Questions in regards to the 30g protein within 30 minutes of awakening.

Getting a few questions in regards to the 30g protein within 30 minutes of awakening.

Q) Where can I figure out how much protein is in certain food
A) http://nutritiondata.self.com/  and here are some recipe ideas

Q) What shall I have if I'm in a rush
A) A quality protein powder and a handful of nuts, is a shaker I'm using a simple Whey Protein from Myprotein. (discount code MP88929 for first order) You want a plain whey protein power unflavoured. This is only needed if you want a back up.

Q) How will this ever work?
A) The science behind it is simple. Consuming the 30g of protein first thing increases metabolism and keeps you full (not feeling hungry) for longer then if you have a big carbohydrate breakfast.

Q) It can't be that simple?
A) No it isn't. The point here is to just make one change for a 2 week period. That's all, and see what we lose. Then we can add one more change and build on that.

Q) What if it doesn't work?
A) No big deal, I'll be trying another 2 week experiment to figure out what does work

Q) How can I track your progress?
A) Easiest way is to subscribe to this blog. Type your email in the top right corner of this page. You can unsubscribe when you get bored of it.

Disclaimer: Before any dietary changes or exercise YOU need to consult a professional in person. Ultimately we are all responsible for our own health and wellbeing. Time we took ownership.

Any other questions, feel free to add them in the comments.

Day 2 on 30g Protein for breakfast

<p>Had the same breakfast today. Added fried tomatoes and one less sausage. Defrosting 2 home made burgers in the fridge for tomorrow's breakfast. And will be picking up some mushrooms on route home from work. </p>
<p>Yesterday was intresting. I always get hungry around 11:00 ish. But come 13:00 I didn't even feel like lunch.

Now where to locate my rear veiw picture of me in black speedos? At my work desk may be a bit gross. Bedroom mirror is the most private place at home where I'll be forced to see the pic everyday.

Day 1 on 30g Protein within 30min of waking

Might have just missed out on the 30min window today. Lesson learned, I've placed two frozen sausages in the fridge for tomorrow's breakfast.

On the bus to work as I type this. Breakfast was 90min ago. 2 eggs, 3 sausages and beans. Washed down with a coffee.

Also in the picture is my packed lunch and tea as I go straight to BJJ from work.

If while you're reading this your thinking I'll join this loony for this 2 week trial of having a fry up for breakfast. Here are some pointers.

Step 1 - Get into the smallest underwear you own. Have someone you trust (in my case my wife) take three pictures. Put your hands on your head. Pic1 face forward, pic 2 face to the side, pic 3 the back.

Print these and keep them somewhere you will veiw them everyday. Wallet, purse, fridge etc. They are for your motivational viewing alone. No one else need see them.

Why? We do more to avoid or reduce pain, humiliation etc then to obtain reward. So let us use this to our advantage.

Step 2 - Get onto some scales and record what you weigh. Bonus if you can measure your body fat percent.

Why? We need somthing solid to measure if the changes we've made are having an affect.

Step 3 - stock up on high protein breakfast foods. I highly recommend free range or organic eggs. Burgers and sausages with high meat content. And a high quality whey protein powder.

Why? Having these to hand will make for easier mornings. The protein powder is for those days when we run late. The free range or organic eggs will have much higher omega oils.

Step 4 - take a picture of each breakfast for at least a week. And post it in your blog or Facebook.

Why?

On average 5 consecutive sessions is all it takes to bring a new change into the norm.

Help needed, if you have and quick tasty recipes for a 30g breakfast. Please share them with me. I'm sure it's a matter of days before the fry ups start getting boring.

Power to weight ratio i.e. Losing the spare tire

I've been a chubba since September. While rolling my belly is getting in the way. I on occasion pull a 'double banger' or 'crack head control' to catch a breather, but struggle to do this now to my belly getting in the way.

I will start with one small change. To consume 30g of protein for breakfast. Within 30 minutes of getting up. Now the '4 hour body' fans will know this is inspired from Tim Ferris.

This is the only change I will make at present. All other deit and training will remain the same.

I weight 77kg and will report on weight weekly. I've taken the usual pics for my viewing pleasure. I've no problem sharing, but Mrs Bad reminds me not to feed the cyber stalkers.

Have you tried this 30g protein, within 30min of waking dietary change? What fat loss was achieved? How about trying this with me from tomorrow.

Stepping it up, with baby steps

Allot is happening in my life at this juncture  What I feel I need is not to give more time to BJJ or exercise for that matter. But to have more focus on what I do with the time I currently give to to BJJ. I like what Liam Wandi has done with his approach to BJJ. He has a great blog, go check it out @ parttimegrappler he's all about getting the most out of your mat time.

During the holiday period I watched allot of inspirational documentaries and on-line presentations. One of them was by Tim Ferris about his finding from writing the 4 hour body (check out the presentation by clicking here)

Now he covers allot in this short presentation. What I really agree with him on is making small changes which have the biggest effects first.

So stage one of the game plan is to have Half Guard Steve (HGS) and Raf agree to pay a fine of the giant sum of £2 if any one of us doesn't show for the Wednesdays open mat session. All research shows we humans will do more to avoid a loss of £2 then to gain £2. Check the presentation out, Tim does a better job of explaining this.

So guys what do you say? If in agreement, commit in writing below. Was thinking the money should go to

I'm working through the 4 hour body and decide on stage two, and update soon.

2012 comes to close with a purple surprise

Friday night, I left work shattered, hungry and in two minds if I'd go straight home and crawl into bed or just show up at training and go through the motions.
We warm up, then get to passing guard. Then coach calls out two names and we're told to move to the sides.
It's on, grading Mataleao style. No announcement, no set pieces to demo, just two men and a scrap.
After my second scrap, coach pulls a purple belt from his bag and calls my name. I'm thinking 'no' and turns out I actually said it out loud.
On that day, tired, hungry and bemused I became a purple belt. It still feels surreal as I type this now.
Now begins the journey to prove I deserve that belt.

English BJJ Open 2012

Half Guard Steve (HGS) getting ready 

So it's that time of year again. The English Open has come around and for the first time since taking up BJJ I didn't enter. More on the whys in another post. But I was there to support coach and two other team mates.

I'll be adding more to this entry later, so come back and check it in about a week or so.

- fight videos (coming soon)
 Usual black and white photos.