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Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Ryan Hughes Muscle Building Program - 0 views

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  • Nutrition: Calories: 4,689.5 Fats: 130.5g Protein: 416g Carbs: 502g Meal 1: 2 scoops Myofusion Protein 50g   |   Carbs 10g   |   Fat 6g 1 cup Oats with Splenda and Cinnamon Protein 7g   |   Carbs 37g   |   Fat 4g 2 tbsp natural Peanut Butter Protein 10g   |   Carbs 8g   |   Fat 11g Total Calories For Meal 1: 533 Meal 2: 6 oz 99% lean Ground Turkey Protein 47g   |   Carbs 0g   |   Fat 18g 8 oz Yam Protein 3g   |   Carbs 62g   |   Fat 0g 1 cup Broccoli Protein 3g   |   Carbs 62g   |   Fat 0g 1/4 cup Almonds Protein 8g   |   Carbs 8g   |   Fat 19g Total Calories For Meal 2: 849 Meal 3: 6 oz fresh grilled Salmon Protein 39g   |   Carbs 0g   |   Fat 12g 1 cup Brown Rice Protein 5g   |   Carbs 45g   |   Fat 2g 1 cup Broccoli Protein 3g   |   Carbs 5g   |   Fat 0g Total Calories For Meal 3: 515 Meal 4: 6 oz 96% lean Burger Protein 36g   |   Carbs 1g   |   Fat 7g 1 oz fat free cheddar cheese Protein 9g   |   Carbs 1g   |   Fat 0g 1 Ezekiel burger bun Protein 9g   |   Carbs 32g   |   Fat 1.5g 1 tbsp reduced sugar Ketchup Protein 0g   |   Carbs 1g   |   Fat 0g 6 oz homemade Sweet Potato Fries Protein 3g   |   Carbs 37g   |   Fat 1g Total Calories For Meal 4: 595 Meal 5: 6 oz 99% lean Ground Turkey Protein 47g   |   Carbs 0g   |   Fat 18g 8 oz Yam Protein 3g   |   Carbs 62g   |   Fat 0g 1/4 cup Almonds Protein 8g   |   Carbs 8g   |   Fat 19g Total Calories For Meal 5: 822 Meal 6: 2 scoops Myofusion Protein 50g   |   Carbs 10g   |   Fat 6g
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  • s Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip5 Sets 15,12,10,8,6 reps Incline Dumbbell Press4 Sets 12,10,8,8 reps Dumbbell Flyes4 Sets 10,10,8,8 reps Machine Bench Press3 Sets 15,12,10 reps Butterfly4 Sets 12,12,12,12 reps30 sec. rest between sets
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  • Day 2: Quads/Calves Exercises Standing Calf Raises6 sets of 8-10 reps Seated Calf Raise6 sets of 8-10 reps Leg Extensions5 Sets 15,12,12,10,10 reps Barbell Squat6 Sets 12,12,10,10,8,6 reps Leg Press4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Smith Machine Squat
  • Exercises Standing Military Press4 Sets 12,10,8,8 reps Seated Dumbbell Press4 Sets 10,10,8,8 reps Barbell Shrug4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps Smith Machine Shrug3 Sets 12,12,12 reps Side Lateral Raise3 sets of 12,10,8 repsone arm at a time Front Plate Raise3 Sets of 12,10,8 reps25,35,45lb plates
  • Barbell Curl4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl4 Sets 12,10,8,8 reps Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Preacher Curl3 Sets 12,12,12 reps Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Weighted Bench Dip4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps Lying Triceps Press4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Triceps Pushdown3 Sets 12,10,10 reps
  • Day 6: Back/Hamstrings Exercises Barbell Deadlift4 Sets 15,12,10,8 reps Bent Over Barbell Row4 Sets 15,12,10,8 reps One-Arm Dumbbell Row4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown4 Sets 12,10,10,10 reps Seated Leg Curl4 Sets 12,10,10,10 reps Hack Squat4 Sets 12,12,10,8 reps
Wasif H

