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Dianne says September 26th, 2006 at 1:22 am e
 
How long do you think it is safe to stay on a 3:1 carb cycling diet (zigzag, 3 day low carb, 1 day high carb)?

Answer: Forever or as long as your brain can handle it. This is exactly the way I was taught to diet by the International Sports Science Association and it is always how I have structured my plans.

However the zigzag doesn’t just apply to carbohydrates. You can play with protein and fats or simply overall calories as well. This is a great method for creating calorie deficits without impacting your overall metabolism.

Anna says September 26th, 2006 at 7:31 am
 
Why does my body refuse to lose weight when I have dieted & gone to the gym regularly?

Answer: First you need to go to the doctor and make sure that everything is running properly with your body. If everything is working and your hormones are all in balance then what I say next may come as a jolt.

If your body is running correctly and you are not losing weight, you are doing something wrong with your program. I have to stress here that what some people consider to be working out or even eating properly, is in fact not.

Three things need to be checked on either through your own research or by seeking the help of a professional in fitness and nutrition. You need to revamp your workout or the intensity given to it. You need to change your eating, this could be a very subtle or massive change. You need to check how many calories you burn during cardio.
 
Somewhere in the week you need to burn through or create a deficit of 3500 calories just to burn off ONE POUND. If you do not know the calories ingested daily or what you burn off during cardio then this would be the best place to start.

Ray Burton

http://www.fattofitbook.com

Hey Ray, why is diet soda something that should be eliminated from the diet.  Is it the aspartame or sodium???  I understand why regular soda is not an option but unclear on diet soda. 
 
Thanks
 
Lisa

 

Hi Lisa, I hope I did not already reply to this email and you are now getting a double answer! I just saw it in my inbox and realize it is a couple days old.
Even diet pop is not suggested for a couple of reasons when it comes to health and weight loss.
First is the aspartame like you suggested. It is questionable the health effects it may have and research I have read suggests that it is very acidic and acidic environments is where diseases in the body come from.
The active ingredient in most soda pop is phosphoric acid. The pH of most soda pop is 2.8, which is very acidic. As we discuss in detail in the body PH page, you want your diet to ALKALIZE your body, and ingesting a highly acidic drink like soda pop does the opposite and is very detrimental to your health. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
Lastly, if you are drinking pop…you are not drinking water!
Hope that helps!

Ray Burton http://www.buildingbodies.ca