Getting the right substances into your body and to your cells to support life.
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Eating before workout
My coach tells me that I shouldn't eat before going for a swim session. But I feel hungry during the session.
The routine I follow in the session is:
1 to 2 hours of Jogging and Floor exercises(own ...
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How (much) can a metabolism slow down?
Always when you read about diets, you also read a warning saying that a too small calorie intake will slow down your metabolism. However, I can't find any sources explaining what exaclty slows down ...
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What amount of excess calories, and in what proportion of macro-nutrients, is most effective to bulk up while doing Starting Strength?
My ultimate goal, as detailed in this question, is to "build sufficient strength to do standard powerlifts (squats/presses/deadlifts) in multiples of bodyweight - e.g DL 3x my body weight, Squat 2x my ...
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Going from training 3 days/week to 4 days/week
I've been training three days per week for about two months now and feel that I want to increase the amount of training I do. From mon - wed - fri, to mon-tue-thu-fri. Currently I have a two day ...
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Eating enough carbohydrates to build muscle
There is an issue I always surpressed my mind of: the necessary carbohydrates per day.
One thing I learned a while ago is the importance of consuming at least 20 gram of protein per 3-4 hours in ...
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Should I eat before a workout or just during the day
I've heard several theories regarding when you should eat, especially protein.
Eat carbs before a workout and protein in a "window" of 30mins after a workout.
Eat through the day. so that in the end ...
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Change in eating habits from Half Marathon to 6 mile
For a half marathon I spent the week before carb loading and hydrating. I'm running a 6 mile soon and would like some 5Km races too.
How should I change my diet for different length races?
Should ...
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Does uncooked oatmeal get less absorbed by the body? [closed]
When I properly prepare my oatmeal, that is by boiling and cooking it for roughly a minute, it really burdens my body to consume it. I feel fatigued an hour after eating it and my stomach feels heavy.
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How much carbs the day before a marathon?
I'm running my first marathon on Sunday. I read on the internet that you should eat 4 grams of carbs per pound the day before the race. At 185 pounds, I would have to eat 740 grams of carbs! Does ...
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Improve diet to improve bone/joint structure?
Weight: 80kg / 176 pounds
Height: ~192cm / 6 foot 4
Age: 19
I am trying to improve my bone/joint structure and am worried that due to an insufficient diet, it's an uphill jog. I am asking for advice ...
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Carb Backloading
A friend of mine has sent me a book by John Kiefer on Carb Backloading that seems to be an interesting premise.
Basically - it looks like it's the foundation of ketosis but you’re allowed to eat ...
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Do you have a post training window with regard to eating any foods? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it true that you can eat anything you want within 15 minutes of working out without putting on weight?
My friend and I were having an argument where he was saying ...
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How do I lose Weight when I weigh 345lbs?
I am a mother of five children. I have always been a big girl since about the age ten. When I reached the age of 15 I managed to only be 25 lbs overweight. Once I got further along in high school, ...
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What is starvation mode?
I lift weights but sometimes I'm so tired I forget to take dinner because I end up asleep in bed after showering, then I go without eating until next day's lunch time. And I feel light headed before ...
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How often should one eat to stay physically fit?
I've heard people claim that one should eat small meals every 4 hours (some people even go as far as waking up in the middle of the night to do this), While others advocate a daily fast of 16 hours ...
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Nutrition plan for weight gain
I have been training for nearly 2 years now. I started first at age 15 in gym for about one month but stopped because I didn't know how to train back then.
When I turned 16 I got dumbbells and only ...
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How much fiber should I (not) eat?
Many nutrients consumption recommendation come in % of calories per day.
One should not get more than 30% calories from protein to avoid kidney overload ;
One should get around 30% calories from fat ...
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Abs are built in the kitchen, but what about obliques and lower abs?
I've made some major changes as to what I cook within the kitchen, such as using Coconut Oil, substituting in sweet potatoes, etc.
But I've, as of so far, haven't seen much improvement/visibility in ...
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What are the optimum foods and supplements for beginning runners?
I plan to start a running routine using the program listed here to improve my overall fitness.
What foods and – if applicable – supplements would be recommended for beginning runners? I.e. a ...
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Do you miss significant nutrients when juicing?
When juicing fruits and vegies a lot of "solid" pulp are left over. I was wondering if they contain significant nutrients that might be better eaten instead of drinking pure juice?
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If you consume a lot of protein but don't exercise does it go to waste?
I recently had surgery and have been asked to avoid exercise for atleast 4 weeks. Before surgery I was doing moderate weight lifting and cardio several times a week and consuming 200 grams of protein ...
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Any recommended absolute minimum diets? [closed]
I am going to be homeless soon and every penny is going to count (literally). So I want to be able to get the most out of my money and eat food that is going to give me the best possible coverage of ...
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Low dose multivitamin? [closed]
I am interested in taking a multivitamin as a supplement to my diet. Every multivitamin I look at contains 600% of this and 400% of that - I don't really want to see numbers that high. I don't even ...
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How early should I eat before Hockey training
I have just started playing hockey, and it is in the evening. So it is after work (about 02:30 hours). I usually get cramps when doing training, so:
How long before training should you eat?
What is ...
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DHEA pills, are they safe? [closed]
I was talking to my friend about this pills and he recommended to take 100mg DHEA pills, 2 per day before working out. He claims they will give me lots of extra energy and that I will see results way ...