Should I Do Cardio Before Weight Lifting - Does Exercise Order Matter - 0 views

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  • What should you do first, cardiovascular endurance exercise or weight lifting? Or does this even matter? The answer really depends upon what you are trying to accomplish.
  • Exercise order may also matter if you are trying to achieve a specific goal, such as building muscle or improving sports skills, or if you have an extremely high level of fitness already.
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  • Exercise you perform when your energy supplies are low is less effective and more likely to result in injury.
  • If Your Goal is Increasing Muscle Size and Strength Increasing muscle size can best be accomplished by lifting weights first when the body's main source of energy for muscle contraction (glycogen) is high. If you do a hard cardio workout before lifting, you deplete glycogen, which makes the workout ineffective.
  • If Your Goal is Burning Calories for Fat Loss If your primary goal is to burn as many calories as you can in a single session, it's probably best to do cardio first and lift weights next. There isn't any magic behind this; it's simply easier for most people to burn more calories per exercise session when they do cardio first.
  • If Your Goal is Increasing Cardiovascular Endurance In order to build and maintain cardiovascular endurance, you should perform endurance exercise first, when you have plenty of energy for long-distance exercise. Add resistance exercises 2 to 3 times a week, either after or separate from the endurance work in order to develop muscular strength and reduce your risk of injury.
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Ask The Ripped Dude: What Are Your 10 Top Ab Tips? - 0 views

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  • FOLLOW A HIGH-PROTEIN, LOWER-CARB DIET. Your diet is essential in building a lean physique. It is important to consume 4- to-6 small meals per day; this helps to speed up your metabolism at an incredibly rapid rate. Although there are many different theories on meal frequencies, eating smaller meals more often will help the average person avoid overeating and will curb hunger.
  • FOLLOW A CONSISTENT WEIGHT-TRAINING AND CARDIO REGIMEN. This will allow you to burn fat through the day. Weight training helps you to burn calories after the workout and throughout the day while cardio burns calories during the workout. A combination of cardio and weight training will give you the optimal fat burning rate you need to stay lean.
  • DRINK A LOT OF WATER. If you're completely hydrated, your fat-burning rate will be optimum. To speed up your metabolism, drink at least 6-to-8 glasses of water per day.
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  • MODIFY YOUR ABS ROUTINE. There isn't a specific abs routine that will work better than all others, but changing your abs routine will maximize the results.
  • UNDERSTAND THE TRUTHS AND MYTHS ABOUT ABDOMINALS. We all have abs. Unfortunately, some of us have to work harder than others to attain visible ones. Doing 1,000 sit-ups per day is not going to make your abs just magically pop out, but getting your body-fat levels very low will allow your abs to appear.
  • For a male to able to be see his abs, he has to be roughly at 12 percent body-fat and lower. For a female to see hers, she needs to be at roughly 14 percent and lower. If you can get your body-fat to those levels, you will start to see your abs.
  • A healthy breakfast is the most important meal for a reason - it jumpstarts your metabolism for the entire day. Not just any breakfast, though. Unless you want a muffin top, skip the muffins and opt for protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Emphasis on the protein. Can't go wrong with eggs.
  • BE COGNIZANT OF THE FREQUENCY OF YOUR ABS TRAINING. It is important to train your abs at least three times per week for a beginner and intermediate fitness enthusiast. For the advanced gym guru, train your abs about every other day to build them properly.
  • DON'T GET SMACKED BY SUGAR, STARCH AND SALT
  • IMPLEMENT A VARIETY OF CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISES. Cardio helps you lose fat.
  • BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. If you believe you can do it, you will do everything necessary in your power to attain that goal. Your mind will help guide your fitness goals and if that goal is to attain great abs, then, provided you do the necessary work, it will happen for you.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is personally my favourite website. This article gives a good look on what we can do to achieve our goal.
Ali C

Healthy Diet To Tone & Strengthen Abs | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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  • Oatmeal can help you stave off your hunger and take inches off of your waist. Cravings are caused by a drop in blood sugar. Oatmeal is high in fiber, which will keep you fuller longer and stave off any snack attacks or sugar cravings. Fiber also allows you digestive system to work better, ridding you of any bloating or constipation and leaving you with a firmer midsection.
  • Eggs are full of vitamins and nutrients that burn fat and build muscle. Eggs contain vitamins A, D, E and B12, which the body uses to metabolize fat. They are also a great source of protein, which the body uses to build muscle. A study at Louisiana State University found that those who ate eggs for breakfast daily lost more weight than those who ate bagels, the Quick & Simple website notes.
  • You need fat to lose weight, believe it or not. Monounsaturated fats are a good thing, and you can find them in cooking oils such as olive oil and canola oil. Good fats also help lower your cholesterol and lessen food cravings. Olive oil has also been shown to help prevent Alzheimer's disease, and to help deliver nutrients to the brain. Other foods high in monounsaturated fats include olives, avocados and almonds.
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  • Nuts will help you get the abs you want by keeping you fuller longer. A study at Purdue University showed those who ate nuts felt fuller for longer periods than those who ate rice cakes, Quick & Simple reports. Don't overindulge with nuts, though, because they are high in calories and fat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also instructs you to avoid salted nuts, because they exceed the agency's recommendations for daily sodium intake.
    • Ali C
      Ali C on 04 Dec 11
       
