Week 16 Bodybuilding Preparation
I started around 223 pounds (more or less) and now I am down to 210-211 pounds. I am staying VERY strong (even stronger in some lifts) during this slow descent. If you are interested in what I am eating, for sure check out my Instagram and Dr. Spencer Facebook page.
The Fat Loss Workout I Prescribe to my Patients
While diet is the most important part for weight loss in my patients, exercise still has its role. I don’t want my patients simply losing weight, I want them specifically losing fat and keeping their muscle. I also want them healthy, which exercise is an essential part of (metabolically speaking). My goal is not to […]
What I am eating now – Week 12 Bodybuilding Prep
I have been getting asked about what I am currently eating as I cut my weight down for my July 12th show. I am around 213 pounds (down from 225ish). Calories are down to around 2600 daily with my protein staying at about 220 grams and fat/carbs dropping like flies each week (currently 70/275 respectively). […]
Quit Worrying about your Testosterone
True hypogonadism (low testosterone or low “T”) is a real issue and needs to be worked up and treated appropriately. Depending on what organization or person you ask, you may get a different definition of what true pathologic hypogonadism really is. The smartest andrologists/endocrinologists/hormone replacement docs and organizations will argue till the cows come home, […]
Thyroid and Cholesterol Connection
Before I get into some of the confounders in my n=1 experiment I want to quickly explain the relationship between thyroid function and cholesterol (specifically lipoproteins). Most people understand that the thyroid controls our metabolism, which in fitness terms usually means how many calories we burn. What is sometimes lost is that metabolism includes ALL of the […]