No Pain No Gain?! Myth or Truth

It's posted in most gyms if not all. It's the tag line for every fitness trainers and instructors, heck, its even on fitness magazines.. But how true is this catch phrase to its publicity? It has always been the truth since ancient times of the bodybuilding world but time have changed and for the better if not worst.

I would say, the only PAIN you should be feeling for the gain is the pain of fighting to commit to being determined and committed to the exercise routine, diet and health. It's the sacrifice worth for the pain. Trust me, it's not easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. lots of dedication involved. Truth is, even up till now, i've to struggle out of bed to pick my ass up to hit the gym. But i've managed without fail to push myself to make it happen.

I used to think that my muscles are only worked when I feel the pain right after or even before i finish the workout. I would work and work till i can't even feel my muscles before i leave the gym... but with much knowledge and experience now, .... OMG, the amount of lactic acids build up.... building up muscles is all bout the recovery factor and not by injuring them further. If you think you would feel more manly leaving the gym walking like you have the balls of an elephant, then think again.

Always monitor your workout, plan it out. alternating it to your conditions daily is essential but do not go overboard. Make sure when you have a goal, hit it and you can exceed it a little further to pump in the extra to get that last few sets to failure but not more. Trust me, you will feel it in a few days time and you can definitely see the pump sustained.

Plan, pump, and recover to get bigger, thicker and leaner muscles.... NO PAIN! NO GAIN!

Bong Cheng Tzuu on no gym day.....

More Updates

22nd December 2010 - 5th week since I started bulking up... more size, more mass... but there is yet more weights to gain...

I've always have huge forearms but i didn't realize the size till today... lol

Well, at least I have thicker back now... i've gotta increase the thickness before i start cutting back again....

Natural Power

Yes, that's rite, the food which all couples avoid before kissing is actually one of the main ingredient to boost up that testosterone level and lower your fats enemies. Garlic is known to lower your blood pressure by boosting levels of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide, which increase the diameter of blood vessels to reduce the blood pressure. In which, more blood and nutrients will be pump into the muscles and therefore, it is recommended to take garlic before workout. In short, It means bigger thicker muscles...

so now don't go vamp and avoid these treasures of the bodybuilding world.

Another Success Story

Here's another one of my satisfied client for a slimming and toning up program. Getting rid of the excess fats around the lower chest and stomach which is one of the most irritating stubborn area for most men...

Work your bottom to gain the whole!

you know the old saying you want it hard, you better play it harder... hahaha.... (DON'T STRAY) but in truth, there is no such thing as a shortcut if you wanna gain quality.. and if you want that quality, you better follow the rules... and WORK ON THOSE CORES..

What are cores? well, The major core exercise are Squats, Deadlifts, bench press and chin ups .. these are the exercise which will help you get all your muscles working.. THESE are the EXERCISE which will help you put thickness on those fibers within... Trust me, I've been pumping Bench Press for 1 month and BOOM!! I don't work squats much cause im a little lazy.. lol.. but once i get down to it, it's a DAY DEDICATED to SQUATS.... and gosh, i feel like im going to puke each time... but hey, you wanna build bigger, thicker and quality muscles, You'd better!!

But please be reminded, As long as it's to do with movements even if it comes down to lifting your fingers, there is a risk of injury.. so do get expert advice and spot before you attempt any of these awesome core exercise...

Road to Bodybuilding

Here's a couple of more pictures after 6 days without gym. LOL, i actually took these pictures after work.. well, after setting up all the cables and projectors for an upcoming event. As usual, I hate wearing shirt during these kinda work because of the local hot and humid weather and I sweat a lot lately. The stickiness is really irritating.

As from comments, I've managed to build mass on my chest. Probably that's where all the 3.2 kgs I added went.. lol.. but i improved the mass on my triceps and biceps. Now all I need is to add more mass until my ideal size and then shred down..

Salvation and Lust

Please don't stare... but in truth, i would so love to be bath in "WARM DARK CHOCOLATE" .. the thought sends sensational feelings up my spine.. well, i heard somewhere in the world they actually have this chocolate spa... but i can't remember where... anyways, we are not here to talk bout chocolate bath... hmmm.... yummy..... haiz.... getting back to real business....

so why am i talking bout chocolate in a fitness / diet blog? well, in truth chocolate actually helps you in your diet... 1st and foremost, chocolate helps to curb that cravings and definitely mood control. The fat content in chocolate helps provides a feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction, releasing mood-enhancing endorphins. which in turn improve your mood so you won't feel that depressed while maintaining that strict diet of yours... lol

Furthermore, Chocolate is know to have a high content of antioxidant which is equal to both the wine and green tea. Dark Chocolate can help you to protect your cells from cancer causing toxic which can help you to reduce the risk of cancer or heart disease. but bear in mind, whatever taste good in the mouth might not be as healthy for the body... so lay off those white chocolates... lol

other that the 2 stated goodness of dark chocolates, it is know that these Food Fit for Gods can help you to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure as well as aids in your blood circulation.

but remember, always practice moderation when you consume them ... it's not bout quantity... its just bout quality :) enjoy those DARK CHOCOLATE

BEEF PROTEIN!!

