Videos like this hold so much value for the viewer and community. Matt brings a plethora of knowledge to the table and he's literally dishing it out for free. Legend.
The way I look at it cheat meals are different from refeeds. A cheat meal in my opinion, is a meal you would not normally eat on your cut/diet. And Examples of a cheat meal would be pizza, fast food, fried chicken, cheesecake, etc. While the purpose of a cheat meal may be to increase calories but it is also a mental break from eating nutrious quality food. Cheat meals are for those people/athletes struggling mentally with cravings. Whereas, a refeed is specifically used to manipulate the metabolism by allowing for a higher caloric intake for a meal or more. Refeeds can even be used for longer terms. For example if your consuming 1700 calories and are struggling to drop weight you might introduce a one week refeed when you eat substantially more calories in order to more reset your metabolism. But an important difference between the reffeed and the cheat meal is that the refeed relies on the same clean foods you've been consuming just more of them. So, for example, instead of one cup of rice, you eat two cups, instead of 8 oz of chicken l, you eat 12, etc. I think refeeds can also be used as part of carb cycling. What I mean is if you find your glycogen level too low, a refeed of carbs can restore glycogen levels.
These videos are gold. I wish I had this style of info when I started lifting 20 years ago. I feel smarter after watching all these videos. There’s something to learn in every video. Thank you for the info.
I learned so much here thank you. I loved hearing some actual numbers so I know where to roughly start with refeeds. Previous diets I've gone literally over a month with no refeeds on less than 1600 calories per day and I don't think it served me well. Matt really nails a sensical approach and doesn't hammer too much on the idea that you need to suffer greatly to get the best results
Very informative while also making sure to not discredit others opinions on the subjects!! This is what more of us need to be doing. There’s more than one right answer sometimes!
I think the question “losing 3-4lbs after refeed. Why?” Was misunderstood. An example of what I believe was being asked- sometimes during prep, I will get a full day refeed (additional carbs of the same source, maybe a burger as well) and the next morning wake up full and tight but have lost roughly 3lbs compared to the morning before starting the refeed My guess answer would be lower cortisol/ better sleep quality. However, I was curious to hear the answer These video are immensely appreciated 🤓💪🙏
Damn I'm bummed I watched through the whole series already. Listening to you just talk is very enjoyable man, love your mindset and process behind things.
Amazing series so far, very thankful for all the information you are putting out for free. As a suggestion for something many would like to see in a future episode : how to go about reviewing your bloodwork and trends in bloodwork over the years, etc. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MATT
Hey Matt love this segment!!! I'm a natural bodybuilder and no matter what every time I prep for a show the 1st thing that shrinks are my arms. How do I improve them/get them bigger in the offseason training and nutrition wise?
What is your opinion on using the sauna during a bodybuilding prep? I am 60, and I still compete at the pro level, I started using it last year just to make my bones and joints feel better. But for the average bodybuilding person in Pratt, what is your opinion on using sauna on a regular basis?
Do you think the Revive Vitapak is a sufficient enough dosage for a natural bodybuilder? Or do you recommend higher dosages for bodybuilders vs general population?
What should I do to recover from a show faster and not hold water for a week? No post show cheat meal? No carbs for a few days? I hate the feeling of holding water after a show..
My question for peak week is should you do a burger the night before prejudging or after prejudging? I’ve seen some really good athletes do a burger the night before to fill up and they have great results. I know it’s hard to judge whether someone might have bloating response to the burger, but assuming the ingredients in the burger don’t cause digestion issues, is it safe or steer clear of that method? Thank you
Videos like this hold so much value for the viewer and community. Matt brings a plethora of knowledge to the table and he's literally dishing it out for free. Legend.
The way I look at it cheat meals are different from refeeds. A cheat meal in my opinion, is a meal you would not normally eat on your cut/diet. And Examples of a cheat meal would be pizza, fast food, fried chicken, cheesecake, etc. While the purpose of a cheat meal may be to increase calories but it is also a mental break from eating nutrious quality food. Cheat meals are for those people/athletes struggling mentally with cravings. Whereas, a refeed is specifically used to manipulate the metabolism by allowing for a higher caloric intake for a meal or more. Refeeds can even be used for longer terms. For example if your consuming 1700 calories and are struggling to drop weight you might introduce a one week refeed when you eat substantially more calories in order to more reset your metabolism. But an important difference between the reffeed and the cheat meal is that the refeed relies on the same clean foods you've been consuming just more of them. So, for example, instead of one cup of rice, you eat two cups, instead of 8 oz of chicken l, you eat 12, etc. I think refeeds can also be used as part of carb cycling. What I mean is if you find your glycogen level too low, a refeed of carbs can restore glycogen levels.
For the peak week can you go over how you should manage sodium and water consumption
Please keep bringing this style of videos. So helpful for people who don't have a coach. Thanks!
Dropping gems Matt! I know it's a good refeed/high day when I start sweating while I'm eating meals.
LOVE this Q&A format. It’s non stop high value information. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
So much really good bodybuilding Info from Matt in this series
These videos are gold. I wish I had this style of info when I started lifting 20 years ago. I feel smarter after watching all these videos. There’s something to learn in every video. Thank you for the info.
Glad you like them!
This is without a doubt the best podcast out there. Thank you so much for the info. It's truly gold!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for creating this type of content. It is very helpful for the community.
These videos help out so much . I give these videos to gym Bros that just started out in the gym and have 1 million questions.
