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Just curious what are some of your "Go To" seasonings, condiments, sauces, marinades when strictly dieting or prepping for a show?? Let's hear it bro's!
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I tend to avoid any flavour until unflavoured and dry food tastes delicious. Helps to keep my hunger on a even level.
But, black pepper and a little hotter stuff like chili can give a lot of taste relative to the calories.
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Dijon or any fancy spicy mustard, vinegar, sriracha
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diet soda, bbq suaces, crystal light, plates of veggies at night cut up with salt and pepper on them, drinking egg whites, low carb, soy sauce
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diet soda, bbq suaces, crystal light, plates of veggies at night cut up with salt and pepper on them, drinking egg whites, low carb, soy sauce
carbonated water,salt, preservatives & sugar ::)
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Grow into my next show
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Sugar free jello, reduce sugar ketchup, waldens farm syrup and coke zero
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I don't compete yet, but I just make sure all my food is delicious and healthy. Apple cider vinegar and olive oil are fantastic flavor enhancers. Raw honey as well.
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Sugar free jello, reduce sugar ketchup, waldens farm syrup and coke zero
why compete just fuck your woman then read about electricity
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nandos hot peri peri sauce.
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Sugar free jello, reduce sugar ketchup, waldens farm syrup and coke zero
would not touch :P
only non process food for me 8)
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I don't compete yet, but I just make sure all my food is delicious and healthy. Apple cider vinegar and olive oil are fantastic flavor enhancers. Raw honey as well.
Try Manuka (+45) honey , ;)
Expensive but good.
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I don't diet or compete, but I love chili paste on everything...
Love this stuff...
(http://www.actionwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/chili+garlic+sauce1.jpg)
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extra spicey mrs. dash
worchestershire sauce
black coffee
sugar free gum
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2 dozen eggs. 14 waffles, 8 slices bread, 4 cups of oatmeal and 6 cups of yogurt for breakfast. Then for lunch....
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Peach and mango salsa . Beaverton stone ground mustard, sweet hot mustard. Ex hot horse radish for roast beef sands and grilled veggies.
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"I Can`t Beleive It`s Not Butter" -in a spray bottle
Sugar-Free Jelly on rice cakes
Natty PB on rice cakes
Splenda and cinnamon in oatmeal-ORGASMIC when dieting rigoriously.
Fat-Free low sugar salad dressing
BBQ Sauce
I cut out all or most of these items as the show draws closer as a rule.
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"I Can`t Beleive It`s Not Butter" -in a spray bottle
Sugar-Free Jelly on rice cakes
Natty PB on rice cakes
Splenda and cinnamon in oatmeal-ORGASMIC when dieting rigoriously.
Fat-Free low sugar salad dressing
BBQ Sauce
IO cut out all or most of these items as the show draws closer as a rule.
Is this the speed lane to getting cancer?
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Dexedrine, Ritalin, modafinil, propylhexadrine, kratom, adrafinil, vyvanse, sugar free ketchup
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Is this the speed lane to getting cancer?
Non-stop express!! ;D
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I like to get in some of those Sweet Chili Doritos.
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I don't diet or compete, but I love chili paste on everything...
Love this stuff...
(http://www.actionwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/chili+garlic+sauce1.jpg)
Sriracha plus garlic? Bet that shit is good
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No sugar almond milk for the sweet tooth.
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Just curious what are some of your "Go To" seasonings, condiments, sauces, marinades when strictly dieting or prepping for a show?? Let's hear it bro's!
Greek Seasoning, Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Spicy Mustard, Low Sodium Soy Sauce, FF Greek Dressing for Marinading Chicken Breast. Mostly have something hot in order to curb the appetite.
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I don't diet or compete, but I love chili paste on everything...
Love this stuff...
(http://www.actionwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/chili+garlic+sauce1.jpg)
I put chili on pretty much everthing. :)
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why compete just fuck your woman then read about electricity
You know what Marty that's what I'm gonna do. There is a special on tesla who by the way was a incredible man now that I've studied up on him and his ideas
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Greek Seasoning, Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Spicy Mustard, Low Sodium Soy Sauce, FF Greek Dressing for Marinading Chicken Breast. Mostly have something hot in order to curb the appetite. Ramen noodles
fixed
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Ketchup. Fucking love it. Can't eat anything without it.
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Lots of good suggestions here guys, much appreciated! I usually put hot sauce on everything lol..actually been using the walden farms calorie free pancake syrup in my coffee and the taste is actually really good.
