Who Are Your Go-To "Gurus"?

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  • helenrosemay
    helenrosemay Posts: 375 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.

    The statement you made right before you said you don't need to know anything else, shows just how much you don't know. Insulin resistance as a result of a high carb, low fat diet is the single largest cause of non-communicable disease, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity...

    If you look at my diary I eat about the same as you in carbs, and yes less in fat, but I eat healthy fats like nuts. My cholesterol has actually lowered from 5.9 to 4.9.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    My all time favorite is Alan Aragon (www.alanaragon.com) followed very very closely by Eric Helms (www.3dmusclejourney.com/team-3dmj.php) and Lyle (www.bodyrecomposition.com).

    And James Krieger (www.weightology.net) is another guru although he doesn't post as much about bodybuilding. Dude is brilliant though, and people should check his website out. Tons of knowledge dropped on his site.

    Steve Troutman (body-improvements.com) has great things to say and fortunately he also posts here to help others. He's also been very helpful to me personally.

    And I do have another list of people who I regularly follow as far as their information whether it's youtube or blog posts/etc. Very curious what Schoenfeld comes up with during his new research....
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    I'm glad you put "gurus" in quoations. I believe in getting information from a wide range of sources and coming up with your own system that fits your unique needs.

    However, I recently joined the Eat, Train, Progress group and have learned so much reading through the threads there, especially Alan Aragon, Lyle McDonald ane Eric Helms, as well as others. I like that they have more of a common sense approach while backing everything up with science, credentials and years of experience. So, thanks to Sidesteel and Sarauk for providing all that awesome information!
  • helenrosemay
    helenrosemay Posts: 375 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.

    The statement you made right before you said you don't need to know anything else, shows just how much you don't know. Insulin resistance as a result of a high carb, low fat diet is the single largest cause of non-communicable disease, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity...

    Agreed. You should be getting healthy fats! :) (lean read meats, avocados, almonds, etc) :)

    Again if you too look at my diary I have about the same as you in carbs and fat.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Bob Sebohar (sp?)
    Matt Fitzgerald
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    Alan Aragon, Steve Troutman, Eric Cressey, Mark Rippetoe, SideSteel and Sarauk2sf
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    martin berkhan (leangains)
    andrew morgan (rippedbody.jp)
  • helenrosemay
    helenrosemay Posts: 375 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Since it hasn't been said yet... Tony Horton. :bigsmile:
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Mirelle Guliano is my true inspiration for a bunch of reasons...not the least of which she knew/knows how to live life to the fullest, sip champagne frequently, and keep her figure.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.
  • helenrosemay
    helenrosemay Posts: 375 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.

    So I should be eating 84.4g of fat? When women's guidelines are 70g?
  • Turnaround2012
    Turnaround2012 Posts: 362 Member
    Alwyn Cosgrove
    Covert Bailey

    And.... there are several members of MFP who have a lot of "common sense!"
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.

    So I should be eating 84.4g of fat? When women's guidelines are 70g?

    There is no such thing as a "womens" guideline. It's just a load of made up faff that means nothing.

    If 84.4g is 0.4g per POUND of your body weight, then yes. Fat is extremely important in the human body.

    Protein + fat should hit a minimum and the resst of your caloriess can come from fat protein or carbs.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Alan Aragon
    Layne Norton
    Paul Carter
    Juggernaut Team
    Jamie Lewis
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.

    So I should be eating 84.4g of fat? When women's guidelines are 70g?

    There is no such thing as a "womens" guideline. It's just a load of made up faff that means nothing.

    If 84.4g is 0.4g per POUND of your body weight, then yes. Fat is extremely important in the human body.

    Protein + fat should hit a minimum and the resst of your caloriess can come from fat protein or carbs.

    Depending on what your goals are
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.

    So I should be eating 84.4g of fat? When women's guidelines are 70g?

    There is no such thing as a "womens" guideline. It's just a load of made up faff that means nothing.

    If 84.4g is 0.4g per POUND of your body weight, then yes. Fat is extremely important in the human body.

    Protein + fat should hit a minimum and the resst of your caloriess can come from fat protein or carbs.

    Depending on what your goals are

    I'm not sure what part of my post you are quoting, but if all of it. No, you are wrong, we have minimum requirements for fat, there is no discussion about it.
  • tatasmagik
    tatasmagik Posts: 185
    I like to read a lot on fitness, nutrition, and weightlifting but I don't remember everyone by name. I'm a classic can't-see-the-forest-for-the-trees kinda girl and often, I need to step back because there is so much conflicting information and controversy between "experts" that I get overwhelmed and frustrated. I mostly keep to what I know: work out, sleep well, watch my macros to ensure I'm getting enough protein (personal struggle), and be patient.

    I'll prolly check a few of these names since they were dropped consistently. Thanks for that.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    We all know there is a ton of information (and misinformation) out there with regards to weight loss, fitness and nutrition.

    One way I have found of cutting through the crap (or at least seemingly so) is to find fitness experts that I like - and then delve into all of their work. Also, when I find someone who's work I find either uninformed, biased or scammy, I know I can avoid them (Lustig, Vince Delmonte and Dr. Oz come to mind).

