What’s the deal with all this GMO talk?

This is a series of posts, to help raise awareness of the current threat to our food supply.  This first post will summarize the agenda at hand, and what we can do.  The posts that follow it will detail each topic of discussion.  I will provide plenty of links and information for you to research on your own.  I feel 100% that this is a HUGE issue that must be addressed at once.  Please explore the links provided in the post.

Hello,

Beez in peez, I must apologize for my absence.  Fear not, as it was for good reason.  As you can see by this post (and fellow facebookers have seen) I have been all over this topic lately.  I’m pretty pissed.

The truth is, I have some disturbing news to report.  I have read so much, and have looked into so many things..it is borderline obsessed.  Ok, it is…

Anyhow, we need to discuss a topic that is an issue for EVERY HUMAN alive.  What we are here to discuss is FOOD….again. But wait, this time it is different. It is not about carbs, proteins, or just basic food in general.  Even tho I do not agree with people eating junk food, it is going to happen.  And even though I am aware of the crap in products that boast health claims, such as high in fiber or great source of anything…I know not everyone has the time or energy to put  into all of this.

I am here to help.

And really, why should they?  We have ‘people’ in place for this.  And if you eat a certain amount of calories per day and make sure you get your RDA of all your vitamins and what not..you’re ‘healthy’.  I even stay away from red meat and get a good portion of my protein from soy products.  I don’t have to eat factory meat and I get protein, great!  I mean, if you eat raw veggies, organic or not, frozen, or your fruit is in a can, or frozen or fresh…as long as i keep my calories down and get what I need (RDA)… I am doing better than average people.  Right??

**buzzer sound** WRONG!

But this time I am going to show some sympathy…I will admit, it is NOT your fault.

Mike, get to the damn point already, we got shit to do…  Ok, Ok…we are here to talk about GMO and GE (food) Genetically Modified Organisms and Genetically Engineered food.

Don’t gasp, and dismiss this as just another rant.  I must admit, I didnt agree with it…but I didn’t understand the issues.  All I knew was ‘processed and refined foods’ were usually packed with sugars and make you fat.  It is much worse than I previously thought.  GMO? Isn’t that how they make fake fruits and clone animals? Ummm…not exactly.

Let me explain.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are the result of laboratory processes which artificially insert foreign genes into the DNA of food crops or animals. Those genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans. Although banned by food manufacturers in Europe and elsewhere, the FDA does not require any safety evaluations.   Most Americans say they would not eat GMOs if labeled, but the U.S. does not require labeling. GMOs are not safe, but have been in the food supply since 1996 and are now present in the vast majority of processed foods in the US.

Before we get started, I would like you to understand I have read and searched all sorts of angles. One video or article leads to many references, that lead to many other references.  We, as a public, and as a money spending consumer, do not know as much as we should.

3 key points concern me the most.

1. Public Ignorance: We are either too busy, or just don’t care.  Or more than likely, we have been lied to and deceived by the very same people put in place to protect us.  OK, maybe not lied to per se…but definitely not given the attention we deserve.  Most people aren’t even aware of vetoes being placed on GMO labels.  Arnold vetoes RAW MILK, Mandatory Clone Labeling It is flat out shocking how much people don’t understand, or care to understand.  I will explain why you should. 

2.  The past, and the money trail. The disturbing past of this company leading the charge is enough to warrant suspicion to begin with.  Also, if you follow the revolving door between companies and the FDA (your protectors) you will find out it is nothing short of good ol politics.  This time, they’re fuckin with our food.  No you di-int!

Here is the latest FDA leader, Michael Taylor. Here is a disturbing article about some of his work. Notice the part about helping Africa out.  If you do some research on BT cotton in India, you’ll find out the last time we did this it didn’t go so well.  Oh yeah, hes also the Milk Man…remember the whole rBST or rBHG issue? Just do a simple search on it.  It’ll be fun.  There is plenty of others I will briefly cover in the coming posts.

Monsanto Company is the corporation (extension of the FDA, cough, cough)leading this whole thing.  Started in 1901 as a chemical company, the makers of Round Up, and named Forbes company of the year in 2009.  If you have time, feel free to check out some of the remarkable things they’ve manage to put together…such as Agent Orange, and DDT.  Follow the money far enough and you’ll find them all over the making of the sweeteners that are widely debated.

