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    in improving body composition at maintanence Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • These two points are severely lacking in the mindset of far too many of the fitness conscious. You hit the nail on the head here my friend. It bothers me how these myths are continuously propagated through blogs and magazines being run by people who don't have a clue about proper training and nutrition. The same people who…
    in If you think you gained muscle... Read this. Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • In terms of body composition, and in the context of weight loss, protein is superior to carbohydrates and fat. The body has to use more energy to process protein than it does carbs or fat. This is referred to as the "Thermic Effect of Food". In other words, eating protein raises your RMR slightly more than carbs and quite…
    in Protein? Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • Alcohol does offer some health benefits when used in moderation. Stick to straight liquor for the lowest calorie count. You can also mix it with diet soda if you prefer. The think about alcohol is that it isn't converted to body fat with any great efficacy. It does, however, blunt the body's fat burning mechanisms for a…
    in Beer and Cocktails - Any Healthy Drinks? Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • I make these exact same thing all the time and have been for months. I make the waffles from scratch with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and egg whites. I also whip the pudding, and do some other interesting things. I make several variations of this as well. Waffles are a staple of my post workout meal. Edit: my strawberries are…
    in Strawberry Cheesecake Waffles Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • Cycle your kcals and macros throughout the week. In other words, if you're training 3x per week, eat 600 kcals over maintenance on those days, and 450 under maintenance on rest days. Weekly kcals will be at maintenance but you will be supporting hypertrophy on training days by eating a surplus, and you will be supporting…
    in improving body composition at maintanence Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • Alternatively you could buy a box of jello brand fat free/sugar free pudding mix and get the best of both worlds. Or you could buy some casein protein powder and make protein pudding as stated above. one scoop of casein for each 1/2 cup of skim milk. The recipe has been around for quite a while btw.
    in Pudding Question: Fat free or Sugar free? Comment by c4vicious May 2011
  • Water weight and glycogen stores can make your weight fluctuate. They can also make it seem as though you aren't losing weight for periods of time despite a significant calorie deficit. You shouldn't change anything about your diet or exercise routine until your weight has stalled for at least two weeks, assuming a calorie…
    in WTH? I'm a pound heavier than I was yesterday? Comment by c4vicious May 2011
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