http://training.fitness.com/ What you eat is important, so find out what is going to boost energy and keep you feeling full. Also what to eat to build muscle or lose fat. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://training.fitness.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://training.fitness.com/ http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/trans-fat-social-etiquette-43509.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:51 GMT As a rule, I avoid all trans-fat (as well as artificial sweeteners such as splenda and nutrasweet). It isn't good enough to be listed as "0 grams" when partially hydrogenated oil is listed as an ingredient. As a matter of principle, any hydrogenated oil is unacceptable to me. I'm guessing that many if not most people here avoid trans-fat as zealously as I do.

However, what do my fellow trans-fat haters do in social situations? When someone brings in a dessert or appetizer or some other food that you suspect/know to have hydrogenated oil in it and offers you some, do you (1) eat it like everyone else, (2) take some, eat a little, but let most of it go to waste, (3) ask for a tiny piece and eat it (4) ask how it was made/ask if it is hydrogenated oil-free, (5) say "no thanks, I don't eat anything with trans-fat in it" when you know it has trans-fat in it, (6) say "no thanks" without giving a reason, (7) have some other way of dealing with the situation? Naturally, some of these ways of dealing with it are more gracious than others.

(Of course, for those of you who eat only food so ultra-healthy that you reject pretty much any food you don't prepare yourself, this question is pretty much N/A, since I'm guessing you wouldn't consider eating a 100% trans-fat free dessert or appetizer anyway.) ]]> Nutrition subdude http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/trans-fat-social-etiquette-43509.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/effects-low-carb-diet-43504.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:57 GMT what are the benefits/effects of going on a low carb diet for 1-2 months? example-10-15 percent of calories from carbs. high protein, high good fats. does it favor fat loss? does it make muscles store less glycogen? thanks what are the benefits/effects of going on a low carb diet for 1-2 months?
example-10-15 percent of calories from carbs.

high protein, high good fats.

does it favor fat loss? does it make muscles store less glycogen?

thanks ]]> Nutrition Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/effects-low-carb-diet-43504.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/full-time-job-diet-43448.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:58:11 GMT Full time job diet?

To make a long story short, I graduated from college in May and JUST started my career two weeks ago. From May to October I had so much time on my hands that all I did was hit the gym. Now, however, I can't seem to find the time...

After my first two weeks at my new, full-time job, I've only made it to the gym on the weekends. I can't stand the the results I'm already seeing from my time away from the gym. Therefore, I am starting to workout in the mornings before work.

I gotta be on the train by 7:15AM every day which means I need to leave the gym by no later than 7:00AM. My question for you guys is... What is a good diet for this weekly routine?

I never followed a diet before because I was in college and always had time for the gym and was always active. With my new job consuming 12 hours of every day, 7AM - 7PM Monday - Friday, I need a diet to keep me toned, energized and not a FAT ASS.

I am going to hit the gym 4 days a week, Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat = two muscle groups every workout with 20 mins cardio. On top of that, I take one scoop of phosphagen HP crea tine before and after each workout.

Like I said, I never followed or wanted a diet before but now, I need something sicne I'm sitting at a desk for a majority of my day. I really need your guys advice and would greatly appreciate it. I hope that I have given you all the information you need in regards to my workout regimen and everything else. I am barely 6' tall and barely 175lbs. I do not know my body fat % but it has to be something like 5%-8%.

I do not want to eat anything before my workout since I am NEVER hungry in the morning and plus, I have my crea tine powder/water supplement. I was thinking of having some kind of pro tein shake after my workout and after the post crea tine supplement around 8am to act as my breakfast. What about lunch? Should I eat something between lunch and the breakfast shake? I eat lunch from 12pm - 1pm. I dont get home till about 7PMish which is when I eat dinner. Can I have a another shake between lunch and dinner? I eat dinner as soon as I get home so normally no later than 8pm (I know, that's late but there's nothing I can do). Should I have anything else right before bed or after my 8pm dinner?

Lastly... I have two supplements that I have straight up never opened/used. They are both BSN products, the one is Syntha-6 and the other is a Lean Dessert pro tein shake. Can I incorporate these into my new diet by any chance?

