It is said that everything that has been introduced in life has a purpose. Although we don’t think about it and continue with the people’s saying towards it. For example, Sugar has been criticised a lot and has been one of the most consumed food component at the same time. It is something similar to a medicine; you can consume it in solid form as tablets or liquid form such as syrups; the only difference is you don’t get any better with regular consumption of sugar. I have met people who really work hard at the gym and nutrition wise and they often do better than most of the trainers in the gym. Where do they go wrong? They forget to maintain the Glucose level in their body. NOTE: Glucose is present in solid and liquid form in most of the food components. Even if you are eating something which is not sweet; it may have sugar components you are not aware of! This can be the primary issue which is not letting you lose weight. Sugar, however, can be beneficial if the right amount is consumed at the right time!
I used get that a lot, especially from my past trainers.. LIFT WEIGHT OR STAY SMALL.. This concept was not clear until recently when I had finished a workout plan with basic nutrition. I created a workout routine for myself which include basic exercises targeting the bigger muscles. On the other hand, nutrition included carbohydrates and natural protein intake from various forms of food. I did not consume any supplement for this plan. I noticed a boost of energy in my body which I never felt in the past years of workout. It made my body more energetic and full of endurance.
On the contrary, during the time I was all about heavy lifting; I use to stay in bed for hours relaxing my muscles. YES!, the result came out great but it was not worth it. Plenty of things got affected; especially work.
Recently, I came up with this plan inspired by athletes; the FIRST thing is RUNNING, believe it or not. It is the key to bring activeness in your body. Secondly, forget heavy weights and consider proper form & the right tempo. It is VERY VERY VERY important that you follow proper form of the exercise. Suppose, you are lifting heavy weight on a bench press and your grip is almost right (slightly inward) and your wrist is loose. This is something you do not want to experience! However, when you are lifting moderate weights, you will notice the burn/stretch in your muscle and where exactly the effect is coming at. It is exactly what you want. Follow the RIGHT tempo! Consuming 1800-2200 calorie diet with this workout routine; the results will come out great! REMEMBER, the chances are it will not work for you if you do not follow the right nutrition plan. 80% of it depends on the food you consume.
It was worth the time and effort I had put in this plan, the results came out great which motivate me even more to stick to this plan. The BEST part is; plenty of food options are open in this nutrition plan!
JUNK FOOD! We all know is the best thing in the world.. Not for all but for majority of us. I, myself, have been a fan of Pizza especially the thick base ones! It is like food from heaven for me. However, since I started out my career in fitness; the gym I use to got to, they had this motto that “Junk food” is not for people who train. Junk food is not for people who have fitness goals to achieve. It is not for HUMANS!
It made sense to me since JUNK FOOD has plenty of EXTRAA calories which our body does not require. On the other hand, the fitness centre also had a free soft drink machine set up in one corner… Now that didn’t make any sense to me. It made me question if these experienced people were right about JUNK FOOD?
I started my research on this; I had to try this on my body and then on other body types. I did not gain any weight after eating JUNK FOOD or got any kind of bloated feeling in my stomach. I should tell you this; it felt GREAT doing this research as I got to eat the thick crust pizza multiple times!’
It is very IMPORTANT that I should tell you how it did not effect my body. Normally, it would make a difference in your performance, your health and you will feel BLOATED! Even during workouts, we know if we do exercise in proper tempo and movement, we will get results! We follow the same scenario here!
PLEASE NOTE, before you order your favourite junk meal, let’s say a KFC zinger burger, make sure to order a bottle of normal water. Drink it before your burger arrives. Do not drink it all at once, takes small sips and drink at least 250ML upto 750ML. Secondly, do not order a soft drink with the burger. You are here to enjoy the burger not a soft drink! When your burger arrives; take your time to finish it, don’t go CRAZY on it! Have small bites, CHEW IT properly, just think it as the last burger you are gonna eat! Lastly, when you are done eating, do not drink any liquid, not even water for at least half-hour. We like to fill our belly with water after we finish our meals, DONT!
If we think about it, what does junk food contain? Flour? Sauces? Cheese? Ultimately it is food which our body need, our body require. Obviously we cant feed on the same thing every day, our body does not function that way. However, we can keep ourselves happy and SATISFIED with our cravings!
I’ve come across people who are completely against supplements and consider them hazardous to health. On the other hand, there are some of my friends who consume supplements on a regular basis even if they don’t exercise!
Well, both of them are correct! Let’s discuss: First Situation – NO supplements – Supplement is made up of artificial process, for people who have a very minimal workout routine should stay away from supplements as its not going to bring much of a difference. Although, if you do not burn enough calories and consume excess proteins; it might effect your digestion organs! There are healthy alternatives which you can consider!
Second Situation – Supplements – People who are against supplements and spent plenty of time in the gym; it becomes necessary for them to consume it as it helps in faster recover of the muscles. However, some population tend to stress their muscles and does not provide enough nutrient which results in reducing the productivity and muscle growth! You have to make sure your Nutrition and Workout is balanced for you to see results!
Any plan you follow will work best if you follow it with DISCIPLINE.
Personally, all kind of nutrition plans have worked for me; be it for weight loss, weight gain, muscle gain and so on. If you keep a good routine of meals, sleep, and workout. You will achieve your desired goals!
It is really important to know about the human body and how it functions so we can operate it in the best way! For example, having 6–8 hours of sleep but you should be in bed before 12 Midnight! This helps the human body to respond better and give better results!
This is one of those cases everyone has been through! We often hear these statements from people; ‘I’ll start from Monday for sure’, ‘I have tried everything; my weight is still the same’, ‘It’s not meant for me’, ‘Yes, I have membership for a year but I rarely go’ and so on. I used these statements because I have heard them personally from my friends & family. I will not lie; I am also a victim of this. It is difficult to get back to the gym when you have taken a break or come back from a vacation.
WHAT TO DO??
Well, some tricks I have adopted which have worked really well in the past. Firstly, never think of starting from Monday! Instead, go the gym in the afternoon on the weekend and get use to the environment. It will help you prepare for the coming week. Secondly, plan out your workout before you go the gym! You will know what you have to do in the gym so you don’t look in the mirror all the time. Thirdly, it is not necessary that you have to begin with Chest or Cardio; just do what you like the most, keep it at a low level so you don’t pull up any muscle. Lastly, take a friend to the gym. Most gyms offer FREE TRIAL to new customers; you can use that and have a nice time with your friend the very first day!
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