http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:51:54 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/logo/logo_en.png http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/feed/? http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/pat-breaks-more-records-at-the-bdfpa-british-singles-championships-2010-t254.htm Pete check out the article here

I hope here surgery goes well & let's hope she's back in action in 2011! As the strongest pound for pound women I know I'm certainly looking forward to her hitting the platform again in 12 months!

Good luck Pat!!!]]> Training with weights Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:51:54 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/pat-breaks-more-records-at-the-bdfpa-british-singles-championships-2010-t254.htm#953 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/pat-breaks-more-records-at-the-bdfpa-british-singles-championships-2010-t254.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/dont-mock-my-lentils-vegans-to-get-discrimination-rights-t248.htm Pete Here's an interesting bill. I'm not sure exactly what the implications of such a bill would mean. Probably be useful for vegans (especially in hospital, in jail etc), but it seems pretty wide ranging & I'm not sure quite what 'protection' would mean - could people no longer criticise others being vegan (that's not a good idea - debate is always useful in my view). It's a tricky one, obviously getting legal protection for those vulnerable members of society who choose a vegan diet like ... Off Topic Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:05:41 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/dont-mock-my-lentils-vegans-to-get-discrimination-rights-t248.htm#943 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/dont-mock-my-lentils-vegans-to-get-discrimination-rights-t248.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-to-blow-your-back-using-kettlebells-t238.htm Pete


I repeat NEVER, EVER do this. It is the most stupid move I've seen in a while now!]]> Training with weights Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:39 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-to-blow-your-back-using-kettlebells-t238.htm#921 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-to-blow-your-back-using-kettlebells-t238.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/should-we-really-be-scared-of-the-big-bad-soy-by-coach-dos-t252.htm Pete Coach Dos is just about the most well know & highest profile vegan coach on the planet, he wrote an interesting blog post here I'll put the text below in case you don't fancy clicking Quote:Should we really be scared of the BIG BAD SOY?! John Robbins is one of my personal heroes, in fact, it was largely in part to my reading Diet for a New America that set me on the path to being a lifelong vegan over 20 years ago. In addition to Diet for a New America, Mr. Robbins has written ... Nutrition Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:29 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/should-we-really-be-scared-of-the-big-bad-soy-by-coach-dos-t252.htm#947 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/should-we-really-be-scared-of-the-big-bad-soy-by-coach-dos-t252.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-and-colorectal-cancer-risk-scientists-suggest-potential-mechanisms-t253.htm Pete I don't really look for stuff that shows meat is bad for you, but I stumbled across this article then dug up some bits of research because it covered something I'd come across before. This study showed that 3 things appeared to be carcinogenic in red meat & processed meats: nitrate/nitrite heterocyclic amines heme iron The first 2 are not new to me, but I hadn't heard that heme iron was a likely contender for being a cancer forming product. Animals produce heme iron, plants produce ... Nutrition Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:10:06 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-and-colorectal-cancer-risk-scientists-suggest-potential-mechanisms-t253.htm#948 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-and-colorectal-cancer-risk-scientists-suggest-potential-mechanisms-t253.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/10-jokes-about-vegans-in-the-newspaper-t251.htm Pete The Sun newspaper is is pretty low on the standards of papers in the UK - Page 3 being a naked women & focusses on the lowest common denominator when it comes to 'news' - like info about 'big brother' TV programme, ranting about how immigration is bad (with rubbish like all immigrants are rolling in cash given to them by the Government) & other such rubbish. Well today they had top 10 jokes about vegans in an article here To me that means that the word 'vegan' must now be getting so ... Off Topic Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:00 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/10-jokes-about-vegans-in-the-newspaper-t251.htm#946 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/10-jokes-about-vegans-in-the-newspaper-t251.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-not-to-finish-a-deadlift-t249.htm Pete


