Comments on: More Skinned Cats

By: suzanne

suzanne — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:12:00 +0000

You bet!

By: Fred Hahn

Fred Hahn — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:09:54 +0000

Hi Suzanne –

Great to hear this! Results like yours are what keep me going! Thanks for sharing. May I use this on my website as a testimonial (last name omitted of course)?

By: suzanne

suzanne — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:55:22 +0000

Hi again, I just wanted to check back in and offer a little bit of testimony so perhaps others could benefit from it. I started on the Eades’ Protein Power diet 2 weeks ago and am following it closely. I am happy (very) to report that I am not having the blood sugar crashes anymore. I have been doing the Slow Burn workout and walking/hiking and am amazed at how effective a protein-based diet is at fueling me up for those activities. For example, I walked over 2 miles on my first hike in a long time and did not need to stop for a snack even though my muscles were getting a good work-out — I would definitely have had to stop for a snack if I were still “doing carbs”. I am taking in much less calories than I was with my previous usual high-carb/low-fat emphasis on eating but am feeling MUCH better, am much less hungry, and am plenty energetic. Never experienced anything like this. I’m a believer! Oh and I am losing weight too! There are not many things in life that I would consider truly “life-changing” but the Protein Power diet has been one of them. I am starting to already feel results from the Slow Burn workout, too!

By: suzanne

suzanne — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:32 +0000

Hi Fred, thanks for your fast response! My previous strategy has been just to make sure I’m not hungry or really full before working out! But it’s hit or miss whether or not my blood sugar would crash afterwards. For some reason, if I DON’T eat at all when I get up and then exercise, I have no problem. This makes me wonder if there is something going on with how my body utilizes glucose, or ???? I’m healthy as a horse aside from this issue. And no, I’m not obese (5′6″, 148 lbs. but wanting to drop at least 10 of those). I will try the protein shakes (or smoothies), as you suggested. (Note: I like to add ricotta cheese to yogurt smoothies to get a nice punch of protein). I am turning 50 next week and am committing to your program as well as the Eades’ high-protein diet. That in itself may help with my issue, I’m thinking?
I, like many people my age, am another victim of yo-yo dieting and resultant loss of muscle and a slower metabolism, and I’m tired of it! :^)

By: Fred Hahn

Fred Hahn — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:45:32 +0000

Thanks for reading my book!

Q: How do you eat now? What do you eat before your workout?

It’s always good to have eaten about 1-2 hours prior to the workout. As always, a meal rich in healthy proteins and fats and some veggies is best. A protein shake made with water or milk if you tolerate it is a good meal too.

All this said, it is odd that you feel this way after a workout. It sounds as if there MIGHT be something amiss. Are you obese?

By: suzanne

suzanne — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:15:02 +0000

Hi, I just finished your Slow Burn book — read it in one day! I am really eager to try your program. I do have a question about “fueling” up for a workout. In the past, when I exercise (whether using weights, walking on the treadmill, etc.), I have a blood-sugar crash afterwards, and my muscles get real shaky, I feel light-headed, etc. I have a pretty good diet, I eat very little junk or processed sugars. My blood sugar tests normal, I’m not hyper- or hypoglycemic. I’ve struggled with this for a long time. I can walk on the treadmill in the morning and for some reason do not get the blood sugar crash. I could really use some advice on how to best fuel up for the Slow Burn workout without adding a bunch of calories. Thanks!

By: Fred Hahn

Fred Hahn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:22:41 +0000

Sure in moderation.

By: Jahan

Jahan — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:11:49 +0000

Hi fred,

Thanks .What about the sugar in natural fruits like banana and dates?

By: Fred Hahn

Fred Hahn — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:03:05 +0000

Hi Jajan,

IMHO, omit all grain/tuber products. They serve no purpose and are harmful even in small quantities. Sugar is bad news no matter what form it takes.

Bodybuilders need adequate protein, fat and water. Getting the needed calories is simple if you eat fatty grass fed meats, nut butters, canned fish in olive oil.

You’ll feel a whole lot better too!

By: Jahan

Jahan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:06:30 +0000

Dear fred,

Thanks for your site and info.What would you recommend for a regular gym bodybuilder as far as bread and other complex carbs ,should they be limited? you know it is hard to get the needed calories when we omit the complex carbs like bread,potato …from our plates! Jahan