My objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of performance-guided nutrition and training in an easy-to-follow Q&A format. I have spent much of my life learning and developing my interest in nutrition. I have often wished for an easy-to-follow guide that would allow me to continue my knowledge growth in brief time periods. I believe this book will provide much benefit to readers interested in developing their own knowledge base on training and nutrition. In this book, you will find definable answers to many real-world questions that your peers have posed to me over the years.
Project Superheavyweight DVD
The "Project Superheavyweight" video, featuring Justin Harris and his workout partner and client Steve Kuclo, is now available. This training DVD features over 2 hours of real-time training and it comes with a free nutritional DVD with over an hour of nutrition advice and food prep! Watch him go through intense workouts and get nutrition advice from Justin himself! See Justin's life outside the gym as he balances family, work, and training.
The most critical time for nutrition is the period around your weight training workout. With all the confusion as to what nutrients are needed to create an anabolic environment and shut off catabolism after a workout, I've shut the door on any doubts as to whether you're taking the proper route nutritionally. Anatrop has all the amino acids essential to creating an anti-catabolic environment, as well as an extra dose of L-leucine, the specific amino acid shown in studies to promote protein synthesis. Turn your post-workout drink into post-workout fuel.
Anatrop powder is fruit-flavored and designed to be easily added to any shake or liquid drink. If you've read Justin's pre- and post-workout supplement protocol, you know how important he believes this amino acid mixture to be.
Ingredients: BCAA's, extra L-leucine (10g total), L-taurine, creatine
Dosing: 1/2-2 scoops before, during, and after your workout
Dry Shred
1 tub of Anatrop contains approximately 20 servings
After years of having my clients purchase multiple products to create the diuretic formula I knew worked best, I decided to create my own product, with the exact combination I used for years to dry my competitors out while maintaining fullness. I used myself as the guinea pig for the product, and won the Superheavyweight class at the Jr. USA's.
Cramp-Ex
With so much time and effort put into achieving contest condition, the last thing that should ruin your hard work is cramping at the time of the contest. With Cramp-Ex you can dry out for a show in comfort, knowing that cramping will be a distant memory. Hit your poses with confidence.
Ok, giving myself the privilege of asking Justin his first question here on the MD forum.
But first, I want to say that I've had the privilege of working with Justin for two consecutive shows and the man knows his stuff.
So for the heck of starting the thread right, I'll break the ice and have him open his mind up for all of us to learn from one of the best in the business.
Justin, can you give us a brief explanation on how you devise diet programs for clients and what approach/strategy do you base yourself on before submitting an outline (apart from the basics of age, BF %, goals, etc.) Can you touch a bit on your preferred carb cycling methodology and the different ways you use to get an athlete in shape for a contest as well as during the off-season when it's time to add on muscle size.
Thanks and hope all is well with you and the family!
Location: Save 5% on your next True Protein order w/ discount code JTP676
Posts: 70
I'll throw one out there.
I'm trying to lose some weight and I want to use a carb cycling approach but because of my schedule I'm not sure how to set it up.
I have your macronutrient guidebook (which is extremely informative) and I understand how to set up the macros but how do you have clients work around odd schedules.
I work the graveyard shift (7pm-7am) at my job a couple nights each week and have class during the day on Tuesday and Thursday so my sleep schedule isn't set on any regular schedule. I might be up working all night then sleep for 5 hours during the day after my shift, be up for 6 hours then back to bed. Do I try to fit all my meals for that day into the 6 hours I'm up that day or cut back my calories?
I'm trying to lose some weight and I want to use a carb cycling approach but because of my schedule I'm not sure how to set it up.
I have your macronutrient guidebook (which is extremely informative) and I understand how to set up the macros but how do you have clients work around odd schedules.
I work the graveyard shift (7pm-7am) at my job a couple nights each week and have class during the day on Tuesday and Thursday so my sleep schedule isn't set on any regular schedule. I might be up working all night then sleep for 5 hours during the day after my shift, be up for 6 hours then back to bed. Do I try to fit all my meals for that day into the 6 hours I'm up that day or cut back my calories?
What are your current goals? (are you dieting, or trying to gain muscle?)
What is your current weekly training and cardio schedule?
Location: Save 5% on your next True Protein order w/ discount code JTP676
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby Starnes
What are your current goals? (are you dieting, or trying to gain muscle?)
What is your current weekly training and cardio schedule?
I'm currently dieting and using Wendlers 5/3/1. I get maybe an hour of cardio in each week.