GUYS, THANK YOU SO MUCH AND SORRY FOR THE VERBOSE POSTING, i sincerely apologize but really look forward to your input. Thanks again!!! ]]> Nutrition ktm5002 http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/full-time-job-diet-43448.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/adding-ground-flax-what-germ-granola-43438.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:50 GMT I have them both in the freezer and I like to add ingredients to punch up otherwise plain granola; anyone think it's a good/bad/indifferent idea ?

Thanks....... ]]> Nutrition LiveFromNY http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/adding-ground-flax-what-germ-granola-43438.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nutritional-tips-vegetarian-lifters-43384.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:38:33 GMT If you are vegetarian or vegan lifter, these tips might help: *Nutritional Tips for Vegetarian Lifters* (http://www.exercisebiology.com/index.php/site/articles/nutritional_tips_for_vegetarian_lifters/) If you are vegetarian or vegan lifter, these tips might help:

Nutritional Tips for Vegetarian Lifters ]]> Nutrition Anoopbal http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nutritional-tips-vegetarian-lifters-43384.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nuts-43373.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:45 GMT Hi all I want to introduce some nuts in my diet as they (I believe) are a good source of protein. I was thinking of adding them with some raisns as a mid afternoon snack as part of my 5/6 meals a day but cashew nuts for example are high in calories! Anyone got any suggestions?? Hi all

I want to introduce some nuts in my diet as they (I believe) are a good source of protein.

I was thinking of adding them with some raisns as a mid afternoon snack as part of my 5/6 meals a day but cashew nuts for example are high in calories!

Anyone got any suggestions?? ]]> Nutrition Mick G http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nuts-43373.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/chocolate-milk-43353.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:38:46 GMT since chocolate milk is a good hoice for a recovery drink after a run, I'm wondering if you would get the same benifit out of making your own chocolate milk by using chocolate syrup and skim milk?.....the store bought chocolate milk is 1% milk. ]]> Nutrition fitforever http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/chocolate-milk-43353.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/healthy-drinks-43314.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:21:18 GMT Just wondering what healthy drinks people like besides just lame ass water. Also i was trying to search for the "FRS" thread so i could read it. I couldnt find it in the search so can someone point me in the right direction as to where it is or tell me if its healthy enough and gives a pick me up.

I ask because im trying to find a decent alt. drink instead of drinking water and getting bored and dehydrated. Also looking for a pick me up drink that i can drink mid afternoon and right before my workout so i can be motivated to go.

I am not looking for coffee as a pick me up. Straight black coffee is to bitter to me and i just want to avoid putting "bad" stuff in coffee to be able to drink it so i want to avoid it at all costs which is why i brought up FRS. Thank you. ]]> Nutrition Backfat http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/healthy-drinks-43314.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nutrition-101-v2-43304.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:05:50 GMT Articles | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald

Compilation of articles from Lyle McDonald. These are a must read if you want to understand the basics of nutrition and what's going in the body in relation to food. ]]> Nutrition evolution http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/nutrition-101-v2-43304.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/current-diet-advice-long-43296.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:43:32 GMT This is going to be long im sorry just need some advice to keep this diet or to toss it, substitute some things or whatever the case may be. Breakfast (wake up 9:30 pm, ya i said PM i work nights lol) Serving of Kashi Almond flax cereal serving of 2% milk Some type of fruit 1 a day... This is going to be long im sorry just need some advice to keep this diet or to toss it, substitute some things or whatever the case may be.


Breakfast (wake up 9:30 pm, ya i said PM i work nights lol)

Serving of Kashi Almond flax cereal
serving of 2% milk
Some type of fruit
1 a day ENERGY multivitamin

Lunch (1-1:30 am)

A sandwhich on a white sub roll (roughly 5-6 in.) with 5 or 6 pieces of honey baked ham from the deli,lettcue,mustard
a 100 calorie pack of goldfish

OR

Chicken salad. Chicken grilled on foreman grill (4-6 oz), 2 1/2 cups of salad, 5 olives, 5 croutons, sometimes 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 TBSP of Italian dressing.

