*IE: Intermittent EATING! The KEY To MASSIVE MUSCLE GAINS!

*IE: Intermittent EATING! The KEY To MASSIVE GAINS!

I’ve already discussed my philosophy of EATING LESS OFTEN while BULKING in order to gain weight. Eating every 2 hours is just foolish DOGMA and is not only unneccesary, but it’s not even OPTIMAL. In other words, you are wasting your time and efforts.

Lot’s of guys are starting to employ “IF”(intermittent fasting) as a system for weight-loss. Well, I am here to tell you that you can also use a similar system for BULKING. I call it “IE”; Intermittent EATING. Here is a typical day for me when I am not in the office:

Wake up around 1:30-2:00pm

Sit on the computer until around 3:30pm

Eat a MASSIVE meal at 4:00pm(2,000 cals+)

More business on the computer/phone from 4:30-5:30pm

Drink a cup of coffee and TRAIN LIKE A MANIAC at 6:15pm(2-3 hours)

Finish workout around 8:30-9:00pm

Smoke a bowl of fine Cannabis and sip on some water

9:30-10:00 I begin my FEAST! Usually begins with an appetite stimulating glass of Pinot Noir red wine(which has the higest concentration of Resveratrol; great for reducing estrogen and increasing androgen receptor sensitivty)and then I eat a MASSIVE MEAL(2,000-3,000 cals+). It takes me over an hour to eat this meal.

Relax from 12:00-2:00

2:30-3:00am Eat a snack before bed, usually a big serving of greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or more meat, with either fruit or mixed nuts.(1,000 cals+)

3:30-4:00am SLEEP!! POWER SLEEP!(10-12hours+)

Eating this way enables me to consume A TON OF CALORIES, and by consuming them in this PATTERN, I know for a fact that I STORE MORE OF MY FOOD AS MUSCLE TISSUE. Give it a try and thank me later!!

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Humanotropin™ is an all-natural growth factor forumula, proven to increase HGH(Human Growth Hormone) levels and total body anabolism. umanotropin™ contains a powerful blend of pharmaceutically standardized extracts from fertilized chicken eggs and bio-active serum albumin. Each serving provides naturally occurring [B]IGF-1, IGF-2, FGF (fibroblast growth factors), NGF (nerve growth factors), EGF (epidermal growth factors), CTGF (connective tissue growth factors), Immunoglobulins, Immune-Regulating Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines, and TGF-§ (Transforming Growth Factor Beta). [/B]Humanotropin™ also contains the unique amino acid Ornithine alpha hetoglutarate (OKG), which not only increases HGH pulsatile RELEASE, it also improves the performance of athletes by speeding muscle recovery time while boosting protein synthesis.

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Humanofort™, is a pharmaceutically standardized embryo extract that contains various growth factors and amino acids in a endogenous form. These growth factors are made of clusters of low-molecular weight peptides, which are quickly and easily assimilated and transported into the body to their specific receptor sites. Some of the growth factors it contains are:

1. IGF-1, IGF-2 (insulin-like growth factor-1,2)- these play important roles in growth and development. IGF-1 mediates many of the growth-promoting effects of growth hormone, while IGF-2 is essential to liver, kidney, and brain function.

2. FGF (fibroblast growth factors)- peptides that play a prominent role in the development of the skeletal and nervous system.

3. NGF (nerve growth factors)- peptides that promote neural cell regeneration.

4. EGF (epidermal growth factors)- peptides that promote tissue growth and development as well as helping with wound healing.

5. CTGF (connective tissue growth factors)- peptides that promote collagen production in the body and help with cartilage regeneration.

6. Thymosin Domain Peptides- peptides that promote cell rejuvenation and wound healing, providing optimum cellular function.

7. Follistatin (Myostatin Blocker)- peptide that counteracts the negative muscle growth effects of Myostatin and blocks it activity.

