Author Topic: All you need is Protein and fat to grow (Read 5102 times)

240 is Back · « **on:** February 23, 2009, 10:21:41 AM »

I was reading a Palumbo column yesterday. He said carbs are your energy source, so you should use them to fuel your workouts. But when it comes to adding muscle, the macronutrients that matter are protein and fat. Is this true?

YoungBlood · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:24:22 AM »

How many essential amino acids are there?
How many essential fatty acids are there?
How many essential carbohydrates are there?

Unless you're using something else, the answer to the above questions answer yours too.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:25:51 AM »

Muscle is over rated. Society is designed so you never need muscle. Adapt people.

240 is Back · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:49:02 PM »

let's say you drink 2 scoops whey, a few times a day.
you take your BCAAs between meals.
You take fish oil caps.

Now you're free to just mix in carbs, and it's a win-win?

The OX · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:50:36 PM »

Quote from: BroadStreetBruiser on February 23, 2009, 10:25:51 AM

Muscle is over rated. Society is designed so you never need muscle. Adapt people.

Society is designed so you look like crap.

OX

calfzilla · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:02:12 PM »

I would agree, but not necessary unless you are obese and have a hard time putting on muscle without adding a bunch of fat. Or if you want to lose fat without sacrificing too much muscle.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:02:52 PM »

Quote from: The OX on February 23, 2009, 12:50:36 PM

Society is designed so you look like crap.

OX

it's all about money dude. Arnold is a perfect example. Money OVER muscles.

Mars · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:03:02 PM »

Team Diver · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:03:17 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 23, 2009, 10:21:41 AM

I was reading a Palumbo column yesterday. He said carbs are your energy source, so you should use them to fuel your workouts. But when it comes to adding muscle, the macronutrients that matter are protein and fat. Is this true?

Define "adding muscle"! If we are talking about size, the glycogen (from carbs) and the water it binds in the cell increase the volume.
Paul Diver approved.