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    High sugar vs high fat

    I've come across an article talking about hidden sugars in low fat foods. I like to eat low fat Greek yogurt for breakfast. So in the context of body building what is better low fat high sugar vs high fat low sugar foods? Cheers
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    See abs at what body fat %

    Guys, Finally broken the 16% BF now at 15.9%. Question is for a male at what % BF will you start seeing your abs because I still can't see mine. Cheers
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    Natural tanning

    Newbie body builder here. With the approach of summer I would like to start getting some natural tan on my body. I'm wary of tanning lotions and sunbeds and would prefer not to use them. Also being an office worker I don't get much exposure outside (so I'm very white!) Anyone got any...
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    What to eat whilst on golf course

    Guys, I'm new to the bodybuilding scene and have been eating 6-7 times a day to increase metabolism. I played golf yesterday and realised that being on the course for 4 or so hours is making me hungry. Anyone got suggestions on what snacks I can take whilst out on the course? I follow a...
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    Vitargo

    Has anyone tried Vitargo and what brand they you recommend? Anyone tried the one from Bulk Nutrients which is Waxy Maize Starch - what do they taste like? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Fish oil & vitamin B

    Guys, I have been asked to start taking fish oil and vitamin B as part of my training. What's everyone's experience with these tablets? Any brand to buy or avoid and any recommended places to buy (retail or online) that provide better value would be much appreciated. Cheers Sent from my...
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    Calorie calculators for bulking

    What's with the huge discrepancy with online calorie calculators? Trying to find what is my calorie count should be for bulking. Here are my stats 41 years old male 177cm height 75 kgs I tried bodybuilding.com online web site and it calculated 2475 whereas venom protein website said 2938 for...
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    Warming up

    Guys I do the same full body routine 3 times a week (beginners all pro routine) so obviously I start with the squats as the first excerise. Now I usually warm up on the bike for about 3-4 minutes. Just wondering is this a waste of time considering I also do 2 warm up sets of squats (at 50 &...
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    Spotting?

    Guys a newbie here who's been hitting the gym for about 6 months now. Progressing slowing by myself but now got to the stage where I'm starting to fail my reps as part of my routine now that I'm getting to the heavy weights. Just a question I've been thinking about, I usually don't ask anyone...
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    Age question

    Guys I have a young son that I would to introduce to weight training. At what age do you think he can start weight training safely? Does he have to wait till he is in his teens? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Struggling to get under 20% body fat

    Guys, I've been training for about 3-4 months now and am struggling to get under 20% bf? Weight 72.7kg initially started at about 67kg. 177cm male. I started bulking but realised I was around 23-24% so started cutting. Got to about 20.5% but never got pass it. I worked out my maintenance...
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    Almonds vs Cashews

    I know that almonds are good for you but what about cashews? Are they just as good or do they have more fat? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cutting - do you include cardio?

    Just a question for you guys? When cutting just below maintenance caloric intake do you include cardio as part of your workout? Currently I don't do cardio (do play squash once a week but it's off season now) so only doing 45 mins workout 3 times a week. With that can you still cut BF % without...
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    Perth front page newspaper article on supplement

    This was on the front page of the West Australian today :- Fears over damaged hearts - The West Australian What's your take on this? Should I be concerned where my whey protein is coming from?
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    Muscle chef foods

    Has anyone got any experience with Muscle Meals Direct Home page Muscle Meals Direct ? Most muscle chef companies are based in Sydney and hence don't do deliveries outside Sydney. However this one does delivery to Perth. So interested to hear what their food quality is like particular after...
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    Veges for LMG

    Guys, I usually just prepare sweet potatoes and broccoli with all my main meals (chicken or meat). Looking for some variety now, so what are the top choices when it comes to selecting veges? Interested to the choices as I tend to be very picky when it comes to eating veges.
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    Skinnyfat - bulk or lean muscle gain?

    Guys, I'm a little confused to which caloric intake I should be looking at (when using calculators). I'm skinnyfat (177cm @ 75kgs with 22% BF). Calculators show I should take 4000+ calories for bulking or 2600 calories for lean muscle gain. I'm currently taking 2600 calories which is just...
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