Archive for 2010

 Oxygen (not the concert), with a combination of water is responsible for life on earth. However oxygen also plays a role in breaking down cells and substances. Rust on metal is due to oxidative stress. Its what turns a banana black (which shouldnt be eaten FYI). All life on earth is subject to oxidative stress. As oxygen breaks down cells in our bodies it produces free radicals, toxic by-products that are responsible for fatigue, disease and cancer. Anti-oxidants ofset the chemical ...

The following products are available in stores like Tesco etc. Theya re higher in Protein than their pork counterparts, as well as having alot less saturated fat. They’re emade by Ballyfree, and while not being an ideal for weightloss breakfast, its a very good option for those weekends where you feel you may slip. You wont have as far to fall!

Alot of people are getting a recommended intake around the 1200 calorie/day mark, so I have set out an exact plan of a typical days nutrition.

Breakfast  (300 calories)

• Porridge Oats (30gms) + 1/2 Skimmed Milk (80ml)+ 1/2 Water                  —   19gms Carbs  , 140 cals
• Protein Shake (30gms) or Seasoned chicken breast pieces  (50gms)          —   15-25gms Protein  , 80-100 cals
• Milled Flaxseed (12g – in/out of porridge)                                                              —   5gms healthy fats, 60 cals

Snack  (200 cals)

• Handful of mixed nuts (20gms)                                                                                    —  10gms of healthy fats, 100 cals
• Chicken/Turkey slices ...

Many people who start training feel, that as they are doing physical activity and burning calories they can wait a while to get serious about their diet. You can go for a jog for 30 minutes and burn 300 calories. Alternatively you could have eaten 300 ham and cheese croissant last week. There is little difference.. aesthetically (forgetting fitness benefits), you are still 300 calories lighter (Roughly 40gms of bodyfat).

In a weightloss situation your calorie deficit is everything. The training you do is ...

This is a list of foods that have 10% or lower carbs. Keep all non-green vegetables in moderation. You do have 20-30gms of carbs/day to play around with, but if you aim for 30 you will most likely take in 40-50gms. Aim for 0, and you will be under 20. Thats how it seems to work, remembering there are some amount of carbs in absolutely everything.

Meats
Bacon , Beef , Calf Liver , Chicken , Cornish Game Hen , Duck , Goose ...