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I agree with the post prior to mine. You should definitely look for vitamins and minerals from whole foods instead of supplements. Sadly, many of the foods that we eat, especially produce, do not have the same nutritional value as 25 years ago. As a society we have been using the same soils for over 200 years. Unless you…

I hate to be a drag but going over calories is not the only way to gain weight. Research has shown that stress (cortisol and adrenal levels), lack of sleep, food sensitivities, and an imbalanced diet can all lead to weight gain. Don't stress about being stress though. Sounds like you have a lot of cardiovascular exercise…

These are both very valid questions. If you are trying to gain lean mass vs. Weight Loss, even you workout intensities will all require different nutritional plans. Gain Lean Mass- Your body is currently gone the longest without food (due to sleep). Especially after training days you need protein and carbs, stat. This is…

When someone talks about "starvation mode", they should say catabolism, which is not a myth. When your body goes into a catabolic state it begins to break important hormones and proteins down (like muscle tissue) to provide the more basic, simpler cellular needs. see the link below. Another nasty effect catabolism has on…

I suggest to always set goals with both a number and a time frame. I completely agree that you should break the major goal into chunks For example; if you are trying to lose 40lbs, break that down to 5-10lbs a month. Starting with 5lbs you will be at your goal weight in 8 months. Not fast enough?... 10lbs means 4 months…

First thing, give yourself credit for what you have accomplished. The longer the journey the more you will appreciate the destination. Many diets do not work after years because your metabolism has changed. Everyone is different! But one thing that is the same across the board is using carbohydrates and fats as energy…