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Originally Posted by Clockwatcher  That's exactly what I do, and said, Big Al (well minus the nitrogen requirements bit as im not well versed on that area of nutrition.)
AFAIK almost everything fat loss and muscle growth related comes down to blood insulin, and absolutely, protein supplementation throughout the day helps no end, as does knowing when and what sorts of carbs to using throughout the day. Macro nutrition is boring but crucial in protecting yourself from catobolism while losing fat.
I'm tall too so i only do slow, low impact cardio to protect my joints.
As for caffeine and ephedra, I go and off using these, I'm not particularly stim sensitive so i should use them more, my only issue is i find eph makes me fidgety and stops me wanting to do PE, which i obviously avoid. |
Positive nitrogen balance essentially means having enough protein available so that your body doesn't start cannibalizing itself. This isn't that important to keep track of if you're not dieting strictly since carbs have a protien sparing effect, but if you're on a low carb diet, consuming some protein every 2-3 hours is a good idea.
Important- if you're going to be on a high protein diet, ensure that you're free of any kidney problems; and make sure that you drink a gallon or more of pure fresh water daily.
I would take the ECA right before an intense workout. If you're feeling amped up too long afterwards, you're probably taking too much.