Posted by Fahad AlYehya | Core Fitness – Kuwait
Your world rocked in 3, 2, 1….
And we’re back with part 2 of my original post (Herro Prease!) that seemed to cause more racial and homophobic controversy than health and fitness orientation and guidance.
Taste Buds
I’m often criticized for my diminishing taste buds. When on a strict diet, the food consumed tends to taste awful and total caloric intake is extremely low. I’m eating 6-8 small portions per day of gooky old-fashioned oatmeal, funky-smelling boiled eggs, cold and barely chewable chicken breasts, tasteless and dry brown rice, and a lightly sweetened protein shake that tries its best to taste like a Johnny Rockets milkshake, but is actually one notch above dirt, and dirt can taste like ice cream when dieting.
So Masta of da Universe, if taste bud BAD, how can we trust you, haaaa!?
Have you ever sat next to a person who has been dieting more than 3 weeks? He/she will stare at you eating that burger and those fries. Moreover, they’ll tell you how to lightly dip your food in ketchup. What’s even more annoying, they’ll screw you over for not eating your entire meal; I should know, since I’m that annoying person. Lastly, I base the meals I eat on the ingredients used and how I feel after consumption. Through trial and error, I’ve discovered how long it takes my body to clean itself out if I just ate a fatty and carby meal.
Breakfass!
I am not a morning person at all. I hate the sun and anything associated with looking at the sun. I’ll even wear sun-glasses indoors in the morning, and I could care less if it made me look douchey. (If anyone has any job offerings somewhere cold and dark, please let me know.) In the meantime, I can’t deny the sensation of breakfast food. Once in a while, I’d wake up early on weekends and just have this strong urge to ditch my gooky oatmeal and boiled eggs for some tasty restaurant-served breakfast food. Before I begin, you need to take these points into consideration:
- Upon waking from 8-10 hours of sleep, our bodies are deprived of nutrients and water.
- Our inner functions tend to work optimally in the A.M., providing a challenge to any calorie intake; you can actually get away with a large thick pizza for breakfast and it’ll have a hard time storing itself as fat (assuming your healthy and fit).
- Eating breakfast at a maximum of 1 hour after waking up will provide your metabolism with a boost from heaven. The earlier you eat breakfast, the better.
- Eating breakfast more than 90 minutes after waking up will skyrocket your chances of obesity by 150%!
The Early Bird
The Good: I wasn’t planning on eating healthy that day, so I ordered whatever carby and fatty entrees & appetizers they had, which included “The WORKS Omelet” (abundant amount of veggies, cheese and ham), waffles with strawberry and butter on top, country fried potatoes, French toast, orange juice, pancakes and egg whites to increase protein intake. Upon completion, I barely felt full. Keep in mind that I’m constantly dieting, and the only changes between gaining muscle and losing fat is the total calorie intake. This meal was LIGHT! If you skim down the menu, you’ll see the “Healthy Start” options that include many tasty varieties of breakfast food. Ditch the yogurt; that stuff’s kuchikuchigaykuchikuchi.
The Bad: The waffles were amazing, and although they had it covered in fresh strawberry and butter, I had to pile on the maple syrup in order to sweeten the deal and the French toast was not as sweet and oily as I expected it to be. This isn’t necessarily bad, but it was my cheat meal and it most certainly didn’t feel like one.
The Verdict: Even the unhealthy menu is light! 3 hours later, my diet-induced and nutrient-deprived body was full and tight! (That’s what she said) If that happens after a cheat meal, then there must be something right.
Recommendations: If you plan on sticking to your diet (which I hope you do), their “Healthy Start” menu is even lighter. “Biancaβs Breakfast Omelet” is killer, but you’ll need two of those plus 2 slices of whole wheat bread just to fill you up. Lastly, if you’re low-carbing it, order the “Denver Omelet” (no cheese) and an “Egg white Omelet”; obviously no bread, juice or fruits. If not, order any omelet, 1 starchy carb entree (French toast, waffles OR pancakes) and some fresh OJ.
Prime and Toast
The Good: MUCH tastier than The Early Bird (I’m sorry Bianca) and a large variety of food, mostly because it isn’t strictly a breakfast joint.
The Bad: Tasty doesn’t necessarily mean good. Keep some tissue on hand to wipe the drool off your mouth when you read the menu. However, what they offer in variety and taste comes with a consequence: more fat and a lot more carbs. Eggs Benedict on a Bagel will have your arteries screaming “Holy poop on a stick!” The waffles are F*CKING incredible, but are not considered light at all. Their French toast was as oily and as carby as I expected it to be. Moreover, they don’t have a health-oriented menu. You can low-carb your meal, but passing off their delicious appetizers and entrees will only seem stupid.
The Verdict: If you feel the need to cheat, then by all means indulge yourself here. If not, then stick to The Early Bird to decrease the amount of guilt you’ll endure later. 3 hours after consumption of my meal at Prime and Toast (I ordered less than The Early Bird), I felt bloated and my body retained a lot of water. Nonetheless, I was fine within a day.
Recommendations: Only go there to cheat if you want to feel more like a normal human being. If not, then you can’t go wrong with a low-carb meal. The Poached Egg with Smoked Salmon (sans the sour cream) will boost fat-burning pretty good; essentially, any omelet would do. You can also eat healthy by controlling the amount of portions you consume, such as 1 plain omelet and 1 order of a starchy carb or an omlette and fresh orange juice.
The Baking Tray
A close friend of mine kept annoying me about it. She couldn’t stop telling me how great this place is and I chose to dismiss the idea and continue on with my life. Coincidently, one of my meetings was scheduled at the Baking Tray. Atmosphere aside (which was amazing to say the least), the food produced major mouthgasms. I ordered the Garlic Chicken Avocado on Rye bread plus an omelet with 3 whole eggs, extra turkey and some spinach. UH-MAH-GAWD! The Baking Tray’s chef came out and looked my face while I was eating. Chef Hanafi, a Malaysian dude that looks like a real chef, asked me how the food was. I turned at him and said with a mouth full of food “AWEOOTHUM!”
The Good: Choices, choices and more choices. If the menu wasn’t enough to satisfy your cravings, you can customize and nag all you want, and the staff wouldn’t even blink an eye! As long as the ingredients you’re asking for are available, this cafe will be more than happy to prepare it for you. I pride myself of my waiter-nagging skills, and they are completely tolerant to my constant bickering.
The Bad: You. Everything they serve is in its appropriate portion; enough to satisfy your cravings, yet still leaving you wanting a bit more. The only way you can go wrong here is if you choose to eat everything on the menu. KEEP-IT-TIGHT and close the lid after a sandwich and a salad. If you must consume white bread, ditch the normal version for the sour dough option; since the ingredients used to make it sour (lactic acid, acetic acid, enzymes, L. cysteine, ascorbic acid, azodicarbonamide) slow down carbohydrate release into the blood stream.
The Verdict: I’ve been whoring myself for The Baking Tray for the past 2 weeks. The ingredients they use make me confident of my choices, including the surprisingly delicious garlic sauce, which by the way turned out to be Labnah w/ roasted garlic (how the hell didn’t I think of that!). Garlic sauces are very fatty, and using Labnah as a base minimizes the fat calories and boosts protein and calcium intake. Plus, you don’t get that nasty garlic-breath after effect with BKT’s version.