3.  We just do not know, and neither do they. The numerous negative reports on this stuff (world wide) and the lack of attention it gets in the US.  In The Europe Union, labeling is mandatory. (Q 14) Many companies such as McDonalds stopped using GMO in EU…but they have no problem doing it here.   There has not been any extensive studies done on it (regarding humans) and instead, the FDA continues to accept studies done by the ‘industry’.    Skeptical scientist all over the world have spoken out about this and have asked to be shown ’scientifically’ how it is safe…only to be dismissed as a fear monger.  They have agreed the connection between increase of allergies amongst other things cannot be dismissed without further testing.  Still Monsanto goes ahead with Beet Sugar and Bio Tech Wheat.

Here is one take on why it is NOT safe to go non GMO. Notice the ‘damages’ food companies may face.  Food companies? Eff off!

Food allergies on the rise. They hardly, if ever, do organic testing to GMO in food allergies.

The complexity of it all:

To be honest, I cannot explain with confidence how this works.  However, Ive done plenty of reading and watching lately.  I have much more to talk about, INCLUDING WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT, starting with the non-GMO shopping guide.

This is an article of 20 Questions on GMO food, found on the WHO website.  Note Q8 as it states GM foods and their safety should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and that it is not possible to make general statements on the safety of all GM foods.”  but they go on to say all foods on the market have been tested and do not pose a danger. They continue with..    “Continuous use of risk assessments based on the Codex principles and, where appropriate, including post market monitoring, should form the basis for evaluating the safety of GM foods.”

There have been plenty of ‘post market’ issues that need to be addressed now…at the very least, proper labeling.

For now, I have some great videos below that will greatly explain this matter better than I can.  However, I challenge you to do your own research on this.  I found this article that sums the video up below in text.

I DO RECOMMEND FINDING TIME TO WATCH THESE.

http://www.vimeo.com/6575475

If you watched the video above, you’ll hear him mention this video below.  The World According to Monsanto.  It is another long one, but well worth watching.  This video goes in depth about Monsanto’s past, and the recent issues they have been involved in…including the BT cotton issue in India.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6262083407501596844

Beez in peez, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you watch these videos or at the very least…explore the links I have provided. I know this is allot to take in at one time, but you must get the full understanding of the issue.  Do not let these people risk your health because they want to protect their marketing abilities.

Please do not act like this is not your problem. You must understand that this is widely used in processing, oils, feed for animals that produces our meat, milk, eggs, cheese, and other daily items. They are now working with beets to make sugar, and wheat to make biotech wheat. Second, these people are DECIDING FOR US and basically with the lack of testing, and labeling, and vetoes, they are doing a good job in showing that money and politics are much more important than ensuring we are safe if we use this stuff long term.

I have much more info on this and it will follow in more posts, but I strongly suggest you also visit this website below for more education and consumer action information.

So what can we do?  Start by being a conscious shopper.  Money is most important to these people.  Second, share this with as many people as you can.  Almost everyone has heard about this issue, but not many understand it…at all.

Responsible Technology.

Be strong!  Remember, if you continue to eat healthy, real food…you can minimize any issues.

If you continue to believe what packages tell you on the front, but don’t look into the real ingredients…then I can’t really be much help on this.  I will be in touch, keep killlin it!

-Mike.

PS:  I will be beastin’ it up again soon.  The shoulder is recovering and im ready to roll!

Everyday Harmless Food

Good morning, its time for a healthy breakfast…don’t worry…you’re KIDS will eat it!  Or however that commercial went with the cereal.  Wasn’t it KIX or something?

Anyhow, a few more rules for food…once again, all info is found in Michael Pollan’s book, Food Rules.

1. Avoid cereals as breakfast, and ALWAYS avoid cereals that change the color of your milk.

We all had a favorite cereal, and always loved the sweet taste of the milk after turned to chocolate milk or some weird greenish color from the lucky charms.  Up until early 2009, I was a cereal at midnight type of guy.

I try to avoid ‘cereal meals’ completely now…and I still think oatmeal is a much better option if you need that much energy in one bowl.

2.  Avoid ‘poser” foods.  You may prefer to call them ‘food substitutes’ but it’s just another test tube experiment put into food like form.

Think..margarine, sweeteners, and egg substitutes.  It’s fake food.  I will allow you to research your favorite substitutes on your own time.

3.  Do NOT eat ‘As Seen on TV’ Foods.  In other words; foods that have their own commercials.

This ‘usually’ holds true for fitness items as well.  Anyways…the reason is simple.  Real food producers (farmers) do not have a budget to advertise.  There are a few exceptions such as the egg commercials, and other farmer union ones.  There aren’t many of these at all.

A few that come to mind…It aint eazy being cheezy. Cheetos.  Bet you can’t eat just one.  Also, the stupid oreo commercials.  Coke and Pepsi out the ying yang.  According to my TV, almost every breakfast cereal is good for you.  I think Taco Bell recently came out with a ‘diet menu’ and is now advertising it like crazy.  Hot chicks advertising chips, or burgers.  Fun loving, healthy looking, straight A student type kids- drinking all sorts of JUICES.  It’s colored sugar water, folks.  Read the damn ingredients.

Keep it real.

-Mike.

PS: Check out some of our favorite TV products…in sugar quantity at the link below.

http://www.sugarstacks.com/

A few simple FOOD RULES

Most of this post comes from information found in the book written by Michael Pollan, titled FOOD RULES.

Slowly but surely, I intend to change my eating habits for good.  I must admit, it is hard to change so many years worth of habits…not to mention, educate myself as much as possible on the types of foods available.  (the manufacturers will not do that for you)

Yes, it is overwhelming…and NOBODY is going to be perfect.  I don’t give a shit what they say, everyone has faults and fuck ups.  The idea is to make them ‘treats or cheats’ in moderation.  Another side note; moderation is not ‘a little everyday’.

I am currently doing plenty of ‘reading, research, and personal experiments on myself…and doing the best I can to find ‘real food’ readily available.

Let us start off with a few basic rules I will work on to make a constant habit.

Please note; I am not even close to being smart enough to make these ‘rules’ up.  I highly recommend you purchasing “Food Rules” which is easy to read, simple to understand, and sticks to a few basic rules….it is written by Michael Pollan.  It’s a paperback, and will run you about $11.  This book will soon be a part of all my beez in peez reading arsenal.  I got mine at Borders, but im sure a search of Google will yield you many purchasing option.

On with a few of the rules.  This first one is not from the book, but I think it needs to be repeated…LOUDLY.

1.  Eat MORE fruits and vegetables.

Let us worry about it being organic once we learn to eat more fruits and vegetables.   I repeat, EAT MORE fruits and vegetables.  Unless you are already highly skilled at this, it is safe to say you probably need to double your daily fruits and vegetables intake.  I repeat, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES…not grains and flour.  Once you can eat them, then begin looking for a farmers market or organic CA grown products.

2.  Avoid packages.

Of course you’ll need packages for a few items… and i guess you can count an egg carton a ‘package’…but I am more referring to the frozen, microwavable, crackers and cookies type of packages.  Guess what?  Fresh fruits and vegetables usually don’t come in a package!

3.  If it has more than 5 ingredients…BEWARE.

Adding to this rule; If you’ve never heard of the ingredients, or wouldn’t use them at home…avoid them.  Have you ever used cellulose, maltodextrin, or all types of phosphates and gums…whatever the fuck those are, to cook at home?  I highly doubt it.  For example, butter is real butter…margarine is a bunch of fake chemicals.  Wouldn’t you think bread should just contain either flour or wheat flour? HAAAA!!  Go grab your bread now, ill wait.  You’re going to be shocked to find out how much SHIT is in that $1 loaf of bread you thought was a great deal.  All chemicals designed to preserve shelf life and make a bigger profit.

4. REAL food is more expensive.

So, I understand ‘times are tough’ and nobody has a bunch of money to spend on healthy food.  BUT…here is the but, with whole, real. healthy food…it takes less to feel ‘full and satisfied’ and I won’t even get into the medical costs associated with poor eating habits.  You will have to shop more, because real food dies faster than bulk packs of frozen items from Costco..so stop making excuses and shop more.  REAL FOOD DIES FASTER.

I, personally, shop at a few stores looking for the best values.  I will buy meat and freeze it if needed, and I also frequent the ‘discount’ rack at all the stores I visit.  Most items will be expiring in the next few days, but the discount is worth the trouble of cooking them right away.

