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1) my back and shoulders and traps, and found two knots one on either trap and one underneath the left-hand side shoulder bone thingy. This was borought on by me being un able to even lift the olympic bar on its own some weeks ago. Pain just shot straight through my left hand shoulder. Evidently, it had nothing to do with the shoulder, but rather muscle tightness and this knot underneath the left hand side shoulder/arm bone. Anyway, since she looked at my back and all the knots, I can now lift normally again. 2) She's done the forearms since picking up free weights started to become a problem. I would feel this sharp pain which felt like it ran down the side of the lower arms bones, infact, she said its where the muscle attaches on the bone. Again, no pain lifting weights again. 3) Most recently, my thighs, calves and ham strings, all of which are/were so tight and hard. They are a little better now, but she has told me not to work legs until next week. So shes looking at them again on friday along with my butt muscles. Now the butt muscles will be interesting since I hope she does not notice the pin holes from the injections... but we'll see. I need them looked at because there is also musscle tightness there which are causing my feet to turn outwards ever so slightly. So to be honest, there is not much of me left that she has not seen lol Anyway, this is all caused by a years worth of training. Thanks James. Quote:
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Anyway, i think i might try some bars. Thanks for all your suggestions. I am starting to sort my diet out now. Next i just need to get into a routine of preparing it. Quote:
Thanks for your suggestions folks! Today's Workout Since i am not allowed to do legs this week, I did some chest work and odd exercises i have not done for ages. My trainer was not there today. I had a really good workout and can confirm that the strength is definetly improving well. Its definetly gone up even in the last few days. Coming Up Right, just injected my second Sustanon earler so that good. Tomorrow I might have the bio stat test ready for saturday's update. Firday I have another leg massage and the dreaded butt massage, so i hope she makes no comments about the injection sites, and lastly, saturday is the phase 5 update. Thanks for reading! Marc __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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A note to the newbies,... If you're not accustomed to taking high doses of amino acids,it is normal to experience some"intestinal distress"(i.e.,don't get too far away from a toilet)during the 1st.2 days.If it persists after that;it may be the wrong protein powder for you.Serious stomach gas&bloating is a sign things aren't being digested properly. |
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p.s.Hulkmuscle I can't beLEEEEEVE you used Russian Bear!That stuff is lethal! |
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*stamps foot petulantly* Yeesh...that stuff killed me inside...you don't wanna know. Even with lactaid tablets! __________________ What's wrong with wanting more? If you can fly, then soar! With all there is, why settle for Just a piece of sky? The Follies of Greg |
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Scott __________________ In a world of old memories... There's no room for visitors. - Nobuhiro Watsuki |
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__________________ What's wrong with wanting more? If you can fly, then soar! With all there is, why settle for Just a piece of sky? The Follies of Greg |
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Even worse,.... ...I once tried a protein powder from Bob Hofmann(anybody remember Bob Hofmann?)I decided to cool it in the'fridge.It turned into a concrete block.I can't imagine what it had planned for my stomach! |
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Morning Guys. Yeah I have looked up Russian Bear Weight Gainer by Vitol, assuming thats what we are talking about here. Sounds like a SERIOUS weight gainer to me... 292 grams of Protein and 5000 calories per serving! Only from what i have read, you mix it with one gallon of milk/water, which is simply mad. Thus, most people by the looks of it make up one serving for the day and divide it into three. Scott, is this how you take the stuff? and I assume you have had no digestion problems with this stuff? The only problem i have, having done a quick search on the net, is that we don't seem to sell the stuff here in the uk... doh! Sounds like a very good weight gainer although I am VERY dubious about its claims of adding no fat what-so-ever. Quote:
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Oh, Brian (UKBeefy), thanks for the protein bar suggestion, think i'll try that. What with 50g protein per bar, it sounds great. Just hope its not too foul tasting. How many do you take a day and at what times? Thanks all! Marc __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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Those Peak Body Pro 50 bars are available in the shops now - my gym sells them singly so you could try them for taste first. I find them fine especially the chocolate ones. That UK website seems to be the cheapest place |
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Hey Marc, don't panic about the porridge. Its ok to make it with milk and add sugar or syrup or if you don't like doing that then add dried fruit. Although there are simple sugars there, if you eat it in the morning then you will burn off those sugars during the day and gradually release the complex carbs throughout the day. |
