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Ginsu Damascus 4 Piece Prep Set $249.69 The Ginsu Damascus 4 Piece Prep Set (05906) offers knives that are designed to be as comfortable and precise as possible. Each blade is equipped with a 33 layer vg-1 core Japanese Damascus stainless steel blade that is designed to be stain and rust resistant, and are sharpened to a razor sharp edge angle of 10 degrees. A cryogenic cooling process draws the molecules of the steel closer together to help these knives retain this edge sharpness. The handles of these knives are built around balance and comfort as they provide the user the ability to make precise and strong cuts. Each handle also comes with the Ginsu shinogi symbol located on the center and the hanaita symbol on the stainless steel end cap to give these knives a professional and sleek look. Housing these knives is a sturdy and elegant bamboo block that is held up with a brushed metal stand that couples the modern with a vintage Asian appearance. The Ginsu Damascus 4 Piece Prep Set are comfortable, yet sturdy and balanced, sharp, yet stain and rust resistant, all housed in a unique block that is sure to enhance the appearance of any kitchen. Japanese Stainless Steel:Known for its rust and stain resistance as well as its ability to hold an extremely sharp edge Precision Balanced Handles:Balanced handles allow for exact and strong cutting Bamboo Block:Keeps your knives right at hand in a unique and stylish block |
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Ginsu Kotta 5 Piece Stainless Prep Set $39.31 Make it easy to cut like the professionals do with the Ginsu Kotta 5 Piece Stainless Prep Set (04888). Made of powerful Japanese stainless steel, these knives are extremely durable and can cut through even the toughest materials. You can breathe easy knowing that these knives will be able to do the tough work when the time comes. These Ginsu knives are ideal for cutting, carving, slicing, and dicing through a various range of foods, such as meats, fruits, and vegetables. Not only are they great at cutting, but they are also known for their balance and precision, allowing you to cut with great detail and strength without having to put much force behind the knife. This knife set is perfect for both professional and amateur chefs, and for cooking while entertaining guests or restaurant patrons. Durability: Made of Japanese stainless steel, these knives will stay sharp last a long time Precision: Ergonomic handles and sharp blades let you cut with more precision Dexterity: Can cut or carve a wide range of different foods |
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Ginsu Essential 5 Piece Prep Set $37.49 Cut like a professional chef with the Ginsu Essential 5 Piece Prep Set (04852). These professional knives are made from stain- and rust-resistant stainless steel, and are known for their sharpness and durability. The Always Sharp blades are serrated so they will never need to be sharpened, while the hardwood natural-stained storage block keeps your cutlery safe and protected when not in use. The ergonomically-designed handles fit comfortably in your hand, and allow you to use less force when cutting your meats, veggies, and fruits. This also helps put less force on your hand, making it easier for you to cut and reducing the amount of strain put on your wrists and hand. The commercial-quality steel of the knife extends through the triple-riveted handle, so you know the blade will be sturdy and durable. Durable: Stainless steel blade and tang keeps the knife durable and sturdy Stainless Steel: Made of the finest Japanese stainless steel for durability Ergonomic Handle: Triple-riveted handle takes pressure off of your hand and wrist and is comfortable to hold |
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Focus 239 Prep Bowl Set w/ Lids, 4 Piece, Stainless Steel $8.6 Focus 239 Prep Bowl Set w/ Lids, 4 Piece, Stainless Steel |
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Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Bamboo Block Prep Set $71.19 Make it easy to cut like the professionals do with the Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Bamboo Block Prep Set (07126). From the Japanese word Chikara, meaning energy and power, these knives embody the true meaning of the word with their powerful cutting. Made of powerful Japanese stainless steel, these knives are extremely durable and can stand up to even the toughest materials. You can breathe easy knowing that these knives will be able to do the tough work when the time comes. These Ginsu knives are known for their dexterity, as they specialize in chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing a wide range of foods, including meats, veggies, fruits, and much, much more. Not only are they great at cutting almost anything, but they are also known for their balance and precision, allowing you to cut with great detail and strength without having to put much force behind the knife. This knife set is perfect for both professional and amateur chefs, and for cooking while entertaining guests or restaurant patrons. Durability: Made of Japanese stainless steel, these knives will stay sharp last a long time Precision: Ergonomic handles and sharp blades let you cut with more precision Dexterity: Can cut, chop, dice, and slice a wide range of foods |