OUCH!]]> Training with weights Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:21:21 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-not-to-finish-a-deadlift-t249.htm#944 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/how-not-to-finish-a-deadlift-t249.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/j-s-exercise-log-t149.htm Jay OK. This won't be updated too often. Rarely enough that I won't have to swim through old info when my memory fails me about something. Just doing a single set of wide grip pullups followed immediately by a set of dips and then dumbell raises. I do this most days. Occasionally take a day off. Every now and then will take 2 or 3 off. I'm not entirely sure if I ought to try to do it everyday or if the occasional day off is essential to building muscle. I am sure that generally doing ... Training logs Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:52:11 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/j-s-exercise-log-t149.htm#650 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/j-s-exercise-log-t149.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/does-sugar-make-you-less-of-a-man-t247.htm Pete Here's something I got off of powermag.org newsletter - unfortunately it wasn't fully referenced, so it's just anecdotal. It has been known for a while that food generally lowers testosterone for a brief period, but if sugar does this especially then it would be significant. The problem with this piece is it doesn't have a control, doesn't show effects of other food stuffs in comparison & generally fails to quantify any of the things we'd need to know to make a reasonable choice. I would ... Nutrition Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:00:35 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/does-sugar-make-you-less-of-a-man-t247.htm#940 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/does-sugar-make-you-less-of-a-man-t247.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/steinborn-squat-t245.htm Pete Basically how to do a squat without a power rack
You can watch a video of how it's done here
(couldn't attach the video clip to the page like a youtube, sorry about that)]]> Training with weights Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:56:50 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/steinborn-squat-t245.htm#936 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/steinborn-squat-t245.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/just-when-you-thought-the-world-couldn-t-get-any-more-vegan-t239.htm Pete Attack of the vegan zombies - the movie!!! click here to enjoy the trailer I had to laugh! [EDIT: Found the trailer on youtube if you prefer - yes the zombie need GRAPES!!! ] Off Topic Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:13:50 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/just-when-you-thought-the-world-couldn-t-get-any-more-vegan-t239.htm#923 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/just-when-you-thought-the-world-couldn-t-get-any-more-vegan-t239.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/hey-ho-from-brighton-t243.htm Rollright A newb... looking for some solidarity and grounding. Day-to-day life makes reality far too abstract for my liking... A community would give me the slap around the chops required. RR Introduce Yourself Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:36:24 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/hey-ho-from-brighton-t243.htm#927 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/hey-ho-from-brighton-t243.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/skinny-water-t244.htm Pete Yes, really!! Just when you think the supplement industry has hit rock bottom it tries to sell you flavoured water (that contains calories) & tries to convince you that it will make you have less calories than drinking plain water (zero calories!). I don't mean to be rude but you must be an idiot to buy this - & at over a £1 for 500ml (approx a pint give or take a bit) you'd have to have more money than sense as well. A better alternative would be to buy plain water & send me ... Supplements Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:45:29 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/skinny-water-t244.htm#933 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/skinny-water-t244.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/pete-s-workout-s-t8.htm Pete Hi all, here's the first of my updates on my workouts. Because of designing this messageboard & a few other reasons I didn't get around to my main workout until pretty later..infact I just finished. Anyway here's my day: AM Pilates plus 8 minutes of abs to finish PM barbell Parallel back Squats 4x6 reps supersetted with Stiff arm pullover 4x10 Squat lockout 3x6 [a squat lockout is the top portion of the squat, gets me used to heavier weights on my back] Safety squat ... Training logs Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:39:28 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/pete-s-workout-s-t8.htm#19 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-logs-f10/pete-s-workout-s-t8.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-beta-alanine-t242.htm Pete Here's a study abstract about the effects of creatine & beta alanine on human body composition. Basically it does have better short term effects on body composition than taking either a placebo or creatine alone. I'll paste it below. Quote:Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Aug;16(4):430-46. Effect of creatine and beta-alanine supplementation on performance and endocrine responses in strength/power athletes. Hoffman J, Ratamess N, Kang J, Mangine G, Faigenbaum A, Stout J. Dept. ... Supplements Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:56:25 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-beta-alanine-t242.htm#926 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-beta-alanine-t242.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/giving-up-weights-in-baseball-t241.htm Pete Interesting article here about a baseball team who have moved away from using weights to a move movement based training system. The idea is to train to improve movements that you use doing baseball. I'm not so sure that's a good idea. A lot of the weight based work is to strengthen areas made weaker, or underused doing a sport. So, if like say a powerlifter came to me to improve their longevity I've start included movements that stretched the pecs & encouraged the shoulders to be pulled ... Other training Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:31:09 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/giving-up-weights-in-baseball-t241.htm#925 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/giving-up-weights-in-baseball-t241.