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2/13/13 8:03 PM

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strengthcoach 49 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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RobinHood - Hey Mike,

Could you share your thoughts on MCT / coconut oil as an energy source/weight loss? I think I heard to you mention cooking fried coconut chicken for Rampage.

MCT or medium chain triglycerides and coconut oil are amazing. I first learned about the powerful benefits of MCT oil in the early 1990s from John Parillo. Parrillo was ahead of the time in those days preaching the benefits of MCT oils, like coconut oil. Parrillo even had his own line and I believe still does to this day. Over the last 20 years I have also used coconut oil and different MCT in my diet as many of you know through my famous recipes Coconut Fried Chicken or Coconut Baked Pancakes. Many of the Dolce Diet recipes include coconut oil.
I even add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to my coffee every morning and it is absolutely amazing and nutritious.

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UGCTT_mrzipplokk 245 Edited: 02/13/13 8:07 PM Member Since: 7/31/02 Posts: 43870 Mixed Martial Arts LLC, Moderator	where does one find coconut oil, a specialty/health food store ? You have ignored this user.

2/13/13 8:08 PM

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phillymmafan - What's the science behind fat loss? Deeper than all that less calories in more calories burnt.

Much more determines body fat than the simple calorie in vs calorie out equation.
In my opinion, calories have a much reduced role in lean mass and overall health than a focus on quality of nutrients.
It is very difficult to overeat when simply consuming supreme nutrients.
I have found, that when fed and rested optimally, the human body will naturally gravitate to a state of vital health.

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 372	RobinHood - Hey Mike, Could you share your thoughts on MCT / coconut oil as an energy source/weight loss? I think I heard to you mention cooking fried coconut chicken for Rampage. Check back a few posts ago for my take on supps. I'm not talking about the one pictured or any in particular but as a rule most are unnecessary. You have ignored this user.

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CindyO -
Have you heard of FitnessVT.com? If so, what's your opinion of this system?

Cindy

Have seen you ask this question a few times... You got me intrigued, hope Dolce has sum sound insight!

Mike,

Thoughts on best time to do Cardio, before or after Lifting Weights...Have heard different opinions on what's ideal, I drink a Product called Recoup(recovery stuff, amino's n B's) while lifting and then while doing cardio after I lift. But had someone say I should not do cardio after lifting and immediately consume protein (which I do right after lifting n cardio) and rest, but also had someone tell me its fine especially cause im drinking the recoup (not completely starving the freshly pumped guns..lol) what would you recommend for someone who started at 235lb is down to 220 in about 5 weeks of no mayo, no butter, no sugar and gym 6 days a week(chest/tri, back/bi, legs/shoulders) want to get to 205, then bulk back up with muscle... Lifting for about an hour then cardio for the same... mostly ride bike but do 55min and usually burn about 500-550 calories...fluctuate from level 10 to 12 and never let my RPM's get below 100.

Thoughts or Recommendations on cardio, food and supplements?

Thanks for your help... Really appreciate the advice!

this is the Stuff i Drink:

And this is on average what it says im burning when im Cardio'n

War team Darkside
War team All Health
War Team Ab

Early morning, steady state, fasted cardio can be effective for fat loss, as well as high intensity interval training. Each should be rotated.

As to supplements in general, I always look first the ingredient list and determine their health impact. Are there artificial ingredients? Chemicals? Only then, do I determine if the risk is worth the reward.
Keep your training intense and change everything every three weeks.

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UGCTT_painbringer Member Since: 4/5/12 Posts: 1111	strengthcoach - Hey guys! I'm getting ready to start answering your questions but wanted to ask the best way to do it? Should I copy and paste your question into my new reply each time with my answer or can I quote a post directly like many of you seem to do. Am I missing that link / button? Thanks! -Mike Dolce quote quote quote You have ignored this user.

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jaytrainwreck Member Since: 9/28/11 Posts: 2154	What would be your ideal breakfast? You have ignored this user.

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 373	Mike Adrian - Thoughts on farm fresh dairy? I'm not really a fan or advocate of dairy as a rule. There are some good farms out there and a few good products but they are truly few and far between. Health & sanitary guidelines must be of the utmost quality and really it's just not cost prohibitive to run a profitable and healthy dairy farm. You have ignored this user.

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 374	UGCTT_Dinamita - Best snacks or bars to eat between meals? You should always bring your own Apple and almond butter and avocado and and orange are great on the go snacks a bag a Ziploc bag of cashews and dried fruits with coconut slices is amazing so you don't need bars. Lara bars and Kind bars are okay in a pinch. You have ignored this user.

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 375	JamesDean57 - Really appreciate you doing this. What do you recommend for a sweet tooth. My pleasure. I suggest frozen red grapes for a sweet tooth. These are absolutely amazing. Also YouTube my video called blueberry madness. That recipe is awesome if you have a sweet tooth. You have ignored this user.

2/13/13 8:12 PM

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berger - I would love to hear your thoughts on the Wheat Belly book and the idea that wheat in its modern form is no longer good for anyone. Is this just incorrect, or maybe just taken too far and moderation is the key?

I do have the Wheat Belly book and though I like some of the concepts, I do believe that the principles were taken too far to sell the title and sell the book and sell the life I understand that. I just do not agree.
I believe most of the problems with wheat product is the high processing and chemical additives. I believe our body has a much harder time breaking down these chemicals then it would organically grown nutrients such as wheat. I live what I call a gluten modified diet. Never do I eat processed wheats and we rotate other grains through our diet not relying solely on wheat like many Americans do.