I know, I know... I look freaky here but it's been so long since i last had my favorite dish "Lean Tenderloin Steak" I've no idea but i've long love steak since the day my dad brought my family and I to have my 1st steak lunch in Wisma Saberkas Kuching. Well, back then i didn't know it's protein and creatine of course.. hahaha...

well, im not promoting the beef because too much of these protein will cause indigestion and cholesterol... lol. hence, most of the supplement companies are making beef protein without the cholesterol and fats included. but its not something which you should exclude totally as it's one of the best food to get some mass up those muscle. other than chicken and fish, beef contains the best substance to feed those muscles. but remember, only lean steak without the fats as you won't wanna mass up without the quality. it would be easier for you to maintain those hard earn muscles if you don't put too much of fats underneath those skins.

there are many ways to prepare a great tasting healthy lean steak.. of course, frying is out as it will take away all those nutrients and it's never the best way to enjoy those steaks... grilling is always the best but if you don't mind the taste, you can always boil or broil them... lol... but do be wise in choosing the right ingredients to tag along as well as condiments.. OLIVE OIL rocks....

now beef your way to a beefy you

All it takes is a little dedication...

I know every is asking the same question. Top of the list. "How to maintain a good physics for a long period?" with all the temptations lurking at every corner and opportunities for comfort lying all over, it seems to be "mission impossible" just to keep up.

pictures above is arrange in order.. "Jun 2009" "Mar 2010" "Nov 2010" I'm a living proof that with just a little effort and dedication, nothing is every impossible. I do hope to be an inspiration to many in the busy society that health is of major importance as without it, success would be far from reach. Many of us overlook this issue as most of us are clouded by the importance of money and neglected other aspects of life be it family, friends, rest.... Health...

Again and again, i remind everyone that it just take 10 minutes every morning for a basic health maintenance if you are too busy and if you have a little more time to spare, a half hour workout is all you need daily. You don't have to work your ass off every time. I know its a trend for everyone lately to attend intensive group exercise and pump till they drop. Which results in depletion of energy till the very last drop. In which case, losing mood to do just about anything at all. But this is not what workout is all about. You are suppose to feel fresher, more energize after each session as your metabolism is boost to the max so you are hyped for the game to come.

so be smart in choosing your workout.. just because it says "BURN 800 Calories" doesn't mean it's burning fats only. You do need to watch your diet and rest period as well. so be it 10 minutes or 30 minutes, a good exercise will leave you fully energized... iv 3 hrs - 5 each session and im always leaving the gym fresh and ready to game....

Happy Workout :)

Gaspari Nutrition Anavite

Supplements and nutrition is a very important aspect in our quest for healthy living... trust me, i've tried it out and taken the toll. Without much vitamins and minerals out body just can't take the impact and torture we throw at it be it in the gym or outside on out everyday life. Even when you walk from your room to the washroom, you risk injuries to your hip, knee and ankle bones. The Impact from the activities would cause wear and tear if we don't take care of it properly.

I've used tons and tons of supplements be it from the shelves or from direct sales. And all of them have their strength and weaknesses. I still use every single brand i can get a hold of but of course after much analysis and studies of what i need at the very moment and in future to come. the most common vitamin i use is the Vitamin C and B-Complex (full)

Right now I'm using a hardcore version which is from Gaspari Nutrition, The Anavite. Do not be fooled by the brand itself as it's not just for bodybuilders. If you read the supplement facts, it has got all the daily vitamins we need packed with some extras which we would not have taken in if it's not included in the pack such as the Beta-Alanine, L-carnitine and L-Tartrate... will blog more on why is all these important as well... i've only left 10 minutes to leave the house so i won't be late for work... lol... iv been a pretty bz lately at work with 7 days full and most days 16hrs of work for peanuts OT allowances... talk bout employees rights in the 3rd world country.... anyways... don forget the vitamins, mineral and supplements intake... its troublesome, but its worth all the trouble... choa..

Sleep walking

Have you ever have the feeling as if u've not woken up from ur dream world and that it's all just ur imaginations till someone who is kinda enough to poke you with a pin to tell you that it's the reality and "YOU NEED TO GET SOME SLEEP" hahaha... well, there is an old saying, you wanna grow, you need to sleep. rest is a very important activity as it helps our body to recover from all the torture we've threw at it. And most importantly, our body starts to replenish whatever we have used up so the next day will be another day.

