Responding To Comments About My Diet

[@GVS]

"Not every day needs to be thanksgiving day" And THAT is exactly what America needs to hear.

[@TheGreektrojan]

Yup. It makes Thanksgiving better too. Things like pumpkin pie and stuffing are some of people's favorite foods but they only eat it 1/2 days of the year and it makes it that much better. So why do you need to have burgers/pizza/ice cream/fried chicken every week to be happy/satisfied? Limiting those things make them so much more pleasurable. A good scoop of gelato at the beach (with a healthy body) is so much more pleasurable than if you are downing a pint of Ben and Jerry's every weekend.

[@Moose92411]

Too fucking right

[@ItssBrian]

And yet we should be giving thanks every day 🤔

[@kevcoolkev25]

But… obesity :(

[@06alepea1]

@@TheGreektrojan Completely agree. I love a beer, so I get a beer subscription with 8 beers a month. Have one on a Friday evening, one on a Saturday evening. It's a nice treat to look forward to, and doesn't affect my calories for the week. Managing to lose 2lbs/week while keeping them.

[@MrPtrlix]

Alan is the most "who cares?" fitness person.

[@scumbagmarty7632]

the realest

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

If that were the case would he really go through the trouble of posting his whole life on the internet like a snowflake?

[@DrewLSsix]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 lol, you are a sad sack.

[@wigletron2846]

@@DrewLSsix he has a point. Dont be a nuthugger

[@bmstylee]

Have you tried caring less?

[@giobautista975]

The scoop and a half of protein bit made my night. Good night, allen

[@aslakhansli2875]

Same, literally went straight to bed afterwards

[@joshbernal4864]

PER DAY!!

[@DrengrMike]

I'm having my scoop and a half right now out of spite for this guy speaking so much truth.

[@apeekintime]

But over the course of a week that is 10+ scoops of protein. His diet makes sense if he wants to stay a certain size. If he wanted to put on more mass then those 12 scoops would make a difference of a couple extra pounds of mass. Simple equation the more you eat the bigger you'll be. At some point you are just adding fat but his current diet does limit his capability for "sick gains". Which, of course, is his decision. I'm sure if Alan wanted to get bigger he would eat more.

[@K-xor]

@@apeekintime Exactly. 35 grams of protein is quite a bit.

[@sage.trains]

The “it’s okay to be hungry” has helped me so much. It helped me lose weight when I first started to lose weight 4 years ago, and helps me now as I try to get “lean”

[@ObesetoBeast]

Really solid, practical advice.

[@nxamaya]

This guy is so real and wise, give Alan 10 more years and he'll reach Nirvana for sure lol. Not really what he knows (cause knowledge will change as research evolves) but how he approaches things and how he's always open minded to identify his own mistakes and fix them. You are a good influence Alan, keep at it.

[@Limbaugh_]

Not that good of a band I don’t know why he’d want to listen to them

[@Liftedmonk]

Amen.

[@krispychickun8591]

@@Limbaugh_ you have got To be trolling

[@alphaomega6023]

@@krispychickun8591 Yeah, he's def trolling. Nirvana is an awesome band.

[@devkrev]

>Alan 10 more years and he'll reach Nirvana for sure lol. Especially if he gets an extra scoop and a half of protein

[@alejandroguillen7537]

100% would hit the deadlift world record if you had the protein bro.

[@Dadmiras]

or that 400# stone

[@junmanumba796]

Lol

[@michaelgilbert7811]

Lol

[@dentheman1797]

Alan should try to break Thor’s record by deadlifting 501.1kg after binging some coffee and protein.

[@GG-kp1hb]

🤣🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Snap_Crackle_Pop_Grock]

Wait, so he wasn’t saying “Tren on time” all these years?

[@thomaslindroos1667]

Lovely

[@lalithrockz]

You have been lied to

[@discomute]

Hahahaha!!

[@Claytonation]

BAHA YOU

[@Kreutz]

All those bodybuilding articles out there will tell you to maximize every meal, never be hungry, and take all the supplements to build or maintain muscle. They just can't accept the fact that being hungry is alright like you said.

