Absorption vs Utilization
Pro-fans, there has been a great amount of debate on how much protein you should take in one sitting. I think it’s important to understand the absorption rate and utilization on certain proteins from food or protein shakes.
Let’s start with protein shakes.
Many of you know that whey (isolate) is the fastest way to absorb protein, but the efficacy of taking 30 grams or so of protein depends on how your body will utilize it in your digestive system. With protein shakes, you can absorb about 10 grams of protein per hour, while with whole foods your body can absorb 2-5 grams per hour. But this can also vary depending on how your body breaks it down through your digestive tract. (This is where your body breaks it down and takes the Essential Amino Acids your body needs to grow.) This is different for everyone, we are all in different shapes and sizes, so saying your body will use 40-50-60 grams of protein in one sitting can be a matter of debate. But one thing we know is that everyone is different and we have to calculate the amount of protein we need to take.
I get asked all the time, how much should I take?
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Recovery Time
Pro-Fans,
First, I’d like to say that I hope everyone is reaching their goals. Do not get discouraged by any means if you are lagging. You have the ability to make the changes in your life when it comes to a healthy life style. So today, I’ll discuss muscle recovery, supplements, pre- and post-workout supplements, joint support and how to prevent injury.
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Pro-Fans Q’s and A’s
Hey Pro-Fans, I asked what our fans had questions about concerning workout, diet, health, and supplementation and I received a pretty good amount of feedback. I picked a few to write about and will continue to do so.
I want to thank Anthony Delgaudio, John J. Carucci, and Mike Rollo. I will continue to go through the list and just keep writing.
Q: I’m just starting out. How do I go about it? Continue Reading » Pro-Fans Q’s and A’s
Let’s Make it Happen…GOALS!
Pro-Fans!
Its been a while since I have written something for my blog … but here we go.
January came and went, and many people have made it their resolution/goal to workout, eat healthy, and enjoy life more. I hope we were all honest with ourselves and kept the goal achievable. I see it in my gym, usually the first couple of weeks my gym is packed to the point where I say to myself this won’t last! This year has been different … a lot more people have joined for different reasons and are sticking to it! Here are a few questions I have been getting:
I’m trying to lose weight/get leaner how do I go about it?
The one thing I recommend is planning your week out to do cardio and preparation of your meals in advance. Don’t let “I don’t have time to do cardio” or “I don’t have time to cook” be an excuse because what you’re doing is cheating yourself. Once you get in a groove of doing this in repetition mode you’ll see that you’ll do it without thinking at times. Then it becomes a normal habit and a healthy one.
What do I eat to get leaner?
Common sense is definitely a big plus. You have no idea how many times I get the question, “Can I still have my sweets?” NO, my trainer doesn’t say to me, “Sure Doug, eat your sweets because that will get you to your goal faster.”
Protein: Eat your basic egg whites, chicken, tuna, fish, and beef in many different styles of servings.
Carbs: Oatmeal, potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, whole wheat bread, and much much more!
Diet doesn’t mean you have to fear eating. Mix it up, this is where you can add spices and get creative with healthy meals.
Which supplements should I take?
There are many supplements out there to take. I’ll give some examples of which ones that have worked well with many people I hear from:
Ultimate Definition Stack http://bit.ly/bOtY6T
Elite Diet Support Stack http://bit.ly/9kpE0D
Brand New Zycor http://bit.ly/AaIMsf
You can even try this stack: 7 keto http://bit.ly/f3BgzJ, CLA and Betastax http://bit.ly/zExBWF
Remember! These supplements will work and complement your diet if you stick to a regimen or workout plan.
Can I still get bigger while cutting up?
This is the question I get after, “How do I (or can I) lose weight?”
You have to remember when losing weight you may be lowering the caloric / carbs intake that you normally have when bulking up, BUT it is still possible to maintain the illusion that you have grown due to getting rid of the body fat. YES you can. Here’s a few suggestions you can take to cut and to add muscle to your physique:
Elite Diet Support Stack http://bit.ly/9kpE0D
Forslean http://bit.ly/lspsrx
AndroCept http://bit.ly/hm6nQO
In studies, carnitine has helped with fat loss and promotes growth!
Remember Pro-Fans to keep focused and you will get to your goal. The only person in your way can sometimes be YOU … NO ONE ELSE. When you point the finger as an excuse the thumb is always pointing back at you. January may have been a time to reflect on what you promised yourself but make February the month to actually hit it hard with your workouts/diet/discipline.
If you have any questions please free to ask or post on our Facebook
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Ryan Demonstrates The Perfect Pushup
Dinnertime!
Hey ProSource fans,
Keep all those recipes coming in and help all of us reach our goals for daily eating. The next meal we’ll address is the 5th meal. For many of us, this is the dinner time meal and having your regular chicken/beef/tuna with your complex carbs such as brown rice, baked potato, and greens is ideal. This meal is very important in that it’s one of the last “food” meals we’ll have for the day, and we have to make this clean as possible. This is the time we all tend to wind down and for many this is the time we have to be wary of. We have to watch because we can put on unwanted weight. The night time is one of the worst time for many, including myself, so being strict is the name of the game.
Need some ideas? Check out this recipe for a TUNA BURGER
Make sure to visit the ProSource.net Recipe Index for more ideas on how to add variety into your weekly meal plans.
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Of course, sharing isn’t a one-way street, and we’re always looking for reasons to shower our workout-warrior friends with gift cards, goodies, and other freebies. Check the ProSource.net Facebook page every day, and be sure to participate in these fun weekly promotions:
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Training a Future UFC Champion
I hope everyone tuned into Spike TV to see my client Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch manhandle Kendall “Da Sypder” Grove! This was a big win for The Barbarian with his Middleweight Debut. The fans were impressed with Tim’s new figure at 185lbs (including UFC President Dana White). We worked incredibly hard implementing different nutrition and supplementation to get The Barbarian to a powerhouse at middleweight. We used a ton of ProSource supplements to get the Barbarian to look the way he did. We always want to thank all of our fans for the support and will promise to keep working hard to make a real run at the title. Many of my new ProSource followers were asking how I got acquainted with UFC fighter Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch. How do a bodybuilder and UFC fighter train together and be beneficial for one another with their methodologies and styles with training/dieting? This blog entry is going to be dedicated to the dynamic synergy which makes Tim and I a nasty and unique force. Continue Reading » Training a Future UFC Champion
