Saturday 6th September 2008 - Week Seven Day Six - Global Health Challenge

For me to be able to provide you with the latest information, I’ve spent the last few years not living in a test tube but both experiencing and personally researching, as well as working with qualified nutritionists on a regular basis both in Australia and the United States to effectively harvest a workable solution that is the nutritional component. Notice I didn’t say give you a perfect plan. They don’t exist mucl like the fictional "Pot of Gold" at the end of the Rainbow.

Why have I done this ?
This data was required for me to understand how best to develop the Human ECO System plan and also then on my last childhood obesity project I’d be able to get children to understand complex human interactions inside their body to dialogue this in conversations or presentations.
Bottom line - if it didn’t make sense to me and I didn’t believe it then I wasn’t likely to encourage anyone else to believe it either.

Here is a summary list of the pro's and con's of the macro-nutrients.

What does Carbohydrate do in the body ?

Positive =
Supplies the body with energy
Affects an INSULIN response causing the uptake of nutrients (for use and storage)
Converts to glucose in the blood which aids brain function
Converts to glycogen for storage in the muscles and the liver
Assists performance and endurance activities
Assists muscles to work

**KEY POINT for Fat Loss - carbohydrates are stored with water in the body. Your body stores approximately 400-700grams of carbs in the blood, muscles and liver. They store with it up to 1500ml water with equates to regular carb eaters adding 2kgs of bodyweight (NOT FAT) to their scales.

Negative =
Makes you feel tired
Makes you feel hungry
Makes you feel bloated / full
The uptake of nutrients limits potential fat loss as it is a preferred energy source

What does Protein do in the body ?

Positive =
Supplies the body with Amino Acids
Has only 4 cals per gram
Assists with levels of satiety (so you don't feel hungry)
Assists muscle development, turning you into calorie burning machine
Select sources that are lean or low-fat
Lowers the Glycaemic Index score
Amino Acids break down to aid the immune system, brain and nerve functions plus assists with tissue repair and growth

**KEY POINT for Fat Loss is that we need amino acids daily to function optimally. These are best achieved from lean sources and can aid fat loss substantially.

Negative =
If you have a pre-existing kidney condition then medical advice should be adhered to
Portions need to be limited so that excess calories are NOT stored as fat
NO INSULIN response – whey is very good but casein may impact on insulin
Supplies energy to assist fat loss – if carbs are limited and glycogen levels are lowered

What does Fat do in the body ?

Positive =
If good fat is consumed it will assist the body to function optimally
Limiting daily intake to less than 30-40g of good fats will assist fat loss goal
Allows fat cells to release free fatty acids for conversion to available energy
Provides energy and at 9 cals per gram is very abundent
Lowers the Glycaemic Index score

**KEY POINT for Fat Loss is that "good fats" aid your body to utilize stored fat for energy in active sessions if it is NOT in a fat deprived state.

Negative =
Very calorific or energy dense
Tastes bad so is often disguised with sugar
Stores easily in the body and increases fat stores
When eaten with other nutrients is stored first
Too much of either good or bad fat is unhealthy


Goal of this final fourteen (14) days or two (2) weeks is designed to consolidate all of the last 6 weeks including the Human ECO Cleanse and to now establish patterns for your new LIFE.

- Assess your eating habits and see what you have re-introduced. Did you re-introduce caffeine or red meat and have you found you can now do without as much of these. The focus now is not to slip back into old habits but recognise them and use your knowledge for better choices.
- Check your workout intensity, your fitness would support increases or even additional days. Are you are planning these in to your routine- Reward yourself with only 14 days to go.
NOTE - this is isn't the end but rather the beginning of YOUR new Human ECO friendly LIFE.

TONY 's DIARY - (Week Seven - Day Six)
Protein Re-introduced - Increased Good Fats

Breakfast:
Energy Shake - 400ml Water + 40g Protein Powder + Combination Greens Powder + Organic Coconut Oil. Take a Daily Multi vitamin + Joint Power + 2 x Omega 3 Capsules

Mid Morning Workout - Pump Class

Mid Morning Snack:
Green Tea + Protein Bar

Lunch:
Tuna + Salad + Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Mid Afternoon snack:
25g Protein Powder with water + Organic Coconut Oil

Dinner:
Salmon + HUGE Mixed Salad + Tomato + Cucumber + Pear + Strawberries

2 Hours before Bed:
400ml water + Fibre Shake + Combination Greens + Organic Coconut Oil

Overall - Water consumption = Habit is now committed to action.

Daily mantra:
I am totally committed to supporting my Human ECO System with my action