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Albeit at a much slower rate. The forum runs about 10x slower than before their outage. Often pages don't load at all, and I have a very fast internet connection. This will deter a lot of people.

I agree it's much better this way, not knowing who left the reputation. People just use the sad or confused emojis because they got rid of the thumbs-down emojis, so there's no other option to express dislike or hate for a post. In the latest update, they also stopped displaying reputation scores (you can still find them, but they are buried now), which is also a good move as it slows down trolls who are obsessed with such metrics for whom it became their main goal in posting.

Whey is a byproduct of cheese making. It's a natural part of milk and 20% of milk's total protein. It is one of the most studied proteins and definitely a healthy addition to the diet. On a one-on-one comparison, no other protein comes close. It not only provides much-needed protein to people who are undernourished, but it actually has health benefits. It's good for you! You could use a crash course on whey protein. Whey Protein 101: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Whey protein is real food and superior to your regular meals as a protein source. No one suggested we should use Whey protein as the sole source of protein, but there are many advantages to using Whey protein as a supplement. It is a much cleaner source of protein than eating meat and other animal products and it can have a substantial benefit in controlling body weight for overweight people who eat too much, which includes most expats that both eat too much and are sedentary.

I clicked on this story to find out if the aircraft crashed. I expected that an engine explosion as written in the title might destroy the wing and cause a crash, however, it was only an engine failure with some sparks flying.

Here's an excellent lead-in to learning more about amino acid ranking of foods, with many references for further study. Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (roasted peanuts are on the list)

It's not useless, but it doesn't have the full spectrum of essential amino acids required in sufficient quantity for the body to synthesize protein. When you eat protein, the digestive system breaks it down into amino acids and uses them to produce body proteins. The body requires 9 amino acids from your food. Whey Protein is one of the best. I see "pea protein" is a thing now and readily available.

I just sent a reply - happy shopping. I don't think you'll find a better product or deal.

Just to be precise, the one you are using is WPI - Whey Protein Isolate. 90% protein. 30 grams serving x 90% = 27 g protein.

You need to find out what the source of the Whey Protein is. Who manufactured it (after the cows provided the milk LOL). Most brands won't give their source. The one I mentioned above was produced by ALS Labs in the USA. They have a Thailand subsidiary too. That makes it more reputable than any of the fancy name brands in pretty containers.

There are many unflavoured Whey products available on Lazada. It's all the same, just find the best price. I can't understand your problem as I've been able to purchase pure Whey protein since I arrived here in 2005. I only use the pure product.

I didn't want to spam a particular brand as I have no commercial interest in this. After I wrote that reply, I ended up buying some pure Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) from Lazada myself as my regular supplier closed up shop during Covid. I paid 625 baht per 907 grams of Whey protein concentrate. The source is ALS Labs in the USA. The Lazada resellers buy it in the 25kg sack. If you want to be ripped off by paying exorbitant prices for name brands, with fancy containers, that's up to you, but I only buy pure Whey Protein Isolate or concentrate directly from the producers. Normally the bulk product is produced in the USA or NZ. What I buy is what the name brands use to make up their fancy concoctions (adding flavour and sweetener) and charge double or triple. I used to buy 25kg sacks of pure WPC or WPI about 12 -15 years ago and split it with friends, but now there are suppliers on Lazada who do it for us, and sell it by the kilo (well actually 2lb = 907 grams). It's better than having to buy a 25kg sack. The 2 types: 1. Whey protein concentrate (WPC) - 80% protein by weight 2. Whey protein isolate (WPI) - 90% protein by weight. I have no particular preference other than buying the one that provides the most protein for my baht, which today was WPC. If lactose is a problem, then the WPI option is better. What you should do is calculate the protein content when you're choosing your supplier. In my case, 625 baht for 907 grams of WPC, at 80% protein = 725 grams of protein. 625 baht/725 grams = 0.86 baht per gram of protein. Now I can calculate that for each 30g meal of protein I'm paying 25 baht. (This calculation ignores shipping cost, which is 47 baht for 1 pack, or 53 baht for 2 packs). My goal is to consume a minimum of 100 grams of protein per day (my BW is 100kg) from all sources so I just use the whey to supplement if I haven't eaten enough protein on any particular day. I'm in the gym most days and do a lot of cardio in addition to resistance training. I hope that was helpful.

Pure whey concentrate or isolate powder doesn't taste bad and it's the best way to consume it. Unlike flavored brands, which add flavoring specific to specific serving sizes, you don't have that problem with pure whey concentrate or isolate and you can use as much as you like and add your own flavors. There's a big selection on Lazada.

They would not accept my Australian Paypal to block ads in Thailand. A workaround - turn off ad blockers to view some ads, then switch them back on and you'll be good to go without ads for a week or more until they block you again, then rinse and repeat. I've been watching ad-free for over a month using this method.

It has nothing to do with law. It's a procedural policy of Jomtien immigration. I posted about this in September, including photos of the requirements at the report desk, but I closed the thread due to too many "why don't you report online" comments, insults, and ensuing arguments. Everything needs to be turned into an argument here.

