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They're healthy and clean in my book.

I found the following on http://www.armilegge.com/lean-gains-explained Meal Timing Martin has found that his female clients tend to have trouble maintaining a 16 hour fast. This makes sense for hormonal and evolutionary reasons. “Men can do 16 hours quite easily, not so with women; for them, 14 hours is the sweet spot.”…

I would start with the calories MFP has allocated. It will help you reach the goal you set. IF is not a diet.

I would suggest starting with lean gains 14 x 10. See how that works for you first and adjust after, if necessary. I started with 16 x 8 and now also do a lot of 20 x 4. It just fit my schedule better.

Today was my first day trying the new Jack3d micro by Usplabs. So far so good. My favorite whey right now is Dymatize Iso 100. I have a specific category in my diary too for vitamins and supplements. Check it out if interested.

.. Just not interested in what you have to say.

Why would you do it for a year then if it didn't change much of anything?

Calories within a certain time period you say? .. Sounds like IF - where you consume your daily calories in a specific time period and fast the remaining part of the day.

Hey @MoreBean13 You see, others are also making ALL KINDS OF GAINS on IF. Just like me. Call me Mr. Feathers aka Mr. Striations

lean gains - fast 16 hours x 8 hour feed window warrior - fast 20 hours x 4 hour feed window

Stretching is good. A heavy backpack sounds like the culprit too. Can you be more specific about the location of the pain? You feel any pinches or is it just an overall muscle soreness? You should not have to get used to this pain. It should go away soon with out the backpack on.

I have other caffeine sources too so I limit myself between 1 and 3 cups a day max.

Congrats on hitting your goal and good luck with the competition. For bulking, you have to be in a calorie surplus for it to count. If you estimated your daily requirement to be around 2400 cal, you should be consuming within a range of 2600 to 2900 calories a day. I'm not sure if your original estimate included the…

I'm a big fan of Smart Balance - Natural Creamy or Chunky. It has Omega-3 from flax seed oil too.

I did not write the original post, I agreed with it. Then I wrote about my experience with IF. I would rather take advice from a few old ladies who know nothing about IF and nothing about bodybuilding. Thanks.

Ok IF is not a diet. & to answer your question, YEAH BUDDY.

See previous post rule # 7.

Haters gonna hate. :laugh: OP - ain't tellin no lies. Rule # 7: Get advice only from those who actively do Intermittent Fasting. I'm on week 3 and do a combination range of lean gains 16 x 8 to warrior 20 x 4. I train fasted everyday. Took my body the first 2 weeks to get adjusted and now I'm in high gear. Getting ripped…

YEAH BUDDY

That is true. I think MFP is very accurate with calorie counting in regards to their net goal representing the goal in which you chose: lose 1 lb a week or lose 2 lbs a week. Since I log everything, including exercise, I can see how much weight I have lost before getting on the scale. My last 2 weeks were spot on. However,…

How much protein does it show? Carbs appear high. It seems if you eat any fruit, sugar will go over. I'm not sure what you eat because your diary is closed.

your kind of a big deal, huh? :laugh: after you come off your cut, you should eat a maintenance for at least a week or two and gradually increase your calories for the bulk. but you probably already knew that though brah'

Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel. This blood sugar…

May I suggest the Abs Diet 12 Power Foods: 1. Almonds and Other Nuts eaten with skins intact. 2. Beans and Other Legumes 3. Spinach and Other Green Vegetables 4. Dairy: Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese 5. Instant Oatmeal: Unsweetened, unflavored 6. Eggs 7. Turkey and other lean meats. Lean steak,…

The fluctuations are not due to drinking two liters of water a day, give or take. Do you weigh your self multiple times in the day? I would imagine it is due to your diet and or caloric intake.

First thing in the morning on an empty stomach, fasted.

Has a brand name...? Not quite sure what you are trying to imply with that connotation. Do I live off a farm and butcher my own animals? No. Do I go around picking fruits and vegetables from a garden? No. Do I shop at a store and eat healthy 'clean' foods? Yes.