FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

Any you guys had any gastric problems with pepto pro?
I done a good scan and it came back that I had a reaction to cows milk.
Since I cut whey protein from my diet I have noticed a difference just nervous to add peptopro to my intra incase it gives me sides, gastric problems mid squat could be a bad experience if ya get me . Any input would be appreciated thanks

What kind of scan did you have done?...

If Peptopro makes you think you're going to shit yourself when training, I'd not use it.

You may have to go with another powdered protein source (non whey, e.g. beef protein, perhaps even with some soy mixed in as beef protein isolate doesn't usually blend well). (What else have you tried?...)

-S

[Stewilliams]

I am currently training using FT tier 2 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I can't train weekends). I would like to implement a no carb and higher fat day on either Saturday or Sunday but am unsure which day I should do this on. Would it be better to have carbs on the Saturday a day after a training day (Friday contains 425g of carb), or to consume carbs on the Sunday which is the day before lower MR day? I currently have diet setup so that Sunday is no carb day and weekly macros are as laid out below:

Monday (3,510 calories) Lower MR
250 Protein
90 Fat
425 Carb

Tuesday (3,210 Calories) Upper MR
250 Protein
90 Fat
350 carbs

Wednesday (Flexible Number)
200 Protein
50 Fat
Protein, fat and veggie across four meals
One Free/Flexible meal (will likely contain protein, carbs and fat)

Thursday (3,210 Calories) Lower Load/Upper Pump
250 Protein
90 Fat
350 Carb

Friday (3,510 Calories) Upper Load/Lower Pump
250 Protein
90 Fat
425 Carb

Saturday (2,800 Calories)
250 Protein
100 Fat
225 Carb

Sunday (2,800 Calories)
250 Protein
200 Fat
Trace Carb

Notes/Factors to consider: - I began following this on monday (20th Nov) so can't give feedback on how setup is currently working.
- Sunday contains 30 minutes of liss cardio, Saturday no cardio

Thanks

[Scott Stevenson]

I am currently training using FT tier 2 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I can't train weekends). I would like to implement a no carb and higher fat day on either Saturday or Sunday but am unsure which day I should do this on. Would it be better to have carbs on the Saturday a day after a training day (Friday contains 425g of carb), or to consume carbs on the Sunday which is the day before lower MR day? I currently have diet setup so that Sunday is no carb day and weekly macros are as laid out below:

<Snip diet>

I would put the carbs on the first part of the day on Saturday and probably see if you can forgo the cardio (but maybe do something active and fun instead).

-S

[Flexhanney101]

What kind of scan did you have done?...

If Peptopro makes you think you're going to shit yourself when training, I'd not use it.

You may have to go with another powdered protein source (non whey, e.g. beef protein, perhaps even with some soy mixed in as beef protein isolate doesn't usually blend well). (What else have you tried?...)

-S

Well I trained this morning with just 30g eaa and 10g bcaa and 100g of maltdextrin and I was gone so was deff the peptopro, I've tried hydro whey that gave me jip aswel I never thought of using beef intra . Would you mix eaa with that mate . My food scan was a food intolerance test the company that done it was York testing in the uk . Thanks for reply scott

[Flexhanney101]

Have you tried switching the malto for HBCD?

I used to consume malto as it was cheap but it used to make me feel bloated and sick throughout especially when I took it above 70g.

I would say 70g is my tops for cyclic also from what I recall last off-season..
Dont get me wrong it is more expensive but try get it on a deal with myprotein or bulkpowders, your gut will thank you.

As of right now I am currently consuming 40g HBCD intra and its not causing any issues..

If things don't improve I would try switching the brand of peptopro too,
Genetic supplements sits really well with me, the coconut flavour tastes real good too.. I have recently switched to myprotein though as had a discount code and haven't noticed much difference if any.

If things still dont improve then I'd consider removing the peptopro all together and just consume an eaa / bcaa / HBCD mix and increase accordingly.

Thanks mate but I dropped the pepto pro this morn and I was all good . Scott just gave me an idea mind trying to use a beef isolate which could be interesting

[Stewilliams]

I would put the carbs on the first part of the day on Saturday and probably see if you can forgo the cardio (but maybe do something active and fun instead).

-S

Thanks Scott

I work in a gym on the weekends so have placed 30 minutes cardio on my Sunday shift as I find it helps me to remain disciplined and helps my general feeling of well-being. This is essentially why I am implementing a "no carb" day in the first place.

[Scott Stevenson]

Thanks Scott

I work in a gym on the weekends so have placed 30 minutes cardio on my Sunday shift as I find it helps me to remain disciplined and helps my general feeling of well-being. This is essentially why I am implementing a "no carb" day in the first place.

You're welcome! Well, if it's helping with your sense of well-being, then that's perfect. Weather permitting a walk outside (perhaps a bit longer if you're wanting to equate caloric output) could serve you, too. (Also a way to get out of the gym for a bit. )

-S

[thethinker48]

Hey Scott,

What are you reading right now (book wise?)

And what are your favorite all time books (fitness/health or any genre)?

I'm sure a lot of us are curious to know what geniuses are reading these days.

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[Scott Stevenson]

Hey Scott,

What are you reading right now (book wise?)

And what are your favorite all time books (fitness/health or any genre)?

I'm sure a lot of us are curious to know what geniuses are reading these days.

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LOL! Well, I'm certainly no genius, so I'm interested too!

So many books a different times of my life.

Lord of the Flies, Call of the Wild and Black Stallion as a kid.

I dig George Brooks' Exercise Biochem books and of course Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology.

I'm listening to Robert Sapolsky's "Behave" right now, and before that was Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and C. Jeyta

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Man's Search for Meaning, Waking up (Sam Harris) and some of my most recent listens. The Subtle Art of Not giving a Fuck is awesome!!!

As a different twist (a recommendation from a friend), I enjoyed "The Game" by Neil Strauss. Some interesting insights into human psychology (non-technical mostly) there for sure.

-S

[Arnoldgenes]

Dr. Scott "The Game" is the shit! lol. I'm definitely ordering The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck next as it reminds me of another favorite book of mine called "What Would Machiavelli Do - The Ends Justify the Meanness".

Getting to my question: Can you please further clarify "zig-zagging"? Inferring from previous post's, I gather that it is not required but I want 100% understanding of this system. You state to interchange between compound and isolation exercises. Furthermore, you state that only the last set of a compound movement is to be taken to failure but isolation exercises can all be taken to failure. This coincides with a grouping of A, B and C exercises that are rotated by the week? From what I understand, I personally do not like this approach as it seems arbitrary. In the D.C. method these exercises would only be cycled if one couldn't beat the log book by one rep or five pounds. That holds more intent and structure to me pragmatically. Would you agree or am I misunderstanding the text you put out?

In closing, I like the idea of performing this system with straight sets and no "supersetting or zigzagging". I propose creating an exercise pool for the load days but only rotating them if I cannot beat the log book by 1 rep or 5 pounds. The exercise pool for the muscle round days or pump sets can remain arbitrary. Does this completely unravel the physiology of the FT system you put forth and is there a scientific method for why I should/should not do this that was built into the system I am completely missing?
Thank you for your time Doc!

-Alejandro