There are two types of abdominal fat that attribute to people having a gut and not being able to see their abdomonial muscles. Both are dangerous to our health and lead to many different diseases. The first one is SUBCUTANEOUS FAT and it is the fat that lies directly beneath the skin and sits on top of the abdominal muscles. The second one is VISCERAL FAT, and that fat lies deeper in the abdomen and is under the abdominal muscle and is surrounded by all the vital organs in your body....it plays a major role in increasing your chances of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and many other diseases.
The only way to get permananently get rid of abdominal fat is to combine proper nutrition with a properly designed exercise program. This program should include both cardio, lifting weights, and plenty of core exercises....targeting your core alone will not get the job done by itself. To permanently lose the gut, you have to contol your food intake by designing a daily nutritional program that gives you the right daily caloric intake and is filled with nutritious foods that are unprocessed and natural.
The two things that really helped me lose abdominal fat and allow me to get into the best possible shape are P90X and the nutrition plan that comes with the program, along with reading The Abs Diet and finding out which foods are best to choose from when you do have a choice. The Abs Diet focuses on 12 Power Foods:
Almonds and other nuts (NOT salted or roasted).
Beans and other Legumes (NOT refried or baked).
Spinach and other green veggies (NOT covered in sauces).
Dairy Products (NOT whole milk, frozen yogurt, or ice cream).
Instant Oatmeal (NOT flavored or with added sugar or corn syrup).
Eggs (Whites)
Turkey and other Lean Meats (NOT fatty cuts or processed).
Peanut Butter - Natural (NOT Hydrogenated....must have oil on top).
Olive Oil (NOT hydrogenated oils or trans fatty acids).
Whole Grain Breads and Cereals (NOT white).
Extra Whey 100% Isolate Protein (NOT soy or egg).
Raspberries and other Berries (NOT sugary jellies).
Following The Abs Diet along with doing P90X (Buy P90X here)helps build muscle, promotes weightloss, strengthens bones, lowers blood pressure, fights cancer, improves immune deficiency function, and helps fight heart disease.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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WANT TO GET IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE IN JUST 90 DAYS?
400-500 CALORIE MEALS
Dividing your meals up into equal calories is a great way to kick start your metabolic rate and get your body burning fat. Right now I'm doing the INSANITY workout and I am taking in 3,000 cal/day by eating 500 calorie meals 5 times a day, and then having an early morning (5am) snack before I eat breakfast and then a Greek Yogurt 1 hour before bed. You can scale the calories down to either 300 or 400 calories per meal to fit your caloric needs by using my 'Food Choice Guide'.
PROTEIN BLUEBERRY WAFFLES
1 cup of Egg Whites
2/3 cup of Rolled Oats
1/2 cup of Lowfat Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Blueberries
dash of Nutmeg & Cinnamon
Blend into batter and then make waffles or pancakes out of the batter.
OATMEAL PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Berries
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
'PICK ME UP' SHAKE
8 oz. of water
2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder (Chocolate)
1 Tbsp of Instant Coffee
1 Tbsp of Flaxseed Oil
1/2 Banana
3 frozen Strawberries
BANANA BERRY PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Berries
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Banana Cream Pudding Powder
CHOCOLATE PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Chocolate Pudding Powder
PISTACHIO PROTEIN SHAKE
2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder
WHITE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 Banana
1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello White Chocolate Pudding Powder
BAGEL & LOX
1 Whole Wheat Bagel or English Muffin
2 Tbsp. Lowfat Cream Cheese
2 slices of Tomato
4 oz of Smoked 'Wild' Salmon
1 Grapefruit
EGG WHITE BREAKFAST WRAP
4 Egg Whites
1 Whole Grain Tortilla
2 Tbsp. of Salsa
2 Slice of Tomato
1/2 cup of Melon (cubed)
1 cup of Lowfat Greek Yogurt (Fage) with...
