Posts Tagged ‘Diet’

The Undisputed Way To Get Lean

Posted: December 2, 2016 in Nutrition
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Well… It’s that time of the year again. With 2016 coming to a close, building muscle and concurrent fat loss is on just about everyone’s mind.

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Okay.

I’m not a dietician or nutrition expert nor do I market myself as one, but I do want to highlight why most people fall short in their attempt to get results.

Eat More Protein

 

A constant observation I’ve made in my work as a trainer and a coach is that most people do not get enough protein in their diet, particularly females as they tend not to be huge meat eaters. It’s an ongoing debate as to how much protein you should actually consume.

But, nevertheless, the undisputed way to get lean and improve your body composition is, protein.

It’s painfully obvious, but believe me when I tell you this — rarely are the simple things employed. I’ve had so many consultations in the past where folks claim they’re doing everything they can to get in shape, but the elephant in the room always seems to be a lack of sufficient protein in their diet.

Increase your portion size, make a protein smoothie, add more whole eggs or egg whites, have some greek yogurt — it’s absolutely essential that you get enough daily protein in order to build appreciable size, strength, and muscle.

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Moreover, you have to understand that a protein-rich diet does an amazing job at increasing your metabolism and limiting hunger. Couple that with an intense strength training program, and you’re in for a sweet ride.

Wrap- Up

 

So, by taking this into account, the general recommendation is to consume approximately one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight — watch what happens.

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The Number One Fat Loss Mistake You’re Making

Posted: September 21, 2016 in Exercise, Fat Loss, Fitness, Hawaii, Nutrition
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to lose weight?

Well, eat less. Duh!

It’s simple logic — if you burn more than you consume, you’ll lose weight.  If you eat more than you burn, you’ll gain weight.

So naturally, we center our thinking into consuming fewer and fewer calories.

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In essence, this is true. What I’ve found, however, is that most folks looking to lose weight go way too far the end of the spectrum — we take one extreme to another. Go figure!

You can’t change your body eating a thousand calories. Extreme methods don’t last very long.

Needless to say, the bigger the caloric deficit, the bigger the rebound.

Sure, you might see some appreciable results from the beginning, but you will inevitably hit a plateau. And once that happens, guess what? You’re going to cut calories again. Remember: gradually reducing your body fat is the name of the game. You can’t change your body eating a thousand calories. Extreme methods don’t last very long.

Restricting calories should be done at a moderate pace and with precision. Put yourself in a position where a positive adaptation can occur by eating what your body needs — adequate protein, carbs, and fats.

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