Thib's Q&A

Training
2161

Coach

Did you being a self described “former fat boy” have issues hormonally or mentally when you initially got down to to the 6% range? I’ve read that most people will, especially people who are naturally more endomorphic. What did you do to deal with it?

Also, since you have obviously stayed quite lean, has the effects of being that low subsided the longer you’ve stayed there? I’m just trying to figure out how I can go from 10-11% to 6-7% and stay there without having any issues hormonally or emotionally. Thanks a ton. You are an inspiration.

2162

coach what do you think of kashi cereal instead of oats for a brekfeastt carb source?

2163

Thib

due to your knew THIB system rules i was wondering if your EASY-HARD GAINER rules have changed?

Or are theystill the same?

  • PT
2164

Thib,

I live in New York, and all through late Spring and the entire Summer I’ve been getting at least a half an hour of mid-day sun exposure with no sunblock on and at least 40 percent of my skin exposed.

Once Fall sets in and the strength of the sun’s rays begins to wane, what would be an appropriate dosage of vitamin D3 to begin supplementing with on a daily basis? And should I jump right into higher doses of D3 as soon as receiving sufficient daily sunlight exposure ceases or should the amount be built up over the first month or two after the daily exposure ceases?

2165

[quote]smbarney wrote:
coach what do you think of kashi cereal instead of oats for a brekfeastt carb source? [/quote]

According the coach Poliquin it’s even worse due to the insulin response it stimulates. Anyway, I personally am againsts grains in most individuals.

2166

Coach,

How do you feel about supplementing with liver tabs? They seem like an inexpensive way to get some amino acids and vitamins in.

2167

Hey coach,

When fat loss stalls I know you recommend increasing energy expenditure first via ESW, which I will do…BUT re diet do you:

1). Still prefer fat cycling, i.e inc 2 low fat days during the week
OR
2). Dropping fat intake everyday…i.e 0.5g/lb to 0.4g/lb

This is obviously whilst using a low carb approach. I also take it that a jump up in protein will also be required when fat is reduced.

Current intake is 0.5g/lb fats and about 1.8g/lb of pro and been dieting for 8 weeks.

Thanks coach,

GJ

2168

[quote]Gymjunkie wrote:

This is obviously whilst using a low carb approach. I also take it that a jump up in protein will also be required when fat is reduced.

Current intake is 0.5g/lb fats and about 1.8g/lb of pro and been dieting for 8 weeks.

Thanks coach,

GJ[/quote]

  1. Are you SURE that fat loss has stalled? Obviously the leaner you are, the slower fat loss will be. Someone who has an exta 80lbs to lose will obviously lose fat faster than someone who has only 20lbs to lose.

Furthermore, the more fat you already have lost, the slower the remaining fat will be lost. As a colleague of mine usually says, fat loss occurs in two phases: a) first you lose fat with a mechanical crane b) then you lose it with a little spoon!!!

It is unrealistic to think that the last amount of fat you lose will come off as fast as what you first lost.

  1. Because people expect to keep losing fat at least as a similar rate; when it slows down (due to the factors mentionned above) they naturally think that they STOPPED losing fst, although it is not the case and because of that they cut nutrients intake too much and end up losing muscle mass.

Heck, it can take a bodybuilder 5 weeks to lose the initial 30lbs of fat they have to lose and 5 weeks to lose the last 5lbs! Panicking and modifying things too soon is the best way to screw up the way you look.

2169

[quote]jlats wrote:
Coach,

How do you feel about supplementing with liver tabs? They seem like an inexpensive way to get some amino acids and vitamins in. [/quote]

Never for men. They are very high in iron. Too much of it can lead to iron accumulation (iron is very hard to get rid of) which can lead to some health problems. They are okay with females since they lose a ton of iron when they menstruate, but men tend to accumulate iron.

Furthermore, most liver tabs provide 1g of carbs per tablet. Doesn’t sound like much, but considering that you need 30-50g of liver tabs to give you as much protein/amino acids as a protein shake it can build up fast.

2170

hey thib, im not sure if it went through so if i did and its not showing up i do not mean to re-post. How has your expirence been with the new Biotest spray with u or clients, i remember you were preety happy when it came out?

2171

[quote]IRON PENIS wrote:
Where can I buy steroids?[/quote]

i really hope your kidding

2172

[quote]IRON PENIS wrote:
Where can I buy steroids?[/quote]

If you ask this question and you’re serious, you don’t need to be using them.

