Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 @ 03:39 PM
Adrenal exhaustion is a result of too much alcohol and will cause any bodybuilder to reduce burning of more body fat. Alcohol can put a real strain on your adrenals and liver and makes it work harder which will cause a raised metabolism to slow down.
It is far more harmful than most people think, and it's very important that you understand how this drug (yes, alcohol is a drug) is affecting your adrenals, bodybuilding workout in the gym and when resting. Most symptoms are not seen right away since the adrenals are suppressed over time.
Recently I had a few clients and friends asking what the effects were. Even bodybuilders stay away form alcohol while in heavy training. The average Joe should re-think about his/her consumption. Yes, alcohol definitely have a significant negative impact on your muscle-building results. Alcohol is far more harmful than most people think, and it's very important that you understand how this drug (yes, alcohol is a drug) is causing adrenal exhaustion and your progress.
I personally experienced adrenal exhaustion when I used to have a drink almost every day after dinner. My doctor told me it was good for my heart, which is true. However, the adrenals say hell no after a while and fat started to accumulate.
Don't worry, this is not an anti-drug speech, but if you're serious about achieving a truly impressive physique, you should
definitely be aware of several ways it effects our weight lifting abilities and slowing down your gains...
The adrenals are drained at rapid rates. Vitamins and minerals keep every little process in your body functioning properly, and many of these processes involve muscle growth and burning more fat.
Adrenal Exhaustion will increase fat storage. With 7 empty calories per gram, alcohol can actually be quite fattening. Alcohol also disrupts the Kreb's Cycle, which plays an important role in burning more fat cells.
It's important to have fun in life, but too much fun can lead to problems. If you're serious about achieving significant muscle-building results, you definitely need to monitor your intake of alcohol and make sure that you are consuming it in moderation. A few drinks here and there shouldn't be a problem, but if you find yourself drinking every weekend you can almost certainly kiss your
muscle gains goodbye.
If you do decide to go out and party, make sure to drink
plenty of water and to properly nourish yourself with vitamins/minerals and a protein rich meal.
I don't recommend revolving your entire life around your muscle-building or fitness program, so don't be afraid to go out and have a good time once in a while. Just make sure to keep your drinking nights infrequent (no more than once a month) and properly
nourish yourself to lessen its effects. As long as you monitor what you're doing you can achieve an impressive physique and have a social life at the same time.
Learn more about Adrenal Exhaustion.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 @ 11:07 AM
Escape the Fat-Free Diet Trap
By Staff Writer
Since the “fat-free craze” began, statistics show we have grown fatter and fatter.
Just because a food is fat-free diet doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Get up to speed on “good fats” and lose the fat from your body, not your diet.
Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with the words “FAT-FREE.” But as conscientious weight watchers load up their shopping carts with fat-free foods week after week, many discover this alarming fact: their weight is going up!
Getting fat on fat-free
Since the beginning of the “fat-free craze,” statistics show Americans have grown fatter and fatter. Although we’ve been taught to think of fat as the culprit in the weight-loss battle, clearly this is only part of the whole diet picture. Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Many fat-free foods are actually very high in sugar and carbohydrate calories. And these calories, when eaten in excess, become converted into the one thing we’ve been taught to avoid–fat!
Lose the fat from your body, not your diet ironically, in order to burn fat and lose weight you need a certain amount of good quality fat. That’s why the ShapeWorks® Weight-Management Programstresses the importance of a well-balanced diet that includes enough “good fats,” such as those found in fish and olive oil, together with Herbalife’s highly nutritious meal replacement shakes and snacks.
By avoiding the fat-free craze and giving your body the complete nourishment it needs with Herbalife’s Cellular Nutrition supplements and weight-management products, you’ll lose weight steadily and feel healthier along the way.
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