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@Wormon Blatburm You can build muscle very easily with IF. You just have to train hard, eat more protein and be in a caloric surplus. Other essentials are sleep, testosterone, micros and recovery. I've used a similar protocol for over a year and I've build lean body mass while gaining little to zero body fat

@Raquel I'm afraid OMAD would be too strenuous for women indeed. You can get the same benefits with 2 meals a day. The unique element of one meal a day is mostly to do with convenience and time. For fasting, drink chamomile, green tea, mineral water, apple cider vinegar and coffee. @Richard Alpert Depends on how active you are. If you workout twice a day then of course you need to eat in between your sessions. Other than that, I think 16 hours should be the minimum to fast in a day. I myself am training every day as well and I'm able to build muscle and strength with it. However, I add an extra twist to it by drinking a protein shake during the workout. Check out my full day of eating on it. Stay Empowered Siim

@AilinKyung Thanks Everyone for the feedback. Loving that you're doing public speaking. Check out the second part to this video where I have Zach Babcock giving tips for presentation. He was in prison for 5 years but now transformed his life and became an entrepreneur. Stay Empowered Siim

How many of you guys are doing public speaking? Want to overcome your fears? Become better at social situations? Achieve greater success in life? Then you need to try it out. Public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. And being able to not choke under the spotlight and deliver a speech is an invaluable skill for life. Something like a Toastmaster’s Club. I’ve been a member for over a half a year and I’ve already seen massive results. There's one in every major city in the world. Check out my video about the benefits of public speaking Stay Empowered Siim

Drinking apple cider vinegar has a ton of health benefits. So many that you should definitely start consuming it daily. Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar: Lowers blood pressure Improved heart health Reduced risk of heart disease Detoxifies the liver Lowers cholesterol Whitens your teeth Removes bad breath Boosts your energy Helps to prevent osteoporosis Slows down aging Fights against free radical damage As the saying goes: „An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure“ So consume it as you may! Stay Empowered Siim

@Wormon Blatburm It kills bacteria and infections in your mouth, which will lead to better dental health. Also, I'd imagine the acid breaks down caries as well.

The phrase via negativa is Latin for “negative way” or “way of denial” that’s used in theological thinking to describe God by explaining what he is not, instead of what he is. When you look at the definition of the phrase outside of a religious context, then it simply means “by a negative way”. Rather than trying to do more and add more stuff, you focus on not doing and subtracting. This principle can be applied to almost any area of your life. You can use it to remove bad habits, unwanted responsibilities, toxic relationships, unnecessary possessions, your psychic energy and the activities you do. Via negativa is the art of getting rid of all the useless things, activities and people that don’t serve you or your cause. It’s about ruthlessly cutting off everything that’s not of importance. Check out the video I made about Via Negativa-ing your stuff, habits, people, time and energy.

@Himanshu Ye, Kai is like an artist in a bodybuilder's body. He paints, takes acting classes and man, his posing routines are amazing. I admire him not because of his lifting career but because of all the other creative things he does.

@pluto I actually disagree to a degree. Bodybuilding isn't just pumping iron or chugging protein shakes. Of course, the vast majority of people at the gym are random meat heads who work out for girls and abs. Bodybuilding is like any other form of self-actualization - it's a sport, an art form, a means of personal development, and a way of life. I mean, bodybuilders are living like monks at a zen monastery - working out, eating meticulously, sleeping right, other forms of recovery, studying, constantly sacrificing a lot for their goal. Whether or not they should be pursuing those goals in the first place is a whole nother story. The idea is that bodybuilding has many avenues for some consciousness work. Arnold is, of course, one of the greats in this. But today the most artistic and deep bodybuilders is Kai Greene. The man has so much more depth to him than an ordinary lifter. He certainly has some unsolved problems and past issues but ultimately they're what have helped him to create his story.

It wouldn't be enlightenment that made it easier. It would be a shift in perception and the way you associate lifting weights with what you want to accomplish. We're hardwired to move away from pain and towards pleasure. However, both of them are purely subjective. Physical trauma is still painful, but it's ultimately the way you interpret the training and muscle burn that's going to determine whether or not you go through it or stop before it starts to hurt. Arnold Schwarzenegger used to say: “All I would say is that I find joy in the gym because every rep and every set is getting me one step closer to my goal.” Now, Arnie here worked out hard for 3 intense hours every day for years. And being a professional bodybuilder, he went where the pain is. However, he associated the pain with his future success thanks to his clear vision. Paradoxically, the pain brought him more pleasure.