Lately, i've not been having much rest due to my work. I've to set up a large event everyday for almost 2 weeks. working from 8 am up till 11pm or sometimes even 2am. DAILY... just imagine me being a walking zombie at daily. But No mistake, I still wake up at 5am to do my routine cardio to keep that metabolism high throughout the day so i get to burn fats constantly. It's hard to wake up at 5, especially when i sleep at 3 am... But I'm feeling. No doubt a lot of you are gym bugs or Gym Freaks like me. A proper rest is needed for your muscle to recover and grow. You may felt like incomplete if you don't visit the gym but by doing so, you end up causing more harm than gain. Make sure you have at least 8 hrs of sleep 6hrs is ok daily so that you can be fresher the next round when you visit the gym after work...

Being tired is pretty dangerous especially when you have to get out of bed. I almost fell off a 3 story high scaffolding today when i fell asleep on it while waiting for my colleagues to roll up the cables i've just detached from the ceiling. What a wake up call.. lol. anyways, do get enough rest.. and i mean plenty of rest to see quality muscles gain in you.

burning more than you think

It's such a common sight around the gym compound. With people who exercised for a couple of minutes and stepped out to take a few puff. And then comes in to take another few kgs before stepping out for few more sticks. It's not just annoying for people who are still pumping inside the gym with all the smokes clouding the gym or even the smell which irritates gym enthusiast who wants to concentrate to get in a few more of those plates but smoking right after a workout could actually harm you a lot more than you think.... y so?

well, 1st of all... why do you exercise? other that building a beautiful physics, im sure you would want to improve your stamina for everyday activity, health so you spend less on medications and can enjoy great food throughout your whole life..... etc.. wait.. if you have already build a stronger physics with superb stamina.. that means your organs are stronger as well as functioning at tip top condition... so wouldn't that make your lungs stronger too ?? awesome right.. so in everyone knowledge, that means you can smoke more cause your are healthier and your lungs are running perfectly.. but on the contrary, with stronger lungs, that means you take in stronger breath and absorb more air into the system. like a clean car air filter. but have any of you open up your car filter and check out the sight in there? at least you can replace that filter.. what bout your lungs? with stronger organs, you absorb more smokes than those who are less active.....

since we are talking bout organs today... for the heavy drinkers, same scenario different agenda.. with bodybuilding and workout, you build a stronger liver which in returns filters better and absorb better... all those alcohol consumed will just get absorb fully... you can have your social beer or drink once in a while just to relax. but not too often...

have a great workout day :)

GOING NUTS!!!!

NUTS .... if you don't know by now, its in the SUPER FOOD list. but please be reminded, not everyone can consume this treasure of nature due to allergy and probably sickness. So be sure to consult your doctor before you consume these babies...

so what is in nuts which is so awesome? FATS!! .. that's right folks.. Nuts contains high level of MUFA. if you have gone through my old blogs, you would know what MUFA is... but seriously, i've been discriminated, condemned and criticized for introducing nuts to everyone's diet (of course, after interviewing them) and consuming tons and tons of nuts... Once I went NUTS tat I bought a 1kg pack of nuts and finish em all in one sitting... lol... but if you look at it scientifically, NUTS not only contain a high level of good fats, its also packed with tons of proteins and fibers... I'm not asking you to pour in 1kg of nuts in one sitting like i did but consuming a handful amount of nuts a day could help you fill up that gap of proteins which you didn't managed to cover up during the whole day. plus, the good fats will help you to jack up the metabolism so you burn bad fats... but pls consult your doc just to be sure.

Different nuts have different unique abilities and effects... so make sure you have a variety.... SO GO OUT THERE AND GET NUTTY!!
These nuts are high in IRON!! hahaha... but i've never tried it before... :P

Dedication = Satisfaction

Well, a lot of people would wanna know how I look like with all the talks bout healthy food and lifestyle. And then there are some who knows me and wana know how I am doing all this while with the lack of a complete gym, supplements and definitely time for gym.. most would think that i'm out of shape by now. But here I am with "just out of the oven" picture taken late afternoon today while at work shirtless due to the hot and humid weather. I got a little naughty and asked my colleague to snap a few shot of me posing under the scorching sun with his camera phone.

Initially I had planned for it yesterday while hanging cables on a 3 story high mobile scaffolding but the pictures turned out a little blur.

Well, I've not been very active in the gym lately due to my new job. But with whatever I can get, I managed to gain 2.5kg mass of my 20kg mass plan in just a week without any supplements. So another 17.5kg to go.

Posing under the scorching sun

Hulk Knows the color!!

Yeah, I called it. The Most muscular super hero sure knows the color.. GREEN.. It's not just in pens and papers or even on screen that the huge beast, the Incredible HULK is ripped and as dry as the deserts of Sahara.