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-dht-levels-t240.htm Pete This study appears to show an acute raising of the testosterone metabolite dihydrotestosterone in male subjects, 56% after 7 days of creatine loading and remained 40% above baseline after 14 days maintenance. Now before everyone gets excited & rushes out to buy creatine although DHT is definitely involved in producing male characteristics it is not proven to increase muscle mass directly. It is however shown to encourage male pattern baldness & swelling of the prostrate gland, so it's ... Supplements Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:15:20 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-dht-levels-t240.htm#924 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/creatine-dht-levels-t240.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/great-blog-post-about-bodyfat-levels-t237.htm Pete I have considered doing a bit about bodyfat levels (& the stupid claims made by many people about their 1% bodyfat etc), but I found this article by Leigh Peele that probably does a better job than I could covering it. It gives you an idea of what you should look like at various bodyfat levels so you can have some idea where you are. One point to bear in mind is some people have trouble seeing their true shape, you might need someone else who you know will be honest to read the article ... Nutrition Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:34:50 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/great-blog-post-about-bodyfat-levels-t237.htm#920 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/great-blog-post-about-bodyfat-levels-t237.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/joe-the-great-rollino-dies-age-104-t236.htm Pete 2 months before his 105 birthday Joe was hit by a minivan & later died in hospital. Joe was in great health , didn't need glasses or a hearing aid, had a truly amazing memory (both long & short term). He was best known as a strongman, the last survivor from the height of the strongman era knowing all the greats , from Warren Travis, to the guys at York barbell & beyond. He was also a war hero (once carrying 4 injured men under his arms to safety) & a veggie from the age of ... Off Topic Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:28:52 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/joe-the-great-rollino-dies-age-104-t236.htm#919 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/joe-the-great-rollino-dies-age-104-t236.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/acai-berry-t233.htm nutcracker8787 Acai Berry diet really works and if the Acai Berry pills worth the money.Thanks]]> Supplements Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:11:43 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/acai-berry-t233.htm#915 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/supplements-f8/acai-berry-t233.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/stillman-diet-t235.htm Pete Wow! Just when you think Atkins was a bad method. I just stumbled across the Stillman's diet (or 'no veggies' or added fat diet). Yep, You eat only meat, dairy & eggs. No added veggies or fruits & no added oil - Now that's madness! So, constipation & nutrient deficiency is going to be an issue pretty quickly I'd say - what a crazy idea. Couple of links: Wiki Trivia library Nutrition Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:54:47 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/stillman-diet-t235.htm#917 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/stillman-diet-t235.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/negative-training-t234.htm Pete I wrote an email to a guy who asked about negatives - I thought it might be interesting to share....so here it is: In the past negatives have been done extensively. Guys like Arthur Jones experimented with them quite a bit, even further back Bob Hoffman tried them with his O-lifters back in the day. The major drawback is DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) & also time. Even with a few spotters it takes longer to do the same amount of work using negative alone (bear in mind you do ... Training with weights Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:31:04 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/negative-training-t234.htm#916 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/negative-training-t234.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/internet-gurus-vs-steady-state-cardio-t231.htm Pete here]]> Other training Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:08:44 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/internet-gurus-vs-steady-state-cardio-t231.htm#911 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/internet-gurus-vs-steady-state-cardio-t231.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/pat-competes-in-last-event-before-surgery-t230.htm Pete Pat Reeves - holder of powerlifting world records in 3 weight classes is doing her last contest before some serious surgery to correct a long list of injuries. If you want to get a chance to see Pat compete before the surgery here's your last chance! 2010 British Single Event Championships Sat 6th & Sun 7th March Horncastle Golf & Country Club, Twin Lakes Centre, Shearman’s Wath, West Ashby, nr Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5PP If you can go along & give her your support. The ... Off Topic Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:50:45 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/pat-competes-in-last-event-before-surgery-t230.htm#910 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/pat-competes-in-last-event-before-surgery-t230.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/vegan-wins-savate-title-t229.htm Pete James Southwood won the British light-heavyweight Savate (a French martial art) division at the British Savate league today (Sat 13 Feb)...well done James!!! Off Topic Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:41:05 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/vegan-wins-savate-title-t229.htm#909 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/vegan-wins-savate-title-t229.