      Good site, because I wanted to know what you should do to have healthy abs and toned abs. It gave me a list of things to eat and their effects.
Paul McCarlie

Top Muscle Building Foods: Healthy Fats - 0 views

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  • Fats are not good for you. This is the message that has been beaten into our brains for so long that we often do not recognize the truth that there are some beneficial fats
  • fats are among the best muscle building foods you can find
  • I'm not telling you that you can have an extra cheese pizza and fries for dinner every night.
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    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      Oh shoot
  • Most people consider saturated fats to be unhealthy, but they can elevate your mood and improve brain functioning.
  • Trans fats, which are found in foods fried in hydrogenated oils such as French fries, are definitely not some of the top muscle building foods. Actually, they should be completely eliminated from your diet.
Aninder S

Canada's Food Guide | Heart&Stroke Health Check Program - 0 views

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Canada Food Guide

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  • Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide provides direction on the type and amount of food we should eat for overall health
  • By choosing a variety of foods from the four food groups (Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives and Meat and Alternatives) and following the recommendations to choose foods lower in fat, sugar and salt, you can add to your overall health and vitality.
  • Eat more vegetables and fruit.
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  • Choose whole grains versus refined grains more often.
  • Choose fish* and meat alternatives such as beans, lentils and tofu more often.
  • Drink skim, 1% or 2% milk each day.
  • Within each food group, choose foods that are lower in fat, sugar and salt.
  • Include a small amount (30 – 45 mL) of unsaturated fat, such as oil, salad dressing, soft margarine or mayonnaise each day.
  • Limit your intake of : saturated fats from fatty meats, butter, lard, shortening and hard margarine sugar from desserts and soft drinks foods and beverages high in calories, fat, sugar or salt
  • Avoid foods with trans fats.
  • CFG recommends two food guide servings of fish each week. See Health Canada’s advice on limiting certain types of fish
  • By eating a variety of foods from each of the food groups you’re more likely to get all of the nutrients you need, and by limiting your intake of fat, sugar and salt, our eating pattern will be healthier.
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 06 Jan 12
       
      In order to maintain a healthy balance of food make sure you eat from all the four food groups to receive all the nutrients that you require. Now this food guide doesn't always work for everyone because of dietary restrictions, but there are always alternatives. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php. You can click on this link and actually make your own personal food guide suited to your needs, that way you get all the essential nutrients. 
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Weights Or Cardio: What's It Going To Be? - 0 views

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  • Your primary goal will give you a general starting point for figuring out exactly how to balance your training, as well as what type of cardio and weight training you should be doing. In addition to your primary goal, you will also need to take into account two other major factors: Your Body Type - Are you naturally slim? Do you gain muscle easily? Do you tend to hold onto fat readily? The Type Of Cardio Training You're Doing - Is it high- intensity or low-intensity? Does it fatigue you for weights? Does your weight training fatigue you for your cardio?
  • If you're training to gain muscle, you will need to do less cardio training. Too much cardio can actually hamper your muscle gain by slowing recovery and burning up calories that your body needs for the process of building muscle. As a general guideline, one or two cardio sessions per week should be enough to maintain your cardiovascular conditioning and keep your bodyfat gains in check while not slowing muscle growth. You should train with weights at least three times per week, up to even six times if you can recover from it and still make progress.
  • The ectomorph is the naturally-slim person. They have a smaller bone-structure and can seem to "eat whatever they want and not gain an ounce."
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  • The ectomorph has a fairly easy time losing fat so they will will generally not need to do as much cardio for fat loss. Two or three times per week should be plenty. An ectomorph trying to gain muscle may need to lay off cardio training completely in order to have enough recovery energy available for their body to even build muscle. Once or twice a week should be the maximum cardio frequency. Even weight training may need to be less frequent (two or three times per week) in order to see results
  • Moderate-intensity cardio training, such as jogging or swimming, will need to be done a little less frequently. This type of training requires more energy both to perfom and for your body to recover from. A person trying to lose fat can generally perform four to six moderate-intensity sessions per week at around 20 to 30 minutes each. A person trying to gain muscle should reduce this amount to two to three sessions per week.
  • This type of hard training should be done less frequently than the more moderate forms of cardio as it is much harder for your body to recover from. If you are training for fat loss, you should do at least two but no more than three high-intensity cardio sessions per week. If you are training for muscle gain, once or, at the most, twice per week should be the limit.
  • High-intensity training is extremely effective for fat loss as it not only causes you to burn a lot of calories during the activity, it also raises your metabolism for a long time after the activity is done.
  • This would mean an ectomorphic person looking for muscle gain and doing low-intensity cardio training could do cardio two days a week at a minimum to maintain cardio capacity while trying to gain muscle.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is source that goes in depth to your actual goals. I would reccomend people to look at this site to get information on how much cardio to do.
Aninder S