[@bowow0807]

The thing about those articles is that they aren't actually targeted for the normal guy who just wants to lose weight or gain muscle even if they are advertised towards that demographic. They're usually based off high level performing individuals i.e. pro powerlifters and bodybuilders where what they eat and how they build and maintain muscle mass is their job it's how they earn money so the devil is in the details of how they do so because that's their job and they gotta do it as best and efficient as possible. But for the regular joe, like what Alan said 35g of protein under isn't going to kill your gains. You don't really have to hit things to the calorie or to the exact gram to see results. Eat enough(be it deficit or surplus depending on your goals), eat properly(balance of macros and fruits and veggies), and keep general track of your food and performance in the gym and be C O N S I S T E N T which is the actual deciding factor of seeing results.

[@CodeineCoffee]

that’s because if you’re on gear then your calorie partitioning is way different and you can afford to be a glutton to an extent

[@Bmxae]

Because they make money if they convince you of that

[@endcycle2502]

All they want you to do is buy protein products, big push for it. That's all.

[@OnionKnightClang]

I really feel like the feeling of hunger is important. It tells me that my body is done processing what I gave it and is ready for more.

[@tommyking8560]

Alan, your version of "what i eat in a day" is so much more respectable than the norm. Respect!

[@arjun-cw7cr]

alan this is genuinely one of the best videos i've seen on youtube in a while. your adherence to the "bigger picture" and critically thinking about definitions we usually take at face value (especially in fitness) are things i wish were more common. you and ufpwrlifter have genuinely provided the most insightful non bullshit advice and thoughts on not only fitness, but aspects of life in general. keep it up man!

[@Cliftyman]

You have such a level-headed view of fitness. The entire internet is filled with BS, lies and misinformation. Your self-reflection is a welcome diversion.

[@catcatcatcatcatcatcatcatcatca]

I usually take like 42 shakers with one scoop of proteinpowder in each with me to the gym, and after each set I mix and jug one of them down. I think it helps to keep my rests between sets consistently above ten minutes, helps with hydration as the protein helps the 21 litres of water to be properly ingested, and also covers like one meals worth of my daily protein intake. So it's not just about protein there are multiple upsides to it.

[@lonle6506]

8 hour arm workout?

[@ronstewart5945]

@@lonle6506 In the curls rack.

[@BasementBrandon]

Was hoping for a cut to the Bill O'Reilly "WE'RE DOING IT LIVE" clip. Keep getting after it dude.

[@aguy4124]

I’ve seen you before....

[@RonSwansonIsMyGod]

My first thought too when he said that. That clip's an internet classic....

[@reggie7716]

"We're doing it live!"

[@reggie7716]

@stefonzy isn't Brandon's day job deadlifting??

[@BasementBrandon]

@stefonzy I'm just a good multi-tasker :)

[@SwissCheese667]

Alan is the only fitness-KZbinr whom I believe when he says he doesn't do steroids.

[@Jay-we2ek]

There are others. Scott Herman, Jeremy Ethier, Lee Hayward to name a few.

[@ghost187x]

He doesn't look like he does them anyway...

[@SwissCheese667]

@@ghost187x Lots of people who take them don't look like it.

[@SwissCheese667]

@@Jay-we2ek I remain sceptic with these...

[@brunocyreno9991]

Candito as well

[@ChumblesMumbles]

Great stuff. Particularly liked the discussion about the mental aspect of diet. Keeping busy and focused on activities in front of you keeps normal hunger in the background and keeps scheduled meals on track. If you're just sitting around with nothing to do then snacking happens.

[@lindocalrissian0926]

"If I was using 300mg of tren a day...I don't even know what that would do" Derek, you have been summoned!

[@Alex-op4ty]

Summary of video: the reason Alan can eat so little food and protein while training so much is because of 200mg of tren per day

[@redbeard3946]

Annnnndddd rememberrrrrr Tren on timeeeee

[@vickyback14]

hahahaha

[@johan790]

I really liked the hunger segment. It's something I had to really work on after being unemployed for a while and then getting a physical job. After some mindset changes, I easily lost some excessive fat.

[@MrJbedo]

Yeah and once you put that mindset to rest. You just forget about it and before you know it you've gone so much longer then what you really though was "hunger"

[@Jafmanz]

I've tried intermitent fasting but I cannot sustain myself without massive calorie intake at work. I walk-run 2 marathons a week and physically push,pull and sometimes lift 50000kg of mass each week. I fast I fall, literally...

