Comments on: Got Milk for Fat Loss?

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:24:54 +0000

No one can state with any finality that milk is inherently good or bad for everyone, as there are too many factors to take into account on an individual basis. What is good for one may not be good for another, or not as good, or downright harmful. It is foolish to make blanket statements about these types of things (and generally for all things).

I recently performed a bulking phase known as GOMAD, wherein I consumed a gallon of whole milk per day, split into 4 servings of 1 quart each. The ulimate goal, aside from simply helping me consume enough calories to ensure sufficient recovery from my workouts–a problem people who struggle to eat enough run into sometimes), it also ensured that I would get at least 200g of carbohydrates and 120g of protein daily). I was able to go from about 179lbs to 200lbs in about 20 days or so. (Yes of course, some of this gain was bodyfat, which is subsequently cut down to pre-GOMAD levels and now maintain a weight of 195lbs or so).

While this was (in my opinion) greatly beneficial for me, it would probably kill someone who is lactose intolerant. The point is, what is good for one or bad for one may not hold true for another. All you can do is try things out and see what works for you. While I’m sure that most people understand this, I don’t ever see the purpose of non-constructive belief based criticism of other peoples ideas or advice. I don’t think anyone is out there (Surely not here) forcing their ideas on anyone else or advocating the practice of their ideas to the exclusion of all others. It is silly to argue that someone’s advice should not be taken by anyone based on a single person’s experience, especially when empirical evidence suggests there are beneficial applications.

Great post, Craig.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:30:46 +0000

Certainly did not mean to imply muscle mass equals unhealthy, I believe quite the opposite. Unfortunately I have seen many sacrifice health to pursue being “bigger”. My sister died of an eating disorder so I know how deeply one can be effected. As for milk I’m sure the debate will rage on, I feel confident the truth will someday be realized. It may grow muscle (heck it’s meant to turn a calf into a 2,000lb animal), but with steroids, growth hormones and antibitotics involved do we really know the long term consequences. As for other animals drinking it; My dog loves cat poop but I won’t be trying that anytime soon.

By: Carla Nunes da Costa

Carla Nunes da Costa — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:16:57 +0000

Hey Jules,

Thanks for your message. Goat’s yoghurt has also caused me trouble I’m afraid. I haven’t tried the milk. Guess I will implement it in my smoothies and see how it goes.

Cheers!

Carla

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:02:16 +0000

You may want to give goats milk a try to see if the pimples still come about. Also, many people who are lactose intolerant response well to goats milk. Remember though that if and when you have the goats milk to drink it with a meal so that it is better absorbed into your body.

By: Carla Nunes da Costa

Carla Nunes da Costa — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:22:50 +0000

I have my qualms with milk drinking as I am someone who is extremely lactose intolerant. Heck I manage to get pimples if I drink anything with dairy in it.

I guess I won’t be trying this out better luck next time!

By: Craig Ballantyne

Craig Ballantyne — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:01:00 +0000

Hi Kevin, you can do anything that you can do safely which does not bother your left arm.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:24:52 +0000

A week ago I broke my left arm but still want to focus on some workout. I was planning on doing the contest but not sure I can anymore. The doc said nothing for my arm for at leasrt four weeks then I will start physical therapy. What would you recommend for me? I have a trip at the end of april that I want to get in shape for.