Is Indian Food Fattening? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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  • The cooking style and ingredients greatly increase the fat in some Indian dishes, such as dairy-based curries, pakora, paneer, fried bread and samosas.
  • Many meat, vegetable and bread dishes are fried or sauteed with clarified butter, coconut oil, milk and cream, which all add a high content of saturated fat to the dish.
  • Saturated fat can increase your risk of developing heart disease
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  • clarified butter, also known as ghee, in many of the recipes brings the calories from fat up to as much as 50 percent.
  • try some healthier Indian alternatives that are roasted, baked or steamed. These include steamed rice, naan, matar pulao, meat tikka or tandoori and curries made with a vegetable or dal base instead of a dairy base
  • choose an Indian restaurant that creates lower-fat versions of dishes
  • Ask the restaurant to cook your food in unsaturated oils instead of clarified butter, coconut oil or milk. Request yogurt-based curries instead of ones made with coconut oil.
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 06 Jan 12
       
      This is something I deal with on a daily basis, and I'm sure many of you can relate to. Traditionally putting in all the components that make it unhealthier in a dish puts more flavour into the dish, so without the food doesn't really taste good. Also for me especially I have an acquired taste for indian food, in that it has to taste a certain way for me to like it. This article would be more helpful it it explained how to still keep the essence and flavour of the dish but also reducing the fat and oil content. 
Joti P

Healthty Eating Alternatives | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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  • Eating a healthy diet isn't about cutting a bunch of calories or eliminating certain food groups.
  • should include all major nutrients and keep you feeling satisfied and energetic.
  • Whole Grains
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  • foods ranging from white rice to buckwheat.
  • whole grains are generally healthier because they offer more fiber
  • Examples of whole grains include barley, brown rice, oatmeal and whole-wheat bread.
  • Unsaturated Fats
  • Fat calories should make up about ¼ to 1/3 of the calories you eat.
  • saturated and trans fats can damage your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease
  • Swap these less healthy fat sources out for unsaturated fats, which are found mostly in nuts, seeds, plant oils and fish.
  • Lean Proteins
  • Protein should make up about 10 to 35 percent of your total calories
  • Fish, seeds and nuts also happen to be high in protein.
  • choose skinless chicken breast over fried dark chicken meat, replace whole milk with low-fat or skim milk, and choose beans over red meat in tacos, for example.
  • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • get about 1½ to 2 cups of fruit per day and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day
  • a glass of 100 percent fruit juice can equal one serving of fruit but you shouldn't fill up on juice because it doesn't contain any fiber.
  • canned and frozen fruits and vegetables can be healthy alternatives when you don't have access to fresh produce, but avoid the ones that have been doused in salt, sugar, syrup and creamy sauces.
  • fresh fruits and vegetables can become less healthy if you prepare them in unhealthy ways
  • Joti P on 05 Jan 12
     
    This site was good to see how I could change eating habits by finding different alternatives for food. 
Joti P

Improve your mood with these foods - TODAY Health - TODAY.com - 0 views

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  • following strategies will stabilize your blood sugars
  • Eat every 4 to 5 hours
  • provides your brain and body with a constant source of fuel.
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  • Limit refined carbohydrates to help lessen volatile blood sugar swings
  • create radical spikes (and drops) in your blood sugar
  • Incorporate soluble fiber
  • have the ability to slow down the absorption of sugar in your blood
  • lessen blood sugar
  • Incorporate protein with meals and snacks (whenever possible)
  • Smart protein choices include poultry, seafood and fish, veal, pork tenderloin, tofu, eggs
  • help slow the absorption of carbohydrate in the blood
  • Omega-3 fats
  • mood lifting and to help possibly alleviate depression.
  • Folic acid and B12
  • Foods rich in folate: fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, lentils, black-eyed peas, soybeans, oatmeal, mustard greens, beets, broccoli, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and oranges.
  • Foods rich in vitamin B12: shellfish (clams, oysters, crab), wild salmon (fresh or canned), fortified whole-grain breakfast cereal, lean beef, cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt, milk (skim, skim plus, 1% reduced-fat) and eggs.
  • Vitamin D
  • Foods rich in vitamin D: fish with bones, fat free and low-fat milk, fortified soy milk and egg yolks
  • Joti P on 02 Dec 11
     
