Recent content by polishedbrass

If you really want to have a look at an in depth analysis of steady state vs. Interval training you might want to have a look at this article series: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/steady-state-versus-interval-training-introduction.html And this one...

Effects of Soy Protein and Soybean Isoflavones on Thyroid Function in Healthy Adults and Hypothyroid Patients – Research Review Problems only start when soy intake is exersive. A moderate portion of soy is not going to do anything and is in fact a high quality source of protein.

So first you point at the steroid being the culprit and then you list 4 different causes/remedies without any knowledge or diagnosis of this man? You have absolutely no idea what is causing it outside him stating he had hormonal medication. So suggesting he should increase his cholesterol intake...

It's funny how T-nation always needs to include surge recovery drink or anaconda somewhere in their articles and advice... It's a site designed to sell their supplements. (And by the way check this article on the comparison between Surge and Chocolat milk for post workout nutrition...

So you claim to have lost 2 pounds a day. That equals about 7000 kcal deficit a day were it 40 lbs of fat. For a 220 lbs individual that would require running TWO marathons every day. (Or running 1.5 marathon and eating nothing at all) So those numbers are hardly realistic in any way. Even...

I'm sorry to go against some grain here but the articles mentioned and the advice on supplements is just not going to get anyone anywhere. First of: The anabolic diet is just utter poppycock I'm sorry to say. Yes, adequate levels of fat with at least a certain portion of saturated fats will...

Not really. Read up on intermittent fasting. I suggest starting at leangains.com. Also the idea that you have to have breakfast to 'start your metabolism' is thoroughly outdated. As well as the idea that you have to have a light dinner because you do not burn anything in the evening. Calorie...

The fact that they do not contain any calories (or rather, contain < 1 calories) is due to the fact that the sweeteners used are MUCH sweeter than sucrose. For example Aspartame is 200x the sweetness of sucrose. It does contain calories but you will need only 1/200st of the amount of sucrose...

Diet soda's are better than regular soda's because they contain no calories. The debate about sweeteners like aspartame and health is another story. Green tea will only have a very marginal effect on fatloss. Best will be a combination of green tea and caffeine taken 3 times a day, but don't...

Hmm, I just use Propecia. Used it for 3 years now and the balding seems to have completely stopped. Was getting bald pretty rapidly. The propecia is payed back by the insurance, so it's free. For myself I don't see the need to spend money on creams. Wouldn't want to think about having to put...

I use IF (intemittent fasting) because it helps me with hunger and concentration. My mind is remarkably clear while fasting. This essentially means you fast for 16-18 hours a day and eat for the remaining 6-8 hours. Check: www.leangains.com Also most if not all of the health benefits derived...

This man has done the most thorough research on dietary protein in relation to sports/bodybuilding yet (The Protein Book) Most all your questions relating the topic will be answered here:Protein articles (If you need more you're gonna have to buy the book ;)) But to get to the heart of the...

My reply was in no way a hijack of this thread, but I will not go into argument with Exiled anymore. I was trying to prevent someone from making the mistake of using the sauna for fat loss purposes and the claim that you should use your mental fortitude to sit in there for as long as you can...

1. Bad advice is not good advice. 2. You have absolutely no idea who I am, so your point about experience is pretty funny, also when one brings no arguments to the table. 3. That you have trained mma, does not make you an expert of any kind. Sauna helped you lose weight by shedding water...

No No one really needs or should lift more than 3 days a week while dieting. Get on a full body routine 2-3x a week to begin with. Focus on compound movements (Bench, Squat, Deadlift, Press, Chins, Dips, Rows...) forget isolation for now. You can add some cardio on off days or after the...