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/mac-danzig-wins-t228.htm Pete Macs website here]]> Off Topic Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:06:45 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/mac-danzig-wins-t228.htm#908 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/mac-danzig-wins-t228.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-vs-fake-meat-which-is-greener-t227.htm Pete First off I'll say, for the record, I'm an ethical vegan. My arguments are based on whether it is right to kill an animal to eat or not, not an environmental argument, although obviously these play indirect parts as being green helps animals too. In the Netherlands they did a study comparing animal products with their fake meat alternatives. They found that although fake meats were generally better than real meats, due to the fact that a lot of stuff like tofu & non-meat burgers are shipped ... Nutrition Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:52:46 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-vs-fake-meat-which-is-greener-t227.htm#907 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-vs-fake-meat-which-is-greener-t227.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/mike-mahler-getting-big-strong-on-a-vegan-diet-t226.htm Pete Here's an interesting post about diet (& a bit about training too) from Mike Mahler (a vegan probably best known as a kettlebelll guy - I'm just about to watch The boys are back in town DVD set over the next few days - well it's 7 & a half hours long!). For those not wanting to click I'll post the text below: Quote:Getting Big & Strong On A Vegan Diet! By: Mike Mahler There is no way that you can get big and strong on a vegetarian diet! I used to hear this all the ... Nutrition Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:29:00 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/mike-mahler-getting-big-strong-on-a-vegan-diet-t226.htm#906 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/mike-mahler-getting-big-strong-on-a-vegan-diet-t226.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/kettlebells-t187.htm Pete OK I've decided to invest in a few kettlebells for my birthday (in a few weeks), but I'm uncertain which sizes to get? If you've had any experience with KB's I'd value your input. I thought maybe 3 or 4 KB's going from 11-12Kg (to learn the moves with) then maybe something like a 16, 20 & 25Kg or so? I'm not sure.... Training with weights Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:33:39 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/kettlebells-t187.htm#791 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/kettlebells-t187.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/beer-good-for-you-fizzy-pop-death-t225.htm Pete Here's what a friend of mine (who knows I don't drink alcohol sent me (for the record I don't do fizzy pop either!). I believe they'll be starting the "Drink beer - ban fizzy pop" facebook group any day now I wouldn't recommend drinking beer as a source of nutrition! (strangely enough my grand dad was prescribed guiness at one point for low iron if I remember correctly - I can't see that happening today somehow) Nutrition Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:39:52 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/beer-good-for-you-fizzy-pop-death-t225.htm#902 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/beer-good-for-you-fizzy-pop-death-t225.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/inspiring-grip-video-t224.htm Pete This shows some SERIOUS bending of horse shoes & wrenches (that's spanners over here in the UK). The putting a nail through a bit of wood without a hammer is NOT something I'll be trying out...probably ever! but I thought the whole thing was pretty motivational...& if my hands didn't ache so much from multiple kettlebell session every day I'd be grabbing some grip stuff right now...infact I might anyway Other training Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/inspiring-grip-video-t224.htm#901 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/inspiring-grip-video-t224.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/equipment-hardware-t223.htm Grayfox The rack arrived today. It was in three individual boxes so heavy that the delivery guy had to call an ambulance to get back to his truck, I hid in the back room until he was gone. I spent most of this afternoon assembling the thing--Gawd's own Erector Set. It's a pretty good workout just sorting the large metal pieces and getting them bolted together in the correct order. Also a knowledge of Conversational Chinese is helpful in reading the instructions. I did get the whole schmeer together, ... Training with weights Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:24:58 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/equipment-hardware-t223.htm#899 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/equipment-hardware-t223.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/healthy-employees-get-bonus-t214.htm Pete Here's a blog post slagging off the idea that a company should give discounts to healthier employees - I'd actually say it was a pretty interesting idea as it will save the company in terms of health care costs & save the employees cash shopping (& save their health as well!). I do have a 'slight' issue using the the BMI as obviously some of us can hit 'obese' & still have a 6 pack , I'd also give exemptions to those with medical conditions that make achieving a healthy weight ... Off Topic Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:51:16 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/healthy-employees-get-bonus-t214.htm#871 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/healthy-employees-get-bonus-t214.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/barefoot-running-t212.htm Pete Here's an article in Scientific America. Again it shows barefoot is better for you. I don't run a great deal - in the summer I do maybe 3 x 5 miles a week, in winter 1 or 2 x 5 depending on the weather (in the deep snow I didn't do any!), but I have considered investing in a pair of these I'm not sure as they are pretty expensive & I don't know anyone who's tried them, so I waver about ordering a pair just in case. I will probably have to give them a go one day I suppose just to check ... Other training Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:54 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/barefoot-running-t212.htm#867 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/barefoot-running-t212.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/what-s-you-excuse-t211.htm Pete