Recommendations: If you’re feeling really hungry, order the Philly Cheese Steak on rye bread with nothing else. It’ll shut your appetite for 2-3 hours EASY. You may also try my favorite, the Garlic Chicken Avocado sandwich with rye bread. Low-carb your meal by ordering an omlete with extra turkey, spinach and mushrooms. Lastly, if the idea of challenging your metabolism in the morning thrills you, two EBT’s (eggs, bacon and tomatoes, ordered on rye bread) will send you running to Chef Hanafi for some good old smooching; which by the way is not gay because I said so.
Johnny Rockets
If pouring syrup on some french toast and wrapping it around a burger patty, an egg and some bacon turns you on, then you need to go to there; and to go to there real fast too. After placing my order(s), the waiter just stared at me and asked if I was serious. I said yes, and he asked if more people were joining me. I replied with a no. “Sir, I’m not sure if you can eat it all,” little old skeptical waiter said. “I’ll eat it all and pour some ketchup on top too.” This dude loves a challenge.
The Good: Extremely oily and carby, the food is heavenly if you plan on cheating. Hell, everything was cooked to perfection! Healthier options are not visible at first sight, but once you read between the lines carefully, us health freaks can feast guilt-free.
The Bad: NO WAFFLES! If it wasn’t for the awesome french toast, I would’ve thrown a bitch fit larger than life!
The Verdict: Eating healthy, light or dirty is a breeze. However, this place is the heaviest amongst all the restaurants above; you can literally feel the oil and butter in between your teeth.
Recommendations: For the low-carbateers, order an omelet with the works, excluding the fatty cheese. You may also order the (as an OR, not an AND) the burger patty with two eggs, sans the sausage, bacon, english muffin and country fried potatoes. For the normal dieters, choose the omelet (no cheese) with 2-3 slices of brown toast OR a burger patty, 2 eggs and some orange juice. Save the bacon, country fried potatoes and french toast for a cheat day; the oil and butter on those literally told me “yeah bitch, open your mouth! This triglyceride just booked a ticket to your ass!” Awkward.
Hey mang! You miss TWO mo’ breakfass rocayshuns!
I can’t dissect what I haven’t tasted, so I apologize for not providing you with 2 great breakfast places: Dean and Deluca and Au Bon Pain.
Rebanese and Middre Eastern Dericacies!
Nothing screams “stick to your diet” more than the Levant region’s food, mostly because they provide adequate amounts of muscle-building and fat-burning nutrients without all the extra “I’ll stick to your butt and thighs” calories. For those of you who don’t know where or what the Levant region is (I most certainly didn’t, up until my Lebanese friend Wassim told me), it’s the pile of countries bordering the Mediterranean from the east, which include Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt. If you ask any bodybuilder/gym rat, they’ll tell you that “mashawi” (grilled food) tops their A-list in the things to eat when dieting or bulking. Let’s begin by dissecting these Levantine suckers and see how they stack up to one another:
Mais Al Ghanim
I call this place the mother of all that is grilled. Lean cuts of every and any piece of red meat or poultry you can find. They stick to the equation by adding nothing extra to the already awesome ingredients and presentation. Moreover, portions are more than satisfying; I will nag you to the gates of hell and burn your house down if you don’t supply me with enough protein portions.
The Good: Pretty much everything is awesome if you plan on sticking to your diet. They’ve got a large variety of food to choose from, and you can’t go wrong with any protein source. This is no place to cheat, because..
The Bad: …sometimes the food’s tasteless. I have to shake that salt-shaker till it dries.
The Verdict: This is where I order from if I don’t feel like eating homefood, but wish to stick to my diet plan. The shish tawook is made from purely grilled skinless chicken breasts and the tikka meat is UBER lean. Moreover, I love their “Tabla Neya”, a dish composed of the leanest RAW red meat you can find, mushed with spices and served with two halves of onions on top to satisfy my carnivorous sensations. Avoid the two onions since they serve as bacteria gatherers.
Recommendations: If you’re on a low-carb plan, then order a plate or two of your favorite grilled (or raw) protein source, plus a side order of salad (avoid the croutons from the fattoush and the burghul from the tabboulah). If carbs are included, order a tabboulah, hummus with some meat (ask them to exclude the olive oil on top of the hummus) and a plate of lean grilled protein. Use one moderate-sized piece of white bread if necessary.
Burj El Hamam
This restaurant is a copy of the former, but with TASTE! Very similar in their menus, with only slight alterations in presentation.
The Good: Awesome place to eat healthy, and juicier than the above.
The Bad: They don’t deliver! Or at least I think they don’t. Another reason why I choose Mais over Burj Al Hamam, but if I’m eating out, then this is the place I’d definitely pick.
The Verdict: Not a lot differs from Mais Al Ghanim, so it’s a matter of individual preferance. Their “Tablah Neya” is most certainly tastier.
Recommendations: Same rules apply as Mais Al Ghanim.
Kababji
I went to eat there with a friend an hour after my workout, so hunger was definitely a concern. I wasn’t dieting, which makes my calorie intake much higher. I ordered 1 plate of shish tawook, 1 plate of tikka meat, 1 tabboulah and some hummus without oil. It arrived and I was extremely disappointed because: 1) the portions were really, really, really tiny (yes, I used 3 really’s; that’s how tiny their portions are!), 2) 1 or 2 pieces are bound to be animal lard, which makes the available portion smaller than it already is and 3) they taste so damn good!
The Good: Taste. That’s it.
The Bad: Everything else. They marinate their grilled protein in some sort of oily mix which I can’t seem to figure out. However, I’m more than willing to bet it’s fatty; and after tasting it a few times, I’m thinking butter…
The Verdict: Would you want to pay a lot for a few small portions that will throw your diet off? Even a gay dude would say “that shit’s GAY!”
Recommendations: I don’t sink so.
Sarai
Morrocan awesomeness. I avoid this place if I’m planning on sticking to a clean diet regimen. Make no mistake, every ingredient they use is healthy, but in deliciously-stuff-your-face portions.
The Good: You get exactly what you pay for, delicious and nutritious food that is beyond appetizing.
The Bad: Sticking to your diet can be a very hard task when you’re presented with oily appetizers that scream EAT ME!
The Verdict: Save this place for a cheat meal or limit your portions. The problem lies in the appetizers and not the main entrees. You can make or break a diet plan just by choosing the right and wrong appetizers. Going with a group might decrease your chances of overconsumption as long as you don’t become the douche who ends up eating more than anyone else.
Recommendations: Low-carb dieters, this place is a haven if you avoid the bread, hummus and other grains that might hinder your goals. The grilled food is huge and cooked to perfection with no worries or regrets when consumed. Watch out for the molasses and the pomegranate syrup, since they lurk in almost every Moroccan dish and contain a considerably high amount of sugar. Also watch out for their fatty appetizers, including the crushed walnuts and olives and mixed with some molasses; incredibly tasty but will have your love handles begging for mercy. Their tablah neya is the best in town, a few notches above the Lebanese version.
