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I'm hittin' the heavies again brotatos, and had a legitimate question for all you meatheads(I know right? fizay not ****ing around or posting *****, what gives?). In high school, I sustained a rugby injury which caused my collar bone to re-seat itself on my left side. After getting nowhere with a chiropractor, I did about 2 years of Yoga and some rehabilitation type training and what do you know it works; my left arm around the shoulder area feels stronger and in short, I feel more symmetrical in strength. However, due to years of misalignment, I have smaller muscles on the left. My biceps are noticeably smaller, and other major muscles could use some bulking up so as to not look like I have a serious masturbation addiction (I do, but we'll cross that bridge later). Any tips to get me looking less freakish? Just more left side reps? I feel like it's wearing my left side out and causing it to be more prone to injury.
I'm hittin' the heavies again brotatos, and had a legitimate question for all you meatheads(I know right? fizay not ****ing around or posting *****, what gives?). In high school, I sustained a rugby injury which caused my collar bone to re-seat itself on my left side. After getting nowhere with a chiropractor, I did about 2 years of Yoga and some rehabilitation type training and what do you know it works; my left arm around the shoulder area feels stronger and in short, I feel more symmetrical in strength. However, due to years of misalignment, I have smaller muscles on the left. My biceps are noticeably smaller, and other major muscles could use some bulking up so as to not look like I have a serious masturbation addiction (I do, but we'll cross that bridge later). Any tips to get me looking less freakish? Just more left side reps? I feel like it's wearing my left side out and causing it to be more prone to injury.
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Switch hands. 
One side may be stronger than the other, but if all you are looking for is symmetrical form then you should be set.
It is tough to stay even. Back when I used to bowl a lot, my right arm started to get bigger than my left. I ended up getting a bigger bowling bag and more ***** and carried my bag with only my left arm. All was good.
Also, I know I mentioned earlier in this thread that I wanted to get the Wii active deal. But I never saw one on the shelf at GameStop, so I got a gym membership instead. Been going to the gym on and off for the last 4 months and I have lost 15 pounds. And now that School is back in full swing my "hang out with friends" time is going to turn into gym time. I'm 6'1" and I have a goal of 180, but I would be rather content with 240.
One side may be stronger than the other, but if all you are looking for is symmetrical form then you should be set.
It is tough to stay even. Back when I used to bowl a lot, my right arm started to get bigger than my left. I ended up getting a bigger bowling bag and more ***** and carried my bag with only my left arm. All was good.
Also, I know I mentioned earlier in this thread that I wanted to get the Wii active deal. But I never saw one on the shelf at GameStop, so I got a gym membership instead. Been going to the gym on and off for the last 4 months and I have lost 15 pounds. And now that School is back in full swing my "hang out with friends" time is going to turn into gym time. I'm 6'1" and I have a goal of 180, but I would be rather content with 240.
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I'm left handed so my right arm is ****. But training with equal weights eventually evened everything out.
Good job Jourdan!!!! Don't settle for 240lbs, you gotta go for the gold, just pace yourself. I dropped down from 226 to 165 over the last year, it can be done!
Also, I've signed up for these races.....
10/3
Bridge to Bridge 12K
http://www.bridgetobridge.com/
11/7
SF Half Marathon
www.ushalf.com
Anyone else a runner?
I'm left handed so my right arm is ****. But training with equal weights eventually evened everything out.
Good job Jourdan!!!! Don't settle for 240lbs, you gotta go for the gold, just pace yourself. I dropped down from 226 to 165 over the last year, it can be done!
Also, I've signed up for these races.....
10/3
Bridge to Bridge 12K
http://www.bridgetobridge.com/
11/7
SF Half Marathon
www.ushalf.com
Anyone else a runner?
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I actually started to gain the weight back, got back up to around 265, and it wasnt muscle
Switched gyms in June, now have been in a gi academy for six months. If you want to lose weight, just wear a gi lol. Down to 249lbs as of this morning, losing 3 pounds this week alone after starting the Gracie diet. and, it's not really a diet 
I actually started to gain the weight back, got back up to around 265, and it wasnt muscle
Switched gyms in June, now have been in a gi academy for six months. If you want to lose weight, just wear a gi lol. Down to 249lbs as of this morning, losing 3 pounds this week alone after starting the Gracie diet. and, it's not really a diet
How to Follow the Gracie Diet
The Gracie Diet is easy to follow. Almost all foods are allowed and many of the guidelines are based on common sense. It takes time to become familiar with the food groupings though, so it’s easier to make a gradual switch than to jump in right away. Start with one meal a day and work from there. A difference in wellness and overall energy level is often felt within the first few weeks.
Gracie Diet Principles:
* Digestion is the Body’s Toughest Workout - The Gracie Diet is based on the principle that digestion is the body’s toughest daily workout and that streamlining this process enables the body to divert a maximum percentage of its resources towards other essential functions like training, healing injuries, fighting disease, etc.
* Different Food Groups Require Specific Digestive Enzymes - Specific digestive enzymes are needed to digest different types of foods. Foods can be grouped according to the digestive enzymes needed to break them down.