I know a lot of people from the gym have one common concept on building mass. Lots of meat, carbs and proteins. but they fail to mention lots of fruits and vegetables. As of always, meat have always been an all time favourite in Mass building process. Especially "BEEF" which contains not only Protein but a high dose of creatine. Next you have the chicken breast and eggs tied closely at 2nd, moving on to fish.... but wait... all these hard to digest protein won't get anywhere near your muscles if your system can't fully process them least to absorb them. If your digestive system is not functioning properly, how is it that you are able to reap the goodness of all the items which you just stuff into that slaughter house?

Vegetables and fruits are a good source of fiber and many of them contains great enzymes which helps your digestive system to function properly. And according to my studies, there is a substance in vegetables which helps you to get that ripped effect by slowing down the process of protein being burnt as food for the body. by doing so, your body actually stays full longer which ends up aiding your metabolism to last longer. isn't that what all bodybuilders have been hunting for all this while? prolonged metabolism rotations which helps to burn fats all day long without turning to catabolism.

Final words, Go Green, Go Hulk!!

Oiling all the way down .... to your tummy

Gosh, you know, if you google bout cooking oil, there is no "agreed upon" statements.. something which is very frustrating indeed for us who does our research before we buy what we put into our mouth.. I was holding onto my phone with "Opera Mini" on with numerous tabs on "cooking oils" such as Canola Oil, Sunflower seed oil, corn oil... etc. and the attendant was watching with the eye of an eagle probably suspecting me as a shoplifter who's pretending to hover around till no one's around. Come on, I didn't have a bag with me that time.. don't think i can stuff any cooking oil bottle into my pants and tell em I have a huge package.... ish....

anyways, there is no such thing as a safe cooking oil as most of the oil would release a certain waste which is harmful to our body under high heat. So lesson learnt. Be it Olive Oil, Peanut oil, sunflower seed oil, safflower seed oil, corn, almond... etc.... Never cook it under Extreme high heat so that means no frying at all.

Something funny though, which reading on articles regarding Canola Oil, some researcher actually mentioned that canola oil is not actually as healthy as it's claimed... but on other logs, its rated 2nd to olive oil. so who is telling the truth? well, I bought a very crystal clear sunflower seed oil which is high in mono and poly fats and very low in saturated fats. Sunflower seed oil is one of the all time favourite oil because it contains high omega 6 and even vitamin e. The ratio of Omega 3 & 6 in the oil is at 1:2. and according to all those logs, omega 3 is not very suitable for cooking under high heat because under those conditions, omega 3 would be damaged and in turn become toxic which is cancer causing. So be careful. I may look like an idiot reading numerous article in front of the item on my phone. but I'm going to benefit from it and no one else once i consume it... so who cares what others think..

another thing which is still in doubt is the log saying Butter is healthy... well at least healthier than Margarine which contains lots of unsaturated fats. But all these while, I've always considered Butter to be a tummy killer due to the amount of fats content... unless i can find a fat free or reduced fat butter... it's not on my list.

So practice moderations as fats will always be fats no matter how healthy it is according to the charts... play it safe...

Feeling Corny?

Whoa! POP CORN??? YUMMY?!! Am I sure?...... emm...

HELL YEAH!!

hahaha.... well, a lot of people consider popcorns as comfort food which is far from anything healthy.. well, it is comfort food but rather preparation is very important to either make it healthy o not.

Popcorn has been misjudged for many decades least centuries.. well, at least since it was found. Probably due to all the misguidance from the western movies we watched visibly showing how obese boys chowing ton and tons of popcorns in front of their tv or in the cinemas? probably... but popcorn itself is a healthy snack choice. It's a healthy whole grain choice which contains tons of fibers and merely just 93 calories with less than 1.5 gms of fat for a standard air-popped 3 cups serving without any other ingredients.

but unfortunately, society today would not risk their taste buds for anything less than tasty to enter the gateway to their heart. Ingredients such as caramel, sugar, butter... etc have been added to taste as well as fats and calories. Need I say more the next time you visit a cinema.. you know what to do... Usually I either sneak my own snacks if the confectionery in the cinema lacks of the choice.... (will be discussed in the next log) Sorry Cinema owners, but if only you have healthier selections other than the carbonated sugary drinks and those fatty and high calories snacks, probably the health conscious crowd would let you earn their hard earn cash.

