How much do you exercise? *DO YOU WORK OUT?*

[Denissimo1]

Without great workout regimes AND hitting your macro (and micro) nutrients, you will not get the best results. It was never 40-60, 50-50, 30-70, it has always been and always will be workout AND diet. It's not an option. You cannot choose either one.

That kind of diet "might" work, but the question is WHY? Why only limit carbs sources from veggies? Why not build a diet that you can enjoy? Do you even track your macros?

Im not saying you dont need a good workout, Im just saying all the hard work is done in the kitchen with a proper diet you will build more muscle, anyone can go to gym and do a workout but not everyone can stick to a strict diet. By limiting your carbs you are training your body to start utilizing fats as a source of fuel therefore you will gain a leaner body, too much carbs are just gonna make you gain fat.

 

[jgf213]

There is no way you could build "muscle" in 2 weeks.

Doesn't really matter. Everyone has their own preference. I, for example, am a morning person. I can't work out after 3 p.m. for some reason. I'd feel sluggish.

I exaggerated a bit to get my point across, but the ratio of time and effort are the same.

 

[partymarty4870]

I just paddle my ski 3 times a week. 2 midweek sessions of about 15 km and alonger one on the weekend of about 30km. If I'm training for a big trip or race or similar I'll up it to about 100km per week.

I can't run anymore as my knees are shot and gyms bore me. But a good paddling technique uses almost all the muscles in your body - especially your core.

It's fun too.

 

[dennis727]

Im not saying you dont need a good workout, Im just saying all the hard work is done in the kitchen with a proper diet you will build more muscle, anyone can go to gym and do a workout but not everyone can stick to a strict diet. By limiting your carbs you are training your body to start utilizing fats as a source of fuel therefore you will gain a leaner body, too much carbs are just gonna make you gain fat.

Ohhh pleaseeee.

"with a proper diet you will build more muscle" > Muscle is built when you lift heavy ass weight (with at least decent form) and progressive overload. I'm not gonna get into technical matter here.

"too much carbs are just gonna make you gain fat" > REALLY? Too much protein can make you fat. Too much fat can make you fat. Did you know that 1g of protein and carb equal to 4 calories and 1g of fat equals to 9 calories?? I've said this and I will say it again, it's all about calories in vs calories out combined by progressive overload at the gym.

You read too much fitness magazines, for sure.

 

[Denissimo1]

Ohhh pleaseeee.

"with a proper diet you will build more muscle" > Muscle is built when you lift heavy ass weight (with at least decent form) and progressive overload. I'm not gonna get into technical matter here.

"too much carbs are just gonna make you gain fat" > REALLY? Too much protein can make you fat. Too much fat can make you fat. Did you know that 1g of protein and carb equal to 4 calories and 1g of fat equals to 9 calories?? I've said this and I will say it again, it's all about calories in vs calories out combined by progressive overload at the gym.

You read too much fitness magazines, for sure.

I study sport science and I can tell you know muscle is not built by lifting "heavy ass weight" and your body doesnt store protein so your not going to gain fat from it, and too much fat isnt going too make you fat either, your body will only start using it as fuel with low carbs and fat is essential for your body it promotes testosterone production.

Read a book and stop talking bullshit.

 

[dennis727]

I study sport science and I can tell you know muscle is not built by lifting "heavy ass weight" and your body doesnt store protein so your not going to gain fat from it, and too much fat isnt going too make you fat either, your body will only start using it as fuel with low carbs and fat is essential for your body it promotes testosterone production.

Read a book and stop talking bullshit.

Just because you study and have a certificate doesn't mean you're right.

I know fat helps in testosterone production. You WILL gain weight if you eat too much protein or fat. If you take more calories than you burn you WILL gain weight. It's as simple as that.

I've read and researched allright. I suggest you go read some of Alan Aragon's books.

EDIT: Since we have similar username, and coming from another Dennis (if Dennis is your name too), let's just leave this one the table and get on with our lives

 

[Jobless]

You're the exact kind of asshole I was just talking about. "I study durr at the university of hurr". That. Shit. Doesn't. Mater.

The only difference between a strength athlete and a body builder is the time under tension, level of neuro-muscular exertion, and the amount of calories they consume. Both work their dicks off in the gym. A super duper diet just does not fucking mater in the game of physical culture. I've had abs while on a damn near 100% fast food diet. How much micro-nutrients do you think I was getting from that?

And a degree? That isn't worth anything, regardless of field. All a degree is good for it proving you know how to regurgitate what you're told, or read. There's no experience in degrees. There's no real knowledge in degrees. Degrees. Mean. Dick.

Why do you think no one can find a "job", even with a degree? Oh, you went to Stanford and got a masters in finances? Guess what, some kid that spent his high school days on the internet soaking up anything he could on the subject because it was his passion is going to shit on the kid that got a degree, even from the "best" college. Strength training was the first real passion I had, it taught me many life lessons, the main being that: Theory means dick all in the face of experience.

Because experience is gained through the trial and error needed to prove knowledge, not input/output "learning".

 

[Zapdos]

I work my arm out everynight.

 

[dennis727]

I work my arm out everynight.

I see what you did there

 

[dennis727]

you're the exact kind of asshole i was just talking about. "i study durr at the university of hurr". That. Shit. Doesn't. Mater.

