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    Free Diet advice by Narkissos & Novastepp: Intro to Performance Nutrition 101

    Hello AR... Narkissos here.

    I figure that most of you know me.

    Some...from my years here.

    Some...as my clients.

    Others, having followed my articles 'elsewhere'.

    Those of you that have been around for a while know that I specialize in training and nutrition... with specific emphasis on contest prep.

    Those of you who've worked with me know that my approach to dieting differs significantly to the norm on the boards.

    This thread serves to supply free dieting advice based on what I have tested and applied many times over on clients.

    I do not subscribe to the pro/fat school of dieting... Ergo, I will be representing a higher-carb approach.

    Novastepp will be assisting in this regard...as his views on dieting are similar to my own...

    ...Similar... but dissimilar as well.

    On this thread you'll get no-nonsense advice...from two points of view.

    A warning beforehand... Leave your ego at the door

    Nark and Nova are primed to rock this joint!!!

    -CNS

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    When you say higher carb approach, exactly how high Nark?

    For instance I am going to do my cutting diet in the next week or two , I'm 5'11 , 215 pounds, 14% bodyfat (water tested) ,26 years old, my maintenance calories are 3,300 calories a day. I want to do about 2,900 a day spaced out to about 500 calories a meal , 6 meals and throw in some cardio eod. So based on that information what is a good ratio for my 2,900 calories a day. I was going to do close to 50% protein , 25% fat (efa's mostly) and 25% carbs (low GI like oatmeal, yams, sweet potato).

    So was thinking of doing 375 g protein (1500 calories) , 200 g carb (800 calories), and 70 g fat (630 calories). So close to 2,900 calories. Is this similar to the high carb approach you are talking about, or do you suggest even higher?

    I'm confident in my knowledge of diet but I didn't wanna overlook anything that you might see and my ocd says I need reassurance from someone thats been in the game a long time.

    If you need more info let me know like exact meals but I just wanna make sure my ratio is ok for my body (m e s o morph) and stats. And do you think it's possible to gain size still with 400 calories below maintenance with heavy lifting still.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    When you say higher carb approach, exactly how high Nark?

    For instance I am going to do my cutting diet in the next week or two , I'm 5'11 , 215 pounds, 14% bodyfat (water tested) ,26 years old, my maintenance calories are 3,300 calories a day. I want to do about 2,900 a day spaced out to about 500 calories a meal , 6 meals and throw in some cardio eod. So based on that information what is a good ratio for my 2,900 calories a day. I was going to do close to 50% protein , 25% fat (efa's mostly) and 25% carbs (low GI like oatmeal, yams, sweet potato).

    So was thinking of doing 375 g protein (1500 calories) , 200 g carb (800 calories), and 70 g fat (630 calories). So close to 2,900 calories. Is this similar to the high carb approach you are talking about, or do you suggest even higher?

    I'm confident in my knowledge of diet but I didn't wanna overlook anything that you might see and my ocd says I need reassurance from someone thats been in the game a long time.

    If you need more info let me know like exact meals but I just wanna make sure my ratio is ok for my body (m e s o morph) and stats. And do you think it's possible to gain size still with 400 calories below maintenance with heavy lifting still.
    depending highly on where your fats come from, it wouldn't be necessary to cut with that amount. your caloric needs are similar to mine but you should really develop your diet plan around your LBM. figure that by subtracting your body fat (many would see more success in dieting if they got their body fat tested or received a reputable guess from someone). i'm guessing slightly above the 2500 calorie number???

    a different approach would involve cycling your cabs higher and lower nearly everyday. this takes planning, but on higher days you would probably be around the 400g area and on lower days you may sink below 200g. for example... on your higher carbs days if you consumed just 400g of carbs and 200g of protein that would put you around the 2400 calorie mark, and the amount of fat present in your lean meats would put you over the 2500 mark for that day. therefore, if you slightly tweak the amounts of carbs and proteins on other days your body will constantly be stressed and be forced to work your own body fat into the mix. preservation of muscle mass and fat loss can occur simultaneously, and in my experience a pro/carb diet does this most effectively.

    if you do see the need to substitute fats, you could eat a pro/fat meal before bed, but it isn't as necessary as some believe. this higher carb/carb cycling approach also does wonders for you in the gym. on higher days it is a good idea to hit the gym. your workouts shouldn't suffer as many do during cutters due to the lack of energy. this will help you preserve size and maintain strength. previously i have cut for a straight six weeks using this approach and have gained strength in many of my lifts during that time. it also PRIMES you for bulking since you don't have subsequent loss of strength.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    When you say higher carb approach, exactly how high Nark?
    At the core of the diet?

    45% of total calories.

    This shifts to 35% during times of carb cycling.

    ...but 45% at core.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    For instance I am going to do my cutting diet in the next week or two , I'm 5'11 , 215 pounds, 14% bodyfat (water tested) ,26 years old, my maintenance calories are 3,300 calories a day. I want to do about 2,900 a day spaced out to about 500 calories a meal , 6 meals and throw in some cardio eod.
    You calculated your maintenance as 3,300?

    I'm assuming you used the HB formula... as opposed to the KM formula... correct?

    i.e. your calculations are based on total weight and activity as opposed to lean weight. Yes?

    Clarify this before I comment on your kcals further... Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    So based on that information what is a good ratio for my 2,900 calories a day. I was going to do close to 50% protein , 25% fat (efa's mostly) and 25% carbs (low GI like oatmeal, yams, sweet potato).
    1. Why so much fat?
    2. Why these ratios?

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    So was thinking of doing 375 g protein (1500 calories) , 200 g carb (800 calories), and 70 g fat (630 calories). So close to 2,900 calories. Is this similar to the high carb approach you are talking about, or do you suggest even higher?
    Higher.

    Lower fat slightly.. Lower Protein slightly.. Increase carbs slightly.

    When stagnation is reached... either go tru a depletion phase, or implement carb cycling.

    Protein is kept constant during either protocol.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    I'm confident in my knowledge of diet but I didn't wanna overlook anything that you might see and my ocd says I need reassurance from someone thats been in the game a long time.
    Well... you do seem quite competent.

    But there're always alternative approaches.

    Consistency is a word used a lot in this sport/lifestyle...

    Used mainly with regard to sticking to a set path.

    This is a limited use of the term however... because w/ regard to performance-mediated dieting, 'consistency' addresses the consistent (for lack of a better word) application of change... to stay ahead of the progressive-developmental curve.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    If you need more info let me know like exact meals but I just wanna make sure my ratio is ok for my body (m e s o morph) and stats. And do you think it's possible to gain size still with 400 calories below maintenance with heavy lifting still.
    We'll address this later in the thread.

    I'll state from the beginning however that I don't believe in 'sub-maintenance' type diets.

    Food intake is directly co-related to performance.

    Ergo, sub-maintenance diets negatively effect performance.

    Drops in performance equate to drops in lean tissue.

    An over-simplification on my part... but a reality.

    Food intake is the last factor i manipulate when i'm cutting.

    -CNS
    Last edited by Narkissos; 04-23-2008 at 01:28 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Food intake is the last factor i manipulate when i'm cutting.

    -CNS
    Nark, so you would recommend not dropping below maintenance calories while cutting and just mainly manipulating macros to save (and even possibly add more) lean tissue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    At the core of the diet?

    45% of total calories.

    This shifts to 35% during times of carb cycling.

    ...but 45% at core.
    Sounds good, also I think I'm fairly carb sensitive do you think I should take this into a account?

    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    You calculated your maintenance as 3,300?

    I'm assuming you used the HB formula... as opposed to the KM formula... correct?

    i.e. your calculations are based on total weight and activity as opposed to lean weight. Yes?

    Clarify this before I comment on your kcals further... Thanks.
    Yes I calculated it using the HB formula, with moderate activity. My LBM is 185 pounds, have 30 pounds of fat btw.

    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    1. Why so much fat?
    2. Why these ratios?
    1. I didn't think 70 grams of fat if it was mostly EFA's was too much? I mean I can go to 20-30 but wouldn't that be bare minimum?

    2. I like to keep the protein as half my intake to preserve and build muscle as much as possible and keep my metabolism at a decent rate. and 25/25 on the carb/fat just so I didn't go to high on one or the other.




    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post


    We'll address this later in the thread.

    I'll state from the beginning however that I don't believe in 'sub-maintenance' type diets.

    Food intake is directly co-related to performance.

    Ergo, sub-maintenance diets negatively effect performance.

    Drops in performance equate to drops in lean tissue.

    An over-simplification on my part... but a reality.

    Food intake is the last factor i manipulate when i'm cutting.

    -CNS
    Ya when you have time I would definitely like to hear more about this in detail and also your views on size and sub maintenance.


    I was even thinking of sticking to maintenance and just adding cardio but that is going to take longer even though I will probably keep more muscle. This one is directly for summer and not long term. But I am thinking of doing the junior nationals in Pasadena for 09'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    Sounds good, also I think I'm fairly carb sensitive do you think I should take this into a account?

    personally it depends on what carbs you are sensitive to. tubers, starchy carbs, or others. Seeing as this thread consists of a lower fat diet, I don't think you should have to worry about your carb sensitivity. The reason is the concept of cycling. You will have a refeed day and maintenance day and a lower carb day.

