Are Weight Gainers Bad For You?

January 27th, 2012 - posted in Build Muscle, Natural Bodybuilding

This is post by NoBull Author, Mike Boyle When used correctly a weight gainer can be a very effective way to put on weight.  Weight gainers will provide you with the protein, carbohydrates and fats needed to gain weight.  Gaining weight requires many things.  One of the big ones is calories in vs. calories out.  There's more to gaining weight though then just eating a large amount of food.  You need to supply your body with the right amount of quality protein, carbohydrates and fats.
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Is a Weight Gainer Bad for You?

December 29th, 2011 - posted in Build Muscle, Natural Bodybuilding, Nutrition

Question:  Marc, I've been told that I need a LOT of calories to gain weight.  I'm having a bit of an issue eating so much food.  My trainer recommended a weight gainer.  But are weight gainers bad for you?  What's your take on weight gainers for people who need those extra calories? Answer:  The quick answer is "A weight gainer isn't bad for you" than any other type of protein powder.  It all depends on the types of protein, the quality of the calories and how you end up using it.  If you search around on the Internet, you'd think you...
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If You Don’t Track Your Diet… You Are Wasting Your Time

December 13th, 2011 - posted in Build Muscle, Natural Bodybuilding, Weight Loss

Frankly, I'm puzzled whenever I hear this from somebody who's frustrated with their lack of gains: Me: So what are you eating? How many calories per day and how many do you need? Them: I don't know. I just eat. Huh? Yes, it's true. People don't track their diets, don't calculate their calories and just guess at what they need. They have no idea where they are going, very little facts on how to get there and yet are frustrated and mad when 6 weeks later they don't see the results. Imagine, for a moment, that's it's 6-months from today. And you've made no progress....
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The 5-Minute Guide to Picking a Training Program

December 12th, 2011 - posted in Natural Bodybuilding, Weight Training

In order to pick the best training program for you, several factors need to be considered. Is the program specific to your goals? Does it take into consideration your body's individual differences? Warning: Don't buy a weightlifting program until you've answered the following seven questions... Far too many people just randomly pick program in hopes it will work for them. Or they see a program working for a group of people and assume it will work for them too.. Before you pick any bodybuilding program, all you need to do is run through this quick list of seven questions and make sure...
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How One Person, Namely Me, Could Be a Beginner for 16 Years

December 07th, 2011 - posted in Natural Bodybuilding

Is that really me at 16, in December, seriously posing in front of the Christmas tree?  Who took that picture?  My sister.  I'm surprised it came out as clear as it did given that she must have been laughing. My dedication to the sport as a 'Recreational' bodybuilder is not in question.  Health and fitness has been part of my life for twenty years.  And what I'm about to tell you is the truth, and nothing but the truth. While my story is unique to me, I sound just like thousands of frustrated people on the quest become better. What person just starts...
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7 Simple Steps to Beginning Bodybuilding

December 05th, 2011 - posted in Build Muscle, Fitness Tips, Natural Bodybuilding

Although my hypothetical letter would be written for me, I'm certain that the 7 steps in that letter would apply just as well to you or to any other teenager or beginner who is frustrated and at a point (early in their training education), where they would waste a lot of time if they started heading down the wrong path. I wasted so many years making so many training and diet mistakes, that I hope by sharing these 7 steps with you, that you will get started on the right track and make great gains right from the beginning. Before I take...
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How Do I Know if Intermittent Fasting is Right for Me?

November 26th, 2011 - posted in Natural Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Weight Loss

If you have considered fasting for weight loss (sometimes known as Intermittent Fasting) here are some general thoughts on fasting regarding body composition. I'll be the first to admit I've not reviewed very much of the science behind this concept or read any books on the subject of fasting. That being said, I think it's worthy of a discussion for those interested in the concept.
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Holiday Fitness Challenge: Crazy or Genius?

November 22nd, 2011 - posted in Natural Bodybuilding, Videos

By now, almost everyone in the online fitness space has heard of Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat Holiday Challenge. But in case you haven't, the holiday challenge is a body transformation contest that starts in November and ends in January.  49 days of "burning the fat" (and building muscle, if you choose). The gut reaction most people have when they hear about this for the first time is, "Isn't this the WORST time to start a fitness program?  Thanksgiving is just days away and most people gain fat over the holidays don't they?"  True. Most people do gain fat over the...
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Don’t Make These 30 Stupid Bodybuilding Mistakes!

September 14th, 2011 - posted in Natural Bodybuilding, Nutrition

These are some awesome free reports by Skip LaCour: --> Download Your Free Reports <-- You will learn 30 mistakes you must avoid to get results. These 3 reports reveal... The 10 'Stupid' Things Bodybuilders do to Mess Up Their Eating Habits. The 10 'Stupid' Things Bodybuilders do to Mess Up Their Training Habits. The 10 'Stupid' Things Bodybuilders do to Mess Up Their Winning Mindset. So, head on over to: --> Skip LaCour's Simple Nutrition <-- Highly recommended ... and they are free :-)  (in exchange for your email address of course) - marc david
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Thai Basil Chicken Stir-fry

May 10th, 2011 - posted in Bodybuilding Recipes, Natural Bodybuilding

Once again, this amazing meal comes from Metabolic Cooking and it's called Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry.  I've made quite a few meals from this cookbook and so far, this is my #1 pick.  A close second is Ginger Beef (not yet posted).  Describing food for me is difficult because by nature I am no chef!  My cooking skills in college were limited to Top Ramen.  I once ate an entire German Chocolate Cake for dinner. I've come a long way. :-) Without going into too much detail, having these type of resources at your disposal is a benefit to you, your family...
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