Fat Around Button Area?

[MartinBoy]

I understand about eating like this forever unless i want to be obese and it actually isn't too bad, ive got used to it however hopefully some major changes will take effect soon to give me more motivation, by the way i understand what carbs are, but what's the difference between complex carbs? For example what is a complex carb and how does it differ to normal carbs, any examples? Pasta, rice? And to answer your question earlier Cassie i feel like i have more energy at night, like now it's 10:27pm but i feel fine, i could run even though i feel tired in myself i still have the energy but i didn't earlier, weird i guess.

[cassiegose]

Simple carbs quickly convert to glucose in your body... they are typically found in processed foods like white bread, white pasta, soda, candy, pastries... Because these carbs are digested so quickly and have little nutrition value they typically trigger your appetite and can cause overeating. (Which is why you've been so hungry with all that white bread you've been eating).

Complex carbs are those with little to know processing. These digest more slowly (keeping you full longer!) and have more fiber (hence the reason why they keep you full longer!). Complex carbs are fruits, veggies, and whole grains (whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, legumes oatmeal, barley...). As I said these have more nutritional value, will leave you feeling full longer, and are just plain better for you.

[Boss Man]

In addition to that, Simple Sugars are classed in two ways. Monosaccharides, (1 molecule), and Di-saccharides,(2 molecules, I.E Lactose), digestion rate into Bloodstream is roughly 30 calories a minute.

Many complex Carbs are classed as Oligosaccharides, (3-20 molecules), and digestion rate into Bloodstream is roughly 2 calories a minute.

All Carbs are 4 calories per gram, except for Alcohol which is 7 calories per gram.

Simple Sugars are digested by things called Transferases in short, things like Sucrase, (Sucrose), Fructase, (Fructose), Fucase, (Fucose), etc etc.

Complex ones often are broken down by Amylases, either in the Mouth, (Ptyalin), starch to Maltose, (Beer Carb), then later to Glucose, or Amylopsin, made in the Pancreas, the Enzymes in the Pancreas to some extent, goverened by a substance called Pancreozymin, produced in the Duodenum, the GI tract section directly underneath the Stomach, below the Pyloric Valve.

[MartinBoy]

Wow, you guys know alot lol, thanks!

Day 97

Breakfast - 3wheatabix with milk and a protein shake.

Lunch - 2 slices of bread - yes i know with peanut butter and 2 boiled eggs. For the rice, as for carbs or whatever, do i just buy some and boil it for how long? Nd then just eat?

50mins stat bike cardio.

Had a pear after.

Dinner - 2 jumbo sausage, some oven baked mash, chicken dipers and beans.

Tonight possibly going out so may have a drink or 2, however i don't do this not even once a week.

Saying that though i saw a video saying something like one can of alcohol can cut out your hole weeks work? This can't be, i mean of course bodybuilders drink, your telling me none of them ever drink??

I feel totally out of it, around eyes and all just totally nackered, and have felt like this since the cardio.

[cassiegose]

For the rice... yes buy it (brown rice) then read the box or the bag and follow the directions for how to cook. Not that difficult, just follow the directions. Yes, then eat it. Can add in things like chicken, tuna, beans... whatever you want.

To be honest Martin... I don't drink... especially when i'm in contest prep mode. I'm sure some bodybuilders do drink, however most likely not when training/dieting for a contest.

[MartinBoy]

For the rice... yes buy it (brown rice) then read the box or the bag and follow the directions for how to cook. Not that difficult, just follow the directions. Yes, then eat it. Can add in things like chicken, tuna, beans... whatever you want.

To be honest Martin... I don't drink... especially when i'm in contest prep mode. I'm sure some bodybuilders do drink, however most likely not when training/dieting for a contest.

Ok, thanks Cassie, hopefully it won't make too much difference seeing as i don't do it every week.

Didn't drink tonight but bought a large diet coke from mc D's with a sweet chicken deli meal. (Chicken in a bun)

[MartinBoy]

Day 98

Late Breakfast/Early Lunch - beans on toast.

Protein Shake.

I know i didn't drink last night but there's a party tonight so a chance il have a few drinks

I also think il change todays weigh day to tomorow and instead of having tomorow off, have today off due to time and plans.

Dinner - couple of beef grilled stakes - 21g protein each 200calories.

