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

  • 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
Joti P

Teen Meal Plans | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Keeping meal choices minimal of saturated fats, sugars and added salts are also healthy choices.
  • Finding balance in what you plan for your teen to eat is important, according to the Weight-Control Information Network.
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  • Breakfast is an important meal for everyone, especially teens.
  • keep their brain sharp and focused through lunch time.
  • scrambled egg on a whole wheat bagel for the next day.
  • items such as oatmeal, skim milk and fruit for one day
  • lunch option may be a lean ham and low-fat cheese Panini, half a cup of grapes and a yogurt.
  • Dinner could be a vegetarian lasagna, garlic bread and Italian salad
  • Consideration
  • Avoid having a lot of pre-made or processed snacks and foods in the cupboards.
  • make meals in advance such as casseroles, trail mix, granola and snacks that are free from preservatives and excess sugars and salt.
  • Benefits
  • Utilize leftovers whenever possible to turn into other meals.
  • Young Women's Health suggests that a teen should always have balance in her diet including eating nutrient rich food at regular times and staying away from high fat and fast food meals.
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      Going to try to make a goal of eating healthier snacks and not processed garbage. 
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      Processed snacks and food contain a high amount of unhealthy substances that can decrease your level of overall health. 
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    Good meal planing techniques for insight on my 3rd question. 
Wasif H

How Much Protein And Carbs Should You Eat Before Workout? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • 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.
Joti P

How To Plan A Healthy Diet & Meals For Teenagers | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Step 1
  • provide adequate nutrition
  • establish healthy habits
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  • carry with him throughout his life.
  • Step 2
  • write down her plan for meals and snacks
  • plan a day's worth of food that fits within a healthy diet by helping her write down what she will eat and when she will eat it.
  • eat often enough to keep her energy up
  • Step 3
  • Discuss eating fast food
  • how to make healthier choices at fast food places by showing him how to look up the nutrition information for the items he usually chooses.
  • Step 4
  • Pack your lunch together.
  • to show her what makes up a healthy lunch that fits into a diet plan
  • Variety is important
  • Emphasize the importance of including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean sources of protein.
  • Step 5
  • Enjoy family meals together. This can be dinner or breakfast
  • will begin to understand what goes into cooking a healthy meal.
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    Shows you how to plan healthy for question 5 
Wasif H

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

  • 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.
Wasif H

How to Gain Weight - 0 views

  • To gain weight, you need to consume more calories every day than you burn with physical activity. You can also gain weight by increasing the size of your muscles.
  • Nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods that are both energy- and nutrient-dense include legumes, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados.
  • The main goal is to increase your overall intake of calories every day; it doesn't really matter if you eat more meals or increase the size of the meals you eat right now. If you're not used to eating much at any one time, you may prefer to eat several small meals or snacks throughout the day.
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      information is quite vague on the website
  • Don't add calories to your meals by choosing unhealthy fried foods such as french fries, chicken nuggets and fish sticks. Choose foods that are prepared with cooking methods like baking, poaching, and stir-frying.
Joti P

Healthy Foods To Eat For Dinner | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Your evening meal must carry you until breakfast
  • it is important to include foods that provide nutrients such as protein and fibe
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  • Choose a lean protein source, such as white-meat chicken, trimmed sirloin steak, fish or tofu
  • Include as many colors as possible to get vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber from your meal
  • peppers, carrots, squash, green onions, peas, asparagus and eggplant are all nutrient-dense choices
  • Wraps
  • Opt for whole-wheat tortillas because they provide more fiber than white ones.
  • . Grilled chicken, shredded turkey and lean beef are all protein-packed choices.
  • Add vegetables like carrots, spinach, tomatoes and onions to chicken and drizzle with low-fat ranch dressing.
  • Green onions, red bell peppers, broccoli and low-salt soy sauce goes well with beef.
  • Soups and Stews
  • pot of hearty soup or stew is a satisfying meal that can also provide a variety of important nutrients.
  • Lean ground beef, garlic, onions, low-sodium canned tomatoes, low-sodium canned beans and low-fat cheddar cheese can be combined to prepare a chili that is packed with protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin C.
  • Low-salt chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, corn and shredded chicken is a filling soup that supplies protein, potassium and vitamin A.
  • Grilled Meat and Vegetables
  • Squash, asparagus, eggplant, red potatoes, tomatoes and onions grill well and provide fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C.
    • Joti P
       
      These examples are very specififc and they provide meal options with a sufficient amount of healthy nutrients. 
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    Information on what to be eating for diner and how to improve the diner choices i currently make. Good for my 3rd question.
Wasif H