AD

2173

Hey Coach,

I have been trying varieties of GPP for conditioning for wrestling and was interested in what you would reccomend to be the best conditioning for wrestling other than wrestling itself.

I have tried sled pulling and had some success last year however I was wondering what you would recommend to be better.
Thanks!

2174

[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Gymjunkie wrote:

This is obviously whilst using a low carb approach. I also take it that a jump up in protein will also be required when fat is reduced.

Current intake is 0.5g/lb fats and about 1.8g/lb of pro and been dieting for 8 weeks.

Thanks coach,

GJ

  1. Are you SURE that fat loss has stalled? Obviously the leaner you are, the slower fat loss will be. Someone who has an exta 80lbs to lose will obviously lose fat faster than someone who has only 20lbs to lose.

Furthermore, the more fat you already have lost, the slower the remaining fat will be lost. As a colleague of mine usually says, fat loss occurs in two phases: a) first you lose fat with a mechanical crane b) then you lose it with a little spoon!!!

It is unrealistic to think that the last amount of fat you lose will come off as fast as what you first lost.

  1. Because people expect to keep losing fat at least as a similar rate; when it slows down (due to the factors mentionned above) they naturally think that they STOPPED losing fst, although it is not the case and because of that they cut nutrients intake too much and end up losing muscle mass.

Heck, it can take a bodybuilder 5 weeks to lose the initial 30lbs of fat they have to lose and 5 weeks to lose the last 5lbs! Panicking and modifying things too soon is the best way to screw up the way you look.[/quote]

Hey coach,

I hear ya…To start with, I added cardio, changed my training etc slowly and further dropped energy nutrients slowy as well… I averaged 1 lb per week of fat loss from the start of the diet, not losing much WEIGHT, even from the start and I feel I should have lost a bit more.

I guess some muscle gain during the initial phase of fat loss may have something to do with this…?

I took it slower rather than doing too much too soon, in fear of muscle loss, which has happened before and so far, so good…Strength is up and I am LOOKING way more muscular, due to been able to see my muscle more.

I guess I am getting too caught up with actual scale weight not reducing very quickly, rather than fat lost…I wont make drastic changes, UNLESS I really need to.

Thanks for all your help.
GJ

2175

CT,

For someone traveling due to vacation or even the occasional business trip, would attempting to get a hotel room with a kitchenette; having certain items shipped to the hotel ahead of time and/ or bringing your own nuts, dried berries, fish oil, protein powder, etc.;

finding a local market or two that offer physique-friendly foods; and possibly allowing 1 meal a day(e. g. dinner) as a semi “free” meal be a list of good ways to stay on track with nutrition or do you think it would be excessive?

Do you have any stratgeies you personally like to use when traveling or do you tend to try and “make due” with what is available?

2176

Hi coach!!

Two questions I’ve been wondering…

  1. What do you think about vitargo vs. dextrose vs. maltodextrin in peri-workout nutrition (before/during/after)??
  2. What is your opinion about Targeted Carbs Diet (no ketosis) comprared to Targeted Ketogenic Diet… for fat loss on lean individual??

Thank you…

2177

Coach,

Would performing reverse-grip bench presses with a “Football” bar be just as effective as with a straight bar while also being easier on the wrists or would they lose effectiveness since the wrists would only be partially supinated instead of fully supinated?

2178

Why do all the coaches on this site seem to advocate doing straight sets in all of their programs when the majority of top bodybuilders and strongmen are pyramiding (either decreasing the reps as the weight increases or keeping the reps the same as the weight increases) to a final set, usually to failure?

2179

Coach,
what are the better type of BlocK for Hypertrophy?Research has shown that the detrimental effects of �??overreaching�?? in training do not begin until the fourth to sixth week . The proposal is simple: increase your total loading volume for three or four weeks, then take a single week of lowered volume to �??deload"…

Thx

2180

[quote]INTERNETWARLORD wrote:
Why do all the coaches on this site seem to advocate doing straight sets in all of their programs when the majority of top bodybuilders and strongmen are pyramiding (either decreasing the reps as the weight increases or keeping the reps the same as the weight increases) to a final set, usually to failure?[/quote]

I do not always recommend straight sets. Read my article ‘‘Locked and loaded’’ for more info on the various types of loading schemes that I use.