km
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Post by km on Jan 28, 2006 17:26:52 GMT -8
I am having difficulty with something about the diet. I run 10-15 miles/week for my cardio (love to run) and I need a little more energy. Can I use the carbs below the 45% at dinner, and still get defined? For example, black eyed peas, butter beans, etc.? Also, can I have more than 2 fruits/day w/out compromising physique? And lastly, the protein shake consists of how many calories? There are a number that have the 20 gms. of protein, but what about calories? Thanks so much=)
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Post by lindalu on Jan 28, 2006 18:49:41 GMT -8
You definitely are getting carbs in every meal oatmeal sweet potato fruit vegetables etc. plus you can use any of the substitutions listed. You probably will initially feel tired the first two weeks if your body is used to more carbs breads and sugars. The Order of meals is not as important as the content of the meals. If you would like to switch the order of meal #1 and meal #4 no problem. Yes I do variate the plan according to my energy levels and my body fat composition. Of course if you have eaten all 6 meals and feel like you need an extra sweet potato or piece of fruit by all means have it. This is just a sample plan I use, you still have to listen your own body and adjust the plan to suit your own needs according to your calorie expenditure and body composition. I don't think having an extra piece of fruit a day as long as your eating clean the rest of the day will make or break you. The protein shake listed for a person under 150 pds is approximately 2 scoops 34 grams of protein 260 calories 3-5 grams of fat 5-10 grams of carbohydrates
Also for energy I use good fats; nuts olive oil avacodo flax seed oil etc.
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Post by km on Jan 28, 2006 21:35:19 GMT -8
Thanks. ;D Now, a little more clarity. Instead of switching meals, can I add in some low gly. carbs at dinner and still become defined?
Also, what about programs like the "Body for Life"? They add complex carbs in ea. meal. Do you have thoughts on that compared to only protein shakes for snacks?
And lastly, is there a reason for the glycemic index listed by you has higher numbers than other charts for most of the carbs? Most list spaghetti with around 40%, pinto beans around 39% and so on. I am thinking that you know something that I am unaware of.
I am really trying to lean down, but also add a little more muscle to my upper body.
I REALLY appreciate your expertise =) Thanks soooo much!!!
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