In our society today, we have put too much emphasis on quantity over quality.  The ’savings’ is passed on to the consumer with plenty of health issues to go with it.

You may have to cut back on some other things, such as; bar trips, vacations, material items, movies, eating out, golf, getting your hair and nails done weekly, and other various leisure activities.  BUT…here is another BUT...I still think it’s hilarious, well, actually sad, that you would say you cannot afford to eat like this…but spend at least one night a week drinking at a bar. Or a couple hundred bucks on a purse or a new hair-style.  $8-10 for a drink is OK? But a few extra bucks for real food is not? C’mon!

I will continue to post about food rules and ideas in the next few posts to come.

People, FOOD is  the missing key is. Don’t look to me for some super hero workout that’s going to allow you to eat whatever you want.   And please, do not blame me for your lack of results…which is caused by your lack of effort.  And yes, you may be young and have no issues with the shit substances we now call food….but you will, eventually.  Poor eating and lack of exercise will make you FAT…if it has not already, and it will eventually make you very unhealthy. Take a look back down your bloodline right now…think….any weird diseases or genetic issues in your family? Diabetes, heart issues, obese relatives, bone issues, cancers, etc?

In the book, Food Rules, the author says, “It is better to pay the grocer, than to pay the doctor.”

Go buy the book.

-Mike.

Food is Fuel III: The final note.

So, beastola, WTF do we do?

Well, here is my whole take on all the food and crap going on out there.  First off, I am still learning…we all are.  I just choose to give you the info right away so you can research it for yourself.

Here are some immediate changes I have already made.

1.  NO more sweet & low, period.

2.  Use real, organic butter.

3.  No oils, not even olive oil.

4.  No more soy containing protein powders.

5.  I am avoiding foods that contain most of the fake sugars or hydro oils, which is about 90% of products out there!

6.  No more lowfat or non-fat milk.

7. More nuts.

8.  Less protein in my diet.  Most of my focus will be good natural fats, and a quality source of carbs.

9.  All rice or beans are made at home and pre-soaked overnight….at the very least.

10.  All animal products from ‘Drug Free- Grass Fed’ animals.

This has not been easy, to say the least.  Most supermarkets (even the ones with healthy names) carry products that have become very good at deceiving the public.  Labels are made different.  Genetically modified products are not being disclosed.  It seems like if it is organic, and real…the label will tell you 199 times because its just not common.  And, of course, the price will be much higher.

That brings us to the other problem, the price.  Times are tough!  But…if we continue to demand more and more of it and the other shit doesn’t sell, they must fill the shelves with better foods. By ignoring the problem and blaming other things, and getting excited because some super freak chicken is on sale…we are only contributing to the poison.

Just imagine if everything you ate was no longer REAL anymore.  Every single meal contained some type of scientific modification to it.  And, no, I do not mean pasteurizing milk, or removing bacteria from foods.  Whatever…that is normal.  Pumping a cow or chicken full of super growth hormones is not.  Side question;  for you gym rats, why are steroids ’so BAD’ to take directly? But, it’s ok for us to consume them thru animals and animal products…do we not filter them out thru or internal organs anyhow?

I challenge you to do some of your own research on these ‘additives’ given to our animals….read into the ingredients.  If taking steroids is dangerous for us, then I don’t want any animals to take them either…especially before I eat it!

For you veggies…don’t give me that shit either…you eat plenty of dairy products and they all come from the same ‘over juiced’ cow that I eat.  Your grains are toxic, your flour is sugar, and soy is flat out dangerous if eaten on a regular basis.  I won’t even get into the fertility issue this type of diet causes.  All this shit creates estrogen…and that turns you into a pussy.  Guys, estrogen eats muscle…ladies, estrogen stores and promotes body fat.

I said it before, I am not a nutritionist and advise you to do some research…oh wait, you’re too busy.  So busy that you’re willing to ‘trust’ this sick industry to feed your kids.

8 out of 10 people will say these crackers which boasts “wheat cracker” and “high in fiber” on the box, as healthy.  Ingredients: soy bean oil, hydronated corn oil, high fructose corn syrup, and that’s all I need to see…

Or a certain cereal that says ‘Good source of vitamin D’ and it is less than 10% of your daily recommendation.  Here’s a tip; get your big ass outside once in a while and you will get some natural vitamin D!!  Oh but wait, a little sun will cause cancer and your cock to fall off…or your boobs to get tied in knots.