Snack (5:30 am)

Almonds and yogurt, or a orange (or some other fruit) or some 50 cal string mozzarella cheese and 5 saltines.

Pre workout snack (7:30-8:00 am)

Depending on what i had at that snack sometimes i eat almonds and yougurt or a full english muffin with some peanut butter on it.


Dinner (10-10:30 am)

Grilled chicken on the foreman grill (6 oz) and 2 cups of vegtables. Sometimes with a small roll.

3-4 hours after that i go to bed and start all over again.


Basically i would eat this everyday with slight variations day to day. What should i change to it? Weigh 215 and my workout regime is HIIT and lose fat/gain muscle.

Also i am thinking about adding FRS drink to my diet esp. before my workout. I am tired at the end of day from working night shift and need something to wake me up so i can stay motivated and actually go to the gym. It seems to be one of the few to be good for you and actually work (supposedly).

Advice much needed and appreciated. Thank you. ]]> Nutrition Backfat http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/current-diet-advice-long-43296.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/skim-milk-43269.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:41 GMT so has anyone ever noticed how much sugar is in a glass of milk. i drink alot of milk a day at 12g of sug per serving thats alot. now is this sugar actually bad for me though or is it alright so has anyone ever noticed how much sugar is in a glass of milk. i drink alot of milk a day at 12g of sug per serving thats alot. now is this sugar actually bad for me though or is it alright ]]> Nutrition gribbs1469 http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/skim-milk-43269.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/my-current-diet-43256.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:43:33 GMT i am trying to lose some belly fat and get a six pack so my current diet is 4 smoked turkey sandwiches a day 4 or 5 green apples and grilled chicken strips. for bread all i eat is whole wheat bread. the problem here is my abs on the top side have started to show. but my lower abs have... i am trying to lose some belly fat and get a six pack so my current diet is

4 smoked turkey sandwiches a day
4 or 5 green apples
and grilled chicken strips.
for bread all i eat is whole wheat bread.
the problem here is my abs on the top side have started to show.
but my lower abs have not.any help or info would be nice. ]]> Nutrition chickenfoot http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/my-current-diet-43256.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/healthy-diet-options-budget-43241.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:53:19 GMT I am a college student, and I'm broke, so I don't really have that much of a choice when it comes to eating extremely healthy. I try to be as healthy as possible, but sometimes the 80/20 ground beef and hamburger helper is all I can afford.

I would like to make this a thread for dieters who are on budget restrictions to share their recipes or grocery lists.

I'll Start: One thing I try to do when cutting carbs is to buy a bag or 2 of frozen chicken breasts, the cheapest ones, and grill them all up at the same time. This way, I will have about 10 cooked breasts in the refrigerator so I can grab one for lunch or an afternoon snack. ]]> Nutrition Quinnch http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/healthy-diet-options-budget-43241.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/1-meal-day-unhealthy-43225.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:13:33 GMT I recently fell into a moderate 'depression' I guess you could call it.. and I completely lost my appetite for anything.. I wasnt even thirsty anymore. I had to REMEMBER to drink (water) and although my brain knew I was hungry the thought of eating anything made me feel sick. I literally had no appetite. But since I have been exercising to lose weight I made myself eat atleast something each day.. sandwich and salad.. banana and sandwich.. but it was only like once a day..

I am not so 'depressed' anymore, but my appetite has yet to return.. I know it goes into calories and all that, but is eating once a day no-brainer unhealthy, or will it be okay as long as I am eating SOMETHING untill my appetite comes back?

thanks guys. ]]> Nutrition hatcht9x http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/1-meal-day-unhealthy-43225.html http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/calories-kids-43196.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:23:00 GMT I'm doing a two week lesson on children eating healthy, we have covered all different types of topics. I couldent find information that mentions how many calories children should eat. I'm working with 11 and 12 yr olds. Any suggestions? ]]> Nutrition leckbass http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/calories-kids-43196.html