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

  • 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.
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      This is personally my favourite website. This article gives a good look on what we can do to achieve our goal.
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - The Top 25 Ways To Pack On Serious Mass! - 2 views

  • 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.
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    Wasif, I am glad that you are finding the Livestrong website to be of great use to you! Mr. Levitt
Wasif H

How To Build Lean Body Mass | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • If you were to wrap your hand around your upper arm and squeeze, you would feel various types of tissue. The soft, spongy material is fat mass, and everything else is considered lean body mass. This includes skin, bone, muscle, fluids and connective tissue. Out of all these types of tissue, fat and muscle are the only ones you have control over.
  • Feed your body healthy foods. Avoid foods that are deep fried, cooked in butter, smothered with gravy, doused with creamy sauces and coated with sugar. They are empty-calorie foods that offer you no nutritional value. Eat foods instead that are beneficial to muscle building such as eggs, cottage cheese, lean beef, chicken breasts, fish, beans, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and oils.
  • Drink water to hydrate your muscles and keep your calories under control. Avoid beverages high in calories and caffeine, such as energy drinks, lattes, soda, sweet teas, slushies and alcohol. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women get approximately 2.7 liters of water a day and men get approximately 3.7 liters a day. This comes out to about 90 oz. and 120 oz., respectively.
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  • Eat more often to keep your metabolism elevated and to constantly supply your muscles with nutrients. Have a meal as soon as you get up and do not go more than three hours without eating for the rest of the day. Combine protein and complex carbs in every meal. Turkey tenderloins with a baked yam and steamed cauliflower is a meal example.
  • Perform cardiovascular exercise to lose weight. Do any type of cardio that you enjoy, such as jogging, brisk walking, cycling, swimming, elliptical training, rowing or stair climbing. The American College of sports Medicine recommends 60 to 90 minutes of cardio for weight loss.
  • Lift weights to build muscle mass. Spend most of your workout time doing compound exercises. These involve more than one muscle and joint working at once. The end result is faster gains in size and strength. Perform exercises such as bench presses, military presses, back rows, squats and dead lifts. Aim for 8 to 12 reps and three or four sets of your exercises and work out three days a week, alternating with cardio days.
  • Utilize a maximal amount of weight with your exercises. This will ensure that you fully tax your muscles and gain a maximum amount of size. Have a spotter on hand whenever possible to assist you.
Joti P

Healthy Diet for Teenagers - 0 views

  • Teenagers still have a lot of growing to do, and they need proper nutrients to get them through their busy and active lives.
  • It can help to understan the basics of what teens require in their diets.
  • calcium and iron are especially important because they are necessary for the growth and development occurring at this stage of life.
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  • Instead, teach teens which foods should be eaten in moderation and which make up a regular part of a healthy diet.
  • When there's no junk available, both kids and grownups make healthier choices.
    • Joti P
       
      I guess it's easier to satisfy your craving for junkfood by replacing it with something else.
  • Tips for Healthy Eating for Teens
  • Always eat breakfast.
  • include some complex carbohydrates and a piece of fruit or fruit juice.
  • load it up with fruit, veggies, complex carbs and lean protein.
  • Make sure there are plenty of healthy snacks in the house for after-school munchies.
  • research has shown that teens who eat with their families tend to have healthier diets when they're older.
  • girls who have regular family meals have less incidence of eating disorders.
  • make supper healthy dinners as well.
  • Eat moderate portions yourself, as well, to set the example.
  • Teens tend to gulp down their meals quickly. This may cause them to overeat, because feeling full takes a few minutes.
  • Chewing slowly helps improve satiation, causes you to eat fewer calories, and improves nutrient absorption.
  • Offer a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • same foods repeatedly can lead to nutritional deficiency.
  • Minimize processed foods that come in cans, boxes, bags, jars, and packages. These foods tend to be high in preservatives, sugar, and artificial ingredients.
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      although it provided mainly advice for parents, it still provided excellent information on the different things teens can do to ensure a balanced diet.
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Justin D

A Nutrition Plan For Athletes | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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    Teenage athletes should include protein with all or most meals and snacks. Protein is an essential nutrient needed in the body for the growth, development and repair of muscles and body tissue. Protein is particularly beneficial following a workout, as it aids in rebuilding muscle fibers broken down during an intense or prolonged exercise session. This boosts the strength of muscles in addition to increasing muscle mass and size. With adequate recovery, the body is better able to perform optimally during a workout the following day with less risk of fatigue, soreness or possible injury. Incorporate protein into daily meals by eating eggs for breakfast, a chicken salad for lunch, low-fat yogurt and string cheese for snacks and a serving of lean beef, turkey or fish for dinner. A post-workout protein shake made with low-fat milk, a banana and protein powder may also help athletes who have trouble meeting caloric needs through food.
Aninder S