Anyhow, this is probably the last you’ll hear of this topic from me…for a while.  This type of stuff makes people angry, and I can’t afford to lose anymore business.  Not to mention, I AM NOT A NUTRITIONIST.  This is all my opinion from research done by others…much smarter than me.

I am sorry, but you did it to yourself.  Stop accepting allergies, colds, flus, genetic issues, and other shit as common things and dig deeper into the problem.  We are turning farms into science experiments…we are the guinea pigs.

QUESTION reasons, look up words, look into companies and how your foods are processed.  I think it was Paul Chek who said, ‘the biggest myth in the fitness industry is that just because people look good in the mirror…that means they are healthy’.

Do you even care what your kids eat?  Just because it is ‘legal’ and sold in grocery stores doesn’t make it good.  The big household names are lying to us on a daily basis, and it pisses me off!

I am done with this now.  Have fun.

-Mike.

PS:  The hot chick on the Special K box….does not eat Special K.

PS2:  Yes, other societies live off grains, rice and beans…but they also process and ‘detox’ it much better than we do.

PS3: All of your ‘fitness’ gyms, push this shit like hotcakes! Most even have a certain brand they are ‘contracted’ with.

Food is Fuel…not poison. Part II

Here we visit some common ‘tips’ or Myths…being tossed around by many in the food industry.

On a side note; did you know Donald Rumsfeld had plenty to do with aspartame being approved…after studies showed it was dangerous?  Interesting…

Anyhow, on with the show…

Myth: Heart disease in America is caused by consumption of cholesterol and saturated fat from animal products.

Truth: During the period of rapid increase in heart disease (1920-1960), American consumption of animal fats declined but consumption of hydrogenated and industrially processed vegetable fats increased dramatically. (USDA-HNI)

Myth: Animal fats cause cancer and heart disease.

Truth: Animal fats contain many nutrients that protect against cancer and heart disease; elevated rates of cancer and heart disease are associated with consumption of large amounts of vegetable oils. (Fed Proc July 1978 37:2215)

Myth: To avoid heart disease, we should use margarine instead of butter.

Truth: Margarine eaters have twice the rate of heart disease as butter eaters. (Nutrition Week 3/22/91 21:12)

Myth: Asians consume large amounts of soy foods.

Truth: Average consumption of soy foods in Japan and China is 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) per day. Asians consume soy foods in small amounts as a condiment, and not as a replacement for animal foods.

Myth: Soy foods are good for your sex life.

Truth: Numerous animal studies show that soy foods cause infertility in animals. Soy consumption enhances hair growth in middle-aged men, indicating lowered testosterone levels. Japanese housewives feed tofu to their husbands frequently when they want to reduce his virility.

Myth: Limit Cholesterol and drink non fat milk. (note: for weight loss, milk is not a good option)

Truth: Dietary cholesterol contributes to the strength of the intestinal wall and helps babies and children develop a healthy brain and nervous system. Foods that contain cholesterol also provide many other important nutrients. Only oxidized cholesterol, found in powdered milk and eggs, contributes to heart disease. Powdered milk is added to 1% and 2% milk.

Eggs are nature’s perfect food, providing excellent protein, the gamut of nutrients and important fatty acids that contribute to the health of the brain and nervous system. Americans had less heart disease when they ate more eggs. Egg substitutes cause rapid death in test animals.

Myth: Eat 6-11 servings of grains per day

Truth:  Most grain products are made from white flour, which is devoid of nutrients. Additives in white flour can cause vitamin deficiencies. Whole grain products can cause mineral deficiencies and intestinal problems unless properly prepared.

I do realize this forces me to re-think many of my food selections, and recommendations…more on that on the next post!

-Mike.

PS:  All this info and much, much, more can be found by using the following links.

http://www.westonaprice.org/What-s-Wrong-with-Politically-Correct-Nutrition.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/Myths-Truths-About-Nutrition.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/Myths-Truths-About-Soy.html

New Beast10: Nutrition is fuel. Part 1

New Beast10, fuel edition.

So, we have plenty of different diet plans, outlines, shakes, microwave meals, point systems, bars, supplements, powders, etc..  So much different shit out there is it insane!

I am going to go ahead and try to eat ‘real food’ for a change.  For your own research, I suggest you visit www.westonaprice.org and read up.

