jmule24 Member

Agree with @piperdown44 . There is no "best" method for a group of people. Your workout plan should be dedicated around your specific goals. Personally, I lift 3x/week full body. The higher frequency of hitting muscle groups give me the most bang for my buck and I don't spend a ton of time in the gym.

**co-sign**

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Just no carbs after 6pm....... :trollface:

It's amazing how my results improved for the better once I started majoring in the majors of things.......

Focus on muscle endurance and upper body strength. Most of the obstacles you are pulling/climbing your body weight over something. FYI - The electricity is real! It doesn't tickle either :grimace:

I didn't get behind bars for waiting on the sidelines........ :disappointed:

What's your point? All I read is "can, maybe, sort of, might"

Just make sure you don't eat carbs after 6pm........straight fat homey!!!!!

Most of these "counter-claims" are very short sighted and seem to focus on just a small window. I would surely hope they understand that even over one months time you can't base body composition/muscle gains solely on caloric intake let alone the TYPE of caloric intake............ :expressionless:

A great article by Alan Aragon on The "Clean vs. Dirty" debate.... http://www.simplyshredded.com/research-review-the-dirt-on-clean-eating-written-by-nutrition-expert-alan-aragon.html And if you're questioning his "creditability" a quick search pulls up these research articles.....…

See above posts. So, I just provide "good information," or factual information? Either way, you seem to be disagreeing with your previous statement made.

You do know there is no "secret" anabolic window post workout, right? Muscle Protein Synthesis usually spikes around 24 hours after you workout and up to 48 hours for total MPS........

You can actually do "damage" to your body if ingesting too much of a certain micronutrient.......

I prefer if it fits in my mouth....and if it doesn't I just need to cut it into smaller pieces..... :naughty:

Hmmmm the building blocks of muscles..... The rest goes on to discuss insulin resistance and its effects..........

Until you cite your references to this you're going to get a lot of push back. What context are you speaking of? Natural Bodybuilders? Powerlifters? Professional athletes? The average Joe or Jane?

Are you sure you're feeling well today? You're looking a bit green......

What's with all these people behind bars?????? :o

No, I was just adding to your comment. This thread has talked about meal timing, macros, body composition, muscle gain, fat gain, and the list continues..... I'm playing bingo here. OP - Great initial post.

Your body only "needs" so much muscle mass......hence RDA recommendations. Building muscle you're forcing your body to do things it doesn't "need" to do....

@JoshLibby @ryanflebbe so when in a caloric surplus what happens to excess protein that my body doesn't use for MPS?

I always thought insulin was an anabolic driver........

This was clearly defined by OP the difference between calories as energy and calories as nutrition. There's nothing more to argue about it.

I don't see how this relates at all to OP quality information he has shared. It clearly comes across as you "shaming" OP for their own choices. Great information for those interested in bulking.

You're either lying to me....or you forgot to paint on your eyebrow today.......shame.........shame.....

Do you have access to a digital food scale? You can purchase one for less than $10. I like to use them for weighing dry items like noodles, rice, beans, and pasta. All packages will give you a number in grams which is the serving size dry / uncooked. I think white rice is 45g dry.

Don't spend excessive time at the gym. I remember thinking I need to be lifting for two hours every session. Now I lift 3x/week for 45-75 mins and I see the best results from it.

What @nakedraygun is trying to say is look into Strong Lifts 5x5 or Ice Cream Fitness 5x5. They are great programs that everyone should start with.