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Tyler's Fitness Goal
BaldRob:
--- Quote from: Professor Melon on December 07, 2006, 12:53:13 PM --- 1) avoid the fat-producing combo of carbs-oil-sugar
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I'm going to comment on this because of the no/low carb idiotic craze that this country is on...  >:( >:( >:(
Carbs, oils, and sugars are NOT bad... your body needs all three to function properly. What you need to do is moderate your intake of these and use less as the day progresses. When you first wake up in the morning, your body is starving for carbs and you need to feed that hunger. That doesn't mean going and eating 6 pieces of white toast... it means get some healthy carbs from oatmeal, wheat toast, fruit, etc. That is your initial jump start for the day. There is also no proven medical fact eating carbs before bed will cause weight gain. Also, by depriving your body of carbs, you might lose weight, but you will gain fat. Fat is the body's long term storage... The carb is your body's energy source... if there are no carbs being consumed, the next thing your body is going to look for is protein, which is essential for muscles. Then after both of those sources are depleted, will the body start burning fat. However, that supercomputer we all have under our shiny bald heads is going to realize that the long term energy storage has been depleted, and create MORE fat.
On the oil front, olive oil has been proven time after time to be extremely beneficial. I'm going to find them again, but I have read numerous articles from actual medical people to consume at least 2 tablespoons per day of olive oil. That can come from a variety of ways... I use a little cooking eggs or sauteeing meat.
Another common misconception is that real butter is bad for you. Real butter is just that... all natural. Read the label of the various "healthy" spreads (butter substitutes)... you'd be amazed at the chemicals your consuming!
While "normal" sugar has virtually no benefits, other than the obivious sweetening capabilities, unrefined or turbadino (spelling bad) will help sweeten coffee/tea, etc while retaining minimal health benefits of sugar that is lost during the refining process. Plus, sugars are an excellent source of carbs for a quick burst of energy.
As with everything else, moderation is absolutely essential with all foods... not just carbs/oils/sugars.
Tyler, keep up with the six small meals a day, plus a good workout regimen and you should see your goals come true. One piece of advice though... don't expect to see any drastic results for about 12 weeks. Once you hit that three month point of eating right and working out, it will be like the weight is dropping off like a lead... well, lead weight!
Sorry about the little rant on the carbs/oil/sugars thing, but I truly hate the misinformation that has been shoved down our throats by people that want to make money by selling us their take on what's best!
Tyler:
Thanks Rob! No worries about the rant. I think you are both correct. The problem is that most Americans are misinformed on what are good and bad carbs now that we've had this no-carb craze. Empty carbs, such as white breads, white rice, bleached flours along with "sugars" like High Fructose Corn Syrup and trans fatty oils that are used in fast food places are very deadly combinations that should be avoided.
What I like about the Abs Diet plan is it focuses on the good carbs; whole grains, fruit, and veggies. These will actually help speed up your metabolism, rather than kill it.
I will be starting my workout tonight. I didn't workout last week, other than a few sessions of walking, because I wanted to let my body adjust to the new way of eating.
BaldRob:
One other thing Tyler, is drink LOTS of water... the recommendations have changed throughout the years, but if you drink approximately 2 liters per day it will help keep you flushed out and keep you at the proper hydration level.
On days that you hit the gym, you may need to drink more...
Tyler:
Week 1 status update
It has been one full week now that I've been using this new way of eating. So far I can tell that there has been a significant increase in my energy levels. I don't get lethargic after a meal, but instead I have energy! This is because of the 3 smaller meals and 3 snacks that I consume, rather than 3 huge meals.
My diet has been right on track except for one night that I had a couple of beers with a buddy I hadn't seen in a couple of months.
So far, I have had a slight decrease in my belly size. I can tell because my pants fit a little better. And, I have dropped down to 218.8 pounds from 222.2. That's 3.4 pounds in the first week.
As I mentioned above, I will start my exercise routine tonight. This will consist of a 30 minute circuit that consists of lifting weights at several stations with little resting time in between each station. This gets your hear rate up and builds muscle at the same time. I will do the circuit 3 times a week. I will then walk for 45 minutes on an inclined treadmill on the days I'm not doing the circuit, except for Sunday.
With adding in the exercise I should be able to keep my pace of losing 3 to 4 pounds next week. Though, I won't care if it doesn't happen if I notice my waist getting smaller.
Tyler:
--- Quote from: BaldRob on December 11, 2006, 03:00:11 PM ---One other thing Tyler, is drink LOTS of water... the recommendations have changed throughout the years, but if you drink approximately 2 liters per day it will help keep you flushed out and keep you at the proper hydration level.
On days that you hit the gym, you may need to drink more...
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Yes, this also one thing I've changed. I'm drinking much more water, milk, and tea now versus diet soft drinks. I've cut out almost all of the diet sodas out of my diet, with exception of my energy drinks that contain only 8 calories, no sugar (splenda), and a day's supply of vitamin B and then some.
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