Tempo, Body Transformations and How I Eat

Content You Can Use:

• Understanding Tempo

• Body Transformations

• Nutritional Transformations

• How I Eat, with pictures

Understanding Tempo

I’ve been explaining the Five-Zone System on Twitter.

When I’m done, I’ll create an article and make a video for you.

This thread gives you everything you need for Zones 1, 2 & 3.

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

Understanding Tempo (3rd Gear) 1st Gear: use the thread below, and yesterday's article, to find Aerobic Threshold (AeT) 2nd Gear: Steady is at, or a little over, AeT 3rd Gear starts to get confusing due to all the lingo you'll hear Let's see if I can help Onward...

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

Everything You Need On Easy Pace What exactly do I mean by Easy Pace? Let's break it down step-by-step I've included a wide range of resources to help you understand this important concept Read on... 👇 https://t.co/pBUqUFPmke

This video explains Two Anchors to guide your training.

• Aerobic Threshold (AeT, the border between Zone 1 & 2)

• Threshold Minus (T-, the border between Zone 3 & 4)

Resist the urge to endlessly tinker with protocol.

1. Simplify Your Approach

2. Remove Choices That Screw Up Tomorrow

3. Persist

Base training works, for a long time.

Let your aerobic development compound.

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5 Truths About Transforming Your Body

Too many athletes live on a hamster wheel of volume and sugary treats.

Working hard, but never making progress on their body composition goals.

The thread shares lessons from my personal transformation:

1. Fat Loss Is Not Driven By Exercise

2. You Will Not Notice Sustainable Change

3. Stress & Strain, Binges & Triggers

4. Replace Rather Than Remove

5. Understand Your Cycles

Our “appetite” for information on this subject is bottomless.

• You don’t need more information

• You do need to simplify your approach

• Stability is what you are seeking

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

5 Truths About Transforming Your Body 1. Fat loss is not driven by exercise Body Composition results from the choices we make when we are not training How do we make better choices? Read on...

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Nutritional Transformations

I pulled together my best stuff to help you.

• Eat Less Sugar

• Protein With Every Meal

• Incremental Change

• Clean Up Non-Training Nutrition

The thread guides you to the key articles in my archive.

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

Nutritional Transformations • Know Your Goal • Choose Your Reference Set Carefully Use A Core Nutrition Strategy • 360 days for Health • 5 days for Performance • Consistent Day-to-Day Approach The Only Meal We Control Is The Next One

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

5 Truths About Transforming Your Body 1. Fat loss is not driven by exercise Body Composition results from the choices we make when we are not training How do we make better choices? Read on... https://t.co/4ApDsB7NCl

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How I Eat

I’m 54 / 182 cm / ~72 kilos => strong and active.

When I’m In A Build Up Phase:

• Energy Positive

• More Calories Early

• More Protein Early

• Protein With Every Meal

If you aspire to high-performance then you must Fuel The Burn.

Pictures of my standard meals in the thread.

Then, and now, I’m in a build-up phase.

Gordo Byrn @feelthebyrn1

AC gave y'all detail. I'm going to add principles and pictures I'm in a get-stronger phase so I pay attention to what the powerlifters on my feed recommend: • Energy positive • More calories early • More PRO early • PRO with every meal 🧵

Alan Couzens @Alan_Couzens

Back before the hi carb, lo carb wars, moderation was cool! 😊 In fact, many of the fastest guys were following a 40/30/30 diet (thx to @DrPhilMaffetone) Personally, I think more folks should fall in this range with their #Nutrition So, what does a 40/30/30 day look like? 👇 https://t.co/DjchKtQun9