<![CDATA[Phil Hernon's Muscle Science :: Science Beyond Bodybuilding :: Bodybuilding Forums - Blogs]]> http://www.musclesci.com/forum/blog.php Muscle Science Building this site is focussed on Bodybuilding and excercising. en Fri, 18 May 2012 03:39:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.musclesci.com/forum/digitalvb/vbfour/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Phil Hernon's Muscle Science :: Science Beyond Bodybuilding :: Bodybuilding Forums - Blogs]]> http://www.musclesci.com/forum/blog.php 3 lbs since Monday http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=690 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:06:25 GMT Hello All. I missed the gym the last 2 days due to a family emergency, but went back today. My diet seems to be working but need to kick it up a... Hello All.
I missed the gym the last 2 days due to a family emergency, but went back today. My diet seems to be working but need to kick it up a notch with the work outs. ]]> JadeA http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=690 Back In Business http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=667 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:33:47 GMT [COLOR="#FF8C00"][/COLOR][FONT=Book Antiqua][/FONT] [COLOR="#FF8C00"][/COLOR]
So after having a conversation with my doctor about my physical health last week. I decided there is no more escuses and went back to the gym yesterday.
I did some moderate walking, worked on some arms and legs, and some crunches. I was upset that I wasnt able to even do 150 crunches as usual.
I also went shopping and loaded up on fruits, veggies and lean protiens. I am taking my usual medications as prescribed by my physician. I also started a multi vitamin and Yellow Haze.
I am going to post pictures as soon as possible.
Yesterdays weight= 151.4
Todays weight = 149.4

Im on my way to the 120-126 range! ]]> JadeA http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=667 Jewelry and Gem Consumer Education http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=655 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:29:11 GMT I'm shamelessly promoting my book[U] Enhanced, Plated, Irradiated and Lab Created: What Jewelry Vendors Don't Want You to Know.
[/U] Now available on Amazon.com. Don't buy gems and jewelry without reading it first. It's only about 50 pages, but packed with references and information.

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Can You Buy Gems and Jewelry with Confidence? You can if you can answer the following questions.

If not, don’t buy expensive gems and jewelry without reading my book…

Why is fine jewelry so expensive?
What are the important dos and don’t for buying jewelry?
What is the normal retail mark up?
How can you get the best deals?
How can you tell easily tell the authenticity of set diamonds and the clarity of stones? Which 2, low cost tools should you bring with you to shop? Jewelry stores actually should lend these to any customer.
When should you get a certificate from a lab, which labs; what information will a certificate include?
Why should you buy from a local, independent jewelry store?
Should you buy 10K gold jewelry with treated or simulated gems?
What is the legal definition of gold for jewelry in the U.S.A.?
What does solid gold actually mean?
Should you buy gold plated jewelry?
So what’s wrong with enhanced gems?
What are gem “enhancements” and how do they affect the value of gems and jewelry?
What was the original value of an item marked down 70%? Is this a good markdown price?
Can you trust major department stores to be offering good jewelry values and selling quality items?
Which major TV jewelry vendor and department store are under lawsuits for fraud in failing to disclose gem treatments and selling treated gems as natural, untreated stones?
What is a fissure filled ruby, and should you buy one?
For how much can you sell gold jewelry?
How can you get the most money when selling gold?
Should you sell to gold buyers, local stores and pawnshops?
“This jewelry is an investment.” Should you believe this statement from a TV show host, and should you invest in gold?
What do you know about diamonds and diamond treatments? How do treatments affect value? Blue, pink and yellow diamonds?
What do you need to know about diamond clarity, color and settings?
I say that today there are 5 Cs; do you know why?
Which stones naturally show rainbow colors and why is this important?
Should you buy black diamonds? What is spinel, and why should you care?
What is the difference between diamond simulants and synthetics?
Should you get an “arrows and hearts” cut diamond and what will you pay for it?
Which colored stones are usually not available in chain jewelry stores, why do I care, and where can I get them?
What are the top colors in each type of colored stone? Why is color so important?
What is a natural gem and why is this important?
Why are untreated gems valuable? “99.9999% of stones are enhanced.” Should you believe this and what does it mean?
Will E-bay and PayPal protect the buyer 100%?
How will your credit card or bank protect you?
What can you expect in the area of protection and veracity from TV vendors?
What ploys do TV vendors use? (think of used car salesman)
Nitrocellulose lacquer (Nickel Guard ®) may solve your nickel allergy problem. Are there other solutions?
Can your jewelry kill or harm you or your child?
It’s “top gem, world class,” it must be the best, right?
What stories do you have about buying gems and jewelry? Do you want to profit from mine?

