Mark Farmer
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Curious how you’re approaching that, Odmaa? Weights? Cardio?
It’s solidly sticking @ ~52k level… predictions are that it’ll go another 4x at least.
Still believe it’s a gamble – don’t invest more than you can afford to lose – but it’s fun watching it go up!
Ah, the study I just cited concludes, “We conclude that the claim that consumption of dietary BCAAs stimulates muscle protein synthesis or produces an anabolic response in human subjects is unwarranted.”
so they’re sayin’… nope.Kolea, ingesting both has to do with freeing up the protein for how it’s best used – BCAA get to be absorbed together for repair; whey protein go straight into synthesis rather than repair
It’s also a belt/suspenders situation
The stack that I use is for ideal nutrition, some parts of it likely ARE a waste of money: glutamine, for instance. Very little research that taken as a supplement it does anything
and let’s be frank about protein supplementation at all: it’s HIGHLY likely that you DON’T need 2 g or even 1 g of protein per pound of body weight
Part of the old-fashioned piss tests for nitrogen were simply oriented around whether or not your body was excreting protein – showing that you were literally pissing it away
You messaged directly asking, “Wait so what do you think the difference is between synthesis and repair???”
Posting here to continue the conversation:
My understanding (which may be dated or flawed) is that proportions facilitate use. Whey needs to be broken into it’s components, which are then subject to uptake on first come, first serve basis. BC BCAAs are already “component-ized” those are easily used/served to repair
In short, yes: repair of damaged fiber is dif. than building new fiber
but again, the main idea is 2 fold:
– serve ’em up how it’s easiest used; and
– belt and suspendersIt’s not incredible bc it examine other outcomes, but e.g. this article: “There are several possible explanations for the lack of robust association between whey supplementation and fasting blood BCAA patterns reported here.”
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/145/4/691/4585696describing different absorption / effects from ingesting straight BCAA vs. Whey
Anytime the body has to break something down it’s use changes – e.g. not all proteins are digested equally fast, meaning that whey will break down in to some aminos… while other have yet to be broken down for individual absorption
and the ratios of availability affect how body’s going to use ’em
again… this is all in my largely, lay-person, old-school belief systems (many, tho, of which have stood the test of time)VERY lay-person, unsupported phrasing: https://www.briancolemd.com/blogpost/2018/12/31/amino-acids-vs-protein-powder/
This is a little more on point, although I’m unsure if the study’s conclusion supports my old-school beliefs: “Theoretically, the maximal stimulation of muscle protein synthesis in the post-absorptive state in response to BCAAs alone is the difference between muscle protein breakdown and muscle protein synthesis (about 30% greater than synthesis), because the other EAAs required for synthesis of new protein can only be derived from muscle protein breakdown.”
Here’s my 2 cents:
I’m well familiar with the plethora of *popular media* articles proclaiming that obesity is not related to health; that long-term fat loss is impossible.
But there’s a dearth of actual, well-performed long-term, cohort, studies. And, for every one that says one thing, there’s another that says opposite. Nothing more complex to study than human behavior.
But one merely needs to examine the factual – that weight is impossible to lose – to realize the claim, then, is that we all just get fatter and fatter and fatter our whole live and there’s nothing to be done about it to reality… eh… that’s not how it works.
Otherwise there’d be NO below or average-proportion elderly
So CLEARLY long term SOMETHING has an effect on obesity.
That “something”? If it matters enough… look for that.
You CAN budge the bulge.
Would LOVE to hear what kinds of goals people are working on in their own life?
Awesome, figured I’d write up a longer article on the whole TB12 thing. Look to the main page in a week or so. Additionally I’ve been putting emphasis on TB12 “pliability”/flexibility idea and been foam rolling nearly every day.
Amazing how, as you age, and work a desk job your body becomes stiffer and stiffer. I’m thinking that pliability will end up being one of the larger take-aways from this experience.
In addition to foam rolling a fitness company recently offered to send some of their new flexibility/stretching products for me to review, so also look to the articles section for more info on some new products coming to market.
Welcome to the forums, GoalSetter19! Happy to have you here. Curious how you found us?
Love your observations about self-discipline and wholly agree: self-discipline IS a “muscle,” that weakens when you don’t practice it; strengthens when you do practice self-discipline.
I’ve definitely got some ideals about the “how do you exercise it,” but don’t want to sabotage the conversation. I’ll wait until others have pitched in before I offer my thoughts.
Again, welcome to the community and thanks for staring the thread!
~ Mark Farmer
founder, LifeSuccessEngine.comSuper struggling with my sleep too. Stayed up for 24 hours just two days ago – 12 PM to actually about 4 PM, so 27 hours
You said “part” is your sleep… What’s the other part?
are you still working out every day? Did you ever take some time off – a couple weeks?
Today was day four of seven minute workout. I’d honestly like to do that every day just make it a part of my morning routine. In addition I hopped on the stationary bike for 22 minutes… Only got about 15 before I dumped out of it.
