Hello Everyone!

Darius2010 · 04-10-2007, 12:07 AM

First I want to thank my man GameDayDawg for introducing me to IronMass! There is a LOT of good knowledge here.

I'll start by explaning what I'm looking for: I have a skinny frame. Well...maybe just a thin frame. Years of sitting on my ass in front of computer caught up to me so I got back into sports, weight trainging and running. Last year I went from 205 down to 185lbs and have been here for a year. I dont eat beef, pork, or poultry but I'm not a complete vegetarian. I still eat seafood, eggs and whey protein. My biggest enemy - Junk Food and Pasta!

Right now I'm 190 and 185lb when hungry. I'm looking to lose maybe 10% body fat. I have a digital caliper but never get the same results twice. I'm a rock solid 180lbs of lean mass and about 10lbs of water and flab.

I'm taking cell-tech right now for stregnth and endurance during workouts and I used GAKIC for about two weeks but I dont like it. I have used Nitro-tech to bulk up but I have about 5lbs sitting in the pantry collecting dust. Any and all feedback, help, advise, etc is appreciated.

Thanks!

Most important - stregnth and endurance, next is body fat loss - next is chest mass, but not much.

//

**DarkFalcon** · 04-10-2007, 12:20 AM

Hi Darius welcome to IronMass.

Great to have you here with us and always nice to have a friend of GDD's join up. Good news that you still eat seafood, egg's, and whey it's more then enough to fuel your muscle growth. As far as bodyfat % I think you have some confusion going on, what bf% does your digi cals say you are now?

**davtown** · 04-10-2007, 12:29 AM

Welcome aboard, Darius, there is plenty to learn here...

as for bf%, at 190lbs with 180lbs of lean mass, that puts you around 5% bf!

Darius2010 · 04-11-2007, 04:54 AM

WOW! Okay, I guess Im WAY off. One sec while I go recalibrate...brb!

Darius2010 · 04-11-2007, 04:58 AM

Okay, I'm at 21.5 on the first reading. Which is about what it was before.

Weight on the scale is 192lbs - full and sleepy

Thx for the responses!

Darius2010 · 04-11-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Hi Darius welcome to IronMass.

Great to have you here with us and always nice to have a friend of GDD's join up. Good news that you still eat seafood, egg's, and whey it's more then enough to fuel your muscle growth. As far as bodyfat % I think you have some confusion going on, what bf% does your digi cals say you are now?

Thanks! Yeah, I guess it would be hard to gain with just Soy protien.

//

**DarkFalcon** · 04-11-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Darius2010

Okay, I'm at 21.5 on the first reading. Which is about what it was before.

Weight on the scale is 192lbs - full and sleepy

Thx for the responses!

So lean body mass is the 192x.795 (1.00-.215)= 152.64 pounds of lean muscle and 41.28lbs of fat.

Darius2010 · 04-11-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

So lean body mass is the 192x.795 (1.00-.215)= 152.64 pounds of lean muscle and 41.28lbs of fat.

Wow! I could jump SO HIGH if I were lost 40 lbs! Holy crap!! Hahaha!

So I have 40lbs of FAT just hanging around?!:confused2: Sure doesnt look like it. I'm going to have to post some photos.

Where does this calculation come from? I want to know more

Does it work for both men and women?

Thanks Again!

Darius

GameDayDog · 04-12-2007, 08:02 AM

Wassup Darius...!!!!

True Story - I was in the mall and decyded to hit GNC to kill some tyme by laughin' at their products and prices and I found thys dude in the corner, curled up in a ball, sucking his thumb and rocking back & forth, mumbling incoherently... I looked closer and he was grasping some Muscle-Tech products as if they were the last lyfe preserver on the Titanic... As I got closer, I laughed and said, "Man, that stuff's lame, there's much better products available at cheaper prices too!!" ... and that's when I could figure out what he was saying .. over & over & over & over...

"But the guys in the ads wore labcoats."

I extended my hand and said.. "Yeah, they always do... Come with me to IronMASS and discover the light!!!" ...

and that's how we have our newest member..

Welcome to IronMASS bro!!!!

Peace..~G

Refuge · 04-12-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameDayDog

Wassup Darius...!!!!

True Story - I was in the mall and decyded to hit GNC to kill some tyme by laughin' at their products and prices and I found thys dude in the corner, curled up in a ball, sucking his thumb and rocking back & forth, mumbling incoherently... I looked closer and he was grasping some Muscle-Tech products as if they were the last lyfe preserver on the Titanic... As I got closer, I laughed and said, "Man, that stuff's lame, there's much better products available at cheaper prices too!!" ... and that's when I could figure out what he was saying .. over & over & over & over...

