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About the Author
Gerard Dente has over fifteen years of experience in bodybuilding and nutrition. He is a former top-ranked national bodybuilder who has now dedicated his life to sports enhancement through nutrition and supplementation. Hieis the founder and president of one of the leading sports nutrition companies, Maximum Human Performance. He also serves as a nutritional consultant to many professional athletes and bodybuilders.
Kevin J. Hopkins attended Rutgers University College of Pharmacy. After working for one of the nation's largest compounding pharmacies, he started a business that intergrated the use of nutritional supplements with prescription medications and general nutrition. He also works with Maximum Human Performance's research and development team in designing cutting-edge supplements. He owns Gibson's Gym in Washington, New Jersey, and is continuing to compete recreationally as a bodybuilder.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Goes through all the basics of nutrition without any wacky diets.
Pretty straightforward guide:
-split your meals
-high protein
-low glycemic carbs
-healthy fats
-supplementation
-simple recipes
I've been working out for 12 years and agree with 99% of the info presented in this concise book. It's the standard bodybuilding diet. I like how he incorporates EFA and other heart healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. I remember 10 years ago when ALL fats were an evil thing :) He also talks about the muscle building process and how nutrition factors in which tells you WHY you should be eating certain foods. Anyway, perfect for beginners unsure of what to eat.
My only complaint is that the author uses the book to push his mediocre supplement line which I don't fault him for since he owns MHP. There are better/cheaper protein & creatine supplements on the market.
Pretty straightforward guide:
-split your meals
-high protein
-low glycemic carbs
-healthy fats
-supplementation
-simple recipes
I've been working out for 12 years and agree with 99% of the info presented in this concise book. It's the standard bodybuilding diet. I like how he incorporates EFA and other heart healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. I remember 10 years ago when ALL fats were an evil thing :) He also talks about the muscle building process and how nutrition factors in which tells you WHY you should be eating certain foods. Anyway, perfect for beginners unsure of what to eat.
My only complaint is that the author uses the book to push his mediocre supplement line which I don't fault him for since he owns MHP. There are better/cheaper protein & creatine supplements on the market.
23 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book is designed for mega body builders who want advice on taking lots of supplements in order to bulk up and obtain the type of physique shown on the cover. It is not very good at explaining how to get maximum nutritional value from food in order to more efficiently burn fat, which is what I was hoping for.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In the midst of the low-carb era and post low fat era, this book makes the general public think in a new light. I used this book with great success in how to nourish my own body. It has kept me strong, energetic, and definately a lot more muscular.
The book isn't meant for just those of a body building mentality. Anyone who wants to make a life change is required to do many similar steps in this book as would a professional body builder. Meal planning, nutrient ratios, exchange lists, weight training, supplements... it's all part of planning to succeed in a plan to gain muscle and lose fat. All successful diet/exercise plans are based on the priniciple of muscle gain and fat loss. Admittedly the photos of athletes in there are those who most likely take steroids and perhaps some of their words don't apply to you... you can still go the website and see real people who use this program successfully without the use of steroids.
This book was published by the creator of the company MHP which is a supplement company. The products they make are specifically tailored to this program and those who are seeking the edge in gaining mass and losing fat. So it comes as no surprise that the supplements suggested are made by the company. It's really hard to find others with the same benefits and nutrient ratios.
For one month's worth of the products that are minimally needed is around $130 from the lowest discounter. This include Multiple Vitamin, Pre-workout booster, protein, and weight gainer. Not bad considering that it will take the place of about three meals a day. However for optimal usage (The book being published before their new products were made) you'd have to spend $430. This includes fat burner, both anabolic agents, Glutamine, more protein, weight gainer, Multi vitamin, joint soother, GH secretion helper, and pre-workout booster.
A tip from me is that if you're just starting go with the vitamin, protein, and weight gainer first. Then add others as your goals become apparent.
Enough about supplements. Overall this book is a good introduction to those who have never done serious weight lifting or dieting before. It also provides a few good bits of information to those who are experienced. However, this program is not for the casual lifter nor the person who is not serious about looking and feeling better. The diet is not for the carb phobic or fat phobic. It takes intensive planning and calculation to do this diet right. You don't need to be a body builder to eat and train to gain muscle. In fact, trust me... unless you're REALLY genetically gifted you're never going to look like one (male or female with or without steroids). So train hard, eat right, and read up. If you succeed with this book and it's your cup of tea then power to you. Building muscle isn't easy but this book definately takes some of the mystery out of it.
