Misinformation.
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Bumping this up, not because I wrote it, but because apparently there are plenty of others that need to see it.0
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I have a question about meal frequency and because I don't want misinformation, I thought I would post it in this thread. I haven't lifted competitively in ten years, but years ago the prevailing thought about meal frequency seemed to focus on the body's ability to synthesize protein--around 30 grams every two hours or so. We would eat small protein dense meals every two hours or so for positive nitrogen balance. Has that line of thinking been debunked?0
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I have a question about meal frequency and because I don't want misinformation, I thought I would post it in this thread. I haven't lifted competitively in ten years, but years ago the prevailing thought about meal frequency seemed to focus on the body's ability to synthesize protein--around 30 grams every two hours or so. We would eat small protein dense meals every two hours or so for positive nitrogen balance. Has that line of thinking been debunked?
http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/is-there-a-limit-to-how-much-protein-the-body-can-use-in-a-single-meal/0 -
I have a question about meal frequency and because I don't want misinformation, I thought I would post it in this thread. I haven't lifted competitively in ten years, but years ago the prevailing thought about meal frequency seemed to focus on the body's ability to synthesize protein--around 30 grams every two hours or so. We would eat small protein dense meals every two hours or so for positive nitrogen balance. Has that line of thinking been debunked?
http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/is-there-a-limit-to-how-much-protein-the-body-can-use-in-a-single-meal/
^ Thanks Acg -- This article linked above is excellent.0 -
Gentlemen, I am in your debt. Looks like I can sleep in a little longer because I won't have to eat twice before going to work to get my 60 grams of protein for the moring. Woo hoo!0
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Gentlemen, I am in your debt. Looks like I can sleep in a little longer because I won't have to eat twice before going to work to get my 60 grams of protein for the moring. Woo hoo!
^ And you are a perfect example of why it is important to dispel myths. By removing this false requirement from your diet, you've just gained a buttload of convenience.0 -
A lot of fitness junk is pretty grey-area. You'll see people argue til they're blue in the face (blue in the monitor???) and post articles/facts/studies supporting both sides.
I usually trust the advice of whoever is sexier.
Never steers me wrong.
hahahaha. this.
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Great post, much appreciated info0
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Yes, this is should be a sticky. Even I have gotten good correct information from some of my previous misinformation that was passed on to me.
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Can I add one? A pound is a pound is a pound. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound if bricks! Muscle does not weigh more than fat!!!
I'm a little confused... I completely agree that a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks, and a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. Only the most stubborn people will try to argue that one pound weighs more than another pound. But, that doesn't necessarily mean feathers weigh the same as bricks. Does one cubic inch of fat weigh the same as one cubic inch of muscle? I've tried to do my research elsewhere but I'd love some input here.0 -
Muscle, by equal VOLUME, will ALWAYS weigh more than fat......................................except in space where they are equal in weight.I'm a little confused... I completely agree that a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks, and a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. Only the most stubborn people will try to argue that one pound weighs more than another pound. But, that doesn't necessarily mean feathers weigh the same as bricks. Does one cubic inch of fat weigh the same as one cubic inch of muscle? I've tried to do my research elsewhere but I'd love some input here.
Yep, gonna keep confusing you.
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Muscle, by equal VOLUME, will ALWAYS weigh more than fat......................................except in space where they are equal in weight.
Yep, gonna keep confusing you.
That's what I had thought. So if I were to stay the exact same size but, through some Wolverine-style experimental surgery, replace all the fat with muscle I would weigh more, right?. Unless I went to space which, as far as I've been able to tell, is the only instant weight loss solution
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Yes, but it will still have more mass than an equal sized chunk of fat in space. If you put a 1 cubic foot chunk of muscle and a 1 cubic 1foot chunk of fat in space then put a marble at equal distance between the two, the marble will slowly gravitate toward the muscle.
Muscle, by equal VOLUME, will ALWAYS weigh more than fat......................................except in space where they are equal in weight.I'm a little confused... I completely agree that a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks, and a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. Only the most stubborn people will try to argue that one pound weighs more than another pound. But, that doesn't necessarily mean feathers weigh the same as bricks. Does one cubic inch of fat weigh the same as one cubic inch of muscle? I've tried to do my research elsewhere but I'd love some input here.
Yep, gonna keep confusing you.
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Love love this!!!!0
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Yes, but it will still have more mass than an equal sized chunk of fat in space. If you put a 1 cubic foot chunk of muscle and a 1 cubic 1foot chunk of fat in space then put a marble at equal distance between the two, the marble will slowly gravitate toward the muscle.
Muscle, by equal VOLUME, will ALWAYS weigh more than fat......................................except in space where they are equal in weight.I'm a little confused... I completely agree that a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks, and a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. Only the most stubborn people will try to argue that one pound weighs more than another pound. But, that doesn't necessarily mean feathers weigh the same as bricks. Does one cubic inch of fat weigh the same as one cubic inch of muscle? I've tried to do my research elsewhere but I'd love some input here.
Yep, gonna keep confusing you.
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Very very slowly...0 -
Intelligent and thought provoking! Thank you for posting this. 0
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Much needed bump today.0
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Much needed bump today.