"But the guys in the ads wore labcoats."

I extended my hand and said.. "Yeah, they always do... Come with me to IronMASS and discover the light!!!" ...

and that's how we have our newest member..

Welcome to IronMASS bro!!!!

Peace..~G

haha....stomach ache due to laughter....haha...cough, cough (straightens his tie and collar) anyways, welcome to the fam Darius!

**MacTech** · 04-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Welcome Darius... the Dog brought you to the right place.

Darius2010 · 04-12-2007, 03:05 PM

Game Day! Wassup?!!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome, Everybody! I have SO much to learn!

//Darius

**bubba g** · 04-12-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darius2010

Wow! I could jump SO HIGH if I were lost 40 lbs! Holy crap!! Hahaha!

So I have 40lbs of FAT just hanging around?!:confused2: Sure doesnt look like it. I'm going to have to post some photos.

Where does this calculation come from? I want to know more

Does it work for both men and women?

Thanks Again!

Darius

Welcome to Iron Mass...

Good idea... pics will probably be the best way for us to give you an idea of your bodyfat. The results with calipers can vary wildly.

Also just because you have 40 lbs of fat doesn't mean you should lose all 40 lbs. 10% bodyfat is pretty lean, and most people will have visable 6 pack at that weight. whch means if you got down to 160-165 you would be pretty lean.

GameDayDog · 04-12-2007, 09:00 PM

Yeah, and it's a big difference in just losing weight & losing bodyfat... but I'm hoping you already knew that...

During one of my bulking cycles... I didn't really gain much weight, but I changed my body composition a lot... meaning, I may have gained 10 pounds of lean muscle but lost 10 pounds of fat.. I'd styll weigh the same... but I'd look different... more muscle & less fat... Get it??

Peace..~G

**DarkFalcon** · 04-12-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameDayDog

Wassup Darius...!!!!

True Story - I was in the mall and decyded to hit GNC to kill some tyme by laughin' at their products and prices and I found thys dude in the corner, curled up in a ball, sucking his thumb and rocking back & forth, mumbling incoherently... I looked closer and he was grasping some Muscle-Tech products as if they were the last lyfe preserver on the Titanic... As I got closer, I laughed and said, "Man, that stuff's lame, there's much better products available at cheaper prices too!!" ... and that's when I could figure out what he was saying .. over & over & over & over...

"But the guys in the ads wore labcoats."

I extended my hand and said.. "Yeah, they always do... Come with me to IronMASS and discover the light!!!" ...

and that's how we have our newest member..

Welcome to IronMASS bro!!!!

Peace..~G

lol..priceless.

**The Chosen One** · 04-12-2007, 10:32 PM

Welcome to IronMass bro! As said by a few people, it's a pleasure to have another friend of GDD's here.

And you have the perfect attitude for a new poster, you have a whole lot to learn, but you admit to this and come in with the motive of learning.

Thats perfect, and with that kind of attitude I think you'll find yourself getting along just fine around these parts. Welcome to the family!

And best of luck with the goals. If you have any questions about anything ironmass related, don't hesitate to send me a pm, if you have any problems with anything, etc. and I can see what I can do to address them or point you in the right direction/towards the right person to help.

Darius2010 · 05-11-2007, 04:46 PM

I finally took a minute to take a couple pics. These are from my cell phone but you can still get an idea of my bone structure and overall weight.

I need to get rid of that spare tire and rip those abs. Any help and suggestions will help!

Darius2010 · 05-11-2007, 04:49 PM

PS - Even dieting tips are appreciated. I've tried Lipo-6 but never finnished the bottle. Makes me irritable and Im already easily agitated. hahaha.

pammiejoe6 · 05-11-2007, 06:44 PM

dude you have a great frame to work with!

welcome to ironmass!

Darius2010 · 05-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

dude you have a great frame to work with!

welcome to ironmass!

Thx PammieJoe!