The only difference between a strength athlete and a body builder is the time under tension, level of neuro-muscular exertion, and the amount of calories they consume. Both work their dicks off in the gym. A super duper diet just does not fucking mater in the game of physical culture. I've had abs while on a damn near 100% fast food diet. How much micro-nutrients do you think i was getting from that?

And a degree? That isn't worth anything, regardless of field. All a degree is good for it proving you know how to regurgitate what you're told, or read. There's no experience in degrees. There's no real knowledge in degrees. Degrees. Mean. Dick.

Why do you think no one can find a "job", even with a degree? Oh, you went to stanford and got a masters in finances? Guess what, some kid that spent his high school days on the internet soaking up anything he could on the subject because it was his passion is going to shit on the kid that got a degree, even from the "best" college. Strength training was the first real passion i had, it taught me many life lessons, the main being that: theory means dick all in the face of experience.

because experience is gained through the trial and error needed to prove knowledge, not input/output "learning".

iifym ftw!!!!

 

[Zapdos]

I see what you did there

I hope not

 

[Furious George]

The only difference between a strength athlete and a body builder is the time under tension, level of neuro-muscular exertion, and the amount of calories they consume.

Ummm... and the fact that most professional athletes are drug tested out the ass, and body builders are only tested during season. You don't get as big as coleman without shooting up. Frank Zane, sure, with good genes.

 

[Logician]

A lot of misconceptions here.

First of all, meal frequency (and meal timing) has little to no effect in helping you get in shape. Whether it's 3 meals, 5 meals or 10 meals, at the end of the day, it's all about calories in vs calories out

There's no such thing as muscle tone. You either gain muscle or lose muscle. "Muscle tone" is the term used by fitness magazines, weight watchers and the likes

Yeah you're right, i've read eating more meals a day actually has never been proven to speed up metabolism. If you want to speed your metabolism up then build muscle, and you build muscle by lifting heavy weights.

 

[sn0rt]

Take NO. Explode and head to the gym. Tell your muscles "I command you to grow!" - TC Fletcher

Bad advice.

Why? You don't know what training experience this person has.
You don't know what reaction his body may have from the blend of ingredients.

The quality part of your post:
"Tell your muscles 'I command you to grow!' - TC Fletcher"

 

[sn0rt]

Yep I head there three times a week and eat healthy. Great results too . its not a lot of time - just 6 hours wish a week and you feel way better about your appearance and in general.

45mins a day will be sufficient. Going over 45mins is actually not a good idea.

 

[b0u4bD4]

i lost 35 pounds in the last 4 Months

 

[sn0rt]

To be honest if you want a flat stomach its the effort in the kitchen that is most important. 3 meals a day isn't going to get you anywhere. 5+ meals a day will help your metabolism stay active all day long. Now add 3-4 runs per week in there. These runs don't have to be a marathon 20-30 minutes should do the trick. If you want to add a little muscle tone in there add in some push ups(spiderman pushups to push it up a notch), sit ups, pull ups, planks,jump squats,lunges and 1 exercise that not many people do but girls like is the 'v' aka your obliques.

I pretty well follow this and I stay quite fit, and I sit here almost all day everyday doing SEO.

"Beware of the cry of the gym p*ssy 'I don't want to get big, I just want to tone up'"

Every man wants to be big. All they have to do is be honest with themselves and think about how much better they would feel about themselves if they were "just a little bigger". Whether it's bigger arms, a bigger chest, stallion-like legs, we all want it.

 

[sn0rt]

A lot of misconceptions here.

First of all, meal frequency (and meal timing) has little to no effect in helping you get in shape. Whether it's 3 meals, 5 meals or 10 meals, at the end of the day, it's all about calories in vs calories out

There's no such thing as muscle tone. You either gain muscle or lose muscle. "Muscle tone" is the term used by fitness magazines, weight watchers and the likes

There are also a few misconception here as well.

Meal frequency as well as meal timing has a big effect on helping you get in shape. It will never just be about calories in vs calories out.

2000calories of beer will not be the same as 2000 calories of a well balanced, protein-rich diet.

 

[dennis727]

There are also a few misconception here as well.

Meal frequency as well as meal timing has a big effect on helping you get in shape. It will never just be about calories in vs calories out.

2000calories of beer will not be the same as 2000 calories of a well balanced, protein-rich diet.

I guess I should have emphasised, calories in (macros) vs calories out, is way more important than meal timing and meal frequency.

This is a quote from Alan Aragon,

The Primary Laws of Nutrient Timing

The First Law of Nutrient Timing is: hitting your daily macronutrient targets is FAR more important than nutrient timing.


The Second Law of Nutrient Timing is: hitting your daily macronutrient targets is FAR more important than nutrient timing.

 

[sn0rt]

I guess I should have emphasised, calories in (macros) vs calories out, is way more important than meal timing and meal frequency.

This is a quote from Alan Aragon,

I understand what Mr. Aragon is saying. But don't misunderstand the big picture.

For example, Making sure your getting your proper meals in IS more important than the actual time you eat.

But this is not saying that nutrient timing is NOT important.

Nutrient timing is very important as well. Each aspect of bodybuilding is important, it's all a piece to the bigger puzzle, without one piece, you're not having as complete of a picture as you can have.

You won't be having your breakfast meal (nutrient content wise) before going to sleep, and vice versa.