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Well it does depend on how much you are using Baseline each day. Huge difference between 1 pack per day & a "recreational/social" smoker using 5 cigarettes/day. Pharmacologic intervention is aimed at those using > or = 10 cigarettes per day as a rough estimate what would be reasonable to quit cold turkey...20…

Compliance wise, it's got to be realistic & obtainable. I.e. do not try to go cold turkey smoking all of a sudden, this should have been something that has been planned out & contemlated for several weeks/months beforehand. "Baby steps" if necessary; small goals with a timeframe/deadline works too (I.e 20 cigarettes/day to…

Not worth it unless you are an extreme endurance athlete. Weighted vest training is a very good method to increase caloric expenditure for cardio

Barbell/dumbbell/hex bar Hack squats if by legs you mean quadriceps Do hack squats using a bench press station to piss off the bros for bonus points

Onset of action ~ 1 week based on pharmacokinetics of Linaclotide (LINZESS) for IBS-C treatment...patience

Combination of rebound hyperglycemia from overnight hypoglycemia (somogyi effect), morning hyperglycemia from overnight growth hormone surge (anti insulin like effect, dawn phenomenon), and rise in morning cortisol (glucocorticoid)...yes hormones can out do fasting. Unless you sleep during the day

Consumed 500 grams Carbohydrates yesterday in the form of oatmeal. Not enough to saturate muscle glycogen, not spilling over into fat storage. Doing this long term AND not exercising it off will lead to fat storage. Not recommended for everyone...back to Keto. Muscles feel tight/inflated today. That was just enough…

I'm going to be taking a break simply because I've been plateaued for too long. 1 day every 2 weeks will be high carbohydrates (400-500g), moderate protein (~100g), & low fat (<50g). I would regularly do "refeed" (not implying anorexia) days with excess fat but have not routinely used carbohydrates. In the past when doing…

Any combination of Dijon mustard, avocado/guacamole, balsamic vinegar, and salsa. It's nearly impossible to find a commercially prepared salad dressing not made with some form of crap vegetable oil (corn, soy, etc.) as a filler. Exceptions include walden farms & sugar free maple grove farms

Chameleon cold brew...it's organic & concentrated coffee concentrate. I prefer not to dilute it though (lol) Hot coffee is too freakin' hard to down/enjoy

Neck, waist, hip ratio is a rough estimate of bodyfat percentage. Proportions seem to make more sense vs. inches lost (i.e. visceral vs. subcutaneous fat) for body composition purposes

I'm restricting protein too. Mostly sticking with salads dressed with avocado &/or salsa. Other combinations include low carb vegetables (broccoli, brusselsprouts, cabbage) cooked in an oven & dressed with fat of choice. Simple stuff

I do not currently use. However, I did use a food scale when following an IIFYM diet with a calculated amount of carbohydrates (based on activity level). I think sticking with pre-packed food & ideal portions is easier. I'm not going to break the bank if I go over 40kcals on some salad greens or mushrooms. I will say…

Might want to give us a breakdown of the types of dietary fat you are consuming & estimate of daily carbohydrates. Triglycerides typically fall, LDL & HDL typically increase, but TC/HDL ratio usually improves. Too much vegetable oil could be the culprit

No, most of these were abandoned research medications to treat conditions like sarcopenia & osteoporosis. The legality is questionable as well as the purity of these labeled "research" chemicals that are essentially sold as supplements. Andarine (S4) use has an adverse drug reaction of vision changes (somewhat like…

This too I have read about. There is a variation called the "anabolic diet" to restore muscle glycogen 2 days/week (weekends usually) followed by 5 days of ketosis. Same thing as cyclical keto, just structured a tad differently. It's suppose to lower cortisol & elevate T3 levels from chronic effects of ketosis; I'm not…

It's somewhat difficult not getting enough food volume, too much protein, & more expensive. On the plus side, it's non residual (BMs quite infrequent) & keeps you not too bloated when overeating (very little if any gas). Not geared towards getting a 6 pack though...you've got to get that right combination of math (kcals,…

Likely referring to berberine; yes, HbA1C lowering is roughly 0.7-1.2%. Improves insulin sensitivity

Other squat variation would be to use a land mine (t bar) for more weight

Goblet squats just require a dumbbell & some core stability

Gene mutations of CYP1A2 (major caffeine substrate) are not as common as 2C9, 2C19, or 2D6 mutations. Well, putting yourself in a sympathetic state can raise your BG although this is short lived once you utilize it from running away from your typical grizzly bear. I think the best way to assess this individually would be…

Diet: <5g carbohydrates/day Throwing in some kcal cycling, 2 days/week leaner protein sources (fish, chicken) for a greater deficit 1 day every 2 week higher kcal "cheat day" (high fat whole cheese) to keep some sanity & will power Keep the abdominals/serratus visible & cut

At the current moment, yes....averaging a "staggering" 3-5g carbohydrates/day from whole eggs

Light therapy is great for getting ready for morning fasted cardio...who wants to wake up from a cold rainy day?

Well both vitamin D deficiency & toxicity are associated (keyword) with hairloss; might not be a bad idea to keep vitamin D within normal limits especially for those who have had gastric bypass (impairs lipophilic vitamin absorption).

Iceland style "skyre" or quark are some other greek yogurt alternative; these options shave off a few carbs/serving (about 3g or so) vs. greek yogurt. Plain of course. Budget wisely & conservatively for keto. Skyre has more of a sour taste to it vs. greek yogurt; not as strong as sour cream but about as sour as kefir

"Tryptophan cat" after a big thanksgiving feast; of course she gets a seat at the dinner table

Zero carb diet consisting of whole eggs, lamb, beef, & coconut oil is paying off; abdominals & serratus are staying sharp & no water retention is present. My impression is that coconut oil >>> evoo as far as appetite suppression resulting in far fewer kcals consumed from added fat. I'm not quite sure how I will be…

Going back to zero carbohydrates...well maybe about 3g from whole eggs. Have been hovering in the bastardized "keto" range of 50-60g/day. Bonus: went from a 2 week vegetarian to a pure carnivore

Clear conscience, get things done, physically exhaust yourself throughout the day (be it with physical work &/or exercise), & sleep hygeine. I can sleep for 18+ hours a night (night/day) under the right circumstances....mainly just letting the room get cold (50 degrees F), no light, no electronics, etc. Wake up feeling…