    Yes I calculated it using the HB formula, with moderate activity. My LBM is 185 pounds, have 30 pounds of fat btw.


    you should reevaluate your caloric needs based on your LBM and not your total body mass. You want to consistently feed the tissue that keeps your metabolism active. And that shouldn't include the fat tissue.

    1. I didn't think 70 grams of fat if it was mostly EFA's was too much? I mean I can go to 20-30 but wouldn't that be bare minimum?

    again, some follow that approach, we do not. And yes, don't worry about lowering your fats. If you can stick to say, broccoli, and maybe some potatoes, those carb sources would be excellent choices, and when they encompass the majority of your daily calorie needs they keep glycogen stores up.

    2. I like to keep the protein as half my intake to preserve and build muscle as much as possible and keep my metabolism at a decent rate. and 25/25 on the carb/fat just so I didn't go to high on one or the other.


    Basically the idea is to use a ratio of 50/50 carbs/protein. Fat can be used to keep you full, but shouldn't be supplemented into meals in high amounts.



    Ya when you have time I would definitely like to hear more about this in detail and also your views on size and sub maintenance.

    i know you want Nark's opinion, but myself I don't see a need to eat at a sub maintenance level if you base your caloric needs off of your LBM. You will probably hear that a lot in this thread if you follow it, but it really shows great results both on paper and in the real world applications. The ability to stay full, and keep any and all strength and size gains is very attainable following this kind of approach, you just need to find the correct carbs and varying protein choices.

    I was even thinking of sticking to maintenance and just adding cardio but that is going to take longer even though I will probably keep more muscle. This one is directly for summer and not long term. But I am thinking of doing the junior nationals in Pasadena for 09'.
    staying at a maintenance level for your LBM and adding cardio to a consistent weight training program is exactly what this kind of approach is based around, the performance athlete.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    Sounds good, also I think I'm fairly carb sensitive do you think I should take this into a account?
    I don't believe in carb-sensitivity. I only believe in poor carb selection...and poor food combinations in general.

    The problem with athletes I find is that they eat for indulgence, as opposed to performance.

    Guys know which foods cause negative reactions in their bodies, yet they continue to ingest them because they've conditioned their minds to think that they can't structure a diet without it.

    Often i see posts like these:

    "I don't see a problem with whole grain bread.. It just causes a little bloat".

    *DING DING DING*

    Bloat, which isn't related to mineral content, IS A PROBLEM.

    /end caps-mediated rant

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    Yes I calculated it using the HB formula, with moderate activity. My LBM is 185 pounds, have 30 pounds of fat btw.
    I'm not going to re-calculate your BMR/TDEE using the KM formula.

    What i would advise however is that when you get leaner, you take the time and do so.

    It will make all the difference.

    Heck.. I'd do it right now if I were you... even though the difference will be miniscule.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    1. I didn't think 70 grams of fat if it was mostly EFA's was too much? I mean I can go to 20-30 but wouldn't that be bare minimum?
    Adjust your overall fat allotment to be reflective of your kcal requirements.

    Fat is fat in the overall scheme of things.

    Ergo, if you are consuming too many calories (regardless of EFAs being the major contributor), you will get fat.

    ...or you will curtail your fat-loss.

    an FYI: we don't deal with set gram amounts.. We deal with percentages.

    20% of total kcals is a good place to start.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    2. I like to keep the protein as half my intake to preserve and build muscle as much as possible and keep my metabolism at a decent rate. and 25/25 on the carb/fat just so I didn't go to high on one or the other.
    That's middle of the road.

    Decide what role you macronutrients play.

    Protein: growth and repair**
    Carbs: energy etc.**
    Fat: recovery, hormone synthesis**

    Take your protein too high.. and you supply an inefficient energy source... same with fats.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    Ya when you have time I would definitely like to hear more about this in detail and also your views on size and sub maintenance.
    What about the two?

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    I was even thinking of sticking to maintenance and just adding cardio but that is going to take longer even though I will probably keep more muscle.
    Keeping more muscle is imperative.

    Quote Originally Posted by Beefkake31 View Post
    This one is directly for summer and not long term. But I am thinking of doing the junior nationals in Pasadena for 09'.
    Ah I see.

    Well... my contest prep normally falls during summer.

