Lose Weight With A Real Detox!

The Nutritional Cleanse is the most effective form of cleansing the Stomach,Liver and Kidneys which is described as Phase I,II,III Liver detoxification. The main concept to a successful nutritional Cleanse is to excrete as much toxins from the body as possible and consume the least amount in the same time frame.
An analogy Chalrle's Poliquin uses an easy way of remembering how this process works is the toxins being excreted from the body is like taking out the garbage inside your house. Phase I is like putting the garbage (Toxin) into the bin (Stomach). Phase II is like taking the garbage (Toxin) from the bin and placing it in the Otto (Liver) in the garage. Phase III is taking the garbage from the Otto and placing out the front for the garbage collector (Kidneys) to remove the waste.
I have selected to do a Estrogen based Cleanse as my Hamstring was my most problematic area on my Bio Signature. This is my first Nutritional Cleanse so I wanted to give you a day by day account of my challenges and progress.


Cleanse Day 1.


Daily Observation

In Beginning the Cleanse I wanted to conduct a health specific test to see how well I am digesting my foods,so I did a Dysbiosis test http://www.healthdimensions.com.au/a/510.html which has shown I had a poor result. I also had a Bio Signature Practitioner conduct a body fat measurement test which pulled me in at 11.2%

Surprisingly I was not hungry during the day as i chose Silver beet for my vegetable for the day. In regards to my energy levels the Yang R ALA was very strong for me and I had to reduce quantity as it felt like I had three coffee's in one hit. I suffered some wind also and stomach discomfort so I reduced the magnesium as I had concluded a boost leading into the cleanse and my levels were sitting a little high already 

Training

As for training I am currently in a Strength program so I have decided to reduce training volume and keep up Strength Training completing  Front Squat 4x6 80kg. There was a small drop performance
 
Recovery


I treated myself to 1hr rest break with some relaxing music.

Cleanse Day 2.


Daily Observation

I awoke this morning and my stomach has settled my from the night previous although the head is a little foggy and I am feeling a little out of it. The interesting observation this morning is vascularity has increased tenfold as my veins in the lower and upper are screaming and look like road maps. Reducing the Magnesium was a good idea as I now have my stomach under control. I also reduced the Yang R ALA which now has my energy levels peaking nicely in the morning.

Training 

Thursday morning is my Olympic Lifting session and  I was to do my first clean from the ground with 60kg. Started off well as mental drive was evident but physical performance dropped off very quickly and was seeing stars when it came to the Dead lift.


Recovery

I needed to nap by afternoon as my energy levels were a little low so I had a 30 minute power nap and felt much better afterwards.


Cleanse Day 3.


Daily Observation  


This mornings Post workout energy was very good although the session was only 30 minutes in length I felt some mental clarity afterwards which remained throughout the day. This could be my first glimpse at the light at the end of the tunnel. Foggy headaches now starting to reduce.

Training 

My training session consisted of the Incline BB Bench 4x8 reps. Once again performance started out very well but dropped off sharply.
I also spent 20 minutes in the sauna post workout to excrete the toxins.

Recovery 


I had a light sleep during the night and I have decided to take my 10 grams of fish oil in the morning as I find it keeps me awake at night. Friday night was movie night for some relaxing fun watching a few comedies as its very important to enjoy yourself during the cleanse to eliminate the headaches.


Cleanse day 4

Daily Observation 


There was a noticeable change in vascularity as the veins in my arms and legs have gone down. The highlight of today is by far the brown rice and seaweed salad on the menu. My day began with grocery shopped for green vegetables, brown rice, sea weed salad.The First real temptation hit in the grocery market,my was heart beating like crazy as if I just saw Angelina Jolie naked! It was passing the chocolate section,aaaarrrgghhh.
The second temptation was attending an engagement party, as I drank water with lime which was my cover up for not drinking alcohol. The positive was I remembered everyone in the rooms name the morning after!