Qurtoba CO-OP Light Snack Food Shack
This small restaurant beats the pants off of what Kababji has to offer. They serve Syrian food that is far from crappy, yet lacks proper presentation. In comparison to how other high-end grills look like, this place doesn’t pull you in. Nonetheless, what else would you expect from a small CO-OP supported grill?
The Good: Killer shish tawook, presented in an ugly cheap plastic plate, covered in aluminum foil. Once you take a bite out of that chicken, you’ll feel your muscles indulging in the protein synthesis it provides. The tikka meat is surprisingly lean and chewable, served with a few pieces of lard; yet not enough to shittisize the available protein portion.
The Bad: The chicken and mutton shawarma. Even if you decide to ditch the bread and eat it on the plate, it’s still very high in evil fat.
The Verdict: Why would I bring up a Syrian snack shack amongst other high-end choices? This place deserves the attention and the credit, and they won’t punk you with small portions and servings.
Recommendations: 1 plate of Shish tawook or tikka meat with a small serving of tabboulah and hummus (yup, without the oil).
Turkish Grill
This place does right where Kababji does wrong. They pride themselves of providing traditional turkish food without the hassle of waiting 15 minutes for an order. This is grilled fast-food at its best.
The Good: Delicious thick servings, and a major emphasis on delicious. I have no idea how they marinate their protein sources, but I’m willing to bet they add in a few drops of oil to soften the meat up. Nonetheless, they properly grill their meats without drying them out too much.
The Bad: Anything associated with kabab, which I will be talking about in a few. Their hummus is too oily and the Patlican Yogurtlu (eggplant mixed with yogurt and seasoning) is a fatty sensation that will have you playing with your belly longer than you think.
The Verdict: This is the place you want to order from if you want to stick to the health route while satisfying your taste buds and appetite.
Recommendations: Move away from the kabab, even if you’re on a low-carb plan. Order the “Tavuk Shish” to increase protein and minimize fat intake. Sides include tabboulah and oil-free hummus.
Kabab El Hija
In my opinion, the best kabab you can find in Kuwait. Thick and rich texture that tastes great all the time. No matter how many times I order, the mouthwatering taste never changes. Nonetheless, save this restaurant for a cheat meal.
The Good: Everything if you plan on screwing up your diet plan.
The Bad: Everything if you plan on screwing up your diet plan. Even the shish tawook is fatty due to the burned chicken skin attached to the meat. “Awwwh! I thought Kabab was OK!” Kabab’s composed of minced fatty meat, herbs and spices. You can’t achieve the kabab’s shape using a lean piece of meat unless you add fat into the equation, or else the piece of kabab will crumble while grilled. Other ways to hold the meat together include bread crumbs and/or potatoes, which aren’t sufficient for low-carb dieting.
The Verdict: A kabab isn’t that bad when your other choice is a double whopper with large fries. As long as you practice self-control, you may approve this for your diet plan.
Recommendations: Low-carbers, 4 pieces of kabab plus veggies on the side will do. Use lemon and hot sauce to add a little flavor. Normal dieters stick to 3 pieces of kabab, veggies and 1/2 Iranian bread. The shish tawook isn’t worth the hassle; you might as well order that from the Turkish Grill and avoid people using your love handles as a steering wheel.
Holy Nutritional Value Batman! Dis’ Dair Looks Maaighty Scrumptious!
I urge everyone not to plunge into extremes. In order to continue living a healthy lifestyle, seeking balance proves worthwhile in attaining continuity and longevity. Don’t sacrifice taste for results (unless you need to), and don’t overindulge too much. A cheat meal once every 7 days will help you realistically stick to your goal without falling off the wagon; and the only way you can indulge in these cheat meals like I do is by implementing your plan 120%.
Posted by Fahad AlYehya | Core Fitness – Kuwait
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110 replies on “We no havva rerivery now! You not undastaand?!”
Great post Fahad, very useful as usual. Thanx a lot.
fyi .. kabab isn’t just fatty meat and spices there’s also bread in the mix
Nomaddia,
Thanks! π
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asfdsg,
Dude, read the last sentence on Kabab Al Hija’s “The Bad”.
“Other ways to hold the meat together include bread crumbs and/or potatoes, which arenβt sufficient for low-carb dieting.”
Not all kababs contain bread.
Hmmmmm kabab al hija *drools*
great write up.
I laughed my ass up on the protein shake and dirt π looool
So can the cheat meal be “every morning” with thick pizza or other fatty meal?
kababji and Turkish grill have sucked everytime i went there. i know what u mean though by qoutobas place, since rawda co-op restaurant serves some amazzzingg tikka la7am and they out the bread fris etc. on the side if u say your on a diet, aswell babak have nice chicken apparently.
hey fahad, I called your gym lately, and I was planning to join the losing weight programs. All my dreams of the perfect body droped when the philipino guy said “We have day secions only now”. since I am still young and go to school I can’t keep up with the 1pm program. So I was wondering what solution you got for me.
Here is my problem that I had for a long time and wanted to talk with you about it for a long time.
Knowing that you know what you are doing and talking about makes me feels so great and motivated bit the 20min workouts don’t feels so promising, I think if I get the diet nutrition plan from you and going to another gym where i can lift and do some cardio and swim in the pool with some sona will get me more than what yours do. Please tell me if I am wrong I know that diet is 80% of the whole thing but 20-40 mins seems so easy and might not work out.
mind my crappy English ;P
hahahahah! your posts never fail to make me laugh & crave for food. awesome review π
Yo fahad great post once again…..got a question tho.
1-i drink a lot of water during the span of the day is that healthy or is that making me fat? Because it wont bother me to moderate. Cause i watch the ultimate fighter a lot and all the fighters when they wanna cut weight they stop drinking water and run on the treadmill a lot to do so (i know why they are cutting weight by the way)
2-whats the best work out for those love handles we all love so much? cause right now i have worked so damn hard to fix my body but those love handles ruin the whole thing!
thanks again
Hey Fahad, great post again…
I live near Kabab al Hijja and have had their kebabs several times over the last 4 years or so. On some occasions I found their kebabs too salty which has been happening a lot lately, so I stopped eating there.
Turkish grill has great food, I love the kebabs and the tavuk shish.
Kababji wasnt great at all… I ate there once never going back.
Burj al hamam and Mais Alghanim never dissappoint me. Great food all the time.
I need to try out Sarai …
Ownage pranks fail.
Great post as always!
Baking tray *Sigh*! I have to agree with everything you said about each restaurant, I tried them all and they’re all awesome!
You make me wanna ditch my whole day and head straight to the nearest Johnny rockets, or Baking Tray and eat like there is no tomorrow!!
Thanks again, and I hope ur next post recommends other not-so-fatty places.
this goes to fj in regards to him doubting the duration (20 mins) of each work out session: let me just say that you’re in for a surprise because they will be some of the most intense 20 minutes of your life hehe, you will also feel damn good about it afterwards!
Great post, will make my hubby read it tonight. But one thing…
Sarai is Syrian/Turkish, not Morrocan (er, isnt it?).
Zack,
Appreciate it bro π
Assuming you’re healthy, physically fit and apply the rules above then yes, eat like a king!
