Leaving to Asia

Hey there. Sorry for the incredible pause. I have been really busy working out and preparing to leave the country. Yup. I’m going to Thaaaaaailand. I’m expecting my visa at the beginning of this week. Takes about 2-3 days to finish paper work here and off I go. I’m heading for Bangkok the kingdom’s capital. I have read a lot about Thailand these days, preparing myself for the big city. Always do that before you leave, especially to a remote place like that(by remote I mean 12-16 hour plane trip). Check out the currency, habits, general city life and of course tourist hot spots. Always be aware of what the airline and country allow you to carry, bring in and out of the place. We don’t want to get into trouble. Luckily, internet is the way to go these days, and looking up for info is just 2 clicks away.
Of course, documenting myself tops my priority list but training shortly follows. I started going on my “abs blast” diet :D. Actually I just run a little more and eat somewhat fewer carbs. I still eat a bout 6-7 meals a day, small ones, but packed with nutrient dense foods so I never go hungry. Complex carbs, high-quality protein and good fats are a must besides working out. Actually food intake is 95% of your look. There is a special saying that says “You are what you eat”. Making sure I never go hungry is really important.
Why us that? Well because going hungry means your brain starts working on “low voltage”. It’s running out of carbs. After running out of carbs, most people think it will just take the fat, “dissolve” it and use it to keep alive. False. It takes an amino-acid called ALANINE to produce energy. It starts eating our muscles. Well that’s not really nice, if you’re working 5 times a week to build muscle and burn fat. You need to keep a constant supply of quality carbs so that the body does not munch up your muscles. Now that doesn’t mean you’re gonna eat 3 breads and 4 cups of pasta before working out. Too much carb intake at once, may lead you with a growing gut. After the body takes its carb needs out of the food, it doesn’t know what to do with the rest so it turns it into fat. That’s why small amounts of carbs distributed evenly across the day is much more efficient, boosting your metabolism and burning much more fat that eating 2-3 large meals a day. As a general note, try eating 3 meals a day and snacking between them either some fruit, or yoghurt or maybe a handful of almonds or nuts. Most people eat when they’re hungry. Here’s the deal…TRY TO NEVER GO HUNGRY. Eating small of course.
I’ll start posting after my arrival, gym workouts for all kind of body types, thin, middle sized and for you big guys. I’m NOT going to tell you what you shouldn’t eat, but what you should. Moderation is the key.
Here are some pics from Bangkok!!!

Cheers!