Forum: Nutrition

Ok so I have done a bit of research: current stats: 77kg 15% BF Bench: 85KG 25 reps in 3 sets Squat: 90KG 32 reps in 4 sets Row: 52.5KG 25 reps in 3 sets deadlift: 110kg 12 reps in 2 sets

Went to ER Friday morning at 1am after 8 hours of severe stomach bloat, cramping, and pain radiating to my entire back. 9/10 level pain, constant for the entire time. CT showed stomach distended/overfull with fluid, which appeared to probably be leaking slowly into my abdomen. Blood work...

I might buy up to 24 cans of chicken, tuna or sardines at one time. These are the hockey puck sized cans with about 20 grams of protein. Keep some at home, some at work, some in my vehicles. They usually cost around $1. I see other cans that run about $2.50. Just wondered what kind you guys...

The myth of not being able to gain muscle and lose fat has been debunked many times. It's been shown that bulking only increases the rate of muscle gain, but is not a requirement. My question is, if you're already at a low bodyfat, is it damn near impossible to recomp provided that you're a...

After doing some googling its actually hard to find a lot of info on how much potassium citrate to take while fasting. I see recommendations of 1,000 - 3,000mg. All potassium citrate pills come in 99mg or less and bottles say to only take 1 per day without consulting a physician. ...

I think it’s gonna be a week til I train again Any idea how to maintain size and strength I’m 102kg don’t want to drop

So I’ve been thing what are the best Nonperishable foods a body builder could eat?

My blood tests are showing that I have 1.5 times the upper limit of DHEA-s (its been as high as 20 umol/L and lowest its been is 18, but the upper limit is 13.5) This has been fairly consistent in 3-4 tests over 3 years - with some small variations, but still significantly above the upper limit...

Apologies if this has been asked already. I've had to transition into a heavier cardio load recently averaging around 3 miles a day on top of normal training. I've heard a few things about simple sugars, things like coconut water, bananas etc for the potassium as well. I've also heard...

ninja-smart-screen-kitchen-system/prod23550022 I recently bought this to help me gain weight. Going to use the one on the right to be able to make shredded chicken easily after grilling it in olive oil. Watermelon is one of the main things I want to use in the blender (including the rine), but...

For a year now I’ve been following a fairly low carb life style. I have dropped over 80 lbs and several pants and shirt sizes. I have been pretty strict on what I’ve eaten and also done cardio. I lack muscle mass, I have recently joined a gym to start lifting weights to try and put on size. Do I...

I've heard so much controversy over all the types of sweeteners. What is the best, and why? And what is the difference between them all? - Stevia - Splenda - Truvia Thanks all. <3

Hi All, Please someone recommend and help me to create diet plan to gain weight, as I am above 40 years and first time in life I have joined gym to gain weight. Thank you in advance

I have 180lb and i am doing cutting. what do you think is good timing to make the pre workout meal to give energy? and how much carbs?

Hi! My brother sent me his daily food log and his protein intake seems crazy high, and I’m worried about his liver. But I’m not a body builder, nor a nutritionist so I’m hoping for some advice from you more experienced individuals. He’s 6’ Weighs 172 lbs And according to his scale his body fat...

After a long 20 week cut, I am down from 93kgs to 71kgs. I've used to be pretty fat. I've never been leaner. The cut was really strict, losing about 1.1-1.2 kgs weekly. I dunno if I lost muscle, but I can build it back easily (in the following -current- pictures I have only 1 year and 2 months...

Worked out on an empty stomach for about 75 minutes. Now I'm having 5 scrambled eggs with some bacon and french fries. 5 is all that was in the egg container. Otherwise I would have had 6. What's the most you've had?

I know sleeping is one of the most important things to do to repair and grow muscles but do short 1-3 hour naps do the same to a lesser extent?

can someone propose a proper food plan to follow for someone like me who is having no free time to work out hard at gym, but doing a little workout when I am back home.