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Title: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 12, 2008, 12:35:50 PM
His theory of calories being more important than the micronutrient was pretty accurate.  NBC showed a video of Michael Phelps yesterday and how he burns over 2000 calories a day swimming.  He pretty much eats shit food and yet has no fat on him.  They showed him eating greasy crap and he claims that he can't eat enough to put on weight.

For those counting every gram of protein and carbs should be more concerned with calories.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: McFarland on August 12, 2008, 12:37:17 PM
His theory of calories being more important than the micronutrient was pretty accurate.  NBC showed a video of Michael Phelps yesterday and how he burns over 2000 calories a day swimming.  He pretty much eats shit food and yet has no fat on him.  They showed him eating greasy crap and he claims that he can't eat enough to put on weight.

For those counting every gram of protein and carbs should be more concerned with calories.

Phelps isn't concerned about calories either.  He just eats as much as he can, as often as he can and swims 5 hours a day. 
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bluto on August 12, 2008, 12:37:36 PM
yes before adonis everyone in the world including swimmers didnt eat enough calories

thank you adonis!
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on August 12, 2008, 12:39:11 PM
Phelps isn't concerned about calories either.  He just eats as much as he can, as often as he can and swims 5 hours a day. 

Not much different than a bodybuilder that works out for 3 hours a day then does two 1 hour sessions of cardio.  Yet the bodybuilder doesn't eat shit food when dieting in fear of putting on fat.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: wavelength on August 12, 2008, 12:43:35 PM
Phelps is nowhere near the condition of a bodybuilder in competition mode. Laws change beneath 10% BF.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: QuakerOats on August 12, 2008, 12:44:42 PM
His theory of calories being more important than the micronutrient was pretty accurate.  NBC showed a video of Michael Phelps yesterday and how he burns over 2000 calories a day swimming.  He pretty much eats shit food and yet has no fat on him.  They showed him eating greasy crap and he claims that he can't eat enough to put on weight.

For those counting every gram of protein and carbs should be more concerned with calories.
people who just lift and do a little cardio only burn about 500 calories at best doing that.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: The True Adonis on August 12, 2008, 12:45:15 PM
Phelps is nowhere near the condition of a bodybuilder in competition mode. Laws change beneath 10% BF.
I don`t agree. Thermodynamics is something nobody can defy.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Purple Aki on August 12, 2008, 12:46:39 PM
I read an interview with Dean Karnazes where he said that when doing a 100 mile run etc he stuffs his face with pizza and other junkfood, as it is the only way to get the 10,000 calories down his neck. He does eat clean the rest of the time, however.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Rimbaud on August 12, 2008, 12:48:44 PM
His theory of calories being more important than the micronutrient was pretty accurate.  NBC showed a video of Michael Phelps yesterday and how he burns over 2000 calories a day swimming.  He pretty much eats shit food and yet has no fat on him.  They showed him eating greasy crap and he claims that he can't eat enough to put on weight.

For those counting every gram of protein and carbs should be more concerned with calories.

I used to swim in HS & that was my favorite part - eating as much as you wanted & always losing weight.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bluto on August 12, 2008, 12:51:34 PM
I read an interview with Dean Karnazes where he said that when doing a 100 mile run etc he stuffs his face with pizza and other junkfood, as it is the only way to get the 10,000 calories down his neck. He does eat clean the rest of the time, however.

some eat while running, burgers etc
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: wavelength on August 12, 2008, 12:55:02 PM
I don`t agree. Thermodynamics is something nobody can defy.

Don't you think the ratio of muscle loss to fat loss changes in that range (taking illegal substances out of the equation)?
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Purple Aki on August 12, 2008, 12:55:37 PM
some eat while running, burgers etc

Yeah, that's what he said. Even claims to be able to nap whilst running ultra-marathons.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bluto on August 12, 2008, 01:02:12 PM
Yeah, that's what he said. Even claims to be able to nap whilst running ultra-marathons.

you see a marathon or iron man and think youve seen it all then theres nutters like that  ;D
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on August 12, 2008, 01:02:56 PM
I think unless you're swimming 4 miles a day like a world class swimmer you should focus on your macro nutrients if only to be disciplined and healthy.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bluto on August 12, 2008, 01:06:51 PM
I think unless you're swimming 4 miles a day like a world class swimmer you should focus on your macro nutrients if only to be disciplined and healthy.

being healthy is so last year
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: m8 on August 12, 2008, 01:09:18 PM
Phelps is probably on more stuff than Ronnie Coleman in his prime.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bluto on August 12, 2008, 01:11:17 PM
Phelps is probably on more stuff than Ronnie Coleman in his prime.

hater
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: G.R.H. on August 12, 2008, 03:47:16 PM
phelps is 19 dudes! he's a testosterone pumping machine, and has a huge appetite and fast metabolism.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: ManBearPig... on August 12, 2008, 03:49:13 PM
phelps is 19 dudes! he's a testosterone pumping machine, and has a huge appetite and fast metabolism.

yes, he's 19...in 2004.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: mwbbuilder on August 12, 2008, 07:39:52 PM
True Adonis has never come up with an orignial thought.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: The True Adonis on August 12, 2008, 07:43:03 PM
True Adonis has never come up with an orignial thought.
A Stakes Earning horse Piloting a Fokker III in mid town Manhattan during a Pirate Raid is an original thought wouldn`t you say dear boy?

Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Cavalier22 on August 12, 2008, 07:45:27 PM
Wow. I havent been on this site in a year and there is still a thread about True Adonis and his groundbreaking nutritional theory.

BTW, there is more to health than weight/body fat.  Eat your vegetables, go easy on dairy, minimum processed food, etc
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Cavalier22 on August 12, 2008, 07:46:18 PM
A fokker=WW I german aircraft??
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: The True Adonis on August 12, 2008, 07:47:18 PM
Wow. I havent been on this site in a year and there is still a thread about True Adonis and his groundbreaking nutritional theory.

BTW, there is more to health than weight/body fat.  Eat your vegetables, go easy on dairy, minimum processed food, etc
1. Eat your vegetables- YES!
2. Go easy on the Dairy- NO!
3. Processed is too hard to define to catergorize into a food.

Might I add one more...

4. EAT YOUR FRUITS and LOTS OF THEM
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: The True Adonis on August 12, 2008, 07:48:17 PM
A fokker=WW I german aircraft??
(http://www.revell.de/katalog/400/04188.JPG)
Yip!
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Go 4 It on August 12, 2008, 07:53:21 PM
The difference is Phelps and most athletes train for endurance, they could give a shit about maximizing muscle while also being as lean as possible. Thats why he looks the way he does and bodybuilders look the way they do..
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: onlyme on August 12, 2008, 09:44:18 PM
I have a friend who runs at minimum 15 miles a day, then bikes 20 and paddles for at least two hours.  He does that at least 6 days a week.  In fact he once ran 120 marathons in 120 days.  And he is over 40 years old
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bobby on August 13, 2008, 12:04:14 PM
(http://www.revell.de/katalog/400/04188.JPG)
Yip!

I see your bird and raise you...

(http://www.street-gallery.co.uk/images/gallery/taylor/slp/large/ace_of_aces.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: CalvinH on August 13, 2008, 12:15:45 PM
I see your bird and raise you...

(http://www.street-gallery.co.uk/images/gallery/taylor/slp/large/ace_of_aces.jpg)

 :D






"Honey there's a messerschmitt in the kitchen"
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Deicide on August 13, 2008, 12:19:13 PM
I don`t agree. Thermodynamics is something nobody can defy.

You do have a strange nose....
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: flexingtonsteele on August 13, 2008, 12:26:19 PM
His theory of calories being more important than the micronutrient was pretty accurate.  NBC showed a video of Michael Phelps yesterday and how he burns over 2000 calories a day swimming.  He pretty much eats shit food and yet has no fat on him.  They showed him eating greasy crap and he claims that he can't eat enough to put on weight.

For those counting every gram of protein and carbs should be more concerned with calories.
yea but not too many people other than professional athletes burn as many calories a day as micheal phelps.

So this theory doesnt apply to you unless your active throughout the entire day, because if ur not and u eat shit foods, your going to look like shit.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: DK II on August 13, 2008, 12:30:47 PM
Phelps is on hgh, insulin and other stuff and trains his ass off.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: The True Adonis on August 13, 2008, 02:09:17 PM
I see your bird and raise you...

(http://www.street-gallery.co.uk/images/gallery/taylor/slp/large/ace_of_aces.jpg)

 :D
I`ll up the ante!

(http://www.btinternet.com/~lee_mail/Me262-1.jpg)

ME-262  Hitlers Secret Weapon and the first jet.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: wood on August 14, 2008, 06:58:37 AM


4. EAT YOUR FRUITS and LOTS OF THEM

What fruits are you enjoying these days?  I'm having blueberries, grapefruits and tomatoes...love the summertime.
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: Bobby on August 14, 2008, 08:37:50 AM
I`ll up the ante!

(http://www.btinternet.com/~lee_mail/Me262-1.jpg)

ME-262  Hitlers Secret Weapon and the first jet.

well played! 8)

team nowotny :D
Title: Re: True Adonis was on to something
Post by: DK II on August 14, 2008, 08:39:04 AM
Sieg Heil!!

Team Third Reich!