Bowflex ULTIMATE Owner's Manual page 72

Eating Guidelines
You will be fMlowing a reduced-calorie nutrition program, which is divided into three two-week segments. Tile program is a
proven method fi_r achieving maximal fat loss over a six-week period. It consists of a carbohydrate-rich, descending-calorie
eating plan, and a superhydration routine.
Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating Plan:
Approximately 60 percent of tile daily calories should be fl'om carbohydrates. The other 40 percent will be equally divided
between proteins and fats. Tile 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and flits is ideal fi_r maximum fat loss.
Keep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum:
Research has established that successful dieters prefer tile same fi_ods each day fi_r b_akfast and hmch. They like variety,
however, fi)r dinner. Detailed menus and fi)od choices a_ included later in this manual.
If you must vm_y from the menu items, try to stay within tile 60:20:20 ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Carbohydrate
60%
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Protein
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260
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Fat
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380
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260
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220
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Avoid Too Much Stress:
Too nluch stress of any kind can cause tile body to actually preserve fat stores. You should relax more. An after dinner
walk at a leisurely pace is helpful. Extra sleep is suggested, since sleep f_cilitates fat loss and muscle recovery. Furthermore,
to keep the body well rested, no other exercises or activities are allowed during the six--week program. This is a
scientifically proven program that works. More is not better. Any additional exe_vise other than tile ainouilt recommended
carl and will haml your f_lt loss.
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