Virtual Trainer -- Article 2 -- Page 1 of 2
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It's 1999 and this year you've promised yourself, told friends, family, relatives, and even had a meeting with your Higher Power, that this summer you will be ripped, shredded, cut-up, and fatless. You get my point. Most individuals, regardless of the frequency they workout, whether it be 12 times a week or once a month, think about having that hard muscular look that's seen in all the fitness and bodybuilding magazines. Now when I refer to most individuals I'm talking about you! After all you're the one reading this. So read on and I'll tell you some tried and true
POWERTRAIN principles that will get you results.
First always consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program or radically altering your diet. Understand I'm currently preparing for a bodybuilding contest. I have only 63 days left to prepare. Three days ago I measured 7% body fat, weighing 205lbs. I have my work cut out for me. Nine weeks at ½% each week means I'll come in at 2.5%. Now, anyone who knows bodybuilding knows % bodyfat means squat if you don't look muscular, hard, symmetrical, full, sliced, sharp, and my favorite, crisp! I have seen bodybuilders who have measured 2% but looked flat and almost soft. Yet others have Measured 6% and looked ripped and full. Enough about contests. Let me give you some POWERTRAIN eating and training formulas that you can try and experience the results yourself
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1. Clean up the diet. Think of this as an engine flush, oil change, motor steam, all at once. Stop eating breads, sugars, and dairy for a 30-day flush. Yes, you can have milk in your coffee, but leave the Ben and Jerry's in the freezer.
2. Eat at least one gram of protein per pound of body weight. Eggs, poultry, beef, fish, and soy are my favorites. Five choices for five meals each day.
3. Carbohydrates! Carbs, Carbs, and more Carbs. Make them your friend. I know this will be difficult because there is so much information out there about how carbs make you fat. Excessive calories in any form will make you fat. I want you to be selective in the quantity and the quality of the carbs you eat. One gram of carbohydrates equals four calories. An average red pepper has 20-25 calories that equal 4-5 gr. carbs. One cup of cooked long grain rice has about 40-gr. carbs. That's 160 cal. So continue to eat rice just pay close attention to the amount you consume, and fill up on vegetables.
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