I decided to go back to the old way of training this month - heavy weight and low reps. The goal is to control the weight, get a great stretch and get the blood moving.
When I start training like this I up my protein levels to around 400 to 500 grams a day and I don’t count carbs. For me my energy level should be more than enuff and have extra left over for a little cardio warm down (gotta keep the heart conditioned).
This type of workout is for SIZE AND STRENGTH ONLY!!
As a bariatric patient, I have to ensure that I get a minimum of 80-100 grams of protein per day. That sounds like a lot, but when your body is less absorptive than the average person’s, you learn to take in much more than you’ll use, just to ensure you’ll get what you need.
Of course, that is easier said than done, because my stomach can only hold about 4 ounces of food at a time! Try getting all of your recommended daily allowance of protein from 4 oz of chicken breast! Trust me, it won’t happen. That’s why quality protein supplements are so critical in my life. I don’t just like them — I NEED them.
Unfortunately, not all protein supplements are designed for bariatric patients, who must be very careful of things like sugar and simplex carbs — so when a product like Protein Blitz comes to my attention, I can get pretty excited about it; so excited, as a matter of fact, that I tend to become a vocal addict!
There. I’ve said it: I am a ProteinBlitz-aholic.
Thank goodness there is no 12-step program for this addiction, or I’d surely be charter member. So, why do i like it? I’ll start by telling you about my favorite flavor, WTF…Orange Mango. The taste is refreshingly tangy, but definitely not bitter, and there is no nasty “whey” smell when you open the bottle. Yes, there are a full 30 grams of protein per bottle, but somehow, the scientists at Designer Whey figured out how to remove the “sour” smell before sealing the bottle!
Now, it takes me awhile to toss back an entire 20 oz. bottle (because I can’t chug-a-lug anymore), but that’s okay; I carry it with me in my saddle bags on my motorcycle, or in my drink holder on my bike. I also make sure I have one in the cup holder on the elliptical, and keep at least THREE on hand in the fridge at work. When I pack to leave for the day, my insulated bag ALWAYS contains a bottle of Protein Blitz, and when i was sick last weekend, I made sure to double my daily intake, to ensure my body got the nutrition and protein it needed to recover more quickly. You know what? I actually got back on my feet after THREE days, where others report laying low for 5-7! I don’t think it’s a coincidence at all, and I guarantee you, I recommend it to others who are interested in shortening the duration of their nasty virus!
I’m no doctor, but the proof is definitely in the protein; If you want to be healthy — or get healthy — I say, you have to get Blitzed — at least once a day. I do.
Have you reached your max or is your body telling you it is time to change it up??!!! I have always kept my diet and my training simple but I have always felt that my body sooner or later learns my routine and it is time to change. I LOVE TO EAT; so why starve yourself? Just because you thought you had a great workout and you leave the gym looking like you got you’re as! kicked in a MMA fight I bet you could have done some more reps or an extra set along with 5 minutes extra on cardio try it for a month along with my diet tips.
This week’s fitness tip is to maintain good form. If you’re arching your back off the pads, or throwing your body into curls, you need to make some adjustments. Check out the video for more info.
James Ellis here, are you having trouble gaining muscle mass? I’ve got some great tips on how to improve your diet and workout routine for the purpose of gaining muscle. Check out the video below.
James Ellis again, just wanted to let you know about another magazine I’m appearing in. It’s the January 2010 issue of Men’s workout. I’m on a couple different pages, check out the video below for more info.
James Ellis here. Career update for you, I appear in Exercise and Health Magazine Winter 09′ on pages 38 and 39 doing some explosive leg exercises. Just wanted to let you know, you can show your support by picking up a copy today!
When you’re on the go, it’s sometimes difficult to find a healthy snack. That’s why fitness-conscious people like you and I have grown to become quite resourceful, using Macgyver-like techniques to make something healthy and tasty out of what we have readily available. But, I’ll be the first to admit that this endeavor is not always easy, nor are the solutions always palatable.
This is why premixed protein drinks can oftentimes be convenient fixes. They’re usually low in sugar and fat, and serve up a healthy dose of protein; a great mix for the time-crunched fitness fanatic. However, with the summer heat already climbing to record-breaking temperatures, thick, milky protein drinks are — as Ron Burgandy (aka Will Farrell) says after downing a carton of milk on a sweltering day in the movie Anchorman) — “… a bad choice.”
Enter the much more summer-friendly, fruit-flavored Designer Whey Protein Blitz.
Packed with 30 grams of protein and 7,800mg of muscle-building BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids) per 20oz bottle, this fruity drink lacks nothing in the nutrition department. As for the taste, I’ve now tried all three flavors (WTF … Orange Mango; Can you take this … Punch; and Grip it good … Grape) and was pleasantly surprised to find that they all tasted quite good, unlike some of the few other fruit-flavored protein drinks on the market.
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When you’re on the go, it’s sometimes difficult to find a healthy snack. That’s why fitness-conscious people like you and I have grown to become quite resourceful, using Macgyver-like techniques to make something healthy and tasty out of what we have readily available. But, I’ll be the first to admit that this endeavor is not always easy, nor are the solutions always palatable.