1498: How Many Calories to Eat on Rest Days, What to Do When One Half of Your Body Is Building More Slowly Than the Other, the Importance of Rest Periods & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about advice to correct a muscular imbalance between two sides of the body, whether you should eat the same amount of calories on a rest day as a workout day, when to prioritize organic, grass-fed and non-GMO type foods, and how to explain the importance of rest periods to the HIIT driven client. Taking breaks from the gym, a good idea for gains? (4:09) Comparing plant protein to animal protein, which is more beneficial for you? (18:22) Revisiting the standing versus sitting while you pee conversation. (22:02) Beware of the chemicals in your household cleaning products. (26:48) Why are the guys so sleep-deprived? (29:47) How Justin finds his Zen. (33:20) How the men’s grooming industry is booming! (36:08) The Four Horsemen of relationships and the antidotes. (39:52) The virtue of the victim mentality. (45:47) #Quah question #1 – My fiancé noticed that one-half of my body is not as developed as the other. I have started doing priming and starter exercises, along with the starting strength big 5 lifts. What advice would you suggest to correct this imbalance? (49:28) #Quah question #2 - Should you eat the same number of calories on a rest day as a workout day? (51:38) #Quah question #3 - When should I start to prioritize organic, grass-fed, and non-GMO type foods? (56:25) #Quah question #4 - How do you explain the importance of rest periods to the HIIT-driven client? (1:01:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Holly Baxter Norton IG Post – Study on Taking Breaks   Causes of Weak Urine Stream and Low Flow in Men – Urine Flow problems Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Men are a multibillion dollar growth opportunity for the beauty industry Male Grooming Products Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024 Visit Caldera Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling Marriage and Couples - Research | The Gottman Institute The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Starting Strength MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #600: The Benefits Of Unilateral Training Mind Pump TV - YouTube Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Holly Baxter Norton (@hollytbaxter)  Instagram John Gottman