So the question is how much protein does your body need in one day?
This answer is determined by how active you are, do you train with weights and what are you trying to accomplish in regards to your body's look?
Men, if you are trying to build mass with weight lifting take 1.0- 2.0 grams of protein per pound of body weight. This can reach to 400 grams for a 200-pound person. My fiance Ryan is taking 380-400 grams of protein daily!
1.0 gram per pound of body weight to maintain your muscle mass.
2.0 grams per pound of body weight to build up your muscle mass.
For the gym buffs saying that's too much protein to take, ask your self, Do you have the body you want now? If not, you must be doing something wrong.
I rather you feed your body too much protein rather than to deprive your body of the protein it needs to repair and build muscle mass. If you notice a little weight gain then adjust your protein levels down till you find what's right for your body.
For woman, multiply your weight in pounds by .36 or your weight by kg by .8
If you are extremely active and are a person that is into hardcore exercise, then you need more protein to repair your muscles and up your protein intake by .45-.54g or 1- 1.2 grams per kg.
For my pregnant friends and you need to increase your protein by 30 grams and 20 if you are nursing.
I weigh 135 pounds. Multiply 135 by .36= 48.6 grams
On my hardcore work out days, I will take anywhere from 60.75- 162 grams of protein in a day.
Are you now wondering how much protein can your body digest in one sitting? Check back tomorrow for more protein breakdowns! xxx <3 A&L
Did you know when you consume artificial sweetener with Aspartame, you are taking a prescribed medical drug used for ulcers? This artificial sweetener was accidentally created in 1965 by a chemist trying to develop a drug for ulcers. Our great protectors (The FDA) annulled its first approval process since studies claimed it causes seizures and brain tumors in lab animals. Unfortunately, the lobbyists $pushed$ the FDA for the A-OK for aspartame in 1981. (Article)
Be warned! Those deadly zero calorie sugar packs may not be adding calories to your diet plan, yet you're getting plenty of other things from it.
Aspartame has been linked to headaches, panic attacks, mood changes, manic episodes, visual hallucinations, dizziness, nervousness, memory impairment, nausea, temper outbursts, depression, even seizures.
Sucralose known as Splenda, causes migraine headaches, thymus organ shrinkage, bladder issues and stomach pain.
Acesulfame K causes tumors, leukemia, and respiratory disease.
List of Items with known Aspartame in the product:
Soft Drinks: Diet Coca-Cola products, Coca-Cola Zero products, Diet Pepsi products, Pepsi Max products, Diet Irn Bru products, Lilt Zero products, Sprite Zero products, Tango all varieties, 7up Free products, Lucozade Sport products, Schewwpes Slimline Drink products, Fanta Zero products, Dr. Pepper Zero, Oasis Summer Fruits Extra Light, Oasis Citrus Punch
Cordial: Ribena Really light products, Robinsons Orange Squash, and no added sugar range products
Yoghurt: Muller products, Danone Activia, Weight Watchers Fromage Frais and Toffee and Vanilla.
Chewing Gum: Wrigleys Airwaves products, Orbit products, Extra products
Cooking Sauce: Uncle Ben's Sweet and Sour Light
Crisps: Walkers Sensation products
Tabletop Sweeteners: Canderel, Silver Spoon Sweetness and Light and Granulated Sugar
Drink powders: Cadbury's Highlight products, Options Hot Chocolate Drink products
Breakfast cereals: Fiber One
Jams
Vitamins
Prescriptions and over the counter drugs: Alka Seltzer Plus, some Tylenol medications.
Candy
Maple Syrup (Without Added Sugar
There are much more, but this is what found as of right now. Please add a comment if you know of any other products not listed above.
Artificial sweeteners have shown they cause weight gain. It triggers an insulin in your body and causes blood sugar to store in body tissues and fat. On top of that, you will be prone to eat more food! Even though the FDA has had over 6,000 complaints against NutraSweet, they still haven't pulled it off the shelves.
Watch this video:
Mothers and fathers, make your children aware of this drug! It's worse than alcohol and nicotine. It's in your child's cafeteria. Make sure they know what to look for on food packages. Anything that says monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is a flavor enhancer (high levels in Chinese food, had to add this one for my girlfriends' Click for article) is dangerous and had shown to cause health problems. Did you know that Aspartame is banned in all children products in European Common Market? In my book recommendations read "Natural Cures "They Don't Want You To Know About" Keven writes about the effects of MSG and it's very informative! This book costs about $35 in bookstores. If you click that link I provided, you can purchase it for $0.01 on Amazon.com. There is a $3.99 delivery charge with every order.
