I was recently reading a forum exchange on another website, and a fairly noteworthy nutrition expert who has previously written for this site seemed to call out the need for fast-acting PW drinks and also questioned Coach Poliquin’s high dose BCAA protocol.
In a previous response in this thread, you said that while research touting chocolate milk PW is out there, it does not make it optimal. And you’ve also said in the past that while research is important to some degree that testing things in the real world like the “old-timers” did also has its own inherent value.
If you have a free moment at some point, perhaps you would read the short forum post previously mentioned (which I’ve included below in quotations) and then give a few brief thoughts on this topic.
"You?d only need to concern yourself with fast-acting carbs post-workout if you were involved with multiple glycogen-depleting endurance bouts in a single day. Also, there?s no good reason to go carb-free pre-workout only to try to play catch-up with quickie carbs post-workout. Also, as long as you?re not snubbing yourself on total protein intake for the day, muscle protein synthesis will hum along just fine.
And remember, most high-quality animal-based protein is 18-26% BCAA as it stands. More is better only to a finite degree, after which point the returns diminish. Regarding the supposed benefit of mega-dosing of BCAA at 0.2g/lb LBM (on top of a pre-existent high protein intake), this simply has not been demonstrated in placebo-controlled conditions. I frankly don?t care if an intelligent/imaginative guy like Poliquin recommends it (as well as fish oil megadosing). He sells those supps, so there?s an unavoidable potential for bias there. Just keep in mind that folks in the bodybuilding & fitness industry are particularly prone to the more-is-better bias."
I’m currently performing sprints 2 days/week because I have an examination soon.
The problem is that, many times, I feel pain in my hamstrings when I sprint, and I’d like to know if you know any exercises or warm ups to perform prior to the sprints bouts to avoid this pain and a possible injury.
I am doing my first bodybuilding show(natural) mid july of this year. I am currently 200lbs, 15% bf @ 6’ tall. I was wondering how much time would you recommend I give myself to diet down for the show? I was a ffb, not that I consider 15 percent super lean, but this is the lowest ive ever been. I dont care to win the show i just dont want to embarrass myself.
Recently I sent you a PM with questions regarding your Get Jacked program. I have not gotten a response and upon looking at the questions, I thought they might be helpful to others. Would it be ok to post those questions here?
reubmar69, over the past 10 or so pages on here, there have been several questions about the Get Jacked…Fast program… and Thib has answered, so that tells me it is okay. Also, check them out, your questions may have already been answered.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
gaddismotivate wrote:
Will taking glycine to manipulate cortisol have any negative effect if I am on a lowcal/low carb diet?
Nope, glycine is great during a low-carbs diet. Not only does it lower cortisol levels, but it can help replenish glycogen stores after a workout.
The only downside to glycine is that some peoples have digestive problems with it.[/quote]
[quote]Eazy wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
gaddismotivate wrote:
Will taking glycine to manipulate cortisol have any negative effect if I am on a lowcal/low carb diet?
Nope, glycine is great during a low-carbs diet. Not only does it lower cortisol levels, but it can help replenish glycogen stores after a workout.
The only downside to glycine is that some peoples have digestive problems with it.
How detrimental would be adding cheese (cheese with fat) to a dieting period? Considering a P+F diet.
What would be the perfect substitute for cottage cheese on the meal before sleep? Me and many on this forum know that you don’t suggest cottage anymore.
Hi Christian,
I bought your e-book and I am very happy with the purchase. A few questions:
For the Saturday workout in Weeks 1-2 most of the exercises can be done at home except for the B1 Back Squat. Could you recommend an alternative to this exercise so that I can do the whole Saturday routine at home?
Would you recommend at any time fasted cardio (like first thing in the morning on an empty stomach)?
Why didn’t you use more of the ideas you presented in your War on Fat Strategies? I know you have variations of it, but it didn’t immediately pop out at me.
Really how important are the supplements to success? Can I really get by with just OPTION 3 (minimum) supplementation?
Can I incorporate rope jumping in place of any of the intervals or low intensity treadmill work?
Thanks for your time and thank you for offering such great fat loss advice at such a reasonable price.
[quote]MEYMZ wrote:
Hello CT, just some cheesy questions:
How detrimental would be adding cheese (cheese with fat) to a dieting period? Considering a P+F diet.
What would be the perfect substitute for cottage cheese on the meal before sleep? Me and many on this forum know that you don’t suggest cottage anymore.
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A little bit of dairy is fine, but don’t overdo it. 1 daily portion of 30g of fatty cheese is ok, but not much more.
I like a green veggies salad with olive oil, a protein shake and fish oil 1 hour before going to bed.