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I make my porridge with half milk half water and add dried fruit at the start eg Sultanas, raisins etc. Also I use syrup or sugar in small quantities. If you want stomach churning porridge a mate of mine eats what he calls power porridge which is made with water to which he adds egg whites and microwaves the whole lot. The smell is really rather unique... |
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Actually, the porridge/oatmeal thing is GREAT if you do it properly. First, you should make sure that you use large-flake oats, not the "minute oats" or "quick oats" or the pre-pacakged stuff that you can do in the microwave. The whole point of eating them is to consume some big ol' grains -- and if you get the quick- or minute-oats, then they've been pretty heavily processed. Then, I'd recommend that you cook them on the stove-top and not in the microwave. I really prefer the texture that way: it doesn't get gloopy. Finally, I throw dried or frozen fruits in while it cooks -- I particularly love cranberries blueberries or rhubarb (frozen), or raisins or something like that... Then toss in a bit of brown sugar or cinnamon or whatever when it's done. Delicious! Give it a shot... - J. __________________ 6'3", 225#, growth-oriented lifter. Inquisitive guy looking for compatriots for workouts, growth tips and conversation. http://www.bigmuscle.com/~massingUP |
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Great Caesar's Ghost!!! I can't say much Marcus because I'm running on empty. But Wow!! you have had a lot happen in the last few days! I'll be back soon. It will take me a bit to catch up with the rest of your thread. __________________ -ottomun6- It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines and get in there! |
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Thanks for all your suggestions guys. Dietary/Supplementation Changes It would appear this week on the BB thread we have been talking about improving ones diet in order to get the most out of ones digestion system and thus absorb the most nutrition out of what we eat in a bid to improve the muscle building process. As I have mentioned before, Dereck Anthony (assumed one of his RP reps) mentioned somewhere on one of his threads here (can't locate it) that he was using Syntol which apparently claims to, and i quote, "Increases Intestinal Nutrient Absorption ". Anyway, so having found to find a UK supplier I emailed Swnutra which told me that there was indeed a UK sister company. Anyway, in a bid to improve my nutritional uptake i thought i'd order some and see how i get on. For those of you in the Uk, the sister comany is here. Its ?45 for 180 tabs, so quite expressive, but Derek said that all he was using was Syntol, Steroids, and a good bulking diet, and as i have said before, I suspect that my digestion system problems is the missing key now to huge muscle gains. Anyway, I'll post the revised dietary plan tomorrow along with the phase 5 update, as well as listing the other supplements im taking and an explanation as to why im taking them and how they help. E.g. HMB, ZMA etc. Yep, so now i've cut down the weight gainer and all protein shakes for that matter to one a day until such time as my digestion system is back in order. To be honest, this is a fine oppotunity to look for natural alternative, like much more solid foods rather than quick shakes. BTW, Brian (UKBeefy), i have ordered a box of all chocolate Pro 50 bars as suggested. I'm taking the risk since im sure they wont taste too bad and i need to get things moving, and get off shakes ASAP. So thanks guys. Update on its way TOMORROW! Marc __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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Aren't you making HUGE muscle gains? |
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i think Mark you will have made quite a bit of progress but do remember that you are working from a particular genetic makeup which you can't change roids or no roids. Having met you, you are a naturally fairly lean person (certainly compared to me) and to me would be in the "hard gainer" camp. This does not mean you won't grow big but you are naturally lean and athletic with good tone. Whereas someone like me I think does not find it hard to put weight on but faces an uphill struggle to get in anyway lean. We are just different that's all. You have the advantage as you grow that your muscles are more visible on your frame rather than just getting more and more the beefy shape that I seem to get. It might be worth getting some proper nutritional advice from someone. I wonder if you need to just up the calorific intake rather than just add the protein. That is just me talking! |
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Okay so I'm excited. It's TODAY!!!!! (Can't wait.) |
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Today And "today" is almost over in the UK!! Marco, are you asleep at the switch? |
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Besides, the boy has a life and who knows, maybe something came up... __________________ http://www.scott-safier.us "Stand firm for what you believe in until or unless logic or experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there's no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." Daria |
