Thib's Q&A - Up to the End of May

[quote]quagewski wrote:
Hey Coach,

If one’s body temperature went down due to dieting-- what methods could be used to get it back up to normal ( what supplementation, dietary ways, exercise perhaps) ?

Thanks.[/quote]

If your temperature is down for more than one degree for more than 2 days in a row, it indicates that your metabolism has dropped more often due to a decrease in the convertion of T4 into T3 thyroid hormones.

The simplest way to solve the problem is to reintroduce carbs within the diet (something like 50g in the morning, 50g post-workout and 50g spread-out during the rest of the day). Do so until your morning temp is back to normal.

[quote]seams192 wrote:
Coach,

What’s your take on ZMA?

Brandon[/quote]

Will work if you are difiencient in zinc or magnesium. Will do nothing if you aren’t.

[quote]MontisVerdes wrote:
Thibs,

Since most of us can’t get out hands on high quality casein hydrolysate, is Grow! or any other Biotest protein a reasonable substitute for the meals calling for hydrolysate? [/quote]

GROW! whey might work. Studies have shown whey to be able to stimulate a state of hyperaminoacidemia.

However the impact would likely be less powerful.

Thibs,
Would it be benificial to add sugars to the casein hydrolysate? How would using Surge in place compare?
Thanks

Christian, great reading on nutritian so far. I just have a quick off topic…

I have a day in my split where i just do shoulders and traps.
What is the best tempo and number of reps for Standing DB Shrugs for hypertrophy?
And is ‘productive’ to superset with Incline Rear DB Flyes?

Thanks dude

Another question,

Is having casein foods, like milk or cottage cheese, at all beneficial in pre workout meal? Or is casein hydrolysate a totaly different chemical makeup and therefore so affective?

once again cheers

[quote]redgladiator wrote:
Thibs,
Would it be benificial to add sugars to the casein hydrolysate? How would using surge in place compare?
Thanks[/quote]

Yes it would. Hyperaminoacidemia and hyperinsulinemia are two very anabolic events, they are even more anabolic when combined.

In that regard, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY would be extremely powerful. The downside is that it might come up too high on the carbs side for many individuals.

However for an ectomorph having peoblem adding mass, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY 2-3 times during the day might be the best solution for size.

[quote]Alexisonfire2230 wrote:
Another question,

Is having casein foods, like milk or cottage cheese, at all beneficial in pre workout meal? Or is casein hydrolysate a totaly different chemical makeup and therefore so affective?

once again cheers[/quote]

It’s a totally different animal. Normal caseine is slow digesting, casein hydrolysate is super fast digesting.

I work out at 5 am in the morning… I wake up and have two scoops of Metabolic Drive at 430 with some Flameout and during my workout i drink ICE bcaa drink followed by Surge Recovery… I wanted to start using Surge Workout Fuel and wanted to know how how you think i should use it if I work out at 5am… should i just wake up and have the Surge Workout Fuel and hit the gym?.. any help with what I should have when i wake up and prior to my workout would be much appreciated

[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
redgladiator wrote:
Thibs,
Would it be benificial to add sugars to the casein hydrolysate? How would using surge in place compare?
Thanks

Yes it would. Hyperaminoacidemia and hyperinsulinemia are two very anabolic events, they are even more anabolic when combined.

In that regard, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY would be extremely powerful. The downside is that it might come up too high on the carbs side for many individuals.

However for an ectomorph having peoblem adding mass, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY 2-3 times during the day might be the best solution for size.[/quote]

Thib, if wanting to add carbs to the CH pulsing to acheive both hyperaminoacidemia and hyperinsulinemia, just like CH, should the carbs be the fastest absobrbed like dextrose or maltodexterin too?
To keep fat gain to a minimum, what amount of carbs will suffice at each pulse as a starting point? 15-20g maybe?

thanks

Coach,

When trying the pulsing protacol, would ingesting higher amounts of fats (15-20 grams) during the meals have any negative effects? Basically, is the higher fat content going to slow down digestion too much?

I am trying to add mass but my body fat is around 13% (mostly around sides and back) so I would like to keep my carbs lower to improve insulin sensitivity.