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thek5,
I heard Babak is great too, but I haven’t tried it yet. Taking someone’s opinion in regards to a certain food/restaurant can be a bit confusing, since my version of “dry” or “oily” differs from others.
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fj,
In regards to our 20 minutes, it’s not the end-all of fitness programs. We’re just another method that happens to produce results. Whether or not you choose to join us is up to you.
Fortunately, we provide free trials up to a week in order to judge for yourself. If you decide to join a conventional gym then I’ll be more than glad to help you out.
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FJ Bliss,
Thanks:D
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Lexicon,
Thanks π
Seems like you’ve got my exact taste buds!
Trust me, Sarai is great!
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Talal.Al.S,
Not really getting the reference dude.
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F.D. Bliss,
An honor having you reading it π
I’m trying to guide people into eating normally at non-health-oriented restaurants, which is why I’m targeting these fatty delicious restaurants.
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funeralopolis,
My sincerest regards to you bro π
NdN,
I thought so too, up until I asked them. They looked at me with a stare that said “can’t you tell we’re Morrocan?”
Lexicon,
My bad! I’ve mistaken you with lensman.
Your questions:
1) Cutting water out of your diet is a terrible idea. These fighters cut weight & carbs temporarily in order for them to make a weight-class. After weigh-ins, they carb up and drink a lot of fluids to prevent electrolyte imbalance. Water has no calories, and consumption will help you reach your fitness goals.
However, overconsumption within a short period of time will cause water intoxication
2) DIET! You can crunch and twist all you want, but only a clean diet will get rid of those awful love handles.
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lensman,
Thanks π
Seems like youβve got my exact taste buds!
Trust me, Sarai is great!
Hey there! Ok, so i’ve been kinda hesitant to give you an update because I really wanted to give you good news but it isn’t so unfortunately.. Ok if you remember I have pcos and you had written a diet for me that was realllly hard.. i was able to do it for 5 days π I did loose weight at the time but gained once I stopped. I was just wondering if there is anyway to do what i’m doing while incorporating more fruits, yogurt and bread (which is what i’m currently doing right now)? Lemme know if you would want me to repaste the old diet.. it was basically eggs + orange for breakfast, salads + protein for lunch and dinner, green tea + nuts for snacks..
Also I had a vitamin question. I bought a bunch of vitamins from the states and was wondering if its ok to mix: I am taking a premium performance multi vitamin that has 31 vitamins and minerals supposedly helps with energy and was wondering if I can add on a woman’s one a day vitamin as well as a fiber choice vitamin. If you want I could probably find links to all those.
Thanks!
pcos,
Hey!
1) Yup, I do remember you and was wondering how it went. You need to exclude those specific sources for a good period of time before adding them in. Go with what worked for you, and if you claim that my diet made you witness weight-loss, then why stop? I know it’s hard, but you need to stay the course; I don’t think you want to be overweight all your life.
2) Too much of anything can be bad for you, so stick with one multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. Please provide me the links so that I can properly see what I’m working with.
Fahad,
It would be wise to cut the racist lingo so people can focus on the info.
Nobu,
1) I see no racist lingo.
2) Nothing I’ve said diverts away from the subject at hand.
Hi fahad
Is airconditioning affects fitness goals
i feel heavy realt heavy and feels out of
shape after aheavy meal or if i dont do
workout ,blood not flowing to all areas
especially abdomen and i feel deppressed also
let me sayi will rather stay at my flat
than going outside especially i feel very heavy
on saturday after a friday rest
And too much siiting also helps to get
tht lovehandles??
i think im starting to prefer the kabab at some of the places at soug ilmbaarikiya over 7ijja..they also have some damn tasty marinated and grilled heart and liver and a ma5baz for irani bread!!
Hey Fahad,
yeah thats true. I was losing weight but also felt way too stressed out. How long do you think it would take to reincorporate these things?
Here are the links:
Kirkland premium performance: https://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?ec=BC-EC22009-ProdID11067447&pos=0&whse=bc&topnav=&prodid=11098484&lang=en-US
Fiber choice: https://dietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov/dietary/detail.jsp?contain=07002011&name=Fiber+Choice+Fiber+Supplement,+Chewable+Tablets,+Sugar+Free+Orange&pageD=brand
Woman’s one a day: https://oneaday.com/womens.html#ingredients
Fahad… Sarai is Armenian Lebanese, not Moroccan at all
And yes Kabab Al-Hijja rocks!!!
Zaydoun thats what i remember it being but i checked out alshaya website and its now listed just as Mediterranean food.
mansoon,
I’m sorry, but I couldn’t exactly understand what you said, but I’ll try my best answering your questions:
1) Air conditioning does not affect your fitness goals if you haven’t caught a cold from it. Personally, I love to workout in a moderately warm environment to enhance perspiration.
2) What kind of heavy meal? If you stuff yourself with a lot of food in one sitting, your stomach will have a hard time digesting it. Moreover, if that meal is high in carbs you’ll end up crashing after the insulin spike produced to breakdown that carb-load.
3) You can’t really determine what causes your love handles to grow. You may be genetically disposed to love handle growth, while others gain it around the belly.
If by sitting you mean inactivity, then yes; it is possible to gain fat if you’re inactive throughout the day and choose to sit on a chair instead of walking outside or an a treadmill.
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funeralopolis,
Soug El Mubarikya’s restaurants are delicious! I’m a fan of grilled heart and liver myself π However, the food is as fatty as it gets:(
Ask them not to add oil on top or when grilling.
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mm hmm,
Go with Costco’s version. It’s a lot better and moderately dosed. Ditch the “One A Day” since the former contains all the necessary vits/minerals and more.
The chewable fiber supplement is good, but I prefer my fiber intake in powdered form and I think you should too.
You’ll feel tired and stressed out the first 1-2 weeks of dieting. Trust me, it will subside; you’re going through a withdrawl process. You stay on it till you reach the results you desire. You’ll be able to cheat, but after 21 days of strict dieting.
zaydoun & Mark,
Guys, the place looks Moroccan and the waiters wore what I think to be a Morrocan outfit.
I’m 50% sure it’s Moroccan and I’m 100% positive the food’s awesome.
Hi Fahad,
As usual, informative post. Thanks for that and keep writing.
I’m still on my diet, trying my best to stick to it but usually dinner screws up, still i try my best to keep it low.
the fat-loss got stuck somewhere, as i told last time that i came down from 119 to 114 and that’s it, it’s still there, not moving up or down, stagnant, so I have stopped checking it lately.
it seems that half-up of me is still the same but half-down is becoming thinner, I purchased a trouser 3 months back and was not able to get in but today I was able to wear and walk in it.
a quick rewind what you told me to do, water on waking up, lentil with 1 kahafeef labanese bread, red apple after 3 hours, 2 eggs + fat free cheese and 1 khafeef labenese bread after 3 hours, 14 almons after 3 hours, half chicken after 3 hours (i usually take chicken faham or sheesh toukh or that revolving chicken and eat up whole 1 chicken instead of the half), ofcourse water in between all the meals. stopped walking, cannot keep it up due to heavy work schedule and laziness.
I’m okay with the same routine meals , i don’t know why but i like it.
it’s complete 1 month and i lost only 5 kgs.
