Nutrition for MMA and Combat Fighters

[@FunkRoberts]

Hey Robert, If burning fat while building lean muscle is what you want then your post workout nutrition needs to be 2-1 carbs to protein, only after you complete a HIIT type workout or training session. The body has depleted it's glycogen stores and turns to FAT for energy (fat burning) during the workout and in order for your body to continue to burn fat after the session (has to be high intensity) then you need to replenish the glyo stores so the body does not turn to muscle for energy - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@bordmanjr - Great question. I had some very close family introduce me to Youth Juice years ago and I did not pick up the business opportunity part but love the product. Last year before my Muay Thai fight in Thailand, another family member who has worked with pro atheletes in other sports introduced me to GLX and once again, although I did not pick up on the business opp, I love the product, as it helped me prepare for my fight...plus I am a little older so, if you read up on it you will see

[@mikserafica29]

So what did you do with the egg noodles?

[@mohammadezz448]

Man this is the most informative nutrition video I've seen in long time. Thank you :)

[@FunkRoberts]

@djnv11 Hey DJ Great question. I am 5'11" 185lbs sub 8% body fat 95% of the time. There is no need to bulk up if you want to get to 180lbs. Just eat a bit more, eat clean and do my Spartacus workouts. You can run if you want, but the cardio and metabolic resistance training you get from a Spartacus Workout will do the job for you. You will burn fat up to 36 hours after each workout. Eat clean, protein and carbs to ensure you are building lean muscle - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

Check out my Post Workout Nutriton videos and check out my Afterburn Effect video. This pertains to people that do HIIT and Metabolic Training as well as High Intesity training session like the ones that I did for Muay Thai - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@bordmanjr - Nope, I used it last year to help me prepare for my Muay Thai fight in Thailand - It is Network Marketing. I didn't do the selling part, but it did help me with my conditioning Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@McLoonz - Check the Youth Juice link in the description section to get more info on Youth Juice - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@irishstud0802 Hey Irish Stud, there is usually 8 egg whites in a carton here in Canada but you can also get ones with 16. Hope that helps - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@loxspliff1 I could not have said it better myself...Great advice - Funk

[@reallyletsdoit]

@ACLogikel Yeah youre so right. I dont Know why so many people preech low carb to get ripped. You can eat carbs, a lot of them, as long as their the right carbs and as you said its much healthier for you. However, you have to eat the right carbs.....the only carbs i eat are whole oats, Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, TONS and i mean Tons of veggies and Milk, only after my workout

[@FunkRoberts]

And yes I say cooked the egg noodles 1000 times (that could be my bad editing, but get over it - lol and much love Funk Roberts

[@georgecarra]

I appreciate the wonderful advice and tips Funk.

[@LoneJedi84]

FUNK YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING EXACTLY LIKE THIS! THANKS!!!!

[@tusharkiranmoodgal4334]

This is very helpful. Thank you so much. Great video :).

[@Vman80s]

Really helpful video, one question I do Muay 5 times a week. How many days a week should I run?? I run about 3.5 miles 3xs a week. I will be following this diet very strictly. Run am Muay Thai pm.

[@robert1268]

Actually been starting to try that on and off the last couple years, and i start seeing some improvement. Thanks Hardstyleforlife1. And thanks Funk, because your videos are extremely helpful.

[@Repent_By_Drift]

Funk what is your thought on lentils? I have been cooking them for a while in hot water to add to some dishes like canned fish for protein etc BUT when i saw their nutritional facts when they are raw, i was blown away! Ive heard you can just let them sit in water for a few hours -24 hours and they retain a lot of their nutrition. Id love to see a months trial of eating lentils with other foods! Great work dude. Living with a girl & eating out together is killing my 'ripped' plan though hahha..

[@robert1268]

I train consistently and cycle intensity and focus diet, but as soon as I eat ANY carbs, other than non-starchy vegetables, Definition disappears. I tried many diets over thirty years. 5-6 meals a day (Controlled macronutrients), and I'm gaining weight with my waist expanding and fat increasing, along with always being hungry, feeling more fatigued and strength decreasing. The only points in my life where I was actually seeing some definition in my abs and chest was near starvation.

[@Jesskur1985]

Very helpful thx...my thai training is hard this will help x

[@HeySpecimen]

Great info I know way too many girls who think carbs are the enemy and no matter how hard they train they shouldn't eat carbs, I can't convince them but maybe you can! I always have a little less protein before training and a protein isolate directly after, am I missing out on something here?? -Phil

[@robert1268]

Appreciated, but this flies directly in the face of what Dr. Mauro DiPasquale says "If body recomposition is your goal, then carbs should be avoided for hours after exercise, as they interfere directly with growth hormone's affect of burning fat." He stated this on Super Human Radio Interview with Carl Lanore, also.

