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Could It Be My Metabolism?
Could it be my metabolism? As director of Nutrition Treatment
Center, I hear this question daily. The answer is
yes. Definitely, yes. We are creators of our metabolism,
not victims of. In other words, what we feed our body and when,
along with the balance of calories from carbs, fat and protein, largely
dictate our metabolic capacity.
Optimal adrenal and thyroid function is crucial for fat burning and
good energy levels. Many of my clients require support with these
precious endocrine organs. Back to food: did you know there are
three distinct metabolic types? Protein, Carbo, and Mixed type.
For ultimate health and fitness, this must be determined. You
just might be feeding your body the improper mixture of food.
Sort of like too much oil, not enough gas.
I recommend the book, The Metabolic Type Diet, by William
Wolcott. This will allow you to customize your diet, to free
yourself from food cravings, achieve your ideal weight; enjoy high
energy and prevent disease. You have the ability to transform
your body but I find each individual needs a customized program.
Best of health, train smart!
Food: Your Anti-Catabolic Weapon
Your premiere athletes are constantly in search of the latest
information that will help them pack on more muscle, make them stronger
and leaner, and improve endurance. If you want to get to the next
level odds are you will need to improve in all or one of these
categories. Over the decade, the focus has been to find the best
''anti-catabolic agent''. To keep things simple, an
anti-catabolic agent is anything that will prevent the body from losing
precious muscle. Would you really like to know one of the
best catabolic agents? It's readily available, found everywhere,
yet in my experience, grossly underutilized. You guessed it,
good, old fashioned food. It's not just any kind of food though,
it has to be the right kind and the right balance. I would like
to introduce you to the ''Ratio Theory'' of eating. Here's how it
goes. First, determine your goals. For example, some need
to:
The
''Ratio Theory'' starts with determining your caloric requirement for
the day. Let's say for example your goal is to improve muscle,
reduce fat but maintain your body weight. Here is the
strategy. Take your body weight, for example, 225 lbs., and
multiply this by the coefficient of 15. This equates to 3375
calories per day. By now you should know not all calories are
created equal. I typically recommend a balance such as:
· 30-40% Protein
· 35-45% Carbohydrates
· 20-30% Fat
Here is the trick for getting to your physique and performance goals.
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Eat by the clock, not by your hunger
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Consume 2-3 quality nutrition shakes (Full Strength,
by Phillips Performance is the best) plus carbohydrate (bananas,
potatoes, rice cakes, etc...)
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Consume 3-4 meals per day with your quality carbohydrate
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Drink tons of water (If you are a 225 lb. athlete, you should consume 122.5 ounces of water per day)
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Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours), this is when the growth magic happens
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Eat and sleep like a baby, grow like a baby
I
hope the best for all. Remember, your future is in your own
hands. Without incorporating a sound nutritional plan, you have
not even given yourself a chance to reach your full potential.
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