So people have been asking me via PM and in person " Rambo, apart from the lean look and obvious muscle gains, what other benefits have you experienced with what you're doing"
Good Question, not everyone wants big muscles and low fat ( ok many want LESS fat) so here is list of related benefits from "what I'm doing", both observational on my part and medically tested.
Observational Health Benefits from Individualised Optimal Nutrition and Resistance Training over the past 2 years :
1. No flu's, colds, illnesses, infections, skin disorders, of any type for 2 years.
2. Skin has a noticeable health glow and hair and nails are strong and dense. I use no personal hygiene products other than pure soap and water, not even deodorant.
3. I don't fart, i don't have stomach or digestive tract bloat after i eat, only burp with gassy drinks. Stools are healthy and regular.
4. No sign of urinary restriction or urgency from an ageing Prostate ( my PSA is .77, ideal is under 4.5)
5. Joints and Spine are extraordinarily healthy and strong. Joints i can only describe as like a new ball joint for car, firm, lubricated, no slack, no pain. Pre 2 years, shoulders and elbows were troublesome. Spine has past damage, but now never any pain, spasms or stiffness, other than temporarily introduced from lifting heavy weights and Delayed onset Muscle Soreness [DOMS].
6. I bound up stairs, people notice grip and body strength when grabbing my hand.
7. I sleep like a log and regular, retire at 8.30Pm, arise at 4.30Am.
8. Don't suffer or feel cold, heat doesn't bother me, energy levels flat-line high all day.
9. Medically diagnosed IBS and Leaky gut Syndrome of two years ago, now absent (both eliminated in the first 4 mths) A CT Scan cleared me of any Bowel Abnormalities.
10. All my Blood panel markers have improved from previous tests 2 years ago. Glucose, Chol, Trigs, etc. Not deficient in any tested Minerals and Vitamins. Blood pressure normal. Resting AM heart rate 48, max Heart Rate 188bpm.
11. Zero headaches, occasional allergic reaction to mould and very strong man made fragrances, tolerate natural fragrances well in season, but react to saw dust.
12. Full body flexibility is vastly improved, weight training actually increases flexibility if full range of motion is employed in the exercises.
13. Power and strength, well that's obvious from the tonnage i lift. I'm classified Intermediate level in my main lifts, but that doesn't take into account my age of 62.
14. Eyesight not degenerated, i'm still on the x2 $5 Reading glasses from two years ago.
15. I get pissed easier on alcohol, but clear it very fast due to improved liver health (very noticeable)
I can't think of any more but will include them here if i do. So do i think it's worth it..????
"FKkenoath...." And flashing a set if abs at 62 is pretty cool, yes people stare in public, even approach and give complements, that's nice and appreciated. I believe this Physical improvement carries over to Mental Health as well, but that doesn't excuse the fact i'm still a bit of a nutter....lol
Do i claim to know everything, no, an i still learning, yes, The Journey Continues.
Cheers Recompositioning Rambo
Postscript >>>
One can only imagine the unseen benefits the bodies internal organs, not just the visible skin and hair. Most organs would be doing the job they were originally designed to do very efficiently, rather than "adapted" or second handling from offloaded duties from other overtaxed organs. In effect, a fully optimised and balanced organism in perfect Homoeostasis.