[quote]seabass34 wrote:
Coach,

When trying the pulsing protacol, would ingesting higher amounts of fats (15-20 grams) during the meals have any negative effects? Basically, is the higher fat content going to slow down digestion too much?

I am trying to add mass but my body fat is around 13% (mostly around sides and back) so I would like to keep my carbs lower to improve insulin sensitivity.[/quote]

Yes, fat would hurt with the earlier meals. It’s fine to have a higher fat content in the last 2 meals of the day though.

[quote]Italiano wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
redgladiator wrote:
Thibs,
Would it be benificial to add sugars to the casein hydrolysate? How would using surge in place compare?
Thanks

Yes it would. Hyperaminoacidemia and hyperinsulinemia are two very anabolic events, they are even more anabolic when combined.

In that regard, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY would be extremely powerful. The downside is that it might come up too high on the carbs side for many individuals.

However for an ectomorph having peoblem adding mass, pulsing with SURGE RECOVERY 2-3 times during the day might be the best solution for size.

Thib, if wanting to add carbs to the CH pulsing to acheive both hyperaminoacidemia and hyperinsulinemia, just like CH, should the carbs be the fastest absobrbed like dextrose or maltodexterin too?
To keep fat gain to a minimum, what amount of carbs will suffice at each pulse as a starting point? 15-20g maybe?

thanks [/quote]

The faster the better. you can start at 0.5g of carbs per gram of protein (so around 10-15g) then increase it to a 1/1 ratio if all goes well.

Hey Thibs, i’m trying to put some mass on and i had a question regarding diet and body comp measures. Over the last 3 months i have been following a higher carb route which has led to about half of the total weight gained being fat. Do you feel a better approach would be the following (with regards to limting fat gain):

Breakfast (9am): P+F
Train (11.30am)
Post workout shake (12.30pm): P+C
Post workout meal (1.30pm): P+C
Meal (4pm): P+F
Meal (6.30pm): P+F
Meal (9pm): P+F

If i was to go with above, which i believe is a targeted carbs approach, what quantity of carbd should i have within the post workout window?

My stats are:

weight: 190lbs
height: 6, 1’
body fat: over 15% definitely, probably nearer 17%

Also regarding measurements, seen as i’m not very accurate at measuring body fat, what method could i use to evaluate mass gain?

As i understand it, scale weight isn’t very accurate, even when taken at the same time every week. Are photos valuable?

Coach,

I just want to say “thanks” for being willing to discuss this. I feel like I am witnessing a discussion on a very cutting edge nutritional concept in its early stages, and I’m learning tons.

Just for the sake of variety. Would other extremely lean protein sources such as shrimp, chicken breast be okay to substitute for the egg whites and pork tenderloin in the new pulsing protocol.
Thanks

Christian,

i went to purchase some Casein Hydrosolate the other day and the guy told me that casein is an inferrior and low quality protien that they didnt have any. So i got some Whey Isolate from isopure.

He also said that there wasn’t anything faster that whey isolate and casein has a higher biological weight, that’s how you can tell the quality and absorbtion. How could i intelligently communicate the difference between Whey isolate, Whey hydrosolate and Casein Hydrosolate?

Also, would 5g leucine+30gwhey isolate 30min before workout, 5g leucine+30g whey isolate during workout and then 50g whey isolate +5g leucine 1hr after workout be optimal since i cant get casein hydrosolate?

I’m in a fat loss phase and currenty followig your regressive keteogenic 4wk bliz with metabalic pairings and destroying the fat program.
thanks

Hi Coach!

Speaking of the regressive keto diet, are the 2 shakes from the example understood as para-workout? In other words, does the calorie refference takes para-WO nutrition in consideration or should this be added to the daily energetic recommendation?

I’ll make my question a little clearer. Is the diet comprised of four solid meals + two para-workout shakes? Or are there six total meals + the para-WO nutrition?

Thank you for all this knowledge you share; this late aminoacid pulse information rocks!

Coach,

How much does Poliquin charge for a first time checkup , just to find out where I’m at physically. I would like to know more about biosignature analysis, Gastrointestinal, endocrine tests and etc…

Is there an email or # I can contact him personally.

ThankS

Coach,

Also before you wrap up this weekends questions…are there any natural alternatives to DHT blocker. I break out due to poor conversion.

What do you think is causing this??

Thanks again!