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There are vast differences in the bodybuilding world about the number of sets/reps required for fastest muscle gain. The two that seem to be most prominent now are the (6-8 reps, 3 sets, rest for a few minutes in between a set) adherents and the (8-12 reps, 3 sets) camp. I'm a subscriber of the former, as it seems to be…

A quick fix might be to get a cheap whey protein shake and mix it with milk and have 1-2 of these a day. It'll up your protein intake massively and protein shakes have a huge satiating effect that will take your mind off the carbs to a certain degree.

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Ditto on what many have said already about all food being waste. I took a nutrition class once taught by a prominent bio-researcher/nutritionist and he discussed the "wasting food" issue and that for many of us, it is a psychological throw-back to an old school of thought that was systemic of the pre-1960's that basically…

Here's a couple personal favorites of mine, and they're health oriented. I use this site often, and I usually shoot for the high-rated ones. Haven't gone wrong yet. Main course: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Braised-Balsamic-Chicken/Detail.aspx Salad: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-And-Corn-Salad-II/Detail.aspx…

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Depends, what do you consider to be low-cal? Wal-Mart's Body Fortress brand has about 130 calories and is cheaper than other flavored whey proteins you'll find. However, since you're a female, you could also use soy, although some might have more calories. Male body builders usually shy away from soy because it can have a…

All of the ConAgra Healthy Choice frozen meals seem to be pretty good, and from my analysis of them, they seem to be, for the most part, legitimately healthy. You really have to be careful about foods that make that claim, as the ingredients and actual nutrition stats often reveal a different story, but these are fairly…

Generally, if you're looking to keep your body fat down and protein up, chicken and turkey are excellent choices. Beef-based products are very high in protein but tend to have more fat. Likewise with pork. If you're trying to stay lean and up your meat-based protein intake, I'd focus on turkey, chicken and fish. Milk, nuts…

Almost forgot to add... If you like cardio, keep doing it, it keeps your heart strong so that you can more effectively perform weight training. BUT do it AFTER, not before you weight train, because it burns your anaerobic energy almost immediately while utilizing aerobic energy. Strength training uses anaerobic as opposed…

Here's a solution to fix your muscle problem: 1. Get a whey protein supplement. These are relatively cheap and easy to find. Take the supplement before and following your workout. 2. Change the way you utilize weights. A. Work muscles 3 times a week, doing your entire body and taking rest days in between OR alternate…

Hello Alaya, I was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumor that, at the age I had it, was very little understood. One of the best neurosurgeons in the country performed a surgery to remove it when I was three years old. At the time, they told my parents the chance of my surviving the surgery was about 50/50, but without…

Some recent research has shown that there might be implications relating to pre-cancerous lesions in the colon. Additionally, it may be causing severe kidney problems in some of its users. Like any drug, there are risks that you have to assume when you take it. It does in fact work, and is scientifically proven to do so.…

Do cardio everyday if you can, and work muscles on different days. I.E. Mon- Arms, Tues- Legs, Wednesday- Abs and Back and so on and so forth. Or strength train like 3 days per week. Extra muscle/tone has the advantage of melting fat off your body; it requires massive amounts of energy to maintain itself. Your best bet, to…

At high reps, sit-ups essentially become cardio exercise. I don't know whether you're all doing this to "tone up" your abs, but if you are, you're better off putting weights on your chest or using a machine and pushing out 6-8 reps until you're to the point of exhaustion, for about 3 sets, every other day. That will tone…

Woops, double post. Sorry.

The two simplest ways are protein supplements are artificial meats. Protein supplements, which you typically mix with milk, have a massive amount of protein-- one scoop usually equals about half a day's worth of protein. Of the artificial burgers, etc. Morning Star has an excellent taste and pretty high protein. If you…

You could take a 9MM or a .44 magnum with you. I doubt you'd run into any issues in that case. lol

Hello Jessica, I have a few suggestions for you: 1. Depending on your exercise regime, the exercise time would typically vary between a half hour per day and 1:30. A half hour on the elliptical each day, if you're doing moderate to high intensity, should be enough for your cardio workout. If you're looking to weight train…