A convincing argument against this value is our ancestry. Consider a caveman in his life-long struggle of finding and securing food as a hunter-gatherer. Such an individual would have access to only the nutrients and resources in his immediate vicinity, and given the stark absence of refined carbohydrate in the Paleolithic period, these nutrients would have come in the forms of meats, seeds, fruits, and vegetables (Grains and legumes were not consumed in the Paleolithic period simply on account of their toxicity. Only when humans began to cook most of their food did they overcome the toxins present in raw grains and legumes). Out of these nutrients, fruits and vegetables are the only providers of carbohydrate, barring the negligible amount found in seeds. Knowing that, it would be safe to say that the average caveman?s intake of carbohydrate was minimal due to the scarcity of its presence in his everyday life. Even if they were so fortunate as to come across a carbohydrate dense food such as fruit and gorged, they would still come nowhere near the 300 grams that is suggested by the Daily Value. However, if a caveman miraculously obtained access to a naturally occurring Safeway-like variety of fruits and vegetables, this is what their diet might have looked like if it met the Daily Value for carbohydrate:

1 apple = 19 g
4 cups carrots = 24 g
2 cups grapes = 32 g
4 cups raspberries = 60 g
2 bananas = 70 g
15 cups asparagus = 45 g
10 cups broccoli = 50 g
Total (g) Carbohydrate = 300

That is an undeniable ass-ton of produce, far too much for an individual to comfortably consume in a day. Moreover, the likelihood of a caveman finding even one of the more carbohydrate dense items listed was fairly low. Finding all of them and in such lavish amounts would have been next to impossible. On this premise, any caveman who required around 300 grams of carbohydrate a day would have had a severe and lethal disadvantage to both his fellow humans as well as other species. Any genes that coded for such great need would have been quickly eradicated via natural selection.

This brings us to our current situation. These days, we actually have access to the previously listed volume and variety of fruits and vegetables. On top of that, we have countless other forms of dense carbohydrate that were unavailable to our ancestors. This makes carbohydrate’s Daily Value of 300 grams seem feasible, on the account of the ease with which it can now be met. But has our genetic makeup really changed all that much? The answer is no; our genes have more or less remained the same since some of our early ancestors, and thus our carbohydrate need has remained equally identical. Our bodies are not programmed to be able take in a surfeit of carbohydrate, and the excess that accumulates is stored invariably as fat. Long term over consumption of carbohydrate thus leads to obesity, and has also been linked to a host of other chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancers.

Just because we can consume vast amounts of carbohydrates doesn’t mean we should. It is time to reconsider the Daily Value for carbohydrates, just as it is time to reconsider the way our nation as a whole eats. Our health and our carbohydrate intake are inextricably linked, and each individual should know what that means to him or her. What’s your daily carbohydrate intake? How do you feel/perform when you vary this intake?

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Workout:
Duration: All day

Wake up:
-Bicep Curr: Hawaii 5-0: 50 reps curls, 50 shoulder presses, 50 squats, (weight varies depending how many palm fronds you use.), 50 synclined pushups, 50 dips

-Bicycurr: Ride bicycle to beach (Alternative is to drive: if you choose this, put yo seat back and do situps to techno music the whole way. People may think you’re having a seizure in your truck, but they’ll be mighty impressed when they see your abs.)

-Then comes Facing yo Furr:
Burn yo Furr: Walk as slowly as you can across the smolderingly hot sand to the ocean, before your feet burn off. Pain.
Swim real furr: Swim as hard as you can until you can’t. (This is actually a lot more difficult in Maui since the water is so warm and your muscles dont seize up as fast, thus making your workout longer.) Pain and Fear.
Flip off Thurr: Do flip variations until chicks either come up and talk to you, or start cheering you on. Then you go talk to them. Fear.

-Gain Melonurr: This is an all day activity. Sunburns may be the leading cause of skin cancer (who knows) but boy do they ever lead to a sweet ass tan. Even if you wear sunscreen, spend all day outside gaining melonin and getting black (did I really say that?).

-Play Volleyburr: This next part is simple: Drink beer, then burn off those calories you just gained by playing beach volleyball as hard as you can until 9 pm (There should be lights at the court). Don’t forget to take at least one moment to appriciate the beauty of the place you’re at! Hunger, Pain, & Fear of drunk guy taking you out from under the net.

-Mack Some Guurl: The bars are right across the street from the beach! If you “Played Volleyburr right, you shouldn’t even have to buy drinks from the place, as they’ll be costing you an arm and a leg.

-Don’t Die!: Riding your bike home at 1:30 am in Hawai’i is some dangerous s***. Tourists drive like maniacs, and locals can harass you. If you have friends, or know some girls at a resort nearby, this may be a better bet for you if your house isnt exactly on the beach.