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high protein for post gastric bypass [closed]
I had the gastric bypass surgery about 2 1/2 months ago. The doctor told me to eat 3 times a day. I am looking for good foods in small amounts and ideas for supplemental protein as well.
The ...
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Should a post-workout protein shake count in my macros?
I'm in the process of creating a new diet plan with http://www.eatthismuch.com/ however I'm unsure with workout days if I should be intentionally eating less calories to account for the ones I'm ...
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Are there any reasons not to blend different types of protein powder?
I am normally very reserved towards food supplements in powder form, but after reading a bit about protein supplements, I decided to try it out and decide whether or not it's something I am willing to ...
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Why does the glycemic index of a carb NOT affect exercise performance?
I read an article on SimplyShredded that claimed that the type of carbohydrate doesn't matter, but rather only the amount of carbs matter to bodybuilders. In the following excerpt, the author claims ...
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Starting Strength: How do I know when I should cut?
I've been bulking since I started lifting (Starting Strength path, two months in) but have started wondering this week - when do I cut? Is this purely when I can no longer stand the fat that ...
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Does it matter when during the day carb intake occurs?
I have heard from multiple sources that "no carbs in the evening" is supposed to be a good way of decreasing the fat buildup and facilitating weight loss. Now while I am aware that none of these ...
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Nutritional Label dont reach 100% total when adding all component? [closed]
When i read a lean Ham nutrion fact label (In france) i see (roughly):
For a 100grams:
Protein 21g
Glucide 0.4g
Lipides 1g
This doesn t add up to 100grams.. So what is the rest ? (Almost all label ...
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Suggested Protein/Fat/Carb Ratio?
I'm 5'9", 158. Plan on shedding 10 pounds of fat and gaining muscle. I hope to get into amazing shape. (I'm already in shape, but I'm aiming for getting cut!)
I'm curious what I should aim for in ...
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Calorie calculations for weight reduction
When trying to calculate how much I should eat for weight reduction what should the base calories be based on? My current weight or my goal weight? I'm 5'8" at 240lbs wanting to drop to 180lbs or ...
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Shelf life of whey protein?
I am looking to purchase some of this whey protein.
My diet is fairly high protein anyway, and I plan to consume two portions of the powder on lifting days, which are roughly every other day (with ...
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Eating fruit before, during and after meals [closed]
I've read a lot of opinions stating that fruit should be eaten well before a meal, and not during or after the meal. There are variations saying to eat fruit on an empty stomach, only in the morning, ...
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Does exercising at different times affect the amount of calories needed per day?
Just wondering if the time of the day when you exercise affects how many calories you should consume for the day? So I am essentially wondering is, if I change my training time, does it change how ...
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What other changes should I make to my weightraining plan and diet to continue losing belly fat?
I was once over 181 pounds and for my body type I was tipping on the scale of very fat to obese. I started to do lots of cardo and watched what I ate(but never dieted as I knew if I diet I won't be ...
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Are quick recovery supplements worth using?
I've seen a lot of drinks which seem to be protein shakes with extra carbs and probably some other bits in them specifcially designed for quick recovery after cardio.
Do these actually work or is it ...
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Does weight lifting burn calories?
I've started following this weight lifting routine and have adjusted my intake of protein to suit. Should I also be eating more calories in general or do I only need to think about cardio for this?
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Good breakfast to regain concentration and energy after a morning workout?
I work as a programmer. Recently I've been going to the gym downstairs and doing half an hour of pretty intensive rowing before work every day. The problem is that I feel completely wiped out ...
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BMR+Harris-benedict equation: case of negative output
I was using the BMR and Harris benedict equations. I got a negative result when i used the following information just by curiosity:
Age: 80
Height :1feet 0 inches (ie 12 inches)
weight :22 pounds
...
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What is the benefit of eating excess calories when strength training?
Is there a benefit to eating excess calories while strength training? Programs like Starting Strength suggest that a novice should be eating many calories in excess of what is needed, and that in the ...
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What constitutes a low carb diet?
What constitutes a low carb diet?
I've been trying to limit daily intake of of carbohydrates in my diet to under 100g. Would limiting it even lower improve results in terms of weight loss?
Also, ...
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How Antioxidants affects Metabolism? [closed]
I'd like to know how antioxidants affects the metabolism and which ones are essential for metabolism processes.
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how to get back my cheeks and eyes outward? [closed]
About four years ago my cheeks and eye positions are normal.but gradually it going inside and now my face look like a tired man.I am a regular computer user.so my eyes going inside.and also i am ...
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Is cow-milk good for humans? [closed]
I've heard that cow-milk is not good for people, even those that are not lactose-intolerant. Is this true? What is the evidence for and against?
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Understanding Fat Content on Nutrition Labels [closed]
For most foods that contain fat you'll see Total Fat content and Saturated, Trans Fat, Polyunsaturated, and Monounsaturated fats listed below that. Sometimes the amounts don't always add up. Total ...
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“Negative” Calorie Foods to Renew Energy
Apples, celery, cabbage, and etc. are considered "negative" calorie foods. While I understand that the "negative" portion of that statement is largely mythical in nature, as they are actually just ...
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What can I eat the night before to help me get up in the morning? [closed]
What can I eat the night before I go to bed to help me get up in the morning?
My issue is not waking up, or being lazy, nor is it my body being sore. But there are times when my body will refuse to ...
