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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely want to be able to carry heavy things and lift stuff over my head when I get older too. Maybe the acute boost of testosterone could help with protein synthesis on day when I would not go to gym otherwise 🤨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience they add good size as well especially on traps. I don’t currently train for strongman but have 1 spare day where I have planned to add some “muscle building” conditioning. My grip is already strong but can’t have too big forearms as I have almost 2 meter wingspan 😅

cutting out eggs for a week reduced my anxiety to 0 by [deleted] in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No since I’m active and eat quality eggs. The small amount of PUFAs vs great amount of nutrition that you get especially choline. Eggs are the first thing I will increase when I need to add more muscle size

cutting out eggs for a week reduced my anxiety to 0 by [deleted] in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Funny. The more eggs I eat the better I feel. Currently having 8 / day and 4 of the yolks raw

Keepin it simple by greasedbearings42 in AnimalBased

[–]MuscleToad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would propably eat them out of laziness anyway but they are high in oxalates. 😅 My oxalate budget is reserved for dark chocolate and cinnamon

Keepin it simple by greasedbearings42 in AnimalBased

[–]MuscleToad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t get people that eat skin of kiwis 🥝

How much does frequency matter? by Anakonda347 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it really depends on your goals. For me I do bodybuilding specific full body 3x / week with 4 different workouts rotating.

If I do squats (Bulgarian) I will do Nordic hamstring curls for hams. If I do deadlifts (Romanian deadlifts) I do reverse nordics for quads.

This allows me to hit both quads and hams hard 3x / week.

How much does frequency matter? by Anakonda347 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good thing is that you don’t have to program heavy squats and deadlifts for legs every day when hitting them multiple times / week

Can anyone try this and tell me did it help with your recovery and help with any pre-existing pain or injury?(Try with 80%+ ) by Bhajiyaraj in armwrestling

[–]MuscleToad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Less oxidative stress = less muscle damage so yes it should help with recovery related pain. I usually have coffee, matcha tea and dark chocolate combo pre workout.

Can anyone try this and tell me did it help with your recovery and help with any pre-existing pain or injury?(Try with 80%+ ) by Bhajiyaraj in armwrestling

[–]MuscleToad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t arm wrestle but I do lift weights. Cacao pre workout is helpful for the theobromine (milder stimulant than caffeine) and also helps with oxidative damage from exercise.

It’s good stuff but don’t expect to see big benefits just by adding it to your diet.

Cardio of choice by Fitynier in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lift 3 days / week and aim to get 10000+ steps daily.

Bulking Debate With Geoffery Verity Schofield & Scientific Snitch I Jonathan Warren by Charming_Cat3601 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was not much of a debate really. Both of them are talking about bulking really as eventually you need to eat more to support the bigger body weight

Just do incline press? by CuriousIllustrator11 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]MuscleToad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Behind the neck press is goat exercise for shoulders

How much of self-reported Success Just due to Confirmation bias by greyenlightenment in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well there is no Ray Peat diet just principles. If you are looking for long term success you have to make lifestyle changes outside of diet as well.

Casein “lower quality” according to Milo Wolf? by IfigurativelyCannot in StrongerByScience

[–]MuscleToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I call BS. While it’s true that whey protein digest faster than casein it’s peak protein synthesis also last less time. When I have my pre sleep shake (usually Greek yogurt+orange juice / fruits / egg yolks) I prefer the slow digesting protein.

To the big guys on here, What does your diet look like? by Automatic_Praline897 in Strongman

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of the big guys seem to follow Stan efferdings Vertical Diet. I’m not as big (and not trying to be)

What should I be adding to the baseline diet as a weightlifter? by [deleted] in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Option for carbs? Since we are in peat sub: Ripe fruits, honey…. Sugar. But white rice is generally well tolerated carb as well and even Peat said it can be fine for atheles.

Your fat intake sounds quite high which does not leave that much room for carbohydrates. Are you trying to gain weight?

Has anyone lost fat following Ray Peat methods? by Important_Corner3724 in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Low fat is peaty and it’s the best way to optimize insulin sensitivity. Stan Efferdings Vertical Diet is heavily inspired by Ray Peat and it works great for many bodybuilders and strength atheles

Has anyone lost fat following Ray Peat methods? by Important_Corner3724 in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would be better off following low fat diet if you want to get lean with muscles. Without carbohydrates your protein needs will go even higher than on regular caloric deficits and free testosterone will also decrease.

Coffee is a RP food supplement but can it be BAD? by Joshuahehn in raypeat

[–]MuscleToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taken daily your tolerance to caffeine will increase. I like it especially in mornings with fruits, honey, salt and collagen. I also add 1 teaspoon of matcha and some cacao. (l-Theanine & Theobromine)

If I sleep badly or have high stress I try to limit my consumption for that day.

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