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Peg · 27-04-2006, 06:49 PM

Pookie69:

I don't think that was a stupid question at all.
I'd like to know more about it myself just from the biochemistry point of view.
The complexity of the human body is fascinating to me.

I need to go back to my endocrinology books and refresh my memory.

For most body builders who use GH I would say that is the main catalyst for the distended belly.
For those natural body builders that just can get rid of that last bit of fat to see the six pack try this: Power Breathing

Having had 5 children ranging from 7 pounds to 12 pounds at birth, I had to find something to get my tummy flat.

1. I've worked on my insulin/cortisol/gh balance.
2. I've worked on optimizing my diet and training routine.
3. I do the crunches like everyone else and the weight lifting movements to increase my core strength.
4. I've added power breathing this year as per the article.

Maybe Hackskii and Tatyana can shed more light on how GH causes the belly distension.

I will say that my belly grew while under the stress of cortisol during the 6 month evacuation due to the hurricane. I was beginning to look pregnant without proper cause.

I am also elated to say that my belly is decreasing very nicely now that I'm back into my MA and weight training, good sleeping habits, eating clean, and keeping the hormones in balance through the afore mentioned elements of a healthy life style.

Here's an interesting article on cortisol.

27-04-2006, 06:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Peg Getting HUGE! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,467	Pookie69: I don't think that was a stupid question at all. I'd like to know more about it myself just from the biochemistry point of view. The complexity of the human body is fascinating to me. I need to go back to my endocrinology books and refresh my memory. For most body builders who use GH I would say that is the main catalyst for the distended belly. For those natural body builders that just can get rid of that last bit of fat to see the six pack try this: Power Breathing Having had 5 children ranging from 7 pounds to 12 pounds at birth, I had to find something to get my tummy flat. 1. I've worked on my insulin/cortisol/gh balance. 2. I've worked on optimizing my diet and training routine. 3. I do the crunches like everyone else and the weight lifting movements to increase my core strength. 4. I've added power breathing this year as per the article. Maybe Hackskii and Tatyana can shed more light on how GH causes the belly distension. I will say that my belly grew while under the stress of cortisol during the 6 month evacuation due to the hurricane. I was beginning to look pregnant without proper cause. I am also elated to say that my belly is decreasing very nicely now that I'm back into my MA and weight training, good sleeping habits, eating clean, and keeping the hormones in balance through the afore mentioned elements of a healthy life style. Here's an interesting article on cortisol. Last edited by Peg; 27-04-2006 at 07:00 PM.