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sevr1 - What is your favorite easy to prepare, healthy meal?

Eating right can be expensive. What are some inexpensive meal ideas?

My favorite easy to prepare, healthy meal is definitely my breakfast bowl. Check out Twitter check out Facebook you'll see pictures of the breakfast bowl everywhere mentions of the breakfast bowl and yes it is extremely inexpensive. Boats fruits and seeds nuts done. ( I said nuts!)

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 378	UGCTT_SidRival - I did this haha. I'm sure it would have happened eventually but I got the ball rolling this afternoon. Awesome and ur welcome haha. Edit: ps Wednesday is my birthday and my blue is up on the 21st.. Just in case anyone wants to help a brother out :) Appreciate the idea! Shoot me a DM on twitter and I'll send you out a book. You have ignored this user.

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UGCTT_SidRival - Questions I had off the top of my head..

How much of getting into shape is working out and how much is diet?

What is a healthy workout regimen (i.e. cardio m/w/f and strength t/t/s)?

How much is too much?

Long distance running for mma conditioning, good or bad?

Getting shape is 100% diet. Without diet you cannot train. Now one should not be without the other but if you only train hard you will go nowhere if you only eat well you will go very far.
Generally 2 to 4 days of resistance training per week and 24 days of cardiovascular based flexibility mobility training per week would be a great starting system. From that point you can make additions based upon your specific goal. I prefer to work in three weeks cycles. Targeted goals every three weeks.

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Cementhead - Hi Mike,

Is it better to workout in the morning (which is near impossible for me with 3 kids) or at night when I am super tired and less motivated lol. Serious question. Love the recipes in your book by the way.

The best time to work out is when you work out. Let's not put obstacles in front of us let's find routes to success. Can you do 10 bodyweight squats tomorrow morning and do a 20 minute workout tomorrow night? If you say yes tomorrow do a 11 bodyweight squats in the morning and continue on with your 20 or 30 or 40 minute workout in the evening. Allow your body to make progress slowly but definitively. One rep per day one minute one second one exercise one thought one decision per day can make the difference!

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Ray Elbe - Thoughts on interval swimming...as I've been running for cardio for years, no alternating swimming which seems to be lower impact, just not sure if the workout transfers the same

What's up Ray?! I am a fan of interval swimming. Many of my athletes have used it quite effectively and torn his reign in pride show gondola was associated with swimming as his primary mode of conditioning training in those days show gun was a conditioning machine. Personally I swim like Rocky Balboa, so I prefer to run!

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strengthcoach 49 Member Since: 7/6/04 Posts: 382	trblesum13 - How do you keep your goatee so frigging sexy. Coconut Oil... You have ignored this user.

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caseharts 333 Member Since: 7/18/11 Posts: 15509	strengthcoach - JamesDean57 - Really appreciate you doing this. What do you recommend for a sweet tooth. My pleasure. I suggest frozen red grapes for a sweet tooth. These are absolutely amazing. Also YouTube my video called blueberry madness. That recipe is awesome if you have a sweet tooth. That never does it for me. I like chocolate :( You have ignored this user.

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ThatKickDidntHuroooohhhhhhhh 358 Member Since: 9/16/12 Posts: 2233	strengthcoach - trblesum13 - How do you keep your goatee so frigging sexy. Coconut Oil... I knew it wasn't natural. You have ignored this user.

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UGCTT_painbringer Member Since: 4/5/12 Posts: 1112	your thoughts on cardio right after strength training(weight lifting)? You have ignored this user.

2/13/13 8:19 PM

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quarcus - What protein source has the best amino acid profile for recovery? How many grams of protein do you Allow per meal? And also maintenance caloric needs calculation/ macro split. Thank you.

There are different schools of thought using way protein sources isolates, casein and other blended protein powder sources.
Personally I prefer to get my amino acids from real food. Animal proteins are very high in amino acids as are certain plant-based sources like quinoa. I prefer a wide variety of diverse protein sources.
In my experience I found high protein consumption to be much less important for health fitness performance across the board. The common bodybuilding perception of 2 g per pound of body weight is far in excess of what any hard training healthy adult would need. I prefer and have seen tremendous success at a general protein ratio of .8g to 1.2g per lbs of lean body mass.
We don't focus on calorie needs or macro splits the principles are much simpler gripper nutrients even intervals.

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UGCTT_mrzipplokk 245 Member Since: 7/31/02 Posts: 43871 Mixed Martial Arts LLC, Moderator	I weigh 250 and have never been able to get anywhere near 250 grams of protein in me per day :-( You have ignored this user.

2/13/13 8:23 PM

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gooddoc - 2 words

Nutella sandwiches

Discuss.

I believe in evolution of progress as the true means to succeed whether it be weight-loss or performance or anywhere in life. Progress that is constantly evolving.
For some, Nutella sandwiches are much healthier than what an individual might be currently eating.
So if I can suggest an athlete eat 2 tablespoons of Nutella with one half banana 2 tablespoons of almond butter on one slice of a sprouted grain toast instead of their typical Snickers bars he would normally eat, well the Nutella sandwiches are a positive step in the evolution.
Eventually and in short time the athlete will be making their own butters at home similar to myself.
It is all about progress and forming new habits.

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Ray Elbe - Thoughts on interval swimming...as I've been running for cardio for years, no alternating swimming which seems to be lower impact, just not sure if the workout transfers the same

I believe you can have equal progress running or swimming. Now if we talk about sports specific performance and then one form may be better suited to the other. For general health and wellness I believe each is equal.

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