How can I build muscle?

I work so hard to build muscle. I am 6’1″, 150 pounds and 15. I work out an hour on weights every other day of the week (bicep curls, overhead press, pushups, tricep workouts, etc.). I m using the correct weights (I can do about 7 reps on each of my 15 upper body exercises before I need to rest). I then do either running (.75-1 mi), leg workouts (about 5 different exercises, for one hour), or work out for an hour on a heavy punching bag I bought specifically for building bicep, delt, abdominal and tricep strength and definition. I eat right for the most part (a lot of protein, with intermittent whey shakes before and after workouts, and before slumber), although I do slip a chocolate bar here and there. I currently do my workouts all at home using a 30 yr old curling bar and about 150 pounds of weights (and my own bodywieght, for self-supported exercise), including two 20 pound dumbbells. Because of this, I am forced to use that crappy old curling bar to do a ghetto bench press on my bed at about 3/4 my max. And buying new weights is not an option. I started my routine about 3 months ago, and have been nonstop ever since (except for a 1 week hiatus because of a sports injury). I have noticed increased strength in some areas (like biceps and pushup ability (pectorals)), but no real improvement in some (like triceps, ab definition). I have virtually no real cosmetic difference than I did when I started. I am very frustrated, considering how hard I work to achieve some type of definition muscle-wise. My mom doesnt allow me to use the gym (although she does use it herself) because of some illusion a primetime news program relayed to her about young men and weightlifting in gyms. What am I doing wrong? I’ve researched a lot on the internet about the right nutrition. I work hard, eat a ton, eat the right food, have the right routine, and try to be smart about exercise! Am I just one of those people who can’t be buff? Am I destined to rely on my cheeky and shy personality to get girls? Somebody Help Me. And I have muscle building supplements filled with Creatine, Complex Carbohydrates, and all the rest of the bs that marketing campaigns on the internet encourage to dissuade use of pure whey. After taking them for a month and a half and seeing no visible result, I just threw them away because they taste horrible.
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I need help for my Health and Wellness Class.?

I made a studyguide, but I don’t know some of the answers? Most of it is just definitions…Here’s a Copy of it:

Health and Healthy Life Long Behaviors:
Health Literacy:
Health Triangle:
-A.
-B.
-C.
Factors that influence your health:
1.
2.
3.
Reliable Sources for health information:
Skills for Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution:
1. 1.
2.2.
3.3.
4.
5 steps to successful decision- making skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Long Term and Short Tem goals:
Steps to accomplish goals:
Terms:
Prevention:
Heredity:
Environment:
Culture:
Advocacy:

Physical Fitness:
Steps to take before, during, and after physical activity:
R.I.C.E.: Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation.
F.I.T.T.:
5 elements of fitness:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BMI:
Factors that influence BMI:
3 Tests to measure your body fat and muscle ratios:
BMR: Basil Metabolic Rate
Terms:
Dehydration:
Hypothermia:
Frostbite:
Dislocation:
Fractures:
Muscle strains:
Sedentary Lifestyle:

Nutrition:
Simple Carbohydrates:
Complex Carbohydrates:
Benefits of a high fiber diet:
A.Lowers cholesterol level
B.HDL and LDL
C.Prevent Constipation
D.Controls Diabetes
E.Prevents Heart Disease
Carbohydrates are converted into glucose to be used by the body for energy
After eating, glucose levels will rise
Food Pyramid:
A.Fats (you should eat less of these)
B.Milk and dairy
C.Fruits and vegetables
D.Breads and grains (you should eat more of these)
E.Meat and protein
Complete protein: has all 20 amino acids
Incomplete protein: missing 9 amino acids
One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories
Another name for fat is Lipids
3 eating disorders:
A.Annorexia
B.Bulimia
C.Over- eating
Proteins = 4 calories
Carbohydrates = 4 calories
Fat = 9 calories
Six Main Nutrients:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Terms:
Anemia: low on iron
High Blood Pressure: Blood contracts hard
Sodium: salt
Protein functions:
Calcium Functions:
Lactose Intolerant: allergic to milk
Obesity: way over weight
Saturated Fats: come from plants and is liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated Fats:
Transfats: hydrogenated fats
Hydrogenation:

