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Q. Can I consume more than one serving of whey powder each day?
A. While trying to adapt to the volume of calories and protein, you may use more protein powder. Protein powder is just another source...
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2013-02-15 20:50
Q. Why do you recommend not consuming salmon and peanut butter with your diets?
A. Salmon, peanut butter, olive oil, avocados, and nuts are very high in fat. They do contain “healthy fats,...
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2013-02-15 22:51
Q. I find when I’m dieting for any more than a month, I become constipated. Why does this happen to me?
A. Constipation can become a problem for several reasons. A diet that is low in fat, low...
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2013-02-15 22:54
Q. I notice that with your diets you have people eating tons of food! Why do I have to eat so many calories?
A. Feeding your body is important to maintain your metabolic tissue (muscle). When food...
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2013-02-15 23:33
Q. Can I use low-fat margarine when dieting?
A. Do not add any fats such as low-fat margarine. Low-fat margarine is still high in fat with the difference that it contains a higher concentration of...
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2013-02-16 00:14
Q. How do I know what fat percentage is okay when buying food?
A. We aim for a fat percentage of 25 percent or less with our food choices. To figure out the percentage of an item, remember that 1...
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2013-02-16 00:26
Q. Do food choices have to be aspartame sweetened? Aspartame gives me headaches.
A. We permit our clients to use a variety of artificial sweeteners. Many drinks and food items are sweetened with...
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2013-02-16 00:29
Q. Are your athletes allowed to eat nuts?
A. Nuts are too high in fat. You will not lose weight consuming calories high in fat while following our diet strategies. The confusion with nuts is that...
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2013-02-16 00:33
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2013-01-22 00:49
Q. I read your article last issue about stacking for mass—great info! But what I really want to know is what supplement stack are you using right now, aside from greens, fish oil, and fiber?
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2014-10-23 09:14
Q. In the past you've given greens and fiber supplements more props than things like creatine and weight gainers! Are greens and fibers really that important?
A. You’re damn right I did! And yes,...
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2018-01-11 18:53
Q. What is the number one mistake you see people do when training for fat loss?
A. The biggest error I see is that when people are doing their cardio work, they don’t know at what heart rate and...
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2021-01-20 16:44
Q. I’m a vegetarian (lacto ovo), and I’ve been told it’s impossible to build a great physique or get really lean eating this way. What’s your take?
A. It’s definitely...
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2013-01-25 02:15
Q. Is cardio catabolic? How much and what type of cardio do you recommend for your athletes?
A. Cardio is catabolic, just as weight training is catabolic, in that it breaks down nutrients. What...
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2013-01-21 06:41
Q. What are you doing training-wise to improve your physique for the upcoming contest schedule? Any different exercises, training secrets or new strategies you can tell us about?
A. As most of your...
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2013-01-21 06:50
Q. There seems to be this whole underworld of schmoes that put female bodybuilding in a negative light. What is the most bizarre request in this business that you’ve received from an obsessed...
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2013-01-20 18:37
Q. I’ve noticed that many pros don’t train using a full range of motion on every rep and many seem outright sloppy, but still manage to build tons of mass. How important is strict form and full range...
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2016-03-24 10:45
Q. Based on what I saw, the guy who won your class wasn’t nearly as ripped or muscular as you. How did it feel when the judges said you were way too big and jacked for physique?
A. I had a...
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2013-02-16 22:42
Q. What was your experience like dieting down for your first men’s physique contest?
A. I’d say it was only slightly more intense than the regular routine I follow year-round to stay in...
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2013-02-16 23:58
Q. What are some of your bodybuilding predictions for 2013?
A. 2013 will be probably be a big one. The Mr. Olympia will actually be a nail-biter with Jay Cutler re-entering the mix. Kai showed this...
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2013-02-16 01:08