[@isakelwin9583]

What did you do with the egg noodles?

[@randybaker4174]

Crap... I didn't catch exactly what he said. Now my dick is stuck in the toaster

[@MrGeylani]

hahahahahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahha

[@ameyp97]

+Randy Baker hahahahaha lol

[@FunkRoberts]

@rui27marne Hey Rui, yes definitely eating a lot of healthy fats will cause you to get fat. Beacause healthy fats are high in calories. Although they are essential for effective FAT LOSS, you have to monitor your intake because of the high calories - see Kilocalories/grams count below - Carbs 4 Kcal/g - Protein 4 Kcal/g - Fats 9 kcal/g - that is why they must monitor fat intake - Alcohol - 7kcal/g - DEFINITE NO NO, if you want to be ripped MMA athlete - Water 0kcal/g Funk

[@TheElpapanator]

Would whole grain bagels be ok to eat as a source of carbs? Or is it best to stick to fruits, veggies, and brown rice for carbs?

[@kenpoks]

Thank you for all the info you share would love to train with you sometime

[@tightendsport]

Hi Funk, I am not ANYWHERE on your level--just trying to lose weight and firm but I did find your video and had two questions: 1. where are you from 2. In your opinion, can you get healthy/train/lose weight by being vegan. Can you accomplish the same without meat sources of protein?

[@DEYOCLUB]

Youth Juice! Canadian made! Good to see some great publicity for it. I have friends that are distributors.

[@TheElpapanator]

@marcroops I train daily but its different each day. 3 days a week with weights Mon, Wed. Fri and in the days in between I do Plyometrics and yoga and a martial arts cardio workout on saturdays. Are egg whites a better source of protein than whey because every morning i usually get my protein from a whey protein shake?

[@djnv11]

hey funk brilliant video, thanks a lot....can you tell me how tall you are. also do you think it's better to lean up first ie get to sub 10% then bulk up or can you do both together. i'm 29, 6ft 0, and 13.5% bf and i weigh 175 lbs. but i want to be 180 lbs and 8%. should i run 5k's every morning. cheers mate brilliant videos!

[@decapo69]

hey man I was just wondering how do you go about the preservation of food? Do you shop everyday or bulk buy all the food to last you?I buy so much food to last me the week but by the end of the week most of the food has gone off im confused lol any help would be sweet cheers

[@pkalli01]

Hey Funk! You said "If you dont have at least one or the other you better get it" for carbs and protein. So, does that mean that it is ok to have a carb loaded meal without protein? For example, someone who trains around 90 minutes a day, is it good to have some pasta with only tomatoe sauce and maybe some cheese for meal 2 or 3?

[@bschauf]

there are so many different hypothesis' about what should be consumed immediately after workout. Mark Sisson from marksdailyapple states that your muscle glycogen has not been depleted if you have 45- 1 hour workout. I personally consume just protein and creatine postworkout and then add sweet potatoes for the carbs during my meals that day.

[@FunkRoberts]

@dafuksup $32 for a couple of days of food is too expensive...It is way less expensive than take-out and for $32.00 your health and training to be a top Combat athlete or athlete period...should be well worth it. Funk

[@bschauf]

i train just about 3 hours a day with mma and weight training combined with sundays a rest day. isnt it healthy to have hearty whole grain carbs with every meal, minus right before bed? i usually eat about 30-40 grams of carbs with every meal at least for 4 out of my 6-7 meals

[@TheJLangdo]

I wouldnt have thaaaat much carbs but im a wrestler so i have to always watch my weight my matches arent months away its two weigh ins every week so right now a week before season starts ive gotten to 7 pounds over naturally and a daily meal plan for me is. banana with a little peanut butter then run.then oatmeal and a small fruit. lunch- a good protein say like chicken and a veggi/fruit. before workout ill have like a yogurt with granola. then a dinner would be a good amount of protein and carb

[@stevenhopkins9663]

Awesome video!!

[@iamwildeofficial]

I thought to define abs and chest I had to avoid carbs in my meals. Am I doing it wrong? I train everyday MMA circuits (like your workout vodeos) and Sanda (Kung-Fu) for 2 hours from monday to friday. What do you recommend to me?? Thanks :))

[@themi90]

if you only train 3 days a week for two hours, hard exercise, each time will this diet still be applicable, or will I need to make some changes. Better yet will the changes only be in portion or will there have to be nutritional changes

[@MrGalaxypiano]

Thank u so much your video was helpful

[@djnv11]

@marcroops thanks for the tips, final quick question, can you tell us what equipment you are using for teh spartacus workouts ie what weight in kg you would recommend for the kettle bells, dumbells and also the size of the swiss ball you use for the workouts. the link on your blog for fitness equipment takes me to a sports shop but there is no equipment in the basket i think its broken. cheers and thanks for the great vids and response!!! happy new year by the way.

