Ok i am 18 i stoped working out in june i was woundering if someone can tell me....

[amberevansfan85]

Ok i am 18 i stopped working out in june i was woundering if someone can tell me what i should do. I jog every now and then but i weigh aroud 125 ibs. i want to gain weight and get a little bigger. So what do i need to eat and what should i do to start up. I don't bench, but work with dumb bells.

[DangerousGround]

wow you got a lot to learn bro.
Maybe not jog as much eat more and do some bench presses.

to much for me to say here my brains tired..

how tall are you BTW
and you have a long ways to go to consider even using hormones.

Maybe buy a few magazines or use the search engine on here.

you need to get a basic diet and protein sup and start a simple weight routine working all the bodyparts.
Do you do arms, tri's, legs??

squats in proper form can add lots of mass and increase overall size....Rome wasn't built in a day"

[amberevansfan85]

Im 5'4" and your right i have a long way to go. Before when i joined i was embarrassed to talk about this. but i figure now would be a good time to talk about it. I wanna say i am sorry to all of the members on this forum, i hope you can give me a hand.

[amberevansfan85]

And yes i do my arms, tri's, & legs. i do squats, arnold presses, butterfly, and others.

[DangerousGround]

no problem bro I understand bro nothing wrong with that.

do you have a workout routine or access to a gym you really need to tart at basics and diet get a good whey protein mix and try to get 150grams + of protein ed along with a workout routine to follow to start.

Whats overall goals have you been to Dr at 18 and 5'4" you may be a candidate for gh therapy to increase height after an endocrinologist checks you out.
at 18 not much time to waste if want to get taler is fine at 5'4 thats cool to.

[DangerousGround]

nothing to be embarrassed about bro your young gotta start somewhere education and knowledge is the key!

[amberevansfan85]

thanks man and i have been to a Dr but not a endocrinologist. I have to join a gym, i have one right up the block. And what do u suggest on what i should eat? (what type of food)

[DangerousGround]

shit bro my brains picked I will post tommorow probley a few other more expereinced at this can join in.

I was lucky I was 6'1 225 at age 15 reping 225lbs on the bench press.

[amberevansfan85]

ok thanks for your time bro.

[DangerousGround]

Originally posted by amberevansfan85
thanks man and i have been to a Dr but not a endocrinologist.

Did you bring up gh for underactive .....
Growth Hormone (GH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Growth "failure" may be a result of insufficient production of this GH, due to a genetic or a systemic disease or short stature may be inherited from parents.

insurance may cover do you have it?

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Cure For Short Children?


(CBS) If given the opportunity to be taller, will some children subject themselves to years of hormone injections for just a couple of inches?

They may get the chance to, with parental consent, if the FDA decides this summer whether to approve the use of growth hormones to make short children taller, even if there is no underlying medical problem stunting their growth.

A government advisory panel recommended on Tuesday that the FDA approve the growth hormone Humatrope for children for cosmetic reasons.

Humatrope is currently approved for use in children whose growth is stunted by underlying medical conditions or a lack of the hormone, but a 1996 study estimated that as many as 40 percent of prescriptions of Humatrope were for "off-label" cosmetic reasons.

Critics, such as Ethicist Arthur Caplan of the University of Pennsylvania, who discussed the issue on The Early Show Wednesday, are concerns that the high cost of the hormone and frequent injections are not worth the potential small height increase of about 2 inches that the hormone can generate in some children.

There is also the possibility of less increase or no increase at all in height after taking the hormone. It is not known what the long-term effects of Humatrope use in children are, although it has been around for more than 15 years and is generally considered safe and effective.

The drug will be tightly regulated, prescribed by specialists and shipped directly to patients. The FDA panel did not determine the appropriate age to start treatment.

Studies show children gain 1.5 to 2.8 inches than they would normally be after about four years of growth hormone treatment. The drug maker Eli Lilly says they would restrict use to boys predicted to be 5 feet 3 inches or shorter and girls 4 feet 11 inches or shorter.

Some worry it will be hard to enforce restrictions if Humatrope is accepted to include cosmetic reasons, and the drug companies will have no financial incentive to do so. Different companies manufactures other growth hormones, including Genentech and Pfizer.

Caplan says he doesn't think many parents will want daughters to take the shots, but the demand for boys could be huge. He doesn't believe that there is anything inherently wrong with prescribing medicine to enhance cosmetic appearance, and thinks that the market for cosmetic and performance enhancement will only get bigger in the future. There are many instances where surgery and drugs are used for these purposes. Sports medicine is also common for improving performance and appearance.

When it comes to prescribing hormones for children for cosmetic reasons, there is also the issue of what the child would want in the long run. It is reasonable to say that a child may not care about height issues as an adult. Caplan worries that increased use of hormones will be a way for a parent to try to influence the development of their child, perhaps unnecessarily and before the child is able to make the decision for themselves.

The physical effort and pain of the six shots a week of the hormone is also a big consideration when it comes to treating kids. Some may want to ask themselves if years of hormone shots are worth it for a couple inches of extra height. The $10,000 to $25,000 a year cost for the drug is another factor to consider.