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Phase 5 :: Flex Video 1 Hehe, I'm a tease hey... Phase 5 Update :: Flex Video 1 I wanted to make this update special bringing you guys all the usual info and pics etc, but my camara has really pissed me off tonight since for some reason its shooting everything really dark, and its not the lighting, the camara usually copes well in low light levels. Obviously I've taken a lot of shots with it but being that im a perfectionist, I won't release any to you guys until im happy with the way look. Having spent like 3 hours playing with the silly camara, i have given up for tonight but will post the phase 5 main pics and info either tomorrow or within a day or two from now. However, so as to keep to my promises I'm going to leave you with a video i have taken tonight of me flexing. Hopefully, you'll be able to tell me if i have grown or not. I apologize for bad quality of the video, I will release a better one of me flexing very shortly as soon as i have figured out why its being so f'ing stupid! Ok, guys, here it is >> Phase 5 Flex Video 1 << BTW, its 33Mb. as i could not be bothered to compress this one since i'm going to deliver to you guys some much better stuff very soon. Right, I'm going to leave the details, thoughts and the usual closing of phase summary until i've delievered the full set of media (hopefully tomorrow). Enjoy and please be COMPLETELY frank about what you think when seeing any media (like the video). I'm counting on you guys to give me your HONEST thoughts. So please critique away! Thanks Marc __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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Oh, before i forget, Musclebaz, you gift will be used in the main patch of media (hopefully due tomorrow). Thanks again mate. As for the rest of you, all will be revealed tomorrow __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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Marco. Speechless. Holy crap. You've grown. Wow. Love the shoulders. Is it me or are they broader? (Love the flexing shots... Where's the double bi front tho?) Looking big. Can't wait to see the rest. Gordon. p.s. need another sponsor? WOOF! |
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DUDE YOU'RE GETTING HUGE! Well worth the wait and take care. And have fun being a tease at all the parties you're invited to. __________________ http://www.scott-safier.us "Stand firm for what you believe in until or unless logic or experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there's no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." Daria |
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Tried downloading the vid on my Treo but it's too big. Guess I'll have to wait in suspense until my train gets back from visiting the hospital. Looking forward to seeing the vid Marco! __________________ What's wrong with wanting more? If you can fly, then soar! With all there is, why settle for Just a piece of sky? The Follies of Greg |
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I've still got the image in my head of him flexing for us. Wish you could have spoken a little. Love the accent.. You're getting big. Well, not just big, but BIG BIG. Keep it up man. Looking forward to more pics. Gordo. |
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anticipppppppp....... Hey Marco - Looks like your posing in a darkroom. Can't see much detail, but it looks like you're thickening in a steady manner. It kind of reminds me of my own build. Sort of an "on your way" build, except yours took a year to build, and mine took 8. Imagine your body stretched out on a 5'11" 190lb. frame. Also, you've kept a lean waist, and where you've got a sleek, strong looking lower back, mine's got a layer of fat. You look like you're flexxing the quads, but they aren't in the shot. The most frustrating thing about some bodybuilding contest vids is when the bodybuilder is showing off one muscle group and the cameraman is drooling over another. In this case, you're the cameraman, so if it isn't in the shot, I'd say don't bother flexxing it. Thanks for sticking with the mpeg format. My Mac loves you for it Looking forward to more. Please |
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Hey Marc - thanks for posting the vid...there's definitely some good improvement there! You're looking thick in the chest...and shoulders...and arms...and back... ok all over, LOL. It seems like you've had a lot going on lately but you've still been able to work hard and make some solid gains. Keep up the good work big guy... |
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Good progress Mark! Finally got a chance to see the vid. One bit of advice: ask your lighting designer to hit you with something brighter. Maybe a nice hot pink. As the saying goes, "If life is a stage, I want better lighting." When you got it, flaunt it baby, flaunt it! __________________ What's wrong with wanting more? If you can fly, then soar! With all there is, why settle for Just a piece of sky? The Follies of Greg |
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one more voice Definitely thicker and denser all over, still retained a trim waist which is good. - onwards, and onwards for you Marco, thanks for the post. |
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Phase 5 :: Main Flex Video Firstly, thanks to you all for your supportive comments. Post Responses Quote:
