Q: Who is this diet for?
A: While this diet would be effective for anyone looking to lose weight,
it is specifically setup for competitive bodybuilders preparing for
a show.
Q: Will this book tell me exactly what to and how much to
eat?
A: Game Over contains precise equations for calculated your needed
caloric intake and macronutrient distribution. These are not “one-size-fits-all” equation,
but rather take one body phenotype aka body type into consideration.
Q: Can I substitute oranges in place of grapefruit?
A: We will allow oranges if necessary but they do not contain as
much naringin as grapefruit. Naringin has been shown to increase
fat oxidation. So unless you cannot stomach them at all, eat your
grapefruit! We recommend sprinkling a packet or two of Splenda® on
them.
Q: Why does the refeed only include
carbohydrates and fats but no protein?
A: Remember that insulin, the body’s main storage hormone, is released
when you eat carbohydrates. When you combine fat and carbohydrates, the fat encapsulates
the carbohydrates and slows down digestion, minimizing the insulin spike. When
you combine protein and carbohydrates, it sends insulin skyrocketing and can
lead to the last thing you want when dieting, fat storage!
Q: You recommend eating fats and vegetables
with meals in order to get the body in an alkaline state, but what
if you can’t
eat vegetables during a given meal like when you are having a shake
on the go?
A: Simply add 2-5 grams of L-Glutamine to your shake. This will lower
the acidity of your meal to keep you in a more alkaline state.
Q: I have
always heard that one should spike insulin post-workout. How come
you don’t
recommend doing so?
A: In the Cut Diet, we control insulin to enhance fat loss and even our carbohydrate
meal keeps insulin under control. Thus, the last thing we want on this diet is
to spike insulin!
Q: Do I have to do the training program exactly as it is
listed?
A: You should follow the general outline and set/rep range recommendations,
but you can switch up the exercises to fit your personal preference.
Q: Why do you recommend long duration, low-intensity
cardio instead of short duration, high-intensity cardio?
A: Long duration cardio is more geared toward cardiovascular training (above
60% VO2 Max). Therefore, lower intensity cardio increases fat oxidation (burns bodyfat)
and does not catabolize (waste) nearly as much muscle
as high intensity cardio, especially on a reduced calorie/low carbohydrate diet.
Q: Do I have to use all the supplements recommended?
A: No, the supplement regime in the book is what we feel would be
the ultimate setup for someone preparing for a bodybuilding competition.
Q. The supplement plan is for seven meals and I only eat six for my calorie level. What should I do?
A. Simply take your meal seven supplements along with your meal six supplements.
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