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"I Can`t Beleive It`s Not Butter" -in a spray bottle
Sugar-Free Jelly on rice cakes
Natty PB on rice cakes
Splenda and cinnamon in oatmeal-ORGASMIC when dieting rigoriously.
Fat-Free low sugar salad dressing
BBQ Sauce
I cut out all or most of these items as the show draws closer as a rule.
at what point do you cut these out?
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Ketchup. Fucking love it. Can't eat anything without it.
I'm the opposite. Hate ketchup. Haven't touched the stuff in decades.
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at what point do you cut these out?
2-3 weeks out........depending on how I`m looking at the time.
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2-3 weeks out........depending on how I`m looking at the time.
gotcha..why do you cut them..just curious. .water retention?
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gotcha..why do you cut them..just curious. .water retention?
Possible water retention plus the fact that if I failed to look as good as I knew I should have,I`d blame it on this.
I like to go Spartanlike,just lets me know I`m doing the very best that I can.
You may think your eating great and training hard,but your competition may be doing things better than you in both aspects..............why give `em an edge?
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Possible water retention plus the fact that if I failed to look as good as I knew I should have,I`d blame it on this.
I like to go Spartanlike,just lets me know I`m doing the very best that I can.
You may think your eating great and training hard,but your competition may be doing things better than you in both aspects..............why give `em an edge?
Good stuff..thanks for the input!
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Back in the day I used Butter Buds sprinkles quite a bit on foods.
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Red wind vinegar is your friend. Super Low in calories and will make anything you put it on taste a hell of a lot better. Salad, tuna, chicken breast etc. Good Stuff.
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Lots of good suggestions here guys, much appreciated! I usually put hot sauce on everything lol..actually been using the walden farms calorie free pancake syrup in my coffee and the taste is actually really good.
Here is a great calorie free sauce I make it hot and sweet taste great use franks red hot and mix walden farm syrup in it.
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Here is a great calorie free sauce I make it hot and sweet taste great use franks red hot and mix walden farm syrup in it.
sounds bomb..I'll give it a shot
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Cinnamon and lots of coffee and other than foods, music and being alone as much as possible.
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no salt alt salt
brags apple cider vinegar
Montreal seasoning
brown geyser laxative and or shock lax/stun lax
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Tabasco and Blair's After death hot sauce.
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Go4tits, are you gonna do keto or Flexible dieting approach?
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Just curious what are some of your "Go To" seasonings, condiments, sauces, marinades when strictly dieting or prepping for a show?? Let's hear it bro's!
Meet me halfway across the sky..........
Angles in the city....
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Go4tits, are you gonna do keto or Flexible dieting approach?
Im carb cycling. .with some emphasis on omega3 fats in a few meals..
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Sneak peak of where im at..
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Sneak peak of where im at..
Wheres Joni, Chachi?
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Sneak peak of where im at..
Why didnt you just post this pic in the OP?
Photo opportunity of peace.
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Wheres Joni, Chachi?
;D
Why didnt you just post this pic in the OP?
Photo opportunity of peace.
wasn't my intention. .just looking to pick people's brains regarding how to spice up food while preparing
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Great build but that haircut looks gay as hell.
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Looking great brother............stay on point!! ;)
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Great build but that haircut looks gay as hell.
;D im wearing a hat..this is my hair when styled..just got a fresh cut broski!
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Looking great brother............stay on point!! ;)
thanks wes...i value your opinion. .respect
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;D im wearing a hat..this is my hair when styled..just got a fresh cut broski!
You do realise the Westlife videos playing on the ship's bar are from the 90's and are not a good reference for haircut ideas right?
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You do realise the Westflide videos playing on the ship's bar are from the 90's and are not a good reference for haircut ideas right?
;D
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;D
:D
VH1 does not stand for 'Very Hip'
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;D im wearing a hat..this is my hair when styled..just got a fresh cut broski!
Handsome dude. What products do you use for your skin?
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Oh brother.
What's the matter Yid? Can't appreciate a man with a radiant complexion? ;D
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Thyme, garlic, paprika and pepper on my fish.
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BigCyp nice
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Handsome dude. What products do you use for your skin?
i use a vitamin b moisturizer. .
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Sneak peak of where im at..
What's your height and weight?
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Chest is looking super full. What are you doing for chest?
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Sneak peak of where im at..
Looking good.
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What's your height and weight?
5'7 around 165 in the photo
Chest is looking super full. What are you doing for chest?
All incline, need to bring the upper chest up, so I literally do everything incline, dumbells, hammer strength, dumbbell fly's, incline barbell, cables, and i'll through in a few sets of dips.