1 Tbsp. Chopped Walnuts
PROTEIN CEREAL
1 1/2 cups of Kashi GoLean or Hi-Lo Cereal
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1 Banana
1 Tbsp. Flaxseed Oil
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA TOAST
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Toast
2 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Banana
VEGGIE OMELET
2 Whole Eggs
2 Egg Whites
1 cup of chopped Mushrooms & Onions
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Toast
1 Slice of Low Fat Cheese
6 oz of Orange Juice
PROTEIN OATMEAL
1 1/3 cup of Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
2 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
1/4 cup of 1% Organic Milk
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
1 Whole Egg
2 Egg Whites
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
1 Slice if Tomato
1 slice of Lowfat Cheese
3 oz of Lean Protein (Chicken or Flank Steak)
6 oz of Orange Juice or Fruit
YOGURT BOWL
2 Cups of Lowfat Greek Yogurt (Large Fage)
1 Tbsp. of Agave Nectar
2 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
2 Tbsp. of Raisins
MUFFIN, YOGURT & FRUIT
1 Banana Oatmeal Protein Muffins (recipe on site)
6 oz Lowfat Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
1 serving of Fruit of Choice
TURKEY or CHICKEN SANDWICH/WRAP
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin or Whole Wheat Tortilla
4 oz of Grilled Chicken or Turkey (best if not processed Deli Meat)
2 slice of Lowfat Cheese or
2 Tbsp of Lowfat Cream Cheese
Sliced Tomato to taste
1 Apple or Pear
GRILLED CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD
4 oz of Chicken Breast
3 Cups of Fresh Spinach
1 cup of raw Brocolli
1/2 chooped apple
1 Tbsp of chopped Pecans or Walnuts
(optional) Diced Tomato or Cucumber
1 Tbsp of EV Olive Oil
Lemon Juice to taste
2/3 cup of Black Beans
SUSHI & BROWN RICE
1 Tuna or Salmon roll with Brown Rice
1 Side Salad
2 Tbsp of Asian Ginger Dessing
1 cup of Edamame
1 cup of Miso Soup
TERIYAKI TUNA STEAK
4 oz Tuna Ahi Tuna Steak
2 Tbsp of low-fat Teriyaki Sauce
2 cups of fresh Spinach
1 cup of Brown Rice
1 Tbsp of EV Olive Oil
Wilt Spinach and EV Olive Oil
ROAST BEEF WRAP
4 oz of lean Roast Beef
1 Whole Wheat Pita
1 tsp of Horse Radish
1 cup of Wilted Spinach
1 tsp EV Olive Oil
3 oz of Avocado
2 Slices of Tomato
CHICKEN RANCH WRAP
1 Whole Wheat Tortila
3 oz of Grilled Chicken Tenders
3 oz of Avocado
5 Sprays of Ranch Salad Spritzer Spray
1 oz of Low Fat Mozzarella
BUFFALO BURGER
5 oz of fresh Ground Buffalo or Extra Lean Red Meat
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin
1 slice of Low Fat Cheese
1 Slice of Tomato
1.5 oz of Avocado or Guacamole
1 Small Romaine House Salad
WHOLE WHEAT PENNE, CHICKEN, VEGGIES, AND FETA
3/4 cup of Whole Wheat Pasta
3 oz of Grilled Chicken
1 cup of mixed steamed Veggies of choice
1/3 cup of low-fat Feta crumbles
1 cup of Berries or fruit of choice for dessert
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SANDWICH
2 slices of Whole-Grain Bread or Toast
2 Tbsp of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter (1 tbsp per slice)1 sliced banana
PROTEIN PIZZA MUFFIN
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
4 oz of Chicken Breast (2 oz on each muffin)
1/2 cup of Marinara Sauce
1.5 oz of Part Skim Mozzarella
1 cup of Broccoli (steamed and served on the side)
Bake on 350* for 10 minutes.
TURKEY CHILI
1.5 cups of Chili (see Chili recipe above)
2 cups of chopped fresh Spinach
1 cup of chopped Broccoli
1.5 Part Skim Mozzarella
Microwave chopped veggies for 1 minute, then add chili and microwave for another minute, then finally add cheese and microwave for a final minute.
BEER STEAMED SHRIMP
7 oz of Shrimp (I like the large ones)
4 Tbsp of Cocktail Sauce
1 cup of steamed Broccoli
2 slices of Whole Wheat Toast or
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
Boil shrimp in 1 can or bottle of Light Beer and sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning, then add a little more seasoning after they are fully boiled and drained.
MORE TO BE ADDED DAILY, SO CHECK BACK OFTEN....
PROTEIN BLUEBERRY WAFFLES
1 cup of Egg Whites
2/3 cup of Rolled Oats
1/2 cup of Lowfat Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Blueberries
dash of Nutmeg & Cinnamon
Blend into batter and then make waffles or pancakes out of the batter.
OATMEAL PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Berries
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
'PICK ME UP' SHAKE
8 oz. of water
2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder (Chocolate)
1 Tbsp of Instant Coffee
1 Tbsp of Flaxseed Oil
1/2 Banana
3 frozen Strawberries
BANANA BERRY PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 cup of fresh or frozen Berries
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Banana Cream Pudding Powder
CHOCOLATE PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Chocolate Pudding Powder
PISTACHIO PROTEIN SHAKE
2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/2 Banana1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder
WHITE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN SHAKE
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1/4 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 Banana
1 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Tbsp. of Fat Free Jello White Chocolate Pudding Powder
BAGEL & LOX
1 Whole Wheat Bagel or English Muffin
2 Tbsp. Lowfat Cream Cheese
2 slices of Tomato
4 oz of Smoked 'Wild' Salmon
1 Grapefruit
EGG WHITE BREAKFAST WRAP
4 Egg Whites
1 Whole Grain Tortilla
2 Tbsp. of Salsa
2 Slice of Tomato
1/2 cup of Melon (cubed)
1 cup of Lowfat Greek Yogurt (Fage) with...
