Questions tagged [nutrition]
IF YOUR QUESTION IS *ONLY* TAGGED WITH NUTRITION IT WILL PROBABLY BE CLOSED AS OFF TOPIC. Getting the right substances into your body and to your cells to support life.
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Coffee with sugar after cycling (or any cardio)?
There is ample discussion on the internet suggesting that we need carbs after exercise (for example here and here). The second link also shows contradicting answers: complex carbs vs simple sugars.
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Vegan trying to build muscle: how much protein should I eat and how can I get it?
First I want to say I know absolutely nothing about food or nutrition. So please write in terms I can understand.
I am 18 years old and I exercise in order to help in building muscle. My weight is 53 ...
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What's the easiest way to hit your macros?
I've been seeing a personal trainer for a few weeks, and he recommended I start trying to get my diet under control if I want to see any serious weight loss. He suggested I shoot for the following ...
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Need help for workout, supplement and nutrition [closed]
I need some help with my workout routine, supplement guide, and nutrition program.
Current:
Weight: 151
BF: 19.4%
Target:
Weight: 160
BF: 10-12%
Workout:
I have been working out by my self for ...
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How do pre workouts provide energy?
After doing much extensive reading and self learning I've always been under the assumption that the only things that can genuinely give you "energy" are macro nutrients since the body can utilize them ...
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How much protein per muscle mass?
Earlier topics such as Protein: How much is too much? acknowledge body mass but not muscle mass. I want to steer attention from recommendations in terms of body mass to muscle mass.
I cannot ...
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Breakfast on Morning of Race
I'll be doing a triathlon next Sunday with the beginning of the race at 8:00 am.
I'm going there as an amateur, but I've always been a competitive guy so I'll do my best to perform well.
I've been ...
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Are too many carbohydrates proven to be the cause of many diseases? [closed]
Dr. David Perlmutter states that one must eat a high fat/low carb diet in order to protect his brain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIJ0gyCoRY. I was wondering if there is any research that shows ...
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Research that says exercise counteracts bad diet
I remember glancing at an article saying that exercise can counteract the negative effects of diet. I was wondering if anyone has the links to that body of research.
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How to fill body with energy before climbing?
I go climbing on Sundays (starting at 2-3PM). Climbing is a very energy-consuming process and I need to have my body filled with energy, so I don't feel irresistable urge to eat after couple of hours ...
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What to drink during a triathlon
I'm doing my first triathlon and I'm wondering what to have in my water bottle during the bike ride. People will be handing out plain water during the run.
It's this weekend 1500m Swim, 40km Cycle, ...
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Cycling, fitness and nutrition help?
I used to be a long distance runner and cyclist about a year and a half or so ago (~10-15 mi/day) at 6:30 pace. Weighed 118 lbs 5'6" 18 y/o male. I joined engineering school and lost that running ...
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Glutamine to increase muscle mass through better recovery
My main goal is to increase muscle mass through strength / heavy lifting. I am considering taking a Glutamine supplement and was wondering if doing so will result in quicker and more complete recovery ...
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Mitigate workout exhaustion
When I had a really intensive training session (weights), the day after I'm so exhausted that I can't do anything the whole day. I can't even concentrate, so my work performance (desk job) degrades to ...
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How to replenish only electrolytes during long distance running
As an endurance runner, I have long runs both on Saturdays and Sundays. So far I drink either water or Gatorade. If I drink only water on a 2-4 hour run, that is supposed to burn some fat. However, I ...
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Will Coffee increase the growth of white hair? [closed]
I am curious about white hair: A friend told me that drinking coffee and tea would increase the number of white hair.
There is a similar claim on the English Pravda site:
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Will whey makes me lose muscle ?
Okay I'm 17 and am a sprinter on my high schools track team and we do INTENSE workouts I was thinking about taking whey protein shakes after hearing my friends suggest it . But I've heard it makes you ...
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thyroid gland and bodybuilding
I've talked a litte bit with an old bodybuilder and he says to me : "If you really want to gain weight you must stop eating 'sugar' and milk before arround 5pm," by sugar he meant fruits etc
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Are carbs the enemy?
It seems like everyone's saying to ditch carbs to lose weight these days. Is there any difference between cutting carbs vs cutting fats or proteins?
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How to gain height after 21 years?(am racewalker) [duplicate]
I am a racewalker and need longer legs! I am 21 years old and my height is 5'5". I am really concerned about my height. I do stretching daily and I have gained 1cm in 1 month. Can you please help me ...