    I think for question 2 this really tells me what food i need to eat not just for physical health, but also for a generally happy mood. 
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - 47 Things You Must Know About Protein - 0 views

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  • When you think about protein supplementation, the number one type that is discussed the most is Whey Protein. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a variety of foods -mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken.
  • Casein Protein This is probably the second most discussed in bodybuilding circles of how well it works when it comes to slow digesting and long lasting protein.
  • Casein is an extremely slow digesting and rich protein source that continues to feed your muscles long after whey proteins have dropped off.
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  • Egg Protein This is the most old school type of protein. Surely you remember the movie Rocky where he drinks the eggs before training. This is actually very dangerous to do as it can lead to several illnesses and poisoning.
  • Fortunately there are egg white protein products available and of course you can separate the yolks and cook the whites so you can get your egg protein this way. It's a rich source of BCAA's and arginine.
  • Milk Protein comes from cow's milk after the water has been removed and most of the carbs and fat have been taken out. Milk protein is actually the source of two other proteins we covered earlier; whey and casein. You have had milk since childhood unless you are lactose intolerant.
  • here are two forms of milk protein. The first is Milk Protein Concentrate. When the whole milk is filtered most of the carbs and fat are removed. The process that does this is known as ultrafiltration. The second type is Milk Protein Isolate. When the milk is processed even more, this leads to the isolate. The milk protein isolate is 85% protein. Despite the fat and carbs being taken out, much of the whey and casein remain.
  • Soy Protein Soy Protein is derived exclusively from soy beans. Soy protein provides a healthy way to get non-animal protein into your diet. They're great tasting, natural and can have a plethora of healthy effects on the body. It is ideal for high protein/low carbohydrate diets. Soy protein is approved for those who are lactose intolerant, and can be used as a meat substitute for vegetarians. Much more than just an ingredient for a protein shake, Soy protein can be used for cooking instead of flour, producing high protein foods that are extremely low in fat - a bodybuilder's dream come true!
  • Beef Protein The protein that is derived from beef after the cholesterol and fat has been removed is known as Beef Protein. This one has really grown in popularity over the past couple of years and is relatively new when it comes to protein supplementation.
  • The only type of beef protein available is Beef Protein Isolate. This type has been broken down from larger fragments into smaller ones like both whey and casein isolate. It is best to take beef protein in the morning or around your training.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is a good site for all the types of protein I can have 
Ali C

Healthy Weight: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight | DNPAO | CDC - 0 views

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  • healthy lifestyle involves many choices.
  • Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
  • low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
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  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • If "healthy eating" makes you think about the foods you can't have, try refocusing on all the new foods you can eat—
  • Calcium-rich foods
  • A new twist on an old favorite
  • Some general tips for comfort foods:
  • Consume them less often.
  • Eat smaller amounts.
  • a lower-calorie version.
  • Making the same healthy eating choices over time can lead to better eating habits.
  • thinking more positively
  • focusing on what you can have
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 02 Dec 11
       
      This website is great for the fact that it is a gov website and it really emphasises the main categories of healthy eating and also how to make it worth while.
    • Ali C
      Ali C on 04 Dec 11
       
      This website helped answer my first 2 questions about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how to keep your diet healthy and how to keep your calories in check. The types of foods you should intake and how they affect our body.
  • Joti P on 02 Dec 11
     
    Provides a good description for my first question.
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Carbohydrate Typing: How To Use Carbs To Optimize Athlete Performance! - 0 views

