more long-term drop, but the levels still stay within the normal range. A study has shown that marijuana use can boost estrogen levels, but only at extremely high doses.

    ** very very small clinical doses, for most of us are AAS users and use exogenous hormones, really do not need to worry about this**

    There are no real studies to suggest how marijuana affects the growth hormone, except when extremely high and extremely pure doses of THC are administered. In this circumstance, the levels of growth hormone are lowered. However, one study even suggests that smoking two joints can actually causes the levels of GH to increase (This made me laugh, but sure? See, not all studies are overly accurate either).

    None of this evidence says much about the way marijuana affects the levels of these hormones because the results are generally inconclusive. In order for there to be serious repercussions in the body, the levels of these hormones need to change significantly, and stay that way for extended periods of time. This is not really the case with marijuana, as it doesn’t seem to affect the hormone in that way.

     

    Different ways to ingest cannabis

    Having said all of this, there are obvious effects to the body when cannabis is ingested through smoking. Not only are the lungs affected, but the movement of oxygen to the cells is also affected, making workouts particularly hard. The effect of smoking weed on the lungs can cause an athlete to tire quickly and the muscles can get sore quickly if there is a lack of oxygen to the cells.

    If you are an athlete and are choosing to use marijuana, then it should be ingested in a way that is softer on the body, such as vaporizing, edibles or oils. These are more health conscious options for those who are working closely with the body.

    ** I know members here can gladly discuss how they personally use different methods; Vapour through Volcano, Shatter through a pen.. **

     

    Not all stoners are created equal

    The lazy answer to the question of training with Mary Jane is that smoking weed will affect your training by making you lazy and unmotivated. And always eating because you have the munchies. Of course, some are affected this way, but that’s not the truth about all those who use weed.

    For some, marijuana will be a great way to relax post work-out, especially because it can ease muscle soreness. It is a great way to relax the body and the mind after a hard session at the gym. Some also say that using marijuana before a workout allows them to focus better on their task and go “deeper” in their training. On the other hand, some say that using marijuana before a workout makes them tired quickly, and as a result their focus and attention decrease.

    The way that marijuana affects mood is different for different people, and from this perspective, we will never know whether marijuana is good for bodybuilders or not. That is a matter of personal preference.  But there is no real evidence out there to suggest that cannabis affects any of the hormones that are most important to bodybuilders, such as the growth hormones, estrogen and testosterone, making it completely safe to use without affecting muscle growth.

    I hope this has enlightened some!

    **CBD**

     

    WHAT IS CBD OIL?

    Before you can make an educated decision about whether to add CBD oil into your fitness and/or bodybuilding workout regimen you need to know what it is. CBD oil is made from marijuana plants. Now before you stop reading because you have no interest in using an illegal drug, which is very smart and responsible, be aware that CBD oil is not an illegal substance.

    Most people have heard of marijuana plants that give a person a “buzzed” feeling which is caused by the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is a psychoactive chemical. CBD is a different chemical, also known as Cannabidiol. This active compound does not have any psychoactive chemical and comes with many health benefits, according to limited studies.

    HOW CAN I USE CBD TO GROW MUSCLE?

    Our bodies do not naturally grow muscle. It is one of the most challenging tasks of a bodybuilder and a fitness conscious person. We have catabolic hormones in our bodies that break muscle mass down. In order to reverse that issue a person needs to take anti-catabolic supplements.

    CBD supplements could help a person accomplish that goal, by lowering the number of catabolic hormones in a person’s body. With lower catabolic hormones a person’s body will not be able to break down muscle mass as quickly allowing a person to increase his or her muscle mass.

     HELPFUL TIPS

    • For the best results a person should avoid caffeine. Caffeine can increase cortisol levels.
    • It is recommended that a person does not use supplements with caffeine.
    • CBD supplements should be used if you’re stressed out, smoke or have the flu or cold.

    CAN CBD HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS?

    Absolutely, CBD is the opposite of your typical THC marijuana that makes you want to eat more. CBD has shown the ability to help regulate a person’s blood sugar levels. With regulated blood sugar levels there is less fat-storing hormones produced by the pancreas in a person’s body resulting in less fat being stored. Since more fat can be burned off as energy there will be less fat cells in a person’s body.

    Along the same lines a person who is anxious on a regular basis can throw their cortisol levels out of whack. A person with cortisol levels too high or too low end up with unpleasant symptoms. One of those symptoms can be increase in weight, which most of us try to avoid. CBD oils or supplements can help regulate a person’s cortisol levels so that they peak when they are supposed to and lower at appropriate times.

    Both of these pieces combined, regulated blood sugar levels and cortisol levels can help a person lose weight safely and appropriately.


     

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    taptalk?

    in Suggestions

    Posted

    On 8/16/2018 at 7:41 AM, OLYMPIC said:

    would members be interested if we incoporated tapatalk,basically accessing forums via mobile aswell through an app

    This would be awesome!

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    Peptides information

    in Womens Health & Fitness

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, OLYMPIC said:

    what are you running?


    I am going to run the following (fol your protocols listed). Unless, Muscle Beauty you would like to recommend dosing any different for a woman or what you would recommend for dosing.

    The following I will be running:
    Ipamorlin
    TB - 500
    CJC 1295

    And popping my Mt2 cherry as well ? 

    And once I start GH I will also write about that, starting peps first.. then adding the GH. Should really help put some quality size on this off season! Very excited to write reviews. I love being a guinea pig what can I say lol!

    Bodytech https://bodytechpharma.com

    in Steroid Lab Reviews

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, Swolesquad said:

    I’m a friend of msclmama. I haven’t personally used bt yet but will be trying to product soon. Read tons a good reviews. Also eager to try the gh and see how it works compared to some of the stuff I use here in b.c. I will post a review after a few weeks of use to see how my body reacts 

    Thanks hun! We are happy to have you on board! 

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