So, please motivate or encourage me.
Thanks.
to add: i started taking a multi-vitamin + mineral tablet once in the morning.
it’s me, it’s me… I’m wassim… lool…
as usual, great post fahad…
I agree with Nobu. These (poor) attempts at Japlish are very tired indeed.
“ou can actually get away with a large thick pizza for breakfast and itβll have a hard time storing itself as fat (assuming your healthy and fit).”
Does that mean i can eat wutever i want for breakfast and i wont gain weight??
7ussien,
Are you healthy and fit? Yes, you can eat whatever you want at breakfast IF you plan your eating regimen throughout the day accordingly throughout and stay active.
I’ve given a few people an eating plan composed of junk food. It may not be healthy, but they did lose weight.
Anonymous,
Thanks π and 5kg (11 lbs) in a month is amazing progress!
Have you done any exercise? When was the last time you cheated? How do you physically and mentally feel? Are you fatigued? Energetic?
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it’s me,
Hahaha! Hala Wassim! Thanks buddy π
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David,
Thank you for your concern. It’s actually called “Engrish”, but Japlish is awesome too.
Let’s stick to the topic at hand and try to minimize the nonexistent controversy and tighassness.
I wish maybe if you could do a review on the fine cuisine of mandi almamlaka π
Exercise: Yes, I do exercise for abs, different types, don’t know the names, but for 10 minutes daily late night.
Cheating: Every week specially on thursday & friday nights.
Physically: I hate my stomach and fat below my chin
Mentally: I hate my stomach and fat below my chin
I don’t feel too much energetic or fatigued , medium.
Dude what about Napket?
f7ee7eely,
Not anytime soon π
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Anonymous,
1) Start fast-paced walking for 30 minutes per day. You can’t expect to lose all that weight because you choose to be lazy. We all have hectic lives and we still manage to exercise; NO EXCUSES!
2) Keep on doing your abdomen exercises for 5-10 minutes.
3) Exclude the thin Lebanese brown bread from lunch.
4) Drink 1 teabag of Green tea 30 minutes after breakfast, 30 minutes after lunch & 30 minutes after dinner.
5) CHEAT ONCE A WEEK! Thursday or Friday, choose ONE.
Bro, you better not ruin this by giving up now or I’m seriously going to be super-pissed. You can honestly do this and you’ve seen results, so keep on pushing!
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Mark,
From what I saw, it’s healthy and great! However, I only ate 1 customized salad and skimmed the menu for a few seconds, not enough for a decent review.
Please check the NY Thing sandwich next time you pass by. Its my favorite although I am not sure its healthy :S
plus too much carbs
Mark,
You looked great when I saw you yesterday, so I don’t think it’s hurting you at all.
What are the ingredients used? Is it white or whole wheat bread? What’s in it exactly including the sauce? Is it big? (that’s what she said).
@Fahad,
Actually, both terms are commonly used.
What you are doing is posting (inaccurately) stereotypical phrasing for Japanese pronunciation of English. However you want to call it, your overuse of it is tiresome.
David,
If I’m hurting your feelings then feel free to stop reading and let me concentrate on the issue at hand.
@David,
It seems to me that you’re the only one complaining. If you don’t like what you’re reading, then I suggest you find some other blog that’s more suited to your dull taste. Some us actually enjoy a little humor while reading.
@Fahad,
Keep up the good work. Useful stuff as always.
You aren’t hurting my feelings, but you are being derogatory. Would you go to Japan and speak like that? What if I mock your pronunciation of English? It’s inappropriate and the whole point (as Nobu also pointed out) is that it detracts from rather than enhances what you are saying.
mohannad,
Thanks!
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David,
Thank you for your concern and I’ll gladly take your argument into consideration.
Do you have any questions in regards to health & fitness?
@Mohannad,
Here we go again. So Fahad’s posts constitute everything posted on here, do they? Why should I go away because I think what Fahad is doing is inappropriate? I’m actually not the only one who thinks that. Your post is pretty typical when someone questions something. ‘If you don’t like X thing in Kuwait, then why don’t you leave, blah, blah etc. etc. How about you and Fahad consider why using such phrasing is so amusing to you?
LOPL the “Engrish” is so cute! hahaha call me weird; i’d so marry someone who speaks like this!! very cute!!
Fahad are you flirting with me? hehe
I actually haven’t had it since I started my diet.
βThe NY Thingβ sandwich contains bacon, chicken, turkey, eggs, tomato and lettuce.
The problem I think lies in the bread, it tastes sweet which is why I think it must be fatty. Also its 3 layers of thick white toast which i would feel really guilty devouring…
Here is a pic
https://248am.com/images/nything.jpg
@ David,
Please stop being a buzz kill. You sound as if this is the first time you’ve heard racial jokes. Just because someone used a certain type of “phrasing” that stereotypes a group of people does not mean they hate them. I will admit that I laugh at all sorts of racial jokes, and I will continue to do so. But does that mean I hate them, NO. When I used to live in Chicago, all my friends were white Americans, and as you can imagine me being an Arab, I was at the end of several of their jokes. And I fired back at them with the same type of jokes. Yet we remain the best of friends because we have something called a sense of humor.
So much conflicting advice from the experts…
“β¦Eating breakfast at a maximum of 1 hour after waking up will provide your metabolism with a boost from heaven. The earlier you eat breakfast, the better.
β¦Eating breakfast more than 90 minutes after waking up will skyrocket your chances of obesity by 150%!”
…you say. Yet I have often read that it is best to work out in a fasted state first thing in the morning and wait at least an hour after exercising before eating. This will supercharge your metabolism say some, including Bill Phillips of Body4Life. By the time I get to the gym, workout and then wait an hour, I have probably been awake for 2-3 hours already. What do you think?
Mark,
LOL Dude I’m serious!
This sandwich is perfectly fine for daily devouring once you replace the white bread with a whole wheat or multi-grain version.
@Mohannad,
I also happen to be the possessor of a sense of humour. It just so happens that my particular version doesn’t include racial stereotyping.
@David,
You have your views and I have mine. Nothing wrong with that at all. As the saying goes “to each his own.” I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree. Fair enough?
wow, Fahad, I am srsly amused of your knowlage and how you know what you are talking about perfectly I wonder why you are not very famous, like newpaper/TV famous.
You should send an e-mail to Alwatan tow il lail and i am sure they will interview you which will increase the clients in you gym π
I srsly want to join your GYM, i feel bad for reading all this and eating hardess atm. but i got 2 problems:
1. your price is to high, i wonder if i could get a discount or something
2. there is no 3pm+ programs atm at your gym.
I have called the gym several times and saw how nice and happy PT you got their.
This is my last year at highschool and I am trying so hard to loss weight i hope this 7 week program will have some great effect. btw why dont you post pics of your clients with their before and after pics on your website which won’t open for ever ;P
I got my cousin who have studied IT and he just came back from Australia he is such a great person and he also masters his codes I could give you his number so you two can work on your website ;p
@Fahad
Can you talk more about Carbs!