Looking good.
thanks man, coming along.
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Is there a gym aboard, other than some cardio stuff?
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Liquid protein.
Straight from the tap.
8)
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After trying all this stuff, I've found it easier to eat normal foods, just in smaller quantities, for the most part.
I still use some bodybuilding-style techniques:
- mixing defatted peanut butter with a small amount of regular nut butter. This allows you to increase the volume of 'butter' without as many calories. In other words, it allows you to experiment with balance: too much protein or too much fat are each problematic:
Too much protein: unsatisfying
Too much fat: too many calories
- sugar free jam is pretty good, like wes suggests. They just take the sugar out of fruit, so it still has a lot of micro nutrients and fiber. On the other hand, some sugar is good. Again, I only use this to keep balance -- sugar-added jams have too much sugar in too little volume to be of much use to me -- NOT to replace fully a 'dirty food'.
- aspartame drinks: I never FULLY eliminate these, but again, I'll opt for a real-sugar drink pre workout. Keep consumption in moderation.
Beyond that, just moderate:
- keep everything on proportion, don't go overboard on any one nutrient or ingredient.
For example, I used to eat as much as 2-3 lbs of broccoli in one meal. When I limit myself to one lb and then, say 1 lb of eggplant and asparagus as well, I'm much more satisfied.
At this point, I realized even 1/2 lb of each is more satisfying than 3 lbs of any one -- hence variety allows me to reduce the amount I eat and overall caloric intake, without increasing anxiety or hurting my physique.
Also, I've never dieted for a show but I'm always as lean as some guys who put up 'contest condition' pics, so take all this for what it's worth. I speak from the perspective of someone who tries to achieve the best year-round physique only.
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Soy sauce is pretty all-purpose for taking the bland out of most cutting diet foods: chicken, egg whites, and even tuna.
Get the good stuff, not the crap in packets you get at a Chinese take out joint.
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Yes the Chinese are not to be trusted.
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Wheres Joni, Chachi?
British version of the Almighty Squadfather right here! 8)
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BigCyp nice
X 10,000 :)
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Is there a gym aboard, other than some cardio stuff?
yes, two gyms on board, one for passengers and one for crew, as a manager I have access to train in both, but I only use the on board facilities twice a week, my ship docs near gyms on all the Hawaiian islands so on my breaks I walk to these gyms and train there, Honolulu and Maui have 24 hr fitness and on Kauai and Hilo I train at smaller gyms, one is in a warehouse..it's pretty sweet, hardcore. The ship gyms aren't bad though, dumbells to 80 pounds, the crew gym has a barbell incline and around 600 pounds in plates, benches, machines, obviously good cardio equipment, I always train chest and shoulders on board, don't need much to train these parts.
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yes, two gyms on board, one for passengers and one for crew, as a manager I have access to train in both, but I only use the on board facilities twice a week, my ship docs near gyms on all the Hawaiian islands so on my breaks I walk to these gyms and train there, Honolulu and Maui have 24 hr fitness and on Kauai and Hilo I train at smaller gyms, one is in a warehouse..it's pretty sweet, hardcore. The ship gyms aren't bad though, dumbells to 80 pounds, the crew gym has a barbell incline and around 600 pounds in plates, benches, machines, obviously good cardio equipment, I always train chest and shoulders on board, don't need much to train these parts.
Dude,I predict that in Mens Physique or bodybuilding in your weight class,you will kick mucho ass.
Just stay focused and cross your T`s and dot your I`s.
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yes, two gyms on board, one for passengers and one for crew, as a manager I have access to train in both, but I only use the on board facilities twice a week, my ship docs near gyms on all the Hawaiian islands so on my breaks I walk to these gyms and train there, Honolulu and Maui have 24 hr fitness and on Kauai and Hilo I train at smaller gyms, one is in a warehouse..it's pretty sweet, hardcore. The ship gyms aren't bad though, dumbells to 80 pounds, the crew gym has a barbell incline and around 600 pounds in plates, benches, machines, obviously good cardio equipment, I always train chest and shoulders on board, don't need much to train these parts.
That's good to hear. You have to be flexible & creative, but it must be great to train in a variety of environments, esp when it comes to motivation.
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Dude,I predict that in Mens Physique or bodybuilding in your weight class,you will kick mucho ass.