I will do this as a 30 day experiment and see how I feel, and what the body results are.  Please remember, I am also ‘resting’ and my workouts will be limited to light cardio activity and maybe some bands and light (2-10#) dumbbells for rehab purposes.

For one, I do believe the food industry to be suspect at best.  Of course, I also think the fitness industry is the same way.

I also want everyone to understand I am not here to offend anyone with this, it is just the research I have done and an experiment I am going to run on myself.

For the month of January, here are my staples of food.

-Meat: Chicken, tuna, organs, lots of organs.  The meat organs are the most nutrient dense meat available.

I will do my very best to stick with ‘free range, grass-fed’ animals only.  (more on this later)

-Eggs: I will eat whole eggs, not egg whites.  Daily consumption will probably 3-5 eggs.  I once again do not believe all the hype and blame the egg is getting.

-Cooking Oils: I am not going to use any ’sprays’ oils or low calorie cooking preservatives.  I will use real butter, not margarine, and I will use animal fats.  Organic, dark, butter.  Not the sick white looking ‘low calorie spread’ people use.  I will also use coconut oil.

Milk:  I will not consume very much milk, but it will be limited to  RAW milk, goat milk or coconut milk.

Nuts: Plain almonds and walnuts.

Fruits & Veggies:  Local and organic fruits only.

For breads, I will stick to flourless bread as I have in the past and will soak all my beans and whole grain rice before cooking it.  I will not use any ‘instant-rice’ meals or anything of the sort.

I will update more on the grains as I gather more info.  Just so you know, most grains contain natural toxins that aren’t properly prepared for us before being sold in the super markets.

All results start from the inside-out.

We are a sick country, and I think the culprit is our nutrition.

This is part 1 of 3 in a series of ‘FOOD’.  Next we will discuss a few myths being tossed around daily.

Wouldn’t it suck if you found out most of what we are being told is actually just a big lie?  This is not new info, and is readily available.

-Mike.

PS: And slash disclaimer…I am in no way, shape, or form…or paid remotely as much as, a nutritionist.  This is all from research done by others.  Feel free to visit the websites below for more info on how we are ruining our children and their children by contributing to very poor nutrition selection.

www.westonaprice.org

www.foodincmovie.com

Where’s the beef? Veggie tips.

True Vegetarians….

You should be eating PLENTY of VEGETABLES.  This should go without saying, but seems to be a problem for most.

Eat green vegetables!  I personally do not like corn or carrots as part of my veggie intake, but they’re much better than pastas or starchy 99 cents for 10lbs of potatoes.  I would much rather have sweet potatoes.

First, eat them…then worry about the vitamins being lost from boiling, microwaving, etc…just look for organic local vegetables if possible.

The same holds true with fruit.  Just eat it.  Most of your carbs should be coming from fruits and vegetables, period.  Wash it and do your research on the pesticides stuff.

You can also add in nuts, and beans for protein.  I prefer unsalted, plain almonds.  For beans, I like black beans, green lentil beans, pretty much any lentil bean is fine.

Other sources of carbs should be sweet potatoes, oatmeal, and brown rice.  For fat loss, you simply eat less of these.  I also suggest adding a low carb protein shake in during the day as well.  Since nobody reading this yet is trying to deadlift 500lbs or grow to 250#s in size, let’s not worry too much about the protein types and all that jibberish for now.

To lose weight, your should eat your biggest meals for breakfast, and post workout.  If  fat loss is the goal, limit your night time carbs, it’s pretty simple.  And obviously, you limit the sugar and drink water…always drink water!

So, if you’re eating real beans, sweet potatoes, brown rice, vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, protein shakes, and drinking plenty of water…and of course sticking to a good workout program, you will get results.  If you are a vegetarian that still consumes dairy, then you have even more options for protein and carbs.  I do suggest limiting dairy during fat loss programs.

For weight loss, I suggest smaller portion sizes, less dairy, and less oil.

If it still doesn’t work, you are cheating…and lying to yourself.  There are plenty of STRONG vegetarians, as well and non-meat eaters that lose weight all the time.

-Mike.

PS: Flour is not a vegetable.

