Nutrition

OK big subject! A very important one too. I'm not really sure how to approach it so will just post what I know or have learnt so far. There will be more posts about this. I am not a nutritionist. I am also a fat bastad. I am changing though :)

Protein
This is my number one priority when I look at food now. My body needs at least approximately 100g of it per day. Now that could be 6 protein shakes or 3 healthy meals plus supplements.

Protein is gives you long term energy, it feeds and heals your muscles. If it's not used though your body will store it as fat so balance it out with your goals or work rate.

For growth the rule of thumb seems to be 2g of protein per kilo of body weight. I am not trying to grow, just the opposite so I am actually taking less than 1g per kilo right now. As things balance out I will probably reach 1g as to get any smaller than 100kg would mean a different person writing this blog :) That puts me into The Rock territory just as an idea.

Fibre
This is a tricky one for me as I suffer with my guts. To much fibre can make for a miserable couple of days. Therefore I don't really factor this into my diet as a necessity. To be honest I actually look for low or normal fibre level foods. Roughage is a killer for me. If your gut can handle it though get it in you!

Carbohydrates
These are not bad. You need them. I personally do not need a lot of them but I have found that I do well when I have day a 60% / 40% split protein/carb intake. Carbs give you short term energy. Think sweets, fuzzy drinks, bread, rice etc. They fill you up for a short time.

Supplements
These take many forms. From pharmaceutical like packaging to lightning bolts and charging bulls all over the tub! I go for the more reserved products right now. I'm not looking to get super pumped, I want to reduce my fat and increase my lean muscle.

I'm personally using:

PHD Diet Whey - good tasting protein shake with added dietary ingredients such as green tea and CLA

PHD CLA - don't ask me to spell this one. Look it up :) it's an acid that is in your gut. It keeps food processing in your belly longer by stopping it entering your bowel to soon. I can not extol the virtues of this little capsule enough for those that snack a lot. I take three a day with main meals. I just do not fancy a snack now!

USN Diet Fuel - another good product. I think it's mainly low GI and does not contain the extracts that the PHD Diet Whey does. It tastes good though like a runny mousse!

Well that's about it for the main nutrition concerns I have personally. Let me know if you have any comments or concerns.