[MartinBoy]

Had 3 cans of beer last night - carlsberg.

Day 99

Breakfast - 3 boiled eggs, 2 slices toast with peanut butter.

Lunch - did some pasta, roughly a 75g serving - 264 calories 54g carb 9g protein with a can of beans something like 374 calories 20.2g protein 66g carbs? I realise this is quite high in carbs for lunch is this good or bad? However it did make me a little bloated and very full.

Did weights via bench press - 18kg weight 4 sets of curls reps of 10 and reverse curls. 2 sets of squats reps of 20

Protein shake.

Upted the weight to max i can put on (what i have) 31.6kg weight and did 7 sets benching reps of 10. However when i had 18kg weight i obviously did more reps like 22 and could of done more, would it benefit me to do these, or the increased weight and reps of 10.

However the session does take long because i need a good rest time inbetween, for example i tried doing another set with little rest and just did 5 reps and nearly had an injury, even on the last set (7) and last rep 10, when i went to put the weight back on the stack i almost dropped it (only had one side over) so had to chuck the weight on the floor otherwise it would of fell on me

Dinner - 1 and a half piece of southen fried chicken, however it was cooked in oven, so i doubt it's fried? It's the one you buy in packs, few roast potatoes and onions.

Eaten over 100g protein today

[MartinBoy]

Day 100!!!!

Breakfast - protein shake and 3 wheatabix with milk.

Breaktime bought a Friiji milkshake (325 calories) about 18.1g protein - bannana flavour.

Lunch - chicken paste sandwiches.

Dinner - roast chicken pieces and a jacket potato with greens.

Was ment to be a cardio day today however, im really tired, been to college all day then a job interview which again i didn't get seems i can't do nothing right

[MartinBoy]

Lunch - did some pasta, roughly a 75g serving - 264 calories 54g carb 9g protein with a can of beans something like 374 calories 20.2g protein 66g carbs? I realise this is quite high in carbs for lunch is this good or bad? However it did make me a little bloated and very full.



Carbs come in many different varieties. Is it 66g simple carbs? 24g fiber, 2g sugar, and 40g starch? That will make a *huge* difference.

High carb meals should come post w/o, when your body is most responsive to them, and can utilize the extra energy. Otherwise it is a waste.

You mean before work out? Say for example i had this for lunch then did weights a hour or so later?

[cassiegose]

Upted the weight to max i can put on (what i have) 31.6kg weight and did 7 sets benching reps of 10. However when i had 18kg weight i obviously did more reps like 22 and could of done more, would it benefit me to do these, or the increased weight and reps of 10.

However the session does take long because i need a good rest time inbetween, for example i tried doing another set with little rest and just did 5 reps and nearly had an injury, even on the last set (7) and last rep 10, when i went to put the weight back on the stack i almost dropped it (only had one side over) so had to chuck the weight on the floor otherwise it would of fell on me


Eaten over 100g protein today

Hi again friend!

For the weights... do the increased weight and reps of 10. Make sure you give yourself enough rest between sets so you don't injure yourself! If you're working out alone make sure you do so in a cautious manner. For example if you feel like you can just barely get a rep up (no matter what number you're on) rack it on that one instead of pushing for another. Its better to be a little safe than to be dropping weights on your face. I always work out by myself so have learned to be VERY careful about not lifting more than i can handle.

You're doing great! AWESOME JOB on getting in the 100 grams of protein! You're definitely working hard and I know that its paying off!!! I'm proud of you Martin! You keep it up! I'm not sure if you realize this but you're definitely an inspiration to me and many others on this site! So many people start a program, then quit after only a few days because its too hard or they aren't seeing results fast enough. You've stuck with it and that shows endurance, determination, and a will to succeed. You don't find those qualities in many people these days so you should be proud of yourself for working so hard and consistantly towards your goal.

Cassie

[MartinBoy]

Wow, thanks that's shocking that im an inspiration to you? I wouldn't of got this far without your help, thanks again for the time and dedication you have put in to help me.

Day 101

Breakfast - 3 boiled eggs 2 slices of toast with peanut butter.

Diet pepsi (2 calories)

Bought a pint of milk at break, around 18g protein - semi skimmed and just under 300 calories.

Lunch had 2 ham rolls with cucumber.

