Bulk Up or Slim down - How To

elimelech12 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 01:15 PM

hey skin...even at your desk you can loose weight...

I would break my day down like this:

Meal 1- Breakfast (eggs, cereal, you want to consume most of your sugars here, but none is preferable) Coffee (i like it black and it is a good metabolism booster)

Meal 2- Morning snack (Protein shake...i like this: 1 cup of vanilla yogurt, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1/4 cup of oatmeal flakes, 6 ice cubes and about 1/8 cup of water or a little more)

Meal 3- Lunch (try this: 1 can of tuna, half avocado, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, chopped onion, pinch of salt, black to taste...I make this at least once a week, get creative)

Meal 4- Preworkout (anything with slow digesting carbs, like a slice of bread)

Meal 5- Postworkout Dinner (cup of brown rice or cup of whole wheat pasta with grilled chicken breast or 93% lean meat sauce

Meal 6- Night time snack (hummus with carrots or crackers or a cup of cottage cheese or a yogurt with no high fructose corn syrup -good luck finding that)

shartley · #12 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elimelech12

Although these are guidelines...anyone can slim down...age really has nothing to do with...i believe it was in the UK where a study proved that men in their early 50's had a similar metabolic rate as men in there mid 20's when they ate similar and healthy foods. I'm an advocate for "anyone can be fit." We weren't meant to be overweight, but commercial foods and industrialist trying to make a penny have sacrificed our nutrition to mass produce foods at a lower costs. Think of this...America is the world leading producer of corn and therefore use corn in many foods because it's cheaper than importing sugar. HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP can be found in everything; breads, cereals, juices, you name it and it's probably got it. Stay away from foods that contain this and Partially Hydrogenated Oils too! Start reading labels. This stuff goes into your body causing plaque build-ups in your veins.

Please don’t take this as being confrontational, but I have to point out that reality is often different than studies.

The reality is that while men who are 20 and 50 CAN have similar metabolic rates when they eat similar healthy foods most don’t. Also to get your metabolic rates to similar levels it takes more than simply a diet change. Body type also helps determine a great many things as well as other outside (as well as internal) factors.

I have found that an unrealistic expectation, given ALL factors, tends to be the biggest problem facing people. We also live in an “instant” society where if you want something just click a button and it is yours. Being fit, and even healthy, is not that way. And it takes real dedication and commitment (yeah, I know…. in today’s society? LOL) as well as time.

True results often take far longer to see for the average person than they think it will. And I think that is because people simply expect too much too soon. Again, it is the “expectations” thing.

I also believe that our society is not overweight just because we have processed foods. It is the change in diets as well as decrease in activity that caused the problem; and over several generations it becomes an issue of genes.. which will take several more generations to even back out IF folks do what they need to do . You can’t fix it by only addressing one part of the issue. It is relatively easy to change your diet if you want, but that will not make you fit by itself. And there is a good portion of people who by doing nothing but increasing their activities would reach their reasonable goals.

So the answer is not always so black and white. Sure, it is great to have a place to start from. But to dismiss all the other factors out there can be problematic at best. And I think folks will find that if they talked to Doctors, Nutritionists, and certified Trainers they will see what I have posted echoed.

But I too, like yourself, believe that EVERYONE can be fit… if they are willing to work at it. There is no magic pill or silver bullet though. And unfortunately THAT is the biggest barrier to overcome.

I also don’t think you disagree with what I have posted. I just felt the need to highlight some things which I have seen become stumbling blocks for people, and the reasons why

elimelech12 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 02:21 PM

Absolutely agree with you 100%...it does take dedication, but people give up too quickly...it's like a Flatline! LOL

Sundown · #14 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 02:24 PM

Hahha... good one

I am guilty for that.. I gave up my flatline this April

Well I also kinda gave up my A5 as well...

Quote:

Originally Posted by elimelech12

Absolutely agree with you 100%...it does take dedication, but people give up too quickly...it's like a Flatline! LOL

keener1 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-19-2008, 04:01 PM

As a general guideline for someone new to working out its good advice. Maybe not perfect for everyone. But a good start. As far as nutrition, I think the Body For Life diet is a good one. Its a balanced diet that has the multiple smaller meals. Just my opinion.

elimelech12 · #16 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 11:59 PM

i gotta check that out...tell you what i think later!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode