Goes through all the basics of nutrition without any wacky diets.
Pretty straightforward guide:
-split your meals
-high protein
-low glycemic carbs
-healthy fats
-supplementation
-simple recipes
I’ve been working out for 12 years and agree with 99% of the info presented in this concise book. It’s the standard bodybuilding diet. I like how he incorporates EFA and other heart healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. I remember 10 years ago when ALL fats were an evil thing He also talks about the muscle building process and how nutrition factors in which tells you WHY you should be eating certain foods. Anyway, perfect for beginners unsure of what to eat.
My only complaint is that the author uses the book to push his mediocre supplement line which I don’t fault him for since he owns MHP. There are better/cheaper protein & creatine supplements on the market.
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In the midst of the low-carb era and post low fat era, this book makes the general public think in a new light. I used this book with great success in how to nourish my own body. It has kept me strong, energetic, and definately a lot more muscular.
The book isn’t meant for just those of a body building mentality. Anyone who wants to make a life change is required to do many similar steps in this book as would a professional body builder. Meal planning, nutrient ratios, exchange lists, weight training, supplements… it’s all part of planning to succeed in a plan to gain muscle and lose fat. All successful diet/exercise plans are based on the priniciple of muscle gain and fat loss. Admittedly the photos of athletes in there are those who most likely take steroids and perhaps some of their words don’t apply to you… you can still go the website and see real people who use this program successfully without the use of steroids.
This book was published by the creator of the company MHP which is a supplement company. The products they make are specifically tailored to this program and those who are seeking the edge in gaining mass and losing fat. So it comes as no surprise that the supplements suggested are made by the company. It’s really hard to find others with the same benefits and nutrient ratios.
For one month’s worth of the products that are minimally needed is around $130 from the lowest discounter. This include Multiple Vitamin, Pre-workout booster, protein, and weight gainer. Not bad considering that it will take the place of about three meals a day. However for optimal usage (The book being published before their new products were made) you’d have to spend $430. This includes fat burner, both anabolic agents, Glutamine, more protein, weight gainer, Multi vitamin, joint soother, GH secretion helper, and pre-workout booster.
A tip from me is that if you’re just starting go with the vitamin, protein, and weight gainer first. Then add others as your goals become apparent.
Enough about supplements. Overall this book is a good introduction to those who have never done serious weight lifting or dieting before. It also provides a few good bits of information to those who are experienced. However, this program is not for the casual lifter nor the person who is not serious about looking and feeling better. The diet is not for the carb phobic or fat phobic. It takes intensive planning and calculation to do this diet right. You don’t need to be a body builder to eat and train to gain muscle. In fact, trust me… unless you’re REALLY genetically gifted you’re never going to look like one (male or female with or without steroids). So train hard, eat right, and read up. If you succeed with this book and it’s your cup of tea then power to you. Building muscle isn’t easy but this book definately takes some of the mystery out of it.
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This book is designed for mega body builders who want advice on taking lots of supplements in order to bulk up and obtain the type of physique shown on the cover. It is not very good at explaining how to get maximum nutritional value from food in order to more efficiently burn fat, which is what I was hoping for.
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December 2nd, 2011 - 07:48
Excellent resource for new guys!,
Goes through all the basics of nutrition without any wacky diets.
Pretty straightforward guide:
-split your meals
-high protein
-low glycemic carbs
-healthy fats
-supplementation
-simple recipes
I’ve been working out for 12 years and agree with 99% of the info presented in this concise book. It’s the standard bodybuilding diet. I like how he incorporates EFA and other heart healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. I remember 10 years ago when ALL fats were an evil thing
He also talks about the muscle building process and how nutrition factors in which tells you WHY you should be eating certain foods. Anyway, perfect for beginners unsure of what to eat.
My only complaint is that the author uses the book to push his mediocre supplement line which I don’t fault him for since he owns MHP. There are better/cheaper protein & creatine supplements on the market.
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|December 2nd, 2011 - 08:02
Good basic guide,
In the midst of the low-carb era and post low fat era, this book makes the general public think in a new light. I used this book with great success in how to nourish my own body. It has kept me strong, energetic, and definately a lot more muscular.
The book isn’t meant for just those of a body building mentality. Anyone who wants to make a life change is required to do many similar steps in this book as would a professional body builder. Meal planning, nutrient ratios, exchange lists, weight training, supplements… it’s all part of planning to succeed in a plan to gain muscle and lose fat. All successful diet/exercise plans are based on the priniciple of muscle gain and fat loss. Admittedly the photos of athletes in there are those who most likely take steroids and perhaps some of their words don’t apply to you… you can still go the website and see real people who use this program successfully without the use of steroids.
This book was published by the creator of the company MHP which is a supplement company. The products they make are specifically tailored to this program and those who are seeking the edge in gaining mass and losing fat. So it comes as no surprise that the supplements suggested are made by the company. It’s really hard to find others with the same benefits and nutrient ratios.
For one month’s worth of the products that are minimally needed is around $130 from the lowest discounter. This include Multiple Vitamin, Pre-workout booster, protein, and weight gainer. Not bad considering that it will take the place of about three meals a day. However for optimal usage (The book being published before their new products were made) you’d have to spend $430. This includes fat burner, both anabolic agents, Glutamine, more protein, weight gainer, Multi vitamin, joint soother, GH secretion helper, and pre-workout booster.
A tip from me is that if you’re just starting go with the vitamin, protein, and weight gainer first. Then add others as your goals become apparent.
Enough about supplements. Overall this book is a good introduction to those who have never done serious weight lifting or dieting before. It also provides a few good bits of information to those who are experienced. However, this program is not for the casual lifter nor the person who is not serious about looking and feeling better. The diet is not for the carb phobic or fat phobic. It takes intensive planning and calculation to do this diet right. You don’t need to be a body builder to eat and train to gain muscle. In fact, trust me… unless you’re REALLY genetically gifted you’re never going to look like one (male or female with or without steroids). So train hard, eat right, and read up. If you succeed with this book and it’s your cup of tea then power to you. Building muscle isn’t easy but this book definately takes some of the mystery out of it.
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|December 2nd, 2011 - 08:55
Not what the title implies,
This book is designed for mega body builders who want advice on taking lots of supplements in order to bulk up and obtain the type of physique shown on the cover. It is not very good at explaining how to get maximum nutritional value from food in order to more efficiently burn fat, which is what I was hoping for.
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