Rest Day Nutrition

Hey Guys! today is the second day of my diet, but this day differs in terms of diet compared to during the week which I will explain later. Currently I am weight training on monday, wednesday and friday and performing 10 minutes of cardio after each weights session, (swimming or treadmill). On tuesday and thursday I do a light session of cardio and eat slightly less carbohydrates during the day, as I will be burning less calories. However today is a rest day, therefore, as I have not damaged my muscles with weights today I will not need as many calories. I eat less calories on rest days (today and sunday) to give my body an extra edge, anyone can try this and it is a great way to loose extra fat. As you have not exercised you will not require as many carbohydrates, so when you cut back on carbs you will not be more fatigued than other days on your regime. Hope this helps!


Rest day diet: (remember this diet is tailored to me in terms of my calorie allowance)


                     9.30   3 eggs, 3 whites, oatmeal
                    12.30  chicken breast, brown rice
                                (less rice than usual by 40 grams)
                    15.15   chicken breast, 180g sweet potato
                    17.45   2 haddock fillet, wholemeal pitta bread, lettuce,
                                1 red pepper
                    20.30   1 glass skim milk, small 1/2 cup cottage cheese
                                 (great source of casein protein before bed)


This diet is similar to training days, but with less carbs, on monday I will outline my chest and shoulder workout along with training day diet so stay tuned!


     

24 hour fitness

Well guys, its day 1 of my 2100 calorie diet, and I can tell you it has not been easy haha! I have been craving bad carbs like mad since my diet is so strict. Fortunately today I read Mens Health (the mens fitness magazine) and it had some great muscle building meals which have good flavour but are also great for loosing fat. One meal which I think is great is their turkey chilli (recipe below). My diet consists of 5 meals a day, after 6.30 there are no carbohydrates in the diet which tempts you to bad carbs, but learn self-control and you will loose fat. I am about to have my last meal which consists of 2 haddock fillets with a small portion of broccoli, I ll keep you updated on how my diet is going.....

Finally, here is the recipe ... enjoy!

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large orange, red, or yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey breast
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
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This meal takes 1 hour 45 minutes to prepare but it serves 8 people meaning you can freeze it and you have 8 portions of muscle building foods!