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Title: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Swedish Viking on August 26, 2008, 01:31:24 PM
  I'm talking height here and this is a weird story, so I automatically assume most GBers will not believe it-but I don't know how I could prove it so I won't try.  The men in my family are all tall, both sides.  Both of my parents are tall and my grandparents are tall.  Somehow I am not as tall as the rest of them. 
   Getting back on track.  I've had 3 drivers licenses issued to me since then: on the first two I was 6ft tall and the third, 5'11.5". 

   Now here's the thing: I did some serious ligamental damage and later major disc damage to my lumbar spine when I was 15(almost 16) at the USAPL nationals.  I have pretty much dedicated this last year to lumbar therapy-stretching, chiropractic, and physical therapy.  When I went back and visited my family and friends in the states, everyone commented on how I seemed taller-and some really insisted that I was.  I shrugged it off because I'm 25 and that would be goofy.  Anyway, my mom insisted that I was and I let her measure me-2x.  I started with my shoes on, stood up straight, made a mark on the wall, and got out the tape measure.  6ft 2.25in.  I thought, now wait a second, I wear normal tennis shoes, they're not that elevated.  Took'em off and I was just under 6ft.1inch tall.  I don't know if this happens to other people who have had serious disc issues, but I have heard that astronauts coming home from space for extended period of times are often a couple inches taller than they were when they left due to the alleviation of the compression on the spine. 

  Kind of goofy, huh?  I've decided I'm keeping this up until I'm 6'3" like everyone else and I have two full functioning legs-lost feeling and function in one leg and the calf is still about 1/4 gone.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: QuakerOats on August 26, 2008, 01:33:20 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Zaphod on August 26, 2008, 01:43:44 PM
::)

x2
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: El_Pajero on August 26, 2008, 01:59:29 PM
You sound like a bitch.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: QuakerOats on August 26, 2008, 02:00:37 PM
You sound like a bitch.
maybe "swedish viking" likes telling lies, El.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: El_Pajero on August 26, 2008, 02:02:05 PM
maybe "swedish viking" likes telling lies, El.

Very good point Dave, that's exactly what i thought.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: spinnis on August 26, 2008, 02:05:22 PM
Are you saying that if sucking dick was water, swedishviking would be the atlantic ocean, El?

Are you saying that if making boring posts was bulking "andrus" would be Trey Brewer?

 ;D
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: bigbalddaddy on August 26, 2008, 02:06:47 PM
Wow!  I did the same therapy with my cock and it grew 12 inches!!! ::)
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: andrus on August 26, 2008, 02:11:40 PM
Are you saying that if making boring posts was bulking "andrus" would be Trey Brewer?

 ;D

At least I bench more than 100kg, haha what a tiny twat.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: MAXX on August 26, 2008, 02:12:24 PM
so I automatically assume most GBers will not believe it-
gz you assumed right..  ::)
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: El_Pajero on August 26, 2008, 02:13:20 PM
At least I bench more than 100kg, haha what a tiny twat.

hahaha benching less than 100kg is just female bodybuilding
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 02:16:46 PM
Not only can he grow in height at will, he can taste NanoParticles.  2 mutant traits that no other human can do.  Get this Man a Cape and a mask Immediately!

Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Al Doggity on August 26, 2008, 02:41:01 PM
Actually, growing in height in your 20s is not completely unheard of, but your case is especially unusual because it's not genetic. A friend of mine  had a growth spurt of about an inch in his late 20s and it's something that runs in his family.  His father and one of his brothers  also experienced the same thing.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Alex23 on August 26, 2008, 02:50:08 PM
I grew one inch between 26 and 28yo.

No one could explain way.

I did take a lot of supplements during that period and also did spinal decompression therapy.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Ursus on August 26, 2008, 03:09:48 PM
My friend swears that one day after school he ate a loaf of bread drank 2 litres of milk woke up taller and the height increae stayed.

i believe him. Why would he lie
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Army of One on August 26, 2008, 03:11:45 PM
You will always be taller when you wake up than when you go to bed, gravity and pressure on spine shrinks you slightly through the day.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Ursus on August 26, 2008, 03:12:23 PM
I understand that. He says the height increase remained
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Army of One on August 26, 2008, 03:16:55 PM
I understand that. He says the height increase remained

Maybe he stays laying on his front all day, being the bottom for his boyfriend.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Zaphod on August 26, 2008, 04:20:46 PM
Not only can he grow in height at will, he can taste NanoParticles.  2 mutant traits that no other human can do.  Get this Man a Cape and a mask Immediately!