What to do if you have to use Aspartame?
Read this: Article This shows detoxifying strategies and a list of other nutrients that promote recovery from detoxifying glutamate and Aspartame toxicity.
If you are someone that just can't kick soda, drink regular soda. Stay away from anything Diet! That goes for all foods as well. Anything that says Diet or no sugar added, it most likely has artificial sweetener.
For many of you, this could be the first time hearing about artificial sweeteners and others this is just a reminder. Please pass the word along and keep your family and friends safe from this toxin.
Let's break down the word Breakfast. Break & Fast. When we sleep, we are going 7-8 hours with no food or water. Hence, the "break" from eating and waking up from a "fast".
Breakfast is known to be the most important meal of the day and happens to be one of my favorite meals. Having a hearty, healthy breakfast will start your day off right! When preparing your meal, make sure to have the right amount of protein (low-fat meats, eggs, beans) complex carbohydrates and fiber (whole grains, fruit, vegetables).
Try to stay away from processed cereals that are all sugar, white bread or pastries. They taste great but they digest quickly and leave you hungry. Most importantly, they're not a proper source of energy to keep your metabolism up and that's the whole purpose of a good breakfast.
Children who eat a healthy breakfast are known to have higher test scores versus children who skipped breakfast. But be warned that children who eat high sugary breakfasts are more likely to eat more at lunch and attend to fall asleep in class. Take it from me, I was one of those students.
Some people have a hard time eating breakfast. If that's you, try starting out with something small. Then build upon what you're eating. Hard boil eggs, whole wheat toast or some fruit. Or even, try munching on some nuts than in a couple hours try eating some fruit. Something is better than nothing!
If you are trying to lose weight, eating a large breakfast will help you accomplish your goal of trimming down much faster. Also, try drinking 8 ounces of water when rising. This also promotes healthy weight loss and keeps you well hydrated.
Keep in mind about portion control. Don't overstuff your self. Eating a healthy large breakfast doesn't mean overeating.
I have discussed apple cider vinegar before and received tons of feedback! Some of you had more questions that needed answering.
Since 400BC, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine in ancient Greet times, and others have used vinegar and vinegar mixed with honey, as an energizing tonic and a healing elixir.
Hippocrates of Kos 460 BC- 370 BC
First, what is apple cider vinegar? Marisa Bella, would you like to try this one?
Ok, well she's got the right idea in some parts. But apple cider vinegar is made from cider or apple must. It comes unpasteurized which I recommend and organic of course.
If you do purchase an organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar product, you will see that contains mother of vinegar, which looks like it has cobwebs floating in the bottle.
Mother of vinegar is a substance composed of a form of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria that develops on fermenting alcoholic liquids. It's loaded with living nutrients and healthy bacteria. Maybe that's why Miss Bella gets excited to take her apple cider vinegar shot in the morning?
Tomorrow read about the benefits of apple cider vinegar shots and how it can help you with weight loss, look better, feel better and help with digestion.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!! I hope you all surrounded around people who love and adore you as much as I do! I wish you all the greatest food, many laughs, great football and probably needed gas masks!! haha (I'm not pointing my finger at anyone, don't worry ___.)
But, to continue on my Glutamine run,
Since over 61% of your skeletal muscle is Glutamine, I believe this is an important topic to cover.
Bodybuilders take anywhere from 10-15 grams of Glutamine daily, only 5 grams per shake.
The most important time to take Glutamine is your pre and post workout shakes.
Take 5 grams before your workout out and 5 grams immediately after.
You can also take Glutamine in the morning and directly before you go to bed.
On a rest day, feel free to not take your Glutamine, unless you are sore from your previous workout the day before. Then you should take another 5 grams to help your muscles recover.
If you take too much Glutamine, you may feel nauseated or get an upset stomach. So please follow the recommended doses.
Even if you do follow the recommended doses and still feel like you have an upset stomach just lower a number of grams you take until you find what works for you. Try to start with 2 grams and build up to 5 over time. xxx <3 A&L
PS. I usually post a picture on each post... but seriously, you can only post so many pictures about Glutamine. So here's our little Russell the love muscle!
