jasoncpowell’s BodyBlog

Okay, this is a controversial issue, but I HAVE TO get my two cents in…

After watching yet another episode of the Biggest Loser…I thought to myself again…Why do these morbidly obese people continue to get rewarded for doing what they are supposed to do in the first place?

Why not start rewarding the people who never let themselves get to that point, who make the sacrifices their entire life, stay fit and healthy, and never give into gordging themselves time after time?

I feel pretty strong that we are all in need for a time of "Accountability of Self". As antiquated as it is, even the food pyramid will keep you healthy and not obese…we all know at every income level and culture that fried foods are not good for you, too much candy and sweets are BAD…

So, what’s it gonna take for there to be a needed shift towards rewarding the people who take care of themselves, and away from rewarding those who live a life of gluttony, lack of self respect and then look to the "community" to solve their issue brought on by their own doing?

Whew…that feels better!

I usually do not find myself reading the “Big Name” muscle mags, as they tend to repeat and regurgitate a lot of nonsense.  I was, however, recently given a copy of one of these magazines by an airline employee.  One of the headlines was how one of the IFBB guys gained 59 pounds of muscle in 6 months…well, my friends, I’m confused and need help here!

Okay, for this to happen, one would need to consume AND assimilate an EXCESS of 212,400 calories over the 6 months…that’s about 35,400 cal a month, about 8,850 cal a week, or about 1,264 a day.  I am an exercise physiologist by trade and have a HEAVY load of human physiology and nutrition in my background.  I find it unbelievable that any well trained human could assimilate and excess of 1,264 calories in one day…but, let’s look at this a little closer.  There is a sample diet included!

To save space, I condensed it to this…about 262 grams of protein, 318 grams of carbs and about 57 grams of fat totaling about 3,000 total calories a day.  The athlete with the claims is a mid 30’s guy weighing about 250 pounds.  This guy’s BMR is going to be close to 2,500 calories a day…how is a 500 calorie difference going to pack those pounds on???

My conclusion is that he didn’t gain the weight, the magazine is further confusing the poor readers looking to them for advice and the athlete is on a goooooood dose of assistance (chemically) to have achieved his physical results.  As you all can probably tell…I am a lifelong drug free bodybuilder…seriously, no drinking and no drugs of ANY kind.  I can say honestly, if you eat, train and rest correctly, you can expect an average of a pound a month of quality gains until you reach your own genetic potential.  Be proud of what you accomplish without the help from the Super “S” supplements.  You will certainly be thankful in the end!

Cheers!