Six Days to Prepare: Food 101

I would say good morning, but today I really don’t care how your morning is.  This week is dedicated to preparation for beastmas09.  It’s not about you this week, it’s about me.  If you don’t like it, find another trainer, or something else to read.  I don’t care, whatever…  It’s not that I don’t like ya, of course not.  I’m still here to help, but you’ll need to ask for it now.  Crazy, I know…

Anyhow, I’m just retarded and had a screw up on the counts I guess.  So here we are, six days to get my shit together and make it happen again.  Sure, I will be 100% healed and ready to go…yup, that’s what the voice tells me.  Anyhow, it’s more than just insane workouts this time around anyhow.  Time to attack again.

But yeah, I guess you could probably use some of this too…hint hint.

Food Outline:

By now, we all know I am pretty simple and you’ll see the same shit over and over.  Find something that works for you.

I will probably enter this thing around 178-180#s.  I haven’t weighed myself in about 3 weeks, but I can tell it’s not pretty.  But..here is the ’shitty but’ (that’s funny) I know I have lost plenty of muscle, so the scale will be misleading for now.  For all I know, I could have lost 3lbs of muscle and gained 5lbs of fat…pretty shitty, but!

Anyhow, for at least the first 2 weeks I plan on following a rough protein to carb ratio of 180lbs x 1.2g of protein and a “carb” ratio of 180lbs x .6g for 108 carbs.  These will include all sugars found in ‘products’.  It also includes all the ‘bread, rice, pastas, and potato’ types.  I will not count any carbs from fresh vegetables, or the LIMITED fruit I will consume.  My fruit will mainly consist of 3 apples per day.  For fat intake, the obvious fats need to be avoided (no fucking junk food anymore) but I am going to allow myself 80g of good proteinl and nut based fats. 43g of fat from a burger is not considered good.  FYI- a handful of almonds will probably add 20g of fat to your total.

So, to break it down: Two Weeks of the following, based on 180lbs prediction.

PROTEIN- 216g

‘CARBS’-108

FAT-80

APPROXIMATE CALORIES: 2,016

But remember, I am not counting the 3 apples or any fresh veggies I eat.  No bananas, and no carrots for me.

Goal:

Short version; to look better than my last before and after photos.

Food Tips & Items:  Here are a few of the ‘packaged products’ I will count.

1. Carb Master Yogurt 12p/4c

2. Greek Yogurt, NF 24p/9c

3. Cottage Cheese, NF 15/5 per serving.  The whole container is 60/20

4. Canned Chicken 22p/4fat

5. Tomato Tuna, Starkist 16p/6c

6. Tomato & Onion Tuna, StarKist 13p/6c

7. Vogel, Flax Seed bread 6p/13c/2.5fat

8. Beef or Turkey Jerky, 15p/5c

9. Protein Shake, with 8oz NF Milk 33p/15c

10. CHEAT Protein Bar, avg 20p/25c/5fat

These are my ‘packaged items’ I will consume on the go.  Beast on the go…

It is time to get really fuckin serious again…which includes 12 new clients in December.

Today is ‘attack 2 local gyms with flyers’ day.  I am BACK!

I really have ZERO TIME for people that choose to play games with themselves and waste everyone’s time….including my own.

I am going to get RIPPED and build my fuckin army, are you in or not?

-Mike.

PS: Stay tuned for more food tips and the first week of workouts.  We also have an interview coming up with a loyal soldier.  Someone who lost over 50#s and has kept it off…even thru injuries.

Diet & Fitness Agenda; 3 Points

Good morning boys and girls,

I realize it’s been a few days, so let’s save the small talk and just begin.

For starters;  The holidays are here.  Great!  Honestly, I am going to enjoy this holiday season.  No money, plenty of stress, injured, and currently on an eating spree.  I am alive, healing and healthy.  As a bonus, if you’re still reading these or seeing me in person…well, im figuring somethin’ out.

I’ve been reading more, back on top of the biz side of things.  Still learning new things daily.  It tends to happen when you’re approaching 5 months TIB.

I am a warrior, and no matter what the situation is I am going to make the best of it…or, the BEAST of it.  Regardless of that is in business, or the situations we place ourselves in.

For starters, Thanksgiving Day Food?  Plenty of healthy things to eat.  I am going to take plenty of regular sweet potatoes and turkey home to save.

