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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY
the human body is very complex. enuff said
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That it is. I have bulked and cut a ton of different ways in my life. I can achieve the results I want via many different pathways. I have been doing this stuff for so long, and while I'm not a competitive athlete....I have proof in the "Gym thread" and "Body-fat thread" that I'm not just talking out my ass for what I try to achieve with my goals.
I have tried so many different ways of eating over the years, and I have labs to back it up. But a lot comes down to genetics, and learning what works for your body. My Dr. is a specialist in sports medicine, and I have been with him over 20 years.
General blood-work is important, but there are so many other things that come into play aside from your typical Total, HDL, and LDL levels. Homocysteine levels, VLDL, C-Reactive Protein, A1C....etc. And exercising plays a big role in off-setting bad eating habits, but will get you by for only so long.
I guess what I am getting at is what
G35POPPEDMYCHERRY said...the body is complex.
My training partner is a world class athlete. He holds 6 World titles in various "weight classes", and over 20 National titles.
And he will tell you that he is the last person to ask for dietary advice. He routinely eats junk food, in fact it makes up most of his diet. I know as I have been to competitions with him and I see what he eats. He always has good labs, and always looks phenomenal.
But he is a genetic freak.
That's why I never push my ideas on anyone. What works for me may not work for someone else. I am a big believer in the adage of moderation in everything. Aside from that...follow your own "Moral Compass" and let others do the same.