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  1. C

    phenylalanine (coke zero sweetner)

    Hello all, Im curious about these artificial sweetners in my fav drink coke zero. At work everyone telling me it will stop me from losing weight because the sweetness spikes insulin or something. I dont have an education all i know is code and like to lift weights. This chemistry food stuff is...
  2. M

    Caloric Deficit to Lose Weight Whilst Weight Training.

    Hi there, I'm 49, 6'2" and weigh in at 153kg. I started training a month ago. I train 6 days a week with 2 days committed to Low intensity aerobics for 90mins. (i'm utilising Hugh Jackman's routine when he built for Wolverine.) As a teen I was super healthy (rep swimming/rugby/body building)...
  3. S

    Nutritionist reccomendations

    Hi all, I'm looking for reccomendations for a qualified nutritionist preferably in western sydney. Penrith/hawkesbury area. As opposed to an online coach. I'm looking to lose a bit of weight and improve my gut health for the long term. I understand calories in vs out and protein/fat/carb ect...
  4. H

    FIFO advice

    Hey guys! This may be my first post/profile, but I've been a lurker here for years. I'm looking for some advice on structuring a diet around week on/ week off FIFO work, and particularly what people actually eat. I've started bringing my own tuna/ protein powder to site, but overall the food...
  5. J

    Meal planner aps

    Anyone got any good meal planner apps - looking for something where you can just punch in what / how much you want to eat and it works out cals and breakdown. cheers.
  6. davileme94

    [Article] A young man at the gym tells me that he only does 3 meals a day to achieve daily calo

    What do you think about reaching the daily calorie goal in just three meals a day? Giving an example of a person who has life in the rush and only makes 3 meals to beat the goal of daily calories ... Would it be ineffective for muscle gains? Would the body fat accumulation be greater because...
  7. Big Mick

    Doctor Explains Why Calories in vs Calories Out is a Fallacy.

  8. Big Mick

    Calories in vs Calories Out for Weight Loss

    I often hear Calories In vs Calories Out when referring to weight loss. Is this actually true? Is it really that simple or do other factors play a role? Is it a sustainable realistic long term method to control weight? Please qualify your answers with some evidence of why it works or why it...
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    What's more important for building muscle carbs or protein?

    Protein is the most important macronutrient in building muscle. Carbs are important for providing glycogen, which gives you the energy to train. [FONT=q_serif]People who lift weights generally have higher protein requirements. The RDA recommends 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight...
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    Effexor XR

    Hey guys. I was just prescribed Effexor XR for depression. and i've been reading some very horrible things about it.. Did you gain weight, lose weight or no difference? Gain weight (89 votes [44.95%]) Lose weight (39 votes [19.70%]) No difference (55 votes [27.78%]) Don't know (15 votes...
  11. B

    [Article] The 20 Most Weight-Loss-Friendly Foods on The Planet

    Not all calories are created equal. Different foods go through different metabolic pathways in your body. 1. Whole Eggs 2. Leafy Greens 3. Salmon 4. Cruciferous Vegetables 5. Lean Beef and Chicken Breast 6. Boiled Potatoes 7. Tuna 8. Beans and Legumes 9. Soups 10. Cottage Cheese :(
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    Any recipes for bulk meal peeps for mass gain

    Hi everyone. Just wanting to know if anyone has stumbled across any meal prep recipes for making them up in milk with good amounts of calories and nutrients. I’ve been buying gym foods 20 x 500g meals but I’m Thinking there would be a way to make it cheaper. Anyway hope someone can help
  13. 0ni

    How 0ni's wife got healthy

    Hi everyone, I've not been here for the last two years but I never stopped researching diet and training. My wife wanted to drop a dress size and get healthy. She did not however want to go hungry or do something so extreme she wouldn't be able to stick to it. The first thing we did was get her...
  14. A

    critiqued my diet

    For anyone posting their diet up it would also help if you could include the following information... (1) Height - 6 foot 2 (2) Weight 89kgs (3) Age 32 (4) Training goal - gaining muscle (5) How many times you train per week 4 to 5 6am Pre work out Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein...
  15. H

    [Article] Noob dietary help

    Hey guys I've been to the doctor I've been to the dietician etc. Im struggling at the moment with getting fat again. I was very much obese when I did my shoulder in two years and i had to stop lifting so i decided to pull some weight. Long story short i went from 140kgs down to 81. Went up to...
  16. S

    Dnp

    Hi all, First post. I've over indulged (putting it lightly! ) over a couple of years and got up to 100kg. I'm just under 5 foot 9 but i held the weight well. I started training to the extreme 5 months ago and cut the sugar, reduced my calories so I'm in a caloric deficit. I need to be clear...
  17. Jimmy123

    My Goals - And any advice would be appreciated

    hi everyone, I recently was lucky enough to be able to get a DEXA scan and am involved in a body re-composition competition, that goes for 3 months starting end of August. I have some goals in my head about what I would like to achieve. I was hoping I could get some advice from the forum...
  18. Shrek

    Quarterback Russell Wilson eats 4800 calls to lose weight

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718833-russell-wilson-consumes-4800-calories-a-day-in-diet-designed-to-lose-weight?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial In order to cut weight, Russell Wilson eats nine meals and 4,800 calories a day. No, this isn't an infomercial...
  19. A

    World's Strongest Man — Full Day of Eating (12,000+ calories)

  20. J

    Bulking foods

    What are the cheapest and best foods for bulking?
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