McGrew822

Unless you have a pre-existing problem in your kidneys or liver, you won't start pushing protein toxicity until you're north of 300 grams per day. As far as things that are bad for your body, however, I can't say the same for running marathons. Seen any long-distance runners that look good lately? Lol

"Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated." - Aziz "Zyzz" Shavershian, peace and blessing be upon him. Forever 'miring, brah.

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Finally, someone with a legitimate problem. I had awful acne in my teen years - here's the order you should attack it, in my opinion. Move down the list until you find what helps. 1. Basic hygiene - washing every day with antibacterial soap and hot water. 2. Clean diet - whether it's a myth or not I don't know, but I have…

Actually, no, that is an empirical fact. I've been researching nutrition for a year and tend to know what I'm talking about. Throw in being type 1 diabetic (the one that's not from being a fat slob) and I know a little bit about blood sugar.

This is either an excellent trolling attempt, or the dumbest thing I've ever read. Ever.

It does not. Diabetic brah checking in, I'd know. :)

Well, it's tough to say whether 1,200 calories is enough for you as an individual. Your basal metabolic rate is a function of many factors, including age, gender, general activity level in a day, lean body mass, and weight (that's all I can think of at the moment), all in addition to the calories you burned working out.…

The idea that eating after a certain time will hinder your ability to lose weight is a myth. What actually matters? Whether you hit a good target of macronutrients and micronutrients throughout the whole day, whether you worked out with enough intensity, and whether you'll do it again tomorrow.

I don't know if anyone's pointed this out, but it's worth bringing up. Decreasing carbohydrates is certainly an effective way to lose weight, but the fats in your diet shouldn't come from the worst possible sources - cheeses, processed meats, and so on. You should do what you can to get them from healthier foods, with…

LauraMac: is that a thong? O_O

Simple: don't be embarrassed. You could minimize that feeling by going when it's less crowded - later than 10:00 P.M. is always a winner for me, simply because I don't like having to wait for a bench / rack. More importantly, there will be very few people who frown upon a girl / an overweight person lifting beside them.…

Well, if you're three hundred pounds, walking even thirty minutes is likely far better than continuing those habits that got you to three hundred pounds. That may work for the extremely obese, but as you return to a more normal weight, it becomes progressively harder to shed pounds.

Yes, it does. Although a high-protein diet and an intake of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) during intense aerobic exercise may be a defense against losing muscle, it is not perfect. When your heart rate is above 65% its maximum, particularly for an extended period of time, your body has to find extra fuel somewhere.…

DopeItUp is right - that's a complete myth. I've seen people argue that 30 grams every two hours is the maximum, or any other permutation. I think people on the Warrior Diet (one meal per day) or doing Intermittent Fasting would beg to differ.

Protein toxicity is almost impossible to reach if you don't already have kidney problems - it's safe to take in upwards of 300 grams as long as your creatinine levels (indicate of kidney function) are within a healthy range.

First, I wouldn't recommend cutting protein. You should always take in a minimum of one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, and instead cut fats and carbohydrates - protein is very hard for your body to store as fat. To answer your question, I would recommend having a protein shake first thing in the morning. That…