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by another_account 10y ago
To be frank I think studies like this give some people an excuse. They become wrapped up in all the other factors beside calories (macro break down, genetics, hormone levels, GI, insulin spikes, meal timing, illness etc) yet ignore what is
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by another_account 10y ago
Yes, macro break down, thyroid issues, metabolism, illness, meal timing, GI, insulin spikes, hormone levels etc do make a difference. To grab at a generous figure lets say they make up 25% of the puzzle. With calories in VS calories out bee
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by another_account 10y ago
Back when i was in active addiction to heroin I knew that the brief time i spent messing with fent was the end of the road. The step past speedballs. At that point I wanted to, and was actively trying to, die. I understood its power. To pus
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by another_account 10y ago
Thanks for the reply. You have a new Lifesum user.
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by another_account 10y ago
Does any one know what data source(s) MyFitnessPal barcode scanner uses? UK is fairly comprehensive i know. Id assume the US is too.
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by another_account 10y ago
Am I also a "lost cause"? Echoing comments below, please watch your language. You are part of the reason people struggle to hold their hand up and ask for help.
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by another_account 10y ago
Hear, hear. Coming up to two years clean from an IV habbit. So, also a "lost cause." I feel if people had the slightest idea just how many people around them are high on some kind of opiate, and how indiscriminate addiction really
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by another_account 10y ago
On the Level feels like it was written for me (i know) It describes my current feelings about Lady Heroin after nearly 2 years clean. Perfectly. RIP.
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by another_account 10y ago
Slimfast and Complan off the top of my head. And those two have been around for decades. MyProtein sell simular stuff that is more balanced than whey protein + whole milk for a meal replacement. Also, whey + whole milk + instant oats lets y
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by another_account 10y ago
Thats one hell of a boost to your TDEE. Im impressed. I lift 5x, walk every where and swim LISS 3x a week. 173cm about 82kg. TDEE is ~3250 kcal. Currently shoot for 3500 a day. However, I only see my son on weekends. I bet my TDEE would be
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by another_account 10y ago
First they came for the Socialists...
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by another_account 10y ago
To add to this, the hyperextension you are describing can be done in reverse too. There is a proper machine for it, called, unsurprisingly, the 'reverse hyper' but they are rare. Here are a couple of videos showing different ways
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by another_account 10y ago
Is that frowned upon possibly in people who have pelvic tilt from bad posture sitting down? I know it can exacerbate some existing conditions. And yes, very good point, un-trained hamstrings are going to be very weak. Foam rollers and myofa
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by another_account 10y ago
Stretch hamstrings, piriformis, possibly quad lumborum for lower back. Get up every 15mins and give those poor hamstrings a break. Strengthen core, and not no, not just abs! Shoulder and scapula work is needed for upper. Good posture, no i
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by another_account 10y ago
Where did I say that? Diet and years of training when coupled with the top tier genetics will get a person very far. Even with average genetics it will. My comment was in retaliation to how quickly people overlook the years of grind, dedica
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by another_account 10y ago
3250 even though im currently injured. This might not end well ;-) I still follow the 1g per pound even though im aware its too much based on research. Its a habit now. I was just answering in the the context of why high protein in general.
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by another_account 10y ago
And the consistent hours and hours of hard work in the gym. Day in, day out. A lot of which was before he was a millionaire. Im also pretty sure he does most of his own cooking. The current Mr Olympia, Phil Heath, certainly does. Diet >
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by another_account 10y ago
Agreed its undoubtedly easier. 40/30/30 or a 40/40/20 etc. Only real reason i can think for OP to do it is part of some form of prep?
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by another_account 10y ago
Muscle growth. A controlled calorie surplus with a good macro split of high protein and the rest split into carbs and fats, the % of which depending on goal.
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by another_account 10y ago
For anyone currently trying to self-medicate with illegal drugs. Please, please get help. There is no shame. Im a recovered heroin addict. I lost everything and am currently rebuilding. I started on the opiates and benzos to self-medicate.