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How to Gain Weight and Muscle as a Skinny Guy ? Prepare The Kitchen !

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How to Gain Weight Fast and Build Muscle for Skinny Guys With a Highly Fast Metabolism ?

I am able to answer that question from a heavy personal experienced point of view, as a few years ago, I weighted only fifty five kilograms, on a 1.81m height! As I am writing this article right now, I weigh 30 more kilograms, most of it muscles, and I assume most of you skinny guys out there would like to know the ‘secret’ behind this unusual transformation.

The problem with skinny guys is not only our unusually low appetite. It is also our biological system, which favors us more than usual with an ultra fast metabolism, and a very high caloric adaption (downregulation) which makes it very hard for us to gain a substantial amount of both muscle and fat. The solution to this issue, of course, lies in a lot of science, and very little amount of guessing. There is a recipe.

Nutrition – The Most Important Part of the Puzzle

As already mentioned, our problem is mostly the amount of food that we consume and our body’s response to this food. As a skinny guy, you will have to eat a TON. Substantially more than other people, for gaining the same amount of weight and muscle. As your body will adapt to that amount of calories and stop gaining weight from it, you will have to ‘shock’ your system by suddenly dropping that amount by half, usually once or twice per week.

So, how to gain weight as a skinny guy? Eat a ton. I mean it. You will have to eat thousands of calories every day in order to gain a noticeable amount of muscle. Base your diet on whole foods – nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, organically raised animals, and avoid processed chemically-enhanced foods at all costs. People tend to put too much attention on the exact percentage of fat and protein etc, but I find it utterly inaccurate and even dumb. Every body is individual. Just focus on eating a lot of ‘real food’, instead of junk, and you will do just fine. There is no real need to count calories.

The only time you would want to count calories is when you think you are doing everything just fine but nothing really happens. Track the amount of calories and protein for a week and act accordingly. You might have a medical condition (leaky guy syndrome, for instance), that prevents your food from reaching your body.

Exercise – Lift Heavy !

Base your workout routine on heavy compound exercises. There is no need to incorporate isolated exercises such as biceps or triceps curl. Don’t worry – your biceps will grow. Have you ever seen a power lifter with small arms? Of course not.

Take a look at Mark Rippetoe’s ‘Starting Strength’ program. I have gained tremendous amounts of muscle with it. Very simple plan – it simply focuses on making you strong as a bull by having the weight on the squat/deadlift/bench press/military press/power clean raised every workout. This is how you turn skinnies into monsters.

I am Regev Elya, a writer at Fresh Beetle . Com . Feel free to drop by and read some of our articles about nutrition and exercise. I hope they will prove to be useful for you!

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Preparing for a Juice Fast in 5 Steps

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Juice fasting is an excellent way to lose weight and detoxify the body. The key to sticking through your fasting goals and coming out the other side refreshed and cleansed comes down not just to discipline but to preparation.

In other words, the key to a successful juice fast is planning!

In this article we will review what this means and how you should effectively plan for a successful juice fast.

Understand your Goals and Reasons for Fasting
The first thing I’d advice you to carefully look at are your reasons for doing the fast in the first place. Is your number one goal to lose weight? Is it symbolic of a personal change in your life and wanting to start fresh? Is it connected to the seasons? Is there perhaps a spiritual connotation to your fast? Alternatively, or additionally, are there any specific health goals you have in mind, such as wanting to see how a health issue reacts to a juice diet?

Clearly identify the reason or reasons for fasting. It’s okay if it’s as simple as “to feel good.” The idea here is that any actions we make will stand on stronger ground when we know why we’re doing them.

Plan Your Diet
While fasting on nothing but vegetable and fruit juices is a simple rule to follow, we benefit enormously through planning what our diet will consist of beforehand. A sample juice fast diet should incorporate your favorite juice blends while taking care to mix things up and eat a variety of foods.

To this end I’d suggest you incorporate in your diet greens, such as spinach, kale, and wheat grass, along with carrots, tomatoes, and your favorite fruits as staples to stock up on. Plan out an entire days worth of blends and then buy at least that much for many days so that you will a good stock available for your fast.

You’ll also appreciate having ginger on hand to vary the flavor of many of your blends.