[@overgrownturnip]

My diet consist of 100% protein which I take a scoop and a half at a time, every half an hour. I do this all day and all night. I am so fucking jacked and stacked that people call me The Tyre. Guess how much I weigh? You got it: 1000 POUNDS That scoop and a half could have changed your life, Alan.

[@NeuronActivation]

CMON LETS GET BIG

[@Pogaspm]

I hope you're getting isolate protein. Wouldn't want those few grams of carbs to ruin your life.

[@Godzmarine]

glad you came to the realization about the extra scoop and a half.

[@frankyi8206]

Let me tell you how that extra scoop and a half of protein changed my life - Alan Thrall

[@evan5854]

3:43 the way you put it brings it to perspective. Wow

[@MattDonafrio]

Something new “clicks” for me every single time I watch one of your videos. I’ve made so many positive changes simply because you’ve helped me understand diet, nutrition, fitness, general life outlook, etc. Thanks man. You’ve sincerely helped at least one guy be better. 👍

[@jpack61108]

probably my favorite person in the fitness industry.. the realistic approach to training is refreshing. :)

[@lisaball1701]

The rant you made about hunger was super relatable. I spent my childhood well fed, but I never felt satiated until I was 22 when my metabolism slowed. It felt so weird to me that even after gorging my face with a meal that made me feel like my stomach would pop, I still felt hunger. It was a depressing thought that I could never feel full. I have a much healthier metabolism and diet that I now feel full after much less.. I do think it’s a poor feedback to confirm that you are eating correctly.

[@John-ro3vu]

Way to keep things in perspective. We often get lost in the minutiae of things and beat ourselves up over the small details.

[@josefelipegularte4115]

You got the 95' championship but you also could have won World's Strongest Man in 1996 if you were taking a scoop and a half of protein

[@spiritssnowfall9990]

Straight up facts!

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

@@yunjay99 not really

[@davesprivatelounge]

So much wasted potential, smh my head

[@Caffeinated_Acrobat]

@@yunjay99 watch the video

[@loosegoose2466]

Based

[@geomod6850]

After years of struggling with my nutrition (diet), I am finally starting to get a hold on it. Alan, you are spot on. We simply don't need to eat as much food as we think. It's us against ourselves (instincts, emotions, desires). You are showing us the way. Amazing you can do what you do on 3,000 calories. Thank you.

[@DanielCollins419]

The doctor looks suspiciously like a strength coach I know.

[@s4n714g000]

dont you mean a famous reporter?

[@axislobo]

Also reminds me of Alan Paul

[@ivokraaier9740]

@@axislobo you mean Adam Paul?

[@axislobo]

@@ivokraaier9740 the plot thickens 🤔

[@dackhornbold1728]

Yeah, JUST like Mike Israetel, right????

[@jawan5416]

A 22 minute alan thrall video? I must have been a good boy this week

[@bmstylee]

Hey I got Alan Joey, Brian and Chewjjtsu all in the last day. It's been a good day.

[@omanduhuislife3367]

Lol

[@blahasdirtysock3657]

Alan is probably one of the only KZbinrs who follows the facts and is an eternal student of strength and conditioning. He’s not stuck in a single paradigm like many are. I don’t always agree with everything he says but it all comes from a place of integrity, consistent curiosity and a sense of mastery.

[@hungpham4615]

Alan in 10 years: "just because your heart stopped beating for 10 minutes, doesnt mean you're dead."

[@alec1020]

Word people need to stop stressing over the minute details in life

[@endcycle2502]

😂😂😂

[@NeuronActivation]

What are you gonna do not train?

