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By Leigh Peele
Author
of The Fat Loss Troubleshoot
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There are two time periods when
it comes to fat loss.
What this means is that in reality,
if all coaches and trainers had their choice, there would
be periods of times in which they would deny entering into
a dieting down phase and opt to do so at a later time. The
reality is that more often than not, the need to cut down
for weight class or performance comes and the only thing you
can do about it, is play your cards right.
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You
CAN Diet Wrong
I once heard a wrestling coach say
(with a team full of injuries and lacking drive and leadership)
that "cuts were easy, just don't eat." Perhaps his nutritional
and general program guidelines were the reason his team was sub-par
because they were a great bunch of kids.
Yes, science states the rules of fat
loss very clear. The deficit must be achieved. Yes, when dealing
with making weight there is room for water manipulation and cutting
just "weight". That doesn't mean simple can't turn stupid
real quick. Here are 3 easy steps to doing it wrong.
#1-All carbs and
no protein
Carbs are an amazing fuel source for
energy and do a lot for your performance. However, protein does
a lot for your muscle and repair. If you're lucky, you might, just
might get away with training and not getting an injury neglecting
your protein intake. This isn't just about athletes, although of
all you should be most concerned, this is speaking to the weekend
warrior too. If you think about pushing yourself hard, but don't
have the repair to back it up, then you are opening yourself to
a world of problems with your body. I don't know about you, but
the last time I looked I didn't see too many people at the gym on
crutches, with leg braces, arm slings, or ripped wrists.
#2-Two for the price
of none
If you are going for two goals at
the same time, each are going to get, at best, half of yourself.
If you don't have to lose fat while training aggressive, then don't.
However, if you don't have a choice then you need to make sure that
performance is the winner, every time. Recovery is the focus, every
time. Advancement is the goal, every time. If you put succeeding
and moving forward in training and a guidelines for progress it
is a surefire way to note that something you are doing is right.
#3-All cardio and
no lifts
This might be the 100th time you have
heard this or it may be your 1st. Here is something you may not
have heard before...
Ugly does
cardio, hot does lifting.
That may seem a bold statement but
let's be clear for a moment on my intent.
- No lifting leads to ugly performance
- No lifting leads to ugly physique
- No lifting leads to ugly health
- Lifting leads to sexier bodies
- Lifting leads to hotter moves
- Lifting leads to a better well-being
Blending fat loss and performance
is an art. To hit the next level from "average" to "advanced"
you need to understand the fundamentals. You need to know how far
you can push things before you land on the other side in to "stupid".
Don't be stupid; get the simple
down. You might be surprised at how what you think you know might
be all you were dying to learn.
About
The Author
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Leigh Peele is a professional
author and trainer who specializes in fat loss and metabolism
damage. Leigh Peele received her certification from
the National Academy of Sports Medicine in training.
She also has a Nutritional Consultation Certification
and in training Special Populations and Weight Management.
A nationally published
author in both magazine and online, Leigh Peele is continually
raising the bar on her ability to achieve fat loss under
any conditions. A leader in research and study in metabolic
behavior and recovery she has been deemed the Fat Loss
Troubleshooter.
Her clients range from
college athletes and professional fighters to housewives
and obese seniors. She has led those to figure wins
and been the champion to those with personal battles
especially with eating disorders. She is who you go
to when nothing else has worked.
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