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Interview by Jerome Schneider
Jerome Schneider: Wade, why did you start bodybuilding 16 years ago?
Wade McNutt: I got started in bodybuilding when I was 15 and got bigger and
stronger and found it was a great way to channel my energy and boost self esteem.
I got my own little weight set and really liked it and liked how my body responded
and my sports improved. It made me a more balanced person and I enjoyed the physical
challenge. My self-confidence also improved. I then went on to the University
of New Brunswick to study exercise physiology and learn more about the whole science
behind weight training. Then I got bit by what I call the bodybuilding bug. I
saw pictures of body builders like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mr. California and
thought, wow I want to look like that. So I entered my first bodybuilding contest
in 1993.
JS: Why did you decide to switch from meat eating and become a vegetarian?
WM: I was inspired by reading a book called the Holy Science by Swami Sri Yukteswar,
which spells out what is the right diet for the human animal and then decided
I would apply that ancient philosophy to modern day bodybuilding. Not eating meat
wasn't really popular in bodybuilding circles, however I was intrigued
to apply these ancient principles in developing an optimum nutritional program.
JS: Do you find that you miss meat?
WM: No not at all, which was pretty much shocking as I was a complete carnivore
before eating meat with almost every meal.
JS: How often do you work out?
WM: Currently I am getting ready for the 2003 Mr. Universe World Bodybuilding
Championships to be held in Mumbai, India, so I train twice a day: an hour in
the morning and about 2 hours in the afternoon. My workouts are a combination
of weights and cardio.
JS: What message do you have for people who are considering or starting
bodybuilding?
WM: First off get some real professional help as fast as possible. I spent 10
years in the sport learning through trial and error. With the information I now
have I could have produced the same results in two years or less instead of 10.
JS: You have written a book. Tell me about it.
WM: Yes, I just finished a book called Fat Burners for Dummies. The goal of the
book is to demystify the various fat burners on the market. It is designed to
show people what to look for and how to use fat burners properly, how to choose
one that is well suited, and how to use them most effectively.
JS: Why are fat burners important?
WM: Well, as a trainer, everyone comes to me with "What do I need to
take?" and I think diet and exercise are the key aspects and fat
burners can help. First thing is they need to get their diet and exercise right.
Fat burners then can assist by speeding up the fat loss and making it easier for
people to stay on their diet, if used properly and selected based on their goals
and their body. Most people randomly shotgun pills without a strategic knowledge
of how to take them effectively. If taken correctly they can be three times more
effective. Knowing the when, where, why and how of each ingredient and how to
integrate them into your training and diet regimen increases their effectiveness.
This is all explained in the book.
JS: Do you prescribe the use of ephedrine?
WM: No I don't recommend ephedrine. Some people find effect initially
but it is a process of diminishing returns¨X a combination of your body getting
used to it and it can become addictive. I describe this in the book. So I think
the negatives outweigh the positives on that product. I do tested competitions
and it is a banned substance by the IOC (International Olympic Committee).
JS: Can you describe a start up vegetarian diet for someone just beginning
bodybuilding?
WM: I would have to know a lot of specifics about the individual.
JS: Just assume that it's someone who is still eating meat
and wants to quit?
WM: If they are switching from meat and taking all flesh out of their diet and
still plan to consume egg and milk proteins, it's important that they
don't make a dramatic shift. If they go absolutely only vegetable
protein it is too drastic of a change. It should be a gradual process. They should
first eliminate all red meat and pork, and then over a period of time start to
eliminate poultry products, leaving only fish and then just using dairy or egg
proteins.
I recommend a person eat fives times a day. All diets should be based on your
weight and goals. Here is a sample body fat reducing diet for someone weighing
about 150 pounds with 25 percent body fat. Morning: We'll do one grapefruit
in the morning and one cup of fat free cottage cheese with a half of a banana.
Mid Morning Snack: One handful of ground almonds or cashews. Afternoon: I would
suggest whole grain bread like rye or pumpernickel for a sandwich with lettuce
and tomato, maybe with a piece of cheese. With that have a large salad. Late Afternoon:
Have one or two pieces of fruit with one serving of yogurt (even go with the spruced
up kind with lots of bacteria cultures). Evening: I would suggest one cup of beans,
with a cup and a half of baked potatoes and a choice of yellow or green vegetables
and maybe some dates or raisins for dessert. Evening Snacks or Other Times of
Day: Choose any fruits from the melon family or berries or popcorn if you are
still feeling hungry. That would be a sample diet but I would include a lot more
variation depending on the individual.
JS: Do you have other disciplines that enhance your lifestyle?
WM: I believe in a strong mind and body connection. I refine my body through diet,
proper nutrition and strength training, and, as well, sharpen my mind through
meditation by attending a meditation group twice a week. Long-term success requires
a certain mindset but as you see the results you get all the encouragement you
need. Just stay with it and everything improves.
For further information contact www.fatburnersbook.com, locally 6¦5604-812-6140
or 1-866-608-4017. The book is scheduled for release at the end of November.
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