You wake up on race day full of excited anticipation for the road ahead, dreaming of a personal best and glad that the months of treadmill running are behind you. However, there is a slight doubt in the back of your mind; you can’t quite put your finger on it. Have you prepared … Read more
Step 5: Add back phase From day 16 onwards you eat on a 6:1 day ratio, i.e. you eat as per boot camp for 6 days and can have a cheat meal every 7th day at 6pm. Put all the cheat food you want to eat on the table, eat it and as soon as … Read more
Step 4: Cheat day This little trick was taught to me by Charles Poliquin. On day 15 of the boot camp eat what you like all day. Organised cheating is part of the plan, it aids the weight loss process and allows you the freedom to enjoy food without feeling guilty and stops you from … Read more
Dr Briffa points to some research that shows that it is a myth that a vegetarian diet is healthier for you than a diet containing meat=> http://www.drbriffa.com/2011/01/07/question-marks-raised-over-the-vegetarian-diet/
Step 3: Determine your optimal animal protein intake Protein is essential for weight loss. Eating protein releases a chemical in your stomach called peptide YY (PYY) that reduces hunger. Protein is also more thermogenic than fat and carbs, meaning it causes you to burn more calories. Here is a guide to how much protein to … Read more
Step 2: 2-week boot camp phase For 14 days eat like a caveman – if it doesn’t run, swim or fly and it’s not green – don’t eat it! After the initial 14 days this will be the foundation of your eating plan with a little more variety from other food groups for a balanced … Read more
Here is a sneak preview of our brand new updated “6 week fat loss programme”. We have added a multi media component with videos, podcasts and a digital workbook. With more exercises and updated nutrition information we feel this course is the best of its kind on the market. When we make this available, very … Read more
Step 1: Do the HCL test and take fish oil This is described in detail in my forth-coming book “The little book of nutrition tips” but safe to say most people are somewhat deficient in HCL and by supplementing your diet you will improve digestion and absorption of nutrients for fat loss. Take 1g of … Read more
Here are some great tips from Dr Briffa, much along the lines i think about nutrition. http://www.drbriffa.com/2010/12/24/my-nutritional-christmas-wish-list/
Article from Dr Mercola -Exercise increases telomere length http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/12/24/a-fountain-of-youth-in-your-muscles.aspx
Mitochondria tests Mitochondria are the energy producing furnaces of the body’s cells. Fats, carbohydrates and proteins can be metabolised to produce the body’s energy molecule called ATP. ATP (ADP+P) is shuttled across the mitochondrial membrane by translocator (TL) proteins in to the cytosol where is produces energy, ADP is then taken back in to the … Read more
Testing for heavy metals If you think you have metal toxicity you can look beyond a hair mineral analysis, which is commonly used. There are two tests that may be of use. First you can look at the red-cell form of the glutathione S-transferase enzyme (GST). GST is a family of enzymes that conjugates a … Read more