[@jmc129]

The protein gag was amazing - it triggers so many people. The lifestyle factors you mentioned before hand I wish most of my bro scources had of told me were more important at the time

[@peeweesermon2231]

Dude shifted his focus from strength training to general fitness, ain't nothing wrong with that

[@Dotalol123]

Having wife and kid kinda puts you in that place. Its no longer about you, but you have to guarantee your presence because now some people depend on you and your general health. :)

[@GT-cl6ez]

Nothing wrong with it at all. But there is something wrong with him having an emotional reaction to comments about his diet, making insane claims like being 35g under on protein wouldn't matter long term SMH

[@Dotalol123]

@@GT-cl6ez It doesnt matter at all, i had prejudice about this and i found out on myself that its all bro science. I was competing in heavy weight judo division, after many injuries i couldnt take it anymore so i decided to drop from 100+ division to 90kg. Diets are hard for me eating less makes me angry so i decided to fast every other day, its easier for me to eat nothing at all then eat like a bird. I droped on scale and i didnt lose much strenght my gym PRs are identical now on 95kg as they were when i was 124kg. So "must eat tons of protein every day!!!!"" is "not true and i firmly believe now that its invented by the people who want to sell you protein shakes...

[@lalithrockz]

@@GT-cl6ez bruh 163 gms is enough, your protein doesn't need to match the carbs.

[@GT-cl6ez]

@@lalithrockz yeah, it probably is, because it's based on lean mass, not total mass, and Alan's lean mass is probably about 165lbs. But I still think it's irresponsible of him to tell his followers who look to him for guidance that it wouldn't make a difference being 35g of protein down every single day. He only said all that because he was emotional about being asked about his protein intake. And yeah of course it doesn't need to match carbs. For me that would be 500g of protein 😂

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Seems to me you look really well, healthy and happy. Who could ask for more?

[@p_weezy8216]

Very grateful for this video. From someone who does tend to obsess over protein, perfect form, perfect programming, etc, I needed to hear the messages here. Thanks Alan for sharing your wisdom and doing so with humor and humility, I’m gonna go enjoy my life and training now instead of being OCD about every little detail

[@gobble0gobble]

I havent watched one of his videos for a year or two and he's looking so lean now- good going bro

[@Isaki_1]

I feel like this a really good opportunity for an informal experiment to see how you feel after adding that scoop and a half of protein for a predetermined amount of time

[@ryannachtrab]

Alan is the most natty guy I've ever seen

[@macabre19]

Yeah, I agree and he's strong as shit.

[@andrewcole9440]

Let the third eye of truth tell us! Agree completely natty. Mind and body

[@jimbecker6512]

And still a beast

[@ryannachtrab]

@@jimbecker6512 hell yeah he is, dude's strong af. Elite natty genetics for sure

[@ryannachtrab]

@@PEACE-gc4ip he doesnt even take pre workout or creatine = natty af. HE DRINKS DECAF FFS

[@dsandwich12]

I have had zero caffeine in over a year and a half. I used to drink A LOT. I notice little to no difference in how I feel if I'm adequately sleeping and feel absolutely no difference in gym performance. Saved lots of money.

[@drchef9544]

Alan approaching training schedules with a huge Big Lebowsky energy

[@uselesstire]

You're the man, Thrall. Stay golden.

[@DrSynapse72]

My favorite line...'Bro, if I was taking that scoop-and-a-half of protein a day...can. you imagine!" If you subtract the weight of Alan's beard, he'd probably weigh 165 lbs.

[@Frostbiker]

17:27 I can relate to that so much. Burger + fries = hungry one hour later. Eating whole foods may not be so appealing, or so rewarding, but it keeps you satiated so much longer. I've actually had to reduce my portion sizes because otherwise I wasn't hungry in time for my next meal. The food is bland and boring, but I'm never hungry now.

[@ericcuevas7757]

I'm surprised people aren't still asking about that hydro2.0...

[@donnymcjonny6531]

"I do not take supplements" > Fails to mention he pounds Hydro2.0 on a daily basis

[@Xplora213]

This remains one of his best memes

[@davemathew]

Folgers elite.

[@jrosetbs]

This is awesome. So many people need to hear that you don’t need caffeine, pre, exact protein, etc. props to you Alan!

[@Moose92411]

I’m convinced that half the people that make these comments don’t actually engage in any kind of critical thinking process before posting them. NOT EVERYONE IS THE SAME, PEOPLE.

[@Eric3Frog]

This advice will be chronically undervalued. No magic, just solid and practical advice.

[@greggholler5123]

Mr Thrall. Your videos contain the most honest and straight forward information out there. Just wanted to let you know your videos are the best by far. The secret pill is "yourself" people. Get your mind right and stay consistent. You're appreciated and I always look forward to your videos.