I’m a big boy with fat, I’m consuming carbs before workout + my morning cereal and some little at night!?
should I cut the little Carbs at night?
and Can you explain more about the Labnah and how it minimizes the fat calories and boosts protein and calcium intake. because I couldn’t put together and understand your words.
Thanks again π
TheQueen,
Glad you liked it π
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b k,
Weight-training on a fasted state is a terrible idea if you plan on killing muscle. I’m assuming Bill Phillips might have meant cardiovascular activity on a fasted state before breakfast, which is optimal to boost your metabolism and fat-burning.
All expert advise are more or less the same; all you need to do is put two and two together, which is what I did up top.
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fj,
I’ve been approached, but I refused. I get stage/camera fright whenever I see a camera’s red dot flashing. I’m serious π
fj,
We’re working on producing feasible prices, so no worries about that.
Core hasn’t started taking before and after pictures, but we will be providing that service for our clients. Unfortunately, they’re confidential.
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Zack,
I need you to be more specific with your diet, so how about you post your diet so that I can see exactly what’s making you fat. π
My labneh reference was in regards to comparing it with normal garlic sauce. The Baking Tray mixes roasted garlic with labneh, which contains protein, some fat (depending on which version they used) and calcium.
Normal garlic sauce contains oil (sometimes Mayo), salt and garlic flavoring. TBK’s version uses labneh instead of the oil, which minimizes fat calories.
I have send an e-mail to Al-watan. good luck!
I mean common, the other day they were interviewing an 15 yo rapper. You are what kuwaiti people need, a better heal and a fit body
Fahad,
My diet is:
No sugar (except some little from fruits and honey)
No fat (except from protein and good fats like Omega3)
Very low carbs intake from (brown rice before workout) and little whole grain bread during the day.
whole wheat cereal in the morning.
I’m fat from junk food and not working-out from along time!
Thanks again π
Zack,
Dude, DETAILED! Timings, meals, everything! From the moment you wake up, till your exact sleeping time. I need to know more about your lifestyle.
For example:
9:00 – Wake up, drink water
9:30 – Breakfast: eggs, etc
and so on. π
hi,
i posted this earlier, but didn’t get a reply from you, was wondering if you missed it, here it is anyway π
this is slightly off topic, but i was wondering if you could give me some tips for chest excersizes. i work out regularly, iβm around 180cm & 70kgs, and when i work out, i can see the effects across all muscle groups except for my chest (which is almost flat).
i would appreciate it if you could give me some tips about what kind of excersizes i should focus on, or the way of training? especially since the summer is almost here π
fj again, I know i am kinda annoying atm
but I got this problem with white eggwhite. Like people who don’t like tomatoes I can’t handle egg whites in my mouth. Everytime I try to force myself I end up throwing up.
Do you any Ψ¨Ψ―ΩΩ for egg whites.
ziad,
I didn’t miss it, I just forgot to reply :P. My bad bro!
Here’s what you need to do:
[A]
1) Focus on your chest ALONE, which means you need to work it out without any other muscles.
2) Prioritize it by hitting it after a rest day.
3) Suck in your abdomen and pop your chest out at when working your pecs at all times. Your lower back has to be arched.
3) Following this training routine:
#1 – Bench Press: 4 sets of 12,10,8,6 reps
#2 – Incline DB Flyes: 2 sets of 15
#3 – Smith Machine Incline Press: 4 sets of 12,10,8,6 reps
#4 – Decline Chest Press: 2 sets of 15-12
*The first 2 sets are considered warm-up, but don’t go light in weight. *Your last two sets have to be heavy, which means you fail at 6-8 reps. *Let your spotter/trainer partners help you out with 2 extra reps once you finish your 6-8 reps.
*On your last set for the bench press and smith machine incline press, drop the weight by 30% 2 times and rep out as much as you can. For example:
4th set: you managed to do 6 reps with 100kg. Decrease/drop the weight to 70kg and rep as much as you can. Once you’re done, drop the weight to 50kg and rep as much as you can.
*Use this intensity technique only once after the two prescribed chest exercises.
[B]
The tempo of each rep has to be controlled. The tempo represents the time it takes you to lower the weight and push it back up.
TEMPO: 3 – 1 – 0
Lower the weight in 3 seconds, hold for 1 second then BLAST up. That’s considered one repetition.
Again, my apologies for forgetting your inquiry π hope this helps and good luck!
fj,
You’re not annoying! Feel free to annoy without guilt π
Egg whites are not a complete protein; you need to include the yolk to complete it. Can you stomach whole eggs?
What a great article man π
I have a question please..
I love running so much and at the same time I love bodybuilding, I know that running can shrink the body and make me thin while bodybuilding do the opposite.
What do you recommend for me to do to do both of them and get good muscle with high fitness?
Thank you
Dear Fahad,
i have joined core fitness a few weeks back and i’m enjoying the work outs, and i’m seeing good results.
my only problem is the diet, i have cut back on the amount of food and have followed your advice with regards to smaller meals through out, but dinner is the killer, i’m sick of the salads at night, and the grilled meats and chicken.
i’d like to set an appointment to sit with you and discuss this stuff. i’ve already tried but i’m not sure jhet has forwarded my request to you. my next work out is on tuesday at 8:20 if we can set up something around that time it would be great
Fahad
Dude my life’s schedule is messed-up big time.
I don’t have a time to sleep or time to wake-up, because of mass stress and sleep disorder.
But as soon as I wake-up I get the first meal.
Today I woke-up at 2:45PM π
I have 5-6 small healthy meals daily.
I wanna know if reducing carbs is good or helps Fat-Burn?
and what else should I reduce of eliminate?
Thanks π
*or eliminate?
Musaed,
Thanks bro π
More exercises means more calorie expenditure. The more calories you lose, the more you have to eat which is why you flatten out.
Would you kindly post up your eating habits? Be very detailed and specific so that I can plan your eating & workout regimen accordingly.
Moreover, I need to know your stats (hieght, weight, physical structure, rough BF% estimate if possible).
Awaiting your reply.
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anony,
Are you good with Tuesday at 8:40?
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Zack,
You can’t expect to build your optimal physique with that yo-yo of a lifestyle.
In my opinion, your problem now doesn’t lie the carb intake as much as those 5-6 meals.
Zack, oh pretty pretty please tell me what those 5-6 meals are π give me something to work with!
And include your physical stats.
Hey Fahad,
Thanks for the kind reply,
I think its better to have an appointment with you, how can I get one please?
Musaed,
Email sent.
Fahad,
8:40 is good, I’ll see you Tuesday.
Hey Fahad. A quick question:
If you are familiar with KDD ice cream products you will find some of them taste really delicious for a 90-120 calories a piece.
Although they are packed with sugar, do you consider them good choices for a snack or dessert while dieting? Can they be included as a part of a daily diet (to lose weight) routine?
Yours Truly,
As a part of a calorie controlled diet plan then yes, you can get away with 1 as a snack.
Personally, I wouldn’t include them in my diet because those 150-200 calories are of no nutritional value to me. I’d rather have you eat a McDonald’s cheeseburger, which has slightly more calories but also an abundent amount of metabolism boosting protein.
Lastly, never eat dessert directly after a meal. It’s like guaranteeing fat stores, which I’m assumin you don’t want.
why does eating dessert lead to fat stores? How long should we wait then?
