As a natural should one cut on high carbs low fat or low carb high fat?
What is the point of having a prep coach if you are as knowledgeable as yourself?
How long do you cut for?
Do you eventually plan on competing in the open?
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03-18-2015, 07:41 AM #31
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03-18-2015, 07:53 AM #32
To be honest if your diet is rich in variety and contains potatoes, fruits, veges, and nuts I would not worry about that in the off season. Now if you are going to take it. I would only do 3-5ml with food once per day. Keep in mind that mag citrate is what is used to have a laxative effect in larger amounts. Mag oxide is better form.
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03-18-2015, 07:59 AM #33
1) There are too many factors to be able to answer that. I do not know your metabolism, body type, weight, height, body fat levels. It is all really determined on what you were doing to build the muscle. In the offseason. When cutting starts you base on your change on a weekly basis.
2) In my opinion everyone needs a prep coach or a trustful outside eye. When you diet we become narcotic and do not see ourselves how we actually are. I have prepped myself on a number of occasions but did have an outside eye to help me see my progress. Being stress free is important for prep. Having someone in your corner you trust helps that stress.
3) I generally prep for 16-18 weeks. Slow and steady.
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03-18-2015, 08:01 AM #34
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03-18-2015, 08:22 AM #35
Thanks Chris.
Just one more question...
We are usually told to do cardio first thing on the morning (with just protein or amino acids taken). But Leucine raises the insulin levels right ? and insulin hinders the fatloss . So what to do about morning cardio ? take whey/aminos ? or not
and about post-workout cardio- Do I jump straight to cardio ( low intensity) or can I complete the weight-lifting session... take some protein/creatine and then proceed to cardio ? Which is more optimal?
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03-18-2015, 08:28 AM #36
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Thanks for responding Chris.
I am 6'3", 230lbs and currently trying to cut, as my last attempt at introducing carbs got me far too soft. Right now I'm at 200 C / 300 P / 50 F. I'm training with weights at least 6 times a week, cardio the same frequency - each session is done with intervals, lasting around 20 min.Team General Mills
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03-18-2015, 08:47 AM #37
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03-18-2015, 08:48 AM #38
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03-18-2015, 09:27 AM #39
Very good question! Aminos can raise insulin! Will the rise in insulin from aminos reduce fat burned during fasting am cardio session? I would say probably not. The bottom line you will still be in a deficit of calories by the end of the day. Another words I do not think you would notice a difference with or without aminos during fasting am cardio on fat loss. If it does have an affect it would be so marginal. You probably would only be able to tell in a clinical setting. I think jumping right in to cardio post workout is best without protein. At that point your body's glycogen stores are partially depleted. Then your body goes into a mode of preservation of glycogen stores if cardio is not HIIT. More likely to burn a higher percent of body fat in my opinion on lower intensity cardio post workout.
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03-18-2015, 09:28 AM #40
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03-18-2015, 09:31 AM #41
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03-18-2015, 09:37 AM #42
Thanks for the reply Chris, I just tend to be hesitant w the carbs as I don't wanna pack the belly on again. If my weight distributed all over it'd be one thing, but its mainly just in the midsection. Any ab tightening/core tips? I'm fairly lean just the midsection isn't on point as I'd like.... Thanks again man.
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03-18-2015, 09:42 AM #43
You can never spot reduce by a particular exercise. That is a myth. The only thing you can do is increase your abdominal size so you will have more abs "poking through" at a higher body fat. If you are that sensitive to carbs then make changes based on 4 day intervals. Add carbs, monitor weight, and every 4 days reassess. That way you cannot let yourself go to far. Easy to correct 4 days of higher carbs. Just start low. Maybe 50g per day and see what happens over 4-5 days.
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03-18-2015, 10:02 AM #44
Forgive me for bombing all the questions, but not everyday do we get a chance to talk to a Pro with your qualifications Can we use an Alum bath instead of epsom salt bath to lose water weight ? Epsom salt here is quite rare and much more costly than alum.
In other talk, just googled your pics. Your have awesome front lat spread IMO { and obvious RLS} with actual lats visible from the front. Please never lose this as you add size. There aren't many already who rock in that pose. Keep up the good work Sir.Last edited by AdamantiumYoke; 03-18-2015 at 10:07 AM.
Honours in Physics
HIT is the only way
Chase failure to achieve success
Team Yates/Cutler/Winklaar
"Moderation in bodybuilding is a vice."
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03-18-2015, 10:15 AM #45
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03-18-2015, 10:20 AM #47
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03-18-2015, 10:27 AM #48
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03-18-2015, 10:27 AM #49
No problem bud! Don't worry I am going to try and grow slowly so I do not lose my appeal. Unfortunately I do not know anything on the matter of Alum bath and epsom salt baths. I like to use environment and keep things simple to lose the water. After I do what I can to lose water weight I use the sauna to get the last little bit off.
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03-18-2015, 10:39 AM #50
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Sadly, I'm not that lean at all, hence the reason I'm cutting right now. About 5 weeks ago I hit a high of 237 and it did not look good. I was taking in more (non veg) carbs and gaining weight, even thought though it was only around 300g / day. That's when I cut out all the starchy carbs, kept to veg and my weight has been slowly declining. I am not blessed with a fast metabolism at all. It seems like I can gain fat just by looking at a muffin. Last summer I was pleased with my BF level, was single digits, but weighed around 212. That's why I tried to gain some lean mass this past winter, but I fear that the weight I did gain was only fat. I am only a hard gainer when it comes to muscle, but tell me to gain 10lbs and I can do it in a week, lol.
Again, thanks for your input. Good luck with your season.Team General Mills
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03-18-2015, 10:49 AM #51
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03-18-2015, 11:01 AM #52
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03-18-2015, 11:28 AM #53
Hm okay thanks for the answers, a few more Q's then:
How low in fat do you think one can go during prep as a natural?
Current stats are 170lbs 5'10" @ around 10% BF. Eating 220g protein, 150g carbs, 40g fat and doing no cardio as of now, lifting 5 days a week. What would in your oppinion be the best way to get down to low single digits?
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03-18-2015, 12:16 PM #54
Wow man, great shape. Welcome to the boards, as well. As an educated pro-bodybuilder, I, and many others, would value your input on the following:
Intermittent Fasting. Basically, lots of studies and even more anecdotal evidence conclude that long periods of fasting (16-24 hrs), then feasting for a short time (4-8hrs) maximize desired hormone levels and metabolic pathways in the realm of a lean, strong body composition.
This thesis by Dr. Bojan covers most of it nicely:
http://www.lift-heavy.com/intermittent-fasting/
Have you ever looked into it? Tried it? What is your opinion on it? I have been doing it for years with great results. Thanks in advance, and welcome!...imnoting
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03-18-2015, 12:47 PM #55
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03-18-2015, 03:57 PM #56
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Hey Chris, first of all, thanks for doing this and good luck with the prep and show, will definitely be rooting for you. I'm currently in my senior year studying nutritional sciences and hoping to become and RD as well, so my questions are geared toward that aspect of your life:
Is your job as an RD conducive to your bodybuilding career (easy to get meals in and such)?
How do clients react to you being jacked as hell?
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