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Re: Eat more fruits and vegetables: Here’s how

Mr.Fit — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:02:32 -0000

This is how I ended up as a vegetarian. It's a little difficult to go "cold-turkey" (pardon the pun), but after 2 months as a weekday-veg, the transition was a breeze.

Re: The myth about fat

Mr.Fit — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:58:46 -0000

Triglyceride molecules are too large to diffuse through the membrane of the small intestine, so they are first broken down into their constituent fatty acids by pancreatic enzymes and coated with bile acids. After diffusion, they bind with proteins to form chylomicrons and travel through the body in this manner. The protein is eventually shed by enzymes at the level of the adipose or liver cell and the fatty acids are reassembled into triglycerides for storage. In this case, "metabolism" would refer to digestion and transport.

Hope that helps.

Re: Eat more fruits and vegetables: Here’s how

Robert Leaker — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:26:58 -0000

Here is a good link to weekday vegetarianism. It works, its fun and it's a great excuse to buy only high quality free range meats on weekends ...

http://www.ted.com/talks/la...

Re: The myth about fat

Robert Leaker — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:18:48 -0000

I didn't think there was a metabolic pathway for fat intake to fat storage?

Re: Pushing the envelope – How to use keyword conditioning

Robert Leaker — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:33:25 -0000

This really works - what a rush!

Re: The Magic 5

robertleaker — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:09:09 -0000

Remind me again what the proper form for a deadlift is?

Re: The Great Outdoors

Mr.Fit — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:57:42 -0000

Forest training is already a go for this summer. Beginning June 5th, I will be holding training sessions every Saturday afternoon in King's Forest (rain or shine). There is no cost (obviously). Everyone is welcome as long as they are prepared to get a little dirty and be willing to push themselves physically and mentally, while having a hell of a lot of fun in the process. Bring your Vibrams hahaha. If you are interested, please send me an email at eric@getserious.info so I can get together a mailing list and send you some more information. The first session will be on Saturday June 5th.

Re: The Great Outdoors

rleaker — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:43:44 -0000

So when are you going to start Mov Nat like clinics here in the Hammer?

Re: Steel Cut Oats – The Love/Hate Relationship

sbsmith — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:45:57 -0000

Thanks. I tried this yesterday and it did help. However, I still feel like I'm eating soggy cardboard covered in peanut butter. How do you cook your oats?

Re: Steel Cut Oats – The Love/Hate Relationship

Gary Bloomer — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:44:33 -0000

Made with skimmed milk and a dollop of natural peanut butter. Simple but delicious!
I keep this combo on my 'serious nutrition tracker' too.

Re: Protein Metabolism

sbsmith — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:05:08 -0000

The protein powder entry - that Eric mentioned in his comment - has been posted. You can find it here : http://getserious.info/nutr...

Re: What is the Best Pre-Workout Snack?

sbsmith — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:56:22 -0000

Men's Health Magazine UK recently posted a few pre-workout recipes:

http://www.menshealth.co.uk...

Re: Protein Metabolism

Emily — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:52:26 -0000

Protein powders are good for gaining weight. If you wish to replenish your 'protein' stores after a workout, try chocolate milk, or regular skim milk. They have the same effect as drinking a protein shake. Your body will only absorb the amino acids it needs, it otherwise will break them down into their component, and yes, you pee a portion of it out. If you wish to read up more about protein I suggest reading studies by Martin Gibala, of McMaster University.

Re: What is the Best Pre-Workout Snack?

Mr.Fit — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:21:03 -0000

Excellent find. Good ratios of macronutrients and tasty too!

Re: What is the Best Pre-Workout Snack?

rleaker — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:05:30 -0000

I think I found the perfect pre / post work out snack complete with hemp seeds, flax and chia seeds. If you like Indian flavours, but watch what you eat I thinkg you will appreciate the following recipe:

http://runningmagazine.ca/2...

I substitute chia seeds for dates. Yum. Seriously, this rocks and does the body good.

Re: Reward Yourself!

Lilianna — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:32:29 -0000

I agree. Reward for the hard work is necessary and it doesn’t matter what kind of work it is (not neccessary exercise).

Re: Steel Cut Oats – The Love/Hate Relationship

Lilianna — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:19:36 -0000

Thank you. I will definitely try!

Re: Stretching and Your Range of Motion

Mr.Fit — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:44:10 -0000

Addendum:

This may seem like common sense, but make sure to stretch the muscles that will be doing the work. It really doesn't make sense to spend 10 minutes stretching your forearm muscles if you're going for a run. Lastly, stretching opposing muscle groups is also very important. For example, spend the same amount of time stretching your quadriceps as your hamstings. The same goes for your arms and upper body. This is a fast and excellent way to improve your range of motion.