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Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Round Bamboo Block Prep Set $78.63 Make it easy to cut like the professionals do with the Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Round Bamboo Block Prep Set (07107). From the Japanese word Chikara, meaning energy and power, these knives embody the true meaning of the word with their powerful cutting. Made of powerful Japanese stainless steel, these knives are extremely durable and can stand up to even the toughest materials. You can breathe easy knowing that these knives will be able to do the tough work when the time comes. These Ginsu knives are known for their dexterity, as they specialize in chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing a wide range of foods, including meats, veggies, fruits, and much, much more. Not only are they great at cutting almost anything, but they are also known for their balance and precision, allowing you to cut with great detail and strength without having to put much force behind the knife. This knife set is perfect for both professional and amateur chefs, and for cooking while entertaining guests or restaurant patrons. Durability: Made of Japanese stainless steel, these knives will stay sharp last a long time Precision: Ergonomic handles and sharp blades let you cut with more precision Dexterity: Can cut, chop, dice, and slice a wide range of foods |
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Ginsu 5 Piece Stainless Steel Prep Set w/ Natural Block $39.31 Even the most basic kitchen has good cutlery, and you can’t get much better than the Ginsu 5 Piece Stainless Steel Prep Set w/ Natural Block (05207). This set includes everything you need to build a starting kitchen for you to cook in: one (1) 6 chef’s knife, one (1) 5.5 utility knife, one (1) 5 santoku knife, one (1) 3.5 paring knife, and one (1) hardwood block that stores and protects your knives from the normal wear and tear of kitchen utilities. Each knife features a stainless steel handle that keeps the entire set looking beautiful, while the look of the set will be sure to complement any kitchen decor. Made of a high-quality stainless steel, these blades are durable and ready to cut, while none of them ever need to be sharpened during the lifetime of the knife. A full tang stainless steel blade extends into the handle to ensure that the blade will always stay on the knife, and that you get a perfectly balanced cut every time. Ideal for the beginner chef’s kitchen, this set will be sure to prepare you for the best cooking journeys of your life. Stainless Steel Blades: High-quality stainless steel blades ensure that the blade will never rust or break, and that they will always cut perfectly Stylish Look: Stainless steel handles and a wooden block make this entire set look great, which is good for any style of kitchen Never Needs Sharpening: The blades always stay sharp and they will never need to be sharpened throughout the life of the knife |
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Anchor Hocking 92025L6 6 piece Prep Bowl Set, Includes 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and 16 oz Bowls $31.2 Anchor Hocking 92025L6 6 piece Prep Bowl Set, Includes 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and 16 oz Bowls |
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Ginsu 5 pc Stainless Steel Prep Set $49.94 The Ginsu Stainless Steel 5 Piece Kitchen Prep Set features four essential kitchen knives stored in a compact hardwood storage block. With the 5 Piece Prep Set, you?ll have the tools you need to tackle any kitchen job with the reliability of a Ginsu blade. The International Traditions Stainless Steel Collection pairs innovative new technology with understated beauty. The all-new symmetric design creates a double-edged blade that never needs sharpening and the elegant stainless steel handles give this collection a modern look. The Ginsu Stainless Steel Collection is an upscale blend of performance and style. Set includes: 6? Chef?s Knife 5? Santoku Knife 4.5? Utility Knife 3.5? Paring Knife Hardwood Storage Block |
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Totally Bamboo 20-7930 3-Piece Cutting Board Set $14.95 This 3-piece bamboo cutting board set includes three cutting boards. Boards measure 6 by 8 by 3/8-inch, 8-1/2 by 11 by 3/8-inch and 9-1/2 by 13 by 3/8-inch. Don’t be caught again without an extra cutting board. 3/8 of an inch thick means that these boards are maneuverable and easy to store. Made up of strong, bamboo. They’re also durable; they have a tri-ply, cross laminate construction with a sp… |