    I don't only search out those "gurus" (hate that word) that agree with me - everyone on my list below has challenged and changed the way I think about fitness and nutrition in some way.

    My absolute favorites:

    Eric Helms
    Alan Aragon

    These two guys have taught me an absolute wealth of things. I like them both because they have a ton of credentials (Google them) and they can explain complex ideas in common terms. As an added bonus they both seem like nice guys and they are overall pleasant. That might not mean a great deal to some people but if you follow these people long enough - it matters IMO.

    That said, below are guys I have also learned a lot from but their online personas aren't always as enjoyable to follow (clearly this is my own subjective opinion).

    Lyle McDonald
    Martin Berkhan
    Ian McCarthy

    I find all of them very informative but don't find their online personalities as engaging for different reasons.

    Some other people I follow (haven't followed these people enough to put them in the above lists)...

    Dr. Layne Norton: Just getting into him actually - interested in his work surrounding metabolic damage especially.

    Sohee Lee: haven't really followed her too much, but once read a great blog post about sustainability of diet.

    Jason Blaha: Very recently introduced to him - liked the few videos I watched.

    Campbell Fitness: So recently introduced to this guy I can't think of his first name. Great info and engaging personality on the few vids I have watched.

    Isa Ollson - She doesn't actually have a ton of info out there, but I think she is adorable and I lurv her. I use pics of her to show my female friends that lifting doesn't make you "bulky".

    Motivation:

    This is a whole separate subject iMO - I have a whole other lsit of people I follow for motivation but to keep this long winded post slightly less long I'll throw out my fav motivational names...Eric Thomas, CT Flether and Shawn Achor.

    Who do you guys use for information or even motivation? Any "gurus" that you voraciously follow?
    These are basically the same authorities I trust with knowledge and education.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    I don't have any gurus... but if I have a question, I come here and ask my FL. I can usually count on Jonnythan and Brillmer to help me out. It's been working so far! Thanks guys... :flowerforyou:
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    No one.
    I know I should eat less calories than I burn, I know to keep fat & sodium low. I don't really need to know anything else.
    Oh, I hope you do some research -- fat is healthy and essential. Even Harvard doesn't recommend a low fat diet any more and the CDC just released a report suggesting there is no benefit in reducing salt and it may actually be harmful!

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats-full-story/

    http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=18311

    When I say lower fat & salt I just mean lower than what I was eating. Plus I'm going by advice given by my doctor.

    You should always be getting at least the minimum of 0.4g of fat per lb of bodyweight. So check that you do.

    So I should be eating 84.4g of fat? When women's guidelines are 70g?

    There is no such thing as a "womens" guideline. It's just a load of made up faff that means nothing.

    If 84.4g is 0.4g per POUND of your body weight, then yes. Fat is extremely important in the human body.

    Protein + fat should hit a minimum and the resst of your caloriess can come from fat protein or carbs.

    Depending on what your goals are

    I'm not sure what part of my post you are quoting, but if all of it. No, you are wrong, we have minimum requirements for fat, there is no discussion about it.

    I love when people talk in absolutes. Makes it easy to know I should ignore their advice.
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    Rachel & Alwyn Cosgrove
    Mark Sisson
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member

    These are basically the same authorities I trust with knowledge and education.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Just like I missed MFP'rs Sidesteel and Sarah, I also missed this guy! Ninerbuff gave me some great advice when I PM'd him out of the blue. Another guy here on MFP I follow.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    My all time favorite is Alan Aragon (www.alanaragon.com) followed very very closely by Eric Helms (www.3dmusclejourney.com/team-3dmj.php) and Lyle (www.bodyrecomposition.com).

    And James Krieger (www.weightology.net) is another guru although he doesn't post as much about bodybuilding. Dude is brilliant though, and people should check his website out. Tons of knowledge dropped on his site.

    Steve Troutman (body-improvements.com) has great things to say and fortunately he also posts here to help others. He's also been very helpful to me personally.

    And I do have another list of people who I regularly follow as far as their information whether it's youtube or blog posts/etc. Very curious what Schoenfeld comes up with during his new research....

    ^^this (not surprisingly)
  • sjfrank88
    sjfrank88 Posts: 3
    Turbulence training guy- Craig Ballantyne.
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    bump to go over

    Great thread OP
  • EDollah
    EDollah Posts: 464 Member
    I too find that Aragon, Helms and McDonald are my "go-to" sources and all were of tremendous help when I was devising a diet + workout routine.

    I also dig Armi Legge's impruvism.com site.

    Basically I like the guys that are all about science, reason and facts and not so much about motivation. Anti-Richard Simmons if you will.

    I'll check out some of the others mentioned too.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Oops, one more....Alice Waters!
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Sarauk2sf...All...Day...Long!
    And,
    kazzsjourney...she's given me tips since day one.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies! :)
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    Haha I definitely am in love with Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper. Just saying!

    Love them too! I'm going to make sure that I record ALL of the next season of TBL! :)

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