So much great info here. So rare to get lessons from the highest levels
I learned so much here thank you. I loved hearing some actual numbers so I know where to roughly start with refeeds. Previous diets I've gone literally over a month with no refeeds on less than 1600 calories per day and I don't think it served me well. Matt really nails a sensical approach and doesn't hammer too much on the idea that you need to suffer greatly to get the best results
This series is definitely killing it and gonna help so many people
Very informative while also making sure to not discredit others opinions on the subjects!! This is what more of us need to be doing. There’s more than one right answer sometimes!
I think the question “losing 3-4lbs after refeed. Why?” Was misunderstood. An example of what I believe was being asked- sometimes during prep, I will get a full day refeed (additional carbs of the same source, maybe a burger as well) and the next morning wake up full and tight but have lost roughly 3lbs compared to the morning before starting the refeed
My guess answer would be lower cortisol/ better sleep quality. However, I was curious to hear the answer
These video are immensely appreciated 🤓💪🙏
Agreed, felt he misunderstood that question completely and answered something else
I'm struggling to find out the answer to this as we speak
We will revisit this question in the next episode!
I like the way you explained the refeed timing. It makes perfect sense to me.
I had always done it the night before leg day. Now not anymore.
Nonstop value with these Q&As, Thank you!
Damn I'm bummed I watched through the whole series already. Listening to you just talk is very enjoyable man, love your mindset and process behind things.
Amazing series so far, very thankful for all the information you are putting out for free. As a suggestion for something many would like to see in a future episode : how to go about reviewing your bloodwork and trends in bloodwork over the years, etc. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MATT
What’s the best way to get rid of gas and bloating when on a bodybuilding diet? Or how to determine what’s causing it? Or how to improve digestion?
This
Am I the only one that the video messed up from 9:46 to 9:58 ? Just wanted to see and let the team know!
Hey Matt love this segment!!! I'm a natural bodybuilder and no matter what every time I prep for a show the 1st thing that shrinks are my arms. How do I improve them/get them bigger in the offseason training and nutrition wise?
Thanks so much for this! Could you go over peaking protocols please?
This information is so helpful!! A lot of value in this and will help me moving forward!
This is very good for my cut! Can’t wait to incorporate it into my cut
Super informative video, legend for providing this knowledge
Great episode! Thanks coach 💪🏼
Great content from one of the best to ever do it.
These Gems are gold Matt 🐐 💎
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE HELPFUL VIDEOS PLEASE CONTINUE
These video are amazing keep it up please
Love the information in these videos, please keep them coming 👏🏽👏🏽❤
Great info. I’ll keep this in mind as I continue my cut
It takes a long time and a lot of observation to conclude and summarize it all. Great video. Thanks
Thanks for this series Matt. Looking forward to the episode on peak week.
Us too!
These are informative, cheers
Would love to have this guy as a coach someday
This video is absolutely GOLD. I loved this
Awesome info! This is game changing for sure!
Legit just dropping gold
This is some great content thank you so much!
thank you Matt, love this serie. Could you do something about older people who like to grow and do a bulk??
The knowledge is incredible!!!💪🏼💪🏼💯
Would love an episode on peaking!
There is one.
Great video Armon!
This series is so priceless
Thank you Matt. Well done, Learned a lot
So much worth in this video. Love this
More like this please!
Matt again with some great knowledge 👏
Thanks for watching!
During an offseason bulk. How do i know how many calories I should start out with and how to structure my macros?
These videos have helped so much!! 🙌🏼
This info is Gold man, 🙏 appreciate it
Learn something new everyday
What is your opinion on using the sauna during a bodybuilding prep? I am 60, and I still compete at the pro level, I started using it last year just to make my bones and joints feel better. But for the average bodybuilding person in Pratt, what is your opinion on using sauna on a regular basis?
Estoy ansiosa por ir a la inauguración del gimnasio 😌
VIDEO IS BROKEN AT 26:06 PLEASE FIX
absolutely love these videos!! thank you guys.
Love the education
I definitely feel more “Sucked off” @6:49 😂
Great stuff 🙌🙌
Great info!
So helpful thank you for the information
Well said Matt!
Great info boss💯💯💯💯
Solid advice.
Appreciate the info!
Do you think the Revive Vitapak is a sufficient enough dosage for a natural bodybuilder? Or do you recommend higher dosages for bodybuilders vs general population?
So much knowledge
Fantastic! Thank you.
Awesome videos!! 🔥
How much does variance in protein sources matter during an off season?
What should I do to recover from a show faster and not hold water for a week? No post show cheat meal? No carbs for a few days? I hate the feeling of holding water after a show..
Valuable info ❤
These videos are gold 👍💪
My question for peak week is should you do a burger the night before prejudging or after prejudging? I’ve seen some really good athletes do a burger the night before to fill up and they have great results. I know it’s hard to judge whether someone might have bloating response to the burger, but assuming the ingredients in the burger don’t cause digestion issues, is it safe or steer clear of that method?
Thank you
I was today years old when I found out this is a podcast 😂 smh I’m now following.
What a video! ⚡️
How strict are you with your clients on counting greens, or fibrous carbs?
Do you pull back on water in refeed days
How do you know when peaking someone if their body needs more carbs and less fat or more fat and less carbs???
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Old school bodybuilders never did this
I think I remember that video of Nick and his girlfriend.
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What is up, RUclips
Great content being put out for people
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I really love this kind of videos🫶🏽