Layne Norton

[GabrielGray]

Since we are on the topic of nutrient partitioning products,
layne what are your thoughts about stuff like Chromium and Vanadyl sulfate (taken in with meals containing copious amount of carbs)? E.g. 200 mcg chrome 10mg vanadyl

And what are your thoughts on the statement that " the muscle is built by supersaturating the cell (with carbs?) to its extreme" by Tipsta?

Not trying to create any disputes between u and tipsta just wanted to find out your thoughts.

Peace.

[David1991]

i don't attempt a rep i don't think i can get typically

Oh alright, I think that confuses a lot of people considering many consider "going to failure" as actually "failing" to get the rep which is more draining on the body

[rza1734]

Big man how do you feel about weight gainer shakes, if you do like them, what brand do you use.

[str8flexed]

you guys will have to forgive me for my delayed responses. I've had a death in the family and had to attend a funeral out of nowhere and so i'm very behind on all my work. I may not get to these for a week

[GabrielGray]

Sorry for your loss and appreciate you coming onto the boards and sharing your knowledge

[Demorak]

you guys will have to forgive me for my delayed responses. I've had a death in the family and had to attend a funeral out of nowhere and so i'm very behind on all my work. I may not get to these for a week

Sorry for your loss bro

[banderbe]

Hi Layne. Hope all is well with you and I'm sorry for your loss.

My question is pretty basic and I didn't see it in the FAQ so here goes:

I know that you don't like to gain weight faster than 0.5 to 1.0 lb per week.

How long should a guy go without gaining (while trying to!) before adding more calories, and how many additional calories is appropriate?

And a related question, do you find your weight gain is fairly linear over your bulking cycle? Or, do you find that you will hold steady for a week or two and then suddenly gain a few pounds?

I have had trouble gaining weight consistently on a week to week basis in the past, even with calorie intakes as high as 3800 which should be roughly 500 to 700 calories above maintenance depending on activity that day.

Thanks so much for your time.

[str8flexed]

i'd wait a weak or 2 before adding kcals.

weight gain or loss is usually not linear. It's like a stair case

[woofman81]

Layne, sorry for your loss man

If you have time, I'd love your expertise on my new diet that I'm doing.

So before I started I logged my calories, protein, carbs, etc and got this:

Calories-3195
Protein-296.8
Carbs-158.5
Fats-145.6

So the breakdown was 41.84% fats, 20.25% carbs, and 37.91% protein

I also figured out my resting metabolic rate is 1897 Calories per day

I'm currently 6'0, 200lbs with an estimate of 10-11% BF. My goal is to lean down to 8% while obviously retaining as much muscle as possible.

I was recommended from a forum member to cut my calories down to around 2600 and start my cut there. What do you think Layne? I adjusted my diet yesterday and got these numbers:

2665 Calories
103.6g fat
147.8g carbs
272.8g protein

Total fat: 35.66%
Total carbs: 22.6%
Total Protein: 41.73%

Also, I am lifting (doing Scivation's Tri-phase program) and doing post-workout cardio for 20 mins (stairmaster).

Would love your opinions on this Layne, thanks!!

[Costco77]

Layne, hope you're doing well, I also have a sick family member and it's very tough.

Layne i've found a pretty solid post workout stack but I was wondering how to time it with the post workout meal - (following the post workout shake). I've herd it's best to wait 25 min. after a workout to have your post workout shake, then have a solid meal 30 min. after that shake. How do you space out yours?

[str8flexed]

no, have it immediately after your workout.

[str8flexed]

Layne, sorry for your loss man

If you have time, I'd love your expertise on my new diet that I'm doing.

So before I started I logged my calories, protein, carbs, etc and got this:

Calories-3195
Protein-296.8
Carbs-158.5
Fats-145.6

So the breakdown was 41.84% fats, 20.25% carbs, and 37.91% protein

I also figured out my resting metabolic rate is 1897 Calories per day

I'm currently 6'0, 200lbs with an estimate of 10-11% BF. My goal is to lean down to 8% while obviously retaining as much muscle as possible.

I was recommended from a forum member to cut my calories down to around 2600 and start my cut there. What do you think Layne? I adjusted my diet yesterday and got these numbers:

2665 Calories
103.6g fat
147.8g carbs
272.8g protein

Total fat: 35.66%
Total carbs: 22.6%
Total Protein: 41.73%

Also, I am lifting (doing Scivation's Tri-phase program) and doing post-workout cardio for 20 mins (stairmaster).

Would love your opinions on this Layne, thanks!!

how old are you?

I don't really know enough about your individual metabolism to know what macronutrient breakdown is best for you

[str8flexed]

Since we are on the topic of nutrient partitioning products,
layne what are your thoughts about stuff like Chromium and Vanadyl sulfate (taken in with meals containing copious amount of carbs)? E.g. 200 mcg chrome 10mg vanadyl

And what are your thoughts on the statement that " the muscle is built by supersaturating the cell (with carbs?) to its extreme" by Tipsta?

Not trying to create any disputes between u and tipsta just wanted to find out your thoughts.

Peace.

chromium does not do anything for non-diabetics. vanadyl only increases basal glucose uptake; not insulin stimulated glucose uptake; so that makes it really less useful than something like lipoic acid which increases insulin stimulated glucose uptake

[TyAl]

Meal 1:
Mass Shake = 600 Cals

Meal 2:
2 Cans of Tuna, 4 Slices of Wheat Toast, 1 Cup of Veggies.

Meal 3:
Mass Shake = 600 Cals

Meal 4:
3 Tblspns of Peanut Butter, 2 Slices of Wheat Toast, 1 Banana or 1 1/2 Cups of Milk.

Meal 5:
Beef, Chicken, Fish - 12, 16oz.
1 Slice of Wheat Toast, 1 Cup of Veggies.

Meal 6:
1 Cup of mixed Nuts, 25g of Casein.

Idk.. Like..
220g of Protein
260g of Carbs
75-120g of Fats
Just a guess.

I am 10 Weeks out.

I'm nattie, about 174lbs (about 8-10%BF), 17 years old. My training style is in my Signature.

Anything you'd change, keep the same, ect?

[str8flexed]

Meal 1:
Mass Shake = 600 Cals

Meal 2:
2 Cans of Tuna, 4 Slices of Wheat Toast, 1 Cup of Veggies.

Meal 3:
Mass Shake = 600 Cals

Meal 4:
3 Tblspns of Peanut Butter, 2 Slices of Wheat Toast, 1 Banana or 1 1/2 Cups of Milk.

Meal 5:
Beef, Chicken, Fish - 12, 16oz.
1 Slice of Wheat Toast, 1 Cup of Veggies.

Meal 6:
1 Cup of mixed Nuts, 25g of Casein.

Idk.. Like..
220g of Protein
260g of Carbs
75-120g of Fats
Just a guess.

I am 10 Weeks out.

I'm nattie, about 174lbs (about 8-10%BF), 17 years old. My training style is in my Signature.

Anything you'd change, keep the same, ect?

I don't know anything about you or your metabolism. I have no way to know if this is optimal for you.

and if you don't know exactly what pro/carb/fat you are taking in, what in the world are you doing a contest for? You need to know your EXACT macronutrient intake, or you don't know anything