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The Anabolic Amino Acid: OKG

Humanotropin also contains the unique amino acid Ornithine alpha ketoglutarate (OKG), which improves the performance of athletes by speeding muscle recovery time while boosting protein synthesis. Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate is an advanced anabolic and anti-catabolic amino acid supplement designed for serious strength athletes. Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate consists of the amino acid ornithine bonded to alpha-ketoglutarate molecules. Research has shown that supplementation of OKG assists with increased protein synthesis, decreased protein catabolism, improvements in insulin and somatropin secretion and increased uptake of amino acids and glucose to the muscles. OKG’s anabolic potential makes it a must for all athletes desiring to improve muscle mass and recovery.

Boost Protein Synthesis
Decreases Protein Catabolism
Improves Pro-Anabolic Potential
Works as a Vitamin and Mineral Co-factor
Decreases Protein Catabolism

OKG increases tissue levels of glutamine and arginine, which increase growth hormone levels and protein synthesis. Studies show that OKG generates more glutamine and arginine in the systemic circulation than when these substances are given separately. OKG is a salt formed by combining two molecules of the amino acid ornithine and one molecule of alpha-ketoglutarate. Because OKG seems to be involved in amino acid synthesis and protein availability, many athletes supplement with OKG as a way to increase muscle mass, hormone levels and strength.

Taking OKG decreases muscle protein catabolism (breakdown) and increases protein synthesis, in addition to promoting wound healing. OKG fulfills these functions by encouraging the secretion of insulin and human growth hormone, and by up regulating glutamine and arginine production. When given to trauma patients, there are significant increases in both IGF-1 and growth hormone levels.

OKG is a potent anabolic muscle building food: OKG increases energy, endurance and muscle mass while inhibiting muscle breakdown, fatigue, and the build up of fat. OKG also has the ability to speed up recovery time which is why it has become a popular choice among many athletes. Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) is a combination of the amino acid L-Ornithine, used by athletes to improve performance, and alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG). AKG is a precursor to the amino acid glutamine and it also plays an important role in the physiological process known as the Krebs cycle which responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in your body to produce energy.

L-Ornithine and alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) work synergistically in Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) to induce favorable conditions for any exercise and training regimen by regulating glutamine levels. L-Glutamine is an essential source of cellular fuel, which helps drive metabolic processes. Normally your body is forced to break down muscle in order to do this, but the alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) component of ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) curbs this breakdown of muscle by combining with ammonia, a toxic by-product that accumulates during intense workouts, to restore glutamine and energy levels back to normal. This prevents the attack on lean muscle mass and the accumulation of ammonia, which is highly toxic and can cause impaired cognition. By encouraging the excretion of ammonia (released during exercise), Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) also prevents the build-up of lactic acid – known to accumulate with ammonia – which causes muscle fatigue, soreness and poor stamina. Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) also stimulates the growth-promoting action of insulin, which encourages muscle growth and increases strength. It provides the amino acid arginine which stimulates your pituitary gland to release Growth Hormone (GH). This hormone boosts body fat metabolism and protects your muscle tissue from being broken down for energy, resulting in a leaner appearance.

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Intermittent Sleep Deprivation = Cognitive Fasting(Brain Fasting)

The brain is programmed to EAT, SLEEP, AND REPRODUCE. Refraining from any of these activities will result in an UPREGULATION/DOWNREGULATION compensatory state.

INTERMITTENT deprivation of these three prime biological needs will cause a SHIFT in PHYSIOLOGY. The human body is a highly complex ADAPTIVE MACHINE. The benefits of temporary food deprivation(STARVATION) have even been proven; Fasting has numerous positive effects on the human body and it’s overall health parameters. The body is programmed to EAT. If it is unsuccessful in it’s attempts, the body will increase functions such as HUNGER/APPETITE so that it tries even harder to satisy this need(increases motivation). The body is also programmed to reproduce, so if it does not ejaculate and orgasm, the body will increase functions such as LIBIDO/SEX DRIVE in order to satisfy this need as well. Now we are left with SLEEP..