[@colinklang]

I'm enjoying the comments section and your response. You are in the best shape of your life. Whatever you are doing is working for you. That's what matters. That's the bottom line. Focusing on the bigger picture and sticking with your plan is key. There is no one size fits all solution. You have said that numerous times. Everyone needs to figure out their own solution and stick with that plan.

[@FluePeak]

If Alan just ate more protein and Eddie Hall being hydrated. These folks could change the world

[@omanduhuislife3367]

Yep🙌😅

[@Lomez07734]

haha that scoop part was hilarious and well done! And the 14:10 part!! Informative, entertaining, and funny. And with clips and effects, not just a talking face. Appreciate how you have the contents and times too. This is prime content.

[@ChadWilson]

Regarding caffeine and migraines...I have suffered migraines for years. I used to think that mine were associated with caffeine, but experimentation proved that wrong. It turns out that I was sensitive to big barometric pressure changes. I discovered only in the last year that too many carbs aided those migraines. I went keto, maintained my normal 300mg of caffeine a day, and my migraines all but disappeared. Now, when a big storm is coming, the migraines are a tenth of the pain they used to be. In my particular case, glucose and too much of it was the enemy. My pop is sugar-free and I stay under 100g of carbs a day and things have been much improved.

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

You were more than likely consuming junk carbs or carbs that don't agree with your body. I can eat white rice and my body loves it. In fact I feel it rev up my metabolism... but white potatoes my body hates... I get that shitty carb crash when I eat them... sometimes it a very specific plant toxin or plant oil that is the root of the problem.

[@MrTrenttness]

That's discipline man. Right on.🔥🎸🔥

[@skitt3]

The last 5 minutes of this video talking about hunger is absolutely killer that more people should hear! Love it

[@M3a-USAPL]

.8 grams protein per pound bw is already a safe margin above what you need to maximize MPS for most people. That's 160 grams for 200lbs bw I'm 200lbs, and i get about 180 grams protein a day, but that's just how it works out. Some of that is PB, which isn't the highest quality amino profile, so i somewhat discount that portion.

[@TheGreektrojan]

Right. Science shows that amount is like 99% of the effect or something super close. The 1g/lb is just to easy a number for people to give up, even on a cut. .8/lb of high quality protein (which Alan is eating) is already doing the work and I'd much rather be eating the way he is than eating all the protein hacked "anabolic" recipes peddled out there.

[@deadshot3142]

@@TheGreektrojan -as per science .73g/pound of bodyweight is enough and eating more protein does not add any extra benefits. u can google this and check !

[@BB12247]

Best and the most down to Earth KZbinr out there. Much respect all the way from Europe!

[@GG-kp1hb]

I love you so much for your knowledge and delivery. I caught the “whatever, we’re doing it live” and smiled a deep smile and the protein thing was HILARIOUS and well played out- bruh…can.you.imagine…. … …can you even? 💗💗💗

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

Alan, you always have the right explanations for all the myriad issues we encounter with training and then putting it all in perspective. Thanks for all. Semper Fi.

[@friendlyfire4178]

I fell aslepp during the caffeine part.

[@64YODad222]

Preach it Dude. Minutia will drive you crazy. I love you man. Keep these great videos coming. I have learned so many of the same things by practice . Your thoughts varify many of my own thoughts. I have also learned a lot more from you. I am 61 years old ,training most of my life. Thanks Al your Channel is great. THANKS for sharing your experiences 👍 You have helped me alot!

[@nickwalker7850]

Sounds like you're doing a good job sorting what matters with what aligns personally with your goals. Good stuff. 👍 P.S. I eat 'low protein' (around 135 g a day at 180-190 lbs bodyweight) too, and have been for 6 months as to avoid digestive stress. Yesterday I just smashed a 225lb PR for the Clean & Press. I don't think it matters.

[@user-nr2kb3mw8i]

I always heard the 1 gram per bodyweight for protein but I also heard somewhere about 1 gram per Lean bodyweight. Like if I weighed 200lbs but lean weight might be 170lbs

[@flatspotting2898]

I cant express how much I love your videos and attitude.

[@madtitan9639]

Starting a gofundme to get poor, starving Alan the help he needs.

[@doingmybest826]

What?

