can you really give advice

[musclebelly]

to someone about diet/ nutrition without seeing them and knowing exactly what they have done, are doing, and will do??? The reason why I ask is that it seems that often times a guy might ask for help and gets a standard answer. EX. drop your carbs do more cardio and you'll get leaner - kinda answer. well that might work for the average rookie trainer but I think that people often over look the complexity of a training program. I just think that standard answers are spouted out from alot of "so called" gurus and that alot of people are probably following poor advice that is inadvertantly given.

the reason why i bring this up is part rant and part frustration. I am helping a guy get ready for a show and he has done some things outside my direction based on some on elses preceived notions without prior knowledge of his total program- well anyway As I look back it happens a lot.

[bdtr]

Diet differs from person to person, however one can give a general idea of what to try by hearing the persons goals and stats.

[maki riddington]

Nothing beats training someone face to face, however as one trains more and more people they get a better understanding of what works and what doesn't.

[musclebelly]

Originally posted by maki riddington
Nothing beats training someone face to face, however as one trains more and more people they get a better understanding of what works and what doesn't.

my point is that some jackass might *suggest* something without that understanding. THAT'S ALL.

[jipped genes]

but in general bro dropping carbs and cardio anybody will loose weight. you may find that there are better ways to do it for a particular body type but that is a tried and true method that will work for 95 % of people. each person has to understand that you will have to tweak your own diet but it gives the basics. they have a better understanding of how to diet. think of it this way carbs make up a high percentage of most peoples diet you cut out most of the carbs you just dropped their calories dramatically. less calories less fat. it is good advice i dont need to tell you if you do cardio you will loose weight you know that. i dont see your problem. it is just a base to build on.