I've been using cyclical keto diet for the past 5 weeks (4 weeks on the diet, 1 off) and I'm down to 216 from 229 and I haven't lost any strength. This diet is very effective for me in a short run like this but I know from experience that it's not something I can keep going for long periods of time.
I honestly don't care about how much I weigh. I want to drop some fat but still be able to improve some muscle groups a little as I go. I'm fully aware I'm not gonna get huge and shredded at the same time.
I'm currently dieting and using Wendlers 5/3/1. I get maybe an hour of cardio in each week.
I've been using cyclical keto diet for the past 5 weeks (4 weeks on the diet, 1 off) and I'm down to 216 from 229 and I haven't lost any strength. This diet is very effective for me in a short run like this but I know from experience that it's not something I can keep going for long periods of time.
I honestly don't care about how much I weigh. I want to drop some fat but still be able to improve some muscle groups a little as I go. I'm fully aware I'm not gonna get huge and shredded at the same time.
If you want to implement carb cycling, I'd try making your "long" days be low days, and eat every 3 hours you're awake but just have carbs in the first 2 or 3 meals (the rest of the meals would be protein, fat, and vegetables).
I'd make the following day (the "short" days) be medium carb days, and have those be training days.
I'd have one high carb day per week (also to be a training day), and make it one of the days that you don't have a funky schedule.
If you think you can handle 2 high days and still make progress, make sure you separate them by at least a couple days (so something like Monday and Friday).
Location: Save 5% on your next True Protein order w/ discount code JTP676
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby Starnes
If you want to implement carb cycling, I'd try making your "long" days be low days, and eat every 3 hours you're awake but just have carbs in the first 2 or 3 meals (the rest of the meals would be protein, fat, and vegetables).
I'd make the following day (the "short" days) be medium carb days, and have those be training days.
I'd have one high carb day per week (also to be a training day), and make it one of the days that you don't have a funky schedule.
If you think you can handle 2 high days and still make progress, make sure you separate them by at least a couple days (so something like Monday and Friday).
So condense my daily calories into like 4 meals on my short days instead of the 6-8 over the long days?
So condense my daily calories into like 4 meals on my short days instead of the 6-8 over the long days?
No, if you do extra meals on the long days then you'll do less on the short days that follow. If you make the short days be medium days though, keep carbs in most meals.
Location: Save 5% on your next True Protein order w/ discount code JTP676
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby Starnes
No, if you do extra meals on the long days then you'll do less on the short days that follow. If you make the short days be medium days though, keep carbs in most meals.
Great. Thanks Shelby! I'll let you know how it goes.
Here are two other Troponin books that you all might be interested in - they are booth e-books (PDF files) so they can be instantly downloaded to your PC after purchase.
The first is the story of a client of mine, a professional powerlifter that dropped 109 pounds of fat to eventually compete in his first bodybuilding competition: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=370&pid=2941
And this second one is the Troponin Nutrition Macronutrient Guidebook, which is a handy reference guide that makes macronutrient-counting and meal planning simple. Inside you will find:
• A sample template for setting up a carb-cycling diet
• Sample meal plans
• A macronutrient table for common diet foods
• A basic shopping list
• Tips on meal planning, food prep, shopping, and more
As for feeling like a woman on PMS, I guess that would be pure conjecture.
Getting into true contest condition is never a "feel good" event, but in my experience (and the experience of my clients), carb cycling is one of the least stressful ways to do it. It's especially nice to always have a high carb day to look forward to, rather than having the same boring diet day in and day out.
Location: Save 5% on your next True Protein order w/ discount code JTP676
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby Starnes
Glad I can help guys.
Here are two other Troponin books that you all might be interested in - they are booth e-books (PDF files) so they can be instantly downloaded to your PC after purchase.
The first is the story of a client of mine, a professional powerlifter that dropped 109 pounds of fat to eventually compete in his first bodybuilding competition: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=370&pid=2941
And this second one is the Troponin Nutrition Macronutrient Guidebook, which is a handy reference guide that makes macronutrient-counting and meal planning simple. Inside you will find:
• A sample template for setting up a carb-cycling diet
• Sample meal plans
• A macronutrient table for common diet foods
• A basic shopping list
• Tips on meal planning, food prep, shopping, and more
Ask them here! Branch, Evan, Kai, Victor, and more! - They are here to interact with the fans and readers.
Q and A with Justin Harris and Shelby Starnes
Linear Mode
