@DeanTTraining Makes sense
While we’re on the topic I wanted to ask about protein
Some store products where I’m at list “crude protein” instead of just stating protein. Does that make much of a difference to daily protein intake?
Slow enough to standardize form and guard against injury is the best way to put it
I believe that Time Under Tension, like Mind-Muscle connection, doesn't contribute much to muscle growth as many would like to believe
Just don't divebomb the weights on the eccentric
Also, s/o to the PhD parrots🤣
Cutting carbs leads to quick weight loss,
But it's mostly water, not fat.
That’s because carbs are stored as glycogen, with each gram holding ~3 grams of water.
Reducing carbs lowers glycogen, causing water loss and dramatic scale changes.
This is why low-carb diets feel "magical" in the first 1–2 weeks,
But actual fat loss is physiologically limited to about 2 lbs (~0.91 kg) per week.
It requires a sustained calorie deficit, adequate protein, and lifting weights to preserve muscle.
Weight loss ≠ fat loss. Don't confuse them.
Cutting carbs leads to quick weight loss,
But it's mostly water, not fat.
That’s because carbs are stored as glycogen, with each gram holding ~3 grams of water.
Reducing carbs lowers glycogen, causing water loss and dramatic scale changes.
This is why low-carb diets feel "magical" in the first 1–2 weeks,
But actual fat loss is physiologically limited to about 2 lbs (~0.91 kg) per week.
It requires a sustained calorie deficit, adequate protein, and lifting weights to preserve muscle.
Weight loss ≠ fat loss. Don't confuse them.
Slow enough to standardize form and guard against injury is the best way to put it
I believe that Time Under Tension, like Mind-Muscle connection, doesn't contribute much to muscle growth as many would like to believe
Just don't divebomb the weights on the eccentric
Also, s/o to the PhD parrots🤣
Non-negotiables if you want to lose fat or build muscle:
-Lifting weights
-Eating enough protein
-Atleast 7 hours of sleep
-Carbs to fuel performance
-Racking up as many steps as you can
Watermelon is ELITE:
•Hydrating since it’s 92% water
•Vitamin C to support immune system
•Beta carotene that’s converted to Vitamin A for eye & skin health
•Potassium for muscle contraction, fluid balance, blood pressure control, better digestion and blood glucose regulation
•Magnesium for energy production, heart & brain health, and Vitamin D synthesis
•Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant responsible for the red color
•Citrulline which boosts nitric oxide levels = blood flow which can contribute to better recovery
A low calorie fruit packed with nutrients.