Well, new research has found out that popcorns has got large level of health-boosting antioxidants called "polyphenols" Polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

So I'd say "POP that CORN but CORN it NATURALLY"

Health is a lifestyle! not a luxury

Living in this work orientated, money chasing and busy era a lot of us are given the rights to procrastinate and reasons to not exercise... or is that so? You can't reason your way out of health that's for sure. After a while, everything will surface. Visually is the first sign. with fatigue look, droopy eyes, thick eye bags, dark eye circles... etc.. then health kicks in. with more frequent visits to the clinics, pharmacies, feeling more and more tired daily, aching starts to be a part of a daily routine.... etc. Are your going to procrastinate until all this symptoms becomes a part of your life? Irritating you each time when you want to do something which you can easily accomplish few years back? Trust me, after 4 years working as a freelancer with ample time to hit the gyms and workout and 8mths of unemployment to have every minute dedicated to working out, it took me a while to get used to the working life while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Especially when everyone at work eats the worldly way. hahaha. I was struggling initially until I finally settled down with the office life... emm... well, working society lifestyle and got right back on the track. I prepacked all my food. Here's a breakdown of my daily timetable 5:00am - wake up to have my 1st breakfast 5:10am - workout 5:50am - 2nd breakfast 7:30am - 3rd breakfast 10:00am - snack 12:00pm - lunch 3:00 pm - snack 5:00 pm - snack 5:15 pm - workout 6:00 pm - dinner 9:00pm - supper Whoa!! everyone's common expression. How did I slot in my snacks at work? hahaha.... in the washroom tat is. Not that hygienic but I'm not eating out of the toilet bowl, am I? but it does take a few days to get used to it and to overcome the feeling of depression being confined to eating in the washroom.. hahaha... things i do for health! sheesh.. I don't eat out much but when i do, i choose the right kinda food. I mean, you don't have to restrain yourself from McDonalds or even Kentucky Fried Chicken and even Pizza Huts. Just know what to choose. I usually take a lot of veges. How do you choose? well, for veges, always try to find non greasy or gravy selections. Some veges can be very fatty due to the way its cooked and the ingredients. A lot of people likes to used oyster sauce and other tasty sauces but all these will only add to more carbs and calories. What bout meat? I usually choose steam skinless chicken breast with no sauce added. It's less tasty but its healthier. Try to go for the breast more than the other parts even when you are in a fast food chain restaurant. That way you minimized the amount of fats and carbs. GO SKINLESS!! So I say fast food isn't all that bad? Yeah! you can eat fast food and yet lose weight. But be logical in your choice. If i'm in McDonalds' I usually don't order the carbonated drinks and fries. A Big Mac is all good but if your attendant in the restaurant is a nice guy, you can actually ask em to leave the mayo out. Beef is a great source of protein and creatine. the BREAD? hahaha.. what can 2 slice of palm size bread do to you if you don't take it everyday? and you have the salad selections where you they don't mix the dressings together. Just return the dressings :) KFC? oh yeah, Original only and chicken breast. Peel those tasty, greasy, juicy delicious skins away and leave it by the side of the plate. Never go for Coleslaw cause its high in fats from the mayo.. you see, you don't have to deprive yourselves from comfort food, just be reasonable and don't consume it too often... Eat healthy, stay healthy and stay true :)

Milking the Bread

Milk is essential for the body but a lot of speculations have been made throughout the years. Milk is good for the body, milk is bad, good, bad.......... but who is right and who isn't? well, i've been taking skimmed milk twice daily or sometimes more for 3 years. Low fat high calcium milk for the past 1 year and i've managed to maintain my fat percentage at a very low level. As of eggs, milk has always been underrated. Not cause of milk itself but a lot of people didn't reap the goodness of milk cause they consume a lot of processed milk, full-cream milk and even condensed milk which is high in fats and a lot of other substance which is not the best for health. Milk is actually very beneficial for our muscles and bones. Even for our metabolic mechanism. we just have to choose wisely.

I can't find any of the brand i was using previously which is very low in fats and sugar.. and i mean VERY LOW. Tesco light skimmed milk is awesome. i think that's the best i can find here in Malaysia (peninsula) which is reasonably priced. Now i'm using Anlene Low Fat milk powder cause it's the lowest i can find here in East Malaysia. I drink once in the morning and once before I sleep. By doing so, I'm giving my body the food it needs to boost up the metabolic rate and at the same time, nothing to rich. And with the amount of caffeine i'm consuming daily, I think i'm burning a lot of my calcium. So apart from drinking lots of milk, calcium tabs is essential.

Another underrated super food is the bread... not just any bread but anything with the "WHOLE" is recommended. White breads are fast simple carbs which burns up too fast before your body can fully utilize it for energy. It's not bad but try to consume less of these white colored ones. Wholemeal, Wholegrain, wholewheat are awesome complex carbs which is high in fiber. And another selection of breads are everything with nuts and seeds in it. Complex carbs provide a slower and sustained release. which is really good before a workout so your food can last you throughout the 1 - 2 hrs of exercise before turning to your muscles for energy. Again, i ask you all to choose wisely and read those labels before you put into your mouth.

