1 Weird Belly Flab Buster

1 Weird Belly Flab Buster

Ok, I don't mean to get too scientific, but this is super important. You see, while busting the belly flab does take effort, it's not nearly as hard as people make it out to be.

Seriously, the most important part of the process is arming yourself with the CORRECT knowledge. If you know how your body works...why it stores belly flab...what actually causes it to burn off...you're a whole lot better off.

Now, I know there are a ton of so-called experts out there that are confusing the heck out of you. I know a lot of people tell you different things. It can be as frustrating as all get out. But if you follow these simple rules and burn them into your brain things will be a lot different.

Anyway, let's get to today's easy lesson. Check this out:

• Increased Protein intake triggers the hormone Glucagon.
• This, in turn, prevents the spiking of your Insulin (which is also a hormone) levels.
• Which simply means you minimize the chance of storing blood sugar as fat.

In other words, eat more protein and you bust the belly flab. Sure, there's more to it than that, but that is the crux of it. And so long as you understand the basics you can KEEP the belly flab from coming back.

When you only eat carbs your Insulin levels go through the roof. And all that blood sugar (that's what the carbs turn into after you've eaten them) which isn't needed by your body MUST go somewhere. Yup, it goes to your belly; or your butt; or your hips; or your thighs...

The best part is, it's not very hard to consume more protein. In fact, it's pretty darn easy. A high quality protein powder will do just the trick.

Check out my last blog post about which protein’s are best and which do what:

http://mlathletics.blogspot.com/2009/11/ml-athletics-bootcamp-shares-2-little.html

Here are 2 links to sites where I get my protein shakes from, I choose to purchase most of my supplements online as you get more for your money, and several more choices when it comes to flavor and personal preference.

Supplements101

Prograde Nutrition

Until Next Time

Your Fit Coach
Mike


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ML Athletics Bootcamp Shares 2 Little Known Fat Burning Facts

2 Little Known Fat Burning Facts

Carbs, carbs, carbs. That's what everyone seems to want to talk about. How do I avoid carbs?
Well, what you should be talking about instead is, "How do I get more lean Protein into my eating plan?"

Now THAT is the right question.

You see, Protein is where it's at. Check out these two little known facts about protein:

1) Protein requires more calories to digest than carbs or fat. This is called the "thermic effect of food." In other words, your body uses more calories to digest protein than other nutrients.
Pretty sneaky, huh?

2) Protein provides satiety. That's a fancy way of saying you feel fuller for longer when you eat protein.

Good sources of Lean Protein come from foods such as:

Fish, eggs, poultry, lean beef...

But some people have trouble eating enough protein each day. Some people would like it to be more convenient for them.

Over the last couple of days since my last blog post 3 Tips to Using Protein Shakes I was asked what brands are good when it comes to protein shakes.

Well truthfully there are a million different kinds of protein on the market and making a decision about which one is the best is somewhat difficult with so many to choose from.

Different proteins have different benefits:

Casein Protein - Slow digesting protein powders.

Egg Protein - Proteins that contain 100% egg protein.

Low Carb Protein - Proteins with under 10g of carbs per serving.

Milk Protein Isolate - Proteins that contain 100% milk protein concentrate.

Night-Time Protein - Formulated to be consumed just before sleep with slow-release / absorption being emphasized.

Soy Protein - Healthy protein source.

Whey Protein Blends - A blend of both Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate.

Whey Protein Concentrate - Concentrates typically contain 75 to 80% protein and are less expensive than Isolates.

Whey Protein Isolate - Isolates supply the highest percentage of protein (typically 90% or greater) and are filtered to remove nearly

My opinion is to stick with the proteins that offer the highest percentage of protein which is Whey Protein Isolate and here is one that I have used that is pretty good mixed up:

I use some of the different proteins mentioned above throughout the day, here is where I get my proteins as buying them in a store can be a bit more pricy I take my time to shop online where you get a better bargain and more protein for the money spent. That’s always a good thing!

Here is a link to some of the proteins I use: Supplements101 as an online store to purchase my proteins and some of my other supplements I use. Whey Gold Standard by Optimum Nutrition is a protein product that I have used from their site.

I have also used Prograde Nutrition’s Protein as well: Prograde Protein

The choice is yours when it comes to taste as there are different flavors to choose from, but remember one thing, you get what you pay for. So just because something is cheap doesn’t mean it’s the best and has the highest quality. Your body is worth it!

Until Next Time

Your Fit Coach
Mike

Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.

3 Tips to Using Protein Shakes

3 Tips to Using Protein Shakes

Here is a question I got last week regarding when, how, with what to use protein shakes.

I went out and bought the whey protein mix today. I was wondering a couple things:

1. When is the best time for me to be having this in order to get the most out of it?

2. It says to mix one scoop with 8 oz of water, that doesn't seem like much is that enough or should I be doubling it?

3. I find that I am usually crashing at 3:30 in the afternoon when I slow down, should I be having a second one at that time?

Here are your answers.

1. Best times to use the shakes to get the most out of them is Before and After your workouts and I prefer to have one as soon as I wake up as it's easy and it gets your blood sugar to rise quickly which is what you need after many hours of fasting.

2. The 8oz of water is up to you, it's all about consistency if you like it a bit thicker or a bit more watered down that is up to you. Try different amounts to see what you like better.

3. I would recommend a shake in the afternoon if you are crashing but that is usually due to a lack of sugar and I mean good sugar so have a shake with say a piece of fruit or a cup of mixed fruit.

Until Next Time

Your Fit Coach
Mike

P.S. Danvers Bootcamp evening class held at the Calvary Episcopal Church just about maxed out, space available for 2 more people and then we are closing it off. First 2 to fill out the form on the site get first dibs. http://www.mlathletics.com/bootcamp

We still have some spots available for the Morning Danvers YMCA Bootcamp and Billerica Bootcamps. Get in now before they fill up.

Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.