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  • We know that for athletes to optimize their performance and be successful, they must consume efficient amounts of nutrients from carbohydrates... Here are a few facts and tips about carb loading, its importance, who benefits, and more. By: Chuck Rudolph, MEd, RD Nov 25, 2009 Email More Article Summary: Endurance athletes will benefit from optimizing glycogen stores. Performance athlete should keep glycogen stores packed at all times. Carbs are the primary energy source for intense endurance exercise. Performance is defined as "the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc." Today, we know a lot about how nutrition can affect the strength, speed and performance of athletes. We also know that for athletes to optimize their performance and be successful, they must consume efficient amounts of nutrients from carbohydrates, fats and proteins throughout the day. The main question is, "How can nutrition go above and beyond for performance when taken pre, during and post intensive exercise/training?" Click Image To Enlarge. Athletes Must Consume Efficient Amounts Of Nutrients FromCarbohydrates, Fats And Proteins Throughout The Day. What Impact Does Nutrition Have On Performance? Most of us already know that carbohydrates are the most readily available nutrient for e
  • In fact, current research is advising endurance/intense training athletes to consume 0.5-1.0 grams of carbohydrate per minute (intensity pending) during training or competition. Trying to consume more carbohydrates has only indicated intestinal distress and it is believed that the type of carbohydrate is the limiting factor.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      this site had a lot of scientific knowledge about carbohydrates. I found it quite interesting that so much is involved for this .
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Skinny Guy's Guide To Gaining Weight! - 0 views

