Pretty simple really, I want to gain some weight. Like 10 lbs. I think it would help my body build up some reserve energy and improve my health.
I am a fast oxidizer with AF, copper, and some candida/digestive issues, I do some limited strength training and cardio as energy allows. I have also been trying to follow the fast oxidizer/candida diet. Basically meat, brown rice, yogurt , and veggies. (although I did eat a haggen daaz tub of ice cream today.. oops).
Glad to see that you are eating brown rice, I have found this to be a great food for those who have candida. 10 lbs. is quite a large amount of weight to gain, are you currently underweight? My recommendation is that you try to gain strength as this will have the most impact on re-balancing your body. When trying to gain weight you should not try to gain weight quickly by just eating extra calories as this can stress the digestive system. If you gain weight quickly the weight you are gaining is fat and not muscle. It takes much longer to gain proper muscle weight but it is also the healthier way to do it.
I have found the following exercise routine to be extremely beneficial for people with candida or really anyone. Don't immediately go into this routine if you have never exercised. Start out slow, just do a little bit of cardio three times a week and build up to 20 mins. three times a week. Then you can slowly start the following routine.
#1. 20 mins. of anaerobic exercise according to sprint 8 protocol you can use any type of exercise bike, machine or running. In sprint 8 instead of just going for twenty minutes straight, you perform 8, 30 second bursts of high intensity workout with 1 1/2 minute low intensity rests between high intensity. You can see a demonstration of this technique here:
#2 rest for 5-10 mins., then perform as many strength training exercises as you wish. Some exercises that may be beneficial could include:
pull-ups, push-ups, squats, dips, etc. These are probably the best as they are the highest intensity, they can all be performed with or without weights. Whatever you choose they should be performed in sets of 3 with 1 1/2 minutes rest between. Use proper form but go quite fast and do as many of each exercise as you can.
#3 do candida destroying abdominal workouts. Here are the best in my opinion. All of these should be performed by first lying flat on your back on a comfortable surface, yoga mat is great. Rest for only 30 seconds between each.
a. Leg lifts, keeping your head and back on the floor, raise the right leg straight off the floor, keeping the knee exactly straight, don't move to slow or too fast, then place the leg back on the floor, then to the left leg, don't start to lift the left leg until the right leg is completely on the ground. Continue to alternate the legs until no more can be done.
b. Elevated legs, again head and back on floor, can put hands under buttocks, palms facing down to support lower back. Lift both legs up a few inches to create a 20 degree angle between legs and floor, hold for a 10 seconds or more, then go to 45 degrees, then 60 degrees, then 90 degrees (legs pointing straight up), then go back to 60 degrees, 45 degrees, 20 degrees, then put the legs back on the floor.
c. Horizontal scissor legs. Keep head and back on the floor. Lift both legs a few inches off the floor, then open both legs as wide as you can, then close the legs and bring the right leg underneath the left leg, then do again but this time bring left leg under right. Continue in a smooth controlled motion, not to slow not to fast.
d. Vertical scissor legs. Lift both legs a few inches off the ground. Keep the left leg stationary and lift the right leg up a bit, then bring the right leg down while simultaneously bringing the left leg up, continue bringing legs up and down simultaneously and don't let either leg touch the floor until finished.
c. Bicycle legs. Place the hands loosely behind the head, with no pressure on the head. Bend the right knee into the chest (without coming all the way to the chest) and at the same time bring the left elbow to the right knee, let your head look to the side, then bring the left knee and right elbow together while straightening the right leg, but don't let the right leg drop to the ground, continue bicycling the legs.
That is the whole routine. It should take less than an hour if performed correctly. Of course you can tailor this program to your needs and time restrictions. If you only have 20 mins., then just do the first section. This should not be performed everyday, it should be done every other day or at least three times a week for good results. Doing your workouts this way is much more effective and beneficial than even doing longer workouts and puts less strain on the immune system. Doing short bursts of high intensity work, drastically increases the amount of growth hormone being released into the body, this has been proven in laboratory studies. Growth hormone increases muscle and decreases body fat and helps repair damaged organs. Those who are overweight will lose weight and those who are underweight will gain weight. You will probably experience an increase in appetite when following this program and you should go ahead and eat more according to your appetite. I have gained about 10 lbs. of muscle using this routine and eating a great diet. This is not a quick fix and takes some time to feel the effects but once you get to the point the can complete the whole routine, you should start feeling quite an improvement in overall health. People with low energy, should also feel an increase in energy without the excess nervousness that can occur in other regimens.
I have tailored the abdominal workout to hit the lower abs because this is the weakest area of the body and strengthening this area will also strengthen the lower intestines which is where many diseases such as candida can arise.
I have had amazing results from this program, way better than any diet or supplements that I have taken. Hope this could be of help to you and others.
Very Cool, thank you. I do a routine currently that isn't terribly different and have seen strength but not weight increases. I will consider adding the short burst running, I remember my football coach always making us do sprints rather than long runs for the release of more testosterone and muscle building hormones.
I would really like an answer to this too, as I am also a fast oxidizer with copper/candida issues. I have started to understand how my diet (which wasn't bad, it just wasn't right for me)was having an effect on my weight. I really need to gain weight, especially in the arms, legs and face.
I am very active (typically unless my digestion is bad or in this case candida)
As i am going down this road of getting the candida under control I am hoping that maybe I will start gaining weight. I typically do a lot of resistance training as cardio would lead to more body fat loss. Anyone?
I'm in the same boat, fast oxidizer, candida, and copper. You may not be able to clear out the candida until the copper gets under control. Copper toxicity and candida love each other. I'd like to keep hearing about your experience over the next few months.
It will be counter productive to the detox process. It takes time for you body to process proteins and it also weakens you immune system which in turn can make you feel weak and even more fatigued.
Cheese can contain alluminium. Especially hard type cheese.
Imho soft cheese is better for candida sufferers. (mozarella, feta, goat cheese)
To gain weight try fermented nuts or seedes. (almonds or sunflower seeds).
Soak them for 24hours, change water 1-2 times.
Process them in food processor with little water and empty 1-2 probiotic capsules into that. Cover, and let stand for another 24hours in room temperature.
Store in fridge max 2 days.
Excellent mixed with some raw cocoa powder and drops of stevia.
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