Take Stock Of Your Kitchen Tools
Obviously you will need a juicer in order to complete this fast. Ideally a nice masticating juicer will work best, but even a food processor and juicer machine will do the trick. If you’ve never used a juicer before I’d advise you to purchase one and get comfortable using it before starting. However, they are a breeze to operate. You’ll quickly learn the only trick involved is to clean it as soon as you’re done using it!

Beyond this, you will need a good knife and a cutting board and that’s it!

Planning for Obstacles at Work and in your Social Life
How will you fast while at work and how will you deal with dinner invitations and being out in general? These are often the hardest parts of completing a fast. Ideally at work you could have access to a juicer to make fresh blends but of course this is not practical for many situations. In this situation you’d be best to prepare your foods before hand and bring them in tupperware cups to have on hand. The same goes for your social life – have your blends prepared. Better yet – go to a juice bar with some friends at least once during your fast!

Ready, Set, Juice!
Once you feel you’ve identified your reasons for fasting, planned your diet, made sure you have the right kitchen tools, and have planned for how to make it through any obstacles at work and in your social life, you are ready to go!

Let me suggest one last tip to make the most of your journey: keep a log or a journal of some kind and track your food and energy levels. This will make it easier after the fact to assess the diet and make the most of any future endeavors.

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The Secret to Beating Sugar Cravings

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Have you ever been tempted to cave-in and buy that candy bar at the grocery store checkout? Was it the same candy bar that you had easily passed by dozens of times before? If so, had it been a while since you last ate? Do not blame yourself and think that you are weak with no willpower. Your brain may be sabotaging you.

The Study

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California and Yale University has shown that when the glucose (sugar) levels in the blood drop, people are less able to control their desire for high-calorie foods.

Apparently the prefrontal cortex (front part of the brain) loves glucose. When blood glucose levels drop, the prefrontal cortex loses its ability to control an urgent need to eat. This urgent need is sent to it from the striatum. The striatum is inside the forebrain and acts as the interface between the evolved frontal lobes and the ancient areas of the brainstem.

When high-calorie foods are around and in sight, the body craves them even more. It is very difficult to fight the basic instincts of the brain. The study did suggest that the best way to fight this urge is to keep the blood’s glucose level even by eating healthy foods.

Beat Sugar Cravings

Maintaining consistent blood sugar levels is similar to following a diabetic diet. Diabetics closely monitor their intake of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. They also eat at regular intervals. This helps to keep the blood sugar from getting too high or too low.

  1. Eat regular meals and snacks. Three meals a day with snacks in-between will prevent blood sugar dips. Do not skip a meal because this will set your brain into action and it will have control over what you eat. Keep healthy snacks handy, like a granola bar in your desk drawer or car, to keep from getting to that starvation point.
  2. Eat complex carbohydrates. These include whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and legumes like beans, peas, and lentils. They are absorbed slower than simple carbohydrates like white sugar, fruit juice, candy, white flour, and any processed, refined sugars. Simple carbohydrates raise the blood sugar quickly and then it drops quickly.
  3. Eat foods with high fiber. It is digested slowly and regulates the blood sugar. Choose foods like whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
  4. Eat healthy fats and protein. These also are absorbed slowly. Good fats include oils like olive, peanut, and canola. Healthy protein can include fish as well as lean cuts of red meat, chicken, and pork.

The main key is to not let yourself get to the point where you are so hungry that your brain takes over and that candy bar at the grocery checkout is in line with the other items. Following these recommendations will not only beat sugar cravings, but will lead to an overall healthier lifestyle.

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5 Antioxidant Myths

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Many people claim that antioxidants are the answers to all of our health problems. Mort of them are setting something. Studies show, however, that antioxidants are not miracle cures for cardiovascular disease, weight loss or cancer. Some of the claimed health benefits are valid, others are far from it.

We may know the purpose of antioxidants and what they do, but do we fully understand what they are? Manufacturers would like to keep it this way; the less you know, the more likely you are to purchase products with general “health benefits.” Here are some myths surrounding antioxidants that we can debunk:

The Body Must Destroy Free Radicals

Free radicals are simply molecules within your body that cause mutation of DNA and play a role in conditions such as cancer, Parkinson’s and cardiovascular disease. However, free radicals are essential to life because they are the result of oxidation, a metabolic process that takes place within your body. For example, if you are sick, free radicals are shot onto the unhealthy bacteria by immune cells and will kill the bacteria to make you well again.