    By the middle of the prep i'm 'in shape'... And i don't cut calories particularly low. I consume .75-1 gr of protein per lb of LBM + 200 gr carbs or thereabouts...and no supplemented fats ('cept for lecithin and occasionally flax or fish oil.. and generally these are added only when lethargy sets in, which is infrequently).

    So i would say, bumping caloric expenditure is the preferred approach.

    Even if your goals are short-term.


    -CNS


    **NB: Yes I know these are gross over statements. But necessary given time constraints

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    Ohhhh finally what all dieters was waiting for!!!!!
    What do someone need more than some free diet advices from two of the best diet mentors in AR???
    You are both some of the good guys

    Great thread, truly

    CL

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckLee View Post
    Ohhhh finally what all dieters was waiting for!!!!!
    What do someone need more than some free diet advices from two of the best diet mentors in AR???
    You are both some of the good guys

    Great thread, truly

    CL
    we hope so.

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    Good stuff.

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    Rock on brothers... I'm in...

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    Rock on......very kind of you,Nark is a master in this niche,the daddy.

    Apart from BCCA,do you use any other amino acids in your weaponry?

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    Quote Originally Posted by goose4 View Post
    Rock on......very kind of you,Nark is a master in this niche,the daddy.
    Thanks for the kind words buddy.

    Quote Originally Posted by goose4 View Post
    Apart from BCCA,do you use any other amino acids in your weaponry?
    No.

    Outside of BCAAs, I've use straight (full-spectrum) aminos + dessicated liver during contest prep... but no individual aminos.

    I'm looking in to Leucine... But I cannot comment on it as yet, because I haven't been able to do a controlled study on myself.

    I have one client currently running it pre and post workout... So, stay tuned.

    -CNS

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Thanks for the kind words buddy.



    No.

    Outside of BCAAs, I've use straight (full-spectrum) aminos + dessicated liver during contest prep... but no individual aminos.

    I'm looking in to Leucine... But I cannot comment on it as yet, because I haven't been able to do a controlled study on myself.

    I have one client currently running it pre and post workout... So, stay tuned.

    -CNS
    i can't quote word for word because i don't remember exactly waht was said, but I believe Giants11 had a study that leucine may be able to begin some of the protein synthesis processes by itself. i'll get a hold of him ad ask him for it, or at least the abstract that contained that info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by novastepp View Post
    i can't quote word for word because i don't remember exactly waht was said, but I believe Giants11 had a study that leucine may be able to begin some of the protein synthesis processes by itself. i'll get a hold of him ad ask him for it, or at least the abstract that contained that info.
    Yea I've read the literature.. That's what piqued my interest.

    Well that, and having read some respected opinions on it.

    ..Namely those of, the now retired Steroid.com vet, Pinnacle...and later on, that of Layne Norton.

    I believe Layne's thesis/publication was on this.

    Feel free to post the Abstract when you get it.

    I'm sure many of the guys here will be very interested.

    -CNS

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Feel free to post the Abstract when you get it.

    I'm sure many of the guys here will be very interested.

    -CNS
    Ah... why wait?


    Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise
    Layne E. Norton and Donald K. Layman

    High-performance physical activity and postexercise recovery lead to significant changes in amino acid and protein metabolism in skeletal muscle. Central to these changes is an increase in the metabolism of the BCAA leucine.

    During exercise, muscle protein synthesis decreases together with a net increase in protein degradation and stimulation of BCAA oxidation. The decrease in protein synthesis is associated with inhibition of translation initiation factors 4E and 4G and ribosomal protein S6 under regulatory controls of intracellular insulin signaling and leucine concentrations.

    BCAA oxidation increases through activation of the branched-chain {alpha}-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKDH). BCKDH activity increases with exercise, reducing plasma and intracellular leucine concentrations. After exercise, recovery of muscle protein synthesis requires dietary protein or BCAA to increase tissue levels of leucine in order to release the inhibition of the initiation factor 4 complex through activation of the protein kinase mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR).

    Leucine's effect on mTOR is synergistic with insulin via the phosphoinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway. Together, insulin and leucine allow skeletal muscle to coordinate protein synthesis with physiological state and dietary intake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Thanks for the kind words buddy.



    No.

    Outside of BCAAs, I've use straight (full-spectrum) aminos + dessicated liver during contest prep... but no individual aminos.

    I'm looking in to Leucine... But I cannot comment on it as yet, because I haven't been able to do a controlled study on myself.

    I have one client currently running it pre and post workout... So, stay tuned.