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more sites:

http://www.hgfound.org/

http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/AA031099.HTM

http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_...ormone_p2.html

http://www.cnmc.org/dcchildrens/forp...stoneId=P01952
just a few hope they help

[DangerousGround]

Hormones and Growth Disorders
Growth is controlled by hormones your body produces. Many diseases of the endocrine system, which includes the glands that produce hormones, can affect growth.

Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland, which in turn releases some of the hormones that control growth and sexual development. Other hormones include insulin, thyroid hormone, adrenaline, and steroids. Estrogen and testosterone are important hormones that drive sexual development and function and also play a role in growth.

What Is Growth Hormone Deficiency?
When the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough hormones for normal growth, growth slows down or stops. Sometimes this condition is called growth hormone deficiency or GH deficiency.

GH deficiency can occur at any age, and the most common sign in kids and teens is a slowing of growth to less than 2 inches a year. Kids with this disorder have normal body proportions - in other words, their bodies look normal, just smaller. Growth hormone deficiency does not affect intelligence or brain function.

There are many other conditions that cause significantly short stature, known as dwarfism. Dwarfism results from abnormal growth of the bones and cartilage in the body. Most people with dwarfism do not have growth hormone deficiency. In many forms of dwarfism the person has abnormal body proportions, such as noticeably short limbs or a short trunk. Most of these cases of dwarfism are genetic, so the person is born with the condition.

What Causes Growth Hormone Deficiency?
The cause of growth hormone deficiency can be a damaged or malfunctioning pituitary gland or hypothalamus, which can happen before or during birth or can be caused later by an accident or trauma. In some cases, the cause of growth hormone deficiency is simply unexplained.

Sometimes kids who have had meningitis find out later that their pituitary glands were damaged by the disease. Tumors near the pituitary gland, like craniopharyngioma (pronounced: kray-nee-oh-fair-in-jee-oh-muh), can also damage the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which can affect growth.

When the pituitary gland isn't working correctly, there is an underproduction of growth hormone and the result is that a person's growth is slowed.

Growth hormone deficiency usually affects only one person in a family and isn't generally passed on from parents to children.

What Do Doctors Do?
Your doctor has probably been charting your growth since your were born to make sure there is a "growth curve" showing steady growth in weight and height. If this curve flattens out, a doctor usually does a thorough physical exam and may order special blood tests and X-rays of the bones.

If growth hormone deficiency is found, it is treated by replacing the missing hormone. The replacement hormone is produced in a laboratory and given in a shot. It doesn't work to take the hormone by mouth because it would be destroyed by the stomach's digestive juices.

"Depending on when the diagnosis is made, treatment usually lasts for several years - until the growth areas of the teen's bones close and therefore no more growth can occur," says Steven Dowshen, MD, an endocrinologist.

It can take weeks or months to notice the effects, but most kids will grow two to five times faster during the first year of treatment than they were growing beforehand, Dr. Dowshen says. The rate of growth after that is usually somewhat slower, about 3 to 4 inches per year, Dr. Dowshen notes.

Recently, a long-acting form of growth hormone has become available. Although it is still given by injection, it is only given once or twice a month. It's still not certain, however, if this form of treatment will produce the same rate of growth that daily injections can accomplish.

Growth disorders due to other conditions can also be treated. Girls with Turner syndrome can also benefit from growth hormone therapy. Thyroid medication can be given to restore a normal growth rate in kids and teens with hypothyroidism. In most cases, growth will also improve with specific treatment of chronic medical conditions that are slowing a teen's growth.

Dealing With Growth Disorders
It can be tough having a growth disorder when you're a teen, especially because it can affect your body image and self-esteem.

"Being significantly shorter than peers can be particularly difficult for boys (because) greater importance is placed on height for males in this society," Dr. Dowshen says. "And late development of secondary sexual characteristics can be a major issue for both girls and boys," he says.

Talking with a mental health professional can be very useful in helping teens deal with their feelings. Treatment with growth hormone increases growth and will spur puberty, which can also help teens to feel better about themselves

[amberevansfan85]

yes i was told by my doctor that if i was to work out at a young age i would'nt grow. The thing is i was adopted so i don't know if they had problems like that.

[majoradams]

Look mate if you wana grow you gotta eat, dont concern yourself with drugs at this stage, unless the doc clears you for gh, try to slowly increase the amount of food you eat, more cals, more protein, more carbs, combine this with a 4 day a week programe to start with, I train 1 bodypart each workout but i train with alot of intensity, you should link 2 bodyparts together for each workout, have a look at some mags an get some ideas on some beginer workouts, what are you eating at the moment? Let us know so we know how to correct it, eventually you should try to aim for around 6 meals a day, start with foods like chicken, potatoes, rice, tuna, pasta, oats thats just to name afew, if you arnt gona eat right then theres no point training, dont be sorry to anyone bro, alot of us started out just the same, you gotta learn somehow. Start eating and training right and you will be on your way to 300lbs in no time

[majoradams]

And cut that xxx shit out, WOMEN WEAKEN LEGS

[amberevansfan85]

ok i eat alot of junk, i am honest and i won't lie. A while ago i use to eat better and had someone i looked up to, its funny cause it was more then just one guy. It was The Rock, Stone Cold, and Triple H. I dont know if you remenber but a while back triple h was in a muscle magazine. I cuted out is work out schedule and used that. And i only like one women and well i think you can figure out who it is.