Re: Completed first week!

[Guest guest]

If you want to loose the fat and are concerned w/loosing muscle, HIIT is the

way to go. Brief, but intense cardio will incourage your body to use stored

fat for energy. I'm a cyclist, and always wondered why i had a hard time

keeping my muscle mass. That's what moderate intensity cardio will get ya!

If you want to use an RTD, I HIGHLY recommend Myoplex Deluxe. It's about

330 calories (compared to 280 in Myoplex Original), but it's the content of

the shake that make the diff:

* Myoplex Deluxe is fortified w/BCAAs and CLA. CLA encourages fat loss, and

BCAAs are great for building and maintaining muscle

* A majority of the extra calories come from protein, some of which come

from casein. The slow digesting protein will provide your muscles w/more

amino acids for a longer period

* The carbohydrate component is a complex carb, not the 'sugary'

Maltodextrin that is in both Myoplex Original and Lite. While technically a

complex carb, Maltodextryn causes a sharp rise your blood sugar levels - the

same mechanism your body uses to store fat.

I no longer use myoplex lite or original. I felt ravenously hungry about

60-90 minutes later (which I believe due to the maltodextrin).

Good luck!

-pb

On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 7:59 AM, steadfastli wrote:

> Hi all! I am completing my first week this today and I am impressed

> with the beginning noticable changes. I have been using Mypolex Lite

> RTDs and packets and L-Glutamine powder since my goals are to build

> muscle while losing 25 lbs. I may not be able to lose all the weight on

> the first 12 weeks, but I hope to come close. I have two questions:

> 1)Does anyone have any suggestions regarding tweaking the cardio? I

> have read in a few places that it is " ok " to add 30 minutes of low to

> moderate cardio (60% to 75% of maximum heart rate) on cardio days or

> after weight training. I don't want to compromise muscle gain, but I

> want to be able to burn some extra calories for weight loss too.

> 2) Does anyone have any preferences between Myoplex Low Carb,Lite or

> Regular for weight loss and muscle building?

> Thank you!...and I wish everyone continued success in their program!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Phil,

Thanks for the information! It does make sense. Deluxe may have extra

calories, but the formula is better in the long run. I just have to make

sure I don't deviate from the portions of " real food " as I don't want my

daily calories to get too high. I am averaging two to three Myoplex

meals a day which may consist of a bar and two powder packets or an RTD

and one or two packets. In any case, I am into this program and see

results. Thanks for your support!

Allan

[Guest guest]

Has anyone tried Bill Right Nutrition Shakes? I am tempted

to order some but can't find an ingredient list. If anyone knows the

ingredients, let me know. They are sold here

http://store.transformation.com/category/7011413541/1/Nutrition-Shakes.htm

but I don't see ingredients.

Andy

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> > Hi all! I am completing my first week this today and I am impressed

> > with the beginning noticable changes. I have been using Mypolex Lite

> > RTDs and packets and L-Glutamine powder since my goals are to build

> > muscle while losing 25 lbs. I may not be able to lose all the

weight on

> > the first 12 weeks, but I hope to come close. I have two questions:

> > 1)Does anyone have any suggestions regarding tweaking the cardio? I

> > have read in a few places that it is " ok " to add 30 minutes of low to

> > moderate cardio (60% to 75% of maximum heart rate) on cardio days or

> > after weight training. I don't want to compromise muscle gain, but I

> > want to be able to burn some extra calories for weight loss too.

> > 2) Does anyone have any preferences between Myoplex Low Carb,Lite or

> > Regular for weight loss and muscle building?

> > Thank you!...and I wish everyone continued success in their program!

> >

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