    -CNS
    Well I have more of an individual taste for amino acids as I buy them in bulk in the kilo,huge savings.I use 3,which 3 would you choose here? lets see if we differ,LOL.....doses under 3 grams i cap them,higher than that back in the throat and down it with water

    If you check out the BCCA one its says `You can increase the effectiveness of BCAAs by consuming 10mg of Vitamin B6 with every 10g of BCAA.` Is this valid mate?
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    Quote Originally Posted by goose4 View Post
    Well I have more of an individual taste for amino acids as I buy them in bulk in the kilo
    I recalled you saying that in the past

    Quote Originally Posted by goose4 View Post
    If you check out the BCCA one its says `You can increase the effectiveness of BCAAs by consuming 10mg of Vitamin B6 with every 10g of BCAA.` Is this valid mate?

    [url]ht]
    The b-complex vits, aside from being the 'stress complex' is primarily used for the release of energy from food...Correct?

    Afterall... that's the primary reason i push the supplementation of the b-complex to all my clients.

    Each individual b-vitamin has a specific role.

    It just so happens that b6 is involved the transport of amino acids.

    Digging through my references:

    The first naturally occurring form of vitamin B-6 was isolated in 1938. It has the structure, confirmed by chemical synthesis (1939), of 3-hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridine (I; R = -CH2OH). The trivial name "pyridoxine", proposed for this compound by P. György, came into general use as a synonym for "vitamin B-6". Two other natural compounds possessing vitamin B-6 activity detected in 1944 and recognized as the aldehyde, or 4-formyl analogue (I; R = -CHO) of pyridoxine, and the corresponding amine, or 4-aminomethyl analogue (I; R = -CH2NH2), were designated "pyridoxal" and "pyridoxamine" respectively.

    Note. The systematic name for I; R = -CH2OH, by IUPAC Organic Rule C-204.1, is 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-pyridinol.

    Within the next few years, I. C. Gunsalus, E. E. Snell, A. E. Braunstein and others demonstrated that a phosphoric derivative of pyridoxal, later identified as pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (II; R = -CHO), is the coenzyme of a large group of specific enzymes catalysing reactions of amino-group transfer, decarboxylation and other metabolic transformations of individual amino acids. In the course of enzymic transamination, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate undergoes reversible conversion into pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate (II; R = -CH2NH2), which has coenzyme activity for the aminotransferases (EC 2.6.1.-), but not for other types of vitamin B-6-dependent enzymes
    ^^There are vitamin b-6-dependant enzymes involved in process(es) related to amino uptake and use.

    Taking 10 mg of b6 with your BCAAs sounds like a plug for the sale of b6.

    Personally I have my clients use 50-100mg of b-complex in multiple meals... So it isn't necessary to supplement b6 individually IMO.

    Furthermore... the it would be more beneficial to supplement the entire complex imo.

    -CNS




    References:

    Braunstein, A. E. (1960) in The Enzymes, 2nd edn (Boyer, P. D., Lardy, H. & Myrbäck, K., eds) p. 113, Academic Press, New York.

    International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (1960) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 5581.

    "Nomenclature for Vitamins B-6 and Related Compounds" http://www.chem.qmul.ac.uk/iupac/misc/B6.html#r2
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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    I recalled you saying that in the past



    The b-complex vits, aside from being the 'stress complex' is primarily used for the release of energy from food...Correct?

    Afterall... that's the primary reason i push the supplementation of the b-complex to all my clients.

    Each individual b-vitamin has a specific role.

    It just so happens that b6 is involved the transport of amino acids.

    Digging through my references:



    ^^There are vitamin b-6-dependant enzymes involved in process(es) related to amino uptake and use.

    Taking 10 mg of b6 with your BCAAs sounds like a plug for the sale of b6.

    Personally I have my clients use 50-100mg of b-complex in multiple meals... So it isn't necessary to supplement b6 individually IMO.

    Furthermore... the it would be more beneficial to supplement the entire complex imo.

    -CNS




    References:

    Braunstein, A. E. (1960) in The Enzymes, 2nd edn (Boyer, P. D., Lardy, H. & Myrbäck, K., eds) p. 113, Academic Press, New York.

    International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (1960) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 5581.

    "Nomenclature for Vitamins B-6 and Related Compounds" [[/url]
    A brief but interesting intro to BCAA supplementation which i think everyone should read:



    -CNS

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    I recalled you saying that in the past



    The b-complex vits, aside from being the 'stress complex' is primarily used for the release of energy from food...Correct?

    Afterall... that's the primary reason i push the supplementation of the b-complex to all my clients.

    Each individual b-vitamin has a specific role.

    It just so happens that b6 is involved the transport of amino acids.

    Digging through my references:



    ^^There are vitamin b-6-dependant enzymes involved in process(es) related to amino uptake and use.


