Comments on: Feeding The Machine 1 http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/ Intermittent Fasting, Fitness, & Paleolithic Nutrition Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:11:26 -0800 hourly 1 By: Inlägg i Land Lantbruk om Riktig mat för skolbarn | CrossFit Nordic http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-11968 Inlägg i Land Lantbruk om Riktig mat för skolbarn | CrossFit Nordic Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:34:03 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-11968 [...] Behöver du mer kalorier så ät mer omättat fett. Robb Wolf skriver mycket bra om just detta i Feeding the machine. Det finns också nummer två och tre av den serien. Bra och intressant läsning på ämnet att [...] [...] Behöver du mer kalorier så ät mer omättat fett. Robb Wolf skriver mycket bra om just detta i Feeding the machine. Det finns också nummer två och tre av den serien. Bra och intressant läsning på ämnet att [...]

]]> By: Inlägg i Land Lantbruk om Riktig mat för skolbarn | CrossFit Nordic http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-11967 Inlägg i Land Lantbruk om Riktig mat för skolbarn | CrossFit Nordic Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:34:03 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-11967 [...] Behöver du mer kalorier så ät mer omättat fett. Robb Wolf skriver mycket bra om just detta i Feeding the machine. Det finns också nummer två och tre av den serien. Bra och intressant läsning på ämnet att [...] [...] Behöver du mer kalorier så ät mer omättat fett. Robb Wolf skriver mycket bra om just detta i Feeding the machine. Det finns också nummer två och tre av den serien. Bra och intressant läsning på ämnet att [...]

]]> By: 17/9/08 CrossFit WOD “Michael” « Coach Chris’s Training Log http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6796 17/9/08 CrossFit WOD “Michael” « Coach Chris’s Training Log Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:45:35 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-6796 [...] on current intake, but fellling some digestive issues from the protein shakes.  This is echoed on Robb Wolf’s blog here: It’s important to note we did not run with shakes or other magic potions. Digestion, recovery [...] [...] on current intake, but fellling some digestive issues from the protein shakes.  This is echoed on Robb Wolf’s blog here: It’s important to note we did not run with shakes or other magic potions. Digestion, recovery [...]

]]> By: Dan Adkins http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-6405 Dan Adkins Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:18:06 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-6405 Robb, I noticed that you recommended yams and sweet potatoes, but in the Paleo Diet book Dr. Cordain has this on the “foods to avoid list”. Keep in mind I myself need to lose about 20. <strong>Dan!! They are a good option for folks that need a dense carb source for post WO recovery. If you are still trying to lean out you might go easy on those and stick more with veggies.</strong> Robb, I noticed that you recommended yams and sweet potatoes, but in the Paleo Diet book Dr. Cordain has this on the “foods to avoid list”. Keep in mind I myself need to lose about 20.

Dan!!
They are a good option for folks that need a dense carb source for post WO recovery. If you are still trying to lean out you might go easy on those and stick more with veggies.

]]> By: Andrew http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5263 Andrew Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:03:06 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-5263 Dutch might want to get a polysomnogram to see if the quality of his sleep could be inhanced in lieu of lengthening its duration. Dutch might want to get a polysomnogram to see if the quality of his sleep could be inhanced in lieu of lengthening its duration.

]]> By: chris http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-5208 chris Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:47:57 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-5208 Hey Robb, I have been following the zone for a while now and its been working for me, except for the fact that I cant find a way to get any bigger using it. I am a pretty skinny guy (5'9" and only 130 lbs) and I think I am one of those people for whom the Athletes Zone will not work because my body doesnt handle 5x fat well. Im pretty sure it results in steatorhea, which is not the most enjoyable thing in the world. I am currently eating 18 blocks a day, with three 4 block meals and two 3 block snacks with 2x fat in the snacks only. My carbs consist of mostly fruit but with veggies in at least one meal every day. The fat ive been eating is mostly almonds and some avocado. Do you have any suggestions to help me gain some more mass without adding to much fat to my meals? thanks in advance <strong>Chris- Folks do tend to adapt to increased levels of fat in the diet over time but that does vary from person to person...with that in mind here's a few potential approaches: 1-add digestive enzymes to very meal. Make sure these have betaine HCL, lipases, and proteases. Almost any good company will have one like this but Now foods has one called "Super Enzymes" and it kicks ass. Inexpensive and great quality. Start with 1 per meal, slowly increase the number you take with a meal...likely in the 2-3 caps for a large meal area you will feel "warm" in the stomach. That's your dose for that size and composition of meal. Snacks may only require 1 cap. This should improve your digestion and absorption and you can play with slowly increasing fat in the meals. Add like 1 block per meal/week and see how it goes. 2-Do not consume liquids immediately before, during or after a meal. None with the exception of perhaps some espresso or a small amount of strong coffee. Both stimulate digestion. Fluids generally dilute digestive enzymes so keep the fluid intake to between meals. 3-Chew the shit out of your meals. Gandhi said something like "Drink your meals and chew your drinks..." referring to the need for sufficient chewing for proper digestion. Chewing, not surprisingly, stimulate the release of our digestive enzymes and mechanically increases the surface area of food, making it easier to absorb. You may still need to add a bit more carb than fat to make significant gains but this should help. I almost forgot: Go gluten free. Gluten can wreak havoc on the digestion and may cock-block all efforts to improve digestion. Keep me posted.</strong> Hey Robb,
I have been following the zone for a while now and its been working for me, except for the fact that I cant find a way to get any bigger using it. I am a pretty skinny guy (5′9″ and only 130 lbs) and I think I am one of those people for whom the Athletes Zone will not work because my body doesnt handle 5x fat well. Im pretty sure it results in steatorhea, which is not the most enjoyable thing in the world.
I am currently eating 18 blocks a day, with three 4 block meals and two 3 block snacks with 2x fat in the snacks only. My carbs consist of mostly fruit but with veggies in at least one meal every day. The fat ive been eating is mostly almonds and some avocado.
Do you have any suggestions to help me gain some more mass without adding to much fat to my meals?
thanks in advance