I was wondering since I have no diet plan, I was planning to ask you for one, will yoo charge me or not. Please tell me
This is mostly my everyday diet, the same damn thing.
6:30 before school
Nestla, fiber and fruits cornflakes + skimmed milk (200 cals)
A grean tea (0 cal?)
9:30 At school
I use to have a Halom sandwich, but not after all
(Nowadays I dont eat nothing there, I just got this big large bottle next to and I drink from it whenever I feel hungry) Ma2saat I know ;P
–Suggestion here would be AWESOME!
3:00 pm Home Lunch
2 boiled chicken breast
Salad ( Some green leaves? Onions and RUMAN)
4 pm pre workout
1 scoop of ON creatine
7 pm Post work out
1 scoop of ON protein whey 100%
7:15 pm
SOMETIMES I eat at the gym, Oxygen near Kadma Club, restaurant. Its 2.250 KD of Chicken + Veges + white rise
BUT I tend to go home and eat a CAN of tuna or two because I don’t carry some money with me to the gym
9-8 PM
at this time I an hungry as F*CK I see all the food around me at my house.
1-2 Green apples
Through out the day I carry a 1.5 L bottle of water with me. I usually drink about 2 daily.
My goal is to loss weight, I take these proteins because my big bro got alot of them that he dont use and to not get a lame looking body and loss a lot of muscles. I am not muscular.
I am 17 yo guy, more like a soccer player with a billy ;P
Thanks fahad π
Fahad,
Can you tell us a bit about any multivitamins you would recommend?
What about Vitabiotics Wellman and Centrum Performance?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vitabiotics-Wellman-Advanced-Vitamin-Supplement/dp/B000LNHAZY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1272854334&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Centrum-Performance-Multivitamin-Minerals-Supplement/dp/B001E5CH4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1272854351&sr=8-1
Thanks.
Sara,
Our stomachs are built to handle a certain amount of food per sitting. Assuming you ate a cup of rice, a chicken breast, some salad and some sort of sauce on the side. You’ve then waited 0-30 minutes and complimented your meal with a piece of cake, chocolate, cookie or muffin.
This will hurt you because:
1) You’ve added more calories to your meal.
2) You’ve added extra empty calories to your meal (I wouldn’t call sugar & fat healthy).
3) The food you ate at lunch has not been properly digested yet.
4) Pertaining to #3, the piece of cake is sitting on top of the food you ate at lunch (last in line), which means it’ll be sitting there fermenting for 1-3 hours and will likely get shuttled as fat because your lunch satisfied your body (energy stores) nutritionally.
5) You’re enlarging the food portions of your meal, which will teach your stomach to adapt by stretching itself out in order to squeeze in that cake.
Even fruit after a meal is very bad for you. Since dessert has moderate to high caloric value, you need to treat it as a meal. Optimally, you need to wait 3 hours after lunch to enjoy that piece of cake.
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Fj,
My services are for free if you inquire on this blog and not via email or personal consultations.
6:30 – Upon Waking
250ml of Water
Breakfast:
3 scrambled eggs (cooked in 1 teaspoon of butter, add salt & pepper)
1 glass of Fresh Orange Juice
9:30 – 10:30 – Mid Morning Snack
What are the available options here?
My suggestion:
Homemade Turkey Sandwich w/ low-fat cheese
1 Lebanese Thin Brown Bread
2-4 slices of Turkey Breast
1 slice of low-fat cheese (any type)
Veggies of your preferance (lettuce maybe)
1 tablespoon of sauce (ketchup & mustard, or one of them)
3:00 pm Home Lunch
2 boiled/grilled chicken breast OR Half skinless chicken (1 thigh/leg, 1 Breast and 1 wing)
Usual salad you eat plus lemon, vinegar & salt
Pre-Workout: 4:30
1 scoop of ON creatine
Green Tea
Post-Workout (Immediately to 30 minutes later): 5:30 – 6:00
1-cup of white rice, 1-2 tablespoons of fat-free sauce, 1 can of tuna w/ water OR 2 chicken breasts, veggies
9:30 – Snack:
2 scoops of Whey Protein
*Question: why are you spending 3 hours at the gym?
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Ed,
With vitamin supplements, you want to make sure you absorb as much as possible. Studies have shown that vitamins/minerals from supplements are only 1%-10% absorbed while vitamins from fresh plant sources are 68% to 93% absorbed.
The reason for this is that in nature, each vitamin and mineral molecule is attached to a protein molecule. That’s why you must take your vitamin supplements with meals (less stated otherwise on the label). Without these accompanying proteins, the body will see the vitamins/minerals as a foreign substance and filter them out, which is why you might notice bright yellow urine after you take a vitamin. That’s your body’s way of getting rid of chemicals it can’t use.
In regards to the two links above, I would lean towards Vitabiotics Wellman Advanced Vitamin & Mineral Supplement, since it has more absorbable forms of vitamins & minerals and less “iffy” ingredients.
Fahad, I wish there were diets out there that are mom-friendly. I have 2 kids (ages 3 and 1) and I can’t afford to go on a strict diet (like those only tuna or chicken breast diets). My kids will only eat what I eat. π Plus, I can’t lose weight too fast because I’m nursing and don’t want toxins being released into my milk.
I’ve lost 6 kilos since I gave birth through cutting down on junk food (which I used to eat late at night so my kids don’t get hooked on it). And I’ve become more strict about having my last meal at 6 with the kids. Moreover, I’m going to the gym, but that fluctuates based on the mood and well-being of both my kids.
However, I’m still struggling with 12 kilos left from pregnancy and then 10 prior to my first pregnancy! Yeah, I gained THAT MUCH weight! I think I might be reaching my plateau! Which is getting frustrating. Do you know anyone who’ll be helpful in this domain?
Thanx…
Subway Mom,
Anything and everything is possible no matter what the individual’s situation is. It depends on the level of patience and will power to accomplish your goals.
1) I love your blog, very informative and interesting.
2) I need to see a detailed routine of your entire day. Be very specific, from the minute you wake up till the time you sleep.
I also need you to include:
* Favorite Foods
* Worst Foods (or foods you’d rather avoid due to your current nursing needs)
* Height & weight
* Rough estimate of your workout timings & activity
* Water consumption
Provide me with any source of information that can help me plan out a regimen fit for a mom with 2 kids.
Fahad,
And, what about Omega 3 supplements such as cod liver oil tablets from seven seas and stuff?
I am spending 3 h a the gym for no reason
time passes by fast
I first do some lifting, then cardio then pool/Sona
Time passes so fucking fast that i cant keep up with my studies any suggestions pleaseeee
LOL
What about activia yoghurt Fahad is it good?
thatmuch.Thanx for your informative posts
Ed,
I promote the supplementation of omega-3 since our bodies can’t make them from other food sources (unless you ingest a lot of fish).
Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil contains vitamins D, E and A, without any omega-3. However, the same brand has another version that contains vitamins D, E and A, plus a good amount of omega-3.
When looking for the best omega-3 supplement, look for the highest EPA and DHA milligrams, usually totally 300mg (180mg EPA & 120mg DHA).
