tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post6245207130710044883..comments2023-10-08T09:56:05.560-06:00Comments on The Straight Dope: The Shake Zag DietSteve Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-68710865891018708312011-10-27T07:01:53.045-06:002011-10-27T07:01:53.045-06:00I'd have to confirm with Bill that there is AN...I'd have to confirm with Bill that there is ANY but if there is it's a trace amount. I heard yesterday (10/25/11) that we use a water extraction process to decaffeinate the natural caffeine sources so not sure why it's no longer on the label.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-69220261861469997352011-10-27T00:00:46.997-06:002011-10-27T00:00:46.997-06:00Hi Steve great blog, I do have a question about ca...Hi Steve great blog, I do have a question about caffeine in Chocolate Shakeology specifically. The Chocolate bag no longer says caffeine free. If there are trace amounts of caffeine, what is the number and is cocoa powder the source?Jill Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732162676291124336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-4430895276553021502010-10-31T14:00:26.186-06:002010-10-31T14:00:26.186-06:00Hi, Steve! Great Blog! I do have a question about ...Hi, Steve! Great Blog! I do have a question about listening to your body though. When I try to eat every few hours, I feel as though I am force feeding myself, even if I only eat a tiny amount at each sitting. I don't eat much and can be completely fine with just having shakeology 2x a day without eating at all. My mom complains that I don't eat enough, but I'm not hungry!! Should I listen to my body and maybe only have a salad at lunch with nothing else all day, or should I force feed myself?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-22465537580649880832010-10-31T14:00:23.971-06:002010-10-31T14:00:23.971-06:00Hi, Steve! Great Blog! I do have a question about ...Hi, Steve! Great Blog! I do have a question about listening to your body though. When I try to eat every few hours, I feel as though I am force feeding myself, even if I only eat a tiny amount at each sitting. I don't eat much and can be completely fine with just having shakeology 2x a day without eating at all. My mom complains that I don't eat enough, but I'm not hungry!! Should I listen to my body and maybe only have a salad at lunch with nothing else all day, or should I force feed myself?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621637274313099345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-15717621551974689772010-10-26T08:46:25.461-06:002010-10-26T08:46:25.461-06:00Of all the "fad" diets in history it'...Of all the "fad" diets in history it's probably one of the best. I don't buy all of the "science" they use to justify why grains are bad as much of it is used out of context or is just plain misinterpreted but the foods they recommend to eat are generally very healthy. So I'm pro Paleo with the caveat that if something on their no-no lists appeals to you go ahead and give it a shot, especially when it comes to athletics. In fact, the weak point of these diets is their athletic fueling strategies that condones almost any low-brow sugar concoctions and discredits some tried and true and modern strategies that I (and many other athletes) have found superior.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-64348281242498308422010-10-25T20:37:27.727-06:002010-10-25T20:37:27.727-06:00What you think about the Primal Blueprint or Paleo...What you think about the Primal Blueprint or Paleo.Kaihttp://www.Coachyou2health.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-54221968508176981322010-10-22T08:32:22.672-06:002010-10-22T08:32:22.672-06:00Clint,
Thanks. How do you feel during your workou...Clint,<br /><br />Thanks. How do you feel during your workouts? That is generally the best indicator of nutrient timing. If you feel energized you're probably doing okay. Performance is always the gauge of diet.<br /><br />Insane, <br /><br />Hmm, well coffee fits that bill and there are a ton of pre-workout formulations on the market that are 'stronger'. Since you are just looking for a mental boost coffee is probably enough, and you probably don't need a lot of it.<br /><br />I love hearing that you eat before bed and still exhaust your glycogen. Oh, to be young! Actually, that does make a case for some kind of pre-workout drink that has some calories. It would not hurt to experiment.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-71519202014022612332010-10-21T20:07:09.850-06:002010-10-21T20:07:09.850-06:00Steve,
First of all, best fitness blog period. Che...Steve,<br />First of all, best fitness blog period. Checking your blog is like going to look under the tree Christmas morning.<br />I think Shakeology is a fantastic product, but I'm having trouble trying to decide when to work it into my day. <br />Quick background:<br />Due to scheduling I have to workout at 7 a.m. Mon-Fri. I also sneak in a workout on Sat and play on Sunday. I'm usually up 60-90 minutes prior to morning workouts. I'm one of those super skinny guys (6'3" 175 pounds) and I can eat like crazy, and usually do. Not really looking to do any beefin' per se, I just want to be stronger, faster, etc.<br />What I'm trying to decide is when to take Shakeology, vitamins and whether or not it makes sense to take some other kind of protein shake as well. Right now I'm snacking prior to workout and doing Shakeology after my workouts just because I haven't had time to figure anything else out (just got back to the states a couple weeks ago). At lunch I'll take a multi vitamin, couple of fish oils, and Calcium/Magnesium, once again just from lack of knowing when it would be best to take them.<br />I'm totally open to suggestions. I just want the best recovery I can get so I can hit it hard every morning. I just wrapped up a four month P90X/Insanity Hybrid workout and I’m now doing some Crossfit for a few months.<br />Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Keep blogging!Clint Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297561494143921017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-44377740918909926542010-10-21T08:50:31.741-06:002010-10-21T08:50:31.741-06:00Yeah, they don't advertise it. Our legal team ...Yeah, they don't advertise it. Our legal team got it from Bodybugg themselves when we were considering using it to get some scientific data. <br /><br />Chances are that it's closer than that in most cases. And if you monitor yourself with some reason these things can be effective. In my testing I've found that once I know how I'm responding I can guess and be in the ballpark too. That's not meant to be discouraging; just clinical. You can gain a lot of knowledge about yourself using one of these devices.