Like you, I was attracted to Philosophy by Ayn Rand (I was about 25 when I first read her though). After devouring everything she ever wrote I became a “bit” dogmatic, but the fire was lit. I kept searching for different ideas and eventually read all the biggies (Nietszche, Kant, Shopenhauer, Locke, etc.) Each time an idea made sense I would adopt it as my crede, but each eventually hammered a blow in developing my thinking and setting me on the path to “seeking the truth” as banal as it sounds. It’s odd how reading such disparate presentations of the truth fosters independent thought.
I recently finished The Grapes of Wrath for the second time and was again floored by Steinbeck’s almost melodic prose. I even throw in some “junk” like Steven King once in a while.
I’m currently re-reading the ancients (Socrates and Aristotle) and am amazed that these guys had is so “right” 2500 years ago and are virtually ignored today. I also mix in novels and biographies (I especially like Dostoevsky’s insights into human nature). I keep running across Popper and Jung while reading articles, so they’re next on my list.
Sorry for the hijack, I won’t distract the thread from the golden nutrition information any longer. I just don’t have the opportunity to discuss books and philosophy very often (working as an engineer).
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…
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What is typically considered to be high when it comes to carbs? Just an average number will do (in grams). Is 100 grams high? Is 500 grams high? Is 25 grams low?
Hey JB, I too have to say thanks for taking the time to do this.
Question 1: I follow your ME and LL’s Temporal Nutrition guidelines. If I do a low intensity energy systems session an hour after breakfast would it be wise to make breakfast a PF meal in order to help increase fat loss? Also, would this (PF breakfast) decrease insulin sensitivity for the remainder of the day? Other than these days my breakfast is always a PC meal.
Question 2: We were discussing this the other day in the forums. Does plain yogurt elicit a large insulin spike? If so, would that disclude yogurt from a bedtime meal?
Question 3: You mentioned that an undergrad nutrition degree is mearly prep for clinical dietition type work. I’m pursuing undergrad degrees in Kinesiology & Sports Nutirion in hopes of eventually doing sports rehab type work. Would you suggest against this? Also, besides Physical Therapy, what type of grad programs would you suggest for me?
Suggestions: I loved your “Appetite for Construction” columns. I’d like to see more of those. Maby some new updated nutrition related “Gang of 5” and “Roundtable” articles. Any of the above would be awsome! Thanks a million JB, I know we ALL appriciate this!
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 PM it to you. You can also see my thread on here at this link. http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=514501
What’s your opinion on salt intake? Some say to limit consumption as it causes bloating and water retention. Others say its a powerfull anabolic component. Who’s right?
Ok… quick diabetic question. If certain foods–yogurt on the II, white bread on the GI–raise insulin/blood sugar, are they ok for diabetics to eat? Another words, it’s obvious that copious amounts of dextrose/sucrose, etc. are a no-no, but are things like white bread, white rice, and even yogurt ok? What would the discrepancy be? Thanks JB!
Dr. John, thanks for your answer.i’ve a few more questions:
1)in your The Science of Nutrient Timing", you recommend the P+C drink during workout & post-workout, can it apply to - high/low intensity “cardio” workout too?
2)do you recommend seperate cardio & weight training or you think it doesn’t matter?
3)if i only workout (cardio + weight)for 4 days per week. how should i eat for the rest of 3? still same like my training days? how to manage the carb intake? all of it at breakfast? or cut them out?
JB- I use Sam’s Club brand fish oil caps. I realize the ratio of EPA-DHA isn’t very good, so, I have to take alot of caps. But, they are cheap. Any opinion on the quality of these?
[quote]John M Berardi wrote:
Dave,
You didnt mention your exercise…Without that, I cant comment on your plan.
Here’s what Id do if I were you.
Exercise at least 5 hours per week (mix of low intensity, high intensity cardio and weights).
Print my 7 habits article. Follow them to a T.
Your nutrition plan doesnt look so bad but it does not follow the 7 habits.
Follow them, get 5 hours of exercise per week, ramp your kcal up to 2500 (using the habits still) and then drop them back down (250kcal per 2 weeks) to 1750.
You should be good.[/quote]
Thanks John,
I train with weights 3 times a week (full body) for about 45 - 60 min each session. ~ 2 - 3 hours. I can switch to 4 days per week or even twice per day if needed. I own my own equipment.
Cardio is 4 times per week for 45 min = 3 hours
I will increase my intake to 2500 cal over the next couple of weeks then should I drop my calorie intake from 2500 cal to 1750 cal over a three week period?
Can I eat the starchy carbs like potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice or kidney beans after weight training? (I just bought 10 lbs of each of these things) I have some Surge but I would rather eat food, given that I am going to be going down to 1750 cal/day I am going to be damn hungry and know I am going to want to eat as opposed to drink liquid.
I think I need to pick up your DVD. Was there some special offer to us Ontario T-Cell folk or was the discount on your mail list?
What are your thoughts on Vitamin C pre-workout? From what I gather, there is some data showing that Vitamin C taken pre-workout actually induces more oxidation. Is there any truth to this, JB? And, if so, what would you recommend as a dosage for post-workout?
Along the same lines, what’s your recommendation for the other big anti-oxidants (Vitamin E, ALA, Green Tea, etc.) pre/post-workout?
Thanks a ton and looking forward to seeing more knowledge bombs dropped from ya, Doc.
Sorry–PCT is Post Cycle Therapy . You know, the period after a cycle of steroids or, in my case, Pro-steroids, where you’re trying to retain the gains you made, jack your testosterone levels back up to normal, etc.
So, if I’ve been dieting during a 7 week pro-steroid cycle (about a 500Kcal/day deficit), when I come off my cycle and enter PCT should I keep my calories the same, or should I bump them back up to isocaloric so as to not overly stress the body (and to act in an anti-catabolic way to counteract the lack of androgens in the body)?
What are your thoughts on Vitamin C pre-workout? From what I gather, there is some data showing that Vitamin C taken pre-workout actually induces more oxidation. Is there any truth to this, JB? And, if so, what would you recommend as a dosage for post-workout?
Along the same lines, what’s your recommendation for the other big anti-oxidants (Vitamin E, ALA, Green Tea, etc.) pre/post-workout?
Thanks a ton and looking forward to seeing more knowledge bombs dropped from ya, Doc. ;)[/quote]
I had a similar question above but this one encompasses it and more.
can you take mct oil with a p+c since it acts differently than long fatty acids? is there any effect of mct oil on insulin.
Thanx for your time.
Andrew Jones
Just wondering that what’s your opinion towards Dr.Colgan’s nutrition books, I’ve been following his diet and eating alot of carbs for post workout. Although he suggested 200g meltodextrin, 10g glucose and 15g frutose. I experienced some fat gains after eating that much so what I eat now is around 140g low-glycemic carbs(meltodextrin), 15g glucose and 15g fructose along with 45g of protein from hydrolyzed whey and low-fat milk.
You think I should eat more or less? Thanks! By the way, I have slow-metabolism, so i have to be on super strict diet to keep in shape, I was 260 pounds with like 60% bodyfat