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What should i do to run 6 miles in 1 hour
I am fat, overweight (85 kg, 28 Years, 5ft 9in).
I usually eat lots of rice. I am vegetarian, do not take alcohol, sleeps at least 8 hrs daily.
I want to run 1 hr to cover 6 miles ( in order to ...
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Any authoritative references on nutrition? [closed]
This year my wife any I dedicated the year to really getting in shape. Nutrition has become a significant topic in our lives and we're struggling to find a decent resource of nutritional information. ...
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After going to the Gym I feel really hungry!
Is this normal or not, also I go after I leave work at 5pm and I feel really hungry even after dinner, but this is only when I go to the gym.
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Protein to calorie ratio of beans and pulses vs meat and fish?
I do some weight lifting so I would like to have a fairly high protein diet. However id also like to eat a bit less meat, fish and eggs.
I know that nuts, seeds, beans and pulses are the best non-...
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Medium-Chain Triglycerides for weight loss?
I have recently heard of several use cases of Medium-Chain Triglycerides for somewhat rapid weight loss. Seeing this seemingly corroborated anecdote got me started down this thought process. I then ...
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Body building and gaining weight [duplicate]
I am 20 age and my weight is 52 kg I am so thin like skeletal I want to gain weight and how I can make my body please help me
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Is it better to take protein supplements before or after a workout?
I've heard all kinds of things said about this. Is it more effective for muscle building if you take protein supplements before or after working out? Some say that it is better before; others say ...
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Carbs to increase weight without increasing fat?
I lost 8kg of fat in the past 6 months. I used to eat rice with some meat and fried things and I've replaced this for meat and vegetables.
Now I'm trying to increase my weight, but without increasing ...
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How and what to drink for 30 min to 1 hour runs, avoiding the marketing hype
From a different question I learned that I probably need more electrolytes during running. I currently run 30minutes in one go, possibly increasing that in the future to up to an hour.
So far I drank ...
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Is it normal to crave for lemons after running [closed]
About 1-2 hours after running yesterday evening, I was cooking some salsa in my kitchen.
When adding some lemon juice to the salsa I suddenly had a craving for the lemon and basically ate half a ...
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Should I avoid bread, noodles and other starches the day before fitness activities?
When I used to run track my coach would tell us to eat a bunch of spaghetti the day before a big race because it would give us energy. Recently I ready a study that said whenever you eat complex ...
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How can I get more "toned"?
Some background: I'm 6'1 and weigh approximately 152 lbs.
I want to be toned (muscular and cut). Not big, but I want my muscles to be showing even when I don't flex. I especially want a six pack.
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Does this sport's plan provide too much protein?
I have found a new sport's plan for me and I liked it a lot. I tried two days ago and today this sport's plan without special nutrition, just with my daily meals.
This is the plan: Kris Gethin's DTP: ...
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How do I construct a cutting plan?
As the title suggests, I was wondering how one should go about constructing a proper cutting diet and workout plan? I will be finishing with a bulking routine at the end of August, and I would like to ...
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I exercise daily but my weight is not decreasing
I am a 25 year old female and my weight is 141 lbs (63 kg) and my height 5.3 feet (1.63 m).
I want to lose 20 lbs (9 kg).
My current traning and eating:
I do yoga for one hour in the morning ...
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Do I need to compensate for calories spent exercising on a day to day basis?
I have recently started getting into shape, mainly by counting calories at MyFitnessPal and getting more serious about my road cycling hobby. I'm in my late twenties and otherwise relatively fit, but ...
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Measurable body indicators for correct amount of nutrition?
I can measure my general fatigue every morning by checking my resting Heart-Rate. It's shown me quite effectively, when I am a bit sick or sleep to little, my resting HR jumps up to 10 beats higher. ...
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Gel recommendations for Ironman Triathlon
I'm doing an Ironman in about 4 weeks. Having just completed a half Ironman a couple of days ago, I'm feeling upbeat after performing well. However, I have a question about nutrition for my ...
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What is Insulin Amplification?
I'm going to buy a protein product which features a Insulin Amplification.
But, I'm a little bit worried what Insulin Amplification really is.
So, I'm here to ask the expert:
What is actually ...
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how to gain weight without joining gym [duplicate]
I Am Rachit Chopra a clg students.
Basically regulatory I go to clg and after in evening time I go to my dad's office to experience some good thing, Because this is my final year of clg. So, after I ...
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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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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?
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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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