Have fun with Breads and Milks :)

Sweet as Sugar

Everyone have sweet tooth but whether you are choosing the right sweetness to fulfill that craving counts... and I mean COUNTS... cause like they say, you are what you eat and what you eat shows visibly. so choose wisely according to reasons and not lust.

But it's definitely easier said than done. So how would we accomplish this "mission impossible" for most people? well, for a start, start walking.... into a supermarket if you are too busy to hit the market early in the morning for fresh fruits... every supermarket carries a wide variety of fruits. go for the basics. Apples which last long and friendly to the taste buds.. furthermore, apples have very minimal glucose level, high in fiber and vitamins. or if you fancy something more exotic and you have a bit more budget, try kiwi and strawberries. Kiwi have more vitamin C compared to most of the other fruits and strawberry are great vitamin C and flavonoids. And berries' a source of natural fat burners. Keep them at reach wherever you are. Pack em and carry them around. to work, to cinema, to school... places where you will be tempted to snack and by keeping the fruits around, you won't be snacking on the wrong foods. it's a start isn't it? forget bout the face or how people's going to view you. trust me, I was being discriminated when i 1st started. all sorts of comments being slapped into my face. but when my physics starts to change for the better, people start questioning my diet in curiosity as to why i eat so much and still able to maintain my physics. but problem is that their doubts and fears are still intact which makes them unwilling to try. I pack my whole days meal to work. all the snacks.. and Im always caught chewing my my bread by the shopping mall bench, sidewalks... which ever place i can think of... well, i don't do the squatting next to the drain no more... hahaha.... gosh, those were the time when i was younger. anyways, there are many parks and nice scenery places to eat your home take away... you just need to take the 1st step.

your task, is to walk up another 10 minutes earlier to make a healthy home take away.. just a simple one would do.

Protein from the SEA

Super Food to fuel up your muscles. Fish is one of the highest quality which contains sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids required by the body for growth and maintenance of lean muscle tissue. Along with it's natural source of GOOD FATS... yes... FATS ... hahaha.... try not to fry it so you only have the good fats. I love my fish steam.. but living here in the Borneo Island we get a lot of fresh fish.. as long as you know where to buy and how to choose nothing could go wrong...

well, the fats in fish is being listed as MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) the fats which helps your to burn fats. well, I think i've explained it earlier in some of my other logs but in summary, MUFA boost up your metabolism so your body becomes a wok to fry those unwanted fats.... so if you are looking to slimdown or just tone up, Fish is the way.. well, not everyday... even i would puke... wait... probably not.. iv been eating the same meals everyday for the past 3 years when i was in KL... hahaha.....

but as always, nothing is every perfect.. these super food can be poisonous as well... im not talking bout the puffer fish... but due to the contamination of mercury in the deep sea... in very minimal level, we are at risk as well if we consume too much of this hidden treasure. but wait, everyone knows that Japanese eats a lot of seafood and a lot of them live till old age... so how come these theories don't work on them? have you ever notice the favorite drink in every japanese restaurant? hahaha.... i pretty much figure that Japanese drink lots of green tea. Iv read somewhere that the substance in Green Tea actually neutralize the poisonous Mercury in fish as we consume them together.. i don't mean cooking the fish in green tea... although, its not a bad idea :P and not dipping your fish in the tea either.. hahaha... have the green wonder around the table each time u are eating fish.. take sips.. trust me... you won't regret lowering the risk of mercury poisoning while adding extra grams of protein to feed your muscles...

GO GREEN!

Dymatize Nutrition Elite Primal - BEEF PROTEIN

That's right folks, 27 grams of pure beef protein with 0% fats and cholesterol. And if your are thinking of consuming the red meat for that amount of protein... get this in people, four ounces of lean roast beef yield about 22 grams of complete protein. And that is barely 1 scoop. Not to mention what it would do to your digestive system. so what more could you ask for except for the taste of course. hahaha... but I don't think i can take it either if they managed to make it taste like .... emm... beef :S but trying to make it taste fruity makes it... well, not the best tasting protein you can find in the market. but as a bodybuilder, its not bout the taste but the quality of the protein. I've had a shot of this product and "WHOA!" is all I can say. not considering the taste, it's actually a very potent protein. straight flow of anabolic component directly into the muscles. I felt my whole body heats up minutes after consuming it. Well, what can I say with just 1 serving but even so, I felt the effect straight on.

Elite PRIMAL is over 375% more concentrated than an average piece of beef. With a massive 27 grams of protein and 3 grams of creatine per serving. You want quality, Beef Protein is in. Even Kai Greene's using Beef Protein by Muscle Meds.