Circadian rhythm is super off because of my sleeping and then staying up all night working on clients work but I’m proud of myself I got a workout in and I’m beginning to add more to it
On the plus side I ordered supplements for TB 12: fish oil, turmeric, electrolytes for water, amino acids for the morning
I got Huel plant-based protein which does some really good advertising – not sure if it has everything at promises but good to get away from whey protein when redmeat for at least one of my meals
Also got an air ionizer – the supplements, air ionizer, lifting bands are all part of TB 12. Seriously feeling a lot better working out
Oh! And I’ve been rolling out with a foam roller and doing yoga – that’s been a big boost to
I’ll be producing an interview with an intuitive eating coach and nutritionist on May 3 for one of my clients –but look for that to be broadcast on life success engine Facebook page live(March 3, 3 PM)
I’ll also be doing a report on the Huel so look for that article in a few weeks!
Three days in a row of seven minute workout, today I did Bamds for back and biceps. Watching what I eat. Weight is up there and the main problem is how freaking sedentary I have been – consistent baby steps!
Three days in a row of seven minute workout, today I did Bamds for back and biceps. Watching what I eat. Weight is up there and the main problem is how freaking sedentary I have been – consistent baby steps!
Hey! Welcome to the community 😀 Happy to see you here.
When do I workout… uh… :sideways glance: why…. EVERY DAY… sometimes twice…
Dude, covid has NOT been kind to me. I used to go dancing 2-3x/wk. Now -0-. Workouts are suffering – today was day #1 in a long time. At this point I’m just working to get back some consistency – 3x/week for strength; 3x/wk for cardio.
Superbowl stoked the interest… but I’ma have to stoke the flames to keep them from going out.
You working out regular? I know you’d hit a bit of a plateau… some demotivation for a little while
berry-and-banana smoothies pre-workout; avocado and eggs for breakfast; salads with nuts and fish for lunch; hummus, guacamole, or mixed nuts for snacks; and roasted vegetables and chicken for dinner.
bit the bullet and bought the book
Ooooo…. that’s some nice alliteration 😆
Had some materials on my computer from when I last got turned on to TB12. To be fair I’m unsure what is specifically his and what was/is added on as I was searching out his philosophy:
GOOD HEALTH IS ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL: VITALITY, not just strength or appearance.
• BRAIN REST, RECENTERING, AND RECOVERY: 8 hours of sleep availability, with no blue screen <1 hr. before bed; in bed by 10p. Meditation in a.m. Done with work by 5p.
• PLIABILITY: Yoga 3x/wk before bed for lengthening and softening of muscles
• NO-LOAD STRENGTH TRAINING: limiting overload put on your joints.
• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOCUS: Avoid inflammation — whether in mind, body, or spirit.
• LOW IMPACT CARDIO TO PROMOTE OXYGEN-RICH BLOOD FLOW.
• PROPER HYDRATION: preferably with electrolytes
• HEALTHY NUTRITION IS 80% OF VITALITY
• BRAIN EXERCISES: Neuroplasticity is all about generating and regenerating neural connections - train our brains the same way we do our muscles.No eating between 8p and 11a; bcaas in AM right before breakfast
No:
Dairy (milk, butter and cheese)
white sugar or artificial sweeteners
alcohol
red meat
white flour
potatoes,
tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, mushrooms,
no fruit, except for the occasional banana.Oil for cooking:
coconut oil for cooking—olive oil is only used cold, and only raw—and
Himalayan pink saltVit. B
Vit. D
Probiotics
1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid: 300–600 mg daily.
2. Curcumin / turmeric: 100–500 mg daily, when taken with piperine
Curcumin is poorly absorbed when taken on its own, but you can boost its absorption by as much as 2,000% by taking it with piperine, found in black pepper
3. Fish Oil: 1–1.5 grams of omega-3s from EPA and DHA per day. Look for fish oil supplements with undetectable mercury content.
4. Ginger:1 gram daily
Not recommended for: People who take aspirin
5. Resveratrol
------------------------To be fair much of this I already do or have done recently; the rest can be adapted. Here's the plan:
I'll use resistance bands for workouts for a few weeks to see how it goes. Frankly I don't really trust that they can provide as good a workout as weights... but let's give it a go.
Low-impact cardio: cool, I've got a recumbent stationary bike and walk regularly.
I've got the vitamins, just need to remember to begin taking them.
Ordered coconut oil from Amazon.com tonight, have been wanting to do bulletproof coffee, but have been decreasing use of dairy; will be conscious of red meat; and will watch flour and white potatoes (which leaves, what, for starches? Rice? Sweet potatoes? Hm....)
Body fat has been creeping up since covid quarantine; have been FAR too sedentary; aging and injuries; HORRIBLE sleep. Progress not perfection - let's see if I can't focus on this and bump the needle