    Taking 10 mg of b6 with your BCAAs sounds like a plug for the sale of b6.

    Personally I have my clients use 50-100mg of b-complex in multiple meals... So it isn't necessary to supplement b6 individually IMO.

    Furthermore... the it would be more beneficial to supplement the entire complex imo.

    -CNS




    References:

    Braunstein, A. E. (1960) in The Enzymes, 2nd edn (Boyer, P. D., Lardy, H. & Myrbäck, K., eds) p. 113, Academic Press, New York.

    International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (1960) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 5581.

    "Nomenclature for Vitamins B-6 and Related Compounds" http://www.chem.qmul.ac.uk/iupac/misc/B6.html#r2

    B6 hinders your gains .. see this thread .. See A-Robs post about it ( post #43).. He suggest only getting about the RDA amount .. I just wanted to point this out about b-6 as I know peeps that take huge amounts of it ..

    http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...=hinders+gains

    Merc.

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    For additional reading on BCAAs and Leucine (as well as the use of food substrates in performance nutrition)... refer to these studies:

    Bassit, R. Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and the immune response of long-distance athletes. 2002.

    Blomstrand, E. Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise. 2006.

    Crowe, M. Effects of dietary leucine supplementation on exercise performance. 2006.

    Juhn, M. Popular Sports Supplements and Ergogenic Aids. 2003.

    Layman, D. The Role of Leucine in Weight Loss Diets and Glucose Homeostasis. 2003.

    Manninen, A. Hyperinsulinaemia, hyperaminoacidaemia and post-exercise muscle anabolism: the search for the optimal recovery drink. 2006.

    Mero, A. Leucine Supplementation and Intensive Training. 1999.

    Schwenk, T. When Food Becomes A Drug: Nonanabolic Nutritional Supplement Use in Athletes. 2003.

    Shimomura, Y. Exercise promotes BCAA catabolism: effects of BCAA supplementation on skeletal muscle during exercise. 2004.



    ...where accessible of course.

    -CNS

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    Sup bros?

    Ive been playing around A LOT with diets. I came up with this and am hoping to drop 2lbs a week on it.

    Please rip away, hahaha:

    CALS PRO CHO FAT
    MEAL 1:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Egg Whites 88 24 4 0
    1/2 Scoop Whey 60 12 1.5 0.5

    MEAL 2:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5

    MEAL 3: PWO
    1.5 Scoops Whey 180 36 4.5 1.5
    1 Banana 138 1.5 35 1
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14
    1/2 Cup Oats 150 5 27 2.5

    MEAL 4: PPWO
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Rice 200 5 45 0

    MEAL 5:
    4oz Chicken Breast 125 25 0 0.5
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14



    Totals: 2571 215.5 237 91

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johny-too-small View Post
    Sup bros?

    Ive been playing around A LOT with diets. I came up with this and am hoping to drop 2lbs a week on it.

    Please rip away, hahaha:

    CALS PRO CHO FAT
    MEAL 1:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Egg Whites 88 24 4 0
    1/2 Scoop Whey 60 12 1.5 0.5

    MEAL 2:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5

    MEAL 3: PWO
    1.5 Scoops Whey 180 36 4.5 1.5
    1 Banana 138 1.5 35 1
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14
    1/2 Cup Oats 150 5 27 2.5

    MEAL 4: PPWO
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Rice 200 5 45 0

    MEAL 5:
    4oz Chicken Breast 125 25 0 0.5
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14



    Totals: 2571 215.5 237 91
    age?

    weight?

    bodyfat percentage?

    daily activity?

    duration of training sessions?

    Type of training undertaken?

    Those numbers which you've provided alone mean nothing.

    -CNS

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    age? 31

    weight? 193

    bodyfat percentage? 10% (clipped last week)

    daily activity? moderate (3 on 1 off, 7-10min. hard cardio pwo)

    duration of training sessions? 45ish

    Type of training undertaken? Mr. USA (Phil..)

    Those numbers which you've provided alone mean nothing.

    -CNS
    here ya are

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johny-too-small View Post
    Sup bros?

    Ive been playing around A LOT with diets. I came up with this and am hoping to drop 2lbs a week on it.

