As we put the youngster back on the plane this morning, he weighed 8 lbs more from Home Cooking. This is good for him...looking for 200 lbs. at Safety. Does anyone know a Grandma that can cook and put on the beef? We had to amp up the Meal Plan to "Platinum" ...hope it saves some extra bucks that we've been sending monthly anyway!
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GoldenEagle
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Weight room and peanuts, a lot of peanuts. Old school, but it works.
Protein, protein, and more protein all day long... pack on the muscle. About 3 hours before bedtime, switch off the protein (except nonfat milk) and go to all carbs. Wake up once in the night to carb load.
In line with good weight training, anyone who hasn't used this program before can add 20 lbs. in about 3 months. Heavy lifting is very important--- skip the high reps crap, and focus hard on deadlifts and bench (throw in squats or some variation for thighs and hips). You've got to rip the muscles down at the core and, really, should almost be permasore and a little injured constantly.
In line with good weight training, anyone who hasn't used this program before can add 20 lbs. in about 3 months. Heavy lifting is very important--- skip the high reps crap, and focus hard on deadlifts and bench (throw in squats or some variation for thighs and hips). You've got to rip the muscles down at the core and, really, should almost be permasore and a little injured constantly.
As for exactly to cook, I'd say meat and vegetables. I like sushi and sashimi in heavy doses, but I can't eat it that often when I'm eating 6 rolls at a time. Don't know where Grandma's from, but if she knows a gumbo or salmon stew, that'd be great. And I expect an invitation. :lol:
GoldenEagle
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I generally agree with LDopaPDX regarding the need for protein. However, I am not sure your athlete needs to wake up in the middle of the night to carbo load. Where is a college kid gonna get a consistent sushi dish in Cheney?
I was serious about the peanuts. Many body building types and others that maintain high muscle mass eat a lot of peanut butter. Also peanuts have adequate carbs and fiber and tons of antioxidants.
I wouldn’t worry about sushi. I would augment my normal diet with a lot of peanuts and work my butt off with the lifting and conditioning program my coaches prescribed. Google peanuts and nutrition or peanuts and muscle mass and you will get a load of information. Leave the fish in the sea, eat goobers.
I was serious about the peanuts. Many body building types and others that maintain high muscle mass eat a lot of peanut butter. Also peanuts have adequate carbs and fiber and tons of antioxidants.
I wouldn’t worry about sushi. I would augment my normal diet with a lot of peanuts and work my butt off with the lifting and conditioning program my coaches prescribed. Google peanuts and nutrition or peanuts and muscle mass and you will get a load of information. Leave the fish in the sea, eat goobers.
GoldenEagle
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But everything on the interwebs is true. :?
GoldenEagle said:
Carbo loading at night is the MOST effective for weight gain. I could link you to studies, but I'll trust if you're interested you can search for it. Science is showing there is tremendous evidence that WHEN you eat is as important as WHAT you eat. Protein over the day, while active, will synthesize the muscle. Carbs, when inactive, turn to bodyweight that can LATER be used as fuel for metabolic burn. You must build the muscle first, then cut it down to the athletic build... you cannot do both simultaneously. The body must either operate in an anabolic / building mode, or a catabolic / cutting mode. Personally, I'm great at the anabolic part, pretty damn terrible at the cutting.
I mention the sushi because it is a great way to load up on meat and vegetables at the same time... a great product for a complete meal. That's just me. Steak with potatoes and asparagus is equally effective, as is ginger chicken with stir fry.
VERY IMPORTANT--- the carb loading at night should be temporary during the building phase... this type of eating is not productive for general health.
GoldenEagle
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Good points LDpoaPDX. I especially agree with the carbo loading at night. I bet I would lose 10 pounds if I stopped eating a big bowl of Captain Crunch cereal as I watch David Letterman.
“Sunday” I think your athlete should follow both LDopaPDX and my suggestions. Follow LDopaPDX meal schedule and eat peanuts in between as snacks.
And “Observer” are you suggesting this discussion is producing some gastro-intestinal distress?
“Sunday” I think your athlete should follow both LDopaPDX and my suggestions. Follow LDopaPDX meal schedule and eat peanuts in between as snacks.
And “Observer” are you suggesting this discussion is producing some gastro-intestinal distress?
FormerEag
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"Sunday" I think your athlete should should follow Coach Brookreson's suggestions alone.
I have to say, I'm jealous. I always had to lose a bunch of weight after break. I know there is a poster or two on these boards who remembers 5 a.m. "Cardio Club" with Coach Lovat....
I have to say, I'm jealous. I always had to lose a bunch of weight after break. I know there is a poster or two on these boards who remembers 5 a.m. "Cardio Club" with Coach Lovat....
GoldenEagle
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Why listen to the strength and conditioning coach when you can get advice from a guy who hasn't played a down of football in 25 years?
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FormerEag said:
Dark days, friend. Dark days indeed.
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