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How much girth exercises are you doing? I feel you should do at least 2 nice girth workouts every week when you are focusing on length. Then do length like 5 times a week. That has been working quite well for me lately. You've been at this a while, don't be afraid to do a couple more advanced girth exercises. But only do them twice a week at the most.

DJ , I was thinking of JP's newbie routine . However , I have a good feel for compressive squeezes and inner pulls .
I was thinking back when I started and really liked JP's .

I'm thinking of JAI , Rotary and Directional Stretches , for length .
And some combo of squeezes and pulls and jelqs for girth .
I agree with doing girth 2 days . I can get carried away sometimes .
mael out !!!

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Cool Mael, way to go, I LOVE those combo stretch-jelqs you speak of, good deal mein bruder!!!

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No problem brotha man!
And bleh, sorry I didn't realize the nature of my question, I was asking for myself and found the answer for myself, my bad!
No my injuries didn't come from P90X they came from a year of college football. Fall of '08 and still present to this day, just not as bad. I just don't do any strictly shoulder oriented lifts.
I really wish I could speed up my foots healing process, but I really can't do much other then sit around, eat, and get fat. I do have to elevate it more, and some new bruises showed up on my foot which is strange, it's been a week and a day since I broke it!
Anyways enough about me in your progress log, good stuff on your P90X and PE. 2 of the best workouts you'll ever experience in life
Oh yeah and how's the Yoga and the Cardio stuff? Never done it and was always curious about it. I heard your flexibility increases from the Yoga.

Hey millia , don't worry about posting here . This is all info for me to refer to if need be .
I think what you're seeing is bruise from the injury coming to surface . Just keep it up and let it heal itself .

The yoga will kick your ass . I did it years ago , and never sweated like this before .
However , You will be flexible . I can't do some of the routine , I just do what I can , and keep up .
mael out !!!

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I see I see. I wouldn't mind some flexibility because I'm not flexible at all lol. I know my girl would love it.
And yea that's what it is, even though its been a week, the swelling hasn't gone down at all, so it's awesome. My foot felt like it was gonna explode yesterday. Hopefully the inflammation goes down or else I get to go back to the doctor.. And maybe convince him to give me stronger pain killers too

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4-19-10 - - 10 pm.
BPSFL - 6.4"
DTR on 4 hrs . Wahhh !!
Club :
Leg Lifts -200 reps .
Bi's -40 lbs. - 20 reps. - 4 sets.
Tri's - 50 lbs. - 20 reps. - 3 sets.
Back Row - 78 lbs. -25 reps . 100 lbs. -50 reps.
Shoulders - 15 lbs. - 50 reps.
Back Raises - 10 reps.
Assisted Chin and Dips - 20 reps -90 lbs. each.

p90x - Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X .
I'm getting so much better doing the push-ups . I'm weak in the shoulders , and am doing what I can .
This is working as I can do , now , 10 or 12 with good form . All these are getting easier as I go .

PE today , I've decided to do JP's again . With the exception of no jelqs , and adding JAI Stretches .
I'll try this routine , doing these for 5 days for length , and adding Compressive Squeezes and Inner Pulls and Jelqs , every other day for girth . Taking 2 days off per week .
I'll try that and see how I do .
I'll have to figure out how to fit p90x in here also .
I'll get it all done because that's what I want !!!

So tonight : Rotary and Directional Stretches , JAI Stretches , and Kegals . WoHoo , I'm Baaacck !!!
mael out !!!

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Here's what I found about sugar and smooth muscle . I'll try it here first and then pass it on .

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...ers.aspx#_edn1

Click the article about sugar and it's effect on the body .
Scroll up to the part that heads : Eating Fructose is worse than eating fat .
You come in at the bottom of the article .
It tells how sugar interferes with smooth muscle and nitric acid .

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4-21-10 - - 1 am.
BPSFL - 6.4"
BPEL - 6.25" Wow , A gain , however small , still a gain .
first time in months I've measured . Had a great horn and just had to put tape to him .
DTR on 4 hrs . Again.

Club :
Same as yesterday .
Leg Lifts -200 reps .
Bi's -40 lbs. - 20 reps. - 4 sets.
Tri's - 50 lbs. - 20 reps. - 3 sets.
Back Row - 78 lbs. -25 reps . 100 lbs. -50 reps.
Shoulders - 15 lbs. - 50 reps.
Back Raises - 10 reps.
Assisted Chin and Dips - 20 reps -90 lbs. each.

p90x , Plyometrics . Damn , at least they get easier .

Doing the same as last night , except doing 4 sets of stretches .
mael out !!!

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Congrats on the gain Mael! I was looking at your starting stat of 5.5 which is just a bit under what I'm starting with, I'm hoping I can reach 6.2 in only 3 months! What part of your routine do you feel contributed most to your gains? I'm on my second month of JP's routine but just recently added light flacid bends and JAI's as additional stretching. Good luck bro! can't wait to see your current stats at 7"x6.

