A small setback...

Well...I got hurt today, I will have to fill everyone in on what happened very soon. However, I am going to be seeing our good friends at Plaza Physical Therapy to rehab as quickly as I can.

Overall, the program has been going really really well. I have attached my latest progress chart to this message so you can check it out. Also, check out Scott Herkes Max Muscle Tip #2 below as well.

Updated Progress Chart

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Weight loss tip #2

Whether you are trying to lose body fat or put on lean muscle, protein should be a key consideration. Most people don’t get enough protein in their diet. This is true especially when people are involved in a training program to help them get in better shape and lose some weight. When you consider the typical American diet it goes something like this: BREAKFAST - a bowl of cereal, some orange juice, coffee and maybe a banana; MID MORNING SNACK? – a bagel or piece of fruit; LUNCH – hopefully not just a salad… we are “dieting” right? Anyway, hopefully you see my point. Not much protein. Somehow as the knowledge about what we should or shouldn’t eat has evolved, we have gotten away from butter, eggs, and many kinds of meat with the idea that all of these contain fat. After years of banning butter in many households because it was viewed as unhealthy, and margarine seemed to be the better choice, the pendulum has now swung back and hydrogenated oils are deemed as potentially even more unhealthy. So butter may be a better choice “in moderation” and to add flavor. Eggs were also on the bad list as cholesterol became the villain. Now it seems that eggs may not be so bad “in moderation” and they actually contain some great nutrients that our bodies need. And so it goes. But the typical American, who is involved in a training program, doesn’t get enough protein. We recommend a starting point of 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight for most people. This can be adjusted to 1 gram of protein per pound of “lean” body weight for people who have quite a bit of body fat. If you have never eaten 5 or 6 meals per day and incorporated adequate protein into each one of those meals, I think you will be shocked at how much better you will feel and how much body fat you will lose. Yes, you have to eat to lose body fat. And you have to get enough protein to support muscle. If you would like a free body fat assessment and a nutritional consultation to help you get off to a good start, please call Max Muscle Sports Nutrition and ask for Scott or Karen. We are certified in Sports Nutrition and we work with men and women every day who are trying to lose that dreaded middle age spread. Call 563-355-4444 or cell 309-235-7336.

Progress So Far...

Over the course of the past couple of weeks I have noticed a lot of progress in my challenge. I have linked to a chart showing my progress this far.


Progress Chart



A little bit later this week, I will post a more detailed update on what I have been doing. In the meantime, here is a health tip from Scott Herkes from Max Muscle.



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SCOTT’S TIPS FOR LOSING WEIGHT
(We will continue to add tips to this blog throughout the course of Shawn’s body fat loss program.)

Tip #1) Eat smaller meals at least 5 or 6 times a day instead of the traditional 3. This is very important !!!! Most people can’t process and use large caloric meals efficiently and if too much is eaten at one time the body will store the excess calories as fat. By adapting your eating style to eat more often, your body won’t be prone to storing fat. Since you are eating more often you also won’t be hungry for hours between meals. Another dieting strategy that we don’t recommend is to skip meals and eat salads. Your body will store fat if you skip meals and calorie restrict beyond a certain point. You have to eat to lose body fat!!! Step one to a good body fat loss program is to increase the amount of times you are eating to 5 or 6 smaller meals per day.

Wishing you Health and Happiness,
Scott Herkes
Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
scott.maxmuscle@mchsi.com
cell (309) 235-7336

Welcome to the Max Muscle/Acceleration Fitness Challenge

Hello:

I'm Shawn Brown the Vice President/General Manager of the Quad City Steamwheelers. Earlier this year, Max Muscle and Acceleration, two of our team's great sponsors approached me about doing a Fitness Challenge Promotion. Since my brother and I wanted to get back into shape, we decided to take them up on the promotion. Via this blog you will be able to see my progress through links to charts along with my thoughts as I continue the challenge.

We will also be posting health information from Max Muscle and Acceleration on this page throughout the promotion.

The Dispatch will also be chronicling our journey. To read the first in a three part series click here.

Until Next Time,

Shawn Brown