Hedley Lamarr: My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.

Taggart: God darnit, Mr. Lamarr, you use your tongue prettier than...

I say Ketones regardless of the ketostix. Next time you experience sweetness spit in a cup and have it analyzed by a professional.

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I can weigh in on this thread as I am an expert.

6'4" 381lbs at the moment. My best squat is 300kg. I have sleep apnea. I also have a vpap machine. In my opinion this more than makes up for...

My guess

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Deadlift? Not even in the same room as a slater stone; Get the 24" one, create from mold, and lift: http://www.roguefitness.com/slater-stone-molds.php

In excess of 300lbs.

By incomplete I mean detailing the resistance training they were doing. Big difference between barbell curls and squats.

I beg the differ. I am 6'4". I put up a 1515lb competition total in 18 months starting from no barbell training. 3 months after that 1631lb total.

Mark, here is the polar opposite to your newest article on t-nation: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/running-not-weights-burns-fat

The article is very incomplete. Does not mention what...

If you are trying to lose weight via carb reduction stay away from fruit, at least in the beginning. Definitely for the first two weeks.

I have done a lot of low carb dieting with varying degrees...

Your biggest jump in weight was your working set. That should be one of if not the smallest jump in weight.

I would de-load a lot on the squat if I were you. No need to hurry up and wait(stall).

Post videos of your squats.

I don't know about your obesity or the opinions of the above posters in regard to your obesity, but I am very similar build to you, 6'4" 370ish pounds, and have no...

Powerliftingwatch is a good place to look for gyms: http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/gyms/louisiana/body-doctor

I broke my foot last year. I did a lot of benching. Also was able to do some of the machines like lat pull down, rows. Be very careful. I was out 3 months.

Not sure, I know you do not if doing Teen or Masters, but maybe for open. Will have to check.

edit: yes, here is the info: http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com/qualifying%20totals.htm

There should not be anyone running the economy. The economy is nothing more than spending, selling, or the lack thereof. We keep thinking we can inject dollars here and there or take dollars away...

545 squat and dead, 405 bench, 185ish press. I like the idea of starting lighter and making bigger jumps if able.

Came in expecting to see 16 weeks not 16 workouts.

More food, more rest. You are missing one or both.

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