All of the so-called “prophets” experienced their visions in a SLEEP DEPRIVED STATE of altered consciousness. As I write this, I am sleep-deprived. Sleep deprivation itself can indeed result in enhanced cognition in areas such as creative thinking and more specifically “divergent thinking”. In general however, the effects of INTERMITTENT sleep deprivation HAVE NOT BEEN STUDIED! The brain is programmed to SLEEP, and the body will release neurochemicals in order to induce sleepiness/drowsiness. If one resists this urge to sleep(as one resists hunger during a FAST) then the body will increase levels of these neurochemicals so that it can induce sleep. THE BRAIN MUST SLEEP. YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO STAY AWAKE. There seems to be a change in cognitive function and states of consciousness when in a sleep deprived state, which I believe can be characterized by brain-wave activity. If you stay awake long enough, you can actually enter a PSYCHOTIC state, known as sleep deprivation psychosis. There could be MORE GOING ON than just “psychosis”, but that elaboration is for another time..

Which brings me to my next topic: SUPER-SLEEP!

“Super-Sleep” is a compensatory process that occurs following a state of sleep deprivation. It allows the body to SUPER-REST and has numerous cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits(just as FASTING does). You see, the body NEVER STAYS AWAKE for 24 hours, just like it doesn’t go 24 hours without food! In these modern societal conditions, we can eat whenever we are hungry and sleep whenever we are tired. However, in our evoutionary past, at times our very survival depended on FINDING FOOD and STAYING AWAKE, oftentimes going more than 24 hours with both no food and no sleep. Now, this is in no way OPTIMAL or HEALTHY for modern(or ancient) man, but INTERMTTENT FASTING is indeed highly beneficial, and I am suggesting the same for SLEEP-DEPRIVATION, which I now call “Brain Fasting”. The goal is to stay awake for as long as you can, bit by bit each time, working your way up to 24 hours with ease.

Let me now coin the phrase: “Intermittent Sleep Deprivation”. This usually equates to approximately 24 hours or more of no sleep. Only after being awake for significantly longer than your body is typically used to will you be able to SUPER-SLEEP, remaining in a deep sleep for 15-20 hours, or even more. During this SUPER-SLEEP state, the brain SUPER-CHARGES and becomes..for lack of a better word; SMARTER. I believe that there are a plethora of positive cognitive and physical health benefits such as improved memory and learning, better focus, better moods, blood pressure, etc.. One should do a COGNITIVE CLEANSE and try Intermittent Sleep Deprivation once per month, possibly more–way more. I am proposing INTERMITTENT SLEEP DEPRIVATION; no different than the INTERMITTENT FAST. It has already been proven that Intermittent Fasting has benefits, the same could be said about Intermittent Sleep Deprivation; we just haven’t conducted the necessary studies.

Don’t MISS THE POINT–this is something that is done INTERMITTENTLY! NOT REGULALRY! If you were to FAST regularly, you would not be healthy either!

This mental formulation has occured to me quickly and clearly, my only aim was to capture the essence of this IDEA while it was still fresh, for I feel the possibilities for Intermittent Sleep Deprivation(“Brain-Fasting”) are extremely promising, and can provide a new model for cognitive enhancement.

Eat LESS OFTEN when BULKING!

Eating less often while bulking will enable you to consume FAR MORE CALORIES than you’d be able to eating every 2-3 hours.
Even if you have a naturally strong appetite, it will be even STRONGER if you WAIT to eat, priming your body to uptake nutrients and release digestive enzymes! By eating so often, you actually PREVENT your body from going in to this avid hunger mode(not catabolism!) and you therefore actually end up UNDEREATING. This is why eating often is an effective strategy for fat-loss–but not for muscle gain. Eating often is a way to control your appetite. You can do 2 meals, 3 meals, 4 meals, or more depending on how long you are awake. The bottom line is–do NOT EAT UNTIL YOU ARE VERY HUNGRY! This usually means 3-5 hours, NO MORE. We don’t want you going 6-8 hours with no calories, as this would interfere with muscle protein synthesis. However, the MYTH that you MUST eat every 2 hours is just that–a MYTH.

At the end of the day, as we all know: It’s calories IN vs calories OUT! Take in MORE CALORIES and you GROW!!

