April | 2013 | Justin's Blogtime!

SO, for my blog readers who don’t know. I’m a Radio DJ for 99.5 Play FM (www.facebok.com/995playfm), and I have a show called “The Jungle Gym”. It’s a really random show, where we try to give you news that buffs you up in all possible productive aspects.;)

I talked about this topic earlier tonight in a segment we call “The Locker Answers” and thought I’d post it here for my listeners to see. Probably easier to grasp visually anyway. ENJOY!

6 pack abs in 6 weeks? This’ll help US get there! The #LockerAnswers (c/o Men’s Health Philippines March 2013 issue) #TheJungleGym on 99.5 Play FM

(This is all just a visual presentation of the article featured on the Philippine Edition of Men’s Health for March 2013. For the full article and a lot more tidbits than I can write about, grab a copy for yourself!)

HOW TO DO IT?

Lifestyle wise:
1. Sleep more

In a study done in Harvard, those who slept less than 5 hrs a day were 5.4 heavier and more likely to become obese than those who slept more than 7hrs a day.

2. Lift more often

Running is cool! But sometimes can be too challenging in the long run, when it comes to how far or how long you have to run. “Lets run from MOA to SM North Edsa! Game?!” #FilipinoReference 3 days weekly of resistance training will do the trick.

3. Lift heavier weights

This’ll help you burn more calories! And it will increase your sleeping metabolism by 8%. If you add that up throughout the year, that’s another 5 pounds a year you’re losing while you’re asleep!

4. Eat when you want

Spreading your meals throughout the day helps, but what’s more important than when you eat is WHAT you eat. It’s suggested to pack your meals with food that’ll increase your metabolic rate. And foods rich in fiber and protein!

5. Load up on protein

Eating protein helps control your blood sugar, keeps you fuller, reduces hunger, and burns more calories during digestion. Try eating fish, chicken, and lean beef for your meals, and nuts, string cheese, or Greek yogurt for your snacking needs!

6. Snack smarter

The average man snacks at least twice a day and that packs on about an extra 500 calories a day. Over a week, that’s about an extra pound of fat. The general rule is to measure it in your hand. If your snack size can’t fit in your hand, chances are it’s too large. Try to get to 200-300 calories per serving with at least 15-20 grams of protein per snack to keep it manageable.