Kyle doing a snatch

Saw this & thought "Blooming heck! THIS guy is a lifter!!!" anyone who thought they had a reason not to lift - well have they really? He should be a role model for us able bodied lifters - every reason in the world to give up but he's out there doing it, what an inspirational picture!!!]]> Training with weights Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:31:04 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/what-s-you-excuse-t211.htm#866 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/what-s-you-excuse-t211.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/bah-new-pro-fur-scheme-t222.htm Pete This annoyed me. If you look at the bit about welfare where they show the 'ideal' conditions it's basically a factory farm! Pile upon pile of cages. I had the misfortune of seeing a couple of fur farms before we finally got them banned in the UK. Man the stench! Imagine those piles of cages, but quite rusty, with piles of droppings under the cages (& on the animals below the top cages), dead bodies amongst the dropping & in a few cages just rotting & every animal doing that weird ... Off Topic Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:10:22 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/bah-new-pro-fur-scheme-t222.htm#888 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/bah-new-pro-fur-scheme-t222.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/how-long-do-high-meat-eaters-live-t221.htm Pete I stumbled across an interesting fact just today. All those raw milk/meat guys go on about how good it is. Just eat your raw meat &/or milk & some high antioxidant food & live for years, well there is a tribe called the Maasai in Africa & they often rave about the amount of milk & blood they eat & the fact that they suffer less cardiovascular damage than those eating a western diet. But I just found out that actually there does appear to be a cost. First off the average ... Nutrition Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:17:54 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/how-long-do-high-meat-eaters-live-t221.htm#887 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/how-long-do-high-meat-eaters-live-t221.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/neck-training-t220.htm Pete ) crazy amount of neck work!!!

]]> Other training Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:29:18 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/neck-training-t220.htm#886 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/other-training-f6/neck-training-t220.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/beer-bread-t219.htm Grayfox     I was actually looking for a recipe for Irish Soda Bread when I happened onto this recipe for Beer Bread on the Vegweb site http://vegweb.com Beer bread is simple to make, and very tasty. Also it is particularly fun to make with children, they are usually thrilled at the idea of being allowed to cook with beer (wait until after they‘ve tasted the bread to explain to the kids that the alcohol evaporates during baking). -- Grayfox Recipe submitted by smog186, 03/31/08 Beer ... Recipes Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:13:06 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/beer-bread-t219.htm#881 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/beer-bread-t219.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/starting-to-workout-t217.htm xhvrtadox Hello, I'm very excited because finally i have decided to go do some workout. My plan is going 4 days a week from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 2 days of running at the park. Any suggestions of what kind of routine should i do? I want to start with some muscle gaining What should i eat? any supplements? Soy protein, creatin? Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks! Training with weights Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:44:17 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/starting-to-workout-t217.htm#877 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/starting-to-workout-t217.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/vegan-greetingz-from-monterrey-mexico-t216.htm xhvrtadox Hello Friends at VBB! My name is Mario Hvrtado, I'm 26 yo and i live in Monterrey Mex. I am Vegan straight edge I'm full time Graphic Designer & Photographer. I like Metal Music, Electronic, tattoos, skateboarding... I've decided to register at the forum mainly because I'm starting soon a training routine and I'm seeking desperately for some help. Well there are some links where you can follow me: www.myspace.com/xhvrtadox www.facebook.com/mariohvrtado (MARIO HVRTADO) www.twitter.com/xhvrtadox www.flickr.com/hvrtado Cheers! ... Introduce Yourself Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:38:58 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/vegan-greetingz-from-monterrey-mexico-t216.htm#876 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/introduce-yourself-f3/vegan-greetingz-from-monterrey-mexico-t216.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/smallest-vegan-bodybuilder--t218.htm Pete

