I recently took a two week break from the 12 week challenge in order to visit Chicago and from there take a road trip to Missouri. The rest from training and dieting did a lot of good, allowing tired muscles and joints to recover fully.
I was also introduced to Jay Robb's book "The Fat Burning Diet", a wealth of information applicable to bodybuilders, athletes, and those simply seeking to shed a few pounds. Jay favours carbohydrate control but not to the extreme degree of Atkins. Carbs are restricted for 2 1/2 days (approximately 15-30g per meal) and then the evening meal of the third day is a carb load meal aimed to restore glycogen levels. In addition the Saturday evening meal is a 60 minute "eat whatever you want".
The benefits are that the body switches to burning predominantly fat for energy, thus overcoming carbohydrate addiction, energy slumps and fat deposition; muscle mass is retained through earting adequate protein, essential fats, and the carb loading meals; there is great variety to the menus, plus simple principles to creating your own meals; and adherance is greatly aided by the carb loading and cheat meals.
I've switched to this diet today, aiming to reach my goal of 156lbs and <10% body fat by 28th November.
If you would like to check out the diet for yourself visit www.jayrobb.com
I was also introduced to Jay Robb's book "The Fat Burning Diet", a wealth of information applicable to bodybuilders, athletes, and those simply seeking to shed a few pounds. Jay favours carbohydrate control but not to the extreme degree of Atkins. Carbs are restricted for 2 1/2 days (approximately 15-30g per meal) and then the evening meal of the third day is a carb load meal aimed to restore glycogen levels. In addition the Saturday evening meal is a 60 minute "eat whatever you want".
The benefits are that the body switches to burning predominantly fat for energy, thus overcoming carbohydrate addiction, energy slumps and fat deposition; muscle mass is retained through earting adequate protein, essential fats, and the carb loading meals; there is great variety to the menus, plus simple principles to creating your own meals; and adherance is greatly aided by the carb loading and cheat meals.
I've switched to this diet today, aiming to reach my goal of 156lbs and <10% body fat by 28th November.
If you would like to check out the diet for yourself visit www.jayrobb.com