We should bump this every day.0 -
Thank you!0
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Bravo!0
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Well said, I am one of those people that do not post often - but read to learn more to make sure I'm on the "right track". Thanks for posting, you have brought my stress levels down hehe0
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A lot of fitness junk is pretty grey-area. You'll see people argue til they're blue in the face (blue in the monitor???) and post articles/facts/studies supporting both sides.
I usually trust the advice of whoever is sexier.
Never steers me wrong.
LOL... At the beginning of the response I was thinking "like politics and religion". Then I saw the second to last statement and lost it. Too funny. But on a serious note- I agree with misinformation being a bad thing, and I try not to reply to questions that I know absolutely nothing about.0 -
Agreed!0
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I'd like to talk about something.
Often times on the forums, we'll see someone post what looks like a helpful post full of dieting information. If the information is faulty, some people will reply with the intent to correct it in the hopes that too many people don't buy into the bad information.
Then a bunch of people will get upset with the guy or gal who is trying to correct the person, saying "Stop hating" or "Stop being so negative!". (Sometimes people do post rude replies but it seems like any disagreement is arbitrarily viewed as negative as of late).
Misinformation is bad.
I will give you a few examples to attempt to explain why:
Let's look at meal frequency, which would fall into the personal preference category. Does meal frequency matter?
It might matter for behavioral reasons and it might matter for performance reasons and if it leads to better gym performance it could minimally effect expenditure. But it DOES NOT effect metabolism and if someone says this gem:
"It's very important to eat every 3 hours so that your metabolism keeps burning. If you skip a meal your metabolism will slow down and your body will actually STORE FAT. So please make sure to eat every 3 hours". (<--- this claim is entirely false)
...this is problematic because people who DON'T currently eat frequently might think "Crap, I'm doing it wrong. I'm going to have to fix this". Now they're going to reschedule what could be an eating pattern that works very well for them based on the bad information that increasing their frequency will increase metabolic rate. Additionally, they'll have to eat smaller meals (because they would obviously keep kcals/macros constant) which would probably have a negative effect on adherence/satiety.
Is eating frequently arbitrarily bad? No. It's personal preference. But convincing someone that it's metabolically relevant is BAD, because this convinces them that they must follow this advice.
Lets look at a different example from a recent thread:
"You shouldn't combine carbs and fats in the same meal because it will cause your body to store fat!"
This was recently posted in a topic and not only is it completely bogus and not supported by anything, but the end result was (literally) that someone replied with:
"Thanks so much for this, I'm going to stop eating PB+J sandwiches".
So someone comes on here and posts something completely false and out of fear, another person eliminates something they enjoy from their diet. Now, for all we know someone else is reading that post and not replying, because they're in the kitchen stressed out over how they're going to re-arrange every meal in their day so that the carb sources aren't ever eaten with fat.
This is not a good thing.
There's a very small list of things that are necessary to lose weight.
There's a very large list of things that are personal preference for losing weight. (In this list I include medical reasons, moral reasons, individual intolerances).
Both of these are important, but focus on the necessities first and customize the personal preference aspects to give you the best adherence or most enjoyment possible out of your journey.
And don't confuse the two for yourself or others.
/end rant.
This is the only "misinformation" rant I've ever read that doesn't contain.......well......different misinformation.
A good practical lesson in keeping your rants short and to the point.0 -
Maybe cause the marble is paleo?
Yes, but it will still have more mass than an equal sized chunk of fat in space. If you put a 1 cubic foot chunk of muscle and a 1 cubic 1foot chunk of fat in space then put a marble at equal distance between the two, the marble will slowly gravitate toward the muscle.
Muscle, by equal VOLUME, will ALWAYS weigh more than fat......................................except in space where they are equal in weight.I'm a little confused... I completely agree that a pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks, and a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle. Only the most stubborn people will try to argue that one pound weighs more than another pound. But, that doesn't necessarily mean feathers weigh the same as bricks. Does one cubic inch of fat weigh the same as one cubic inch of muscle? I've tried to do my research elsewhere but I'd love some input here.
Yep, gonna keep confusing you.
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Yes, this is should be a sticky. Even I have gotten good correct information from some of my previous misinformation that was passed on to me.
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Yep. I remember that thread. It was deleted shortly after you admitted that you may have been misinformed.
Clearly that type of behavior is not allowed here.0 -
Yes, this is should be a sticky. Even I have gotten good correct information from some of my previous misinformation that was passed on to me.
A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Yep. I remember that thread. It was deleted shortly after you admitted that you may have been misinformed.
Clearly that type of behavior is not allowed here.
^ Was that the one about running vs walking and energy expenditures?0 -
great post bro,
I really loved it! thanks for the information.0 -
Yep. That was the one.Yes, this is should be a sticky. Even I have gotten good correct information from some of my previous misinformation that was passed on to me.
A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
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Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Yep. I remember that thread. It was deleted shortly after you admitted that you may have been misinformed.
Clearly that type of behavior is not allowed here.
^ Was that the one about running vs walking and energy expenditures?
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Niner -I am intrigued. I may have unwitingly been using some of that broscience with respect to running v walking . What was the conclusion?0
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