Comments on: The NEW Bodybuilding Diet – G.L.A.D. https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:14:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74323 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:12:41 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74323 @Jojo. This is a bulking diet i.e. its aim is to build maximum muscle without adding any bodyfat like other bulking diets do. So all your weight gain will be lean. However, you seem to be looking for a way to get rid of body fat while building muscle. This requires a different diet – see my Total Six Pack Abs program for this. It has its own workout, diet, and calculator that will do all the math for you.

]]> By: Jojo https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74319 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:20:11 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74319 Based on the GLAD formula, my minimum calorie requirement is 2,608. I’m 5’6” and weighing 181 lbs (36% body fat, 120 lean mass). It seems 2,608 is high if I want to lose weight OR something is wrong with my calculations.

]]> By: Jim B https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74318 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:20:04 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74318 Here is a much better over all analysis of the documented dangers of Splenda (sucralose). https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/12/03/sucralose-dangers.aspx

]]> By: Jim B https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74317 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:18:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74317 This is excellent stuff. I bought 6 Pack Abs but haven’t had time to digest it all with my busy schedule.

My only concern is the promotion of toxic chemicals like Splenda that have even been associated with weight gain. But it’s harmful reaction to the body is enough to never touch it again. (https://www.splendaexposed.com/articles/2009/01/new_splenda_suc.html)

My recommendation is all natural stevia (which your body treats like a food) or agave.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74314 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:39:07 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74314 @Anand. I don’t think they are necessary if taking whey post-workout. And thanks 🙂

]]> By: Anand https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74312 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:11:41 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74312 May God bless you.
Thanks a pile.
Just one query:
Any BCAAs post workout?

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74310 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:51:22 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74310 @Danny. Can’t promise I won’t do any more jokes. But I won’t pretend I’m closing the site again 😉
@KRS. Yes, the liquid carbs in JnR are there for convenience because of the way the diet is set up. So if it’s fitting your lifestyle there’s no problem with taking them. It won’t increase PS, but that’s not the point in this case, it’s a matter of convenience and hitting our macros on JnR.
@Dan E. I feel your pain, bud. First, I would urge you to trust the science-based information I share on this site. I hate to pitch a sale, but I would recommend you get Total Six Pack Abs first to cut the fat off first while building some muscle (workout included in the book). When done, come back and get acquainted with the GLAD diet to pack on muscle mass without gaining the fat back. https://www.totalsixpackabs.com/

]]> By: Dan E https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74309 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 09:55:28 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74309 I’m so confused, so much information and so much conflicting each other, I spend so much time researching to find what’s the best way… and here I am. Spent an hour and a half going through everything from the glad diet…to how to have ripped abs to how to make proats. Need advice. I’m 31 and used to be in decent shape in my early 20’s. two kids later and not so much, about 2-3 times a year a get the urge to start working out, insanity…weights…training for triathlons and every time 2 months into it I don’t like how I look yet and give up. I need something that will help me LOSE fat AND gain muscle, losing fat requires decrease in calories and gaining muscle requires increase of calories….should I just focus on losing fat first and only than work on building muscle, currently I’m 5’9 175ish about 18-20% body fat….down from 194 and 22-24% so I feel like I’m doing something right.

]]> By: krs https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74308 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 05:18:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74308 Mark would like you feedback please.

Just read through the whole new GLAD Diet, looks a bit similar to what I am doing already, just one question? The “post workout” as you know I am doing JnR diet which states I take some carbohydrates with my post workout shake which I take dextrose with skimmed milk should I still be doing this after your take on carbohydrate do nothing to increase protein synthesis?

]]> By: Danny https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74306 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:53:26 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74306 Great job Mark, I have been on MANS for a while but I am definitely considering trying out GLAD especially since I can still eat my fair share of fat. I appreciate all your selfless work and PLEASE no more “April Fools” jokes haha, dont know what I’d do without this site.

]]> By: krs https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74299 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:48:11 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74299 That sounds great Mark!

