By Strategically Timing Your Carbs, Supplements, and MCT’s
As a trainer/coach to high level/pro athletes, bodybuilders and members of the entertainment industry I am constantly faced with the challenge of creating plans that will both build muscle lose fat at the same time. at the same time. This is quite a difficult endeavour, as the body does not like to multi-task when it comes to altering its appearance in an extreme way. In other words, it prefers to either burn fat at the expense of some lean tissue or create new muscle in an atmosphere of a high calorie surplus – thus adding some fat simultaneously. However, while I said it is certainly difficult to measurably enhance muscle size while also incinerating body fat all at once, I did not say it was impossible! After many years of experimenting with and researching various methods of dieting and supplementation usage protocols, I worked out a program that seems to produce pretty amazing results in just about every individual I provide it to. And while each client needs to have certain aspects of the diet/supplements specifically tailored to their individual needs, the overall foundation of the strategy remains basically the same.
Supplements for Success to Build Muscle Lose Fat
It is a difficult endeavour to attempt to build muscle lose fat at the same time, which is why I suggest the following supplements to assist in hastening the process. Once a solid training program and nutritional regimen is in place, supplements can then be utilized to make sure the body is truly firing on all cylinders!
MCT OIL: This is a special form of fat that is rapidly turned into energy that your body can effectively use to fuel workouts, without turning to more carbohydrates. MCT oil has also been shown to boost metabolism and coax the body into using more fats for energy production.
AMINOCORE: Loaded with over 8 grams of the highest quality BCAA’s per serving, AMINOCORE can help build more lean muscle when on a reduced calorie/carb diet. BCAA’s have been shown to improve recovery, augment protein synthesis, reduce protein breakdown, increase energy while training and enhance the post workout testosterone/cortisol ratio.
IMPACT IGNITER: No pre-workout on the market will help increase your energy, drive and focus more than this product. While it can sometimes be difficult to get in an intense workout when on a strict diet, this will never be an issue after taking a serving of IMPACT IGNITER.
LEUCINE: Taking just 5 grams of leucine immediately after training can greatly enhance one’s ability to build muscle, as this amazing amino acid is responsible for turning on the vital “m-TOR” pathway, which ignites hypertrophy.
CVOL: This is essential because it helps foster many vital facets of recovery after intense training. The combination of advanced ingredients in CVOL has been shown in many research studies to be optimal for maximizing muscular repair and recuperation, as well as protecting/increasing androgen receptors on muscle cells
KETOCUTS: Contains BHB ketones, which when combined with MCT’s can greatly increase one’s energy, stamina and endurance by providing fuel for muscular action and reducing lactate (which can reduce training output when too high).
VITASTACK: The most comprehensive vitamin/mineral/antioxidant blend in the industry, which will make sure all of your body’s micronutrient needs are met during intense training/dieting phases.
HEXAPRO PROTEIN POPCORN: This delicious, high protein snack is made with our famous HEXAPRO protein power. It is non-GMO, gluten-free, and contains zero-trans fats.
LIGHTS OUT SLEEP: Designed so that hard-working athletes can fall into a state of deep relaxation at night, allowing them to not only fall asleep more quickly, but also sleep more deeply (aka “effective sleep”) and for longer periods – the result being a more favorable hormonal profile (increased testosterone/GH and reduced cortisol), more efficient muscular and systemic recovery, and enhanced alertness and performance the next day.
Vital Meal and Diet Parameters
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals every 2-3 waking hours. About 5-7 meals per day works well for most.
- Consume approximately 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per lb. of bodyweight each day. Spread the total amount of protein evenly amongst meals.
- The highest calorie feedings (and the only containing carbohydrates) will be at breakfast and the post workout meal.
- All meals that do not contain carbs will consist of protein, fats (mostly from sources that are high in essential fatty acids) and vegetables.
- Whey isolate should be used as a protein source at the post training meal.
Foods for Fantastic Results
The list below includes some of the best foods to utilize when the goal is to gain muscle and lose body fat simultaneously. None of these foods are required, but only meant as viable options for such a plan. It is best to try and use some variety in your food choices as this allows for a more complete pool of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibers to be readily available in your system, which can improve results and overall health.
- Proteins: 93%-98% ground lean beef, 93%-99% ground lean turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, lean cuts of steak, egg whites, game meats, white fish, salmon, tuna fish, non-fat cottage cheese, whey and casein protein powders.
