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The Elephant in the Room: Emotional & Other “Non-Physiological” Reasons for Eating- Part 2

September 24, 2017 by Team 3DMJ 1 Comment

Welcome back to part 2 of our mini-series on emotional and other non-physiological eating behaviors. Now that we’ve identified some of the major reasons for eating, other than being physically hungry, how do we resolve them? Do we even need to resolve them?

I’ve grouped these emotional and other non-physiological reasons for eating into three main categories: 1) Normal behaviors (given modern culture, traditions, etc.), 2) Neutral but potentially destructive behaviors, and 3) Behaviors we need to address. [Read more…]

Beyond the Diet

September 12, 2017 by Eric Helms 6 Comments

What follows is a blog post I originally wrote for the awesome folks at DeNovo Nutrition for the Nutrition Element of their “Elements Education” series (which by the way I’d highly recommend you check out). The Elements team is an incredible group of coaches, thinkers and scientists who are true experts in their fields. Anyway, I thought this was a very important article addressing an all too common issue I frequently see in the physique community, so I wanted to repost this article on our website. Enjoy! [Read more…]

5 Nutrition Mistakes Made By Physique & Strength Athletes

September 4, 2017 by Brad Loomis 2 Comments

I don’t know of any other subject in our industry that is more confused, twisted and all together molested than the subject of nutrition. Honestly it makes a very simple subject quite complex and intimidating. Nutrition is also a very intimate part of our lives so there is a lot of validity as to the necessity to customize it person to person while keeping in mind what is important. Will power, likes and dislikes, personal schedules, and even food allergies are just some of the valid reasons a “one size fits all” approach is doomed to failure. Nourishment, weather for our physique or strength goals, is not nearly as complicated as one might think. Avoid these very common mistakes while customizing your nutrition to your life and with enough time, you’ll be well on your way to achieving and maintaining your physique goals. [Read more…]

The Elephant in the Room: Emotional & Other “Non-Physiological” Reasons for Eating- Part 1

July 4, 2017 by Team 3DMJ Leave a Comment

Imagine this…

You’re at the office, cranking diligently away on an intense project that was just assigned to you and your division. You look up, and glance over at one of your teammates, only to see him staring blankly at the wall, totally lost in trance.

You’d say to yourself, “How lazy! We have so much work to get done and here I am working my ass off, while he’s just sitting over-there twiddling his thumbs!” [Read more…]

“Good Question!” – Are Flexible Dieting and Accurate Food Tracking Mutually Exclusive?

May 7, 2017 by Eric Helms Leave a Comment

Welcome to our “Good Question!” series, where we answer the best questions from the 3DMJ community in blog format. Today, I’ll be answering the question, “I went to a lecture on metabolism and food tracking, and learned everything is variable and full of errors. [Read more…]

“Thinning the Skin”: Fish Oil Supplementation By Steve Taylor R.D.

April 23, 2017 by Team 3DMJ Leave a Comment

Before we go any further, I should probably clarify my little “Thinning the skin” joke. Unfortunately, fish oil does not thin our skin (although the omega-3 fatty acids present in fish may help to thin our blood by reducing platelet aggregation). [Read more…]

Whey vs. Casein: The Protein Powder Showdown

April 2, 2017 by Team 3DMJ 2 Comments

When you think of protein powder, what are the first two “types” that come to your mind? For many, it’s whey and casein protein. Why is that?

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Recovery Diet > Reverse Diet

March 28, 2017 by Alberto Nunez 10 Comments

“I blew my reverse diet”

“This time I plan to be strict with my reverse diet right”

How many times have you heard this come out of a competitor’s mouth regarding their last attempt to “reverse out” of a show? [Read more…]

Understanding the Glycemic Index: Carbohydrate Digestion & Absorption By Steve Taylor, R.D.

March 21, 2017 by Team 3DMJ 1 Comment

The glycemic index is one of those things, which at least in name, many of us are familiar with. However, when it comes to the actual understanding of its workings, things can get a bit confusing. What is the glycemic index? What factors affect the digestion and absorption rate of carbohydrates? What are the practical applications? [Read more…]

Degrees of Nutritional Adherence – Accuracy, Flexibility, and Consistency

March 14, 2017 by Andrea Valdez Leave a Comment

One of the most common false dichotomies that physique athletes believe is they are “ either on their diet” or “off their diet”. Many believe they are being “good” or “bad” depending on their nutritional choices at any given meal during any time of year.