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Eating Fructose is Far Worse than Eating Fat

However, the physiological problems of fructose metabolism extend well beyond a couple of pant sizes:

• Fructose elevates uric acid, which decreases nitric oxide, raises angiotensin, and causes your smooth muscle cells to contract, thereby raising your blood pressure and potentially damaging your kidneys.[1]
  
  Increased uric acid also leads to chronic, low-level inflammation, which has far-reaching consequences for your health. For example, chronically inflamed blood vessels lead to heart attacks and strokes; also, a good deal of evidence exists that some cancers are caused by chronic inflammation. (See the next section for more about uric acid.)
• Fructose tricks your body into gaining weight by fooling your metabolism—it turns off your body’s appetite-control system. Fructose does not appropriately stimulate insulin, which in turn does not suppress ghrelin (the “hunger hormone”) and doesn’t stimulate leptin (the “satiety hormone”), which together result in your eating more and developing insulin resistance.[3] [4]
• Fructose rapidly leads to weight gain and abdominal obesity (“beer belly”), decreased HDL, increased LDL, elevated triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and high blood pressure—i.e., classic metabolic syndrome.
• Fructose metabolism is very similar to ethanol metabolism, which has a multitude of toxic effects, including NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). It’s alcohol without the buzz.

These changes are not seen when humans or animals eat starch (or glucose), suggesting that fructose is a “bad carbohydrate” when consumed in excess of 25 grams per day. It is probably the one factor responsible for the partial success of many “low-carb” diets.
One of the more recent findings that surprised researchers is that glucose actually accelerates fructose absorption, making the potential health risks from HFCS even more profound.[1]
You can now see why fructose is the number one contributing factor to the current obesity epidemic.

I've known this for a while because my step-mom has some health issues, doctors think she's pre-diabetic so we've been eating a lot healthier as a house-hold. We avoid foods that are high in high fructose corn syrup. Because it is worse then sugar and will make you gain weight like crazy, as well as raise your blood sugar levels.

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Congrats on the gain Mael! I was looking at your starting stat of 5.5 which is just a bit under what I'm starting with, I'm hoping I can reach 6.2 in only 3 months! What part of your routine do you feel contributed most to your gains? I'm on my second month of JP's routine but just recently added light flacid bends and JAI's as additional stretching. Good luck bro! can't wait to see your current stats at 7"x6.

diesel , Thanks for stopping by . All my gains were from JP's routine . I have since tried several other exercises .
All I can say about that is , stick with what is working NOW . I've had several breaks from overdoing my work-outs and wasting time with other methods .
And am re-starting a modified routine . I think that's the reason for my slight increase in length .
I think what was the best for me , was being consistent . And not over thinking what I was doing .
You know , I little knowledge , and ego , can halt all progress . LOL !!!
Just stay centered on what your goal is , and you will do fine .
You oughta be seeing some growth already . It's very satisfying when the tape says : you got gains !!

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Maelsukr, I think you have the right attitude. I was gaining last fall and got all excited and started doing lots of new and interesting stuff and all progress stopped.
I took a break and I am coming back with JP's 90 Day Beginner Routine and keeping things simple. I seem to be gaining slightly which is just fine by me. I would certainly like to be gaining quickly but slow gains beat the hell out of no gains.

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millia , How's the foot ? Hope it's healing quickly so you can get back to it.
What I saw and thought was interesting was the smooth muscle contraction , and nitric oxide decrease .
I was wondering what that would do to the penis in relation to PE .
Maybe I am mistaken . Isn't nitric oxide what helps with erections ?
This article is about blood pressure , but , the penis is 50% smooth muscle .
Just thought others might not know this , as I didn't .
Another reason to cut down on sugar , if this is accurate .


Fructose elevates uric acid, which decreases nitric oxide, raises angiotensin, and causes your smooth muscle cells to contract, thereby raising your blood pressure and potentially damaging your kidneys.[1]

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Maelsukr, I think you have the right attitude. Iaining last fall and got all xcited and started doing lots of new and interesting stuff and all progress stopped.
I took a break and I am coming back with JP's 90 Day Beginner Routine and keeping things simple. I seem to be gaining slightly which is just fine by me. I would certainly like to be gaining quickly but slow gains beat the hell out of no gains.

Hey piratey man , Been there , done that . LOL !!! No shit !! A little knowledge , and some ego , stops all progress .
At least in my case .
I've been crazed with my no progress lately . Doing all kind of exercises in an attempt to gain more .
However , I've gone to default and reboot , to start JP's again . although modified .
I think my small gain is from slowing down and easing off .
What's that saying , KISS . That's my motto , now . hehehe !
And you're right , slow gains beats no gains !!

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KISS=keep it simple,...stupid=RIGHT!

Stay with it Mael!!! How is the DTR going?

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4-22-10------2 am .
Yeah !! BPSFL is 6.5" today .
No Club .
DTR on for 4 hrs . Still not long enough , damnit !
I KNOW there is an ANTEATER here somewhere and I'll find him !!
p90x Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper X . so good !!
Did JP's stretching routine x 3
Inner Pulls -3
Flaccid squeezes -3
Today is a combo of length and girth for me .
Staying light for awhile .
mael out !!!