]]> Off Topic Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:39:21 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/smallest-vegan-bodybuilder--t218.htm#878 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/smallest-vegan-bodybuilder--t218.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/injury-rehab-f13/my-friend-gets-better-from-me-t215.htm Pete My friend Lu (who I've known for donkeys years - no she's not a veggie or vegan or anything) just had the worst flu of her life. When she finely started to feel better she has found, much top her surprise that she's got over years of chronic fatigue! Whether it'll last or not I don't know, but it was kind of like a miracle cure for her. You can check out her blog page here Anyway I thought some of you might be interested? It's pretty great news for her! Injury & rehab Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:46:57 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/injury-rehab-f13/my-friend-gets-better-from-me-t215.htm#875 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/injury-rehab-f13/my-friend-gets-better-from-me-t215.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/slouching-between-sets-t31.htm Pete I was reading a bit by Stuart McGill (the back guy) & he has done research that shows that sitting slouched between sets (like sitting down on a bench without keeping the back in a neutral posture) actually weakens the back muscles for several minutes after you straighten the back. So, in effect you're making yourself weaker between sets if you sit slouched. If you consider the time you're sitting slouched at other times as well, like in front of the TV or computer...how much is that holding ... Training with weights Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:38:57 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/slouching-between-sets-t31.htm#108 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/training-with-weights-f5/slouching-between-sets-t31.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/peta-s-pie-in-the-face-to-seal-hunting--t213.htm Pete
]]> Off Topic Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:28:01 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/peta-s-pie-in-the-face-to-seal-hunting--t213.htm#870 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/peta-s-pie-in-the-face-to-seal-hunting--t213.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/spicy-hummus-w-lime-t154.htm porco_espinho - 3 cloves of garlic (minced) - 2 cups of garbanzo (chickpeas) - 1/2 cup of lemongrass water - 1.5 tsp of salt - 1/2 tsp of ground cumin - 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes - 2 tbsp of almond butter - 1/2 cup of lime juice Mix garlic, chickpeas, lemongrass water, almond butter, and lemongrass water in a blender or food processor (my point of reference is when I can make an indentation on the mix with the back of a spoon). Then add the spices and mix again. I like to eat it on corn ... Recipes Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:43:45 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/spicy-hummus-w-lime-t154.htm#670 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/spicy-hummus-w-lime-t154.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/what-you-got-tsoup-t210.htm Grayfox Cleared out the 'fridg tonight. Lots of nice stuff, but not good enough to serve to people I love. So I'm making What-you-got-You-Got soup. There's no exact recipe for this... just everything you have on hand. Sauteed, browned, onions and garlic, potatoes, browned onions, a can of sliced carrots I misplaced on the shelf And anything else I find that can't be simmered but might survive boiling. Tomorrow I'll add Cumin and maybe a mixture of nice things I remember and learned in India. These ... Recipes Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:43:49 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/what-you-got-tsoup-t210.htm#859 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/recipes-f16/what-you-got-tsoup-t210.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-filled-mondays--t201.htm Pete ...I kid you not here's the 'counter attack' from the meat lobby - they 'invented' the idea of one day of the week being meat-filled (original of what!), we'll here's the link so you can read for yourself. I think we can safely say, that whatever your stance on meat, anyone with any sort of nutritional knowledge will admit we weren't designed to eat a primarily meat diet as a species, sure we have the capacity to hunt & we may well have taken advantage of meat at times, but it was always ... Nutrition Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:18:06 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-filled-mondays--t201.htm#830 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/nutrition-f7/meat-filled-mondays--t201.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/my-birthday-t208.htm Pete As of right now I'm 1hr, 10 minutes & 44 years breathing, so as a birthday treat I'm off to a London surprise, then back for a roastie dinner at my fab friend Rachels with a few bods. Unlike many people I love my birthday so I'm looking forward to an ace day. Got an ace few days as I know one kettlebell is expected tomorrow early (that's normal people early - not John Machin early! ) & if I'm lucky the med ball & other bell will arrive as well! ...anyway I won't be online at ... Off Topic Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:48 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/my-birthday-t208.htm#856 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/my-birthday-t208.htm http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/repo-chick-the-movie-t209.htm Pete
]]> Off Topic Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:27:15 GMT http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/repo-chick-the-movie-t209.htm#857 http://veganbodybuilding.userboard.net/off-topic-f11/repo-chick-the-movie-t209.htm