tag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:/discussions/questions/1714-diet-questionsDr Rosedale: Discussion 2012-09-06T22:16:36Ztag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-08-30T20:16:09Z2012-08-31T17:22:33ZDiet Questions<div><p>Dr. Ron is out at the moment, but below is an answer that he
gave to some super athletes. Also I have heard him say a few times
to some body builders, if they want to win then sometimes what they
might end up doing is not the healthiest option but the winning
option, also possibly carb loading the night before a big race but
not for the training.</p>
<p>Former answer from Dr. Ron<br>
We see a number of athletes with extremely high energy demands and,
while skeptical at first, they all end up saying the same thing.
Not only is a diet like this healthier overall for a person's life,
but athletic performance is greatly improved when a person burns
fat and becomes sensitive to insulin and leptin. The body can make
enough sugar naturally to fulfill the basic needs of even the most
devout athlete. When it runs on primarily fat, there is no need to
re-fuel or load up on sugar before the event. You hear about
athletes "hitting the wall", that happens when they run out of
sugar and lack the ability to efficiently burn fat. On a program
like this, that doesn't happen. They can preform at a higher level
for a much longer period of time. Of course there will be a
learning curve. For the first two to four weeks, they may suffer a
bit of a lag, but once that fat-burning kicks in, the results are
incredible.</p>
<p>We've seen many athletes over the years and they all report
positive results. The sugar that is needed for the quick, immediate
energy will still be there there, and it will constantly be
refilled naturally. There is no need to take in any more. And when
the body can use fat for the rest, it has a constant source of very
abundant energy, more than enough for any sport.</p></div>Fionatag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-08-30T23:10:30Z2012-08-30T23:10:30ZDiet Questions<div><p>As an athlete i am trying to gain more muscle. I read on Dr
Rosedales site that it is recommended 1 gram of protein per kg of
body weight. If I do continue with this diet I am concerned that I
will not be getting enough calories to gain the muscle that I want.
Cutting carbs is not a problem but if I follow the protein
recommendations I would have to decrease the amount fom what I am
currently taking. Would this be acceptable for bodybuilding on this
diet. Also what would you recommend for a calorie range for someone
like myself since carbs are completely cut out. I know that my
resting metabolic rate is around 1500 the last time I had it
tested.</p></div>Chad Mckowntag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-08-31T09:20:16Z2012-08-31T09:20:16ZDiet Questions<div><p>Calories should not be a problem as fat is allowed in relatively
unlimited quantities depending on hunger. As far as protein; it is
not how much you take, but how well it is used. That is true for
any nutrient. Becoming more insulin sensitive, maximizing your
insulin sensitivity, allows the amino acids that you do take to
better enter cells and be incorporated as muscle or whatever is
necessary for them to be used for. This is why it is not necessary
to have an insulin spike, but instead have insulin better listened
to by muscles and other tissues all of the time.</p>
<p>As far as the amount of protein; 1 g per kg of lean mass +10
extra grams daily secondary to your exercise level should be all
that you would need to allow not only for maintenance but even some
anabolic activity if desired. Eating more than that would likely
result in burning the extra protein for fuel, and that is what we
are trying to avoid.</p>
<p>Noticed this post is marked 'private' would be great to make it
public so others can learn, your personal email will be kept
private, would this be ok?</p></div>Dr. Rosedaletag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-08-31T16:54:08Z2012-08-31T16:54:08ZDiet Questions<div><p>I am a person of routine. I eat pretty much the same things
everyday. I have eggs in the morning. Usually 8 eggs (5 whites and
3 full) scrambled. What would you recommend as far as breakfast? Is
the amount and the way I prepare my eggs fit within the guidelines.
As far as healthy fats I am not a big fan of fish so I do
supplement with omega 3 fish oil. I do cook with olive oil quite
frequently and prefer almonds over over any type of nuts. I am also
ok wth avocado as well. Would you recommend any other type of fat
source to eat rather than just the ones I listed? I would have no
problem with cooking in healthy oil and eating nuts all the time.
Would it be better to add a little more variety? Lunch and dinner
would be chicken or steak ( (frequently venison) with a salad. I
also weight train in the evenings after work and supplement with
whey protein, creatine, bcaa, glutamine, and zma. Not sure how much
protein I am getting but I weigh 230 lbs with about 12 percent body
fat. I prefer to be around this weight if not 5-10 pounds heavier.
So that would put me at about 115-120 grams if I am going to go by
my preferred weight. Am I correct with this? To answer your
question we can make this public as long as my email is not shown
and also my name is taken out of the previous posts. Thank you and
look forward to hearing from you soon</p></div>Chad Mckowntag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-08-31T17:30:32Z2012-08-31T17:30:32ZDiet Questions<div><p>The egg yolk is the most nutritious part of the egg! The best
way to eat eggs, would be to boil, fry sunnyside up but not on such
a high temperature. When you scramble an egg the cholesterol in the
yoke in the process of beating gets oxidized so ok for every now
and then but not the best for everyday. Olive oil is great and so
is coconut oil as an MCT is would be ready to burn as energy. Dr.
Ron explained his view on the protein.. and not needing to go so
high. I took out your personal details and only you and I will be
able to see your email.</p></div>Fionatag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-09-06T19:58:04Z2012-09-06T21:00:26ZDiet Questions<div><p>What are your recommendations for omega-3 fish oil supplements
(quantity/day). Also would you recommend supplementing anything
along with fish oil. If so what do you recommend and how much?
Because I know in the article I read you said that omega-3 fish oil
can be a double edged sword.</p></div>Chad Mckowntag:drrosedale.tenderapp.com,2010-09-16:Comment/183922542012-09-06T22:16:36Z2012-09-06T22:16:36ZDiet Questions<div><p>If you take omega 3 that is not fresh then it will do your more
harm than good. Most fish oil capsules are stored in a plastic
bottle which will allow the capsules to oxidize. Making sure you
get good quality that is kept in a glass container and after opened
stored in the fridge. Carlsens liquid fish oil is a good option. If
you have not been taking any omega 3 for some time and also do not
each very much fish, then take a table spoon for the first 10 days
or so, and then drop it down to a teaspoon a day. Magnesium and
potassium, and a good multi making sure you get capsules rather
than tablets. Of course this is the basic, there are many other
supplements that we take that are just great supplements like no
flush niacin, arginine, L carnitine, and many more. <a href=
"http://www.drrosedale.com/products.htm">http://www.drrosedale.com/products.htm</a>
and click on the slider at the bottom to see other and the brands
we have been happy with. We will also be re launching Dr. Ron's
supplement line that he had for his patients and they have all been
requesting and not able to find as high a quality substitute. Dr.
Ron's supplements are about 3 months out.</p></div>Fiona