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Entries Tagged as 'Essential Fatty Acids'

TMC’s Master Series on Dieting Part 1-The Practical Approach

January 28th, 2012 · 3 Comments

TMC has been asked ad nausem over the years on the proper way to diet.  We really wish there was a one size fits all approach and or answer.  There just isn’t one. There is so much mis and dis information circulating thru the general public about”losing weight”. Even the basic concept of “weight loss” [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Essential Fatty Acids · Nutrition · Thermogenics

5 Days Out from the Miss Fitness Hollywood Contest: Anh’s Diet and Training Video

August 9th, 2011 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple has really been after it the last couple of months. After a lot of “family drama” earlier in the year, Mommy and Daddy have really focused inward and taken our training to another level. We had planned on competing only in November at the Muscle Mania Fitness Universe Event but since Anh [...]

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8 Days Out from the Jay Cutler Classic

April 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments

TMC is only 9 days out and only 5 days from the 3 Day Carb down. Here are a couple of pics from this morning upon waking up.   One more day of “Two-a-Day” Cardio and then no more.  Getting to the point where muscle preservation is now most important. Maintaining 204 pounds and now [...]

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TMC with MR 2 Weeks Out from the Jay Cutler Desert Classic @Red Rock Hotel

April 10th, 2011 · 1 Comment

For all of those folks asking (all 3 of them)about Jays condition only 2 weeks away from the Jay Cutler Classic, here is a photo Anh snapped today @Wet Republic Pool. Yes, that is right.   One half of TMC is competing in the Physique Class at the inaugural Jay Cutler Desert Classic @Red Rock [...]

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Countdown to Fitness America: One Week to Go: The De-Carb Diet Phase

November 12th, 2010 · 7 Comments

The Muscle Couple is about to go anal and technical on “yo asses”.  ;) For those readers who have competed or ones contemplating doing so in the future, the next 3-4 days of posts will be something to “save/bookmark”. Lots of thought and preparation have gone into these plans.  And we must credit all of [...]

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Is Your Desk Job Making You Fat?

October 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple just read this recently released theory on the rise in obesity. We feel compelled to offer our own commentary as well. Your Desk Job Is Making You Fat, Study Confirms Some excerpts from the article: “People eat better and exercise more today than they did in the 1970s, yet obesity rates continue to [...]

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50 Rules Of Fat-Burning: The Strongest Clinical Research From Around The World

September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

TMC loves this article. 50 Rules Of Fat-Burning: The Strongest Clinical Research From Around The World We also think this site is pretty cool too: Simply Shredded.com Check it out when you have a few minutes. Some of our favorite rules from the article with our our own commentary: Get Fat Not only will certain [...]

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25 Best Nutrition Secrets by David Zinczenko

September 7th, 2010 · No Comments

25 Best Nutrition Secrets TMC believes there are some very good recommendations in here. Here are a few: 3. Think before you drink. The average person drinks more than 400 calories a day–double what he or she used to–and alone gets around 10 teaspoons of added sugar every single day from soft drinks. Swap out [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Essential Fatty Acids · Nutrition · Protein

TMC Preparing for Fitness America: Jay’s Diet

September 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple is down to the last 12 weeks before our first ever bodybuilding show. For our readers who train at Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) on Flamingo and 215, you’ve probably seen us with MR as he continues to shock us HIT style. We’re now getting to the nitty gritty of our diet [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Essential Fatty Acids · Nutrition · Protein · Supplementation · Thermogenics

Low Carbs and Lowered Training Intensity?

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple with some commentary on a subject we have a lot of first hand experience with. There is absolutely no doubt the easiest way to reduce bodyfat to single digit levels is by reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing protein and healthy fat consumption.  But there can also be a trade off when it [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Essential Fatty Acids · Nutrition