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Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Alex23 on August 26, 2008, 04:23:11 PM
Swedish Viking is a good lad.

I don't see why he would lie.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 04:24:21 PM
Swedish Viking is a good lad.

I don't see why he would lie.

He is not lying.  He really thinks this happened.  I am sure he is a good sport and such just horribly deluded is all.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Alex23 on August 26, 2008, 04:39:21 PM
He is not lying.  He really thinks this happened.  I am sure he is a good sport and such just horribly deluded is all.

Maybe he lives on an uneven floor?
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 04:41:21 PM
Maybe he lives on an uneven floor?
I consider that to be the best and most logical explanation.  Judging by his penchant for spartan conditions, there is little doubt that the termites could have gnawed out a few planks underneath the floor, thus comprimising the structural integrity and causing a bit of a lean and uneveness on a semi-solid surface.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 26, 2008, 05:44:55 PM
Oh come on Adonis, Swedish Viking is one smart MF'er and he's proven it here countless times.  I would take his nutrional and bbing knowledge over yours anyday.  AND HE HAS COMPETED.  Check out his website and you will see that he has beat your conditioning.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 05:49:49 PM
Oh come on Adonis, Swedish Viking is one smart MF'er and he's proven it here countless times.  I would take his nutrional and bbing knowledge over yours anyday.  AND HE HAS COMPETED.  Check out his website and you will see that he has beat your conditioning.
::)
A bit bitter from me not answering your PM`s regarding advice I see.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 26, 2008, 05:52:03 PM
::)
A bit bitter from me not answering your PM`s regarding advice I see.

Well, yes I have asked you for advice since I respect your gains and what you've shown on here, but you haven't responded half of the time.  I also ask Swedish Viking for advice quite a bit, and he's never failed to respond to any questions I have.  I have never fully believed in your charade yet have given you the benefit of the doubt and the chance to prove otherwise.  You sir are a cad.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 05:53:43 PM
Well, yes I have asked you for advice since I respect your gains and what you've shown on here, but you haven't responded half of the time.  I also ask Swedish Viking for advice quite a bit, and he's never failed to respond to any questions I have.  I have never fully believed in your charade yet have given you the benefit of the doubt and the chance to prove otherwise.  You sir are a cad.
I do apologize but my PM box is currently at 2467.  I try to answer as many as I can.

I will take your questions now if you like.   Also, there is no charade. I eat what I say and it is now available for anyone to see as I track it daily via another site.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 05:58:14 PM
I do apologize but my PM box is currently at 2467.  I try to answer as many as I can.

I will take your questions now if you like.   Also, there is no charade. I eat what I say and it is now available for anyone to see as I track it daily via another site.
Here is what I have eaten so far today.  About half of my calories for the day.

1. Tuna Medallions with Onion Raisin Relish
    Sweet Potato smothered in City Tavern Applesauce.  (City Tavern recipe)
2. 248 gram Grapefruit
3.Snickers Bar Protein
4. Kim and Scott`s Pizza Pretzel
5. City Tavern Oatmeal cookies (City Tavern Recipe)
6. 1 scoop of Protein.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: JOCKTHEGLIDE on August 26, 2008, 06:03:39 PM
THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE A MUSCLETECH AD THAN ANYTHING  ::)
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Alex23 on August 26, 2008, 06:24:15 PM
Here is what I have eaten so far today.  About half of my calories for the day.

1. Tuna Medallions with Onion Raisin Relish
    Sweet Potato smothered in City Tavern Applesauce.  (City Tavern recipe)
2. 248 gram Grapefruit
3.Snickers Bar Protein
4. Kim and Scott`s Pizza Pretzel
5. City Tavern Oatmeal cookies (City Tavern Recipe)
6. 1 scoop of Protein.

I'm surprised to see a scoop of protein. What brand to you prefer?