Re: Everything You Eat is Polluted

Mr.Fit — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:49:36 -0000

Hey Rob,

Technically, you are correct. However, the basis of GMO foods is artificial cross-species gene transfer, often using a virus as a vector. Their application for research purposes is without question, but for years, there has been controversy concerning the safety of these foods claiming that they might introduce new allergens or contribute to new diseases. Whether or not this is true is for you to decide, but no research has conclusively demonstrated that they pose any statistically significant harm to HUMANS (even if there was, the results would probably be swept under the rug). The point is that many GMO foods were created with the intent to directly oppose nature, thereby becoming resistant to changes in weather patterns and destruction by insects. So how natural can these foods really be if insects don’t even want them?

There is no question that the food industry constitutes a multi-trillion dollar market that literally feeds off of naïve consumers (pardon the pun). In part, in can even be seen as an important stepping stone for those people who wish to control the masses. Cynicism aside, it won’t be long until humans begin to understand the true repercussions of genetic manipulation (on MANY levels). Undoubtedly, this will be an ongoing area of debate, so in the end, I recommend that you make an effort to read about it if you wish and make your own decision. My own personal decision is to avoid them.

Re: Everything You Eat is Polluted

rleaker — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:30:22 -0000

I never really understood the argument against GMO foods. Are they not made up of the same amino acids and building blocks as the rest?

Re: Protein Metabolism

Mr.Fit — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:53:20 -0000

I have written a completely separate entry regarding protein powders that will be posted shortly, however, I will try to answer your question as concisely as possible.

Whether or not a protein shake will help depends on many things such as your activity level (EER), basal metabolic rate (BMR), daily protein consumption and organ function (specifically your skeletal muscle, liver and kidneys). If you are a healthy, active young male and looking to gain muscle mass, your best bet is to consume 25-35 grams of protein immediately following a resistance workout. This can be in any form, although liquid foods are generally more rapidly absorbed into the body than solids. If you are getting enough protein in your diet already, a protein shake is really not necessary. I have found that milk or chocolate milk works equally as well and is much cheaper. The key is to get enough protein in your diet on a daily basis. A nutritional analysis is highly recommended.

Remember that if you mix your protein shake with liquids such as water, juice or milk, you will also help your body re-hydrate itself as well as activate satiety hormones that will keep you full, longer. In fact, I used protein powders for years but recently discovered that a tall glass of milk and 150-200 grams of plain yogurt (to get some quick carbs) following a workout works wonders. Don't be afraid to experiment, but stick with whatever works for you.

Re: Protein Metabolism

Sport Supplement — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:34:13 -0000

So you're saying drinking a protein shake after my workout won't help much? I customarily drink one, they have a lot of calories though.

Re: Water – What you should know

sbsmith — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:07 -0000

Eric replies:

In an average healthy person, urine is composed of 95% water. The other 5% includes compounds filtered out of the blood stream by the kidneys and include urea (a protein metabolite), excess sugars, salts, and other organic compounds. The yellow colour comes from the breakdown of bilirubin, which is a breakdown product of heme once it has been separated from the hemoglobin of worn-out red blood cells.

Since the kidneys filter water out of your bloodstream by a passive process, you will make more frequent trips to the bathroom once your body cells have been saturated with water (assuming your kidneys and pituitary gland are functioning properly) and your urine will be more clear because of the relatively low concentration of dissolved solutes. Darker urine contains a lower concentration of water which means your body is retaining as much water as it can.

Water retention is also a key factor in the regulation of blood pressure (the more water in your blood, the higher your blood pressure) so your kidneys need to get rid of the water your body doesn’t use. One of the ways that this is done is by inhibiting antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which is secreted by the pituitary gland and prevents the creation of dilute urine in the kidneys. Alcohol is another potent inhibitor of ADH and the reason why you make frequent trips to the bathroom after a few beers.

The average person should urinate at least 4 times per day in order to keep the kidneys in good working order. Less frequent trips to the bathroom can put you at risk for kidney stones and other filtration problems. However, be aware that frequent trips may also be an indicator of problems with the prostate gland or bladder, so make sure you consult your healthcare practitioner if you suspect a discrepancy between how much is going in and how much is coming out.

I hope that helps.

Re: Water – What you should know

Mark — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:12:58 -0000

"Generally, you will be able to tell if you are by the frequency of trips to the bathroom and the clarity of your urine."

Can you elaborate on that?