Training 

Training was a 30 minute bike ride, the Hills of Coogee were like the Andes in the Tour De France.


Recovery 

Slept 9hrs much needed recovery without even a stir, The Yin R ALA is really working well for me now.  is 


Cleanse Day 5

Daily Observation 


To prevent taste fatigue I have started taking  Metallo detox as my medical food which is satisfying my appetite as the clay is very heavy in taste. I have also boosted BCAA'S, Glutamine with my workout to help my performance and endurance inside my workout. I was once again challenged inside my Sunday social activities as I took my green vegetables and brown rice to a BBQ although I gained respect from the vegetarians in the group.
I am finding it easier now to sustain not eating foods not on cleanse list.


Training 

I completed a Shoulders/ Back routine which was probably the best work out in intensity I have completed. The Bcaas pre workout is a MUST!
I am also having a hot sauna afterwards as it is preferred over the steam room.


Recovery 


In the mornings really starting to wake up with great energy and mental clarity.

Cleanse Day 6.

Daily Observation 

Although Metallo Px was a better tasting supplement I had to boost my fiber to 4 tbs to stop blockage from Metallo Px. To prevent taste fatigue I am presently taking Estro Shield, Metallo Px, Estro Genomics,four to five times day.

Training 

I completed an Arms workout 7x 8 sets of four exercises which increased pump.I am finding strength drops off rapidly although muscle soreness is not really present.

Recovery 


Monday morning I was a little tired on waking could be just Monday and the anticipation of Wednesday mornings first REAL MEAL!

Cleanse Day 7.


Daily Observation 

Last Day and I am very happy this morning. I am having a morning stretch as it helps with fatigue.Today is Valentines Day and  I am the head chef for tonight's activities of a beach dinner. I cooked a seafood dinner for my girlfriend but remained strong with Bok Choy & brown rice.


Training  


 I am taking today as a rest day as it will help with tomorrows first real hard training session


Recovery 


My new favourite supplement Yin R ALA brings on very strong sleep, knock out punch EVERY TIME!


RESULTS


BODY FAT 11.2% DOWN TO 8.2% ( 3% DROP )


WEIGHT 78.3KG TO 76.7KG (1.5 KG DROP )


DYSBIOSIS TEST BELOW AVERAGE TO NEAR PERFECT (test conducted by nutritionist before and after)


Conclusion


THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, NOT ONLY DID THE CLEANSE IMPROVE MY BODY FAT PERCENTILE BY THREE PER CENT IN 7 DAYS. IT ALSO IMPROVED MY GUT FUNCTION BY 40%. I AM NOW HEALTHIER AND LEANER AND CHANCE OF REACHING MY NEW GOAL OF A  LEAN MASS INCREASE MUCH EASIER. THE CLEANSE WAS ALSO CONDUCTED IN WORKING WEEK OF OVER 60 HOURS.


If your serious about getting lean and healthy fast please contact us at Signature Fitness.

Vitamin D3, 1 a day keeps the doctor away!

So you think you get enough Vitamin D3 huh? Well answer these questions.

  1. when you are in the sun you wear sunblock and or make up
  2. you wear sunglasses when in the sun
  3. you spend most of your day inside
  4. you wear clothes when you are in the sun.

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are probably low in D3. At 12 noon in arizona standing in the sun with no sun protection, clothes or sun glasses on then you can produce 20,000 IU of D3 in 1 hour. Now that is all well and good but this scenario doesn’t really sound like my typical lunch break. So why do I want to to have good D3 levels you ask, well great question. I am going to list the top 5 reasons that you need optimal D3 levels.

