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...... just a suggestion: I would avoid a weight workout that lasts longer than 60 min. That seems to be the magic number. Once you exceed that the cortisol levels take a nasty swing upward and that starts breaking down that lean muscle tissue you have been working to build. I wouldn't sweat the protein levels. The…

I'm on a low-carb lifestyle so it's all pretty routine for me. For the calorie-in-calorie-out folks, yes calories still matter however if you are smart about what carbs you choose then the calories follow suit. Bread was the hard one for me but once I had the reasoning as to why that was on the list, it was no longer an…

Depends on what your goals are. I follow Dr. Jonny Bowden's plan (unleash your thin.) It was a lot of reading but in the end it contain the most substantiated research references I've ever seen on the subject. In his blueprint he eliminates the following:* Sugar * Wheat Products * Cereal (including cereal grains like corn,…

I use MetRx. It's a good protein source and low on carbs. Many of the cheaper, lower quality protein shakes & bars use soy which the human body has a hard time digesting. I was surprised to find that EAS uses a lot of soy in their products. For a high quality protein bar I would suggest Quest bars. Low net carb count,…

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Same here. I look at the weekly average as my "progress barometer." I track my lowest weight of the week and the average. After a while he day-to-day fluctuations become an expectation and will no longer concern you.

True dietary fiber can be excluded from your daily carb count. That said, your first goal should be to budget in 30 grams of fiber each day which can be a challenge if you low-carb. I include a Quest Bar every day. Lots of protein but also 17-18 grams of fiber for a net carb count of 3-4 carbs. Best bar out there as far as…

Protein curbs hunger for a longer period of time than carbs. One tip I found was Glutamine (cap under the tongue) satisfies that craving for sweets. Quest Bars are the only ones I have found that can provide a good deal protein (20+g) with a low net carb (3-4g) and lots of fiber (17+g). Read the label on all protein &…

Jonny Bowden, PhD has written a lot on the subject of Low-Carb. He also has a lot of information on You-Tube.

Melatonin 3mg is plenty. Gets me to sleep fast. GABA to help relax the muscles. I take both supplements 1/2 hour before bedtime ( or should I say, one way or another I going to sleep a half hour after taking them.) This gets me into a deep sleep with lots of dreams but I don't feel anything but alert when I wake up. REM…

Low-energy as a result of going low-carb is part of the transition and yes it can be a bummer. You try to do your regular workout and feel as though your energy level keeps dropping ..... but it will plateau. After that it starts going back up. In the meantime, it is very tempting to give in to a quick-fix of high-carb…

A trick I found was to weigh yourself before you go to bed and again when you get up. The difference between those two weights is a (rather unscientific) measurement of your metabolism. You'll find that when you are working out hard the number will be greater than when you are not. I's kind of a barometer of how much work…

Explanation can be found in: "The Art and Science Behind Low Carbohydrate Performance" Jeff Votek PhD, Rd Stephen Finney Md, PhD ..... if you really are interested.

Very well explanation. Perhaps if I had phrased it this way: You can live and thrive on a diet solely of Proteins and Fats but void of carbohydrates. You cannot survive on a diet of Proteins and Carbohydrates or Fats and Carbohydrates. The proof of this fact is (as I said before) in the Inuit diet. There are months where…

The Eskimo (Inuit) population dispelled that myth a long, long time ago.

Exactly! I eat low carb and follow this guideline of foods to avoid (per Jonny Bowden, PhD). • Potatoes • Rice, wheat or other grains and starches • Pasta • Cereal • Bread • Sugar • Alcohol • Dairy • Fruit if you have more than 15 pounds to lose Exception: Everyone should eat 1 apple per day! If you need some variety or…

You can get away with a lot of veggies but if you have a lot of weight to shed, it's a pretty good Idea to cut out the fruit (with the exception of apples) until you are approaching your goals. Log it and keep an eye on the calories as well as the carbs.

These Nutritionists do have Phd. level backgrounds but I'll let them know that all of the research and findings don't hold up to the scrutiny of such a scientific community as this. Sorry I interrupted, Doctor?

My profession involves working with Nutritionist on a daily basis but I'll be sure and let them know they are all wrong. Thanks for pointing that out.

I manage Carbs and Calories for results that are better than just Carb or Calorie counting alone. As to Protein shakes, my only advice is to avoid Soy as a protein source. You'll see it in a lot of products but it is the cheapest source of protein and is not assimilated well by the human digestive system.

If you believe that then perhaps YOU should research the role Lepton plays. Did I say that? I don't think so. The higher levels of Lepton are a direct result of higher levels of caloric intake. Elevated Lepton levels lead to a healthier caloric intake level on a daily basis without a resulting weight gain. Is that a…

50% of my calories come from Protein. That said, I do not eat any Soy sourced protein. The human body does not assimilate soy very well at all (no matter how much the Soy marketing guys claim that it's good for you.)

Do some research on Lepton and the role it plays in your metabolism. When you starve yourself, your Lepton level drops and your metabolism hangs on to every calorie. An occasional spike in your caloric intake can get these levels back in sync and trains your metabolism to believe that food is plentiful and hanging on to…

:) Don't forget the Inuits. I'll bet they eat a lot of carbs with all those Klondike Bars. Good job!

Point being, I don't think that a diet that includes more high quality protein is responsible for the mortality rate in the US compared to other areas of the world. While a diet that consists of 70% carbohydrate may be survivable, I would not depict it as healthy. If I take protein out of your diet and only fed you Fat &…

Promera Con-Cret for creatine (HCL) source before workout. Creatine Hydrochloride (HCL) is 20% of the dosage rate of Monohydrate, will not leave you bloated and does not require cycling on & off. Glutamine, BCAA, Protein post workout, Glutamine helps a lot in your recovery and reducing muscle soreness. DCAA & Protein for…

When I do a weight workout I always follow it up with some aerobic to flush the lactic acid out of the muscle tissue. This seems to work well for me along with the post workout supplement Glutamine.

..... if it comes down to seeing an Orthopedic doctor, go to a sports medicine MD. They have a lot more commitment when it comes to getting "back on the horse."

What is the breakdown of your diet ?* Protein * Fat * Carbohydrate It could be that your protein levels are too high.

Interesting. I wonder how the Mediterranean ranks.