EAT WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY! For me, that is usually 2-4 hours. Sometimes it’s less, sometimes it’s more, but I ALWAYS LISTEN TO MY BODY.  I used to be the same way, I would eat JUST BECAUSE 2 hours had passed and I wasn’t even hungry. BUT–when I waited just a bit more(maybe just an hour or two) I found that I became MUCH HUNGRIER and ended up eating way more food. AGAIN, I EAT ONLY CLEAN FOOD, with occasional cheat meals. Remember, THE MORE CALORIES YOU CONSUME IN ONE SITTING, THE HIGHER YOUR INCREASE YOUR IGF-1 LEVEL

You can eat every 3-5 hours, which equates to anywhere from 3-6 meals on average. The POINT that I am stressing, is that it is LESS IMPORTANT HOW OFTEN YOU EAT and MORE IMPORTANT HOW MUCH YOU EAT.  That’s the point to take home.   You should NOT EAT before you are hungry, as this will prevent you from eating a lot of food, which is why it is a useful strategy when DIETING; eat BEFORE you get hungry. Eating before you get hungry will ensure that you DON’T over-eat. However, when bulking, you DO NOT want to eat before you get hungry, you want to be hungry so that you will consume more calories. You WANT to over-eat when bulking. Eating too soon will prevent you from getting VERY HUNGRY. You will NOT enter a catabolic state if you wait 3-5 hours to eat. In the end, IF YOU EAT MORE FOOD, YOU WILL GROW MORE. This strategy, eating when HUNGRY, will allow you do consume more food, which will produce more GROWTH.

 

All of the current scientific data validates the same thing: Meal FREQUENCY is not as important as we thought; all that matters most is HOW MANY CALORIES YOU CONSUME AND HOW MANY YOU BURN.

Living a VIRTUOUS AND MORAL LIFE!

Not EVERYONE is capable of CHANGE, of PERSONAL GROWTH; some people will never be able to conquer their flaws and impediments to their own happiness. They will never even CARE to live a VIRTUOUS AND MORAL LIFE, blinded by SELFISHNESS and EGO. However, SOME people CAN CHANGE, but it’s not at all easy and can take an extremely long time to completely and continually occur. In order to truly change WHO YOU ARE AND HOW YOU THINK AND FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF *AND OTHERS, you need characteristics such as intelligence, awareness, willingness, objectivity, compassion, discipline, and above all else–a BURNING DESIRE TO BE DIFFERENT THAN HOW YOU CURRENTLY ARE based on the realization that you would be HAPPIER and MORALLY SUPERIOR if you could change who you are and HOW YOU THINK AND FEEL. It doesn’t matter what you accomplish, it doesn’t matter how rich, beautiful, or powerful you are–if you do not LIVE A VIRTUOUS AND MORAL LIFE, you will never experience TRUE HAPPINESS and TRUE LOVE.

Grow HUGE ARMS! THE TRICK!

**GUYS!! LISTEN UP!!

If you train your TRICEPS directly after you train your CHEST, you will NOT be able to utilize your maximum poundages for your TRICEP exercises!!

Same with BACK and BICEPS–by the time you are done with BACK, your little BICEPS are fucking SHOT!

Training the BICEPS AND TRICEPS on their OWN WORK DAY WHEN THEY ARE COMPLETELY FRESH AND FULL OF ATP/GLYCOGEN will allow you to train them HARDER AND HEAVIER!! THEREFORE, YOU WILL INDUCE GREATER HYPERTROPHY!! YOU MUST TRAIN ARMS DIRECTLY and with the SAME AMOUNT OF WORKLOAD as every other muscle! 

Do not be DECEIVED by your senses!

Do not be DECEIVED by your senses, there is much more to REALITY than what you can PERCEIVE(see, smell, hear, taste, and touch). THINKING itself has a profound effect on the UNIVERSE, so be very deliberate and reasonably optimistic in all your thoughts. Thinking of the WRONG THINGS can have devestating consequences, while thinking of the RIGHT things can make all of your wildest dreams come true. Unlock your PERSONAL POWER and take control of your life.  -Ross