Similar to days 1-3, days 8-10 are back to the fiber drink before breakfast. The fiber drink is designed to support intestinal function, eliminate wastes and help maintain cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range. Antioxidants also help protect the intestinal lining.
Also, similar to days 4-7, I am now taking the "Probiotic Restore" packet along with the fiber drink before breakfast. The restore packet contains 6 strains of probiotics to help restore healthy bacteria in the intestines for enhanced digestion. This is important so that you can absorb and use the nutrients from your food and supplements.
A happy gut = functioning metabolism
functioning metabolism = efficient use of energy
efficient use of energy = cells/organs/tissues function (can do their job efficiently)
efficient cells/organs/tissues = ideal body fat and lean body mass
Think about it... how do you perform at work if you are stressed out, irritated, tired, and hungry? It's a fair assumption that your out put will be poor.
If your intestines are irritated by the foods you eat, they become inflamed and either work extra hard to do its job (energy leak) or shut down (energy loss), and are not able to perform it's metabolic functions. Basically, systems begin to work incorrectly or not at all.
So the take home message is:
a happy gut = functioning metabolism = ideal body fat and lean body mass
functioning metabolism = efficient use of energy
efficient use of energy = cells/organs/tissues function (can do their job efficiently)
efficient cells/organs/tissues = ideal body fat and lean body mass
Think about it... how do you perform at work if you are stressed out, irritated, tired, and hungry? It's a fair assumption that your out put will be poor.
If your intestines are irritated by the foods you eat, they become inflamed and either work extra hard to do its job (energy leak) or shut down (energy loss), and are not able to perform it's metabolic functions. Basically, systems begin to work incorrectly or not at all.
So the take home message is:
a happy gut = functioning metabolism = ideal body fat and lean body mass
Day 8
Monday 12/10/2012
8:00am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
1-Restore Packet (2 little white capsules)
Fiber Drink (followed by a full glass of water)
1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
*Days 8-10 are back on the fiber drink along with the
restore pills in the am. It definitely
did it’s job.
8:30am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Meal replacement shake:
Fish Oil- This is a supplement that I've taken for about 2 years now. I can definitely tell a difference in my recovery, in my skin, hair, nails, and overall wellness. The list of benefits goes on and on... google it!
1:00pm
3 catalyst
½ spark
Meal 2:
1:30pm
Grilled chicken salad at Cheesecake Factory
Work Out
3:30pm
A. 5 Rounds For Time:
8 Deadlifts @
155 lbs
30 Air Squats
8 Hand Stand Push
Ups TIME: 8:04
B. Worked on negative
ring dips
C. 5-3-3-3-1 Hang Power Clean up to 116 or 126lbs. ?can't remember?
*great work out! Felt fast and strong. All deadlifts and HSPU were performed unbroken!
Meal 3: (Post
Work Out)
5:00pm
Protein Shake+ coconut water
Immediately before
bedtime
9:00pm
*Good energy all day.
I did feel a little bloated. Ugh.
Day 9
Tuesday 12/11/2012
6:30am
Immediately upon rising
on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
1-Restore Packet (2 little white capsules)
Fiber Drink (followed by a full glass of water)
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
7:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Meal replacement shake
Fish Oil
11:30am
3 catalyst
½ spark
Meal 2:
12:00pm
Organic/GrassFed Hamburger Taco Salad w/ Avocado and Jalapenos
½ spark
Work Out
2:30pm
100 pseudo prone breast stoke
1mile run
100 ring push ups/ ring rows (alternated b/n movements @ 10
reps)
1mile run
100 ring dips / weighted later raise (alt. b/n mvmts @ 10
reps; dip assis.)
*run splits were ~8:35
pace-not too crazy fast~
Meal 3: (Post
Work Out)
3:45pm
Protein Shake+ coconut water
Meal 4:
4:45pm
Snacked on a banana/blueberry muffin… freshly baked… couldn’t
resist! (recipe on previous post)
Meal 5:
6:00pm
2-3oz of crockpot spicy chicken tacos wrapped in lettuce
shells
3 tbs avocado
6 baby carrots
½ bell pepper
*I got the “Crockpot spicy chicken” idea/recipe from
Advocare’s “Helpful Hints & Menu Ideas”
It was delicious and sooooo EASY! Here
it is: “place 6 chicken breasts, 1 c. water, and a pack
of Taco Seasoning (low sodium) in the crock-pot, and voila!”
Immediately before
bedtime
9:00pm
*Another great energy day.
Still feeling bloated, even worse than yesterday. =( I’m pretty sure it’s the fiber drink and the probiotics. As long as they do their job... it's only temporary.
Day 10
Wednesday 12/12/2012
6:30am
Immediately upon
rising on empty stomach:
3-Catalyst
1-Restore Packet (2 little white capsules)
Fiber Drink (followed by a full glass of water)
*1 mug of hot peppermint tea w/ organic apple cider vinegar
7:00am (20-40min after)
Meal 1:
Meal replacement shake:
Fish Oil
½ Spark
Work Out
8:00am
30 Overhead Squat @65lbs
30 Pull Ups
30 Power Snatches @65lbs
30 Toes to Bar
30 Sumo Deadlift High Pull @ 65lbs
30 Air Squats
30 Kettle Bell Swings @16kg TIME: 16:14
Meal 2: (Post
Work Out)
9:00am
Protein Shake from smoothie bar* desperately needed after that brutal beat down!
12:30pm
3 catalyst
Meal 3:
1:00pm
Grilled Chicken Salad W/ Olive Oil + Greek Seasoning
•
3 Joint Promotion- I added this into my regimen due to my high volume of training. I've used this in the past and it really does help.
•
Helps lubricate and
protect joints*
•
Supports joint health*
•
Contributes to mobility and flexibility*
•
Aids in relieving occasional pain after exercise*
Contains
glucosamine, MSM and other nutrients that support joint health*
Meal 4:
4:30pm
Banana/Blueberry Muffin
Meal 5:
6:00pm
2-1/2 bison meatballs (~4oz)
1/2c. marinara
1 c. veggie medley (squash, zucchini, onion, bell pepper)
*cooked in olive oil and meatballs had almond flour (fats)
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| Thank, Juli for the meatball recipe... I will post it soon! |
Immediately before
bedtime
9:00pm
