EAT FAT TO BURN FAT - EAT SUGAR TO GET FAT
'Put life into living and do it with enthusiasum'
-Vinne Tortorich
Since early 2013 I have looked at fat adapting in my diet and where possible I have used a combination of good fats combined as a fuel source. I have discovered that exercise and training using high fats provides a long and clean energy that lasts for hours without going hungry.
No sugars No grains is the general principle I am following, and still I am discovering new food combinations and snacks to keep me energised. I read about bullet proof coffee, often referred to as 'fat coffee' some time ago and gave it a go with amazing results. This is my breakfast of choice when racing or training long hours.
I have always enjoyed fruit and it plays an important role in my diet and for many athletes, but too much fruit will be stored as sugar in the body. I found I've had bloating and slight feeling of sluggishness, with hunger. So the past few weeks I have adapted to less fruits and more vegetables, oily fish and a combination of fats as my main fuel source.
Avocado snack with olive oil and seasoning
None of this lifestyle change would be possible without the help from Vinnie Tortorich. I listen to Vinne and Anna on their podcast show, and have enjoyed many hours of entertainment and knowledge whilst in the car, running or down the gym. I owe lots of thanks and appreciation to him, how he has helped thousands of over weight people globally get fit and loose weight successfully, with this simple lifestyle change.
Sadly diabetes is on the rise in the UK and it all comes down to lack of exercise and a poor diet of high sugars and grains...
I suggest looking up the podcast on itunes and downloading previous episodes. Listen and get educated.
Check out episode218 from 6th December. I appear for an interview
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5:30
Water
With 4 strawberries and 4 blackberries
11.75 mile Run
10:00
Banana
200ml Coconut water with added salt
Small handful Pumpkin seeds and pine nuts.
11:30
Coffee with cream
2 cooked beetroot 4 blackberries
Small handful of nuts
(Working an 8hr shift)
(Working an 8hr shift)
14:30
3 Egg omelette with cream, cheddar, spinach, chard and kale.
Spinach, cucumber and olive oil salad
18:30
One Avocado
2x tbsp Cashew nut butter
5 strawberries 6 blackberries
Peppermint tea
Black coffee
20:00
Apple
1000mg Fish oil supplement
21:00
Coffee with cream and coconut oil
23:00
2x tbsp Houmous
7 cherry tomatoes
Lemon ginger tea
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2/9/13
8:45
One Nectarine with Creme Fraiche
12:00
(Greeny Fat Shake)
One small avocado
4 strawberries
100g Kale
50g Spinach and Chard
100ml Coconut water
50ml Water
1x tbsp Napolina Olive oil
Black coffee with tsp coconut oil
15:15
3 Brazil nuts
15g Chia seeds with
15g Hemp protein with
One lemon squeezed into glass water
16:15
Coffee with cream
1x tbsp Houmous on bed of spinach
1x tbsp Olive oil
3 slices of cheddar
garnished with pumpkin seeds, pitted olives and cherry tomatoes
20:30
One tbsp Seeds
One tbsp Cashews
I wasn't very hungry for dinner and found that small portions have been adequate for today
22:15
One heaped tbsp red pepper Houmous
One tbsp full fat Greek yoghurt with 2/3 cantaloupe melon
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3/9/13
(working 12hr shift)
(working 12hr shift)
4:30
Fat coffee with butter
One cup of Kale with mixed berries
9:00
One avocado
One tbsp peanut butter
One tbsp full fat Greek yoghurt with
1/2 cup berry mix
15g Chia seeds
15g Flaked coconut
13:00
Spinach leaves with tomatoes, olives and cheese
3 boiled eggs
One tbsp olive oil
16:30
One tbsp mixed nuts
18:30
One tbsp mixed nuts
One apple
30 minute walk
21:30
Spinach, rocket and chard salad with tofu, anchovies, olive oil and chickpeas
1/4 Sweetcorn on cob
Coffee with cream and tsp coconut oil
Thanks for reading
UltraLuke