The best way to grow muscle when you're old, (say 60+) is neither Arnold's nor Mike Mentzer's way. Both men stopped competitive bodybuilding by age 30 (with the exception of the 1980 Mr. Olympia when Arnold was 32. He came out of retirement in 1975 to compete in it. You can't train the same way in your 60s as you could in your 20s. If you try to train HIT, even if still young, you're going to get some serious injuries at some point. It's a sh*t way to train at any age. Arnold's high-volume training leaves much to be desired too as it contains too much junk (excessive) volume. That's what people do when they are young. The rules for 60+ training: 1. Don't get injured 2. Get results For young trainers: 1. Get results 2. Try not to get injured. When you're young, an injury might inconvenience you for a few weeks. When you're old, it could mess up your training permanently.

Perhaps he didn't want to rent it to you, and it was his way of dissuading you?

Lifting heavy is not the way you should be training when you're in your 60s. Training smart, using lighter weights to work the muscles hard in a higher rep range, and considering safety first is the way to do it. It's very easy to make lighter weights feel heavy and not risk injury. Once a month is not the way to do it as I've repeated ad nauseam. It's a disgrace that doctors recommend this, just to help people avoid regular injections. They probably don't know any better. You'll end up with levels too high for a few days to a week, and then too low for the rest of the month. Bear in mind that the monthly 250 mg injections have already shut down your own production completely, so you'll have levels of a girl for much of the month with no production of your own. Frequent low-dose injections will more closely mimic the body's natural production. I would venture to say that once a month is worse than nothing at all. It's pointless. I need to stress that I'm talking about TRT here, not PED for sports. I'm not surprised when I hear about powerlifters and weightlifters having heart attacks when they get older. I've known a few people who died too, and some not very old. Most are very unfit, resting for most of their workouts between heavy lifts. That's a lot of stress on the heart, with little circulatory benefits. If there's an arterial blockage somewhere, you might be toast on a heavy lift one day. If your blood pressure is high, the chances are even greater. Low to moderate-intensity cardio is important when you get older. Personally, I split my weekly exercise regime to about 50% cardio, and 50% weights. The weights are moderate, in the 8 - 25 rep range. It's still hard work, but lighter with a focus on how the muscle is working rather than how much it is lifting. If you've been lifting weights for 50 years as I have, you'll discover there's no way around it - you're going to get weaker with age, whether you're on TRT or not. The TRT and smart exercise just slow down the deterioration.

He just wasted a whole year of training as he tore his hamstring a few weeks ago just before the Mr Olympia contest last weekend. He was predicted to be in the top 3 and possibly the winner.

I had a bad case of onychomycosis on my toes and fingers. It all started at the same time about a year ago. The fingernails have only just started to appear normal, but I still have some melanonychia on a few fingers. The big toenails grow slower, so that will take some time. They are about halfway to normal as the thickened nail has yet to grow out. This also affected the skin on my fingers and even the palms, and all my toes. The skin on my fingertips is just starting to come right after a year and constant application of lotion. Most of the skin epidermis peeled off, so it took a long time to repair and for all the skin layers to grow back. The fingers took longer to repair as they were constantly exposed to water and detergents. What caused this, is the question, and your #2 I believe was the cause in my case. I have prediabetes, bordering on diabetes. Most of the time I exercise a lot, which helps to control my blood sugar, but preceding the onset of onychomycosis I had a long period of inactivity (several months). The cure for me was oral itraconazole taken by the "pulse method". 200 mg twice a day for a week, 3 weeks off - repeated for 3 months total. Most importantly I started exercising again. Getting good blood circulation through the toes is crucial. Here's the best article I've seen on the topic. Treating Onychomycosis

Thinking too much about sex is like missing the forest for the trees. Symptoms of low testosterone: 1. Brain fog 2. Lack of energy and drive 3. Indecisiveness 4. Listlessness 5. Depression 6. Irritability 7. Low sense of well-being 8. Low libido 9. Loss of muscle mass 10. Poor quality of sleep Accepting low testosterone is giving up on life.

We all wish you would "think before you post" so much nonsense. Thinking is not your strong suit.

I'm 64 and take frequent low-dose injections of Testosterone. I just checked my BP after a meal and coffee (not the best time to measure it) and it's perfect, at 118/70. I've been on TRT for many years and have never had high BP. I suggest you find another cause for your problem. Believe it or not, lots of people have high BP and don't use testosterone. Also taking one shot a month is a bad idea. You'll only have the optimum test levels for a few days. It'll be too high in the first few days after an injection, and then gradually taper off to the levels of a girl after the first week. If the test levels are too high, you'll convert it to estradiol, and when the levels are too low, you'll have high estrogen too... it's a recipe for gynecomastia. It's ridiculous to require "anti-estrogens" to counter side effects you shouldn't be getting if you keep your testosterone levels within normal range. It's difficult to do as you need frequent low-dose shots... the bare minimum would be once a week and not many people would be willing to do this. The best way to keep your BP at a healthy level is regular exercise. Cardio will be best.

In this case, a point of fact was made - that you are an insufferable bore. Both genders find you boring.

With your immature attitude toward relationships, it's a sure thing that women find you to be an insufferable bore.