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There are, but there's something about having my phone in my bed with me that makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

High fatty foods are supposedly good for testosterone production. Lower glycemic foods and higher protein is good for reducing cortisol production.

I have experimented with stuff like DHEA, Indole-3-carbinol and avena sativa for more testosterone and less estrogen. But as I haven't measured I can't quantify any difference it made.

Higher carbs seems to make me stronger, but also makes me fatter and less energetic post lunchtime. I tend to move between high fat and high carb depending on what phase of weightlifting I am in, strength building or fat reduction.

Something I haven't measured, but keep meaning to is how much of an effect total calories consumed has compared to the nutritional breakdown of those calories. It could be higher carbs makes me stronger because it is just an easier way to get more calories in.

If I could measure these things more finely rater than just speculate I could work out how to optimise my intake.



Fascinating. I'm gonna hit up Google for more.

About the sleep app and uncomfortable having your phone in bed - turn on flight mode?

The main sleep app on IOS is usually $0.99 and insightful. Try it tonight. The chart after a night of sleep alone is worth it.


It's more the concern about pulling the charger cable out while sleeping and waking up without a fully charged phone, but I'll have a go, it sounds interesting. I presume there are Android versions.




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