When my husband and I were in Bogotá, Colombia in 1977 we went shopping for an emerald. There seem to be none of quality available. Maybe the stores just don’t sell them to tourists. I knew very little about jewelry then and never found a good emerald there. Many years later we went to Tahiti. There I did find 2 black pearls, though not exactly matched. They work fine for earrings and were not expensive. I bought costume jewelry to enhance outfits, but never was interested in gems.

My father-in-law did lapidary as a hobby, so I had some cabochons of interesting stones from his efforts. When he died, my husband brought home his collection of polished cabochons and slabs of stones. One Christmas I decided to organize these in shadowboxes as a present for my husband and a way to remember his father. From this small start began my interest in gems, minerals, rocks and jewelry. Don’t start as I did, knowing nothing; get my book.

QVC and the Home Shopping Network caught my attention. I bought a gold bracelet. Then JTV, DSN, Caroline and the Internet became places to learn and dream of owning pretty gems and jewelry. Fortunately I have good money managing skills and impulse control; so I watched, listened, read books, talked to jewelers and learned. I did much more shopping than buying. I returned more fake and damaged items than I ever kept. My book will reveal tactics for successfully getting your money back from fraudulent sellers.

I met a geologist, Bob, and a jeweler/appraiser/auctioneer, Craig Lee Hemphill, at Contra Dances. During breaks I started asking them to comment on information I picked up watching the various gem and jewelry vendors on TV and on the Internet and reading. They both taught me about gems and minerals. You’ll learn some of what they taught me in my book.

Bad buying experiences involving fake stones and plated jewelry that was supposed to be solid gold, pushed me into wanting to help people avoid my mistakes. Listening to TV show hosts often lie about the quality and “list” prices of gems and jewelry got me mad. I’m a teacher by profession; so, it’s not a big jump to writing to educate consumers. I’ll tell you how to spot lies and get all your money back for fakes.

People tell me that I’m creative. What they really see is the artistic in me that I express in dress and adornment. Girlfriends ask my advice about colors, clothes, and jewelry. It’s fun to help people look better. Benefit from my advice in a section on buying for yourself and others.

I’ve gotten quite an education over the last 10 years. I want you to profit from what I’ve learned. My book can save you heartache and money. It can allow you to take control in buying situations.

You wouldn’t buy a car, home, refrigerator, television or other appliance without the information you need to make an educated decision. Don’t buy gems and jewelry blindly. Knowledge is power. Buy my book, and you will have that power. ]]> lifedancer http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=655 Contest prep....any questions go!! http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=373 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:06:44 GMT [QUOTE=Kyle Witherspoon;496117]To be honest there really isn't anything that will truly replace insulin. Trust me you can make great gains without it. One way that you can try to mimic that in your body is with your food intake. I did this for about 4 months. Worked great. Every meal i had some type of sugar or an sweeten ice tea. I learned this from George Farah. We alter between apples raisins and apple sauce along with that sweeten ice tea. Every meal had about 30 grams of sugar. I put on alot of size this way but i did hold a little more water.[/QUOTE]

