Recent content by Benny85

Pre-Workout: Select a complex carbohydrate and protein source (for example, brown rice + chicken breast). Post-Workout: Select a simple carbohydrate and protein source (for example, banana + whey protein). Pre-Workout you want to provide sufficient energy whilst you are exercising, and...

I have been making my way through the 'Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle' e-book by Tom Venuto, and have been applying the knowledge I have learned into developing a personalised exercise and nutrition program. However, I am uncertain of various issues (related mostly to nutrition) and am worried...

I think you should be trying to avoid foods that contain both simple carbohydrates (sugar) and fat in the same serving (especially if you are trying to lose bodyfat). Don't try to justify eating them when you get a craving, simply eat an alternative like an apple and some almonds.

Thanks, I will do some more research and see what I can come up with. I have been doing a bit more reading, and I am considering exchanging the simple carbohydrate in meal three (the orange) for a complex carbohydrate (such as brown rice), the simple carbohydrate in meal four (the apple) for a...

Do you mean the ratio of carbohydrates/fat/protein? I would not be able to accurately estimate this, as I have based the plan on 'portions' (to avoid confusion). I am open to suggestions on how I should do this though. Thanks for you reply. :)

You don't think that H.I.I.T on an empty stomach is a good idea? I can understand that the main benefit of H.I.I.T is the calorie expenditure after performing the exercise, so in theory you should not need to perform it on an empty stomach, but most authors seem to advise against this. Have...

Hello everyone, I am beginning a twelve (12) week cutting cycle at the start of next week (01/08/2005), and I was hoping that you would help me improve the nutritional program I will be following. I am confident that I am on the right track in relation to the exercise (aerobic and resistance)...