However, having a significantly high number of free radicals is unhealthy because your antioxidant defenses cannot keep up and leave you more prone to diseases, aging, and cell damage. Sun overexposure, pollutants and cigarette smoke can overload your body with free radicals and lead to serious health conditions.

All Antioxidants Are the Same

An antioxidant is technically any molecule or cell within your body that protects you from oxidation. While there are roughly 8,000 varieties of nutrients, vitamins, flavonoids and polyphenols in your body, they do not act the same way. You cannot take less of one vitamin and increase your dosage of another thinking that they all work similarly.

Some antioxidants can only fight against free radicals when certain conditions are met, while other types of antioxidants can only battle specific kinds of free radicals. Yet another difference, some antioxidants are only effective in certain areas of the cell itself.

Only Fruits and Vegetables Provide Antioxidants

While some people may assume that antioxidants only come from fruits and vegetables, the truth of the matter is that antioxidants can be found in grains, beans, seeds and nuts with the exception of refined grains. The refining process eliminates any antioxidants that are originally in the grain. Meats, eggs and dairy products can also contain antioxidants, depending on the animal and the plants and food it ate.

Antioxidants Can Cure Cancer

There is no direct evidence supporting the notion that antioxidants can cure cancer; an extremely limited number of trials have advanced long enough to study the effects of antioxidants on the disease. In one study, for example, the rate of men who had cancer were not statistically different between those receiving a placebo and others taking beta-carotene.

Antioxidants Can Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers concluded that methods other than taking antioxidants including vitamin E and beta-carotene are more effective at preventing heart disease and stroke. One study followed almost 40,000 healthy women, half of whom took vitamin E and the other half who took a placebo for a decade. The rate of cancer and heart disease were similar between the two groups, although there was a 24 percent decrease in how many women died from heart-related complications. However, beta-carotene showed no benefit in terms of protecting against stroke and cardiovascular disease.

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Healthy Snacking Tips

When you hear the word “snack” what do you think of?  For some, it means weight gain, unhealthy or just a something to avoid.  However, it should mean weight loss, healthy and something that everyone should fit into their diets.  With the rise of sugary and salty foods, it can be hard to choose healthy snacks.  But they can be avoided—and there are healthy ways to snack.

First of all, to avoid “over-snacking,” never go too long without eating.  This will ultimately cause you to overindulge in something you weren’t planning on eating that day—and chances are it’s not something healthy.  Your blood sugar drops when your body is starving so it begins to crave everything and anything.  Have a small snack in between meals (a good “snack time” is two hours after meals) to avoid this problem.

In order to get yourself to snack healthy, keep junk food out of eye sight.  Replace it with healthy food, such as fruit.  Put apples and bananas in a bowl on your counter or keep a carton of nuts on a shelf at work.  Making these small changes can significantly change your snacking habits.

The worst thing about snacks is that they often come in bags and boxes.  It becomes a problem because we eat while we are distracted; therefore we end up eating more than we had planned.  If you buy snacks that are packaged this way, take a serving size out, put it in a bowl or a plate and put the package away.  This will keep your serving sizes in check as well as your overall health.

Try to stay away from the “diet snacks” that are advertised so often these days.  Although they are low fat/low calorie, there is no way that they will keep you full for an adequate period of time.  You will find yourself reaching for more, possibly within minutes!  Instead, eat snacks that have the right combo of carbohydrates, protein and fat.  They will keep you satisfied and give you a boost of energy that you need to carry on your day.  Some examples of these kinds of snacks are:

  • A handful of dried fruit and nuts (i.e. raisins and almonds)
  • A fruit smoothie made with low-fat yogurt or milk
  • One tbsp peanut butter on whole-wheat crackers
  • Baby carrots dipped in hummus

It’s hard to believe, but the feeling of thirst is often mistaken for hunger.  This is a huge weight gain culprit that can easily be reversed.  Always remember to keep yourself hydrated by drinking water throughout the day.  Drink more when you sweat.  The more water you drink, the less you will want to snack.

Keep yourself away from snacks that contain trans fat.  Today, there are plenty of processed snacks out there.  The truth is that if it’s processed, it probably has trans fat.  Even just a little bit of trans fat can be harmful to your body, and it is recommended to not consume any at all.  The best way to avoid these snacks is by looking at food labels—if it has trans fat, don’t buy it!  Also, look in ingredient lists.  Manufacturers aren’t required to write “trans fat” on a food label if the food contains less than 5 grams of it.  Look for the words “hydrogenated oil” in the ingredient list to determine if there is even just a little trans fat in the food.