*before some wannabe-a-legend-on-getbig types up "straight from the tap", we're talking scoops here.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Army of One on August 26, 2008, 06:25:44 PM
I'm surprised to see a scoop of protein. What brand to you prefer?

*before some wannabe-a-legend-on-getbig types up "straight from the tap", we're talking scoops here.

You are such an Alpha Male.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 06:45:47 PM
I'm surprised to see a scoop of protein. What brand to you prefer?

*before some wannabe-a-legend-on-getbig types up "straight from the tap", we're talking scoops here.
I think MuscleMilk tastes the best.  I`m open to any suggestions regarding protein powder.  It allows me to eat more of the things I enjoy, that way I`m not forced to eat protein at every meal and I can bake some wonderful recipes and cookies.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 26, 2008, 08:53:55 PM
I do apologize but my PM box is currently at 2467.  I try to answer as many as I can.

I will take your questions now if you like.   Also, there is no charade. I eat what I say and it is now available for anyone to see as I track it daily via another site.

Fair enough.  We all know that you have obtained psuedo-celebrity status on here and get as much fan and hate mail as Jose Canseco.

I do, however, like the idea of you dueling wits with the Swedish Viking.  You should hear about some of his adventures.  You are obviously an educated man as is he, and you have both achieved results which most would be quite envious of.  You advocate the simple sugar while he scoffs at it.  He rejects modern food preparation while you thrive on it.  You regularly imbibe in fine wine while he has dangerous reactions to it.  Yet both have achieved results.  Who stands in the right?
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 09:01:36 PM
Fair enough.  We all know that you have obtained psuedo-celebrity status on here and get as much fan and hate mail as Jose Canseco.

I do, however, like the idea of you dueling wits with the Swedish Viking.  You should hear about some of his adventures.  You are obviously an educated man as is he, and you have both achieved results which most would be quite envious of.  You advocate the simple sugar while he scoffs at it.  He rejects modern food preparation while you thrive on it.  You regularly imbibe in fine wine while he has dangerous reactions to it.  Yet both have achieved results.  Who stands in the right?
Both.
Everything works as long as it is not to excess.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 26, 2008, 09:04:28 PM
Both.
Everything works as long as it is not to excess.

Ahh but you have consistently refuted his arguments.....

How can he be right?
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 09:22:24 PM
Ahh but you have consistently refuted his arguments.....

How can he be right?
His diet approach is not wrong for the results he has achieved.  Where he is wrong is in thinking he has the ability to taste a nanoparticle.

He is also wrong about organic versus conventional fruit.  I only buy sustainable as does he, but I do so for different reasons.  All evidence points to organic not any better than conventional as long as the seed is the same.

I also think he is missing a huge part in his life regarding cuisine.  I do think that of most people though as most never learn to appreciate food in its many forms. 

My diet method is superior in that I do not limit myself at all.  Whatever I like, be it a a Fillet of Kobe Beef and an Orange Glazed Arugula salad with Garlic Aioli or just a  simple Oreo cookie, I eat.  Food is too good not to eat.  Nothing should be not eaten.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: TacoBell on August 26, 2008, 09:25:05 PM
TA knows the pleasure of snickers bars....
That is something I can respect.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 09:26:27 PM
Ahh but you have consistently refuted his arguments.....

How can he be right?
Swedish is missing out on a whole field of science and art called Gastronomy.

I do like Steak Tartare every now and then though.  Except I am sure I prepare it way better than he can. :)
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 26, 2008, 09:31:18 PM
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I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it!
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Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Zaphod on August 26, 2008, 09:33:23 PM
THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE A MUSCLETECH AD THAN ANYTHING  ::)

DIE
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: JOCKTHEGLIDE on August 27, 2008, 01:31:58 AM
DIE
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Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Swedish Viking on August 27, 2008, 02:05:23 AM
Ahh but you have consistently refuted his arguments.....