Lastly, don’t mistake cod liver oil with omega-3. It is best if they are consumed together to enhance absorption.
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Fj,
You’re spending way too much time at the gym. Ditch the sauna and pool, and focus on your studies.
Warm-up for 5 minutes, weight-train for 30-45 minutes, abs for 10-15, and end it with 15-20 minutes of cardio.
Your workout plus abs & cardio should not go on longer than 90 minutes!
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mansoon,
Thank you for reading! π
It’s good as a dieting snack, but it’s not necessarily beneficial as a bodybuilding meal.
Hey Fahad,
If i wanna join Core Fitness for a 4 month program…how much will you charge???
Basic Goals:
Strength and Conditioning for MMA =)
If you can tell me the timings dat will also be fine.
Nahin123,
Hey! Everyone’s routine is unique, so your price might differ from others.
What timings are good for you?
How many times a week do you currently exercise and what type of exercise do you do?
All these have to be taken into consideration in order to set up an optimal routine for you.
Hi Fahad,
Thanks for the encouragement and inshallah I will not let you down.
I wanted to ask you about the dinner, this is the time when I’m screwing up the diet,can I avoid it or let’s say can I have any alternative like fruit or milk because whenever I’m going to purchase chicken , i’m overeating it, I want to skip the dinner, while at office, i’m pefect, following the diet religiously, but at dinner time, I’m overeating.
Please suggest if I can take 2 apples or something which will make me full and easy to get. For me, easy is eating apple, drinking milk or yoghurt or anything which is readily available and eating apple or drinking milk makes me full easily.
Thanks.
Sorry fahad is was not Creatine it was casein should I still follow the same diet plan. You made me feel so great I don’t feel that I am lost and have no goal any more.
I am hopping so badly to loss this billy for the graduation xD
Thanks again fahad.
Anonymous,
Your welcome π
Overeating chicken or any other protein source is not considered screwing up, since my diets are based on content rather than calorie control.
Moreover, the goal of your program is to not stuff your face and satisfy your cravings. You need to control your hunger and learn when to stop indulging.
Suggestions: You may eat 1 large apple or 2 small apples OR low-fat yogurt with raw veggies (cucumber, celery) OR 1 glass of skimmed milk.
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Fj,
Ditch the pre-workout protein and drink green tea. Your lunch is enough to fuel your workout.
All the best and good luck! π
Fahad,
I have a question. This may sound really stupid. But, other than weight concerns. What other reasons are there for eating healthy?
What I mean by that is lets say someone does not have any weight issues. What benefits does eating healthy offer them? Apart from like getting all the required nutrients perhaps.
Like if someone is not fat and dont get fat, why shouldn’t they eat sugar? Or why shouldn’t they eat lots of fat? Or white bread? Or cookies? Cakes? Big Macs? Fries? Sodas?
I mean we always look at this from a caloric and weight loss/muscle gain perspective. But, beyond that, what are the long term impact on health of eating well beyond just getting all the required nutriets?
Can you talk a bit about that.
Ed,
I’m currently writing about your specific inquiry. I’ll be sure to to include answers to all your questions.
Damn it Fahad!! I was literally drooling even before I reached Mais al Ghanim!!
I can’t wait to come back to Kuwait and indulge on some “meshawee”, the food here is just not my cup of tea.
Overall, great cheat-inducing post!! (ok? ;p)
Aisha,
lol OK! And thanks π
You’ll come back and indulge in the tasteless diet I gave you, or at least I hope so…
Fahad,
Ok thanks a lot!
It would be really helpful cuz a lotta times when I try to convince others to eat healthy I cannot give them a complete and comprehensive reason for why they should do that. Its pretty much like “oh your body need vitamin C from fruits for good immune system and calcium for strong bones” etc. But thats about it
Fahad,
Are you still writing? lol
Ed,
On its way :p I usually take my sweet ass time writing these.
Hey, Fahad, obviously my ‘life’ got in the way! KIDS!! π So here’s my overdue reply to you.
To answer your last questions first:
* Favorite Foods: Pasta!!! Pasta!!! And more PASTA!! But brown Pasta… and rice!! And I loooove chocolate so I reward myself with a bar once a month. π
* Worst Foods (or foods youβd rather avoid due to your current nursing needs)
Fried stuff… burgers…
* Height & weight: 168cm, approx. 83kg
* Rough estimate of your workout timings & activity: Workout for an hour and take care of my kids rest of the day. I’m on my own. Don’t do the manual-labor work around the apartment (Thank God for Anita!)… But I do everything that’s related to the kids.
* Water consumption: About 1L while working out. And then about 1-1.5L the rest of the day.
6-6:30 Wake up
7:00 – breakfast: Large bowl of Cheerios (which ever Sultan graces us with having. But my addiction now is Berry Burst) with about 1/2 cup of Low fat Milk.
8:00 – Home made cappuccino (with low fat milk and 2 cubes of Brown Sugar) or brewed coffee with a bit of low-fat milk and the 2 cubes of sugar. π I have to have my sugar. π
9-10 GYM. Either a class (usually Pump) or cardio-machine (burning an avg of 600-700 cal)
11 – Cappuccino at the restaurant in Corniche (also low-fat Milk)
*Need to figure out what’s a healthy snack I can have at this time because I’m usually hungry.
1 – Lunch – whatever I’ve cooked for the day. Plus a D.Pepsi.
*I think this is my problem area! I’m not able to control portion and I’d love to make a salad along side our lunch… but I have still got to figure out the time and ability to make it.
3- Fruit snack (whatever fruits we have at home… Today: 2 peaches, an apple, some cherries)
6- Dinner – Halloumi Sandwich/ Turkey Sandwich (with tomato and honey mustard)/ Labneh Sandwich (all in either brown baguette or in white sag bread since there’s no brown) π
I usually try to make this my last meal, but sometimes I have end of the night cravings and I might mess things up by having a bag of M&M’s like I did right now π
Fahad,
as i told you in your last post that my gym plan is coming up and i would like to join core fitness for loosing my belly and some fat that is lying around π
please send me the location of your gym so that i can meet you or someone who will fix the schedule i have.
I am in university and my semester will be ending before the 7 weeks i plan to come there for. Will you be flexible in changing the times when i start new semester?
Another question, can i follow the same diet as you mentioned for FJ only i wake up later like 7:30-8ish
Fahad i’ve been eating 2 double cheeseburgers(no cheese) after workout everyday along with the diet you provided me in your previous post, which is awesome no complaints, but i’ve been doing it for almost a month now, when should i stop ? or should i keep on going ?
Subway Mom,
Give me time to set-up your schedule since I just took a look at it π
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Yousef M,
Email me at [email protected] and we’ll set things up.
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Khalid.Al.T,
So far so good, but I need to know how you feel physically. Did you gain muscle? Do you feel stronger? Weaker? I need to know more details.
Thanks for updating me! Please keep the updates coming :).
Fahad, i do feel more mass, and somewhat stronger, but my weight is the same, i don’t feel weaker at all although i’m not sure why you would ask that question.
Fahad, since I’ve been waiting for your dieting tips all this time…. I reverted to watching my kids eat and eating like them… π Mainly nibbling and playing with my food rather than EATING! π π π