IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES; burning fat

CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates get broken down into their simplest form eventually, which is glucose(sugar).  It does not matter whether you get the carbs through bread, pasta, strawberries, they will be broken down to into glucose.  Glucose provides the fuel for you muscles and your brain, which is why carbohydrates are very important, and your body is at extreme risk on a low carb diet.

Carbs are very important for anybody performing high intensity activitiy for long periods of time because your body must be re-fueled with energy. If you are looking to burn fat, keep your blood sugar levels even and consistent(keep carb intake consistent)

If you are able to keep you carb intake consistent; your body will remain at a fat-burning state.  If you eat carbs which raise blood sugar levels quickly, they will be followed be a quick down time which will cause you to feel tired.  If you consume carbs that raise your blood sugar levels at a moderate rate, then you will burn fat for longer periods of time and feel more energetic throughout your workouts and throughout the day.

If you try going on a no-carb diet(which I have done)…your body will feel really lazy and tired ALWAYS, as well your brain will not function at a normal state; you will feel very slow and maybe a bit less smarter!

The following should form the majority of the carbs throughout your daily intake within moderation

Vegetables of all kinds
Oatmeal
Whole grain breads
Whole grain cereals
Brown rice
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Yams
Barley
Rye
Lentils

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WHY BUY ORGANIC CHICKEN? This is why…

A comparison between Conventional Natural or Specialty and Certified Organic Chicken
Certified Organic birds must have  availability to sunlight		Certified Organic birds must have 2 sq/ft per bird inside
Specific	Conventional Chicken	Certified Organic Chicken	Natural or Specialty Chicken
Grow Period	5-6 weeks	8-9 weeks	Not specified
Lighting	Recommended Blackout Barns	Must have availability to sunlight in barns and can only have 16 hours of light per day (in combination with sunlight and artificial light)	Must have availability to sunlight in barns
Space	.75sq/ft per bird	2 sq/ft per bird inside barn	1.25 sq/ft per bird
Outside runs	Not required	Must have well drained outside runs	Not required
Feed	Conventional feed with added  medications	Certified organic feed only with no medications or any additives	Conventional with no added medication
Barn Sanitation	No restrictions	Only cleaners allowed by National Standard No Pesticides (We control pests and disease by flock rotation and down time in the barns)	No restrictions
Inspections	None required	Third Party inspected (inspected 2 to 3 times per year full records of all inputs one year transitional)	None required
Medications	Yes	Absolutely no medications

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JAY CUTLER MAKING HISTORY AT THE 2009 OLYMPIA

HEALTHY RECIPES THAT TASTE GREAT

Due to popular demand, I will be posting recipe ideas which are healthy and taste great.  I notice with many of my clients they find it hard to eat chicken breast with broccoli all day.  Why should you anyways, it’s not like you are dieting for a bodybuilding competition.  Please keep in mind that the portion sizes will vary from person to person depending on your body size, goals, and calorie intake.

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STARBUCKS; A HEALTHY CHOICE?

Many people for some strange reason visit Starbucks on a regular basis; im hoping for the taste and nothing else…

I bet you wont want to go back after this.  Did you know a venti mocha with whole milk and whipped cream, contains approximately 510 calories.  If you are one of these coffee drinkers, way to start off your morning.  Also did you know that a low-fat muffin at Starbucks contains over 400 calories? So if you decided to have these two for a meal or snack, you are almost consuming 1000 calories in a single meal, with no real nutritional benefits!

Next time you go to Starbucks, try the 16oz non-fat cappuccino which contains 1/4 of the calories…only 110 calories. Their are always healthier choices when eating out, but how would you ever know? Starbucks is not going to post the calories on the menu…

Just because something is labeled as low-fat, does that mean it is also low in calories?NO…It could be low in trans fats, saturated fats, they don’t state what type of fat it is low in, therefore once again the infamous “low-fat” slogan can be just a big fraud!

FOOD FOR K-FAT

Victoria Prince, the girlfriend of K-fed (Kevin Federline) doing some grocery shopping in LA…could this be the reason we now call him K-FAT?  Look closely at the bag and you will see what it is, Frozen Pizza which she is trying to hide from the camera!

K-fed, Lay off the damn pizza and junk food, check out AMERfitness.com once in a while.  I still can’t believe how much weight the guy has put on, well, afterall he is a stay-at-home father now.

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS

Whether you are an elite athlete, or a couch potato, our bodies all require protein, carbs, and fat to function at the least.  You probably already knew that right?  Did you know how much of what you should be consuming?  If you did, then you shouldn’t be reading this, and if you didn’t…Ill let you know.

Protein

People that live a fairly highly active lifestyle require a higher protein content in their diet than those who do not exercise frequently. Endurance athletes require 1.2-1.4g/Kg of body weight. Anybody looking to pack on some muscle mass should be consuming 1.6-1.7g/Kg of body weight.

Carbohydrates

Keep in mind, carbohydrates are the bodies main source of fuel for energy, so don’t skimp out on carbs or you will be less efficient and effective at work, in the gym, and even in the bedroom.  Athletes and gym rats should be consuming 6-10g/Kg of body weight. Your carb intake should fluctuate accordingly to your goals.

Fat

Simple rule-of-thumb, your fat intake should not exceed 15-20% of your daily caloric intake. Keep in mind fat( good fats), are very good for you and can even help in assisting the fight against stored body fat loss.  No I am not recommending going on the McDonald’s fat diet, but I am talking about good fats ie. natural almond/peanut butter, fish, fish oils.

WOW…JAY CUTLER

I have one word for Jay Cutler, WOW!  I have to say I was never a fan of Jay’s physique but he really brought something different this year, a whole new package, he is tighter, leaner, and even has a new haircut!haha  Results of the 2009 Mr Olympia will be tonight, I really think it’s going to come down to Jay Cutler and Dexter Jackson!