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Thanks for all your motivating comments. Phase 5 :: Main Flex Video Right, since you guys have motivated me soo much with your very supportive comments, and since the first video was, well, not great quality, i thought i would do a bit of video editing and what not and bring you something special. Hopefully you should see if i have gained any size more clearly now. This time, being that the video is just less than 37mb and nearly 7 minuets long, your getting much more for your money as it were. Please bear in mind that the leg shots at the end are not so good, but at least you should get some idea how they have come along. Oh and i can now publicly say thank you to Musclebaz for making me those black posers featured in the movie. As you can see, they fit very well. Right, are you sitting comfortably, have you got your speakers on and volume up, and and door shut (assuming you have other people around)... If yes to all the above, then we may begin... >> Click Here to begin << Right, hopefully you'll all be able to view it. If too many people have problems viewing it, I will re-encode it into something more friendly (MPG etc). Thanks for watching, Marc P.S. Full info update coming soon... __________________ "Life is what you make of it" ... "Every problem encountered is an opportunity in disguise" ... .:: Website:www.marcomus.com | Email: [email protected] ::. .:: Pics & Movie clip Media | BB Progress Thread ::. |
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Two Thumps Up! [color=#000000]Those most highly anticipated preview on this site has finally been released! [/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]All I can say is oh my gosh Marc! WOWWWWWWWW! [/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]That was the best film I have seen all year! BRAVO! Standing Ovation! I loved it! Two Thumps Up!...hehe. You might want to enter that into a short film festival! [/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]You should also think of selling this ?music video? to the artist in the background music you used. I think it would be a huge hit! Hehehe. [/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]I love the day and night shots timed to the music. You have def made HUGE progress!!!!! Those biceps, chest, legs oh my! And those posers! Oh my god! WOW![/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]Keep up the great work in the gym! Stay safe! [/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]Congratulations! *Hugs*[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000]Lou [/color] [color=#000000][/color] |
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Ok no idea why that came out in black: Repost in white: The most highly anticipated preview on this site has finally been released! All I can say is OH MY GOSH MARC! WOWWWWWWWW! That the best film I have seen all year! BRAVO! Standing Ovation! I loved it! Two Thumps Up!...hehe. You might want to enter that into a short film festival! You should also think of selling this "music video" to the artist in the background music you used. I think it would be a huge hit! Hehehe. I love the day and night shots timed to the music! You have def made HUGE progress!!! Those biceps, chest and legs OH MY! And those posers! Oh my god! WOW! Keep up the great work in the gym! Stay safe! Congratulations! *Hugs* Lou |
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Nice video, but remember that comment about being a tease? It was an understatement Take care. __________________ http://www.scott-safier.us "Stand firm for what you believe in until or unless logic or experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there's no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." Daria |
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Mark. Well done on the progress. Can see it most in the arms/back/shoulders which is classically where u gain most on juice as I've noticed. Can see what u mean about ur nipples and wanting to get the existing gyno removed. I think actually your legs are now your best feature. Given so many guys neglect or fail to build much in the leg dept you should be pleased with the great shape to your thighs. Love that single bed set up...wait a few more years and you could sell it as retro chic! |
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Hi Marc, My!!! what progress you've made. Everything has grown and is far more pronounced and defined. You have a great V-shape and yep... your legs have come on a lot too!! Well done!!! Keep up the progress |
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Put Chippendales on speed-dial, buddy... __________________ What's wrong with wanting more? If you can fly, then soar! With all there is, why settle for Just a piece of sky? The Follies of Greg |
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WOW! Marc, you are making great progress. The thing I noticed is that you are putting on muscle in bodybuilder proportions, if that makes any sense. Lots of guys get bigger in either a powerlifter or fitness kind of way. But your shoulders and lats are wide, your waist is small, and your legs are thick. Totally hot muscle stud! |
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As HulkMuscle well knows... You can pull all the stops out Till they call the cops out Grind your behind till you're bend. But you gotta get a gimmick If you wanna get a hand. You can sacrifice your sacharo Working in the back row. Bump in a dump till you're dead. Kid you gotta have a gimmick If you wanna get ahead. (Marc, we'll explain it to you later...) __________________ http://www.scott-safier.us "Stand firm for what you believe in until or unless logic or experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there's no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." Daria |
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You Are Such A Juicy Meat Pie!!!! Arms have definitely come up!Posing is much better.(Press your shoulders DOWN in rear double biceps;elbows slightly in front of your body for front bi)Could be an illusion,but your waist looks smaller.Gives the appearance of a much taller guy.Poser looks GREAT!What are you using for grease,Vaseline?Try mineral oil(don't get it on the sheets) |
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