But I have been making great gains with the JnR program and the diet fits straight into my life style 🙂

]]> By: Ikram https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74298 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:34:31 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74298 This came at a perfect time for me, I was getting fed up with the MANs diet after doing it for over a year and finding it too restrictive. I did look at the old GLAD diet and it seemed too complicated ad also too fussy. But this new GLAD looks much simpler an easier to live with and as soon as I finish my last week of my HIT cycle I’ll be using the new GLAD diet during my rest week. Thanks for all your effort Mark, very much appreciated as usual!

]]> By: Rob https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74297 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:21:14 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74297 Great article. I like the lower carb diet better. Get rid of the breads too. Also Mark, you need to look into Leangains guide to fasting. This has so many great benefits to muscle gain and fat loss. This is the best thing I have ever stumbled on. This can be used is so many different ways and works great with your diets.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74296 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:18:36 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74296 @krs. Sat fat isn’t capped in this new GLAD diet. But yes, JnR rocks! 😀

]]> By: krs https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74295 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:05:00 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74295 Mark I have always like the GLAD diet BUT since I have been following the JnR diet I would say it’s better than the GLAD diet by far.

The only problem I find with GLAD Diet is you have to cap your sat fat intake.
Recently I have been having bullet proof coffee with my first meal of the day around 15g coconut oil and 14g of Kerry gold grass fed butter all blended with a good quality coffee.

If I was going to go back on the GLAD Diet that coffee would half my total sat fat intake for the day 🙁 

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74294 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:37:25 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74294 @Richard. Just protein and cals. As I say in the article, It’ll work out at roughly 40/30/30 without you doing any calculations.
You already know your pro and cals, so you’re all set. Just eat the recommended carbs as opposed to refined carbs.

]]> By: Richard https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-74292 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:28:41 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-74292 Hi, I’m confused as to what I’m actually meant to measure when eating. So the only thing we have to count on GLAD is calories? With a ratio of C/P/F of 40/30/30, I have found your calculator that tells me how many daily calories I need (3100) and how much protein (197g). So do I now need to calculate how many calories from 197g protein, subtract that from my daily total (3100kcal). I’m left with a calorie total which I then have to split in a ratio of 4/3 between carbs and fat……? It can’t be that complex can it. I just want to EAT !! 🙂

]]> By: Curtis https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-65434 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:18:57 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-65434 Mark,
When you are on your mini-cut cycle, do you still take creatine? Or do you wait until your 9 week creatine cycle is completed before you decide to go on your mini-cut diet?

]]> By: dbzvp https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-65090 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:43:45 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-65090 does the post workout shake count as a meal and count toward your daily calorie and protein requirements, or is it just extra for workout days?

]]> By: dbzvp https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-64736 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:25:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-64736 how much dietary fiber should you eat on this diet?

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-57979 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:16:59 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-57979 Andrew. I think you should do 2 x mini-cut cycles…
https://musclehack.com/how-to-have-ripped-abs-all-year-round/
– 12-day mini-cut
– 2 weeks at maintenance
– 12-day mini-cut
Then back to your regular bulking style.
That should shift 4-5 pounds of fat without too much pain.
All the best man!

]]> By: Andrew Mast https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-57842 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-57842 I gained like 3% BF this fall thanks to vacation, injury (less workout) and lots of candy (halloween), beer, etc. Can I burn any significant amount of at quicker or should I look at a temporary low carb run? Let me know what you think would be a better idea.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-57836 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:43:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-57836 @Paul. Your comments are very much appreciated man. It took quite a while researching for this article but it was necessary to make it as helpful for people as possible.
Thanks for the positive vibes!

]]> By: Paul https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-57823 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:51:21 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-57823 Wow Mark – I started working out diets for my training clients and I must tell you, I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What you have put together here SAVED ME ENDLESS HOURS OF HARD WORK RESEARCHING myself.

I hope the guys appreciate the TREMENDOUS amounts of work you put into this AND WE ALL GET IT FROM YOU FREE OF CHARGE!!!!!

Really amazing!!!!! THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kyan https://musclehack.com/the-new-bodybuilding-diet-glad/#comment-54307 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:31:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=1777#comment-54307 hi andrew thanks for that. it took me a while to understand what you were saying bt i get it now. i am quite keen for this ezekiel bread and will probably try to make my own.

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