04-10-2007, 12:07 AM	#1
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Hello Everyone! First I want to thank my man GameDayDawg for introducing me to IronMass! There is a LOT of good knowledge here. I'll start by explaning what I'm looking for: I have a skinny frame. Well...maybe just a thin frame. Years of sitting on my ass in front of computer caught up to me so I got back into sports, weight trainging and running. Last year I went from 205 down to 185lbs and have been here for a year. I dont eat beef, pork, or poultry but I'm not a complete vegetarian. I still eat seafood, eggs and whey protein. My biggest enemy - Junk Food and Pasta! Right now I'm 190 and 185lb when hungry. I'm looking to lose maybe 10% body fat. I have a digital caliper but never get the same results twice. I'm a rock solid 180lbs of lean mass and about 10lbs of water and flab. I'm taking cell-tech right now for stregnth and endurance during workouts and I used GAKIC for about two weeks but I dont like it. I have used Nitro-tech to bulk up but I have about 5lbs sitting in the pantry collecting dust. Any and all feedback, help, advise, etc is appreciated. Thanks! Most important - stregnth and endurance, next is body fat loss - next is chest mass, but not much. // __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

04-10-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Welcome aboard, Darius, there is plenty to learn here... as for bf%, at 190lbs with 180lbs of lean mass, that puts you around 5% bf! __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

04-11-2007, 04:54 AM	#4
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	WOW! Okay, I guess Im WAY off. One sec while I go recalibrate...brb! __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

04-11-2007, 04:58 AM	#5
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Okay, I'm at 21.5 on the first reading. Which is about what it was before. Weight on the scale is 192lbs - full and sleepy Thx for the responses! __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

04-12-2007, 08:02 AM	#9
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Wassup Darius...!!!! True Story - I was in the mall and decyded to hit GNC to kill some tyme by laughin' at their products and prices and I found thys dude in the corner, curled up in a ball, sucking his thumb and rocking back & forth, mumbling incoherently... I looked closer and he was grasping some Muscle-Tech products as if they were the last lyfe preserver on the Titanic... As I got closer, I laughed and said, "Man, that stuff's lame, there's much better products available at cheaper prices too!!" ... and that's when I could figure out what he was saying .. over & over & over & over... "But the guys in the ads wore labcoats." I extended my hand and said.. "Yeah, they always do... Come with me to IronMASS and discover the light!!!" ... and that's how we have our newest member.. Welcome to IronMASS bro!!!! Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

04-10-2007, 12:20 AM	#2
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Hi Darius welcome to IronMass. Great to have you here with us and always nice to have a friend of GDD's join up. Good news that you still eat seafood, egg's, and whey it's more then enough to fuel your muscle growth. As far as bodyfat % I think you have some confusion going on, what bf% does your digi cals say you are now?

04-12-2007, 01:34 PM	#11
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Welcome Darius... the Dog brought you to the right place. __________________ Still going thru life one rep at a time. My training journal.

04-12-2007, 03:05 PM	#12
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Game Day! Wassup?!!!! Thanks for the warm welcome, Everybody! I have SO much to learn! //Darius __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

04-12-2007, 09:00 PM	#14
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,914 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Yeah, and it's a big difference in just losing weight & losing bodyfat... but I'm hoping you already knew that... During one of my bulking cycles... I didn't really gain much weight, but I changed my body composition a lot... meaning, I may have gained 10 pounds of lean muscle but lost 10 pounds of fat.. I'd styll weigh the same... but I'd look different... more muscle & less fat... Get it?? Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. Between the 2 of us - We have everythyng covered... I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor Goal - 200#'s 5/27/07 - 4/27/07 - 175# 3/27/07 - 167#

04-12-2007, 10:32 PM	#16
The Chosen One Chief Web Master Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 905 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 668	Welcome to IronMass bro! As said by a few people, it's a pleasure to have another friend of GDD's here. And you have the perfect attitude for a new poster, you have a whole lot to learn, but you admit to this and come in with the motive of learning. Thats perfect, and with that kind of attitude I think you'll find yourself getting along just fine around these parts. Welcome to the family! And best of luck with the goals. If you have any questions about anything ironmass related, don't hesitate to send me a pm, if you have any problems with anything, etc. and I can see what I can do to address them or point you in the right direction/towards the right person to help.

05-11-2007, 04:46 PM	#17
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: Hello Everyone! I finally took a minute to take a couple pics. These are from my cell phone but you can still get an idea of my bone structure and overall weight. I need to get rid of that spare tire and rip those abs. Any help and suggestions will help! __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

05-11-2007, 04:49 PM	#18
Darius2010 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: Hello Everyone! PS - Even dieting tips are appreciated. I've tried Lipo-6 but never finnished the bottle. Makes me irritable and Im already easily agitated. hahaha. __________________ - As cliche as it is - "No pain, no gain!" - "All great things take time." //Darius

05-11-2007, 06:44 PM	#19
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	Re: Hello Everyone! dude you have a great frame to work with! welcome to ironmass!