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The Freshman 15 is tough I think its a combination of 1. Cafeteria Food 2. Increased Alcohol and Partying 3. Lack of Exercise Most colleges have their own gym and even exercise classes you can take for free don't worry about what others think if you have to bring measuring cups go for it reduce the carbs like rice and…

Drop sets have always helped me gain more strength and increase my weight. I start with a heavy weight such as a 15lb bicep curl. Even if I can only do 5. Then I immediately drop to 12lbs, then 10lbs. By the end of the month I can usually do 10 reps with the 15lb dumbbells. I also use this on my male clients who need help…

I didnt have time to go through all the replies, so I apologize if someone already added this tip, but I add blended chickpeas to all my devil eggs and plain greek yogurt sounds like a great suggestion I will try that next. I also love to top mine off with chopped dill pickles.

My client was working with a trainer that had her doing abdominal exercises with 20lb weights, she said she cried during her sessions and he would yell at her and make her feel like she was just whipping out. She had excruciating stomach pains and ended up being rushed to the hospital because she tore her stomach muscles.…

Well yes of course they pay its how I make my living, you are welcome to view my profile. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Pilates Instructor. I also work with a Registered Dietician and give nutritional counseling at wellness center throughout LA. I also have a degree in Kinesiology. I never work at…

I do 20-30 minutes of cardio 4-6 days a week and primarily do weight lifting. The only reason I even do the cardio is because I have a big appetite =)

Being that I am a Trainer I thought I would add my 2 cents. 1. I have issues with Trainers at corporate gyms like 24hr for example because many of the times the trainers have little experience or their primary goal is convincing you to buy sessions. I hate feeling like I am on the sales floor. 2. Having an experienced PT…

I would say aside from maybe a very select fews diet choices(ok maybe one persons), I completely agree with IIFYM and think its a great philosophy when it is properly applied. I do also think meeting your nutritional needs are equally as important and should also be stressed which I see most actually do. I actually think…

I don't think most consider this "clean" Protein Powder is not typically considered a clean food. Cottage cheese is pasteurized, but thats not the same as processed. Juicing could be considered "clean" if you actually own a juicer and did the juicing. Almond Milk probably you are correct as it does have more additives than…

Does it also take into account a well balance of getting enough Vitamins, or Fiber for example or does it only stress Carbs, Fat, and Protein? I don't think anyone is going on a watermelon only diet, but it does make a yummy snack with lots of vitamins. I think from other responses they are equally important but I'd love…

completely agree, but if you are indulging in foods you love and not meeting your nutritional needs, is that not over indulgence?

You caught me! Well I think we all started going on our own tangents many pages ago. That and I was honestly very curious about the IIFYM Philosophy because part of the reason it is hard to grasp is because there are some advocate of IIFYM that do not actually practice what they preach. However with the clarifications…

Sounds good to me, Jonnythan do you think you get enough servings of fruit and vegetables a day?

I think I some what agree with this statement but my other question is, what if someone takes a multivitamin and eats a protein bar and then the rest of the day is say fast food. Under IIFYM philosophy is this considered a way of meeting ones nutrient requirements? Can someone eat fast food for almost every meal, every…

So since we are on the topic, another thing I've noticed is that some members like to brag that they lost weight while eating Fast food, Fried foods, poptarts, ice cream..or whatever. For example like the Pirate Mans signature states he lost 65lbs powered by Mcdonalds, Bryers, Poptarts, and Taco Bell. Now I have no problem…

Why are you telling this member that his view points and food choices are wrong? Isn't that what you are preaching about? Pot is calling the kettle black loud and clear here. He simply said "certain food choices are incompatible with my personal fitness and health goals." and you response was "no there aren't". Who are you…

How is that him demonizing and setting others up for failure when he is just stating what works for him. He is entitled to his opinion just as you are. I don't see anyone claiming that you are responsible for the failure of others based on your view points, its a 2 way street. Just because someone says they don't want to…

Major typo that should have been "I eat foods that are not so nutrient dense 10% of the time" not 90% ok continue with the debate for the record the majority of the ingredients in a pop-tart I would rather not consume all the time, but if I have one its not going to kill be or side track my health. If you know about the…

Thats not really "My Approach" at all. I don't tell anyone to NEVER eat fast food, but I would advice against not eating it everyday because its not the most nutrients dense food and I think aside from obtaining your macro's, its also important to get nutrients and vitamins through your food. I personally think there is a…

I know its a crazy concept, but sometimes people actually care about what they decide to put into their bodies. A lot of people don't want to survive on just protein bars and fast food everyday, or sustain themselves on a protein bar just so they have enough calories to eat some Wendy's. I'm sure I'll be attacked for this…

This question gets asked a lot. When you first enter your information MFP puts you at an automatic calorie deficit. So if it tells you to eat 1200 calories, and you burn 300, you would only be at 900 calories. It is best to eat those 300 calories back and that is the way MFP is set up. If I am under, and have left over…

I wouldn't worry about going a few hundred over on your calories, but I would try to increase your protein in take by at least 30-40%( Its also possible that once you increase the protein you wont go over your calories quite as much). I also suggest adding in weight lifting at least 3x a week ( I prefer 4x) and lifting…

A. if an educated guess is NOT considered broscience, then I take that statement back. B. I said clearly said it was not a SCIENTIFIC STUDY, I also said " Its just an article of this man's opinions based off his research. I never insinuated it wasn't a well thought out article, he obviously is educated and spent a lot of…

Well glad we cleared that up

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I apologize let me clarify as my original point has been completely lost in this mish mash. I was simply stating that this "broscience" term gets used way to often. If all one has to do is create a Hypothesis, which we are all in agreeance is just an educated guess, then the term "breakfast is the most important meal of…

I posted an entire page of scientific studies on why Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, I answered the OP question. What have you added to the conversation again? Obviously the topic isn't about IIFYM but I just find it very coincidental that the same people from the same group are always so…

Oh here we go again, the IIFYMer crew has come in swinging. Please oh wise one, define your broscience and then please go through the article and list every scientific study that this author has cited as a source.