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Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural $27.60 Many associate Ginsu knives with the product’s kitschy infomercial from the â70s that begins with a karate kick to a watermelon and proceeds with a demo of these knives cutting through just about anything in the house. Like the original product, Ginsu’s International Traditions is designed for the home cook who is not attuned to the maintenance required of a more high-end knife. H… |
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Progressive International GPC-4000 Fruit and Vegetable Chopper $24.88 Chop, dice, and slice fruits and vegetables quickly and easily with this fruit and vegetable chopper from Progressive. Designed to store up to three cups of chopped foods in its container, the slicer uses a built-in slide blade to help make fruits of all sizes fit. The durable and sharp blading makes the chopper perfect for virtually any fruit or vegetable type. The non-skid feet hold the chopper … |
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Pfister F5297TMY Hanover High-Arc Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, Tuscan Bronze $159.68 Sure to be a conversation piece in your kitchen, the stylish F5297TMY Hanover high-arc pull-down kitchen faucet from Pfister is also a highly functional cleaning tool. It features Pfister’s innovative anti-splash volume control sprayhead, which allows you to select your desired water pressure in the palm of your hand, and it offers an easily flexible hose for optimal cleaning in and around your … |
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Stansport Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit $167.31 The Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit from Stansport fits 50 survival tools and supplies into a 30 by 14-inch cargo bag so that you are better prepared for unexpected events. Small enough to store anywhere from your house to your office to the trunk of your car, the equipment included in this kit could make a life or death difference in the face of an emergency. Designed with earthquakes, hurrican… |
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IIT 80535 Felt Wheels with Mandrel – 10 Piece $4.14 This great little collection of felt wheels will help you finish up and polish metals or other surfaces. It comes with (10) small wheels and also includes a mandrel for attaching them to your rotary tool. Just pierce the wheels with the mandrel, attach to rotary tool and start polishing. Made to fit all varieties of rotary tools…. |
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A Separate Peace $11.75 Engaging made-for-Showtime adaptation of John Knowles’ coming-of-age tale about a group of young prep school students making the journey into adulthood as the threat of being drafted and sent to fight in World War II looms overhead. With J Barton, Toby Moore, Jacob Pitts, Danny Swerdlow. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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Griffin Technology GB03847 Elan Folio For Ipad 2 &-ipad Hd Dark Muse Big Cat $44.99 Dress up your iPad with style and functionality. Carry your iPad like a personal notebook with Elan Folio. The case flips open for quick access to your Multi-Touch display and closes like a book for privacy and protection. Elan Folio doesnt stop working when you put it down. Flip the cover around and tuck it in back to turn the folio into an adjustable easel. Elan Folio holds your iPad upri… |
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Selected G Kotta 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu At Ginsu they are committed to provide the consumer with the highest and best quality when it comes to products like this Exclusive G Kotta 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu.Ginsu Kotta Series 5 Piece Prep Set with Black Block..Ginsu Kotta Series blades are made from commerical quality Japanese Stainless Steel, known for it’s strength and durability. Serrated edges ensure a lifetime of use without needing… |
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Selected G Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu At Ginsu they are committed to provide the consumer with the highest and best quality when it comes to products like this Exclusive G Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu.Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set..Ginsu Chikara Series Bladesare forged from Japanese Stainless Steel, which is known for it’s stain and rust resistance, strength, and it’s ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. Traditional Japanes… |
Figure and Bikini Competition Prep: Tips on setting up your diet
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The internet is full of information for bodybuilders, but where do figure and bikini competitors go for information on competition prep and diet? Sure, there are tidbits of information on the subject here and there, but they are all coming from different “experts”, all of which take different approaches. Try piecing all of this info together and you’ll end up with one big mess!
