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A lot of 80s werewolf movies had a smooth transition. I remember one where the "wolf's" part of his face CAME OUT of his human mouth, and it was all slick and bloody and such. I saw that as a kid, and I STILL remember it today.

Yep, I believe that was "In the Company of Wolves." Only an admitted trans fan would have the vast almighty knowledge I possess of 80s werewolf movies.  Even today my closet is stacked full of Fangoria, Cinefex, and other misc books on the kings of sfx makeup. The art form is long since dead, with the majority of modern transformations being badly done cgi. And I hate cgi with a passion. For the longest time I was obsessed with following in their footsteps until I had a conversation with a certain *unnamed* makeup fx legend, who reinforced what other makeup artists had told me – the era is over. We no longer have folks pushing the boundary of what can be done in terms of effects makeup, and the dying makeup fx industry is currently dominated by only a handful of companies (like Stan Winston studios, KNB, etc) who hire from a tiny pool. Since my chances of getting a break in the industry were so bleak, I decided to pursue a job in the medical field. Still, it broke my heart… there will never again be another shining moment for sfx makeup. *sighs* 🙁

Alright, thats enough crying for the moment. The cream of the fmg trans crop seems to be limited to Moon Princess, Sledge, and Attack of the 50ft Woman. The movies have minor clothes ripping and some basic camera effects. I would have to say the FMG community is starved for a good trans scene, and hopefully someone is willing to push the boundary of what can be done. That being said, if you managed a combination of clothes ripping, camera perspective, body doubles (ala Full Eclipse), and even basic sfx makeup shots (utilizing bladders)… you could come out with something incredible. Of course, thats provided you have a decent budget to work with and some talented fx artists. In any event, good luck.

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Wow, quite a flurry of answers huh? Ive never tried Muscle Milk myself, is it a powder mix? I can back up the recommendation for Optimum Nutrition, Ive used it for the last year… its great quality whey at a nice price (I get the 5lb jug for $20). Someone mentioned a fruit flavored protein… ON makes a "fruit punch" flavor of whey that can be mixed with water, although my experience with whey/water mixes has typically been less than spectacular. 😛

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It sounds like overall, MrStone is giving some good advice. I went back and read this whole thread and realized that I have been advising a bodybuilding regimen, which may not be conducive to your goals Strawberry. I apologize if I misled you, I was under the impression that (considering the thread name) this was the type of advice you were looking for.

For what its worth, I agree with most of MrStone's comments, especially that bodybuilding is an unhealthy lifestyle. Joint problems are not uncommon with bodybuilders, along with muscle tears, etc. Professional bodybuilders live an extremely unhealthy lifestyle, but thats a whole other extreme. And I would have to say that, yes, you can either build or lose weight, but not do both simultaneously. Keep in mind that bodybuilders cycle through an off-season shape (during which theyre bulky and less defined) and on-season (pre-contest dieting and higher definition). The whole veiny "ripped to shreds" look is very temporary.

The one thing that I dont agree with is having adequate protein to gain muscle mass in a standard diet, at least not the kind of mass I thought you were seeking. As many bodybuilders and personal trainers as I know, Ive never heard of a 'builder' consuming less than one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. While it is correct that the body can only absorb so much protein at one time, different proteins have different absorbtion rates, and meals are supposed to be evenly spaced out. Nor can every meal be your dinner. Once again, Im not sure what your goals are, but I can only offer my bodybuilding experience. In any event, good luck to you Strawberry.  😉

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Calcium caseinate is probably the most common type of casein used in bodybuilding. Casein is usually found in products like protein bars, mass building stacks, and baby formula (seriously). Digestion typically takes around 6-8 hours, as opposed to 20 minutes with whey. 🙂

Im not sure what mix youre using, but if youre concerned about fat content you might want to consider using whey isolate… which is basically a filtered protein containing less fat than whey concentrate (the real common stuff). The cost is a bit higher, but its worth it (no bloating). Good luck.

