Macrobolic Nutrition [Paperback]

Gerard Dente (Author), Kevin J. Hopkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2004

Priming your body to build muscle and burn fat. Learn about food's effect on the biochemical processes that influencemuscle growth and fat burning.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Basic Health Publications, Inc. (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591201314
• ISBN-13: 978-1591201311
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for new guys!, March 22, 2006

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J. Mancuso - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macrobolic Nutrition (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.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what the title implies, September 16, 2006

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J. Wooster (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macrobolic Nutrition (Paperback)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic guide, January 14, 2007

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B. Inoue "MiyagiSenpai" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macrobolic Nutrition (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.