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-53836971950209048462010-10-21T08:17:41.129-06:002010-10-21T08:17:41.129-06:00Steve, I'm wondering where you got that 30% nu...Steve, I'm wondering where you got that 30% number re: Bodybugg? I have a GoWear Fit (same device/makers but not affiliated with 24 hr fitness) and their site is citing >10% difference:<br />http://www.bodymedia.com/Professionals/The-Science<br /><br />Obviously no non-lab setting calorie measurement is going to be 100% accurate. But I find this much more accurate than heart rate monitors and it gives me feedback and accountability that helps a lot. In the first 50 days of Power 90 using Shakeology and this device I lost 17 pounds. Would I have lost this much without it? Maybe, though I think I would have been massively over estimating my calorie burn.Shaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-84487926107878934162010-10-20T14:01:30.824-06:002010-10-20T14:01:30.824-06:00I so want to try something that will give me quick...I so want to try something that will give me quick energy in the morning like 10 minutes before my workout aside from juice or banana. I was thinking maybe chugging coffee, good or bad plan? Taste wise it's gross. <br /><br />P.S- Still eating a lot of food like 10-15 minutes before bed and glycogen stores are full, but sometimes even those stores run out easily when doing heavy compound lifts.TheThinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340632719888180917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-28068394303098147672010-10-20T13:35:46.232-06:002010-10-20T13:35:46.232-06:00re: Mike - why not train like normal at your curre...re: Mike - why not train like normal at your current weight and drop the weight you want to lose 2 weeks before you leave for your trip? Just an idea.bob bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864094410106514440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-2390561414981672192010-10-20T12:30:39.456-06:002010-10-20T12:30:39.456-06:00Yes! I'll be in Hueco! Thanks for the advice a...Yes! I'll be in Hueco! Thanks for the advice and constant motivation. Going to drop that weight! I should've figured cardio was the answer. I want to lose the weight in 13 days and then have a month to get used to the new weight before the big trip!mike wohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853713496507279573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-76346767567688995532010-10-20T11:01:54.040-06:002010-10-20T11:01:54.040-06:00Mike, yes absolutely. Try 30m to a couple of hours...Mike, yes absolutely. Try 30m to a couple of hours of EASY cardio 3-5 times per week, preferably in the morning prior to eating. Keep everything else the same and you should drop weight quickly. Dec, huh? Must be Hueco. Have a fantastic trip!Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-64152190841910538962010-10-19T18:04:41.637-06:002010-10-19T18:04:41.637-06:00Steve, First of all great blog! I've been tryi...Steve, First of all great blog! I've been trying the diet for the last two weeks and have only dropped 3lbs from my high point from the p90 program. I'm training for a big bouldering trip in early december and want to drop at least 10 lbs more. Do you recommend adding some cardio? I'm currently on a power cycle with some yoga and core on off days. <br /> Mikemike wohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853713496507279573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-14743843095898848012010-10-19T11:58:11.511-06:002010-10-19T11:58:11.511-06:00Listening, yes, but we're also forcing the iss...Listening, yes, but we're also forcing the issue. What I try and do with diet is to promote situations where your body will give you clear signals when it needs change. Once you LEARN to listen it's generally telling you the right things.Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-78940802579746070502010-10-19T11:49:17.660-06:002010-10-19T11:49:17.660-06:00great information Steve and I've recently bec...great information Steve and I've recently become a fan of this idea of cycling calories and love that I can do it with Shakeology and the foods I love.<br /><br />JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-28444590763651349472010-10-19T10:53:50.851-06:002010-10-19T10:53:50.851-06:00Thanks Steve, this helps very much and is explaine...Thanks Steve, this helps very much and is explained simply and clearly. I guess listening to your body is key here. It quite amazing how it will tell you exactly what it needs rather than trying to follow some regimented written diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-7824332146231119562010-10-19T10:06:13.447-06:002010-10-19T10:06:13.447-06:00Those things can be fun but they aren't accura...Those things can be fun but they aren't accurate. If you read the small print you'll see it's can vary up to 30%, and if you eat 30% more or less calories than you should be eating life will not go well. We actually had a good laugh at this because Bodybugg wanted to be a part of a "scientific" test group with us. Our attorney saw the 30% and was, like, "are you kidding?!!"Steve Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17639176315514772554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-16257408240936685622010-10-19T10:01:58.123-06:002010-10-19T10:01:58.123-06:00Saw the following review of this product to help m...Saw the following review of this product to help monitor calorie usage last week. Looks like an interesting way to help remove some of the guess work from calorie consumption. Any thoughts?<br /><br />http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/reviews/2010/09/bodymedia-fit-review-data-data-and-more-data-for-exercisers.ars/psychenauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729615437721054148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21280038.post-82357412197357457302010-10-19T09:57:21.658-06:002010-10-19T09:57:21.658-06:00Great information! I also like eggs for the am it ...Great information! I also like eggs for the am it just keeps me full longer then a carb like cereal.Trainer T.s Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788097098229327094noreply@blogger.com