Chris-
Folks do tend to adapt to increased levels of fat in the diet over time but that does vary from person to person…with that in mind here’s a few potential approaches:
1-add digestive enzymes to very meal. Make sure these have betaine HCL, lipases, and proteases. Almost any good company will have one like this but Now foods has one called “Super Enzymes” and it kicks ass. Inexpensive and great quality. Start with 1 per meal, slowly increase the number you take with a meal…likely in the 2-3 caps for a large meal area you will feel “warm” in the stomach. That’s your dose for that size and composition of meal. Snacks may only require 1 cap. This should improve your digestion and absorption and you can play with slowly increasing fat in the meals. Add like 1 block per meal/week and see how it goes.

2-Do not consume liquids immediately before, during or after a meal. None with the exception of perhaps some espresso or a small amount of strong coffee. Both stimulate digestion. Fluids generally dilute digestive enzymes so keep the fluid intake to between meals.

3-Chew the shit out of your meals. Gandhi said something like “Drink your meals and chew your drinks…” referring to the need for sufficient chewing for proper digestion. Chewing, not surprisingly, stimulate the release of our digestive enzymes and mechanically increases the surface area of food, making it easier to absorb.

You may still need to add a bit more carb than fat to make significant gains but this should help. I almost forgot: Go gluten free. Gluten can wreak havoc on the digestion and may cock-block all efforts to improve digestion.
Keep me posted.

]]> By: Fit Body Elite » Blog Archive » Thurs 8-14-08 http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4994 Fit Body Elite » Blog Archive » Thurs 8-14-08 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:28:13 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-4994 [...] I know you’ll all be upset but it’s another rest day.  Don’t worry we’ll make up for it tomorrow.  Except for TBC day 31.  Also make sure you read this article about nutrition. [...] [...] I know you’ll all be upset but it’s another rest day.  Don’t worry we’ll make up for it tomorrow.  Except for TBC day 31.  Also make sure you read this article about nutrition. [...]

]]> By: Thursday 14th: Right ingredients, right proportions « SouthBaltimore CrossFit http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4989 Thursday 14th: Right ingredients, right proportions « SouthBaltimore CrossFit Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:28:30 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-4989 [...] CrossFit’s resident supergeek, and all-round awesome guy.  Check out Robb’s blog, particularly this entry where he interviews Dutch on what fuels him.  Robb’s blog is a great place to go when you [...] [...] CrossFit’s resident supergeek, and all-round awesome guy.  Check out Robb’s blog, particularly this entry where he interviews Dutch on what fuels him.  Robb’s blog is a great place to go when you [...]

]]> By: » CrossFit Coastal: Wilmington, NC http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4984 » CrossFit Coastal: Wilmington, NC Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:43:48 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-4984 [...] How did she do it? Jen K. trains hard 3 on/1 off consistently; she also eats well. To thrive in a CrossFit environment, you must fuel your body with high quality food. Please read “Feeding the Machine” by Robb Wolf at http://robbwolf.com/?p=109. [...] [...] How did she do it? Jen K. trains hard 3 on/1 off consistently; she also eats well. To thrive in a CrossFit environment, you must fuel your body with high quality food. Please read “Feeding the Machine” by Robb Wolf at http://robbwolf.com/?p=109. [...]

]]> By: Anthony Bainbridge - CrossFit Fredericton http://robbwolf.com/2008/08/03/feeding-the-machine-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4880 Anthony Bainbridge - CrossFit Fredericton Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:21:42 +0000 http://robbwolf.com/?p=109#comment-4880 Afraid we won't be able to make Calgary (3 time zones away), but I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you compete next year! <strong>Bummer. Well, hopefully we can see you guys before next year. If my training does not get more consistent It's going to be a VERY ugly games for me next year. </strong> Afraid we won’t be able to make Calgary (3 time zones away), but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing you compete next year!

Bummer. Well, hopefully we can see you guys before next year. If my training does not get more consistent It’s going to be a VERY ugly games for me next year.

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