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Strawberry, youve touched on some good points. While its true that excess can be stored during sleep, its also true that your muscles only grow during sleep and protein is needed to rebuild. Without the proper amount of protein (going to sleep hungry), you stand a good chance of having protein pulled from muscle tissue, meaning youre actually losing any gains youve recently made and setting yourself back. Thats why casein protein is great for a bedtime snack, the more complex proteins are absorbed much slower than whey for instance. The trick to building mass is keeping and building. Im not saying you should stuff yourself completely, but I would never ever go to bed hungry. If I didnt eat for 4 hours before I slept, Id be gnawing on my foot all night. 😉

Im glad to hear youve taken up post-workout shakes, as pre-workout shakes actually work against you by drawing blood flow for digestion. You really need that quick protein post, as soon as possible (at least within 90 minutes of the workout).

Keep in mind that I can get away with alot of cheating, due to my higher metabolism. I understand your concerns about fat allocation and your goals, so take my advice with a grain of salt. Every situation is different, and bulking is just one specific cycle of bodybuilding (which has never been an exact science). In case youre wondering where I get my nutty info, I have a family member thats an pro bodybuilder and another thats a pro fitness competitor. I shouldnt drop any names, but chances are youve seen them both in magazines. In fact the fitness competitor is often in the ads on this very site. I consider myself very lucky to have them as resources, as both are knowledgeable on the subject and own related services. Being a family member has its perks. lol.

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Hey, thats a great morph Rick. Quality work.

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Im not a frequent visitor, though I rather enjoy the conversation and topics discussed by my fellow forum members… and yet Ive never witnessed a thread crumble like this before. I wont point fingers at anyone, I will only express my sadness in the situation and my hope that it wont ever come to this again. Maybe its best if this thread is locked so we can all move on, seeing as how everyone knows where everyone else stands on the subject. Its really not worth bickering about.

Good day to you all…

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I suppose Im what youd call muscular. Not big and bulky, but muscular. Ive only worked out for the last year, but Ive managed to gain about 25lbs of muscle in that time span. My metabolism is rather high and Im naturally lean, so musculature is very apparent on me. Im one of the few people that never has to diet, and never has to work their abs. I know, I know, you guys hate me. 😉

I have to admit though, I work out 5 days a week… and understand how difficult it is for most people to find the time.

Kinda off subject, but nice avatar Iceman75… Im a big Queen fan myself.

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Strawberry, to elaborate a little – post workout I have a whey shake immediately afterwards, since thats so quickly absorbed (only takes about 20 minutes). 90 minutes later I follow with something like… last night I had chicken breast with veggies and brown rice. Lean meat is always the focal point of my post meal, coupled with veggies and rice or pasta (protein/carbs). I also eat fruit post, usually bananas or grapes, sometimes cranberry juice to help spike insulin.

Technically my post food suggestions may not be "easily digestable," but I refer to it like that because (for me) its not the heaviest meal of the day, and I keep everything clean and simple. Truth be told, the initial protein shake is far more important than the actual meal. Because of my schedule I usually work out pretty late, meaning Im usually asleep an hour or two after my post meal. However, if I feel like Im starting to get hungry again, Ill have a casein protein shake (which is a more complex protein that absorbs slower). The goal for me is to sleep loaded with protein, so that Im not immediately hungry when I wake up eight hours later. By the way, peanut butter is a good source of protein, but tends to digest very slowly. Sorry if any of this seems redundant, Im sure youve done ample research on the subject. Still, if you have any questions or whatever just let me know.

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Thanks for the warning ratlaf, but Ive already considered this. The mercury content is only of high percentage in larger predatory fish (like shark and swordfish), as opposed to most tuna. The canned tuna I eat is specifically troll-caught albacore, which has a mercury level of around 0.17 ppm. Swordfish averages around 1ppm, which is the FDA limit for human consumption. Something of that nature you should only eat perhaps once a week. Keep in mind the FDA has the mercury limit to 1/10th the levels that have been known to cause even mild poisoning. Although I do eat tuna somewhat often (not daily however), I always eat it as part of a balanced diet and in moderation. 😉

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