Happy 1st birthday: Mother keeps McDonald's Happy Meal for a whole year... and it still... - 0 views

  • it contains so many preservatives that it is bad for the children it is aimed at.
  • Food is supposed to decompose, go bad and smell foul eventually. The fact that it has not decomposed shows you how unhealthy it is for children.' 
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  • Food is broken down into its essential nutrients in our bodies and turned into fuel. Our children grow strong bodies when they eat real food
  • Now you know why it's called junk food.'
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      It is quite frightening to know that preservatives can keep food fresh for that long. In a modern world we do use a lot of preservatives in our foods, but that doesn't mean that it is our only option. Try your best whenever you can to stick to more organic or local choices that are far better for you. 
Ali C

Creatine & Protein Shakes | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Creatine and protein shakes are commonly used by weightlifters and athletes looking to bulk up or improve their overall physical fitness levels. Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in fish and meat and produced naturally in the liver, kidneys and pancreas, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Protein shakes are supplements used to fuel the body with protein in an effort to build muscle.
  • Creatine works by supplying the muscles with additional energy during a workout. This can help you increase the intensity of your workouts, although it has been shown to be ineffective for some people, the University of Maryland Medical Center notes. Protein powders are primarily used immediately following a workout to help replenish the body with much-needed proteins lost during an intense lifting session. Muscles are made of protein, considered the building block of all bodily tissues.
  • Contrary to what some people believe, protein supplementation is not necessarily a healthy way to lose weight, cautions Mayo Clinic dietitian Katherine Zeratsky. Meal-replacement shakes that are high in protein cannot replicate or achieve the nutritional value of whole foods. Zeratsky recommends focusing on eating healthy, well-balanced meals and watching your calorie intake to lose weight safely.
    • Ali C
       
      A website that answered all my questions about creatine and protein shakes. It told me how much I should take, what affects it has, and exactly what is in it.
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      Creatine is a hugely debated topic. Many boys your age feel that they have to supplement their diet to see huge gains in their progress. I am interested to chat with you about your thoughts about creatine.
    • Ali C
       
      Yeah I would be interested to talk about it Mr. Levitt! I dont know wether I should take it or not, like I take regular protein for now. I just know you must drink alot of water with creatine or you get kidney stones.
Wasif H

How Much Protein Do I Need To Gain Weight & Muscle? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • The amino acids in the protein you eat, especially the essential amino acids your body cannot produce, stimulate muscle synthesis or the creation of new muscle tissue.
  • Men and women both need 1-½ to 2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to gain muscle weight. However, you must include this protein intake as part of a dietary plan very high in calories. Men must first consume 50 calories per kilogram of body weight and women must eat 44 calories per kilogram of body weight just to maintain current body mass. Then, you must add 350 to 700 calories to that to build 1 to 2 lbs. of muscle per week.
  • The best protein powders contain 2 to 2-½ g of the essential amino acid leucine per serving. Leucine appears to trigger the onset of muscle protein synthesis more than other amino acids. Ensure you eat 3 to 9 g of leucine in each of your meals.
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  • Your pre- and post-workout meals should be in the form of a protein shake made with a minimum of 48 g of protein, skim milk and fruit
  • he protein in skim milk stimulates muscle synthesis better than the protein in soy milk. Carbohydrates like fruit enhance muscle tissue building when combined with protein powder. The amino acids in protein powders are more quickly absorbed into your bloodstream and your muscle cells compared to meat and chicken, optimally enhancing muscle growth.
  • Protein powders are dietary supplements and must not replace all the sources of protein in your diet. Healthy options of high-protein foods include lean chicken breast, turkey, mackerel, lean meat, low-fat dairy and salmon. Chicken breast, turkey and mackerel are high in magnesium, a mineral essential for optimal muscular contraction
  • Lean red meat is high in iron, necessary for effective transport and use of oxygen, giving you maximal energy. Low-fat dairy products are rich in calcium, another minimal necessary for muscular contraction. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to reduce muscle soreness and inflammation.
  • Plant sources of protein like beans, rice, wheat, nuts and seeds are incomplete proteins. This means such plants are missing at least one essential amino acid. If you do not eat animal products, combine two different sources of plant protein such as beans with rice, seeds, corn, wheat or nuts. Consuming multiple sources of plant protein ensures you eat all the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle.
Wasif H

