Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
Justin Bellas | Brisbane | Australia
Has worked in the Fitness Industry managing large health and
fitness clubs for 15 Years.
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Do you ‘Flexible Diet’? Or ‘IIFYM’ – “If it Fits Your Macros”?
Flexible Dieting, or IIFYM, is a great way to not feel restricted with your food.
You can be ‘Flexible’ with the food you eat.You can eat foods you enjoy!
But it doesn’t mean all you do is track your Calorie, or even Macro targets.
It doesn’t mean all you eat is Chocolate, Donuts, Burgers, chips, ice cream ‘as long as it fits your Macros’.
You need to still make sure you are eating a variety of foods, and making sure you’re getting your Micronutrients in as well as your Macronutrients!
Your overall ‘Diet’ should also include Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Nuts etc.
Why do I choose Flexible Dieting?
I don’t believe in demonizing food.
There is no ‘Bad Food or Good Food’.
It’s all just food.
It’s Just the QUANTITY of each types of food that you need to focus a bit on!
Metabolic Adaption
Metabolic Adaptation – This occurs when our bodies down-regulate certain metabolic processes (mostly in regards to our Energy Output).
When we are in a calorie deficit, our bodies try to preserve more Energy by not expending as much, or burning as much, energy throughout the day.
So let’s say for example, your maintenance calories are 2,000.
So for you to maintain your current body composition (To not gain, or lose any weight), you would need to consume 2,000 calories.
So to lose weight, you reduce your calories to say 1,700 and sit there for a few weeks until you notice that you’re not losing weight anymore.
Within that time frame, your body has down regulated.
You have stopped fidgeting as much, you have stopped blinking as much, you are subconsciously not moving as much.
This is your body’s way of preserving energy, until the point where now 1,700 Calories has you in not as much of a deficit anymore, or could be now your New maintenance calories.
So, you can now either increase your energy output (For example increasing Steps, introducing cardio), or you can reduce calories again.
Ideally, you do not want to play all of your cards at once and add in an hour of cardio each day, increase your steps and reduce your calories by 200-300.
Instead of taking that aggressive approach, try to stay ahead of your metabolism and slowly manipulate these variables to allow for not only a better body composition result, but also a sustainable result that isn’t going to affect your health and metabolism for the long term!
Article by Amanda Martin – www.amandamartinfitness.com.au
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Once you have mixed it up sit back and read on to discover why this green smoothie is going to help you achieve your goals…
As you can see, this nutritious smoothie contains a wide variety of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals.
Carbohydrates can be found in breads, pastas, fruit and vegetables and they are important for providing you with energy to get through the day or for the athlete to get through their workout.
Slow release carbs such as oatmeal & bran cereal (eaten in the right quantities and at the right times) can actually help you to burn fat!!! The banana and oatmeal that you are consuming in this green smoothie provide you with the perfect amount of carbs to be taken either for breakfast or directly post workout.
Protein is needed for muscle tissue repair, building of muscle mass, creating hormones and amino acids while regulating good immune function. Protein is found in meats, fish, tofu, low fat cheese, low fat milk, beans, nuts and legumes.
According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), we require between 1.2 grams and 2.2 grams per kilogram of bodyweight per day for muscle building.
This is of course in combination with hard training & surplus calorie consumption. If you do not wish to put on lean muscle aim for about 1/2 this amount.
The recommended amount of protein required for muscle growth is found in the above recipe in the form of either 6 egg whites or 1 ½.
The rest of the ingredients such as pomegranate, goji berries, acai berries and kale and other raw food all contain a plethora of vitamins & minerals necessary for overall health & well-being. This green smoothie will give you the absolute best start to the day and I can guarantee you will notice the health benefits.
Article By Justin Bellas – www.rawpowermeals.com.au
originally published on Raw Health Systems
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Not a day goes by where I don’t thank myself for making the change a year and a half ago. Making the change to get fit and healthy. It most certainly does not come overnight nor without hard work and discipline. You have to work for it, push yourself and trust the process. Be patient, consistent and determined and the results will follow.
Within the first 3 months of starting gym I managed to lose 10kg (67kg to 57kg) by being more mindful of my food consumption. From there, that became my maintenance weight for the next year. 2 months later I started online coaching with Sheoni who is a PT at World Gym Burpengary in which she introduced me into the ‘Flexible eating/ Macro Counting, which is such an amazing and healthy way to reach your goals without any food restrictions! It all comes down to your daily consumption no matter what your goal is. I learnt how to read nutrition labels and how to track my food. I gained so knowledge about what is in food and the main point I learnt is that CARBS ARE OUR BEST FRIEND. So many people believe carbs are bad and are the reason for fat gain…. as I said, your daily food intake is what determines your body/ physique goals. Raw Power Meals is a great approach if you need an ‘on-the-go’ meal, don’t like to meal prep or struggle to find time to meal prep or just like to try new things!!! Raw Power Meals provide their nutritional information for all meals which is a life saver and super convenient. This allows me to fit the meals into my macros/daily food tracking which makes life so much easier. Oh, and they’re meals are so fresh and extremely tasty! Jam packed with flavour and fulfilling portion sizes.
Training at World Gym Burpengary has been honestly so rewarding and inspiring. The friendships I have made at the gym is a huge highlight. Everyone is beyond super friendly and helpful. The beautiful members of the gym are always ready to help with anyone that reaches out and are inspiring to watch.
Fitness is the most rewarding and therapeutic journey one can follow. Never make exercise a chore, make exercise your happiness and stress reliever. Fitness is your way to a great start to a healthy and and happy life. Your health and well-being should be your priority. Exercise boosts your brain power, energy levels and overall happiness. Being fit and healthy is not a fad or trend…. it’s a lifestyle …. the best lifestyle! Anything is possible if you believe, work hard, stay consistent and be patient. Stick to the plan and you will feel and see the amazing results you desire.
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Can I have Carbs after 6pm?
An old myth that is still believed in this day and age (as I am asked this question more times than I thought possible), is that eating carbs past a certain time will ‘make you store more fat’, or ‘not lose weight’, and this is simply not true!
Weather you eat a bowl of Pasta that is 300 Calories at 6am, or 6pm, it is still 300 Calories.
Firstly, Carbs are not bad for you!
If your goal is weight loss, you do not have to avoid carbs.
Just make sure that your total Calories have you in a deficit, because at the end of the day, the total Calories you consume will dictate if you lose weight.
The Macro breakdown will just determine how you feel on said Calories.
Please remember this.
The caloric value of Carbohydrate dense foods does not change because it is past a certain time of day.
As long as those carbs you are consuming past 6pm are totalled in to your daily Calories and you’re not consuming over them, then go nuts.
Have that bowl of pasta!
Article by Amanda Martin – www.amandamartinfitness.com.au
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