1 Tbsp. Chopped Walnuts
PROTEIN CEREAL
1 1/2 cups of Kashi GoLean or Hi-Lo Cereal
1 cup of 1% Organic Milk
1 Banana
1 Tbsp. Flaxseed Oil
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA TOAST
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Toast
2 Tbsp. of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter
1 Banana
VEGGIE OMELET
2 Whole Eggs
2 Egg Whites
1 cup of chopped Mushrooms & Onions
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Toast
1 Slice of Low Fat Cheese
6 oz of Orange Juice
PROTEIN OATMEAL
1 1/3 cup of Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
1 1/2 Scoops of Whey Protein Isolate Powder
2 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
1/4 cup of 1% Organic Milk
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
1 Whole Egg
2 Egg Whites
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
1 Slice if Tomato
1 slice of Lowfat Cheese
3 oz of Lean Protein (Chicken or Flank Steak)
6 oz of Orange Juice or Fruit
YOGURT BOWL
2 Cups of Lowfat Greek Yogurt (Large Fage)
1 Tbsp. of Agave Nectar
2 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
2 Tbsp. of Raisins
MUFFIN, YOGURT & FRUIT
1 Banana Oatmeal Protein Muffins (recipe on site)
6 oz Lowfat Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp. of Chopped Walnuts
1 serving of Fruit of Choice
TURKEY or CHICKEN SANDWICH/WRAP
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin or Whole Wheat Tortilla
4 oz of Grilled Chicken or Turkey (best if not processed Deli Meat)
2 slice of Lowfat Cheese or
2 Tbsp of Lowfat Cream Cheese
Sliced Tomato to taste
1 Apple or Pear
GRILLED CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD
4 oz of Chicken Breast
3 Cups of Fresh Spinach
1 cup of raw Brocolli
1/2 chooped apple
1 Tbsp of chopped Pecans or Walnuts
(optional) Diced Tomato or Cucumber
1 Tbsp of EV Olive Oil
Lemon Juice to taste
2/3 cup of Black Beans
SUSHI & BROWN RICE
1 Tuna or Salmon roll with Brown Rice
1 Side Salad
2 Tbsp of Asian Ginger Dessing
1 cup of Edamame
1 cup of Miso Soup
TERIYAKI TUNA STEAK
4 oz Tuna Ahi Tuna Steak
2 Tbsp of low-fat Teriyaki Sauce
2 cups of fresh Spinach
1 cup of Brown Rice
1 Tbsp of EV Olive Oil
Wilt Spinach and EV Olive Oil
ROAST BEEF WRAP
4 oz of lean Roast Beef
1 Whole Wheat Pita
1 tsp of Horse Radish
1 cup of Wilted Spinach
1 tsp EV Olive Oil
3 oz of Avocado
2 Slices of Tomato
CHICKEN RANCH WRAP
1 Whole Wheat Tortila
3 oz of Grilled Chicken Tenders
3 oz of Avocado
5 Sprays of Ranch Salad Spritzer Spray
1 oz of Low Fat Mozzarella
BUFFALO BURGER
5 oz of fresh Ground Buffalo or Extra Lean Red Meat
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin
1 slice of Low Fat Cheese
1 Slice of Tomato
1.5 oz of Avocado or Guacamole
1 Small Romaine House Salad
WHOLE WHEAT PENNE, CHICKEN, VEGGIES, AND FETA
3/4 cup of Whole Wheat Pasta
3 oz of Grilled Chicken
1 cup of mixed steamed Veggies of choice
1/3 cup of low-fat Feta crumbles
1 cup of Berries or fruit of choice for dessert
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SANDWICH
2 slices of Whole-Grain Bread or Toast
2 Tbsp of Natural Peanut or Almond Butter (1 tbsp per slice)1 sliced banana
PROTEIN PIZZA MUFFIN
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
4 oz of Chicken Breast (2 oz on each muffin)
1/2 cup of Marinara Sauce
1.5 oz of Part Skim Mozzarella
1 cup of Broccoli (steamed and served on the side)
Bake on 350* for 10 minutes.
TURKEY CHILI
1.5 cups of Chili (see Chili recipe above)
2 cups of chopped fresh Spinach
1 cup of chopped Broccoli
1.5 Part Skim Mozzarella
Microwave chopped veggies for 1 minute, then add chili and microwave for another minute, then finally add cheese and microwave for a final minute.
BEER STEAMED SHRIMP
7 oz of Shrimp (I like the large ones)
4 Tbsp of Cocktail Sauce
1 cup of steamed Broccoli
2 slices of Whole Wheat Toast or
1 Honey Wheat English Muffin
Boil shrimp in 1 can or bottle of Light Beer and sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning, then add a little more seasoning after they are fully boiled and drained.
MORE TO BE ADDED DAILY, SO CHECK BACK OFTEN....
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