mas

162.5kg for a single in a comp, 140kg for a set of five.

the belts at strengthshop.co.uk are IPF approved, I have used mine at competitions in England and have had no problems.

http://www.myvega.com/about/guiding-principles

1. Samuel, E.L., & Kugelmass, I.N. (1930). Comparative Studies of the Influence of Acid-Forming and Base-Forming Diets on the Metabolism of Rats. American Journal of Diseases of Children, 39(4), 687-700

^^ Vega still have the link to the 1930's rat study as the leading reference for their products.

Strong fail.

The only research that matters is the research you do on yourself. You don't know who they conducted those tests on, how those people lived their lives, or even how the protocols and resulting stats of the tests were tweaked to reflect the preconceptions of the scientists conducting them. There are so many variables, it boggles the mind--but what boggles it even more is how many of those variables scientists don't even consider, or deliberately ignore.

 

Statistics are the most malleable magic trick out there. Four out of five dentists agree.

 

Baby Herc

Did you even watch the video?

The group did not conduct their own research, they investigated research provided to them by product manufacturers. They then proceeded to cut down just about every claim made as incorrect and unjustified. The science (or lack thereof) proved all the marketing claims wrong.

Also of particular amusement for me was the review of Vega, where they pointed out the claims on their website were backed up by studies from 1930, on rats.

6'3 and only 2300 calories a day?

Consider doubling that, as a start.

I cut on more than that and I'm 5'7.

you have no idea what i look like brother, but i do no appreciate the name calling.

Why does your signature point to another members log?

Christ, the quality of trolls these days is really declining... you could at least try...

Follow the adivce of women so you can look like a woman. who wants to look like a gorilla like me?

Classy.

If I follow your advice will I look like a douchebag?

If you those products eat you will supporting a company that supports milk products. You may as well cook up a fat juicy steak this point.

Yeah, because tree bark has no traces of dairy products.

pls go troll.

Everyone swears by squats. They're one of those exercises that are considered as one of the exercise you MUST DO. I hate them. I don't like doing squats at all, and I don't blame you if you want to give up on them completely. IMO, they're bad for your knees and your back. I know, I know, it's all about form. But think about it: If the only safe and proper way to do an exercise and get benefits from it, is with "perfect form," what's the purpose? Research "spinal compression." Whether it's moving furniture or running a 100 meter dash, I can hold my own without doing squats.

 

If bodybuilding is what you're in to, I say leg presses are the way to go. If you're after functional fitness, bodyweight squats and sprinting are where it;s at. I know barbell squats do a lot more than strengthen your quads. I know they also strengthen your core, glutes, hamstrings, and so on... but there are plenty of other ways to train those muscle groups without all the risks that come with barbell squats.

Squats are fine. You've overplaying the risks of them.

Join just about any powerlifting/weightlifting club anywhere in the world and you can learn to back squat properly. They are probably one of the best things for your knees and lower back. I think it's just you.

Your plan looks solid but are you sure that all adds up to 3800? You have so many meals it's hard to tell.

Keep it up!

Too much protein. The body does not actually need protein since it uses amino acids from apples and tree bark etc. Also far too many calories. Did you know the strongest humans pound for pound are sub 200lbs? Aim for 0 calories and eat a lot of fibre, but chew a lot because the best nutrients are in there. If you bombard your body with sugars and starches and proteins the body is unable to extract them and adapt to a natural diet.

What a load of bollocks. OP should ignore this post.

To anyone that might be impressed with that weight, would instantly dismiss it because it was done on a machine.

Even 300lbs free-weight is not that impressive for the average big guy with a couple of years training.

Is that the best example you have?

@mas

 

You sound like an angry person that use to be or is overweight. You should watch how you talk to people.

Not angry just keen to correct your misinformation. Whether or not I am or used to be overweight has no relevance to what is being said, why would it?

How come fruitarians that eat well over 5000 calories per day never gain weight? High carb/low fat diet.

They would gain weight if that amount was over their maintenance. Please provide a link to a study that proves your theory, because it's flat out wrong.

How come paleo people that eat low carb/high fat never gain weight?

They would gain weight if that amount was over their maintenance. Please provide a link to a study that proves your theory, because it's flat out wrong.

brb eating 5kg of table sugar a day and not gaining any weight because I ate 0 fat.

brb drinking 5L of olive oil a day and not gaining any weight because I ate 0 carbs.

lol......

weak logic is weak.

This rule only applies when eating carbohydrates with high fat foods.

Wrong. Its driven by total calories, the macro split is irrelevant.

Tofu contains very little carbs, its like eating meat. Its impossible to gain fat by eating tofu unless you ate it with carbs.

Seriously? Again, it makes no difference. A block of tofu has like 300 calories, if you eat too much you will gain fat, just like any other food. You are just making stuff up.

The primary source of fuel is glucose, secondary is fat, the body will always use glucose first and fat when glucose is scarse, so when a person eats a high fat food with a high carb food, the body will use the high carb food and store the fat from the high fat food.

 

You can waste your life counting calories or follow the laws of nature. Mix tofu with vegetables(low carb) and not grains/fruit. Then in between meals have your carbs or vice versa.

You misunderstand the laws of nature, perhaps you should go learn the bare basics of nutrition before you pretend to speak with authority.

Work out what your maintenance calories are.

Eat less than that by 200-300.

Lift.

????

Profit.

Does anybody notice they feel more hungry after eating whole wheat grains. Not satisfying

No. I think you're the exception.

in the same boat...plus, I just gained about 5# of frickin' FAT over the last 3 months...and my diet is mostly tofu...I am DONE ( except for the occasional salad from Whole Foods or Jimbos or whatever state I am in and that store has)- as I am POSITIVE the fat came from Tofu. My body is bored and tired. I am buying the fake meat at Trader Joe's right now (some of the gardein products are real high in protein and low in fat, too- but these are tastier and less $$$)...its the bomb diggity...it has 110 calories a serving..a whole pacakage is 330 calories, the fat is ess than 60 calories for the WHOLE package, and get this...SIXTY grams of protein!!!!!!

Fat gain would have come from you eating too many calories, not because you ate too much tofu specifically.

Give up all faux foods & food like substances. Eat lots of nuts, avocados, healthy fats, fresh veggies + fruit.

Giving up faux food and eating nuts, avocados, healthy fats, fresh veggies + fruit BUT STILL not eating below maintenance, is not going to lose fat.

It's not as simple as just calories.

Yes it is.

The best way to lose weight is at 200-300 calories below maintenance. So if you need 2500 a day, just eat 2200-2300, while keeping up with weight training. That way you can keep your muscle mass but slowly lose fat over time.

Best advice so far.

I like seitan as a meat replacement, but the protein quality is only around 50%, so 100g of seitan protein is 50g of complete protein, plus 50g of entirely lysine deficient protein. I could try to add very high lysine sources in my daily diet to account for that, but that's even more restriction. Plus seitan is more processed than I would like as well....

Take some pea protein then. Legumes rate highly with lysine, so it balances out.