Ask Us Anything 03
T Nation Answers YOUR Questions
March 4
Tip: Carb Intake for Natural Lifters
Very low-carb diets reduce muscle gains in natural lifters. Here's why, plus a better plan.
February 28
Tip: Fat Loss and Muscle Retention
Do you have to lose some muscle to lose fat? Not really. Here are some calorie guidelines to get you started.
February 26
Tip: The Insulin Factor
Every fat loss diet works via caloric deficit, but insulin plays a role too in body composition... and it's not always the bad guy.
February 22
Tip: The College Diet For Iron Addicts
What's a good diet for college kids who can't spend a lot? Get the answer here.
February 15
Tip: Training vs. Diet for Fat Loss
If you could only start by doing one thing, training first or dieting first, which would be best for long-term leanness? Answer here.
February 14
Ask Us Anything 02
We field your questions about female testosterone usage, losing fat while getting strong, and making gains on a budget.
February 11
Tip: Don't Eat 6 Meals a Day
Eating 5 or 6 meals a day is a losing strategy that not only makes it harder to stay lean, but can also cause premature aging.
February 3
Tip: The Two Keys to Permanent Fat Loss
What's the best diet for losing fat? Answer: Any eating plan that contains BOTH of the elements discussed here.
January 27
Tip: Drink This Much Coffee to Repair DNA
Coffee's been shown to increase lifespan and it probably has to do with its protective effect on DNA. Here's how much and what kind to drink.
January 22
Ketosis: A Reality Check
On one side of the keto debate, you have the glassy-eyed cultish fans. On the other side, bread-scarfing haters. Who's right? Here are the facts.
January 19
Tip: How to Resist Junk Food, According to Science
Researchers have found a way to trick our brains into thinking that fast food and desserts aren't that delicious.
January 3
Tip: You're Overfed But Undernourished
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies in America are astonishingly high, with over 90% of us lacking in at least one mineral.
January 2
Tip: Low-Carb Diets vs. Workout Nutrition
Peri-workout nutrition is important... and it should contain carbs. So what do you do if you're on a low-carb diet? Answers here.
December 20
Forget the Paleo Diet. Go Neolithic
The paleo diet is based on a misunderstanding of history, genetics, and science. It's time to take a new diet approach.
December 18
Why Fat Loss is Harder for Women
When it comes to exercise and fat loss, it's a lot harder for women than it is for men. Here's what they can do about it to even the scales.
December 13
Anabolic Nutrition: From A to Z
Make gains, get lean, and stay healthy. Start with this list.
December 8
Tip: How Going to the Gym Can Make You Fatter
If you know you're going to hit the gym tomorrow, it often affects what and how much you eat today. Here's the science.
December 2
Tip: A True Negative Calorie Snack?
These two high-calorie foods, eaten together, actually end up making you lose fat, in addition to improving your blood chemistry.
November 12
5 Ways to Screw Up Intermittent Fasting
If you're going to try fasting, then at least avoid these all-too common mistakes.