    Please rip away, hahaha:

    CALS PRO CHO FAT
    MEAL 1:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Egg Whites 88 24 4 0
    1/2 Scoop Whey 60 12 1.5 0.5

    MEAL 2:
    1 Cup Oats 300 10 54 5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5

    MEAL 3: PWO
    1.5 Scoops Whey 180 36 4.5 1.5
    1 Banana 138 1.5 35 1
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14
    1/2 Cup Oats 150 5 27 2.5

    MEAL 4: PPWO
    6oz Tuna 175 37.5 0 2.5
    1 Tbs Olive Oil 120 0 0 14
    1 Cup Rice 200 5 45 0

    MEAL 5:
    4oz Chicken Breast 125 25 0 0.5
    1oz Whole Almonds 160 6 6 14



    Totals: 2571 215.5 237 91
    Update:

    HOLY CRAP! Im amazed that I used to set up my meals like this. I actually like the macros that I wrote, however, many of my food choices and timing are all wrong. Its an okay diet, but far from what I consider now to be good. No wonder things didnt really start changing until I made corrections.

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    Ok, sorry to high-jack a bit here. So are you guys saying to use LBM when calculating maintenance calories?
    Last edited by abbot138; 04-23-2008 at 01:35 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abbot138 View Post
    Ok, sorry to high-jack a bit here. So are you guys saying to use, LBM when calculating maintenance calories?
    Yes.

    Fat is metabolically active to a very minor degree.

    Ergo it would be erroneous to calculate your caloric requirements by factoring in pounds and pounds of non-contributory tissue.**

    -CNS




    **NB: This (re: fat being 'non-contributory') is another over-simplification on my part. It serves to augment an easy explanation of this argument's core concepts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Yes.

    Fat is metabolically active to a very minor degree.

    Ergo it would be erroneous to calculate your caloric requirements by factoring in pounds and pounds of non-contributory tissue.**

    -CNS


    **NB: This (re: fat being 'non-contributory') is another over-simplification on my part. It serves to augment an easy explanation of this argument's core concepts.

    For reference:

    The Harris-Benedict formula calculates BMR based on total body weight

    BMR:

    Men: BMR = 66 + (13.7 X wt in kg) + (5 X ht in cm) - (6.8 X age in years)

    Women: BMR = 655 + (9.6 X wt in kg) + (1.8 X ht in cm) - (4.7 X age in years)

    Then, using the BMR, the TDEE is calculated...using an activity multiplier:

    Activity Multiplier:

    Sedentary = BMR X 1.2 (little or no exercise, desk job)
    Lightly active = BMR X 1.375 (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/wk)
    Mod. active = BMR X 1.55 (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk)
    Very active = BMR X 1.725 (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk)
    Extr. active = BMR X 1.9 (hard daily exercise/sports & physical job or 2X day training)

    **That being said... we use the Katch-McArdle Formula**



    The Katch-McArdle formula calculates BMR based on lean body weight.

    BMR:

    BMR (men and women) = 370 + (21.6 X lean mass in kg)


    Then, using the BMR, TDEE is calculated using the activity multiplier:

    Activity Multiplier:

    Sedentary = BMR X 1.2 (little or no exercise, desk job)
    Lightly active = BMR X 1.375 (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/wk)
    Mod. active = BMR X 1.55 (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk)
    Very active = BMR X 1.725 (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk)
    Extr. active = BMR X 1.9 (hard daily exercise/sports & physical job or 2X day training)



    -CNS

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    Good stuff. Thanks.

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    hell ya! I'll be coming up with a real lean bulk in the next couple weeks and I'm gonna need some advice from the diet experts!

    good thread guys, ill be in here all the time. Another 2.5 weeks of cutting for me

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    Hey Nark...I as well noticed Pinn was big on Leucine. But what do you think the benefit is to taking out the valine and isoleucine from BCAA's and just using leucine.

    Why not all 3? Leucine is going to comprise 50% of it by weight anyhow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C_Bino View Post
    Hey Nark...I as well noticed Pinn was big on Leucine.
    Yes. He still is. I've kept in contact with him.

    Quote Originally Posted by C_Bino View Post
    But what do you think the benefit is to taking out the valine and isoleucine from BCAA's and just using leucine.

    Why not all 3? Leucine is going to comprise 50% of it by weight anyhow.
    It has been proposed that leucine alone is more effective for the purpose of stimulating protein synthesis than either of the 3 BCAAs alone.. or the combination of the 3 v.s. an equivalent amount of leucine.

    On the flip side, the anti-leucine advocates quote studies which denote that the sole application of leucine will deplete plasma levels of the other two BCAAs.

    What these proponents fail to state is these studies were done in an extended fasted state... Ergo, they are inapplicable to the pre-w/o (or even pwo) use of leucine.

    The noteworthy conclusion is that leucine alone may give you more bang for your buck.

