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Monday, August 25, 2014
Quick Monday Q&A
Today, I'll be taking some time to answer some of the emails I got over the weekend in a Q&A session...
1: I'm stuck! I eat right all the time and my weight doesn't change?
Response: Are you accounting for every calorie you are taking in? What about your macronutrient loads? Are you weighing every food? Studies have shown that most people (for whatever reason) are unreliable when self-reporting their diet and activity logs, tending to under-report the "bad foods" and over-report foods they see as beneficial. Weight management comes down to finding a balance and eating the correct foods to support your system.
2: What exercises can I do to get a flat tummy?
Response: First, check your diet. Second, there is no way to spot reduce fat. Just ramp up your exercise program and hone your diet and your tummy will start to go away. Exercise patience.
3: What supplements do I need to be taking?
Response: None until you get your diet right and start training properly. Most people waste their money on supplements that they don't even utilize. Supplements are meant to just back up an already well-balanced diet and training regiment.
4: When Dieting, are there any foods that aggravate your skin and cause breakouts?
Response: Milk and High-Glycemic diets have been hypothesized to cause irritation; however, the reason for skin irritation and breakouts are Hormonal. For more information on the subject see here (http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/acne_and_diet.html).
5: I have been exercising a lot but still can't lose weight!!!
Response: You cannot out train a bad diet. Running on the treadmill for an hour is barely worth most people's snacks. Get your diet fixed.
~Your Trainer
Richard Sterling Tarleton
1: I'm stuck! I eat right all the time and my weight doesn't change?
Response: Are you accounting for every calorie you are taking in? What about your macronutrient loads? Are you weighing every food? Studies have shown that most people (for whatever reason) are unreliable when self-reporting their diet and activity logs, tending to under-report the "bad foods" and over-report foods they see as beneficial. Weight management comes down to finding a balance and eating the correct foods to support your system.
2: What exercises can I do to get a flat tummy?
Response: First, check your diet. Second, there is no way to spot reduce fat. Just ramp up your exercise program and hone your diet and your tummy will start to go away. Exercise patience.
3: What supplements do I need to be taking?
Response: None until you get your diet right and start training properly. Most people waste their money on supplements that they don't even utilize. Supplements are meant to just back up an already well-balanced diet and training regiment.
4: When Dieting, are there any foods that aggravate your skin and cause breakouts?
Response: Milk and High-Glycemic diets have been hypothesized to cause irritation; however, the reason for skin irritation and breakouts are Hormonal. For more information on the subject see here (http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/acne_and_diet.html).
5: I have been exercising a lot but still can't lose weight!!!
Response: You cannot out train a bad diet. Running on the treadmill for an hour is barely worth most people's snacks. Get your diet fixed.
~Your Trainer
Richard Sterling Tarleton
Friday, August 22, 2014
End of the week: The 5 day meal prep follow-up
...and so the week draws to a close. Delicious food has been devoured and there has been no deviation from the diet. Lessons have been learned with this experiment and here they are.
1: Food can look and taste good for a whole week after prep.
2: Bacon; however, tastes awesome up until day 4... then day 5 hits.
"Mmmm, Bacon!" I exclaimed as I chewed on the first piece on day five. The texture wasn't right though, it had taken on a grainy texture that scraped against the back of my tongue. I choked it down and resolved myself that it may have just been that one piece and took another into my gullet. I chewed contemplatively for a moment, pondering if I had made a mistake. Three more bites of the bacon-like substance and I decided that "Yep... five days is too long for bacon."
3: Cravings can be avoided
If you plan accordingly you can make it through a week without real cravings. I always felt satisfied by my foods this week since they were well balanced.
4: I need a bigger fridge...
5: A week is too much
Food can spoil easily or just change flavor. I usually stick to 3 day preps because of this. I don't like bad bacon.
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