Well, I hope this (very brief) guide will give you some insight as to how one may better themselves Island Style. See you at Kamaol’e Beach!
-Tap

    The Camu Camu fruit contains the highest concentrated source of naturally occurring vitamin C (thirty times more than an orange) in the world, along with ten times as much iron, three times as much niacin, twice as much riboflavin and fifty percent more phosphorus. It is a significant source of potassium, minerals and amino acids. The fruit also contains a wide variety of bioflavonoids. Camu has also been known to increase the level of serotonin in the brain acting as a natural antidepressant. Each nutrient provides many benefits:

Vitamin C: potent antioxidant preventing premature aging of cells, supports the immune system and cardiovascular health. Supports proper levels of serotonin associated with a sense of well-being and happiness. Iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium: essential for an energetic body and sharp mind, supports the nervous system and helps maintain a regular heartbeat. Leucine: Increases production of growth hormone. Serine: supports proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. Beta-carotene, riboflavin and niacin: optimizes healthy skin, hair and nails. B-vitamins (B1, B2 and B3) supports mental and emotional balance. Limonene: shown to reduce appetite and aid in weight loss.

These days quinoa is widely cultivated in Peru, Chile and Bolivia but has just recently been grown outside of South America. In the United States quinoa is unheard of. Grains like barley and rice are what Americans buy in the stores, but you can buy quinoa in almost any natural food store. Unknown to almost all Americans, the Incas were right when they called this food sacred because quinoa has about twice the protein of other grains and fewer carbohydrates!

Photo From: http://www.banlieusardises.com/delices/img/quinoa.jpg

Quinoa actually is not truly a grain but a seed from the Chenopodium plant. It is called a grain because it is used as a grain substitute because of its cooking characteristics that are very similar to rice, barley, and other grains. The easiest way is to cook quinoa is like pasta in a large pot with water. Bring the pot to a boil then add the grain and turn the heat to low and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the water after an allow the quinoa to cool.

Quinoa is high in protein, calcium and iron and is a good source of vitamin E and other B vitamins. The best thing about this food is that it has a almost perfect balance of all amino acids which makes it a complete protein. These amino acids are needed for tissue development. Yes, that means muscle growth. It is also high in lysine, cystine and methionine (amino acids for calcium absorption, building muscle, immune system, recovering from injuries, and bodies production of hormones and enzymes) which are usually low in other grains.

I have recently heard about this food, one that is of the most nutritious on this planet and have been incorporating it into my diet as much as possible. Here is a recipe that jonji thought of. If you want more recipes just look them up on the internet, there are plenty of really good ones!

Jonji’s recipe

1 cup cooked quinoa (or any amount)

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons of protein powder

2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Once all ingredients are in a bowl, just mix and enjoy!

The purpose of these muscle groups are for what is called spinal fexion, or bending your body forward at the waist. This is most useful in sports. Volleyball for example, is a perfect example of why you want strong Rectus Abdominis. When spiking a volleyball for a kill, to generate power, you can use these muscles to bend yourself at the waist to snap yourself downward at the ball and hit for a lot more power.

Another important muscle group is the External Obliques, which are located on the sides of the rectus abdominis and are the widest muscles in your body. The fibers that make up these muscles begin at the lower eight ribs and run diagonally to attach to the top of the pelvis. External Obliques work with Internal Obliques which lie beneath the External Obliques. The external oblique fibers run diagonally downward from the middle of the rib cage and the internal oblique fibers run diagonally upward from the pelvis.

Obliques are very important muscles because they help in spinal flexibility but also control twisting at the waist. When you hit a golf ball or tennis ball, you are using your oblique muscles. Your oblique muscles generate your power to do all these things.

Now that we understand all the muscles and muscle groups in this region and why they are important not only for looks but for strength and sports, here are some exercises to get you ripped abs!

Sit-ups (we all know how to do)

Side Bridge, Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift, Single-Leg Lowering, Swiss-Ball Knee Tuck, Glute-Bridge March

Double Crunch, Seated Twist, Reverse Crunch with Knee Drops

Verticle Leg crunch

Hip Up

Cross Crunch

Pre Diet: Spread your carb intake over six or seven smaller meals a day. This is essential to keep your muscles well nourished. The smaller food portions also increase your body’s metabolism, since it has a constant source of food streaming in.
(This is considered a pre-low carb phase, one during which you introduce your body to smaller portions of carbs. It can last anywhere from one to three weeks, depending on how lean you plan on getting, and doesn’t count towards your diet.)

- No carbs before you go to sleep or else they will be stored as fat.
- Eat complex carbs such as brown rice, wheat pasta, potatoes, yams, multigrain-breads and plenty of veggies.
-The only exception is after your workout, during which you can consume a simple sugar drink with your protein in order to speed up recovery.
-Learn the nutrient value of the foods you are eating; a no brainer!

