Figure Comp: Food Journal & Mac Ratios

Part III to an e-mail response for a figure competitor 7 months out. I introduce the idea of a food journal and setting macronutrient ratios in the evaluation and goal-setting process.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• figure
• competition
• diet
• program
• health
• fitness
• nutrition

[emichaelt817]

hey chell i do have a one more thing i used which works extremly well which is avoid carbs+ FAT in the same meal because insulin+ fat = Direct fat storage deposition?? is it any idea that you can eat first three meals of the day carbs + protein then as the day goes on protein+fats??

[chellefit]

That's actually pretty sound advice and will get great results! I tend to place the meals around my workout -- so instead of the "first three meals" being carbs and protein, it's usually post workout and the next meal post workout (and occasionally breakfast, or first meal of the day, if i need more carbs in the day). The rest of the meals then aim more for protein and fat with the carbs coming from veggies. Very similar in theory, to take total advantage of nutrient timing! good stuff!! :)

[emichaelt817]

ooh yeh true!!i'm talking about non-working days!!! btw what macronutrients do you use cause at the moment i'm using 1:1.5 ratio of bodyweight: carbs at the moment i'm using 40 protein 40 fat 20 carbs?

[chellefit]

i alter my macro ratios, depending on what my goal is and how much time i have to accomplish it. A standard baseline is a 40% carb, 30% fat, and 30% protein that you can alter from there. For example, on less calories i'll up my % of protein to come closer to 1 gram of protein per lb. of body weight (a variation usually from 0.75 gram to 1.25 gram). Plus, i'll manipulate the carbs anywhere from 20 to 40% for varied periods of time. All depends. Wow. Not a clear-cut answer! lol :)

[sherryb1]

Very inspiring, inteligent and beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to help others. I love that you promote natural physiques!

[emichaelt817]

hey chell i have another question whenever i do intense cardio training after the session i always seem to get headaches , always out of breath, always stress etc....why do you think that might be thanks

[sexagain]

here is what you do. take how ever many Cal's, proteins carobs supplements and make one big meal first thing in the morning. then take 5 storage dishes. cut your food into 6 sections, bag 5 and eat one, then spread out the rest, there you have it. perfection. no guess work. yes I'm a genius, well i have a 145 IQ,