The book isn't meant for just those of a body building mentality. Anyone who wants to make a life change is required to do many similar steps in this book as would a professional body builder. Meal planning, nutrient ratios, exchange lists, weight training, supplements... it's all part of planning to succeed in a plan to gain muscle and lose fat. All successful diet/exercise plans are based on the priniciple of muscle gain and fat loss. Admittedly the photos of athletes in there are those who most likely take steroids and perhaps some of their words don't apply to you... you can still go the website and see real people who use this program successfully without the use of steroids.
This book was published by the creator of the company MHP which is a supplement company. The products they make are specifically tailored to this program and those who are seeking the edge in gaining mass and losing fat. So it comes as no surprise that the supplements suggested are made by the company. It's really hard to find others with the same benefits and nutrient ratios.
For one month's worth of the products that are minimally needed is around $130 from the lowest discounter. This include Multiple Vitamin, Pre-workout booster, protein, and weight gainer. Not bad considering that it will take the place of about three meals a day. However for optimal usage (The book being published before their new products were made) you'd have to spend $430. This includes fat burner, both anabolic agents, Glutamine, more protein, weight gainer, Multi vitamin, joint soother, GH secretion helper, and pre-workout booster.
A tip from me is that if you're just starting go with the vitamin, protein, and weight gainer first. Then add others as your goals become apparent.
Enough about supplements. Overall this book is a good introduction to those who have never done serious weight lifting or dieting before. It also provides a few good bits of information to those who are experienced. However, this program is not for the casual lifter nor the person who is not serious about looking and feeling better. The diet is not for the carb phobic or fat phobic. It takes intensive planning and calculation to do this diet right. You don't need to be a body builder to eat and train to gain muscle. In fact, trust me... unless you're REALLY genetically gifted you're never going to look like one (male or female with or without steroids). So train hard, eat right, and read up. If you succeed with this book and it's your cup of tea then power to you. Building muscle isn't easy but this book definately takes some of the mystery out of it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I like this book alot.
Well written, interesting and informative. Knowlege about bodybuilding nutrition changes everyday and this is an older book.
Published on May 15, 2010 by Franklyn J. Colon
Macrobolic Nutrition
Decent book. By far the best book on nutrition in my library would have to be Nutrient Timing that I got right here on amazon. Read more
Published on January 18, 2010 by Ryan Hansen
Just an ad for a supplement company
This is such a bad book I don't know where to begin. The science is sophamoric at best. The writing is junior high school level. Read more
Published on January 7, 2010 by John Hertenstein
Mixed thoughts on this one
I enjoyed the first part of the book, some useful information, mostly a rehash of the typical bodybuilders' diet, but explained well, and with some science to support it. Read more
Published on November 3, 2009 by D. Wood
College Days
I will keep this real short and simple. This book reminds me of many college courses that i took and bascilly the author, just pushes his prodcuts towrds the end. Read more
Published on January 29, 2009 by Douglas Ray Williams
GREAT INFO
I have been weighlifting for awhile and believe that proper training and nutrition go hand and hand. Read more
Published on May 30, 2007 by Ubaldo Odalis Urena
For Those Serious About Nutrition
Make a life change today by learning to plan nutritious meals. These tips will also set you on the right path to lose fat and gain more muscle.
Published on April 10, 2007 by Marina Kushner
For the love of the game
I have been interested in Bodybuilding for 6 years. If you like new information and love to try new things to keep the game exciting, you should read this book. Read more
Published on November 7, 2006 by Vincent Schoneburg
Excellent book that introduces sound advice and concepts
This book is largely Dent's take on the Macro Nutrient ratios i.e. how much of our food intake should be Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat. Read more
Published on September 6, 2006 by Jackson Rhodes
Macrobolic Nutrition
This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how important the types of food we eat are when trying to sculpt a lean and muscular physique. Read more
Published on June 1, 2006 by Tarah Alley
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- Science in Sports (Rourke Science Projects) by George Coulter in Back Matter
- Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport) by Luke R. Bucci in Back Matter
- Nutrition and Immune Function (Frontiers in Nutritional Science) by Philip C Calder in Back Matter
- Sports Nutrition: Olympic Handbook of Sports Medicine by Ronald J. Maughan in Back Matter
- Nutrients as Ergogenic Aids for Sports and Exercise (Nutrition in Exercise & Sport) by Luke R. Bucci in Back Matter
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