I am a bit curious about this.. you used sweets and you grew from this?? How was the fat gain with this method?
And I love this thread!!! Thanks ! ]]> little d http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=373 Wk 3 WEIGHT 150.0 http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=294 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:09:25 GMT This week was a real disappointment. Too many emotional, stressful situations for me to handle. Stress eating, is my major pitfall. It sneaks up on... This week was a real disappointment. Too many emotional, stressful situations for me to handle. Stress eating, is my major pitfall. It sneaks up on me all the time. I get really bitchy if I'm called out on it too. Mike will say.. "Honey don't start ruining all your progress by stress eating..." I try to stick to the fan favorites "I'm not!" or " Traci said I could.." Which is a bold faced lie. I just admitted to being a liar. Ugh. What trainer would say.. Sure eat an entire box of angel hair pasta with butter and cheese! That is totally fine for today! :) WRONG. I am struggling to find balance in my new relationship with food, excercise, my home/family life, and work. There was a time I had everything figured out and the direction I wanted to go. Somewhere along the way I lost my direction. Once I find my balance I will find success, happiness, and direction. By the way.. No pictures this week. Thanks for checking in with me.... ]]> Supafigure http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=294 Ergopep Research Chems http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=293 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:54:37 GMT Come on ergo get everything back in stock I'm waiting on a biiiig order! :) ]]> J700W http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=293 WK 2 150.0 http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=292 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:14:16 GMT This week was tough. Battled cramps, insomnia, exhaustion, you name it. Mike said he was proud of me and that with every pound I lose I look better.... This week was tough. Battled cramps, insomnia, exhaustion, you name it. Mike said he was proud of me and that with every pound I lose I look better. I really needed that feed back from him. He has no idea how much those words mean to me! Ok on to week 3 but I better see some difference in the photos next week or I'll be bummed! All my clothes are loose , and that's a great feeling!
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I hired a trainer to keep me focused. She gave me a diet with a ton of carbs. Carbs from grains, I beleive myself to be carb sensitive. I could be wrong, but I have been following her directions pretty close. I sent pictures and she set me up with double cardio and a circuit. Is she trying to tell me I'm fat? LOL! I wanted to start this blog to have a place to go back to and reflect and view improvements..... ]]> Supafigure http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=289 HELP http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=288 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:10:51 GMT [COLOR="#B22222"][/COLOR] So things have not been going so well. I need to kick it back into high gear but am having such a difficult time with this job and fitting in "family" time as well. I guess I should start getting up at 5am to get to the gym? Any suggestions? I need to get back in my size 5 jeans from last year! ]]> JadeA http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=288 Day One http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=225 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:19:21 GMT If you read my introduction it will tell you more about why I decided to start a blog. Please read the intro if you havent already. I am going to... If you read my introduction it will tell you more about why I decided to start a blog. Please read the intro if you havent already. I am going to discuss weight loss and fitness (atleast thats my intentions). I am hoping to learn new tips and share what I am doing, as well as, what I am facing because comments made by others are not always positive. I am 5'6, female 24 years old. I will post pics of before and after within the next few days.
I started out in May 2010 at 192lbs.
My lowest weight was 119 in December, 2010.
My weight yesterday 142.4
Me weight today 141, because I went back on my low sugar and low carb diet.
My goal is to reach 122-125lbs, and like most, as quick as possible.

Current supplements and vitamins I started taking yesterday include: Yellow Haze, an organic multi, L-CArnitine, CLA, and a prescription I take which is no help so I wont list. I think I will add either ginsing or creatine for extra energy.
Yesterday I worked a 12 hour day so no time for fitting in excersize.
I am going to hit the gym and walk probably a mile and a half and work on my arms, of course crunches, and lower back. Tomorrow I will focus on the legs and do my walking and crunches. I was doign 300 crunches a day and I plan to start back out doing 120 and work my way back up to the 300.
If anyone has any extra ideas about supplements I should ad please let me know.
I will report on my weight and excersize every few days to encourage others and gain knowledge.
Please feel free to post! ]]> JadeA http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=225 **ErgoPep LaborDay 48Hour Sale** http://www.musclesci.com/forum/entry.php?b=19 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:56:39 GMT [QUOTE=Gary Granaas;482549][B][CENTER]GO ERGO OR GO HOME!!! :elephant:


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