I once, while a little high, swallowed a whole scoop of protein powder dry. It dried up into a piece of concrete. Started choking. Had to dig it out with my fingers in front of a new girlfriend. She never returned my calls after that.
So yeah, you pulled the proverbial "Barry Sanders", you zigged when I thought you were going to zag, and while I have some ideas on what the upper echelon of strength athletes should/do/have take(n) for protein intake, especially bodybuilders, you've covered the basics of what the vast majority should be doing.
Nutrition partitioning and timing is something you've touched on before, along with insulin resistance, I think trying to find the balance of what to eat when, and how much is such a balancing act for ALL of us, since we are all SO different. For those serious enough to go down that rabbit hole, logging your meals (macros especially) will give you a true look at what works for you compared to what doesn't.
Most will never do it, but knowing what works for YOU nutritionally, hormones, workouts, makes things 2nd nature after a certain point, and something that gives you a sense of confidence that you KNOW your body.
As always, your talent to write in such a way to convey all this knowledge into an entertaining, readable way for all of us for decades is something I've come to look forward to on every new article my man, thank you.
Barry Sanders! Yes! Logging your meals. Over the years, I've had dozens if not hundreds of people ask me to design a diet for them. Every time, I asked them to clear one small hurdle: Write down everything you eat for three days so I can see what you're doing. In all that time, only one person did it. (And thanks yet AGAIN for the kudos!)
*Reads this while snorting protein powder through a straw*
I once, while a little high, swallowed a whole scoop of protein powder dry. It dried up into a piece of concrete. Started choking. Had to dig it out with my fingers in front of a new girlfriend. She never returned my calls after that.
If it had been true love she would’ve helped.
Never thought of that. You're right! And there was a fireplace poker leaning against the wall right next to her! Screw her!
Yep. True loves saves you from bad decisions or maybe that’s codependency 🤔😂
Heya,
So yeah, you pulled the proverbial "Barry Sanders", you zigged when I thought you were going to zag, and while I have some ideas on what the upper echelon of strength athletes should/do/have take(n) for protein intake, especially bodybuilders, you've covered the basics of what the vast majority should be doing.
Nutrition partitioning and timing is something you've touched on before, along with insulin resistance, I think trying to find the balance of what to eat when, and how much is such a balancing act for ALL of us, since we are all SO different. For those serious enough to go down that rabbit hole, logging your meals (macros especially) will give you a true look at what works for you compared to what doesn't.
Most will never do it, but knowing what works for YOU nutritionally, hormones, workouts, makes things 2nd nature after a certain point, and something that gives you a sense of confidence that you KNOW your body.
As always, your talent to write in such a way to convey all this knowledge into an entertaining, readable way for all of us for decades is something I've come to look forward to on every new article my man, thank you.
Have a great weekend all.
Barry Sanders! Yes! Logging your meals. Over the years, I've had dozens if not hundreds of people ask me to design a diet for them. Every time, I asked them to clear one small hurdle: Write down everything you eat for three days so I can see what you're doing. In all that time, only one person did it. (And thanks yet AGAIN for the kudos!)
Nice piece(s) ! Are the recommendations per kg lean mass or total bodyweight ?