For once…remind yourself;  You are not stupid, stay away from the JUNK FOOD.  Let me explain it like this.  I had 4 pieces of a certain candy…once I felt sick and disturbed, I checked the label.  I just consumed 22g of fat from empty calories in this shit bar.  Not to mention all the other crap I took in.

See?  It is not pretty once you break it down.  If your eating solid and healthy, you don’t have room for 22g of fat from candy.  It is disgusting.  So, don’t be Mike.

Above all, enjoy your Thanksgiving.  Listen up, it is NOT turkey day.  It’s not football day.  It is a day to be THANKFUL…dummy.

Second topic on the agenda; What the fu*k do you WANT? Seriously!

“I want to tone up.” or “I want to lose weight.” or “I want bigger muscles.”

Ok…1. Not sure what that means. 2. You can take a shit and accomplish that. 3. Do a few curls, presto.

Really, set SPECIFIC goals.  Written, specific, clear goals.  Is it my fault because I don’t ask you to do it?  Partially.  But, I am suppose to be grateful you even read this…so what do I care, really?

It is your program, your work, your time, effort and sweat…don’t ask me what you’re doing.  Shit…we’re training.  I do what I am paid to do.

The Third and final topic for this session is RECOVERY.  So, I finally had to give in and rest.  The beast has long been asleep in my own sessions and I’m doing my best to not aggravate the shit anymore.  So let’s be smarter.  To be a beast, you need to train harder.  The harder you train, the more you need to recover.  The first 3 are obvious.

1. Rest aka Restola.  You will note much more alternate day workouts, or at the most a heavy day and a very light day followed by an active recover day.

2. Stretching.  I cannot tell you how important this is.  You NEED to know this already.  It’s a big part of my current issues and ROM problems.

3. Water.  Another one of the ‘you should already know’ files.  Half your body weight in ounces to lose weight.  That rule has been around a long time.  I am setting new ‘coffee refill rules’ for myself.  Example;  No refill until 1.5 liters have been consumed.

This next part is my own personal testing and NOT medical advice obviously.  I have had some success with the following supplements vitamins.

-Glucosamine

-Multi Vitamin

-Fish Oil

-Ibuprofin for anti-inflamatory.

Please do your own research on these brands.

For recover, I will also be doing more jacuzzi work at 24 Fitness and icing immediately after workouts. I will ice regardless of there is pain in the troubled spots or not.

It will take much recovery and rest to get thru the next run we have planned for this year, BEASTMAS09.

What is beastmas09?  Well, the true definition is “more beast 09″ and we will talk more about that on the next one.

So for now, keep it strong and get ready…we are not going to let the holiday fat-slide bitch slap us this year!

-M.

Protein Powder Ideas

Forgive me my fellow caveman followers.  We are about to talk protein shakes for a few minutes here.

For one, I have a few beez in peez that do not enjoy the animal flesh.  Yes, I know there are many other ways to get your protein…but this is an effective and fast fix when you need it.  It can also serve as a sweet snack, or bed time sweet tooth craving.

Please Note: I am addicted to coffee, so feel free to change out the coffee portions for water or another low calorie liquid.  I do not suggest you use coffee in your bed time shake.  However, I have one right now and it is 10pm…anyhow.

If you wanna use any of my skills, I can do whatever you want. -Napolean Dynamite

The protein I am using:

DYMATIZE NUTRITION: Elite Whey Protein Isolate.

I am no nutrition expert, so all I can do is tell you what the label says.

1 scoop = 117 calories / 24g protein / 2g fat / 2g carbs

Please Note 2: I have used the “Blender Bottle” to mix all my combos with success.

Here are a few combos to try.

Plain:  About 150 calories

1 scoop
8 oz coffee (iced or hot)
4 oz water

Dairy Combo: 30 protein, 200 calories

1 scoop
8 oz coffee
5 oz skim milk

Nitro Shake: 33 protein 220 calories

1 scoop
1 via instant coffee mix
8 oz skim milk
4 oz water

3 hour Shake: 45 protein / 18 carbs / 287 calories

1 scoop
4 oz water
8 oz skim milk
1 carb master vanilla yogurt

(via if caffeine is desired)

Other protein powder added snacks and deserts.

1/2 scoop + vanilla carb master mixed for 24g protein

1/2 scoop + 1/2 cottage cheese for 42g of protein

1/2 scoop + fresh n’ easy Greek Yogurt for 36g of protein

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