I am not familiar with the “Ripped System”, but I do suggest that in order to preserve lean muscle while “cutting’, generally two things are necessary:

1) Continue your strength training. If you are cutting calories, I would suggest shorter sessions with less volume and greater load.

2) Short, intense interval sessions as described above.

Monitor and adjust training load and nutrition on a bi-weekly basis as necessary.

Additionally, just getting out and walking can burn calories without taxing your recovery and can be very effective when added to strength training and intervals.

Dean

Any opinions or ideas would be helpful,

Thanks

Thanks for discussing this topic.

July classes started today!

Awesome pictures!

Both groups are working hard. It’s a lot of fun because each class has it’s own “personality”. Everybody gets along great, and by week 2 they really push each other. It’s a dynamic you just don’t get in a typical gym workout.

I am guilty as charge…it was 100 empty wasted calories I could have invested in a nutrition packed protein bar or protein shake. I stopped buying these. I figure if I want cookies and milk then I’ll just buy it, eat it and be done with it. That also means I’ll have to work harder in the gym but it’s the price you have to pay to indulge once in a while.

Great article.
Thanks.

“I can’t” shouldn’t be in anyone’s vocabulary. We all can. We choose not to accomplish something and then we pretend our reasons are not excuses.

You can learn more about Beverly and Ultra Size at this link. http://www.cr8health.com/beverly-international/

Protein Muffins

6 scoops Ultra Size Vanilla
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
4 egg beaters (I use egg whites)
Dried fruit or walnuts (optional)
1 cup water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into greased muffin tin. Bake approximately 28 - 30 minutes or until golden brown. 8 servings.

Variation: replace vanilla with Chocolate Ultra Size and replace cinnamon with 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Per serving (without dried fruit or walnuts):
103 calories
3.5 g fat
17 g protein
4 g carbs

These are good with a little no sugar added preserves or jam. They bake much like a popover.

Thanks for the tip and I do want that recipe.

It is interesting to see the correlation between our healthy eating habits, keeping our bodies physically healthy, and how that makes our skin look. The article did say they found a link between eating low glycemic foods and a lower acne breakout. Some one should tell teenagers!