[@JakeCr]

OH MY GOD THAT MONTAGE OF YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE WAS HILARIOUS! I like your perspective. Thanks for sharing!

[@zfortyounce]

That is exactly how my migraines were as a kid except I would also throw up the whole time. I haven't had one in about 20 years and I hope I never do again.

[@waluigitheprophet4406]

12:58 this is SUPER common with a TON of fat free/low fat varieties of food. Companies use it as marketing to make food seem more healthy but if you take the fat out a lot of flavour is lost. The solution is to pump it with sugar to add flavour back. Same general concept happens with diet sodas.

[@thefakedeal]

"hunger isn't an on and off switch" I've felt hungry right after having a meal when I didn't feel hungry before eating.

[@JackgarPrime]

I wonder if it was a particularly fatty meal?

[@jackburgoyne8169]

If your eating unhealthy crappy food all the time you're gonna be hungry all the time.

[@kebertxela941]

My dog does the same thing. Leaves his food all day and once he gets ahold of something(fallen food) he then goes and eats.

[@doingmybest826]

Jack Burgoyne I eat moderately healthy and feel hungry all the time. Actually have hunger pangs.

[@jokinproductions8450]

Yes, the feeling of hunger is due to the hormones leptine and ghreline. It can be misleading and eating can give you more hunger. Or you can be hungry, and after a while, forget you were hungry

[@sbberti]

The section on hunger was super interesting and really helped me understand eating less. I get very caught up in satisfying my hunger immediately, but I like the idea of just not doing so. I am sure it becomes easier the more practice you get. Thanks for the content, the whole video was very informative and interesting.

[@TitosTheSalty]

About the protein requirements: TL;DR: He is eating more than enough protein right now, as supported by science, just less than most people tend to by common convention. Right now Alan is sitting at about .825 g protein/lb bodyweight. The typical benchmark that people quote for protein requirements is about 1 g/lb bodyweight, which is just an easy number to quote. It doesn't take into account body composition or whether you're in a surplus or deficit. Eric Helms actually did a video a few years back explaining how effective muscle growth can be supported by as low as .7 g/lb (it's been a while since I read the study he quoted but I believe that it assumes a caloric surplus). Of course, for muscle maintenance in a caloric deficit you would want to eat more protein than when in bulk, but the exact number of how much he should be eating is impossible for us to predict due to individuality.

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Science is also repeatedly late to the party behind bro science too lol. Used to be 20 g per meal max cuz science, but I’ve read a study where 70 g a protein was more anabolic than 35g I believe. And they didn’t know the upper limit. Many pro bodybuilders get /got 2 G protein/ lb. it’s interesting.

[@notsosecretsnacker5218]

1g/1lb is also a good range for weightless due to the satiety from protein and the thermic effect. So anyone in a deficit it can be beneficial to eat more meat/protein.

[@GregQchi]

Alan, I f'kin love you man, you're bang on and the critics are clueless chubsters :)

[@Gravelbomber]

Interesting about the caffeine! I was drinking coffee all day long, and was having the same problem. I also noticed my energy level was dropping dramatically, to the point I thought I needed to get my testosterone checked. I cut back to a single cup, only in the morning, and my energy came back and migraines went away.

[@pattybaselines]

I love how you are able to evolve over the years. Mad props.

[@gustavoa3342]

160 grams of protein is about 0.8 grams of protein for you that's pretty much perfect

[@moshuunderwater2624]

you have to wonder why he lost a lot of his strength then right?

[@dougcondie2364]

@@moshuunderwater2624 that’s probably due to calorie reduction and just loosing body weight.

[@spiritssnowfall9990]

Quick math

[@MrJbedo]

@@moshuunderwater2624 are you being foreal the amount of intake in in of itself wont cause strength change. Its all due to weight loss thats why he lost strength and probably doesn't have as much energy in reserve. If that was the case I'd be slamming scoops of protein every 10 minutes at the gym.

[@sman53]

When you realize them at the supplement industry generates over a billion dollars I the USA along it’s no surprise this fairytale is still being promoted by so called influencers

[@FrancescoPirrone]

The only comment from me is that it's really interesting to watch these videos and compare them to the old ones where you were eating 10000 Kcal per day. I am not saying which one is better or worse but it's interesting to see the change and how some of the beliefs/priorities that you seem to be talking about in the two different phases are a lot different.