- Carbohydrates: brown rice, white rice, sweet potato, white potato, whole grain bread, oatmeal, cream of wheat, quinoa, rice cakes, pasta, engineered carb powder, and all fruits.
- Vegetables: all green and colored types.
- Fats: walnuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, avocado, cheddar cheese, olive oil, fish oil, flax oil coconut oil, MCT oil and nut butters.
Sample Diet (Workout Day) to Build Muscle Lose Fat
Male
Below I have laid out what might be a typical (diet) day for a 200 lb. male, that is reasonably lean, and wishing to gain more muscle while continually decreasing overall body fat. While the macronutrients, and thus calories, need to be adjusted according to your own weight and current physical conditioning, this can still be used as a base to work from in formulating your own dieting/eating strategy.
- **1-2 scoops AMINOCORE upon awakening
Meal 1
- P: egg whites scrambled (16 oz. uncooked measure)
- C: oatmeal (3 oz. uncooked measure) + blueberries (10 oz.)
- F: no added fats
- **1 packet VITASTACK
Meal 2
- P: chicken breast (7.1 oz. cooked measure)
- C: large mixed green salad
- F: avocado (2 oz.) + olive oil (1/2 tablespoon)
Meal 3 (pre-workout)
- P: tilapia (8.3 oz. cooked measure)
- C: large mixed green salad
- F: ALLMAX MCT oil (1 tbsp.)
- **30 minutes before workout 1-2 scoops KETOCUTS and 1 scoop IMPACT IGNITER
- **Throughout workout sip on 2 scoops AMINOCORE in water.
- **Immediately post-workout 5 grams L-LEUCINE and 1 scoop CVOL.
Meal 4 (post-workout)
- P: ALLMAX ISOFLEX (2 scoops)
- C: ALLMAX CARBION (1 scoop) + white potato (8.3 oz. cooked measure)
- F: no added fats
Meal 5
- P: top round steak (7.1 oz. cooked measure)
- C: choice of vegetables
- F: walnuts (20 grams weight)
Meal 6
- P: ALLMAX CASEIN FX (2 scoops)
- C: none
- F: natural peanut butter (2 tbsp.)
- **30 minutes before bed 1-2 caps LIGHTS OUT SLEEP
Female
Below I have laid out what might be a typical (diet) day for a 130 lb. female, that is reasonably lean, and wishing to gain more muscle while continually decreasing overall body fat. While the macronutrients, and thus calories, need to be adjusted according to your own weight and current physical conditioning, this can still be used as a base to work from in formulating your own dieting/eating strategy.
- **1-2 scoops AMINOCORE upon awakening
Meal 1
- P: egg whites scrambled (8 oz. uncooked measure)
- C: oatmeal (2 oz. uncooked measure) + blueberries (5 oz.)
- F: no added fats
- **1 packet VITASTACK
Meal 2
- P: chicken breast (3.6 oz. cooked measure)
- C: large mixed green salad
- F: avocado (2 oz.) + olive oil (1/4 tablespoon)
Meal 3 (pre-workout)
- P: tilapia (4.2 oz. cooked measure)
- C: large mixed green salad
- F: ALLMAX MCT oil (1 tbsp.)
- **30 minutes before workout 1-2 scoops KETOCUTS and 1 scoop IMPACT IGNITER
- **Throughout workout sip on 2 scoops AMINOCORE in water.
- **Immediately post-workout 5 grams L-LEUCINE and 1 scoop CVOL.
Meal 4 (post-workout)
- P: ALLMAX ISOFLEX (1 scoops)
- C: ALLMAX CARBION (1 scoop) + white potato (4.1 oz. cooked measure)
- F: no added fats
Meal 5
- P: top round steak (3.6 oz. cooked measure)
- C: choice of vegetables
- F: walnuts (10 grams weight)
Meal 6
- P: ALLMAX CASEIN FX (1 scoops)
- C: none
- F: natural peanut butter (1 tbsp.)
- **30 minutes before bed 1-2 caps LIGHTS OUT SLEEP
Note: If feeling hungry, snack on handfuls of our brand new HEXAPRO POPCORN, which will not only keep you satiated, but will also help ward off sweet cravings and supply extra anabolic proteins to the diet. Approximate Totals: 300 g protein; 200 g carbs; 56 g added fats to what naturally occurs in foods
