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    Homemade protein powder (it’s cheap! It’s easy!)

    i didn't write this , not saying you should do it , but am just passing on information taken from http://backtoherroots.com/2013/03/25/homemade-protein-powder-its-cheap-its-easy/ WANT TO MAKE YOUR OWN? HERE’S THE BREAK DOWN: 1/3 cup steel cut oats 1/3 cup brown rice 1 cup dried green lentils...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #6

    This weeks topic: Cardio · What do you do for cardio? · How much cardio do you do in dieting, gaining, and maintenance phases? · If you don't do any cardio, why not? · How do you measure your cardio? · What do you do to make cardio fun?
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #4

    This weeks topic: Periodization! · What do you use? · What program are you running? · What is your experience with program writing? · What are your thoughts on the various types of periodization? · What do you think most people do wrong in creating a...
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    Low-Carb Protein Crepe

    Saw this recipe and thought Id share. Its a nice change up for breakfast. Protein Crepe Ingredients: 1scoop Vanilla Protein 1/4 cup liquid egg whites Splash of sweetened almond milk 2 tbsp PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter Stevia to taste Cinnamon to taste Directions: 1. Spray sauce pan with...
  5. Puggy

    Mark Rippetoe - How to Low Bar Squat

    Famous for his deadlift expertise, here is Mark Rippetoe's how to on the Squat. Specifically the low bar squat, but some of this can definitely be applied to high bar. Picked up some nice form fixes.
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    Low carb potatoes

    For those who love potatoes and have been enjoying the Carisma potatoes (distributed solely through coles for an exorbitant price) there is another potato available with identical macros. I'm not sure whether it is actually the same type of potato being sold under another name (maybe the...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 1

    This weeks topic: Squats. High bar vs. low bar? Programming for squats? Is it leg day or squat day + accessories? How much do you squat? Don't squat? Why not? Feel free to discuss anything else relevant to the topics above; they are simply starting points
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    Burning fat

  9. Jungnaut

    Your 'Almond Milk' has about half an almond? Tell me it ain't true..

    http://althealthworks.com/5907/how-many-almonds-does-your-almond-milk-actually-contain-industry-insiders-shocking-admission/?c=soe So what are you buying lol.. purified, low calorie, organic water? ;)
  10. Jungnaut

    Converting everyday recipes to Protein friendly versions

    I wonder if there is a logical way to convert everyday recipes into ones that make use of almond meal, cassein, WPC or WPI? We all have recipes handed down to us which we want to use but for the sake of adventure don't we wanna make a high protein one instead? And preferably reduce the amount of...
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    High sugar vs high fat

    I've come across an article talking about hidden sugars in low fat foods. I like to eat low fat Greek yogurt for breakfast. So in the context of body building what is better low fat high sugar vs high fat low sugar foods? Cheers
  12. spartacus

    Why i have a lack of arch in lower back

    I got my xrays for back, and it helps explain why I can never get an arch at start of clean or deadlift. I remember years ago m weightlifting coach saying I needed to get more of an arch, but things have obviously got worse. Chiro report: Lumbar spine is very flat. The shape of your pelvis...
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    High vs low frequency training

    How many of you employ high vs low frequency training styles e.g. high frequency - training a body part 2-3 times a week and low frequency less than once every seven days. For those of you training high frequency, do you keep the volume low as a trade off? How many days per week are you...
  14. D1cko

    General Powerlifting Programs- Personal Reviews

    I thought I'd start a thread where we could review a program based on our own personal experiences. There's no right or wrong reviews, just opinions and sharing what worked and what didn't.
  15. StrungOut

    Effects of brown rice on low protein diets

    AbstractThe effect of brown rice with low protein intake was studied in five healthy young men. Feces were weighed, the digestibility of nutrients was determined, and blood tests were made. Each subject followed a diet consisting mainly of polished rice for 14 days and one consisting mainly of...
  16. showdownhero

    Low Carb Diet: Fat Or Fiction | ABC Catalyst

    This episode of Catalyst aired on ABC on Thursday night. The LCHF train seems to be gathering momentum, time for all to get on board ;) Bazza20 this one's for you
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    High or low clavicular insertion

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=155769703 What are your thoughts on this.
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    Light vs. Heavy Weight High reps or low reps for muscle growth? - flexonline

    OPENING ARGUMENTS Defense: Lifting heavy weight is what separates the men from the boys and allows bodybuilders to make the biggest gains in mass. In fact, some of the largest bodybuilders to ever grace the posing dais were ex-powerlifters. Prosecution: Lifting with light weight and higher reps...
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    Which WPC is genuinely low sugar?

    Hi First time post on here. I'm after some advice. I'm on a low carb diet and taking two protein shakes a day as meal replacements, with a balanced meal in the evenings. I've just finished 10kg of WPI/WPC blend from FitBodies Australia and without giving it much thought ordered 10kg of WPI...
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    crossfit women

    If anyone is bored and needs something to watch Andrea Ager- CrossFit Tabata - YouTube CrossFit Women: TABATA WOD w/ Tabata Songs - YouTube Andrea Ager - YouTube The Women of CrossFit Dynamix - YouTube or find some more decent vids and add here
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