* Eat Only Foods from Compatible Groups at Each Meal - Since different combinations of foods require specific sets of enzymes and enzyme production is an energy-intensive process, one can dramatically reduce the body’s workload by only eating foods from compatible groups at each meal.
* Let the Body Recover Between Meals - The Gracie Diet specifies that one should allow four and a half hours between meals. This allows the body to finish its job, recover, and return to its neutral state before having to produce another set of digestive enzymes.
* Eat Whatever You Want - The only foods that are expresslyl forbidden under the Gracie Diet are pork products. Almost all foods can be eaten, provided they are combined correctly.
* Don’t Overeat - Eating too much overloads the body’s digestive system. Always leave the table feeling like you could eat more.
Gracie Diet Food Groups
The following is an abbreviated list of Gracie Diet food groups, as compiled by Professor Carlos Gracie:
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Group A - combine with each other, plus one of Group B
* almonds
* avocado
* cauliflower
* chicken
* red meat
* spinach
Group B - Do not combine with each other
* cereals
* starches
* rice
* potatoes
* soybean
Group C - Combine with each other, plus one of Group B (but not prepared with fat)
* fresh sweet fruits
* bananas
* honey
* watermelon
* ricotta cheese
* cream cheese
Group D - Don’t combine with anything else, or each other.
* acidic fruits
* kiwi
* strawberry
* peach
* mango
Group E - Raw banana
Combines with:
* all fresh sweet fruits
* cheese
* cream
Does not combine with:
* avocado
* dried fruit
* honey
* oil/fat
* group A or B
Group F - Milk
Combines with:
* Group B
* bananas
Does not combine with:
* Group A
* avocado
* oil/fat
* most fruits
Group G - Fresh milk cream
Combines with:
* Group B
* apples
* bananas
* milk derivatives (except butter)
Does not combine with:
* Dried fruits
* egg whites
* meats
* vegetables
* oil/fat
Further Gracie Diet Resources:
This was just a quick overview of the Gracie Diet. For more information:
The Gracie Diet is explained in full detail in the book Gracie Jiu-jitsu by Grand Master Helio Gracie.
Read more at Suite101: The Gracie Diet: The History and Principles Behind Carlos Gracie's Famous Diet http://www.suite101.com/content/the-...#ixzz17qFcFFpf
The Gracie Diet is easy to follow. Almost all foods are allowed and many of the guidelines are based on common sense. It takes time to become familiar with the food groupings though, so it’s easier to make a gradual switch than to jump in right away. Start with one meal a day and work from there. A difference in wellness and overall energy level is often felt within the first few weeks.
Gracie Diet Principles:
* Digestion is the Body’s Toughest Workout - The Gracie Diet is based on the principle that digestion is the body’s toughest daily workout and that streamlining this process enables the body to divert a maximum percentage of its resources towards other essential functions like training, healing injuries, fighting disease, etc.
* Different Food Groups Require Specific Digestive Enzymes - Specific digestive enzymes are needed to digest different types of foods. Foods can be grouped according to the digestive enzymes needed to break them down.
* Eat Only Foods from Compatible Groups at Each Meal - Since different combinations of foods require specific sets of enzymes and enzyme production is an energy-intensive process, one can dramatically reduce the body’s workload by only eating foods from compatible groups at each meal.
* Let the Body Recover Between Meals - The Gracie Diet specifies that one should allow four and a half hours between meals. This allows the body to finish its job, recover, and return to its neutral state before having to produce another set of digestive enzymes.
* Eat Whatever You Want - The only foods that are expresslyl forbidden under the Gracie Diet are pork products. Almost all foods can be eaten, provided they are combined correctly.
* Don’t Overeat - Eating too much overloads the body’s digestive system. Always leave the table feeling like you could eat more.
Gracie Diet Food Groups
The following is an abbreviated list of Gracie Diet food groups, as compiled by Professor Carlos Gracie:
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Group A - combine with each other, plus one of Group B
* almonds
* avocado
* cauliflower
* chicken
* red meat
* spinach
Group B - Do not combine with each other
* cereals
* starches
* rice
* potatoes
* soybean
Group C - Combine with each other, plus one of Group B (but not prepared with fat)
* fresh sweet fruits
* bananas
* honey
* watermelon
* ricotta cheese
* cream cheese
Group D - Don’t combine with anything else, or each other.
* acidic fruits
* kiwi
* strawberry
* peach
* mango
Group E - Raw banana
Combines with:
* all fresh sweet fruits
* cheese
* cream
Does not combine with:
* avocado
* dried fruit
* honey
* oil/fat
* group A or B
Group F - Milk
Combines with:
* Group B
* bananas
Does not combine with:
* Group A
* avocado
* oil/fat
* most fruits
Group G - Fresh milk cream
Combines with:
* Group B
* apples
* bananas
* milk derivatives (except butter)
Does not combine with:
* Dried fruits
* egg whites
* meats
* vegetables
* oil/fat
Further Gracie Diet Resources:
This was just a quick overview of the Gracie Diet. For more information:
The Gracie Diet is explained in full detail in the book Gracie Jiu-jitsu by Grand Master Helio Gracie.
Read more at Suite101: The Gracie Diet: The History and Principles Behind Carlos Gracie's Famous Diet http://www.suite101.com/content/the-...#ixzz17qFcFFpf
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