Just stay focused and cross your T`s and dot your I`s.
thanks man, I honestly feel I can do it too, I just had to re-prioritize things in my life, I've gotten a lot more serious about training, dieting, competing, since winning my last show, not boozing it up as much as I used too, staying low key on the ship, going to sleep early instead of partying all the time, I'm giving this a honest shot to see if I can take it to another level. Thanks for the encouragement and I know for sure I will be picking your brain regarding all kinds of stuff, hope you don't mind.
That's good to hear. You have to be flexible & creative, but it must be great to train in a variety of environments, esp when it comes to motivation.
yeah, it keeps things fresh, different environments, music, equipment, people...it's great, one of the gyms sponsors me, so when I train there it's very welcoming, the staff and owners are like family. My current situation is pretty sweet.
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After trying all this stuff, I've found it easier to eat normal foods, just in smaller quantities, for the most part.
I still use some bodybuilding-style techniques:
- mixing defatted peanut butter with a small amount of regular nut butter. This allows you to increase the volume of 'butter' without as many calories. In other words, it allows you to experiment with balance: too much protein or too much fat are each problematic:
Too much protein: unsatisfying
Too much fat: too many calories
- sugar free jam is pretty good, like wes suggests. They just take the sugar out of fruit, so it still has a lot of micro nutrients and fiber. On the other hand, some sugar is good. Again, I only use this to keep balance -- sugar-added jams have too much sugar in too little volume to be of much use to me -- NOT to replace fully a 'dirty food'.
- aspartame drinks: I never FULLY eliminate these, but again, I'll opt for a real-sugar drink pre workout. Keep consumption in moderation.
Beyond that, just moderate:
- keep everything on proportion, don't go overboard on any one nutrient or ingredient.
For example, I used to eat as much as 2-3 lbs of broccoli in one meal. When I limit myself to one lb and then, say 1 lb of eggplant and asparagus as well, I'm much more satisfied.
At this point, I realized even 1/2 lb of each is more satisfying than 3 lbs of any one -- hence variety allows me to reduce the amount I eat and overall caloric intake, without increasing anxiety or hurting my physique.
Also, I've never dieted for a show but I'm always as lean as some guys who put up 'contest condition' pics, so take all this for what it's worth. I speak from the perspective of someone who tries to achieve the best year-round physique only.
good stuff..thanks!
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nice job g 4 it...good offseason look..
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nice job g 4 it...good offseason look..
thanks paisano!
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(http://week99er.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1898639_orig.jpg)
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thanks man, I honestly feel I can do it too, I just had to re-prioritize things in my life, I've gotten a lot more serious about training, dieting, competing, since winning my last show, not boozing it up as much as I used too, staying low key on the ship, going to sleep early instead of partying all the time, I'm giving this a honest shot to see if I can take it to another level. Thanks for the encouragement and I know for sure I will be picking your brain regarding all kinds of stuff, hope you don't mind.yeah, it keeps things fresh, different environments, music, equipment, people...it's great, one of the gyms sponsors me, so when I train there it's very welcoming, the staff and owners are like family. My current situation is pretty sweet.
Great attitude bro.........all or nothing.......you can`t go wrong thinking like that.
If I can offer any help,just let me know and I`ll do my best to advise you but I doubt you`ll need any advice.
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Great attitude bro.........all or nothing.......you can`t go wrong thinking like that.
If I can offer any help,just let me know and I`ll do my best to advise you but I doubt you`ll need any advice.
You rock brother. .much appreciated#
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(http://week99er.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1898639_orig.jpg)
Looks exactly like my granite and backsplash in my kitchen (no homo)
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I don't diet or compete, but I love chili paste on everything...
Love this stuff...
(http://www.actionwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/chili+garlic+sauce1.jpg)
115 mgs of sodium per serving. That's a lot.
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115 mgs of sodium per serving. That's a lot.
Are you concerned with sodium? I know it plays a factor the last stage of the prep..but do you limit your sodium regularly. ..just curious, i feel it helps to actually keep it high while dieting. ..good pumps in the gym for instance. Anybody else feel free to chime in..
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Are you concerned with sodium? I know it plays a factor the last stage of the prep..but do you limit your sodium regularly. ..just curious, i feel it helps to actually keep it high while dieting. ..good pumps in the gym for instance. Anybody else feel free to chime in..
Never done a contest but agree with what you say here. Don't really see too much of a need or reason to limit sodium in a general context for those who workout regularly.
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How many calories per day gofloorit?
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How many calories per day gofloorit?
This gimmick is starting to work man! LIking it more and more!
