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  • Pretty much all these Diets have been developed and defined for one purpose only: making money by selling stuff (incl. books). But that doesn't mean they don't work, because they all do. If any of them makes it easier for you to stay on a path that works for you, by all means, go for it! Have you tried the Twinkies diet…
    in Why the special (Paelo, Low Carb, Primal) diets? Comment by eminentclapper September 2016
  • A caloric deficit is necessary to burn fat and consequently reduce weight. However, eating less will lower your metabolic rate, reducing your body’s need for energy and ‘shut down’ your body. To counteract this and stimulate your metabolism, weights are particularly effective. Weights have the added benefit of increasing…
    in Cardio vs weights. Comment by eminentclapper September 2016
  • The colour of your urine is not a particularly accurate way to measure if you're drinking enough water as the colour is determined by a number of factors. It's also not very useful to drink an exact specific amount, like 3 litres, as it's individual. The best way is to listen to your body: are you thirsty? If so, drink…
    in Water advice - I'm drowning Comment by eminentclapper August 2014
  • According to a number of recent studies I have seen referenced, a high intake of sugar actually does make it more difficult for the body to burn (process) fat usage - It's not actually my own opinion. Yes, I forgot to mention that the resistance/weight training has to be as intensive as one can handle. The best is to train…
    in Please critique my diet, not losing weight Comment by eminentclapper August 2014
  • I suggest that you avoid sugar, especially refined, as much as possible, as it only makes you hungry for more and makes it more difficult for your body to burn fat. Don't replace sugar with sweeteners as that has the same effect, your brain reacts the same way. Choose only one day a week when you indulge yourself in snacks…
    in Please critique my diet, not losing weight Comment by eminentclapper August 2014
  • I totally agree on this! For me it's the same, you can't rely on motivation. The only thing you can rely on is willpower and consistency. It's the consistency that will give you the results in the end. Also excellent point about settings small goals that are easy to do, so it's almost impossible to fail - you're simply…
    in How do you get the motivation to exercise? Comment by eminentclapper June 2014
  • I seems like you're simply not eating enough and especially enough carbs. With all the training you do, I suggest 50% carbs, 20% protein and 30% fat, and upping your daily calorie intake to about 4000-4500.
    in I keep gaining, but losing Comment by eminentclapper June 2014
  • The resting metabolic rate should also be taken into consideration, as that will determine your daily calorie needs, including when you're sleeping, lounging in front of the TV, etc. Higher resting metabolic rate = higher daily calorie needs. Your resting metabolic rate can be revved up in two ways: eat more or build more…
    in Calories in, calories out; is it so simple? Comment by eminentclapper June 2014
  • I have successfully lost 45 lbs in the last 5 months with a combination of resistance training and a change in diet. Both in regards to weight training and diet, consistency, patience and willpower has been the key factors to getting the results I wanted. It's also about attitude. Having an all or nothing approach is a…
    in Newbie, needing motivation/advice Comment by eminentclapper May 2014
  • Motivation goes up and down, so is not reliable to rely on. Instead, use willpower! Take one day at a time. Force yourself NOT to eat junk for just ONE DAY! No matter how you feel or how little motivation you have. Then repeat next day, etc. If you can do that, then you WIN every day! Maybe there's a part of you that…
    in Was doing SO good, then all the sudden.... Comment by eminentclapper April 2014
  • My personal favourite is Pure Whey Isolate 90 from BulkPowders.
    in What is the Best Protein Powder??? Comment by eminentclapper April 2014
  • I keep detailed notes/records of my progress, so the times where my motivation is low or zero, I review them to see the evidence that what I'm doing actually is working. Another thing that motivates me is reading scientific studies showing, e.g. the by now clearly established link between obesity and dementia, how the…
    in what keeps you motivated? Comment by eminentclapper April 2014
  • Would you mind elaborating on why it is so bad please? I'm always willing to learn more, as my training will definitely change over time as my ability and goals will change. If my routine is so bad, why does it work so well for me? As far as I'm concerned, the results speak for themselves, or do you have another…
    in I'm "skinny fat" how can i gain muscle but lose fat? Comment by eminentclapper April 2014
  • Hello! I have since beginning of December last year when I started working out, reduced my weight by about 1.5 kg per week in average, while at the same time improved my strength (I keep very detailed records of my workouts) by about 4-6% in average per week. That weight loss can only come from burning fat, while I build…
    in I'm "skinny fat" how can i gain muscle but lose fat? Comment by eminentclapper March 2014
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