  1. Every gene that is responsible for detoxification needs D3 to function properly. and fat loss is all about detoxing.
  2. The more vitamin D3 you have the lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mark Houston states that once your D3 levels get up to a blood value of 120 then your cardiovascular risk marker drop dramatically.
  3. For every increase of 1 ng/mL in level of 25-OH D3, subjects ended up losing almost 0.2 kg more on their calorie-restricted diet.” Shalamar Sibley, prepublication report for the Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting. 
  4. Insulin sensitivity is related to vitamin D3 status. Blood sugar and Insulin are the factors that cause that oh so fun belly fat. So the more D3 the more abs you see.
  5. Good circulating D3 status lowers the risk of most cancers by 30% - 50%!!

So now that you have some information about the importance of vitamin D3 you must be wondering how you get healthy/optimal circulating D3 levels, another great question. D3  supplementation is one of the easiest things that one can do. There are two products that I recommend, the first is “Mega D3” from the Poliquin range and the second is “D3 excellence” also from the Poliquin range. The mega D3 is a dose of 10,000 IU per capsule and D3 excellence is a dose of 5,000 IU per capsule. There are two methods of restoring D3 levels, the first is to have a single dose of 5,000 per day for three months and that should get levels back up to optimal. The second way is my preference is to have two bolus doses of 30,000 IU twice a week, this has been shown the make the process faster. So if your looking to improve your health, get leaner, stronger or reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease without breaking the bank then contact signature fitness and let us know how we can help you become leaner, healthier and happier

Matthew Boon

Cleanse out the Christmas cheer

Cleanse out the Christmas Cheer

 

The silly season is over and it is time to get back into your eating and fitness routine. The biggest question that we get this time of year is how to combat the dreaded Christmas chub. So here are my top tips to get back into shape and get back that beach body in time to get the last of the sun, surf and sand.

 

Tip 1 - Cleanse out the toxins you have accumulated over the last year and especially the last month. A nutritional cleanse is quite involved and not for the faint of heart, but the benefits are incredible. Toxins, such as Gluten, build up in our system and make loosing those Kg’s harder and harder, so a cleanse is the best kick start for any 2012 fitness regime. Ask your Biosignature practitioner about the benefits of a cleanse and how it can help you.

 

Tip 2 - Write down your goals and make them tangible. A goal that you can see is much more likely to be done. Make your goals realistic and once you meet that goal make a new one.

 

Tip 3 - Weights weights and more weights. Weight training is by far the most beneficial style of training and when done correctly under the correct guidance it is the fastest way to achieve a lean and healthy body. Weight training increases bone density and insulin sensitivity making your body more robust and less likely to store fat.

 

Tip 4 - Planning your meals in advance. In my army days we had a saying, “Prior preparation and planning prevent poor performance”. Now alliteration aside, this saying rings true whether you are preparing for a commando raid or your meals for the next week. Planning your meals is a cheaper, easier and healthier option that forces you to make smart food choices everyday.

 

Tip 5 - Never feel guilty! So you didn’t exactly eat low carb over the holidays and gained a few. This is life and having a good time with your friends and family is important. Feeling guilty raises stress levels and makes it harder to loose fat, it also causes cheating and other destructive behaviors. Embrace the fact that there is more of you to love for the time being and know the Signature Fitness team is here for you and it is only a matter of time until you are back to your normal self and on to better health.


By Matthew Boon

I'm Not Getting Anywhere,Is It My Training Program?