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How many calories per day gofloorit?
not counting calories. .never have on any prep..i would say between 2200 and 2600 low carb days and hi carb days..estimated around 400 cals per meal 6 meals..somewhere in that range
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Are you concerned with sodium? I know it plays a factor the last stage of the prep..but do you limit your sodium regularly. ..just curious, i feel it helps to actually keep it high while dieting. ..good pumps in the gym for instance. Anybody else feel free to chime in..
I think you have to be careful, since 1 week might be too short to get rid of all that water retention. This stuff can also screw your stomach, so not worth the risk. I would suggest to eat as neutral/pure as possible during the last 2 weeks.
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Are you concerned with sodium? I know it plays a factor the last stage of the prep..but do you limit your sodium regularly. ..just curious, i feel it helps to actually keep it high while dieting. ..good pumps in the gym for instance. Anybody else feel free to chime in..
I add copious amounts of salt to everything. Used to have blood pressure problems (hereditary) but not since dropping weight. Sodium intake doesn't seem to exacerbate them at all.
Interesting comment about pumps. How did you notice the correlation? Do you take some sodium filled food or drink pre-workout? If so, what would you recommend? Could always use a better pump...
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not counting calories. .never have on any prep..i would say between 2200 and 2600 low carb days and hi carb days..estimated around 400 cals per meal 6 meals..somewhere in that range
I do something similar tho its more like 300 cals for 4 meals, then 1000 cals for my final meal. Is it hard for you, mentally, to never get a big, satisfying meal?
Then again, I'm not thinking of contest prep, but a permanent diet. I think 0 possibility for a big meal is the hardest part for me, but maybe I could do it for a few months.
Any 'cheat days'/'cheat meals'?
I have a cheat day every two weeks. At least recently. Working out well so far. Epic binges, no loss in condition.
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I think you have to be careful, since 1 week might be too short to get rid of all that water retention. This stuff can also screw your stomach, so not worth the risk. I would suggest to eat as neutral/pure as possible during the last 2 weeks.
I completely agree
I add copious amounts of salt to everything. Used to have blood pressure problems (hereditary) but not since dropping weight. Sodium intake doesn't seem to exacerbate them at all.
Interesting comment about pumps. How did you notice the correlation? Do you take some sodium filled food or drink pre-workout? If so, what would you recommend? Could always use a better pump...
I never really had concerns with regards to sodium but my coach actually recommended me to salt all my foods, he said it will help keep water in the muscle especially while dieting, so I use sea salt or garlic salt on my meals and greens. And I just notice I don't seem to get flat, good pump in the gym, but obviously they'll be some manipulation the last week.
I do something similar tho its more like 300 cals for 4 meals, then 1000 cals for my final meal. Is it hard for you, mentally, to never get a big, satisfying meal?
Then again, I'm not thinking of contest prep, but a permanent diet. I think 0 possibility for a big meal is the hardest part for me, but maybe I could do it for a few months.
Any 'cheat days'/'cheat meals'? I have a cheat day every two weeks. At least recently. Working out well so far. Epic binges, no loss in condition.
Not really the veggies help add some bulk to eat meal so it keeps me satisfied. No cheat days, just reefed, when I up the carbs to around 500 grams but from clean sources (mainly rice, and a little fruit pre workout)
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No cheat days, just reefed, when I up the carbs to around 500 grams but from clean sources (mainly rice, and a little fruit pre workout)
I always get confused when people say 'X grams' of carbs. Do you mean 500 gram sof carbohydrate, the nutrient -- this would be 2000 calories! -- or 500 grams of a carbohydrate-laden food, like rice, potatoes, etc.?
Veggies are my go-to for upping meal size without upping the cals. I only really have time (and kitchen space) to prepare them for my finalm eal though (for the most part), so my at-work meals tend to be quite small.
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I always get confused when people say 'X grams' of carbs. Do you mean 500 gram sof carbohydrate, the nutrient -- this would be 2000 calories! -- or 500 grams of a carbohydrate-laden food, like rice, potatoes, etc.?
Veggies are my go-to for upping meal size without upping the cals. I only really have time (and kitchen space) to prepare them for my finalm eal though (for the most part), so my at-work meals tend to be quite small.
yes 500 grams from carbs mainly rice...but you drop the fat that do to zero, and the protein is also decreased, coming from only lean sources, so virtually you are getting the same amount of calories just shifting your macros.
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Sneak peak of where im at..
delts look improved,,,
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delts look improved,,,
thanks buddy. .work in progress
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I don't diet or compete, but I love chili paste on everything...
Love this stuff...
(http://www.actionwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/chili+garlic+sauce1.jpg)
Same. Literally goes on everything.