[@LatimusChadimus]

The whole egg is so much healthier than eating only the egg whites, especially since the yolk is more like a multivitamin multi-mineral idea

[@thebuddhasmiles]

exactly! always thought the same way, and dumping the egg yolk is wasteful unless one has a condition.

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

The extra cholesterol you would get could be easily processed and used if people would MOVE. Walk, hike, train, etc. People are so damn lazy these days their cholesterol is way up because they don't use what they eat and allow it to clog up their arteries. I would never waste eggs by eating them with just the whites. Whole everything. Milk, eggs, grains, meats, fats, etc. Don't be scared of food.

[@Galuche1L1U]

Egg white is amazing when you're in a caloric deficit though. I'll usually add them to a couple of whole eggs in an omelette.

[@aidanc3461]

You do realise it's a cholesterol bomb and will increase your risk for heart disease, number one killer

[@thebuddhasmiles]

@@aidanc3461 Saturated fats, cooking oils, dairy and red meat raise "bad" cholesterol way more than eggs do, as substantiated by numerous studies over the years. Eggs do not contribute to bad cholesterol the way these foods do. Eggs raise HDL, the good cholesterol, with next to no raise in LDL cholesterol for 70% of people studies have been conducted on. Add to this the fact that cholesterol is not a foreign substance but rather a substance our livers naturally produce that is required for the normal functioning of the body. If your diet has a higher intake of cholesterol your liver compensates by producing less. Adding 1-2 eggs to your per day diet will not make you drop dead in 2 weeks. Obviously, like every other food, consuming too much wil be detrimental to health. Too much of any hormone, enzyme, statin or even oxygen in your blood can cause problems. Cholesterol is just like any other substance.

[@titus450]

I absolutely love your sarcasm. It's like a legal punch to the face! Keep it up. LMAO!

[@corymiller8270]

That’s why Rip It is the official sponsor on the battlefield

[@TomDulson]

Really appreciate your mentally healthy approach to fitness. So refreshing.

[@toothclon]

hunger is a habit our body has cause it likes routine, your body releases a hormone called "ghrelin" around your normal meal times which causes hunger but it lowers over time

[@steveadkisson2921]

Gotta love the balanced and reasonable approach Alan has. Thanks for the great info. The enemy of good is perfect.

[@TCCR]

7:43 Interesting. I’ve suffered from migraines with aura, which sounds very similar to what you experienced, for many years. Never was able to pinpoint what caused it. Maybe I need to cut back on caffeine. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mnz97]

Might worth checking eye pressure if your vision acuity is affected while having those headaches.

[@TCCR]

@@mnz97 It’s a brain issue, not an eye issue. Ocular migraines originate in the eyes, but migraines with aura originate in the brain.

[@tiaverches3548]

I love your “keep it simple” attitude that you have applied to your diet. A lightbulb when on with your discussion about hunger and that is going to help me a lot going forward. Also, thanks for the humor regarding protein :)

[@dantheman2222]

Carbs are protein sparing, and you're eating damn near 1g protein per lb of lbm. People like to regurgitate info they see online without gaining a deeper understanding of it

[@ssholum]

Exactly. The whole point of high protein diets is to feel satisfied and reduce muscle loss while in a deficit, because some of the protein is being used as fuel. If you're not in a deficit, then there's no muscle sparing benefit to eating the extra protein, since you have plenty of energy without breaking down dietary proteins. I still prefer it sometimes for the satiety, though.

[@nicholasrokitka380]

Thanks man, really helpful! I've been counting macros for about 8 weeks now and it's paying off, but yeah I don't have to sweat 10g of protein a day or whatever. Keep up the good work!

[@TheAdamk12]

So true about caffiene. Started doing it in the Marines as well as a way to function better and got hooked on energy drinks. Wish I hadn't.

[@Lucky73678]

Dont drink it. I suffer insominia. Had not 1 since covid times but its stupid addictive and affects body

[@williesnyder2899]

Yes, exactly Alan, the “baseline.” That’s what I am trying to reset. Thank for your consistently useful content!!