Cutting Carbs: This is where you have options:

-Carefully manipulating the portions – such as only reducing your carb intake later in the day.
-Record how you feel at certain points during the day and adjust carb intake to suit your taste.
-Keep it simple: cut your carbs at every meal by HALF!

You can continue this regimen it for as long as you want, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks. Basically, repeat until ripped!

Nutritional Notes.

Veggies:
-Veggies provide you with plenty of vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
-The fiber helps you feel full and the bulk ensures you won’t be spending hours in the bathroom, if you get my drift.
-Prevents any carbs you eat from being absorbed too quickly, thus preventing an undesired spike in insulin (too much insulin production promotes the storage of carbs as fat).
-Fiber passes through your body undigested. Therefore, when eating vegetables, do NOT factor them into your daily carbohydrate intake. Grub broccoli chunks and celery sticks dipped in fat free ranch all you want if you get hungry.

Water:
-Carbohydrates in the body hold water.
-Cutting carbs naturally makes your body lose water. Some people think that drinking too much water while trying to get lean will cause them to lose muscle definition. Depriving your body of water NOW while you are dieting is the last thing you want to do. Heres Why:

Dehydration:
-You feel like crap.
-Leads to very unproductive workouts and cramping.
-Even Bodybuilders don’t cut back on water consumption until a few days before their contest.

Cheating:
-Increasing your carbohydrate intake for that meal or day replenishes energy stores, and take the stress off dieting for long periods of time.
-Complex carbs only. That means no snacking on potato chips.
-People with faster metabolisms can cheat more often and get away with it. If you have a snail-pace metabolism, you might want to only cheat one meal a week.
-You could even try not cheating at all.

Stay Hungry
-There is no such thing as a low carb diet without the hunger.
-Mentally prepare yourself to resist temptation.
-Find sources of inspiration; Watch bodybuilding videos on Youtube, hang a poster sized picture of your girlfriend/boyfriend in your room, even something to be angry at!
*Sources of inspiration help alleviate the mental stress of dieting because it helps you focus on your goals, and drives you to work even harder.

Now that you can survive a low-carb diet, conquer it and achieve your best physique yet!

Excerpts from: Ben Black, Bodybuilding.com “Low Carb Dieting: How to Strive and Survive!”

In studies of several different cancers, being overweight after completing treatment was directly associated with decreased life expectancy and higher risk of cancer returning.

Recent studies and lab research shows that antioxidants are very useful to the prevention and recovery from cancer, but other clinical trials have been more inconclusive; antioxidants defiantly will not hurt. They have proven useful in recovery before.

Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules, these unstable molecules are known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and neutralize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals could cause without stabilization.

In conclusion recovering cancer patients should defiantly exercise, eat right and consume antioxidants, just take it easy at first, and see what your body can handle before your body reacts in a negative way.

For more information on antioxidants check out: http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/antioxidants

But Fatkins isn’t just a diet, its a lifestyle. You can’t expect to be slender by eating straight carbs all the time. We eat carbs for a reason: carbs fuel your energy. This energy is used for the daily routines of one following the Fatkins diet:
1) Doing at least 100 pushups per day.
2) Yelling at people from your car.
3) Acting better than everyone else.
4) Facing Fear (This includes interacting with the opposite sex, jumping off high places, doing flips, enduring pain, etc.)
5) Sleeping until 1 in the afternoon.
6) Some form of cardio-activity for a good portion of your day.
7) Watch TV or sit in front of the Computer for at least 2 hours each day.

Suplementally, one eats a pint of either Ben and Jerry’s, Hagen Daaz, or Breyers per evening before bed. This promotes…. um, better sleeping habits? If Colin does it, it must do something beneficial for you.

Key ingrediants in the Fatkins meals include Cereal, Sandwiches (with as little veggies as possible), Pasta, Pizza, Bacon, Any preparation of Potato, Tofu, Croissants, Bagels w/ cream cheese. High sugar items, such as doughnuts, are highly desireable both for their amazing taste and their enhanced energy rushes. Make sure to have an ample supply of such items so as to keep yourself energised throughout the day. Acceptable fast food for the Fatkins diet includes any restaurant that serves french fries. Power smoothies with high sugar contents are also highly beneficial. Dietary supplements include the amino acid Lycine, and Liver. These can be aqquired at any GNC type store.

If you begin to feel the need for a detox, a quart of Odwalla carrot juice is the only acceptable choice because of its high sugar content.

I’ve studied and lived this diet all my life, and have never broken 180 lbs on my 6′2″ frame. Needless to say, if you follow the directions above, you can be a yapper too.

Side effects include reduced quality of vision, and back parasites. (jk)