Had a slice of bread with peanut butter when i got in.

Then the bad side, had a chinese as family got it due to an event but ate possibly 2/3 of the plate. I was eating it and just thought, it's not even that nice and it's so greasy, i know ive already eaten some of it, but im getting to really dislike the food and giving up on eating it. Junk.

[cassiegose]

Yes, Martin YOU are an inspiration to ME. This stuff comes easy for me. Eating healthy and working out every day is a part of life and its something that I do without even really thinking about any more. Once you eat healthy and workout for a long enough period of time it becomes pretty easy. You, on the other hand have had to make healthy eating and exercise a habit. This is not an easy task. If it was easy, the majority of the population wouldn't be so darn fat. I know you have overcome obstacles to make it this far and that is admirable. It is easy for me to eat healthy foods. I have a job, I go to the store and I buy the foods that i need. You on the other hand are continually surrounded by unhealthy food and you don't always have easy access to healthy foods like I do. I know how hard it is to say no to things like cake, fast food, candy, cookies, and other unhealthy treats when they are constantly placed in front of you. Its a real challenge! I don't have that challenge because I have own house and simply don't have those kinds of foods around... this makes it much easier to not eat them. Also, you have continued to exercise and follow advice even though you've constantly had others telling you that exercise will stunt your growth and reading nutrition labels will make your hair fall out. I know how hard it can be to follow somebodys advice when you don't even know if that advice is correct. I also know how frustrating it can be when you're trying to meet your goals and you constantly have different people giving you differing advice. It can be a challege to know what is true and what is pure bullshit. You have been wise enough to understand what is good for you and what isn't, what advice is accurate and what is hogwash.

Lastly, you have stuck with this for over 100 days now. Most people give up after only 2 weeks. It takes courage to stick with something for that long even when it seems like its taking forever to see progress.
So yes Martin, every time that you get on this site and post your workout and diet you show determination, dedication, and willpower. You are very much an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others on this site.

Your diet is looking good! I'm so glad to hear that you're starting to see/taste foods in a different way! You're right, after you begin eating healthy foods unhealthy stuff just doesn't taste right. You are right- PURE JUNK!


Cassie

[MartinBoy]

Yes, Martin YOU are an inspiration to ME. This stuff comes easy for me. Eating healthy and working out every day is a part of life and its something that I do without even really thinking about any more. Once you eat healthy and workout for a long enough period of time it becomes pretty easy. You, on the other hand have had to make healthy eating and exercise a habit. This is not an easy task. If it was easy, the majority of the population wouldn't be so darn fat. I know you have overcome obstacles to make it this far and that is admirable. It is easy for me to eat healthy foods. I have a job, I go to the store and I buy the foods that i need. You on the other hand are continually surrounded by unhealthy food and you don't always have easy access to healthy foods like I do. I know how hard it is to say no to things like cake, fast food, candy, cookies, and other unhealthy treats when they are constantly placed in front of you. Its a real challenge! I don't have that challenge because I have own house and simply don't have those kinds of foods around... this makes it much easier to not eat them. Also, you have continued to exercise and follow advice even though you've constantly had others telling you that exercise will stunt your growth and reading nutrition labels will make your hair fall out. I know how hard it can be to follow somebodys advice when you don't even know if that advice is correct. I also know how frustrating it can be when you're trying to meet your goals and you constantly have different people giving you differing advice. It can be a challege to know what is true and what is pure bullshit. You have been wise enough to understand what is good for you and what isn't, what advice is accurate and what is hogwash.

Lastly, you have stuck with this for over 100 days now. Most people give up after only 2 weeks. It takes courage to stick with something for that long even when it seems like its taking forever to see progress.
So yes Martin, every time that you get on this site and post your workout and diet you show determination, dedication, and willpower. You are very much an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others on this site.

Your diet is looking good! I'm so glad to hear that you're starting to see/taste foods in a different way! You're right, after you begin eating healthy foods unhealthy stuff just doesn't taste right. You are right- PURE JUNK!


Cassie

Thanks Cassie, im glad you understand about things like unhealthy foods being in front of me, it's good to know you can picture it and see it even though it's not in front of you and i feel you fully understand what has been happening and thank you so much for the help, thanks alot

[cassiegose]

You're very very welcome Martin.