Guest Forum: Dr. John Berardi

Phil,

Online grad programs?

I think they give you a MUCH lower quality of grad education.

If it’s the best you can do, perhaps it’s better than nothing.

But if you’re really serious about getting the most out of grad school (rather than just getting the diploma) then you should investigate “real” grad school.

Bottom line - Im a big fan of authentic experiences in life. You simply won’t get the full experiences you’re meant to have if you’re unwilling to re-tool your life to accomodate and support the genuine path.

Hi Dr. Berardi

1st of all I would like to thank you for putting out that awesome ? No Nonsense Nutrition ? DVD. That DVD is like a bible to me! This passed summer I was going to compete in a Mr. Russia fitness model competition. I needed to look good, so my friend and trainer Xavier recommend for me to try your methods of leaning down. So we purchased the DVD and went from there. In about 6 weeks I was 20lbs lighter, I felt healthy, happy and satisfied with my build. So thank you for that!

I am currently training for a Fitness Model Expo competition that?s going to be happening in June ?05. I am currently 5’11" 217lbs at about 12% BF. My goal right now and for the next 5 month is to pack on as much lean muscle mass as possible while keeping my BF% as is. In the last 2 weeks i went from 214lbs to 217lbs. I noticed a little gain of softness around my face and abdominal area, as well as around my pecs. How should I be attacking this bulking up phase that I?m in right now, I?ve started back in Sept. If you would like the details of my current nutrition and training plan, let me know i will post it up or e-mail it to you. You can also see my thread on here at this link.
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=514501

Thank you

Ruslan

Invincible…

  1. Why do lifters need so much vitamin C.

Do they?

Here are my thoughts

http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/reviews/vitamin_c.htm

  1. What are your opinions on calorie cycling to keep hormones in peak condition and the body on it’s toes?

I prefer slow and steady to win the race AND ONLY IF IT"S NOT WORKING do we fool with cycling etc. When in doubt use the simplest method! Then, and only if the simplest method doesnt work, do you make it more complex!

  1. If you’re strictly following a ME Reloaded type protocol, in which you’re eating <10g of fat over ~8 hours (two pre-wo, ~6 post), even longer if you then go to bed, what effect does this have on the digestion of fat-soluble vitamins (A D E K) that are absorbed with the help of dietary fat?

I don’t think it’s a problem. (Thats my way of saying the answer would be take too much time to include here however I may write an article about this).

BTW, glad you like the training stuff! We’ll have more of that coming up for sure. Actually the smart ass from above (Carter Schoffer) should be publishing some training articles here in the near future. He’s the SL S&C guru and he’s good!

crowbar,

I might be having a mentally challenged moment - but what’s PCT?

Atreides

Im American.

I get deported in January.

Texas chicks are hot (temperature-wise, but looks-wise too).

In Texas there are lots of cows.

I can ride my motorcycle year-round in Texas.

I always wanted a cowboy hat.

I figure if I live in Texas I can figure out once and for all who shot JR.

I’ll be teaching at the University of Texas at Austin.

I hope to spend the school year in Texas and summers back in Toronto.

Dermo,

Im not sure why - for the same calorie content - there is less fiber in non-dried beans.

As far as baking fiber, I really don’t know. I could do a web search on this but - then again - so could you. :slight_smile:

Simon,

Interesting article topic - can I use your girlfriend’s friends as study subjects? If they look anything like the girl in the pic you sent (Im assuming that’s your girlfriend), I’d be glad to do a thorough assessment with them. You have good taste in women, my friend :wink:

As far as diabetics, my 7 habits article would help diabetics tremendously. Type 2 diabetics get into trouble precisely because they don’t follow the good nutrition habits we take to be true.

If they start, their problems will reverse themselves.

Alexander.

Increasing energy flux means increasing both expenditure and intake so that you’re at a new energy balance much higher than you were prior.

For example let’s say you’re eating 2500kcal and burning 2500.

To increase flux you need to eat 3500 and burn 3500. With the higher flux you’ll be leaner and stronger at the new balance.

To increase your calorie expenditure, do more high contractile speed and force stuff.

Sled dragging is great. But don’t forget to do some really rate of contraction stuff (sled dragging is slow relative to what Im talking about).

15-30second cycle sprints at 150rpm is more like what I’m saying.

Will 42,

Use 1.5 servings Surge during and 1.5 after and you’re golden!

Or you could use 1 during and 1 after and make up the additional kcal during the rest of the day (just make sure you do so!)

LJ,

Sorry for misreading the question.

I would say that doing the same thing day in and day out is ok. Just make sure to mix it up once in a while.

Every 6 months or so I change my meals entirely to mix it up.

Dr. B:

Now I’m VERY curious about what the “flack” was about!

< 10 grams of carbs for P+F meals…

< 5 grams of fat for P+C meals…

It’s worked pretty darn good for me and many others! (And after a while, you can do it without really thinking about it!)

So…what was the nature of some hacks criticism???

Mufasa

Andrew,
The best way to clean out h pylori?

Go to a doc who doesn’t mind looking at your poop! Me, I chose a different career - for a reason!

Protein cycling…

Not a big fan…

See earlier response…Keep it as simple as possible until it stops working.

Wha Wha What’s up Doc,

These Q/A are great and have a compounding effect on everyone I’m sure. Well done JB.

Why is most lunch meat bad?

and,

if you have a 1st degree AC Sprain does it cause any muscle imbalance or muscle/shoulder problems? Is there anything you can do to supplement it with calcium and/or glucosamine to force it to heal faster immediately after the injury occurs. My friend was wrestling and got tossed on his shoulder recently. I told him I would ask while hes out of town and call him.

I have an *important question now…

I am always looking for ways to become more coordinated and athletic. I already have good hands when it comes to catching footballs, but on occasion I still drop a few balls that I get upset about. What exercises can I do that will allow me never drop balls?(become a freak literally) Power Drive has helped my focus but as you mentioned athletes may need more than the two servings? How much more to really have a great impact?

Thanks Doc

-Get Lifted

LJ,

Creatine timing isnt important. Add it to Surge or whatever.

As far as bikes…Right now I’ve got an old Yamaha XS11 but as soon as I set foot in Austin Im heading to the BMW dealer and picking up the new GS1200. That bike kicks ass.

(I’ve ridden a wide variety of bikes…Vulcans, Fat Boys, Sportsters, Heritage Softails, Old and New BMWs, Triumph, etc and my all round fav is the BMW GS series).

Russhyn

It sounds like you don’t need much help from me. Use the DVD concepts (The Science Link Individualization - Outcome Based Decision Making) and you’re golden!

Glad you liked the DVD

Mufasa,

Lots of hacks talked about it being non-scientific, blah, blah, blah.

Well, I’ve never said ME was scientifically verified. I love science. It’s what I do.

But sometimes I make conjecture too.

ME worked out well!

Ok guys, got errands to run…Im out for a bunch of hours.

Don’t bombard me with too many questions.

Im might start getting nasty with my answers :wink:

Dr. B:

Will you be working with any specific Teams (football, track, etc.) at UT?

What classes will you teach?

Those students at UT are going to be DAMN lucky to have you! (Sorry, OU!!!)

LOL!

Mufasa