For Losing Fat

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:02:34 GMT

There are plenty of good vegetable sources of calcium.

That said, if you are training for muscle gains, then calcium is slightly more important.

There are different "types" when it comes to the way we each process food.
Some types do require more calcium. A simple, one time dietary analysis of your diet, including estimated intake of the vitamins and minerals, would give you an idea of how much you take in and therefor an idea where and how much the deficiency might be.

For example, my diet, when I am seriously training is deficient on paper for calcium. However, I don't do so well taking the RDA.

Get veggies with every meal. That will go a long way to lower your need for excess calcium.

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:22:57 GMT

Should I also take a vitamin for Calcium? I won't be eating any dairy so I could see myself having a deficiency in Calcium.

The same company who makes the one you recommended also makes this one:

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SO-1753

Thoughts?

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:51:34 GMT

Rule #1 Read the fillers...
If there are artificial ingredients (colors, flavors, preservatives...) then don't use it.

Rule #2
Start with the basics. Just get what is essential. No hype.

Going beyond that, there are all sorts of fine distinctions as to the best forms of vitamins, etc.
Beyond that there are bonus ingredients...anti-oxs, phyto-nutrients, enzymes, super-foods...

Bottom line...the MV is just to insure you don't have any glaring deficiencies.

So, the extras are usually in VERY small amounts and, with few exceptions, not of as high a value to you.
The major essential Vitamins and minerals are the kings...the rest are mostly minor players by comparison

I have been using this..
Vegan One Multiple Multivitamin
1 a day

Every now and then I change to see if there is some variation in my response.
Most MVs have about the same amounts give or take...some have higher A or C or D etc...

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:23:56 GMT

What multivitamin do you recommend? I remember in someone elses journal a while ago you recommended one, but I can't see to find it.

RE: For Losing Fat (Skip.)

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:14:05 GMT

I found this thread and your gaining thread very useful without it i would be very lost.
Dan could u please have a look at my cutting diet to make sure im not doing anything stupid.
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/tm.aspx?high=&m=416304&mpage=1#417118
Thanks

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:03:21 GMT

I don't see a problem.

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:37:56 GMT

Would playing hockey one day a week ruin my HIIT progression training? I can plan to get pre/post nutrition for days I play hockey, that's not a problem, but I wouldn't want to ruin my HIIT by playing hockey.

I was planning like:

Monday: lift
Tuesday: HIIT
Wednesday: lift
Thursday: HIIT
Friday: lift
Saturday?: HIIT during the day Hockey games at night (pre/post nutrition before/after each activity)
Sunday: OFF

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:26:48 GMT

The point is that it is excellent interval training and you should simply plan accordingly.

There is not a wrong of right as far as replacing a HIIT day..but it is NOT a progressive program as your HIIT should be....

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:06:49 GMT

Thanks. Should my hockey game days replace one day of HIIT though?

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:53:49 GMT

Should I get 0.2 grams of protein per body weight and BCAA's before/after my hockey games as well as my HIIT/lifting days?

Yes, if you want to spare muscle. If you play for more than 45 minutes, you might consider sipping diluted carbs and BCAA during.

I usually play ice hockey games every Saturday. Should I use that day as one of my HIIT cardio days, or should I still do HIIT 3 days during the week?

It is good exercise.

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:37:08 GMT

I usually play ice hockey games every Saturday. Should I use that day as one of my HIIT cardio days, or should I still do HIIT 3 days during the week?

Should I get 0.2 grams of protein per body weight and BCAA's before/after my hockey games as well as my HIIT/lifting days?

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:35:41 GMT

Trying to cut & retain/build muscle

Is there such thing as too much protein?

Well, yes, and no.

Try to start the cut with a good ratio and slowly modify the nutrient ratios over time.

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:52:29 GMT

Thanks. If I decide to try the buffalo meat, I'll probably email the company and make sure on the nutritional information before ordering. I know the beef sold at my local grocery store is just packaged without a grid telling the calories, fat, protein etc. so it wouldn't hurt to ask.

In the next few weeks I'll be putting together my meal plans, fitday, and all that good stuff so I'll let you know what I come up with. I'm still in the process of trying different foods and finding recipes that use the foods I need in order to enhance the taste to my liking.

RE: For Losing Fat (danmirage)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:23:07 GMT

I believe the names associated with the cuts are consistent from beef to buffalo.
I think most also list the % fat on the package, as that relates to the flavor/grade.

RE: For Losing Fat (XSWHCX)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:01:56 GMT

Dan, could you tell me what the leanest form of buffalo (bison) meat is? I looked into using it as a lean protein (as I like the beef taste, but beef twice a day gives a little too much fat), but can't figure out what the leanest cut is called. Typically I found Top Sirloin or Tenderloin to be the leanest in beef steak, does it hold true for Buffalo steak as well?

On fitday.com they only have a general listing for Buffalo meat. For 4oz of the meat it has: 112 calories, 1.55 grams of fat, and 23 grams of protein. That seems VERY lean, I guess which cut would that most likely be close to?

Thanks again.