Supertraining

Chad, I'm interested in why you don't recommend pork or shellfish 
(ever!), even though I agree with the general thrust of your 
recommendations.

Paul Rogers
Gympie, Australia

--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chad Scheitel 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Edwin,
> 
> First off, what is your percentage of bodyfat?? 
> Secondly, quit eating sugar(candy, cookies, ice cream)
> and high starchy carbs like white bread, white rice,
> white pasta, and anything breaded or fried and your
> blood glucose will drop significantly.  Stick with
> lots and lots of vegatables, some fruits, and lean
> meat sources like fish (tuna, salmon, steelhead) and
> fowl (turkey, chicken breast).  Lean cuts of red meat
> like beef and bison are ok on occasion (but absolutely
> no pork or shell fish ever!).  Eating organic is
> better mainly because of the nutrient density of the
> foods.  
> 
> You can still train with high velocity movements
> (plyometrics) that can help you lose bodyfat and help
> you maintain strength.
> 
> Chad Scheitel, MA, CSCS
> Minneapolis, MN
> 
> 
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> >  
> > I came to the supertraining group through the United
> > States Olympic  
> > Weightlifting Team website. 
> >  
> > I wanted to join because I am a powerlifter in need
> > of advice.  I am 33  year 
> > old; 5 feet 7 1/2 inches 235 lbs.  Last year I was
> > diagnosed with  diabetes and 
> > my doctor wants me to go down to 175 lbs.  I'd like
> > to learn  how to be fit 
> > and healthy but still be strong in my powerlifting
> > efforts at  175 lbs.  I have 
> > a hard time balancing cardio, nutrition, and 
> > training.  If I do too much 
> > cardio my seated behind neck press, bench  press,
> > squat, deadlift go down in lbs. 
> > lifted.  If I don't do any  cardio I can't lose
> > weight according to my 
> > doctor.  Should I consult a  sports nutritionist? 
> > In my teens and twenties I did 
> > very little cardio;  just the gym workouts forcused
> > on the powerlifts and 
> > supporting  exercises.  
> >  
> > I am just looking for training and nutrition advice.
> > 
> >  
> > Thank you.
> >  
> > Edwin Freeman, Jr. 
> > San Francisco
> > 
> > 
> >
>