hypo_glycemic’s BodyBlog

There is a vast difference between "low fat" and "low carbohydrate" diets. The standard low-fat/low-calorie weight loss diets basically starve the body, and both fat and muscle end up being burned for fuel. You lose weight, but the loss of lean muscle tissue only serves to reduce your metabolic rate, thus slowing your efforts even more. With a properly planned low carb program, your body will burn mostly fat, and will preserve the lean muscle. If you exercise, you will add lean muscle while losing fat, which will increase your metabolic rate, and increase the fat-burning effect. Muscle tissue weighs more than fat, but takes up less bulk, so you may find yourself getting smaller in size without seeing a drastic drop on the scales. This makes it a good idea to check your measurements at regular intervals. Another difference between lowfat and low carb diets is the absence of cravings and hunger pangs. Until the excess carbohydrates are cleared from the system, there may be intense cravings. Once this is past though, the insulin and blood sugar levelling effects will serve to curb cravings. And most low carbohydrate plans allow unlimited amounts of allowed foods, so you eat when hungry, and as much as you need to ease your hunger.

Well I’m at the 2007 USA’S! Never In my life have I seen so many competitors and people In my life!!! I’ve been competing and going to NPC and Pro shows since the early 80’s, and this takes the cake!

I think pre judging was drawn out so long , people were tired and bored…It looked like that to me. I only stayed until the light heavy’s then went back to my room. I saw Jerome Ferguson backstage.. and I think he looked off. I had him coming In around 90 %! Also saw Putnam and he looked about 95%…still very balanced. AD Cherry looked very conditioned, but was lacking in leg size. I think Putnam has the edge thus far!

I want to give a shout out to Damon Aviles. I had a chance to do some pre contest prep with Damon.. and he Is a true to his game…A real warrior when It comes to "the diet"!!! Good job Damon….Two USA’S now!! I always new he had It In him to compete on a top NPC level! Props bro!