[@clintonbruning]

I’ve been eating like this for the last 5 years and I’m about the same body stats/type as you I’m just 2” shorter. He’s not lying. I’ve tried adding two protein shakes and some protein snacks to my 3 big meals a day and my body pretty much stayed the same. I just had worse gas. This habit or way of eating works folks.

[@Xplora213]

Works for some... might work for many... this method works for me but I’m a VERY different person to others even in my family. Worth noting that 200 pounds is pretty big as well, it just won’t get you to the NFL starting linebacker contract. Either way, it’s worth trying if you are pounding cookies every meal.

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

3 squares... hunger is your friend... snacking is cancer... thanks mom

[@greasyclean]

One of the most truly useful people when it comes to diet advice. Thanks Alan.

[@DatWonGuy]

“So no tren?….” *breaks skateboard *

[@dhawkins1234]

Great advice about being hungry. Satiety is complex and hunger is not a perfect, realtime signal of calorie needs. Being somewhat hungry is okay as you approach your next meal.

[@BeastNolan]

In real life, 200mg of Tren a day is a CRAZY amount. That would turn you into the Hulk with all the rage.

[@verdantgrottobarbell5279]

Maybe with that extra scoop and a half of protein...

[@C1Mastermaukka]

You are my hero, no drugs and still strong.

[@kebertxela941]

Less money on caffeine and preworkouts means more money for tren!

[@bryanstocker40]

Doubt you read all this but I want to thank you for exactly the details comment. I find myself getting caught up on the perfect chest workout or the perfect sets and reps but you help me focus on just pushing some iron and enjoy it. You give the non-fitness people motivation to be healthier and better. Thanks!

[@exotic80]

The 'zero fat' vs full fat was popularized when people started thinking that fat was the reason people got fat, but no fat or low fat stuff tastes awful, so most of the time it's actually worst for you because of the shit they put in to make it edible, this is bad because most people who don't count calories think it's 'no fat' and eat more than they normally would,

[@Xplora213]

It’s kinda weird to be honest... the world moved on. Why do they still sell this stuff???

[@bomboy422]

I opened this video thinking “Alan will probably do something funny I don’t expect” dang dude. Almost choked on my breakfast. Never disappoints!

[@hotsky83]

Even half a gram of protein per body weight is fine.

[@tiryaclearsong421]

@@rch6956 Sounds like a good jumping off point for the average person and a good hard lower limit for weight loss diets or bad days.

[@BigEarle]

People are wacked.... you rock bro.... keep untamed

[@jonnyrepsfitness]

I'm most surprised about the fact that Alan apparently doesn't eat any snacks.

[@jayn8392]

Yeah, I'm the same way. I think it just depends on the person but I very rarely feel the need to eat outside of meals. When I do it's usually just a protien shake to get some missed protein in. I think it might be more common in people who have lost 50+ lbs over a shortish period. As you kind of train your body to ignore hunger signals when not necessary. I lost about 80lbs 2 years ago and to this day I don't mind feeling "not full" is how I put it. Like not full but also not starving. 2 years ago I would have said I was hungry at that point and had a snack. Now it just doesn't register at all. I also just don't enjoy eating all the time either. Even when I was fat I only ate x2 a day. But. Everyone is different so who knows.

[@urgamecshk]

Smacking is only meant for skinny or bored people.

[@tiryaclearsong421]

@@jayn8392 Yeah. I'm a person who has a condition that restricts how much I can eat in a meal. That somewhat forces me to snack. Everyone is different. If I tried to eat a third of my daily calories per meal with drinks I would get incredibly nauseous. I call it eating like a hobbit.

[@danieltemelkovski9828]

@@urgamecshk oh bullshit. Personally, I just don't find big meals all that filling. Eg an 800 cal meal is only going to feel slightly more satiating to me than a 400 cal meal, meaning that I start feeling hungry again around about the same time (or like one hour later, max). This makes it a lot harder to stay within my daily calorie budget. With snacking, I can space out the calories more evenly so that I don't feel hungry. It's okay, you don't have to thank me, but I know I've taught you something :)

[@urgamecshk]

@@danieltemelkovski9828 the problem here is you call 800 calories a "big meal" where for me and other men it's called "half my meal"

[@Diabolical3010]

this is such a great vid allan. Really love the fact that you talk about these things like a normal human rather than a robot like many fitness gurus do