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Expectations: Keeping it Real
So, this is probably going to end up looking like some rambling verbal diarrhea, but I wanted to put some thoughts out there and as I am at 10,000 posts (sad I know), I thought it good timing, so please indulge me. The term ’everyone is different’ is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me as it is used far too often and…
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Errrrr, I probably should not post this but....
App for iPhone: I thought some of you may like. http://www.tuaw.com/2014/02/21/cook-better-bacon-with-the-better-bacon-book-for-ios/ "Written by expert butcher and bacon expert Tom Mylan, the app includes 20 video tutorials and a wealth of written information that describes the process of preparing bacon. The comprehensive…
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9 Reasons Fat Loss is Always Slower Than You’d Like
Yet another excellent article by Armi Legge. http://impruvism.com/slow-fat-loss/
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Sara’s First Powerlifting Competition (pics and vids)
So, after a few people on my friends list bullied me into competing at a powerlifting meet, I finally did one. I entered the APA West Coast RAW Championships in Sacramento last weekend. The week before the event was very nerve-wracking. Worrying about forgetting something, worrying about making weight, worrying about…
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Eric Helms - Protein research
So, I did a poll on my FL for a topic for my 20,000th post (sad I know!), suggesting I could do a thread on acronyms or a nerdy protein one. I got a resounding…nerd!...so here it is. The primary focus of this post is on the research conducted by Eric Helms et al. which can be found here:…
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Links to recurring topics
In order to be able to find recurring topics easier, as the search function is non-existent for groups, this thread will act as a repository for links to discussions of topics that come up quite a lot in this group. Bulk/Cut Cycles http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1150846/bulk-cut-vs-recomp…
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Protein Timing - Aragon, Schoenfeld and Krieger
Well worth the read: http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/our-meta-analysis-of-protein-timing-thoughts-and-perspectives/ The two studies discussed: Nutrient timing revisited: is there a post-exercise anabolic window? http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/5 The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a…
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Sara's Defluffing Log
Hope you guys are ok with me posting my cut progress here. So, time to stop getting fluffy and see wassup. Bulk: Hit my goal weight/bf% at the end of February at 147.6lb and about 19 - 20% BF. Reversed up for a couple of weeks where I gained a few pounds (assumption was that it was water + food weight but it was a quick…
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Sara's Meet Prep.
A bit of overlap here, as I am wrapping up my cut log tomorrow, and taking some license with the 'cutting' part of the group's name and using to log my reverse and prep for my first PL meet prep. I will post stats tomorrow as I am combining the log to track my reverse (after 12 weeks of cutting after a bulk) and my lifting…
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Eric Helms - Protein research - Abstract
http://journals.humankinetics.com/ijsnem-in-press/ijsnem-in-press/a-systematic-review-of-dietary-protein-during-caloric-restriction-in-resistance-trained-lean-athletes-a-case-for-higher-intakes Abstract: Caloric restriction occurs when athletes attempt to reduce body fat or make weight. There is evidence that protein needs…
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Article on Flexible Dieting by Armi Legge
Excellent article: http://impruvism.com/flexible-dieting-basics/
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Quartely goals - Q3
We had a 'goals' thread a while back which I forgot to roll (I had just started my bulk so was a bit distracted by pop tarts), so I thought it would be good to start one for this quarter so any that want to can note their goals for the next couple of months as well as any longer term goals. So, I will start: Next 3 months…
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Resources and References
This thread is intended to be a sort of repository for links to good websites, articles, studies and youtube videos. The articles and studies may well be the subject of their own threads with our discussion of them, but until then, this thread will be used to house them for reference purposes. Feel free to add any you find…
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Another great blog from impruvism (Armi Legge)
36 Timeless Lessons for Obsessive Health and Fitness Nuts By Armi Legge on Aug 06, 2013 10:00 am You’re obsessed with health and fitness. You’re so into diet, exercise, sleep, and every other part of your performance and health that you get carried away sometimes. Your passion often helps you achieve your goals, but…
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Impruvism Article - Eating Less and Exercising More
Excellent article from http://impruvism.com/ It does not cover everything, like adding resistance training to maximize fat loss v weight loss, metabolic issues not caused by dieting such as hypothyroidism and PCOS, and the negatives of having too large of a deficit, to name some of them, as it is part of a series of blogs,…
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The 10 Commandments of Lean by Sohee Lee
'Borrowed' from Acg's wall - a very good article by Sohee Lee (she has a great perspective on things). http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-10-commandments-of-lean.html The 10 Commandments Of Lean by Sohee Lee Jun 07, 2013 Fitness psychology is the blind spot of too many individuals who aspire to get in the best shape of…
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Forget meal timing - its *kitten* timing that is important!
Link courtesy of Cr01502 http://www.muscleprodigy.com/does-*kitten*-affect-testosterone-arcl-2785.html Testosterone and *kitten*: The Science Various studies have been conducted on the effects of *kitten* and testosterone use. One study completed in Vienna in 1998 by the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for urban Ethology found…
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Genetically Modified Food - Safe? What the Research Says
Genetically modified food is food derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. The most commonly discussed genetically modified foods, at least here, are soy and corn. There is a lot of discussion on the forums with regard to…
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Fundamental Flaws with RDA Recommendations for Protein
The current Recommended Daily Allowance (“RDA”) for protein is currently 0.8g/kg which is 0.36g/lb. They do not set any additional recommendations for those involved in endurance or resistance training. Putting the research that indicates protein requirements increase for those who exercise or those at a deficit aside for…