Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Blog
Pre-Workout Protein Boosts Metabolism
We were recently on the topic of fasted training and the need for pre-workout protein intake as a slight compromise to training completely fasted. I argued that the need for pre-workout protein intake was due to this being a case where the benefits (increased protein synthesis) simply outweighted the negatives (insulin increase; low insulin being a determinant of the fasting state). It's also known that BCAAs independently affects the same myogenic pathway through which fasted training may increase protein synthesis in response to post-workout nutrition. On the whole, the scientific evidence that speaks in favor of pre-workout protein for increased protein synthesis and muscle growth is strong. Some researchers even speculate that it may be just as important as post-workout protein intake. Last week I came across another study which makes a strong argument for pre-workout protein to facilitate body fat loss. Baseline (before training): 1730 kcal To summarize: * Break the fast post-workout.
Fast way to better health
How would you like it if I told you there was a way to eat pretty much anything and everything you wanted to eat and still maintain your health? Or better yet, what if I told you that you could eat pretty much anything and everything you wanted and even improve your health? Would you be interested? I figured as much. There is a way to reduce blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood pressure, increase HDL levels, get rid of diabetes, live a lot longer, and still be able to lose a little weight. All without giving up the foods you love. Before I get to the real nitty gritty of how such a thing can be done, let’s look at a method that has been proven in countless research institutions to bring about all the above-mentioned good things. Most of the work in caloric restriction has been done on rodents, but there is a long term study on Rhesus monkeys (17 years at this point) that appears to confirm the rodent data on longevity and health with CR in primates. What’s BDNF?
13 Healthy Fat-Burning Snack Ideas | Quick healthy mid-meals
15 Healthy (and Delicious) Fat-Burning Snack Ideas by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal TrainerAuthor of best-sellers: The Fat Burning Kitchen & The Top 101 Foods that FIGHT Aging I receive a lot of questions from my readers where they have been doing much better at choosing healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, but they are still struggling to find good ideas for healthy and quick "mid-meals"... especially a quick small meal or snack that can be brought to the office or on road trips (so you can avoid the fast food junk!). The problem that I see most people having is being prepared enough to bring healthy "mid-meals" with them to work for the day. If you don't plan ahead, and bring something healthy and balanced with you when you're out and about for the day, or at work, you're going to end up choosing the junk food at the vending machine or corner store. Quick, healthy snack ideas to keep your body lean: Thanks for your request. Popular articles:
Intermittent Fasting WORKS (pics)! | The Sam Effect
Yep, that’s me after using intermittent fasting to consistently cut calories — resulting in dropping bodyfat This is an article detailing my experiences with intermittent fasting and how it made me leaner, stronger and healthier. What you’ll learn is the specific program/diet that I used that allowed me to drop significant amounts of body fat without losing muscle mass and strength. Keep in mind that this is written from a body composition and health perspective. Really quick, I have to give credit where credit is due: Martin Berkhan and Brad Pilon where the main sources of information that shattered my old paradigms and gave me a system to follow that has allowed me to get such fantastic results. So with that said, I’ve been able to personally experience major fat loss and muscle gaining results with 16 hour an intermittent fasting diet and so can you. This surprised me. November 2011 Update It’s been about 14 months now since I originally started playing with IF. It all just depends. 1.
A problem with modern fruits and veggies
Most people think that "fruits and veggies" in general are all healthy. This is true to some extent. However, we're not quite eating the fruits and veggies that nature intended us to eat... if that sounds strange to you, let me explain... You see, the fruits and vegetables that we have at our grocery stores currently have been bred over the years to maximize sugar content, size, and appearance. Therefore, the nutritional content of these fruits and veggies has diminished over the years as produce has been bred for sweetness or size instead of nutrition. This means that although our fruits and veggies may still have relatively good micro-nutrient and antioxidant content (compared to processed foods), today's modern agricultural fruits and veggies are a far cry from what we would have eaten in the wild tens of thousands of years ago. You can see this trend with any "wild" version of a fruit vs an agriculturally grown version. To your health,
Intermittent fasting diet for fat loss, muscle gain and health
How to Build Muscle: The Definitive Guide to Building Muscle
If you would like to build muscle, then here is how I’ve gained 43lb of muscle in Belgium, and how you can gain as much muscle in America (or elsewhere). The secret to gaining muscle is to get stronger. The stronger you get, meaning the more weight your can lift in the gym, the more muscular you’ll be. This is especially true if you’re a natural drug-free lifter with average or, worse, lousy genetics like I am. More strength is more muscle. Before you continue reading how to build muscle, watch this free video in which I reveal the most effective way to gain muscle fast. Are You Making This Muscle Building Mistake? Go to any gym and you’ll find most guys doing body-part split routines. Many guys think they’ll build muscle with these body-part split routines because that’s what they read in some muscle magazine. In reality, most guys will never build muscle with body-part split routines. And I don’t care how pumped or sore you get. And You Don’t NEED To Be AFrigging Bodybuilder! 1. 2. 3. 4.
Preventing Lower Back Pain
According to the CDC, back pain is the leading cause of disability in the U.S and results in $50 billion annually in health care and workers’ compensation costs. With exercise and proper strengthening of the back muscles and the abdominals, the muscles that support the back, the frequency of back pain can be decreased. In this country we often look for the quick fix and many get spine surgery before they have given physical therapy and adequate chance resulting in many unhappy patients. Lets talk about some of the research that has been done as it all conflicts and explore some of the possible reasons for the differences. Below are some exercises and stretches you can do to keep your lower back strong, limber and well supported. I have a herniated disk which is pinching a nerve and have been able to keep the pain manageable using these techniques. “Superman’s” – Prone Back Extensions Hamstring Stretch Opposite arm and leg raise exercise Floor Crunches Floor Side Crunch