Lose Fats Not Weights

Previously the goal for the general community is all bout losing weight. As long as the numbers and digits on the scale decreases, the streets will have a couple of more cheerful faces. But that's the problem. People are just about the digits and not about what they lose exactly. And Yes!! there's a huge difference with the same digits. I've been making progress in my body without even changing the numbers on the scale. Would you believe there is no difference in the weight on both the pictures above? Look how different I am with merely 2 months apart. Of course the picture on the left is not taken last before I started my routine but it's how i was till I decide it's time to make a change. I don't know how much is the body percentage on the left but on the right, I was at 3% body fat with 70% muscle mass. the rest are water and .. otrs which is not stated... anyways, lets get back to the topic. you see, there are 2 different directions in losing the digits on the scale..

The digit on the scale went down cause :
1. You lose fats
2. You lose muscles

I believe the 1st option is the objective everyone is looking for but many failed to achieved this goal because they don't understand the principal of losing weight and end up losing muscles which cause a lot of long faces due to the loose skins dangling freely all over.

A lot of people believe The only way to lose weight is to eat less. Gosh, I've no idea where this idea came from but if that's your routine be sure to end up with lots of pain due to under nutrition and starvation. You see, our body is like a big A.I. system. when you starve it constantly, it's going to go into the alert mode whereby its storing all the fats it can get to be used as emergency energy. But where does your body go to for energy? damn right its eating away your muscles. Hence, without the muscles filling up the space, you end up with tons of loose skins. And furthermore, the starvation would cause stomach acid and in the long run gastric might take place. So don't skip that meal... ESPECIALLY BREAKFAST which makes the most important meal of the day. I take 6 meals minimum a day, sometimes i hit a max 12 meals a day. People around me would give me all sorts of comments asking me if that amount of meal per day would make me fat. My answer.... "A picture tells a thousand words"

And secondly, by taking more meals in a day, your body will start working to digest the food and with all those activities going around, your metabolism will shoot up to burn fats. Isn't it great? EAT TO LOSE WEIGHT! it's hard for every1 to accept this fact but its the truth. trust me, when i 1st started, i would feel very guilty each time I pour anything down my throat.. lol. cause I make it a point i'll eat every 3 hrs to spike up my metabolism to turn my body into a furnace. Only when i saw the results that my mind eases and I'm much comfortable hogging out every 3 hours. Of course, you have to choose the right food to hog. I'll elaborate more on what kinda food in my future logs but right now.. be sensible on what you take and don't miss that breakfast....

Beans of Life & Death

One of the best supplement any bodybuilder would love.......... and hate. cause too much of caffeine causes jitteriness and one would lose concentration in the gym but with the right amount, it's the perfect ingredient for focus, strength and a sure fat burner. probably that's why a lot of fat burners in the market includes caffeine as one of the main ingredient. Usually a minimal 300mg.

why is coffee usually underrated? probably most of the time its related to heart attack or discomfort or insomnia. Well, no doubt there are certain crowd who lacks the the tolerance for this super beans but looking pass all these, Caffeine from these wonderful beans helps to boost up our metabolism hence speeds up our blood flow which in turn causes stronger blood pressure to flow through our veins which strength our hearts pump. With the stronger blood pressure, more blood will flow to our limbs.

and of course, there is always a down side to every thing if anyone chooses to abuse them. With every cup of coffee, we actually burns 10mg of calcium.. that's not exactly what we have in mind. With less calcium in our system, our bones becomes very fragile and frail. Definitely not a good sign for anyone not only in the gym but for everyday life. So proper supplementation of calcium mag or citrate is recommended. Try to avoid taking more than 3 glass of coffee in a day. For those of you who are vainpots, too much coffee can cause your skin to be dry and less radiant. not a good idea for those who wanna keep a youthful complexion. So PRACTICE MODERATIONS!!!

Ever felt like being chained?

Ever been a day when you are all hyped up after a day in the gym the trainers been motivating you and giving you advices on good diets only to have friends who temps you with "sinalicious" fatty food and you tell yourself, "what the heck, I can do away with another hour or 2 in the gym tomorrow and start the diet after this meal." then you reached home and have your family serving "too rich for your diet" menu and one you have to consume unless you risk hurting the feelings of love ones? And so your healthy diet plan's beginning to feel further and further away from your reach. well, its just a common routine most of us face so don't feel alone or being left out. In fact, I'm facing this situation everyday. All those around me constantly questions me regarding my diet and my food and some would go to the extend of discriminating my food. hahaha.... and not to forget friends who are not willing to change or couldn't find the determination enough to be on a healthy diet kept trying to pull you down and keep you away from success so they won't feel worst seeing you making progress and they don't.

Well, trust me, its not going to be easy maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Especially in today's society where health is scarce and mostly sold. No doubt our government promotes health but they have not done anything for that cause. Lifting the subsidy off sugar may seems like the 1st step but where did these subsidy goes to? make you wonder. when they 1st announce that they are lifting it for the sake of the community to promote health, i was looking forward for them to transfer the subsidy to supplements such as vitamins and sort to ease our burden on the expensive healthy products but.... guess that large sum of money just disappeared. Oh well...