Well, you’re in luck. I’ve put together a few tips that will help you with your upcoming bikini and figure competition prep! Here they are:
Consider hitting your daily caloric intake goal top priority! Let the other competitors talk about the best protein supplements, fat burners and superfoods. If they haven’t figured out how much more relevant basic thermodynamics is, you will be WAY ahead of the competition.
The best starting point for most reasonably active women is body weight (in pounds) x 12. This amount is usually adequate for gradual fat loss without being too restrictive. Reassess after about a month and adjust calories +/- 10% (decrease if you’re not losing, increase if your strength and stamina is suffering significantly).
Up your protein intake as you cut calories! Many trainers and physique competitors have this backwards. Conventional wisdom would compel you to believe that you need more protein in the offseason when you’re trying to build muscle, and less during pre-contest dieting when you’re trying to lean out. The opposite is true.
Here’s why: In the off season, when your calories are up, you’re consuming more fat and carbohydrates. Fat and carbs both have what we call a “protein sparing” effect, meaning they cause a reduction in the amount of dietary protein your body needs. This benefit is lost during your more calorie-restrictive pre contest diet, since carb and fat intakes are lower.
To keep your body from feeding off of muscle tissue, you need to make up for this loss by increasing protein intake. You should generally aim for 1 and a half grams of protein per pound of bodyweight (use desired body weight or lean body mass if you still have 10 pounds or more to lose) during your prep. 1 gram per pound is ideal during the offseason.
Don’t let the low-fat or the low-carb pushers confuse you! Even if you’re somewhat insulin sensitive, it will make absolutely NO difference if eating in a caloric deficit (which you will be once you apply step 1 above). Caloric deficit dieting overrides virtually all modern dieting “rules”, so don’t put too much stock into what you read in the fitness magazines, or what you may hear from other competitors. Many of them are still clinging to contest prep information that’s been deemed unnecessary or inappropriate for over a decade!
In fact, if you think about it, you can use this principle to your advantage. If you prefer lower fat and higher carb, make that part of your plan. Just make sure your fat, protein and carbs all add up to your pre-determined daily caloric intake. In other words, get your protein and calories set based on your bodyweight, then decide what fat:carb ratio to utilize to fulfill the remainder of your caloric need.
There is really a lot more to figure and bikini competition dieting than I can cover in this article, and a ton of individual factors I can’t possibly get into from behind my desk. That said, if you get these few things right, I promise you will be ahead of 90% of your fellow competitors. With bikini being so new, and figure changing so much every year or two, many of the coaches out there are still figuring out how and where their approach to prepping their girls for these divisions needs to differ from what they’ve done in years past. I hope my article series sheds some light on the subtleties of dieting, training and supplementing for this amazing sport! For more info on figure and bikini competition dieting training and prep, visit my blog at http://www.nextlevelpersonaltrainer.com
About the Author
Joe Lenihan is the owner and head trainer of Next Level Personal Training in San Diego California. For over 13 years, Joe has been helping men and women break through their fitness plateaus and get the body of their dreams! His main area of expertise is preparing female fitness and bikini models, figure athletes and bikini competitors for their events and competitions. Joe also trains average “Joes and Janes” interested in attaining the same physique of these types of athletes without actually being stepping on stage or in front of a camera. Joe offers training and prep services in-gym, in-home, outdoors, and online. For more information, go to Joe’s website at http://www.nextlevelpersonaltrainer.com
Cuisinart 5-piece Prep Cutlery Set with Shears
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Totally Bamboo 20-7930 3-Piece Cutting Board Set $14.95 This 3-piece bamboo cutting board set includes three cutting boards. Boards measure 6 by 8 by 3/8-inch, 8-1/2 by 11 by 3/8-inch and 9-1/2 by 13 by 3/8-inch. Don’t be caught again without an extra cutting board. 3/8 of an inch thick means that these boards are maneuverable and easy to store. Made up of strong, bamboo. They’re also durable; they have a tri-ply, cross laminate construction with a sp… |