Should I Take A Protein Supplement Before Working Out? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images Active people involved in resistance training regularly take protein supplements to promote muscle strength, enhance muscle recovery and gain muscle size, as acknowledged in an article by Robert R Wolfe in the August 2000 issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."
  • An effective protein supplement used before or after working out should contain the nine essential amino acids that cannot be synthesized in the body. The optimum combination of amino acids renders them "complete proteins." These are protein supplements derived from animal or dairy sources.
  • Writing in Bodybuilding.com, bodybuilder Hugo Rivera categorizes five types of protein used in supplements according to their bio-availability value--ability of the body to assimilate and use protein.
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  • The five are: whey protein, egg protein, milk protein also known as calcium cassienate or micellar protein, beef protein in the form of liver tablets, and soy protein.
  • Weight gainers are a blend of protein, carbohydrates and fats, with a high calorie content designed to help you gain weight. They are particularly useful if you are a hard-gainer with low body-fat and a high metabolic rate. Meal replacement powders are a blend of protein and carbs, but lower in calories than weight gainers. Protein powders typically contain no more than 5 percent carbohydrates. Protein bars contain proteins and sugars. Ready to drink protein shakes, contain low carbs and essential fatty acids. Beef liver tablets, a protein supplement that dates back to the 1960s.
  • Take a weight-gainer protein supplement or meal replacement supplement within an hour of finishing your work out. These contain simple carbohydrates to replenish muscle stores of glycogen used as energy during your work out, and a blend of quickly assimilated whey protein and sustained release milk protein to accelerate muscle recovery and enhance growth. Hoffman believes the insulin response generated by simple carbs helps the body's uptake of amino acids.
  • Muscle breakdown occurs during resistance exercise and depletes the muscles stock of the branch chain amino acids, leucine, iso-leucine and valine. Take a quick digesting protein supplement like whey protein before your work out. An article by Jay R Hoffman PHD. in the December 2007 edition of the "National Strength and Conditioning Journal," suggests taking a protein supplement immediately before your workout enhances muscle growth.
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      Good info on when to take a supplement. some say its bad and others say its benficial.
Paul McCarlie

How to Stay Thin - wikiHow, the free how-to guide - 0 views

  • Moderation. When serving your own meal, it's best to have just enough food on your plate to avoid over-eating.
  • Avoid the munchies. Eating junk food between meals is not good for you.
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      I am guilty of this
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  • Balance
  • Variety.
  • Try to limit red meats in your diet (beef and pork) to once or twice a week. Instead, eat chicken, turkey, or fish (not fried!)
  • Eat a healthy breakfast.
    • Paul McCarlie
       
      I don't even eat breakfast
  • keep your body 'thin'.
Gurkirat S

When to Eat Protein Bars & Shakes - 0 views

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    For people trying to maximize workout gains and overall health and fitness, supplementing a meal plan with a protein bar or shake can be a very effective tactic. It's an easy way to ensure that you meet your dietary needs for protein and other nutrients.
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    Eating a protein bar before working out is a good way to fuel your body with energy. It will also send nutrients to your muscles. Eating immediately before a workout is never a great idea because you could end up feeling sluggish or cramped. Therefore, 45 minutes to an hour before the start of a workout is an ideal time to incorporate a protein bar or shake into your meal plan.
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    After working out, its even more important you intake protein from all the weight lifting, or exercising. You should eat something within half an hour or an hour after training session.
Aninder S

Body mass index, overweight or obese, self-reported, adult, by age group and sex - 0 views

  • 18 to 19 years 23.5 21.5 25.6 25.4 23
  • Males 28.9 23.5 32.3 30.0 28.0
  • Females 18.2 19.6 17.6 20.0 18.4
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  • 20 to 34 years 39.3 40.6 40.3 39.3 40.6
  • Males 47.8 50.0 47.9 46.8 48.3 Females 29.9 30.4 32.0 31.1 32.1
  • 35 to 44 years 50.8 51.2 51.8 52.8 52.7 Males 62.0 63.1 62.3 63.6 64.3 Females 38.8 39.2 40.9 41.4 40.3
    • Aninder S
       
      These numbers show that throughout the years on average the obesity rate in Canada has risen, not in all categories, but in the majority. I haven't posted all age groups, so just click on the link. These numbers also give the a legitimate reason as to why the government taxes so much on unhealthy (junk) food, whereas you don't get taxed on fruits and vegetables. If this system does work, then junk food will become more expensive than healthy food. Which is definitely a good thing. I think countries that don't impose such laws are seeing the most rise in obesity rates, take the US for an example. You can get a meal for $10 here at McDonald's, where in the states $10 could literally get you five meals. Also the states has no limit to coupons. You are allowed to use multiple coupons for one transaction for a single item, and get it totally free, in Canada one coupon per transaction. Finding coupons is not that difficult and you can virtually get things free in the states. Free and food always works with everyone, and it doesn't matter what the food may be.
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