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First time Insulin use.

GStrout75

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Hello guys, I was hoping you could answer a few questions I have about Insulin. I am 20 years old, 6 foot even, 6 weeks out from NPC Cutler, currently 258, about 2-3 months after my show, I plan to add in Insulin (Humulin R) to my regimen once I get my carbs up to max while I improve.

Question 1: Because of Humulin R being slow released, would it be more beneficial to take it immediately pre workout? I will be taking in around 100-150g carbs pre workout, 50-100g carbs intra workout, and 150g carbs post workout.

Question 2: Is there any danger to taking TOO MANY carbs with insulin (ex. 5iu insulin and 100-150g carbs)
 

Phoenixk2

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I believe it's usually taken about an hour pre workout and then a couple of timely high carb protein shakes. About 30-45 minutes after injecting. And always make sure have a quick absorbing carb source with you just in case you go hypo.
 

TeknoViking

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Hey bud, google Mike Arnolds Insulin Protocal that should get you going.

This is what mine looks like it comes from the man himself.

Insulin Protocol

• 40 minutes pre-training: 400 mg berberine, 250 mg Cinnulin-PF, 100 mg R-alpha lipoic acid
• 10 minutes pre-training: 12 IU Humulin R/Novolin R, 3 ml Synthetine
• Intra-workout: 75 grams Intra-MD, 15 grams instantized EAA’s (Brand: True Nutrition), 4 grams instantized Leucine (Brand: True Nutrition), 5 grams micronized creatine
• 60-90 minutes post-training: Post-training meal (see meal plan)

Note: Drink 1/3rd shake at the start of training, 1/3rd half-way through training, and 1/3rd at the

I usually have this meal about an hour before training.

Meal #2
Food: 175 grams chicken breast (cooked weight), 90 grams wild rice (dry weight), 75 grams vegetables (no peas or corn)
Supplements: 2 grams instantized leucine, 400 mg berberine

And this one post workout within 30 mins to 1 hour of finishing training.

Meal #4 (post-workout)
Food: 175 grams lean grass-fed beef (cooked weight), 112 grams wild rice (dry weight), 75 grams vegetables (no peas or corn)
 
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ASHOP

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Hello guys, I was hoping you could answer a few questions I have about Insulin. I am 20 years old, 6 foot even, 6 weeks out from NPC Cutler, currently 258, about 2-3 months after my show, I plan to add in Insulin (Humulin R) to my regimen once I get my carbs up to max while I improve.

Question 1: Because of Humulin R being slow released, would it be more beneficial to take it immediately pre workout? I will be taking in around 100-150g carbs pre workout, 50-100g carbs intra workout, and 150g carbs post workout.

Question 2: Is there any danger to taking TOO MANY carbs with insulin (ex. 5iu insulin and 100-150g carbs)

I wouldn't use insulin pre workout for you. This is your first run with insulin and you have no idea on how your going to respond. With a pre workout inject you could go hypo and you could be in trouble. I would start with PWO injections.
 

The Grim Repper

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Some people, myself included can't tolerate insulin pre workout. I get sluggish, feel shitty, but can do post workout. I even used chad nichols' protocol of 3x a day 3-4 times a week with success. As ASHOP said, start PWO because you don't want to go hypo mid workout.