10/24/08 - Conversation with Nate Green

Spoke with super-trainer Nate Green on what I need to do to get where I want to get.
Goes something like this:

Good job on the Men's Health Power Training. Dos is a bad ass and it's a very good program. Just make sure you're not slacking! Every set should be tough, but doable.

- I like how you're keeping yourself accountable by writing down your food intake. It's a great start.

- Physical changes are usually some of the last to come. A lot of things are going to be happening internally that will eventually (if you've worked your ass off and been on point) manifest on the outside. HOWEVER, I'd suggest not going just by the scale but also how your clothes fit, what you look like in the mirror, and basic girth measurements like waist, hips, chest, etc. The more you measure, the better off you'll be and the more progress you'll see.

A few more critical notes:

- No more chocolate milk, bagels with honey in the morning, or other types of simple sugars and basic carbohydrates. Dos' book has a fantastic chapter by a good friend of mine and a brilliant nutritionist, Mike Roussell. I highly recommend following his strategies outlined in the chapter. (You can also head to http://www.nakednutritionguide.com.)

You need good quality protein, not a lot of processed carbs, and you need to be eating frequently. (Like, at least 4-5 times per day.)

- Your hips are probably bothering you on the squats because you're a bit tight in your hip flexors and internal/external rotators.

Check out this article and start incorporating these movements into your warm ups.

http://stronglifts.com/7-dynamic-stretches-to-improve-your-hip-mobility/


That should do ya for now. Make those changes, wait a few weeks, and see what happens.