nutrition

Logic Based Eating by Geoff Roberts The hurricane of information that comes at us from all angles in this day in age makes it exceedingly difficult to decide what is right, wrong, legitimate, or phony. This reality is especially true with...

by Mike Arnold Getting started in BB’ing can be an overwhelming experience, especially if the individual has minimal education in the areas of training & nutrition. Without proper guidance, the beginner is sure to make numerous progress-halting mistakes. Many aspiring BB’rs waste years of...

Bodybuilding & Common Nutritional Pitfalls by Mike Arnold One of the most important (if not the most important) factor influencing muscle growth is that of nutrition. Its importance cannot be overstated, yet it remains the single most neglected component in most BBr’s programs. Complicating...

4 Biggest Lies of The Biggest Loser by Dani Shugart Here's what you need to know... The Biggest Loser is a show about fitness that teaches people nothing about fitness. The show tells uninformed viewers that exercise must be debilitating and that scale weight is the only thing...

Optimizing Appetite and Digestion for Maximum Muscle Growth by Mike Arnold As a bodybuilder, you don’t need to be told that diet plays a direct and critical role in the achievement of your goals. Even beginners understand this, yet knowledge of this...

What’s My Genetic Muscular Potential? A question that comes up with some frequency on forums and message boards, usually from newbie lifters is along the lines of “What is my maximum muscular potential?” Invariably this leads to a repetitive and pointless argument between those who believe...

Those Looking for a Physique Coach--Buyer Beware: I try not to gripe too much, however after repeatedly hearing and seeing these stories firsthand, I can't help but want to shine light on these people. As someone that might be new to the fitness world, I understand how navigating it can...

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6 Anabolic Supplement Tips You Must Read You may have heard buzz about how anabolic supplements are not very healthy, but this is simply not the case. There are plenty of people who are safely using them to achieve the definition they have been looking for. The main problem with them is the...

Competitors--especially natural individuals--let me give you some solid advice: The post-contest period is not "complete" solely when youve got food macros on paper in a good spot. Way too many times have I seen individuals--especially females, work food numbers up relatively quickly, put a...

Putting the Organic Cart Before the Nutritional Horse by Geoff Roberts The choice to eat an organic diet has become something of a fad in our society as of late. Although choosing organic foods over non organic foods is certainly a healthy choice in general, it seems...

Young Female Athletes: The Risks by Matt Weik Many kids and young adults these days engage in athletics. For some its recreational and for others it’s organized competition. One thing many don’t focus on is the nutritional aspect and what it could be doing to young athletes’ bodies...

With quite a few ketone salt products on the market, I wanted to discuss them and how they can help you reach your fitness goals. Beta-hydroxybutyrate(BHB) is 1 of 3 ketones produced in the body upon fatty acid metabolism. Ketones are an alternate energy source for cells when glucose is scarce...

The Fear of Losing Muscle Mass by Anders JP Eskilsson Many of us who start with bodybuilding or weight training will sooner or later get notifications from our surroundings about our weight gain and increased muscle mass. Our friends, colleagues and family can clearly...

Temporal Nutrition Explained in Detail by Lonnie Lowery You know what you want and you’re learning how to get it. As a bodybuilding enthusiast, you have cultivated a love of heroic muscle mass and (hopefully) muscular performance as well. But almost paradoxically...

by Cade Thomas Bodybuilders these days like to remind us of the level of sacrifice they are nobly enduring to better the world through their own physique enhancement. They will do ANYTHING to achieve their goals…except eat plain food without making it taste good, do lots of cardio, work a real...

by Mike Howard Calories have become a perfect target for diet book authors and gurus alike to play on the emotions of those who struggle with weight. In the typical diet book and health blog world, calorie (and any mention of counting them) is met with an illogical amount of hostility. It has...

<header>Winning My WNBF Pro Card Female BodybuilderBy: Carol Marandola </header><main role="main">I was struggling to keep muscle as I cleaned up my diet to get a little leaner. A friend, who was also the trainer at the gym where I worked out, told me I should try Beverly’s Mass Aminos and...

3J's Nutrition Network Black Friday Special Aright guys, this is the time of the year where you get the most bang for your buck!! Let 3Js Nutrition Network help you get in the best shape of your life with personalized nutrition and training coaching from 3J himself! From Nov 21st to Nov...

Many people may be interested in MC IGF-LR3 but are confused about a few things. It is the purpose of this thread to answer some of those questions and clear up the confusion. Why should I take IGF? IGF is a great resource for anyone looking to add quality size. Without going into the science...