Sexual Health:
Male
Testes:
Scrotum:
Sperm Cells:
Semen:
Vas Deferens:
Ejaculation:
Testosterone:
Prostrate Gland:
Hernia:
Jock Itch:
Sterility:

Female
Ovum:
Fallopian Tubes:
Uterus:
Cervix:
Vaginal- birth Control:
Menstruation:
Estrogen:
Mammogram:
Pap Smear:
Endometriosis:
Infertility:

Abstinence:
Condums:
Barrier Methods of Birth Control:
Horomonal Methods of Birth Conrol:
Spermicidal:

AIDS:
HIV:
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus):
Trichomaniasis:
Chlamydia:
Gonorrhea:
Syphilis:
Vaginitis:
Pubic Lice:

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs:
Nicotine:
Nicotine Substitutes:
Tar:
Smokeless Tobacco:
Mainstream Smoke:
Sidestream Smoke (second hand smoke):
Carcinogens:
Emphysema:
Bronchitis:

Binge Drinking:
Alcohol Poisening:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome:
Depressant:
Cirrosis:
Alcohol Abuse:
Synergistic Effect:
DUI:
BAC:
Detoxification:
Sobriety:

5 Categories of Drugs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Methamphetamine:
Hallucinogens:
Barbituates:
Inhalants:
Marijuana:
Designer Drugs:
Ecstacy:
Anabolic-androgenic Steroids:
Club Drugs:

Emotional Health:
Suicide Warnings: FACT:
-Feelings
-Actions
-Changes
-Threats
Myths associated with suicide:
Steps to prevent suicide:
-ask
-call 911
-get an adults involved
-talk to somebody together

CPR:
ABCs of CPR:
Chain of survival: Call 911 and request an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Ratio of compressions to breath: 30/2 Thirty to Two

not sure how to match these up……?

I know the definitions for each of these words but some of
them I’m not sure.

KeyBank
A. Complex Carbohydrates
B. Dietary Fiber
C. Disaccharide
D. Fructose
E. Glycemic Index
F. Glycogen
G. Gram
H. Insoluble Fiber
I. Lactose
J. Soluble Fiber

This is the main storage form of glucose/carbohydrate found in the liver and muscles.
This is what forms when two monosaccharides combine.

This is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100, according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating.

These are polysaccharides that are not able to be digested by the small intestine.

This is the basic unit in the metric system of measurement equal to about 1/28th of an ounce.

These are compounds that generally do not dissolve in water.

These are compounds that either dissolve or swell when put into water.

Vampire editorial i wrote for journalism?

ok i wrote this for journalism. It’s due on Monday so what do you guys think about it. What should i change.