If you have a snack craving, but know you’re not hungry, go for a short (or long, if you feel like it!), brisk walk.  Studies show that doing so can curb cravings.  Also, don’t let your mind win.  Our minds tend to tell us that snacking will make us feel better or help us get something done, when in fact, this isn’t the case.  Listen to your body, instead of your mind no matter how good a snack sounds at a given time.

Keep in mind that healthy snacks should be staples in everyone’s diet—even if you’re trying to lose weight.    They help to keep our blood sugar in check and our stomachs from growling until meal time.  They help us meet vitamin and mineral goals and to keep us awake at work or school.  Never underestimate healthy snacks.

Brianna Elliott is a third year dietetics student and has grown a passion for nutrition through her years of studying.  In her spare time, you can find her running and spending time outdoors.  Brianna also spends her time slinging ink for ProbioticSmart.com – a leading internet supplier of Omega-Zyme – an enzyme supplement intended to be taken with snacks.

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The Side Effects of Diet Pills

If we want to take a pill to enhance weight loss, we’re inundated with choices. Yet the sad thing is, life is never as simple as popping a pill and watching the weight drop off. Unfortunately, putting foreign substances in our body is nearly always going to result in one or more unwanted side effects.

A diet pill that has gained a lot of publicity in recent years is one known by the name of Alli. Alli is available over the counter and is a less potent version of the prescription only drug Orlistat, or Xenical.

The drug operates by inhibiting the body’s ability to absorb fat. While this sounds all well and good in theory, any fat consumed has to come out somewhere; usually in the form of difficult or even impossible to control bowel movements. Pretty grim as side-effects come.

What’s more, we need some fats and unfortunately, Alli and friends are unable to distinguish between those that are bad, and those that are good. Consequently, dieters who continue using the drug for any length of time become undernourished and potentially deficient in a number of vitamins including A, D, E and K.

So what are the benefits?

The manufacturers of these drugs claim that you will lose 50% more weight than you would through dieting alone. A substantial amount (if true) but is that really worth the adverse effects? You’re still going to need to diet and exercise in order to gain any results, so why not just take a little longer and avoid nutrient deficiency and ‘please God let the world swallow me up right now’ levels of embarrassment?

The alternatives

There are a number of diet products that are derived from nature and from what we know, have no side-effects.

The acai berry for instance, is simply a fruit (though many of the supplements available contain extracts from the fruit, not the whole fruit). It has no special qualities except being remarkably high in fibre, vitamins and antioxidants.

It’s thought that the acai berry aids weight loss by making the body feel full more quickly and for longer (due to its fibre content) and by raising the metabolism and boosting energy levels (due to its vitamin content).

As it’s merely a humble fruit, acai berry side effects are non-existent (bar a small risk of vitamin overdose). However, there are many people who state it’s ineffective, and unlike Alli and other ‘chemical’ diet drugs, the acai berry has little scientific backing for its claims.

So what else is there?

You could always try ephedrine, also known as ephedra. These drugs do work well and they do so by reducing the appetite. Yet they also, are not without their side effects; in fact, if you thought the side effects of Alli were bad, think again.

They often increase blood pressure, meaning that those with an underlying heart condition become at great risk of heart failure and stroke.

However, consider the fact that these pills encourage you to eat very little, which in turn encourages your body to seek energy from your stored fat and your muscle (including your heart). The consequence of this is damage to the heart which then puts you in danger of the aforementioned; even if you were perfectly healthy beforehand.

You might also experience headache, back pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, acne and heart palpitations. Oh, and you’ll most likely get addicted to them. But that’s probably all water under the bridge when you consider you could die.

So what should I do?

Well there’s always good, old-fashioned diet and exercise. But if you’re really determined to take diet pills, be sure to do your research and weigh up the pros, cons and risks before you start popping pills.

You could choose the non-existent acai berry side effects, or you could choose downright embarrassing or just plain dangerous side effects. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but please, don’t take any drug, whether it’s over the counter or especially over the internet, without being fully informed on what it is and what it might do.

This article was written by Amy Fowler on behalf of Which Acai Berry? Amy is interested in health and fitness and related issues.

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