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  • In a world that is obsessed with losing weight - you are interested in gaining weight!
  • People predispositioned to skinniness are commonly referred to as "hard gainers." This is the cool way to label your scrawny frame despite the fact that your body turns into a Number 2 pencil when you wear yellow!
  • n the skinny guy's defense, the reality is that you have been cursed with traits like Lamborghini-type metabolism, giraffe like limbs, and the strength of a senior citizen. You have to fight with every bone in your body to do something about your small frame and to keep up to your male buddies who seem to grow muscle just by sneezing - those muscle freaks piss me off just as much you!
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  • I defeated my skinny genetics just after college and I am about to show you four tips that helped me climb from a 149 pound weakling to a rock hard 190 pounds in six months.
  • f you are underweight, then your first step to gaining weight is to understand that you must play by a different set up rules. I have said this before and will say it again,
  • You must think outside the box and give up the excuse of being a "hard gainer." It is time to stop listening to all the naysayers who have told you that is impossible to gain weight because of your genetics. Regardless of what you have been led to believe, you do have the potential to build an impressive physique that turns heads and even intimidates!
  • Double It Up: One of the most practical steps you can take is to double whatever you are currently eating in the kitchen right now. If you are eating one chicken breast per meal, then cook up two.
  • Live Your Life Around Food: Sure, you know that you must eat every 2-3 hours, but how well do you execute? Set your clock on a countdown timer to go off every 2 and 1/2 hours so that you reinforce the habit of eating literally not a second late for each meal! Don't turn off the damn beeper until you start chowing down.
  • se BIG Eating Equipment: If you want to bulk, then you have to eat like Hulk. Do you think Hulk eats out of a small plate, or a small bowel, or a small cup? If you are aiming to get big and huge, you are going to require large amounts of food, most likely close to double of what you are currently eating.
  • Never Train Hungry: How many times have you woken up, whipped up a protein shake and than headed off to the gym? Or maybe you had a long afternoon and missed a few meals and then attempted a weight training workout after work? I thought this was common sense to avoid, until a few of my skinny clients confessed that they were showing up for their workouts having only eaten a piece of fruit and some crackers within the entire day!
  • . Eat Nutrient Dense Foods: Focus on caloric-rich foods that are loaded with nutrients. Avoid foods with empty calories, which means there is little or no nutrient value in the calories you are eating. Why would you consume a 500-calorie plus meal that is loaded with fat and sugar which does nothing but make you feel sluggish and soft? Instead, eat a high caloric meal loaded with slow releasing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
  • Carbohydrates: Oatmeal Rice Breads Yams Beans Potatoes Fruits Veggies
  • Proteins: Steak Chicken Lean beef Cottage cheese Whole milk Eggs Salmon
  • Fats: Olive oil Flax oil Avocados Nuts Peanut butter
  • Extras (high calorie cheat food): Ice cream Raisins Dried fruit Trail mix
  • Drink A Carb & Protein Drink While You Workout: How hard is to sip on a calorie-rich drink during your weight training sessions? Simply mix up a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein with one liter of water and you instantly have a few extra hundred calories per day. Now have an extra workout drink before your workout and extra workout drink after your workout and that's easily an extra one pound per week. Only use this technique if you are weight training at a very high intensity.
  • Live The Motto, "Never Stop Eating" Did I hear you say, "But I'll throw up if I eat all day?" Maybe... Is it necessary? Of course not. But this is a part of pushing your body's threshold.
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  • Protein-rich foods can be delicious as well as nutritious -- just think of a creamy, thick cup of yogurt or a savory, juicy grilled steak.
  • While high-protein foods have a bounty of valuable nutritional and health properties, however, the benefits can turn into risks if you eat too many of them over an extended period of time.
  • According to Katherine Zeratsky, a registered dietitian for MayoClinic.com, you may experience constipation if you follow a high-protein diet for several months or longer.
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  • While protein-rich foods don't cause digestive problems by themselves, eating a lot of them may leave less room for high-carbohydrate foods in your diet, which tend to have a lot of dietary fiber.
  • More severely, taking in too much protein could raise your risk of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, and liver or kidney problems. Partially, that is because so many protein-rich foods are also high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, all of which can enhance risk factors for those diseases. If you choose plant-based proteins instead of animal proteins and full-fat proteins, your personal risk may not be quite as high.
  • Protein contains calories -- sometimes more calories than carbohydrate- or fat-rich foods. Although it can help you gain lean muscle mass, eating protein in excess of your body's needs will result in fat gain.
  • The question of how much protein to eat can be a tricky one because the right amount for one individual may be far too much for another. MayoClinic.com recommends getting between 10 percent and 35 percent of your daily calories from protein, or about 50 to 175 g per day.
  • You can also calculate recommendations based on your body weight. Dr. Melina Jampolis, physician nutrition specialist for CNN.com, suggests getting about 0.8 g of protein per day per kg of your body weight.
  • Unless you're following a diet that is very unbalanced, you're likely not at risk for eating too much protein. It's also important to realize that some protein is essential for health, since protein-rich foods build and repair muscle and bone tissue, satiate hunger and provide energy. If you have concerns about the protein amounts in your diet, talk them over with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
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      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is a good website because it looks at the other point of view. Too much protein isnt good for you if your not properly working out and making sure it turns into lean muscle. 
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  • If your workout is the key to your dream physique, then your diet is the key to your most effective workout. The food you eat is directly tied to the way your body performs, and an under-performing body won't burn as many calories or build as much muscle as one that is perfectly fueled.
  • the most important factor is the mix of carbohydrates and protein.
  • No matter what volume of food you consume, dietitian Christopher Mohr recommends 5 g of carbs for every 1 g of essential amino acids -- about 1.6 g of a complete protein will provide 1 g of essential amino acids. Consuming these nutrients before your workout allows your body to take advantage of workout-induced increased blood flow to establish the amino acids in your muscles while boosting blood sugar for steady energy.
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  • Whatever you decide to eat, keep the 5:1.6 g carb-to-protein ratio in mind.
  • Obviously, the closer you get to your workout time, the smaller the meal should be
  • Many protein shakes and sports bars are designed specifically as pre-workout nutrition and have the precise nutrient ratio you need. They also have the added advantage of being portable, which can be convenient for those who hit the gym on the way home from work.