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If you could be a vampire or werewolf, would you be one? Many would. And some actually think that they are these creatures. So what exactly is a vampire? According to dictionary definition, a vampire is a mythological being who survive by feeding on the blood of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person
“Well, at first it is very surprising to see a seemingly demonic figure of fiction in flesh and blood.” An anonymous source, who wished to be known as Faeldrake said. “I study vampires from time to time, but I mostly study lycanthropes.”
Lycanthropy is the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf.
“On full moons I feel energized, and I have weird dreams of shape-shifting into a German Shepard.” Darrell Smith, a 15-year-old freshman from Spring Valley High School said.
But what could cause people to believe in folklore and fairy tales? What could be the source of this?
“I’ve thought I was a werewolf ever since I was 5 years old. I saw this movie about werewolves in Paris. Wolves have just been a constant in my life. I was around a lot of dogs too. My dad had them, and I did what they did.” Smith said.
Many skeptics say vampires aren’t real, especially doctors who deal with this kind of thinking.
“The human body is not designed to process large amounts of blood for nutrition. There is not enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats present in blood to maintain a complex creature such as Homosapiens or any theorized offshoot mutations.” Raymond Lewis said.
It seems as if people saying vampires and other mythical creatures aren’t real are making many others believe even more.
“I think the doctors are saying vampires aren’t real because the government is trying to hide us. Vampires are real.” 17-year-old Krystal Rose said.
There are those though, that have tried to use science to prove vampires are real.
“I have skin samples on vampires, have done quite some experiments, and have seen them in action.” Faeldrake said.
The recent buzz in the media about vampires, mainly due to The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer, and the hit CW show, The Vampire Diaries, based on the books by L.J. Smith, has angered many self proclaimed ‘Vampires’.
“Vampires aren’t anything like the ones in Twilight.” Nicole Adams said.
Many people agree with her too. The idea of vampires being anything like the fictional Cullen Clan of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight seems to draw out emotional responses from many.
“The whole Twilight thing is so stupid because I can go out in the sun. I just don’t like to. It irritates my skin, like just a little tingle.” Rose said.
An interesting question would be whether or not these people family and friends know about what they believe. How would you tell someone you love that you thing you’re a monster?
“My friends know. [My friend] Tykeem and I pretend all the time we’re real wolves. I tell my other friends, but they mock me. I’m afraid to tell my parents, they might put me out. [laughs]” Smith said.
Who would win, vampires versus werewolves? It’s the question that’s been debated by many, but no one seems to have come up with a 100% answer.
“It’s a trick question, in groups, wolves are unstoppable and we can catch a vampire during daytime. But one on one, we’ll still have about a 50-50 chance against vampires. But it depends on age. If they had swords though, vampires would win. NO one can beat a vampire with a sword.” Smith said.
It seems though, that vampires have about the same beliefs as a werewolf does as to who would win in this kind of fight.
“I like werewolves, so I wouldn’t fight them, but it depends on strength and age too. Vampires in a group would win, but if werewolves were in a pack…” Rose said.
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Biology question HELP, 10 points?

I need help matching these definitions-

_Polar covalent
_Enzymes
_Anabolic reactions
_Cohesion
_Catabolic reactions
_Cellular respiration

1. storage and release of energy in individual cells
2. synthesis of complex materials
3. bonding that takes place in hydrogen and oxygen of water
4. lower energy needed which speeds up the rate of chemical reactions
5. bonding that takes place in water droplets
6. change of complex materials into simpler materials

Questions –

1. Which statement about mitosis is false?

A. The process by which 1 set of chromosomes in the cell nucleus is divided in half between two new cells
B. Same as meiosis
C. The process by which a cell divides to produce an identical cell
D. both A and B

2. Translation is:

A. information in mRNA is coded into proteins
B. when mRNA copies a set of genes
C. attaching the correct amino acids to the corresponding tRNA
D. process of making copies of DNA

3. Select the answer that correctly explains how protein is synthesized.

A. Protein is synthesized inside the nucleus of the cell. Messenger RNA (mRNA) transports the ribosomes to the DNA inside the nucleus. The mRNA connects the ribosome to the DNA chain and copies the code. The code is taken from the mRNA by the ribosomes, so the correct protein synthesis can occur.
B. Protein is not made straight from the DNA inside the nucleus. Transfer RNA (tRNA) copies the necessary code and transfers it to the ribosome. Protein synthesis occurs within the ribosome.
C. Protein is not made straight from the DNA inside the nucleus. Messenger RNA (mRNA) copies the necessary code from the DNA within the nucleus and transports it to the ribosome. Protein synthesis occurs within the ribosome by putting together the appropriated amino acids in a specified order according to the code delivered by the mRNA.
D. The copying of the DNA gene code is completed by a kind of RNA called ribosomal RNA (rRNA). The key function of the ribosomes is to synthesize proteins. The rRNA copies the DNA from inside the nucleus where it is taken to the nuclear membrane. Through the membrane the rRNA connects with a transfer RNA (tRNA), which carries the genetic code to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

4. ____________are used for energy and insulation or cushioning of organs.

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. both A & C

Need help ASAP
Are you guys sure #4 is C? are you sure it’s not A & C?