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drivethruguy, I'm planning on doing exactly as you describe -- several weeks of strength training, while cutting, at the end of my current HST cycle (cutting). It will be a 5x5 type approach with very near maintenance calories. Will be curious to hear how this works for you, so post your...

From what you describe, you are more of a Lipoderm candidate IMO. You are rather lean & talking about sub-q adipose, which is what Lipo is for. Absolved is generally aimed at visceral adipose (fat around internal organs), which is shown by a pot-belly type appearance of some degree. There...

Cheap, seem to be decent gains, and oral delivery seem to be the positives. Lethary, appetite suppression & liver issues (likely a good idea to use milk thistle & NAC for liver protection) are the apparent negatives. Still pretty new, though. There is much discussion/feedback on this...

I'm currently struggling with low energy levels during workouts, and am seeking some advice/suggestions on possible changes. I am currently just beginning week 5 of a cut. Currently, I have gone from 184.5 to 177.5 (first several pounds were water), and seem to currently be holding steady at...

Keep in mind those are merely guidelines. You need to find out what your maintenance calorie level is (where you maintain weight), and adjust up or down depending on your goals. I too am a deskjockey; at around 180lbs my mainteanance is about 2000 cals, perhaps a bit less. Takes some...

Depends on your goals. What are they? And do you have any idea what your maintenance calorie intake is?

Time & time again, I read of people on various boards who claim to have experienced hypertrophy (sometimes w/ some fat loss) while HYPOcaloric. For instance..."after 2 weeks, my measurements on several parts went up 1/4 inch, lost 1% bodyfat but only lost .5 lb." Putting aside...

Having used Nor (transdermal) twice, I can attest that it is somewhat suppressive & can cause lethargy and testicular shrinkage. It's advised to stack w/ 4AD. It's a nice stack for a first-time cycle, low on androgenic sides. But make sure you have your post-cycle therapy in place. In the...

Bump for Blade on this.

1. Yes, simple carbs would be good here. 2. If it's a liquid meal, take 15-30 minutes prior. If whole-food, 45-60 minutes prior. My $.02. Good luck!

How dependant are these amounts on 1) bodyweight, 2) activity level outside of workouts, 3) BF% and 4) total calorie intake for maintenance? I could see how these might have to be downwardly adjusted for someone who is cutting & has a relatively low maintenance calorie level (2000 cals or...

This is all really interesting, to me. I would be curious to know if there are any indicators that, before embarking on one type of diet or another, may hint at which type might be more successful for a given person.

That was the thought (basically) that I had; protein can trigger insulin as well. My understanding of these mechanisms, I admit, is not as deep as others. This logic was the essence of a couple responses to this thread at Avant. Was hoping Bryan might have a thought on this as well.

If one has an adequate diet (sufficient protein, and predominantly whole-food sources), especially in regard to pre- and post-workout meals, why would one want/need to consider the use of a BCAA supplement, such as ICE or the like? Is the higher concentration of BCAA's from the supp really...

At $21/bottle, it's not a huge waste if you don't get results. One thing to note: Ab-solved is generally used to target VAT, which is fat around internal organs. Some have gotten decent SAT (subcutaneous fat) reduction in other areas. So you may or may not see much by way of sub-q fat...

I too have been using AbSolved while cutting. Though it's only been one week, I cannot discern whether it has had any effect or not. Since I am running a calorie deficit, my measurement reductions may well be attributed solely to that. I have also been applying to my pecs to reduce some fat...

Blade, care to elaborate a little on the last statement? This is somewhat different that what I have learned & would like to know more.

Well, you could also use Cell####. ;) At least that's what the ads would have you believe....

Most everything I have seen recommended, and what I have done personally, is to use an anti-e post-cycle.

Abuse (not responsible/recommended use) is evidently responsible for many of the ephreda-related deaths, but will be banned. Normal use of tobacco/cigarettes is responsible for the deaths & illnesses of millions, but they remain legal, despite multi-billion dollar judgements. It's big...