It was easy when i was living alone in Kuala Lumpur. I control my diet and make sure I know what I am eating. I'll say no when the menu is not in my list of consumable ingredient and choose to meet friends in places where edible food is easily available. I thought it would be easier when I return to my hometown. Won't be that hard to maintain. LOL.. Guess I was a little naive back then.

Well, you are going to wonder how I maintain my health and physics with all these barriers laying around making life on the healthy lane harder day by day. Like mentioned, it's never easy but since I know I can't miss the dinner with my family I choose to take my own day meals.. I consume at least 6 day meals before dinner and supper minimum. In a way, i managed to control 85% of what I eat in a day and the minimum percentage is 75 to maintain on a healthy par. So I'm still above average. Even so, the healthy guideline states to consume less carbs after 3pm. And knowing it's not in my menu, the list are carbs packed. So I consume a minimal amount. 2 tablespoons of white rice and more veges than meat. I used to have the attitude of "EAT ALL YOU CAN" back then. probably its how most asians react "kiasu, kiasi" I remember a time when my brother and I was in Hartz Chicken Sunway Pyramid in 1998. I consumed 8 large plates of mountain high portion chickens. Not to mentions bowl and bowls of ice-creams, softdrinks and sauce. Since its a buffet, I was greedy and would like to eat more than it's worth. But to what gain? sacrificing my health for just a couple of dollars extras? how much could you eat? is it worth it? Remember, its not how much you can eat now, its how much you can eat in the long run. I know a lot of people eat like there is no tomorrow only to find themselves diagnose with lots of sickness which forbids them to take any more of those "Sinalicious" foods. By maintaining my healthy lifestyle, cheating now and then won't be a problem. and I can cheat now and then a whole lifetime...

So choose now.... eat till you are content for a limited time of your life or eat in moderation a whole lifetime.. your choice.... hahaha.... and one more thing.. a lot of people will come up to you and tell you not to torture yourself, live life to the full, eating is a luxury... etc ... but see it in the long run... who will be the winner....

Natural source of Vitamin E

One of the best source of Vitamin E is the Sun.. which a lot of us are getting a little less of.. especially here in Asia where everyone wants to be fair skinned. I've no idea why cause it makes em look unhealthy sometimes. Some of them are so fair that it feels like they are pale more than fair and furthermore, people with dark skin have the advantage of less risk in developing skin cancer.... anyways, it has also been proven that being under the sun will help us absorb one of the most important ingredient for health. But as I always remind everyone, PRACTICE MODERATION. too much of a good thing is never a good thing... Being under the sun for too long without proper protection will harm you instead. And do be reminded to always check how much SPF your Sunscreen has and always reapply it constantly if you are under the sun for many hours. I know it's hard to find any which has protection against both UVA and UVB here in Malaysia but usually i prefer "banana boat range of sunscreen and tanning oils"

I've been reading a lot regarding the measurement of the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and I find it hard to define it as there are much speculations circulating around. but what I can confirm with you is that the higher the SPF is not necessary the better. It all depends on how you use them. Some of the highest SPF, I think which is at 70 now doesn't mean you can stay under the sun the whole day with just one application. Remember to check if it has both UVA & UVB protection. cause even if you don't have any sunburn after the long hours barbecuing to get that perfect tanned skin, you can still be under the risk of UVA harm. And what made it worst is UVA damage last longer as the most significant sign is premature skin condition.

Anyways, what is Vitamin E anyways? ITS FAT... muahaha.... joking.. its a kind of FAT-soluble vitamin which protects Vitamin A and essential fatty acids from oxidation in the body cells and prevents breakdown of body tissues. And not only that with the essence of Vitamin E in our body system, we can reduce the risk of contacting heart disease, certain type of cancers and cataracts ( growth on the lens of the eye which cloud the vision)

But of course, with the sun, its just a minimal amount. We are what we eat and consuming food high in Vitamin E will better increase the amount absorbed. Bear in mind, food which are cooked for a long period of time will lose it's nutrients.

below are some of the food with high Vitamin E.

• Vegetable oils : Corn, canola, sunflower, sesame, cottonseed, peanut, rice bran, and palm oils.
• Nuts : Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios and hazelnuts.
• Oil seeds, legumes and grains : Corn, lentils, wheat, rice, beans, chickpeas, barley grass and oats.
• Wheat germ oil

not only is sunbathing a relaxing activity and a supply of minimal vitamin E amount, it is also a great way to get all those definitions out with a darker skin and of course, drying up under the sun helps to torch away some fat... yet to be speculated.. lol.... but it sure does give you a healthy radiant glow.