How can he be right?

  
  well...consistantly refuted my arguments with more arguments backed by abstracts of articles which don't actually support his argument or articles which actually support both arguments OR with a comeback written in words that I know he doesn't use in real life in an attempt to sound like a hyper intellectual(this was mostly during his 'Queen's English' stage).
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 03:17:48 AM
 
  well...consistantly refuted my arguments with more arguments backed by abstracts of articles which don't actually support his argument or articles which actually support both arguments OR with a comeback written in words that I know he doesn't use in real life in an attempt to sound like a hyper intellectual(this was mostly during his 'Queen's English' stage).

Believe me bro, I'm all for you.

I challenged him to match your knowledge of nutrition and training and to take a look at your pics on your website of you in fantastic condition as proof.  And I noted to him that you have competed.  You're one of the few people on here able to call his bluff with out repeated google-sessions.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 06:49:06 AM
Believe me bro, I'm all for you.

I challenged him to match your knowledge of nutrition and training and to take a look at your pics on your website of you in fantastic condition as proof.  And I noted to him that you have competed.  You're one of the few people on here able to call his bluff with out repeated google-sessions.
Find a room you two and go gnaw on some organic beef bones as you take turns sniffing each others rotten underarms.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 06:52:33 AM
Revel and bask in the unkemptness of putrid stink.

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Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 07:10:29 AM
Find a room you two and go gnaw on some organic beef bones as you take turns sniffing each others rotten underarms.

So I somehow compare to your legion of "toadies" that follow you around on this board?

Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 07:16:01 AM
So I somehow compare to your legion of "toadies" that follow you around on this board?


I was just funning.  Swedish Meatball is delusional.  In a few years he will snap out of it.  It is but just a phase.  He wants to challenge the American Cancer Society with no evidence and then believe it, he is more than welcome.  Wherever the Science goes, I shall follow.

Faith has no place in society in any realm.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
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Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 08:26:57 AM
I was just funning.  Swedish Meatball is delusional.  In a few years he will snap out of it.  It is but just a phase.  He wants to challenge the American Cancer Society with no evidence and then believe it, he is more than welcome.  Wherever the Science goes, I shall follow.

Faith has no place in society in any realm.

I don't know, he's told me that he hasn't been sick in a long, long time since he started eating raw.  I think he could be on to something, but it's just not for everyone.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 08:32:17 AM
I don't know, he's told me that he hasn't been sick in a long, long time since he started eating raw.  I think he could be on to something, but it's just not for everyone.
I haven`t been to the doctor since i was 7.  I haven`t taken a pill of any kind other than a child Multivitamin when I was a child.  Flintstones I think they were.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 08:38:31 AM
I haven`t been to the doctor since i was 7.  I haven`t taken a pill of any kind other than a child Multivitamin when I was a child.  Flintstones I think they were.

So you're saying no tylenol, no need for flu medication or even the common cold?
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 08:41:58 AM
So you're saying no tylenol, no need for flu medication or even the common cold?
No need yet. 
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 08:43:13 AM
So you're saying no tylenol, no need for flu medication or even the common cold?
It all comes down to frequency and exposure.  The less you are exposed the less frequent you will be sick.

Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 08:45:02 AM
It all comes down to frequency and exposure.  The less you are exposed the less frequent you will be sick.



I have a hard time believing you've never been sick.  Not going to the doctor is one thing, but you'd have to be literally immune to all viruses to avoid them for so long.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 08:46:15 AM
I have a hard time believing you've never been sick.  Not going to the doctor is one thing, but you'd have to be literally immune to all viruses to avoid them for so long.
The only way to contract a virus is to be around one.  If you are not around them , you won`t get it.

I`ve had nothing that a little sleep wouldn`t fix.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: Condor on August 27, 2008, 08:54:53 AM
The only way to contract a virus is to be around one.  If you are not around them , you won`t get it.

I`ve had nothing that a little sleep wouldn`t fix.

Aha that's the thing, though.  When I had pneumonia earlier this year the doc told me that I could have simply "breathed it in the air."  I mean, you can't see it, so how can you avoid it?  It can come from a cough on the street.
Title: Re: How I grew 1.5 inches in the last year.
Post by: The True Adonis on August 27, 2008, 09:47:38 AM
Aha that's the thing, though.  When I had pneumonia earlier this year the doc told me that I could have simply "breathed it in the air."  I mean, you can't see it, so how can you avoid it?  It can come from a cough on the street.
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