I've kept quiet about nutrition and the timing of your "macros", the ketosis diet, the intermittent fasting diet, the whole "DIET" bullshit thing, but when people start jeopardizing their ability to FINISH an intensive workout, then it's time to put a stop to the tomfoolery.

You may argue that any or all of these diets worked for you. You can say the "Science" behind them, but I have 50+ years of practical application to tell you that you're full of shit.

When you can't make it through a hard (not impossible) workout because you have what I call, "Athletic induced hypoglycemia" or "depleted your body of all the sugars from no carbs" and you have exhausted your hydration level then you have to figure out that something isn't right.

Your body is like a traditional automobile, if you run out of gas (food) then you must fill the tank. (eat)

What should you eat before a workout? Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates will do the job.

What should you replace after a workout? Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates, DUH!

If you want to gain weight? Take in MORE Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates than you burn.

If you want to lose weight? Take in LESS Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates. But for the love of everything FIT...EAT. Your fasting or fasting intermittently, or your all-protein diet to reach ketosis, isn't enough to get you through a tough (or any for that matter) training session.

Those diet fads are simply caloric reduction to the point that you get light-headed with the feeling that you are going to chuck guts.

If you can remember only a few things...CHICKEN and RICE! Avacado!

Eat that!

DRINK WATER!!!

As little as a 1% reduction in your body's fluid level can result in as much as a 17% reduction in performance. (I have never been injured unless I was dehydrated) So drink at least one-half of your body weight in Oz. of water.

Not coffee or caffeine pre-workout drinks. Caffeine is a diuretic and will dehydrate you even more.

Put a little SALT in the water to help absorption into the body! (not so much that it taste like the ocean, but a little bit)

You must know this...If you get sick and pass out in my gym, I will strip you nekkid and take photos then post them on the internet. I fixed my camera and I keep it with me.

Keep smile'n and make people think you're Batshit Crazy!

Today's Training:

Cycle: Commute

AirDyne: 15 mins Legs Only

Belt Squat: 2x10;2x20

Leg Press: 2x10;2x20

Leg Extension: 2x10;2x20

12" Box Step Up: 2x10;2x20

GHR: 2x10;2x20

Pull-up: 1

Push-up:10

Chin-up: 1

Dip: 10

Ab Wheel: 3x12

Dead Hang: 65 seconds

Cycle: Commute