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diet

  1. Motivation help

    hi guys, Need some advice on getting back into training. What do you guys do for motivation? I Struggle to train more then 3 times a week. i usually fit in about 1-2 days of workouts which is basically squatting 1-3 rep max's then doing some strength work with Clubs / sledge hammer etc. I...
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    Why Sleep Is So Important When You're Trying To Build Muscle

    Why Sleep Is So Important When You're Trying To Build Muscle You can do intense workouts, eat the right foods and take the right supplements, but your muscles won’t grow without decent sleep. This video from the PictureFit YouTube channel explains how important sleep is for your body when...
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    This is what the "fittest woman on earth" eats every day

    Hint: her shopping cart consists of lots of eggs, avocados and leafy greens. Photo: Instagram @katrindavidsdottir She squats 115 kilos and has won the CrossFit Games two years running, so when Katrin Davidsdottir spills on what her day on a plate looks like, we’re all ears. Speaking to...
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    Do you run bulk/cut cycles

    So how many of you do this and do you feel it's worth it?
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    Are mass gainers good for powerlifting?

    Mass Gainer v Whey Protein (advantages of mass gainers over whey protein) Which one is better for powerlifters?
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    New diet??

    Morning all, Looking for a bit of advice mainly on how much I should eat. Brief background, I have lost a 18kg of weight over 12 months and have kept it off for 6 months by training for triathlons, so lots and lots of cardio, now I am wanting to get a bit of size to me. I am 173cm and 70.3kg...
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    Arnold Schwarzenegger: I’ve Given Up Meat For The Benefit Of Humanity

    Terminator star and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has urged members of the public to give up meat and take-up a plant-based diet “for the benefit of humanity”. In partnership with James Cameron, Arnie is spreading the message, “less meat, less heat, more life”...
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    Does protein powder make you bulky?

    THIS is one of the most common questions I get from women. If you read no further the simple answer is … no. So the next question is, do you need it then? The answer to that is not so simple. Most women want to be lean and fit looking. The misconceptions are that protein, especially powder, is...
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    How an obese mother lost 44kg and became a bodybuilder

    Katie appearing in a bodybuilding competition last year that she won under the transformation category. Picture: Caters News news.com.au Email a friend AFTER an obese mother was called a ‘fat b**ch’ by a gym worker, she was spurred on to lose 44 kilos. And now she’s winning...
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    Asha Coulthard talks muscles, diets and spray tans of competition body building

    PHOTO: Body builder Asha Coulthard hopes to go professional in the bikini category this year. (891 ABC Adelaide: Brett Williamson) RELATED STORY: #chickswholift: The world of female bodybuilding RELATED STORY: Josh the giant: Australia's best bodybuilder MAP: Adelaide 5000 Eight meals a day...
  11. "Eat til you puke | advice from the largest athlete in the world"

    https://youtu.be/NU8Dh6eY33M
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    No Routine

    Does anyone here just train whenever they feel like it and what ever they feel like? While ive only been backing training a couple of weeks, im just training what ever i fancie, following no set routine what so ever (still trying to hit the main body parts) . So far i am enjoying it, I think...
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    Constructive Advice Roundtable Thread

    Often times a new member will post some "newbie" questions and they often receive critical comments, etc. I thought this thread could be a safe place for newbie questions to get constructive advice and encouragement in getting started in their training, supplementation and diet When seeking...
  14. Bjornsson - Strongman Diet

    That's a lot of food. ?
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    Short courses

    Hi Everyone - bit about myself, 10years+ of lifting before having kids 8 years ago..this put my gym visits on hold :( Stats pre kids, 5 foot 9, 42, did ~5-10 courses (Standard stuff...courses consisted of usually(Not all together!) sust 250, bold/eq, test prop, stan...and even the old sheep...
  16. FYI Low carb protein bread, pancakes & others..**15% Discount**

    Some interesting stuff if your diet requires... https://theproteinbreadco.com.au/ ***Ausbb discount *** ausbb15
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    [Article] Dennis Wolf Workout And Diet

    NOTE: This is taken from musclebreak.com THE DENNIS WOLF WORKOUT Day 1 – Chest and Biceps Incline barbell bench press – 2 warm up sets, then 3×8-12 Bench press – 2×8-12 Incline flyes – 2×8-12 Cable crossovers – 1×15 Seated dumbbell curls – 2 warm up sets, then 2×10 Barbell curls – 2×10 One-arm...
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    Woman goes from obese to bikini model

    AN OVERWEIGHT woman looks unrecognisable after shedding half her body weight and becoming a stunning bikini competitor. After losing 52kg, Donna Gillie, 30, now proudly takes to the stage to reveal her hard work and her new svelte figure. Donna began her health journey when she found even...
  19. Unleash the elephant within!

    When I was a young weightlifter, I was told a story which served me well, as I now share it with my girls. I like to share it with you. This was written by Doctor Prakash Iyer. Lessons from the baby elephant: Smash the peg. Set yourself free! DO you know what they do to keep a circus...
  20. Best restriction diet

    There are a lot of diets out there such as paleo, veganism, low carb, high carb etc. So nutritionally what would you consider the best restrictive diet and why?