Fitness myths and misconceptions

[Arch0wl]

Dump them all here.

Let's start with "you should get your protein 30 minutes after workout": http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...utrition_myths

[Reach]

You have to do cardio to lose weight.

/ you can't eat certain foods if you want to lose weight.

This one drives me nuts. It pisses off a buddy of mine that competes in natural bodybuilding so much that the guy purposely eats ice cream and poptarts during contest prep just to give people the middle finger on this topic.

[Superfreak04]

Originally Posted by Reach

You have to do cardio to lose weight.

/ you can't eat certain foods if you want to lose weight.

This one drives me nuts. It pisses off a buddy of mine that competes in natural bodybuilding so much that the guy purposely eats ice cream and poptarts during contest prep just to give people the middle finger on this topic.

So, are you saying that the IIFYM (If it fits your macro's) is a good way to go about cutting and gaining?

[Reach]

In terms of gaining and losing mass? Absolutely. IIFYM is really all that matters when it comes to body composition. Losing fat, gaining muscle...you can eat anything, total macronutrient composition and caloric intake are the only things that matter.

In terms of maximizing overall health, there's a bit more to it, but probably less than most people think.

[SCWolf]

I tend to let all the myths to fly over my head to avoid unneeded stress.

[Arch0wl]

"you can only consume 30g of protein in one sitting"

saw this in a fitness magazine at gold's. can't believe someone put this out in a magazine with no fact checking.

[MosaicMan3]

Originally Posted by Arch0wl

"you can only consume 30g of protein in one sitting"

saw this in a fitness magazine at gold's. can't believe someone put this out in a magazine with no fact checking.

Not only is it published in magazines, but it is discussed on the television quite often (Dr.Oz being one). When I was at Uni, it was a question that came up in our nutrition class, and our professor simply told us that there is no maximum consumption or absorption of protein in the human body.

In my point of view, sure if you were to ingest 10kg of protein in one sitting, your body will regulate what percentage of that goes towards protein synthesis. However if you were to ingest 10kg of protein, your body would digest it 1 gram at a time, not the entire 10kilos all at once.

And that's the reason why that ideology is flawed and makes my ears bleed whenever I hear it.

[SCWolf]

I actually work with someone who doesn't believe that you can technically get your entire daily protein needs in one meal even though I'm literally standing in front of him as he's telling me it's impossible.

[MosaicMan3]

Originally Posted by SCWolf

I actually work with someone who doesn't believe that you can technically get your entire daily protein needs in one meal even though I'm literally standing in front of him as he's telling me it's impossible.

It depends in what perspective you're looking at it in.

Possible > Yes
Favorable > No

You're much better off in-taking protein gradually through-out the day, from different sources. Results in different digestion rates, amino-acid profiles, and peptide profiles. Moreover honing in at the appropriate time to consume each source.

Also your shit won't get backed up, I tried the paleo-diet for about 6 weeks, and my constipation was terrible. Ironically I was able to lose about 2% body fat doing that. But for me personally, was not a sustainable lifestyle.

[Reach]

I ate all of my protein in one meal a day (and was only eating two meals a day) for like 6 weeks one summer.

Got great gains.

Mind you, I'll give you that bit about shit. You get some wild and wacky dumps eating like that.

[MosaicMan3]

Nice man! Gains are gains, and if the shits don't bother you then keep doing what works for you.

[Arch0wl]

I think the argument for eating protein in broken meals is that it's in circulation for 24 hours, or something like that, so that you'd basically have more consistent protein levels. Don't quote me on this, though.

[SCWolf]

I almost always get my protein for the day in two meals. Even when I got it in one meal, I never had any issues with my stool.

You're right though for sure, I'm just in a minority of people that don't get side effects.

[MosaicMan3]

@Archowl, the idea is amazing, and it's understandable why people would think that. But your body can and will regulate how much protein it needs, and will slow down digestion as a result.

The slowing of digestion won't put you in a catabolic state, if anything it's better because you are never, not processing protein.

Oppose to when you break it up in small portions you could be have 30 minute gaps of no digestion.

I'm just playing devils advocate though. From experience, I meet my macro quota, call it a day, then get gains.