What do you do after waking up? Do you make your bed in the morning? Or do you let it stay messy until you crawl back into it in the evening? Whatever the case may be, this video talks about why you should make your bed in the morning. The small things we do ARE the big things because they make up our entire daily routine. What we do on a consistent basis screams back at us who we are as a person. It molds our character and thus determines our destiny. Therefore, you want to stop doing the things that are hurting your growth and put more energy into the ones that augment and empower you. The first thing you need to do is making your bed every morning. Making your bed is also an extremely fulfilling mindfulness exercise. It gives you a greater sense of place and order in your day. Stay Empowered Siim

How much protein you need depends on your amount of lean body mass, energy requirements and your need to facilitate protein synthesis for muscle growth. In general, the recommended intake for people who do resistance training is somewhere around 0.7 g/lb - 1.0 g/lb of LBM, There is no significant benefit to consuming more than 0.8 though. You can definitely get away with less protein, if you compensate for it with other macros. It really depends on what conditions your body gets exposed to. Doing resistance training involves breaking down tissue and rebuilding it, which requires more protein than endurance activities. I myself weigh 78 kg and eat around 120-130 g of protein a day. However, I've also dropped it down to 90-100 while still maintaining training intensity but I definitely wasn't able to increase my performance or strength. Is eating too much protein safe? If you stick to the 0.8 mark then you won't do yourself no harm, I believe. Although protein can't be stored in the body and any excess will be converted to glucose, eating too much of it will raise insulin and blood sugar levels.

Whey protein itself is the most bioavailable source of protein in the world - it's biochemically very similar to mother's milk. It's very good for you. T HE HUGE PROBLEM IS THOUGH, practically all whey protein products are contaminated with other additives, extra sugar, artificial sweeteners and also they also have a lot of potential toxic metals. The same may apply to plant based powders. So, it's brand that matters more than a general comparison. In the case of 100% organic and clean whey vs 100% organic clean pea protein, then it would be whey that wins in terms of bioavailability. You'd also have to know what your purpose with consuming the protein is. If you want to build muscle or recover from workouts, then whey is obviously better. If you want to use it as a meal replacement without spiking your blood sugar or insulin, then a plant based approach is better.

@Annie Avocadoes and pumpkin seeds are great ones as well

1000 calories? Well your body has simply adapted to such a low caloric intake. Your metabolism is quite honestly wrecked and you may suffer from low thyroid. I'd definitely advise you to get a medical check up and hormonal profile. You should also increase your carb intake for at least a few days to kickstart your metabolism. Then maybe transition over to a paleo type of eating again if you want to stay low carb.

How many calories do you eat? What's your body fat percentage? What's your training like? What are your real macros like? You don't need to eat to eat a lot of fat to get into ketosis and use your body fat as fuel instead. However, consuming high protein inevitably makes some of it turn into glucose. If you're also eating flatbread, then it's questionable how low carb you really are. You're probably not ketogenic but simply follow a semi-paleo-esque low carb diet where you're still running on a carb-directed metabolism. It'd be great if you could share your macros. I'm curious to know how do you feel on a daily basis? What are your energy levels like and how has the diet affected your physical performance? As far as for any psychological adverse effects, then there isn't much that would be extremely dangerous. Although your brain is probably undergoing some small energy crises on a regular basis, you don't need carbs nor immense quantities of fat to maintain cerebral health. Fat is brain fuel and you need it for optimal cognitive functioning but I don't think that being slightly energy deficient has any significant negative consequences. It'd be best if you swapped out of it for a while to recover your body's micronutrient deficiencies and get into a surplus. Thanks

In general, eating less frequently is better for blood sugar regulation. I'd advise you to aim for 2 meals a day, especially if you're doing intermittent fasting already. There's no reason to be eating more often than that.

@Visitor Water fasting is simple - you don't consume calories. What you can do is drink water, consume non-caloric beverages, like coffee and tea, but in moderation. Before you break your fast, you have hot lemon water with apple cider vinegar to promote digestive enzymes. Then you have a small low glycemic meal to prevent an insulin response and continue eating afterwards. I have a playlist with the easiest ideas about intermittent fasting. More to come. Stay Empowered Siim

Diabetes is caused by constantly high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. The ketogenic diet has proven to be extremely successful for treating these symptoms. That or water fasting for an extended period of time.

11 Tips to Live Longer Some less common advice that goes beyond simply eat right Here's the List 1. Spend time in nature 2. The right diet 3. Exercise 4. Occasional fasting 5. Keep moving after work 6. Limit TV watching 7. Spend time with friends 8. Be a lifelong learner 9. Eat hot peppers 10. Volunteer 11. Involved in church community https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU2qmyvcLQY Thanks!

Urban legends say you need to eat the buns of white bread. But then again, any support for that is probably based on getting fat and developing a wheat belly.

In addition to caloric restriction, fasting, exercise and a solid whole foods based nutrition plan. You want to avoid muscle loss and maintain it as much as possible. Resistance training and lifting weights is the most important thing for this. This preserves bone density as well. Maintain mitochondrial density. Fat burning metabolism, HIIT training instead of cardio, cold thermogenesis, negative ions, natural sunlight exposure. Maintain brain health. Anti-inflammatory nutrition, bringing in novelty to stimulate neurogenesis, avoid sugar and excessive glycation. Keep learning til the day you die.

@pluto Ye, I would eat your fats in your post-post-workout meal, lol.

@drivel The sugar in ice cream isn't optimal for post-workout glycogen re-synthesis. Plus there's quite a lot of fat in it and not much protein. If you want to recover faster on a carbohydrate diet, then you'd want something fast digesting, like an extra ripe banana, protein powder or starchy carbs.

I was 20 when I started. And I've coached people in their 50s. You just have to lead with value and prove your credulity with your content. Let your actions speak for themselves. People can generally see through a hoax. If you know what you're talking about, they'll listen despite how old you are.