Mulica, P., Grunewald, A
Photo protocol When to take photos: Day 1 before starting Every 2 weeks (same day, same time) Always in morning, before eating, after bathroom How to take photos: Same lighting every time (natural window light ideal) Same location, same distance from camera Same poses: front relaxed, front flexed, side relaxed, side flexed, back Wear minimal clothing (underwear works) No filters, no editing Common mistakes: Inconsistent lighting (biggest factor in bad comparisons) Different times of day (water retention varies) Flexing in "after" but not "before" Cherry-picking best angles Measurements matter more than scale Track these every 2 weeks: Body weight (same time, same conditions) Waist circumference (at navel) Chest, arms, thighs (if building muscle) Body fat percentage (calipers or DEXA) Photos + measurements + strength progression = complete picture
The logic here is that the human body releases growth hormone in natural pulses with gaps in between, and this schedule more closely mimics that rhythm
It may help some conditions while being neutral or potentially problematic for others
1 Treatment-resistant depression in females and those with a history of childhood trauma had the lowest documented levels of L-Carnitine
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