fat loss

Are you confused about the recent boom (and controversy) around peptides? In this podcast episode, Dr. John interviews a peptide expert to get the facts on benefits, risks, and the potential future of peptides in healthcare.

Think you know how to build muscle? In our third episode, Martin Gibala does some mythbusting with two of the world’s most prominent experts in the science of strength development, Stuart Phillips and special guest Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the...

This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I struggle with basic nutrition to achieve meaningful fat loss despite thinking I understand it. My results, or lack there of, would indicate I do not so I’m going back to square one with this post. I’m provide some details and past dieting history for...

Think you know how to lose weight? In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy goes beyond the hype to reveal the only metabolic pathway capable of burning fat. Using real cadaver dissections, we explore the difference between "dangerous" visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, while...

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Are you eating enough protein? This is probably a question you’ve asked yourself. With “high protein” labels on almost every type of food product you can imagine, it’s easy to get confused. In this episode, Prof. Stuart Phillips explains how protein can keep us healthy as we age. He also...

This article outlines a comprehensive strategy for optimizing fat loss and muscle preservation, primarily discussed within the context of an online forum dedicated to men's health, ExcelMale.com. The core of the strategy involves a multi-faceted approach combining specific pharmacotherapies...

Stuart Phillips, a professor at McMaster University specializing in skeletal muscle health, continues to be a leading voice in protein research.

Hi y'all, for a bit more of my background (optional) I have a thread here about being on HCG Monotherapy for many, many years: Long-Term HCG Monotherapy Results and that'll go into some specific blood work. But here's the situation. I have kept 100lbs off for over a decade and cannot get the...

Update from initial post. Guys, I'm not 100% to my final goals yet, but for the first time in my life, I hit my mark in terms of recomp, am in better shape than in my 20s (I'm 5-7, now 165lbs, almost 65, was 193lbs at my heaviest) and now am on my way to the *refinement stage. I did it in less...

Looking for advice on how to shred the last 10lbs to get ripped. I’ve hit a wall and can’t seem to lose anymore weight, hovering around 196lbs, 6’ tall. Also seems very slow to gain muscle. TRT Protocol: T. Cyp 8mg-10mg Every Day, Mon-Fri HCG (Pregnyl) 400 IU’s M, W, F Weekends off I...

Has anyone experience on acceleration of fat loss by means of fat loss 'ancillaries' such as: HGH Clenbuterol Cardarine T3 Carnitine In particular, how much could you increase your maximum natural fat loss as explained here: https://builtwithscience.com/diet/fat-loss-one-week/

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Time to cut through all the bull***! https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/performance-nutrition-series-impact-protein-muscle-mass-gain-truth-whole-truth-and-nothing https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei-v8JKwQaOifSyYr8SJTw#/registration Zoom webinar (03/05/2024) Dr. Stuart Phillips is...

Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. He is the author of Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method...

Intermittent fasting is a huge trend now, how ever how effective is this diet when it comes to gaining muscle and strength. This study used an 16/8 type of intermittent fast most common on Muslim religions...

Aragon sums it up nice! 30:30-36:16 *1.6 grams/kilogram of body weight of protein is required to maximize muscle and strength gains in non-dieting conditions. *that figure of double the RDA happens to be effective for most populations whether your an athlete whether your dieting and want to...

My wife has been on a keto diet most of her life but she has always had some cravings for cabs and her appetite is very high. She is now trying a low carb diet with metformin and kind of likes being able to eat a few carbs. The strange thing is, carbohydrates always made her more hungry, with...

Has anyone had success losing fat with T3/T4 therapy? If yes, was this the dose or what the dose doubled. This combination is from Empower T3/T4 Liothyronine/Levothyroxine sodium 9/38 MCG capsule While taking 1 (one) capsule upon waking with water, then no food, or coffee for at least 30 minutes.

63 years of age and have struggled with fat loss for decades. I walk 70,000+ steps per week, lift weights 5 days per week. I eat a very strict diet consisting of: oatmeal, chicken breast, salmon, lean pork, vegetables, yogurt. I weight the meat for correct portion control. I am...

I could have sworn I recently read (somewhere) on this forum that significant fat burning doesnt appear until you hit a minimum of 130mg test per week. Ive searched through several threads discussing fat loss and cant find it again. Can someone please point me to that thread or specific guide...

Abstract Background The consumption of a high protein diet (>4 g/kg/d) in trained men and women who did not alter their exercise program has been previously shown to have no significant effect on body composition. Thus, the purpose of this investigation was to determine if a high protein diet in...

Original thread here. Updated observations: • Only positive out of all the slow gain in weight/bf is in strength increase of between 20-25% • Workouts just keep me toned at this point, slow to recomp (add or retain LBM/losing fat) • Calorie restriction/deficit does work – am losing...

My goal: lean muscle mass & strength gains. Reality: I've gained 3.6 lbs of lean muscle mass since Nov.2021 - that's less than a 1 lb per month. I started TRT in Nov 2021. (This is currently near the end of Feb 2022 - so about 4 months of TRT) Test. Cyp injections 35mg x2 weekly with...

Stats: height: 170cm age: 62 weight: 88kg Main observations: body recomp has been a struggle since my mid 30s. weight/fat gain ramped up about 2 years ago energy/calorie intake has not changed training consistent 5 days/weeks resistance + cardio, but somewhat harder to work around increasing...

Effects of weight loss during a very low carbohydrate diet on specific adipose tissue depots and insulin sensitivity in older adults with obesity: a randomized clinical trial Nutr Metab (Lond). 2020 Aug 12;17:64. Abstract Background: Insulin resistance and accumulation of visceral adipose...

I have been playing around with intermittent fasting for a while now; eating in a controlled window helps me cut calories. On my non-lifting days, I was going as many as 24 hours without eating. But lately, I was finding it incredibly hard to be satiated. I'm on Ibutamoren, which may be...

After reading/hearing about the dangers (especially bone loss) of long term Anastrozol usage I have committed myself to control E2 using the following approach: 1) Lose more body fat: Already lost 35-40kg, but need to lose around 5-10 more to get into the single digits. Some people report...

I am meeting my endo on Monday and was wondering if I should bring up the topic of Thyroid meds to improve my fat loss results (not having much progress lately), what do you think? are these values sluggish or am I fine and just need to tune the diet more? Thanks! Complete Thyroid Blood work...

I came across a T-Nation article with Dr. Eric Serrano claiming you could spot reduce fat with licorice cream. So, I did a quick Google search and found this: Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical application. -...

Has anyone tried this? It makes me feel so full in the mornings ( I drink water before going to be with two tea spoons). It really reduces my appetite. I wonder how it would work with GH peptides like ipamorelin and or Metformin or Oxandrolone for decreasing visceral fat. It may be a good...