New Year, New Training Program.My only problem is my training program looks more like one of those mind puzzles than a master plan. 
Does it really matter if I complete six reps or or six sets? What the hell is Tempo, isn't that term related to music!
These important variables of Reps,Sets & Tempo are heavily based around long term results of lean mass or strength increases and are important piece of reaching your desired goal.
You may have heard the term you can't have one without the other as their is a correlation between success in reaching your training goal and staying within your program parameters. Now I will lay down some strong foundations on HOW TO READ your training program.
I will name your four new training tools REPS,SETS,REST,TEMPO. Get to know and understand these training principles and you are on the path to becoming a lean machine!
1) REPS - Reps or repetitions determine the desired training effect or goal. A basic rule of thumb is this if you are performing:
  • 1-6 REPS your training goal is strength
  • 6-8 REPS your training goal is functional strength and mass
  • 9-12 REPS your training goal is to increase your lean mass
  • 13+ REPS your training goal is to increase muscular endurance 
2) SETS - When determining the amount of Sets to be completed, the higher the quantity of Sets the faster strength gains are obtained.One important fact to bear in mind is there  is an inverse relationship between Reps and Sets. This simply means the higher the amount of sets performed the lower the amount of Repetitions to be performed. I will give you an example if my goal was to increase my lean muscle mass I would be performing  8-12 repetitions with 3-4 sets. If strength was my training goal then I would perform 4-6 repetitions with 5-6 sets.
3) REST - Rest period between Sets also determines the desired training effect of a program. The intervals themselves need to be based around the repetition range that we determined in the above Reps definition. There are two systems being worked the nervous system which governs strength and the muscular system controlling the force of a contraction. When training for strength I use rest periods of at least two minutes between sets. When training the muscular system I use anywhere from 10 to 90 seconds.
4) TEMPO -Tempo describes the speed an exercise should be performed to. Each number represents how many seconds each portion of a lift should take. Let me give you an example tempo of "4010"
 
The first number is "4" which is the lowering phase of the weight. Now the weight or resistance could be your own body weight like in the lowering phase of a Chin Up.
Or alternatively the weight or resistance could be a Barbell in the lowering phase of a bench press.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE AND VERY IMPORTANT!  
The first number in Tempo is the resistance being lowered!
 
The second number "0" is the pause in between the lifting and the lowering phase
 
The Third number "1" is the length of time taken to actually lift the weight or resistance
 
The fourth number "0" is the pause in between the lowering and the lifting phase
Conclusion- Utilise these training principles in your workouts and make substantial gains in no time....

The Number One Supplement You're Probably Not Taking!

What is the most important supplement?
Fish Oil, Multi Vitamin, Fibre supplements etc. but let’s think of it another way.

 

What are we most deficient in?
The latest research suggests that inside countries such as Australia, UK and America, up to 98% of people are deficient in HCL (Hydrochloric Acid)  Let's use the shortened name of HCL in our explanation of what it is exactly and it's benefits. 

 

Why is HCL important?
The very first test I conduct as a BioSignature practitioner is the HCL test. If your body is not breaking down healthy foods or supplements then simply put, you’re not getting the full benefit you desire and you’re wasting your money.

HCL plays a major role in the stomach as it contributes to:
1. Digestion of your proteins.
2. HCL sterilizes the stomachs contents.
3. HCL influences the amount of Digestive Juices secreted for your food to aid digestion.


HCL benefits are :
1. Mineral absorption - Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron.
2. Vitamin Absorption - B9, B12, Beta Carotene, C.
3. Improved Sleeping patterns.


Signs or Symptoms of Low HCL after eating:

1. Bloating
2. Belching
3. Wind
4. Partially digested food in Human waste
5. Skin Rashes
6. Gastric Upset


Conditions caused by Low HCL
1. Allergies
2. Asthma
3. Arthritis
4. Alzheimer's
5. Skin Disorders
6. Osteoarthritis

So your probably asking by now what causes Low HCL?
The simple answer is Stress. It has been calculated that our stress levels are 100 times greater than our grandfathers, technology being a contributing factor.

HCL status Test:
Step 1. A tester bottle is provided with 28 capsules inside.
Step 2. Over the period of 2 days the 28 tablets are taken in the middle of your protein based meal.
Conclusion. Client has a result of warm sensation inside stomach which means adequate HCL levels have been reached. Correct Dosage has also been discovered.


DON'T TEST:
If client suffers from Peptic Ulcers then a Functional Medicine Doctor Is recommended.


Take Home Message.

If you are investing time and money into your Nutrition and supplements, then knowing your HCL status is imperative for absorption of minerals and vitamins. 

Contact Signature Fitness for more information about testing and how to optimise your health!

By Lenny Chadd

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