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I wonder if an M&M's mini would fit into the center of a Lifesaver? Then it could be considered a "whole food" and probably be better for your health.

Note what EvgeniZyntx says in this thread: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/36740529#Comment_36740529

Consult my handy flowchart:

Looks like you would be correct on that, at least for the latter part of his pro ball career. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2016/07/19/the-herschel-walker-workout/

He also avoids lifting weights and is a bodyweight-only guy. Clearly the man doesn't know anything.

Herschel walker is my favorite point in these types of threads. He has eaten only one meal a day his entire adult life. Seems to be working well for him. Science suggests that meal timing has a very minor influence on muscle gains.

In general, you don't see athletes in great shape who have a big gut. You see some athletes (typically men) at normal or slightly high body fat levels that carry a high proportion of their fat at the lower abdomen because of genetics. You see some power lifters at normal body fat levels that have extreme core hypertrophy…

It almost seems like it has something to do with the total amount of calories they eat...

If by "studies" you mean a single epidemiological study that showed that 60 year old women with habitually lower total calcium-to-phosphorus ratio intake and elevated caffeine intake showed 4% decreased hip bone mineral density (BMD), then sure, I agree. Note that this study shows no difference in BMD for men, no…

I think the official hierarchy of irrational carbophobia is actually a step gradient, not a binary: Plants -> very healthy, not scary Plant juice -> fairly healthy, somewhat scary Mechanically separated plant juice -> potential health threat, moderately scary Dehydrated mechanically separated plant juice -> terrifying…

Actually it is fairly common for the athletes with high calorie burns: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/sports/olympics/why-some-olympic-athletes-need-to-gorge.html?_r=0 I have been up to 6000 calories per day before. It is nearly impossible to eat that much every day if you are eating "clean."

I prefer full fat. I did low- or no-fat dairy for years, but full-fat just tastes so much better. I would rather have smaller serving sizes of things that I really enjoy than a large serving of meh.

Except for the most elite runners and cyclists. They can't get enough McDonalds. http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/mcdonald-places-food-order-limit-olympic-village.html Maybe that is what helped them get to the elite level?

Everyone already knows that Mexican food is really, really tasty.

Was this directed at me? I am not debating. I answered the OP's question with a Socratic question.

Which came first: proselytism, or argumentum ad martyrdom?

People use drugs because they like drugs. Despite the suppressing efforts of governments, religions, and public health officials, this behavior will likely continue for the entire future of humanity.

Here is another one that gives more solid guidelines on frequency: http://rippedbody.jp/diet-break/ I agree with this author that current leanness and rate of fat loss are important factors to consider, as well as how you are currently feeling physiologically and psychologically.

Just want to point out that, for some reason, that author decided to use the acronym "VLCD" to refer to a "Very Low Carb Diet."

Glad to see you survived all that cholesterol. I was starting to get worried. Does this count as a question?

Your personal experiences, which include no specific results, numbers, methods, or even a hypothesis, are by definition, unquantifiable anecdotes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence By the way, glad to see you are arguing now :)

It is most likely not optimal from a strength/power perspective: http://strengtheory.com/speed-kills-2x-the-intended-bar-speed-yields-2x-the-bench-press-gains/ However, I think it has a place in hypertrophy and work capacity training, as kwtilbury mentioned one specific application. It is also helpful when working around…

You posted your unquantifiable anecdotes in a debate thread, but you don't want to argue, learn the basis for opposing views, review relevant science, or read the opinion of experts in the field? I'm not sure that is a good way to participate in a debate. Do you consider the vast body of decades worth of established…

Thanks for that visual. :/

Regarding upright rows, my ortho told me to stay light, keep hands below elbows, and keep elbows below shoulders. I have had many RC tears over the years, but this technique has never bothered my shoulders. I still do them today with a barbell. McDonald talks about it here:…

Where is the evidence that the researchers were unethical? Where is the evidence that the payments were secrets or that any misconduct was involved? Where is the evidence that the money skewed the papers? It is not in the links provided. From the first link: "In an editorial published alongside new study, Marion Nestle, a…

What are we debating today? Do lobbies try to influence people that influence others? Or: Is sugar is an addictive drug (Part 42)? Maybe: Why hasn't there been any sugar research since 1954? How about: Did Big Sugar fail in its goal to get Americans to eat low-fat?

Thanks guys. I do seem to feel less inflammation with lower loads nowadays. It is a bitter pill to swallow though because I used to love lifting heavy.

Any general tips for training with osteoarthritis? I am dealing with more and more problematic joints within the last couple of years. The only useful strategy I have found so far is reduced frequency and/or volume, which obviously is not ideal. Most of the OA strength training info I have found online appears to be…

Pretty good discussion on it here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10320115/cutting-techniques-post-bulk/p1 If you are doing keto, you may benefit from refeeding more often than someone on moderate carbs, but obviously it will kick you out of keto for awhile.