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    few questions?help!

    the few g of sugar and few calories here and there from condiments can add up! use sparingly -Alex
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    Hows my diet look??

    Hey bro, Try to eat about 225-250g protein per day split evenly between 5-6 meals. 150g carbs on training days (eat 50g with breakfast, pre workout and post workout meals). On non training days you can cut your carbs to 100 or even to 50. Cycle them around a little bit. Fats - take an...
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    how's my diet

    milk and fruit are not conducive to fat loss. lactose and fructose sugars are processed differently than glucose. You should aim to consumer slow burning complex carbohydrates that release glucose into the bloodstream at an even, slow rate thus keeping insulin production minimal. When insulin...
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    Post workout carbs crucial or counter productive?

    100% agreed
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    Input needed for Cutting diet

    I think your fat intake is fine. If you are eating lean round cuts for your red meat meals than it should be no problem. I'd just bump the natty PB down to 1.5tbsp before bed with the shake. But really it won't make a huge difference. Unless carbs are REALLY low, I like to keep fat under 50g...
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    5 weeks before photos

    at 250lbs x 30% bf = 175lbs LBM. If you are eating 170~g protein (1g/lb LBM) that is fine, however in the absence of carbs and fat (which I do not see much of in your diet) you are going to be consume far too few calories. I would keep added fat to nothing but EFA's, put protein up to about...
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    splenda

    I think it is a bit bold to call something "completely safe." holistically speaking, and in my opinion, a naturally sweet ground leaf will be safer than something like sucralose.
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    splenda

    It is good for your teeth and blood sugar. It is alkaline compared to all artificial sweeteners which are quite acid-forming. Cinnamon + Stevia is my favorite addition to my unflavored whey, grits, oats, sweet potatoes etc! -Alex
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    Protein powder and stomach issues

    Agreed. I have a problem with protein powders that are artificially sweetened. They become very acidic. This causes digestion issues (whether immediately noticeable-upset stomach) or not. Aside from the sweeteners, the preservatives and other acids/chemicals/flavorings should be avoided. Check...
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    Muscle Mass

    This is very realistic advice. I agree -Alex
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    diet coke/ aspartame

    In moderation, diet soda/products are ok... But I try and eliminate all artificial sweeteners and acid-forming chemicals from my diet. Diet Cola's have too many negatives to even get into. They are extremely acidic (both from the added acids and from the acidic sweeteners). I think people also...
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    Weight loss muscle gain diet?

    Given your goal, I think you're macro's need to be prioritized differently. What worked for someone else will 90% of the time NOT work for you exactly as planned. As stated by another poster, your protein intake should be higher to start, and your fat and carb intakes should be lower. Feel free...
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    Input needed for Cutting diet

    I looked at your diet and your weight/bf% quickly and think that your macros should be around 250g protein, 150g carbs to start (from direct sources - complex starchy carbs), and no added fats except for your last meal (whether it simply be a fattier meat like steak or you have whey + 1.5tbsp...
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    New Guy in Need of some help please!!

    I have a few clients who are restricted by their college lifestyles but are serious about their physique goals. It is not impossible. You just need to make adjustments to compensate for the limited resources. -Alex
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    Sooo yeah, I'm fat. Time for a change

    exactly. This was more or less the point I was making.. -Alex
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