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First meal of the day information
The first meal of the day might not be as important as you think. Recent studies suggest that skipping breakfast actually promotes muscle growth and fat loss.
This approach is commonly used by those who practice intermittent fasting. While most fitness experts agree about the importance of breakfast, this meal doesn’t do too much for your health. After all, there are lots of healthy people who skip breakfast or practice intermittent fasting. |
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According to Dr. John Berardi, eating breakfast is a matter of personal choice.
If you have a clean diet and follow nutritional guidelines, then you can skip this meal. Intermittent fasting is a much better choice since it increases growth hormone levels, promotes fat loss, and delays aging. Dr. Berardi is the co-founder of Precision Nutrition. He claims that eating small, frequent meals isn’t necessary to boost metabolism. Breakfast can be beneficial for some people, but not for everyone. |
I can't miss breakfast and if I do I dont have energy and I am nervous. Give me my coffee and something to eat:p
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I think this is an individual thing and even if there are people who dont eat in the morning I dont think it is good for their stomach. After 8 hours of not eating to keep 5-6 more stomach with no food may cause problems.
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I usually have a protein shake first thing but if I'm trying to cut or trying to give my digestion a rest I have no problem doing intermittent fasting. I swear by it and recommend it. |
IF is not optimal for MPS and in turn muscle growth
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Maybe if you are on your way to winning Mr Olympia IF might slow you down, though I doubt you'd notice. However, IF has proven health benefits, one being to give your body the chance to cleanse itself. If you are on your way to winning Mr Olympia my guess is that you are ingesting products that aren't necessarily fantastic for your health. By practicing IF occasionally you will benefit from improved blood markers, for a start. You might lose a gram or two of muscle along the way but at least you will around a bit longer to enjoy what you've got. I'm oversimplifying it slightly but in my opinion your health should come fairly high up the list. Just my opinion and, incidentally, that of plenty of others . . . |
IF promotes release of gh. So it does have its bebefits. Also,I'd your an early riser try bcaa mixed in your am drink before wo and add in some glutamine and watch the pump you get.. tremendous. .. no carbs before wo csn change your entire outlook on working out.
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Intermittent fasting has been shown to increase growth hormone levels, which aids in weight loss and muscle growth.
It also improves insulin sensitivity and regulates blood sugar levels. Skipping breakfast and eating fewer meals can reduce your risk of diabetes. It’s also a good way to lose fat and preserve muscle. |
I'd have to disagree with that! I will agree that carbs can help but no carbs changes the game. Just like people think that you need carbs right after a workout. . Not always the best way to create high igf-1 levels. Protein especially l-lucine.. :)
Don't knock it until you try it.. you have carbs from the day before in your system that have not been used yet. Give it some thought.. Just to clairfy. My comment was for the carbs before post |
So the consensus seems to be that through various mechanisms IF is beneficial for muscle growth, not detrimental. I have to say that I have never noticed any muscle loss when I do it. And I've gone three days without eating a few times. I think maybe people don't understand the difference between IF and all out calorie deficit dieting. It's two completely different things. Trickle feeding yourself with reduced calories in the hope of losing weight is not IF and completely negates the beneficial effects of IF. |
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Yes, i will agree IF is a good way to CUT for some people. It provides better satiety since you get to eat larger meals, and many people (including myself) usually are not hungry in the morning. Which makes IF very easy to manage. |
Its always good to hear other peoples experiences and opinions. I think what all this says most of all is that within reason we are all different. Different body types, different ages, different aims and ambitions, different budgets etc etc and therefore there is no real right or wrong way - unless you are trying to build muscle by knocking out 30 rep sets! We were designed to eat as much as we can whenever we can and more or less starve in between but that doesn't mean that eating little and often might not be better for certain lifestyles - bodybuilding being one. If I have a large breakfast I just feel sluggish but that's just me. It might be why after being told for years that we should breakfast like a king I started to question so called conventional wisdom and do what is right for me. Right as far as breakfast is concerned being an easy to digest whey protein shake. |
It May Reduce Your Daily Calorie Intake
Skipping the first meal of the day will result in fewer calories being eaten. This way you’ll be able to have a larger meal later in the day and lower your total calorie intake. If you practice intermittent fasting, have two or three daily meals instead of six. This approach can help you shed pounds and maintain optimal health. Not to mention that you’ll spend less time in the kitchen! |
i just had my coffee..
1 tbs coconut oil 1 tbs whole butter 10g protein 4 tbs heavy cream fucking yumm... |
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