  • If you are stuck without your favorite supplement at hand, fat-free chocolate milk will suffice -- according to Mohr, it provides the exact carb-to-protein ratio as a pre-workout shake. The fat-free part is important though -- fat digests slowly and can weigh you down when you least need it.
  • Supplements are simply convenience products, and are not necessary to good nutrition. You can get the same benefit from whole foods, but this requires more planning and label reading. Fat-free yogurt with fruit and granola works, as does a whole-grain bagel with peanut butter.
  • Timing is important -- even the perfect meal can leave you flat if you eat it too early or weigh you down if you eat it too late
  • The actual amount of carbs and protein you eat depends upon how much time will elapse before your workout.
  • f your only pre-workout nutrition is a regular meal, eat it about three or four hours before you exercise so the food has time to digest. Otherwise, your full stomach will be susceptible to upset, and the nutrients won't be available in your bloodstream when your body needs them. Smaller meals can be eaten two or three hours prior, but stick to a small snack if you only have an hour to go.
  • Supplements are by far the easiest way to ensure you get the proper ratio in an appropriately-sized food source.
  • For a larger meal, a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato is a nearly perfect pre-workout meal, and bananas or fruit juice can be a last-minute snack for quick energy.
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  • The time frame in which you can expect to notice muscle gain depends on several factors: your current fitness level, the intensity and consistency of your workouts and your body fat percentage.
  • According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine--an organization that educates personal trainers--those who are new to exercise can expect to notice muscle gain within four weeks of beginning a strength-training program.
  • Everyone from sedentary adults to seasoned body builders possesses skeletal muscles, the muscles that support the movement of the skeletal system. Body fat acts like a blanket covering these muscles.
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  • The American Council on Exercise suggests male athletes maintain a body fat percentage between 6 and 13 percent whereas female athletes should aim for between 14 and 20 percent. With this body composition, you can expect to see visible muscle gain more quickly.
  • Building muscle size requires fatiguing the muscle within eight to 12 repetitions of a given exercise in each set. Performing greater repetitions--20 to 25 per set, for example--yields muscle endurance, but this may not translate into visible muscle definition.
  • To maintain muscle size and strength, engage in at least two resistance workouts weekly. To increase your fitness level, however, perform strength-training workouts every other day. Contrary to popular belief, you do not build muscle while lifting weights; you build it during the recovery time. In the gym, you're actually breaking down the muscle and producing microscopic tears. The muscle repairs itself during the down time, yielding size and strength gains over time. Consequently, eliminating rest days to see muscle gains sooner will only backfire.
  • Because muscles are made of bundles of fibers, achieving muscle size and strength gains quickly requires targeting all of a muscle's various fibers. A single exercise, such as biceps curls, targets only one segment of the biceps muscle fibers.
  • To target the remaining fibers, work the muscle from different angles by performing other biceps exercises, such as chin-ups, hammer curls and seated angle curls. The National Academy of Sports Medicine recommends varying exercises with every workout, versus waiting until weekly or monthly intervals to make program changes.
  • Performing exercises that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously--such as a one-leg squat with reverse wood chop--burns more calories, maximizes strength gains and saves time.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      I think this is a great source of information. I learned that in order to see muscle gains you must have less than 10% body fat. I think to get to that goal you must have the proper diet. Also the more you change your workout the more the muscle will grow .
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  • Why is Omega-3 Good? Omega-3 is often referred to as one a healthy fat.
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  • What did you just say? Eat 6 times per day? Yes, that's right! Don't think that you are going to gain quality size eating 3 square meals per day. The only type of mass you will put on eating this way will be the fat type, and this is not our objective. There is no way that you can reach your caloric or your macronutrient needs eating 3 meals per day. If by some magical reason you can eat them in 3 meals, than you will be so full and bloated, you won't be able tie up your own shoes let alone pound out some heavy deadlifts.
  • Water is very important for many reasons. Water is good for you believe it or not. It has many health and performance benefits. It keeps your organs functioning properly, clears toxins, reduces excess sodium from your body, and it hydrates your muscle cells. It even liberates fat stores on your body so they are burned off as an energy source. Dehydration will cause a major decrement in performance. Even a 2% state of dehydration will cause your performance to go out the window
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  • Consume Enough Protein "I eat enough protein. I probably ate around 50 grams today." Now if this sounds like you, we are in some serious trouble. That is unless you are a 60-pound child whose major energy expenditure for the day is playing with your Tonka Trucks. Ok, down to the serious stuff here. If you don't eat optimal amounts of protein, you will never put on the muscle mass that you so much desire. You are also hindering your strength gains as well. If you are going up a weight class and you aren't eating the proper amount of protein, guess what?
  • have some of my athletes consume between 1.25-1.5 grams of protein per pound when trying to pack on size.
  • # 5 Maximize Your Carbohydrate Intake
  • # 6 Bump Up Your Fat Intake
  • Milk…It does a body good! You should have known this would be on the list. Milk is the drink of all strength champions throughout history.
  • I knew you would like this one. What true powerlifter wouldn't? Now again, don't get me wrong here. The point is that you should increase you lean meat consumption during a mass phase. Note I said lean meat consumption. This doesn't include bacon, ham, sausage, deli meats, beef jerky, or pepperoni sticks.
  • Jason Levitt on 02 Dec 11
     
    Wasif, I am glad that you are finding the Livestrong website to be of great use to you! Mr. Levitt
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  • Cholesterol is a waxy like substance that forms in the blood after eating fat
  • The highest cholesterol levels are found in meat
  • Poultry cooked with the skin left on is tasty and juicy
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  • But the skin is high in saturated fat and should be removed prior to cooking
  • Tenderloin, loin chops or leg tends to be the leaner cuts in lamb and pork
  • One serving of meat equals the size of a deck of cards
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      Aninder S on 04 Jan 12
       
      This article is fantastic in banishing my concerns about meat in my diet. I always think that meat is a source of great fat but it tastes great. This article acts kind of like a cook book and tells you how should be eating your meat so that it's healthy for you and won't kill you! Also preparing your own meals is a good way to learn some cooking skills, save some money from going to McDonalds, and it's healthy! 
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