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Originally Posted by Cynic
I didn't say he was a fat slob. Please focus on what I said, "Gorging on trans fat laden" meaning artery clogging stuff. That's the focus of my argument, not his bf%.
This is not a case of dietary cholesterol not affecting blood cholesterol. It's an established fact that trans fats accumulate in the arteries and veins, harden, cause clotting, etc.
I had a very fit looking LTC in my reserve unit some 15 years ago, die of a massive heart attack at very young age (<50 I believe). While it may have been largely a genetic issue, you're focusing on an appearance of health, not a fact of health. Trim, healthy looking people die of cardio-vascular disease daily.
I'm also not saying he's wrong for living the way he is, it is afterall, his life. I do think he's wrong for promoting an eat-anything mentality.
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the guys who compete in strength sports don't necessarily live the most healthy life outside of their diet, and the clogging of arteries by trans fat should be the least of their worries.
There have been quite a bit of competitors (a lot of lesser known ones) who have used dangerous recreational drugs because of the thrill and adventure seeking aspect of them.
There are a surprisingly large number of strength athletes who are using EPO in their arsenal. I can tell you at least 1 very well known athlete who has used this. This is VERY dangerous, moreso than a lot of stuff in terms of doping.
This is not to say that anyone on elitefts has done these things. That's not what i was implying at all.
That said, sure trans fats are bad. But comeon, for people who are into fitness should know this. Even though they shouldn't be promoting it, it's still a joke, because everyone knows that you don't gain muscle from eating donuts.
At least not naturally.