11.13.05
Are you a clock watcher?
So, I subscribe to several health related magazines. Muscle and Fitness, Flex, Men’s Health and whatnot. I went online to renew my Men’s Health subscription and was browsing their website. I noticed an online article titled “How to get thinner by the minute”. I always read articles of this nature to see if I can find anything useful.
This one was interesting, as it talks about eating throughout the day instead of just three large meals. This is something I have believed in for a long time. What made it interesting though was the way they talked about eating different things at different times of the day.
They touch on the fact that different carbs affect your body differently, that fast-burning ones like grains, potatoes and candy raise blood sugar faster than slower burning ones like fruits and veggies. Both of these types of carbs can be good for you if eaten at the right time. Not only is it what you eat but when.
They state that one needs to eat every three hours after breakfast. Waiting longer causes your blood sugar to lower and to make up for it your body starts “eating” away at your muscles. So, starting with breakfast, eat protein and slow-burning carbs along with a small portion of good fat.
The only time to change is after your workout, the meal after your workout should be liquid and two hours after should be some of those faster burning carbs. Protein, veggies and some pasta is perfect for this time.
They also have a recipe for a “Super Shake” and you can find that here; Super Shake.
It is called the clock diet, and while I despise the word “diet”, I am going to be the guinea pig and give this a go. At this point, not loosing any more weight, I am trying new eating and workout routines to see if my body will respond.
To learn more you can go to menshealth.com and click the Weight Loss navigation button at the top to read more.
I will keep you posted as I progress.