Hey there.

Animal fats in general are not the best for long term human consumption. I would avoid fatty steaks, and stick to leaner cuts such as the sirloin or even filet mignon.

However, partially hydrogenated oils are indeed worse for the human body, but comparing bad to worse is an act in futility.


edit:

that being said, you can eat fatty steak (sparingly), but for daily consumption, stick to the leanest cuts possible, and add olive oil.

This post was edited by SKCRaynor on Dec 6 2013 09:32am

This seems to have taken care of itself. Thanks Carte.

Here's 3,000 cals:

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=406743805
3,000 calorie diet w/ 40/40/20 macros

and heres 2,500


Meal 1 - 3 whole eggs + 5 egg whites + green peppers and onions + 3/4 cup oatmeal (uncooked volume) + handful of mixed berries (any)
Meal 2 - 6 oz grilled chicken + 1 cup cooked brown rice + 1 large salad + 1 tbsp olive oil + vinegar
Meal 3 - 2 slices whole grain bread + 1 can of tuna + 1 oz of 2% cheese + 1tbsp mayo + veggies (tuna sandwich)
Meal 4 - 6 oz grilled sirloin steak 90/10 or leaner (trim off the fat) + 1/2 cup black beans + 1/2 cup brown rice + veggies + 1 tbsp olive oil
Meal 5 - 40g protein shake + handful mixed berries + 1 slice whole grain bread w/ 1 tbsp peanut butter and 1 tsp jelly
Meal 6 - 3/4 cup of 2% cottage cheese + 1tsp heavy cream + handful mixed berries + 10 almonds + cinnamon to taste


Basically, you can consume around 500-800 cals MORE on workout days than you do on non-workout days. So if you need 3,000 cals on workout days, non-workout days could be 2,500 cals.

That is a good amount of weight gain, the key is to monitor your FAT gains.

That is very unusual.

The keto diet as explained here:

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&p=304616466
anabolic cutting diet (cyclical keto diet)


Includes a CARB day every 7-14 days depending on your keto cycle and exercise level. This can be considered a cheat day, but it is MOSTLY carbs.


What food was he eating when he became ill?

Certainly.


http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=345358141
Hypertrophy Plan 3-on-1-off (regular)


http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=352563664
Hypertrophy 5 day split (modified)

Yes, you can certainly substitute protein shakes for meals in order to cut. However the following need to be considered:

1. Sufficient micronutrients (take a multivitamin such as NOW! Adam)
2. Eat a piece of fruit or raw veggie with the shakes (fiber and filling)
3. If you are doing 2 protein shakes (breakfast/lunch) and then a food meal later, make sure the later meal is complete with a lean protein, complex carb, and veggies. (Example, chicken breast + black beans + broccoli + brown rice + olive oil).


edit:

however, your total calories taken in must be LOWER than the calories you burn on a daily basis. Go online and calculate your BMR (resting), and then figure out how much food you will be allowed to consume and split it up into 2 shakes + 1 meal. I would highly advise you take around 500 cals less (intake) than your body burns.

This post was edited by SKCRaynor on Dec 6 2013 09:43am

I wouldn't buy the random Chinese stuff on Amazon for fear of inferior products and tainting.

Check out USA grown products such as:

http://www.miraclefruitman.com/index.html


In general, the fruit itself has no side effects (known).

A good article and study, however the definitive conclusions are still a bit vague.

In general, pre/post workout protein/carbs is still a good idea according to that article.

I will take some time later to dissect the study.

Non-Perishable snacks include the following:

Nuts, Beef/Turkey Jerky, Protein Bars, raw veggies, and even protein powder (to make into a shake).

I would highly recommend Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex Natural protein powder, or NOW! Whey Protein


You can see results in losing weight in a 4-6 week range...however you will need to be on a very strict routine. What is your height/weight and current activity level?

Unfortunately, you will be restricted in terms of exercises, but we can still make do.

Try this:

[5 sets of each]


Monday - Chin Ups, DB Bent Over Rows, Lawnmower Rows, DB Curls, Hammer Curls, Seated Curls

Tuesday - Pushups, DB Flies (standing), DB Presses, DB Kickbacks, DB Skullcrushers, Dips

Wednesday - DB Squats, DB Lunges, DB Calf Raises, Situps, DB Crunches, Hanging Leg Raises

Thursday - DB Shoulder Press, DB Arnold Presses, Bent over DB Rear Delt extensions, DB Shrugs, Wide-Grip pullups (overhand)

Friday - Pick some of the above exercises that you need work with and do those - stick to muscle groups needing more attention