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Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural $27.60 Many associate Ginsu knives with the product’s kitschy infomercial from the â70s that begins with a karate kick to a watermelon and proceeds with a demo of these knives cutting through just about anything in the house. Like the original product, Ginsu’s International Traditions is designed for the home cook who is not attuned to the maintenance required of a more high-end knife. H… |
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Progressive International GPC-4000 Fruit and Vegetable Chopper $24.88 Chop, dice, and slice fruits and vegetables quickly and easily with this fruit and vegetable chopper from Progressive. Designed to store up to three cups of chopped foods in its container, the slicer uses a built-in slide blade to help make fruits of all sizes fit. The durable and sharp blading makes the chopper perfect for virtually any fruit or vegetable type. The non-skid feet hold the chopper … |
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Pfister F5297TMY Hanover High-Arc Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, Tuscan Bronze $159.68 Sure to be a conversation piece in your kitchen, the stylish F5297TMY Hanover high-arc pull-down kitchen faucet from Pfister is also a highly functional cleaning tool. It features Pfister’s innovative anti-splash volume control sprayhead, which allows you to select your desired water pressure in the palm of your hand, and it offers an easily flexible hose for optimal cleaning in and around your … |
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Stansport Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit $167.31 The Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit from Stansport fits 50 survival tools and supplies into a 30 by 14-inch cargo bag so that you are better prepared for unexpected events. Small enough to store anywhere from your house to your office to the trunk of your car, the equipment included in this kit could make a life or death difference in the face of an emergency. Designed with earthquakes, hurrican… |
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IIT 80535 Felt Wheels with Mandrel – 10 Piece $4.14 This great little collection of felt wheels will help you finish up and polish metals or other surfaces. It comes with (10) small wheels and also includes a mandrel for attaching them to your rotary tool. Just pierce the wheels with the mandrel, attach to rotary tool and start polishing. Made to fit all varieties of rotary tools…. |
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A Separate Peace $11.75 Engaging made-for-Showtime adaptation of John Knowles’ coming-of-age tale about a group of young prep school students making the journey into adulthood as the threat of being drafted and sent to fight in World War II looms overhead. With J Barton, Toby Moore, Jacob Pitts, Danny Swerdlow. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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Griffin Technology GB03847 Elan Folio For Ipad 2 &-ipad Hd Dark Muse Big Cat $44.99 Dress up your iPad with style and functionality. Carry your iPad like a personal notebook with Elan Folio. The case flips open for quick access to your Multi-Touch display and closes like a book for privacy and protection. Elan Folio doesnt stop working when you put it down. Flip the cover around and tuck it in back to turn the folio into an adjustable easel. Elan Folio holds your iPad upri… |
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Selected G Kotta 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu At Ginsu they are committed to provide the consumer with the highest and best quality when it comes to products like this Exclusive G Kotta 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu.Ginsu Kotta Series 5 Piece Prep Set with Black Block..Ginsu Kotta Series blades are made from commerical quality Japanese Stainless Steel, known for it’s strength and durability. Serrated edges ensure a lifetime of use without needing… |
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Selected G Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu At Ginsu they are committed to provide the consumer with the highest and best quality when it comes to products like this Exclusive G Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set By Ginsu.Ginsu Chikara 5 Piece Prep Set..Ginsu Chikara Series Bladesare forged from Japanese Stainless Steel, which is known for it’s stain and rust resistance, strength, and it’s ability to hold an incredibly sharp edge. Traditional Japanes… |
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