    -CNS



    References:

    Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise. Norton L.E., Layman D. K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post


    It has been proposed that leucine alone is more effective for the purpose of stimulating protein synthesis than either of the 3 BCAAs alone.. or the combination of the 3 v.s. an equivalent amount of leucine.

    On the flip side, the anti-leucine advocates quote studies which denote that the sole application of leucine will deplete plasma levels of the other two BCAAs.

    What these proponents fail to state is these studies were done in an extended fasted state... Ergo, they are inapplicable to the pre-w/o (or even pwo) use of leucine.

    The noteworthy conclusion is that leucine alone may give you more bang for your buck.

    -CNS



    References:

    Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise. Norton L.E., Layman D. K.
    Nark, few questions about this topic lately have brought it back to light. so any new conclusions being made? or any advice you would like to give on your experiences?

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    Quote Originally Posted by novastepp View Post
    Nark, few questions about this topic lately have brought it back to light. so any new conclusions being made? or any advice you would like to give on your experiences?
    Not at this time...no.

    I've been managing so many projects that i was unable to start my BCAA fast and other related experiments.

    Stayed tuned however, as the year is not yet over.

    -C

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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    Not at this time...no.

    I've been managing so many projects that i was unable to start my BCAA fast and other related experiments.

    Stayed tuned however, as the year is not yet over.

    -C
    you rascal.

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    Stunning response,very technical analysis as always,pure science.Need to reconsider things on the b complex,the Proposal of leucine is very interesting too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goose4 View Post
    Stunning response,very technical analysis as always,pure science.Need to reconsider things on the b complex,the Proposal of leucine is very interesting too.
    Np mate.

    This thread is where science meets real world experience.

    I will not pretend that I know the answer to all questions... because chances are, I don't.

    I will however try to answer as many as possible...as honestly as possible, and as detailed as possible.

    Hopefully people read the entire thread as it progresses so that not too much has to be repeated.

    Keep the questions coming.

    -CNS

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    Hi Narkissos
    i was using 2iu of HGH for 8weeks and now ive upped it to 5iu of HGH 5 on 2 off 400mg of deca per week 250mg primo depot 20mg danabol daily50mg of t4 before bedtime

    i am shredding body fat none stop and i dont know why

    My diet consists of
    730am
    oats in the morning with 2 scoops of protien
    10am
    fish and rice or cheicken and rice
    12pm
    fish and rice or chicken and rice
    2pm or 230pm
    same as above
    5pm
    same as above
    PWO
    1 scoop of protien
    3 scoops of pure carb no suger
    30 mins after PWO
    chicken and rice or fish
    before bed
    4 or 5 mince chicken or beef balls

    i weigh 83kgs 175cms
    dont get me wrong i look great but i should be putting on more size

    help me please mate
    what else do i need

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    I must state prior to responding to this... That this is not a drug thread.

    It is a performance nutrition thread primarily.

    So what you're on, while important, is only of secondary importance.

    Quote Originally Posted by mr747 View Post
    Hi Narkissos
    i was using 2iu of HGH for 8weeks and now ive upped it to 5iu of HGH 5 on 2 off 400mg of deca per week 250mg primo depot 20mg danabol daily 50mg of t4 before bedtime
    I'm sure you mean 'mcg'.

    And only 50 mcg of t4?

    Are you sure you're using t4 as opposed to t3?

    (I'm aware that t4 is the norm for HGH use... but the dose your incorporating is a bit on the low side... So clarify thanks)

    Quote Originally Posted by mr747 View Post
    i am shredding body fat none stop and i dont know why
    Well.. You are running androgens, plus a thyroid hormone, and a peptide.. plus a clean diet

    I'd look at the your overall kcal intake if i were you.

    Quote Originally Posted by mr747 View Post
    My diet consists of
    730am
    oats in the morning with 2 scoops of protien
    10am
    fish and rice or cheicken and rice
    12pm
    fish and rice or chicken and rice
    2pm or 230pm
    same as above
    5pm
    same as above
    PWO
    1 scoop of protien
    3 scoops of pure carb no suger
    30 mins after PWO
    chicken and rice or fish
    before bed
    4 or 5 mince chicken or beef balls

    i weigh 83kgs 175cms
    These numbers tell me nothing to be honest.

    How much protein are you getting per meal?

    How many carbs?

    How much fat?

    How much cardio are you doing, and how many times per week...and when?

    How regularly are you weight-training? etc.

    Quote Originally Posted by mr747 View Post
    dont get me wrong i look great but i should be putting on more size
    Are you not gaining.. or are you not gaining fast enough for your likes?

    Quote Originally Posted by mr747 View Post
    help me please mate
    what else do i need
    See above.

    -CNS

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