[@BadfishNL]

Nice Vid, thanks for posting. Its a shame, you cant seem to buy MAX GXL or Youth Juice in the Netherlands :(

[@SirGalaEd]

You know what I love about you videos Sir, is that you are so down to earth. They are not all poloshed and over produces. I feel like I am having a conversation with a friend. and BTW... I still love the dirty 30 legs rasies :)

[@ryany3549]

Was thinking of getting youth juice but the price concerns me... SO was just wondering is youth juice like a supplement or more like a multi-vitamin ?

[@hardfighter2]

Thank you by the way :) love your Vids.

[@FunkRoberts]

@hardfighter2 Hey Hardfighter..Great training regime...the key for you to lose weight is to make sure you are eating 6 meals a day with protein with every meal and Carbs after you train - please watch my Nutrition Basics videos and Prograde Supplement after you workout. This was key in getting me from 205 to 185lbs - also check out my FunkMMA website as well. - Funk

[@FunkRoberts]

@jasonmyers1344 BTW, Everytime I look at the video I start dying of laughter about that...I love to poke fun at myself so all is good...much love and thanks for teh support and more to come

[@shanenorberg]

did you cook the egg noodles ?

[@dablife1666]

Thank you for your video

[@InfernoN7]

its called post training need. Our body in order to recover and re charge the lost muscle tissue and elements on a brutal muay thai /mma training need's high released carbs and protein. Also had the same fear with u. tried carbs/protein post training supplements. Make wonders!

[@FunkRoberts]

@hardfighter2 Hey Absolutely Fruit and Baby carrots are great snacks for in between meals

[@MrGchiasson]

I've gone a physical fitness routine. Lost 45 pounds and getting exercise. Keeping at it... Better condition than I've been in 15 years....

[@dylpec6385]

imo its better to eat less protein before working out and focus more on a shit ton of carbs, i do 300g carbs, 50g protein & 30g fat before my workout (2 meals) and after the workou i do 100g carbs, 80g protein & 40g fats (2meals aswell) i feel tis improves my performance

[@alicia71898]

thanks This has been a lot of help to me, actually I´m a little bit to ignorant about nutrition, I eat what i want when i want

[@cteeter44]

Great video thanks!

[@NorthernSutherner]

Great video

[@FunkRoberts]

@antwnis94 43yrs old

[@wannababartender]

Love how the description says how he "one" with an amazing KnockOut lol

[@pdiddysims]

what nuts would you recommend to snack on i heard almonds but on the nutrition facts they have 14g of fat in them per serving

[@hardfighter2]

@marcroops I'm 6'3 205 right now Trying to get to 185, I train at my school for wrestling on mond a weds for 3 hours and then i do submisison wrestling muay thai at the gym i train at, i also do boxing on the weekends when my gym brings in a boxing trainer. I want to compete in MMA before i turn 18. Can i get away with eating chicken theighs if im training 3 hours a day 6 days a week? And still drop to 185???

[@levifunk1056]

had a question sir i have an army pt test in a bout 3 weeks im about 185 and i need to get down to about 175 would this diet help me out even with all the carbs?

[@HeyitsVic7x]

what about wheat beer ? still noo ?? i drink maybe 1's every 2 months is it bad ?

[@SkateTutor]

@antwnis94 I believe he's in his 40's (stated in one of his other videos)

[@4runner_litty]

Funk be on it. Good video.

[@FunkRoberts]

Thanks so much.I won with second round knock out of fighter and ref - lol

[@MrFlyBoyWeezy]

When your making the oatmeal....Do you mix it with water or milk????

[@bschauf]

do you take dextrose after you workout?

[@iPaulTube]

Can I get the same deal at Walmart or Kroger?

[@rajantw]

Hey there! Have you considered the Fat Blast Furnace (google it)? Ive heard some great things about it and my father lost a lot of fat.

[@jr5455]

I'm 145 and a wrestler I want to drop to 138 do you think this diet would be good for me

[@njgabb]

Where can i get youth juice from bro cant find it anywhere

[@FunkRoberts]

LOL - The ref went down with my opponent. Check out the link in the KZbin info section - Funk

[@Vikas_Jo]

Nice vid. Jus one observation , its GXL

[@TylerFickling]

Do u get paid for fighting and if so how much

[@NelsonRodriguez]

@marcroops Is all good... keeping it real. Much love back!!!

[@davidgalarzajr9799]

where can you find the youth juice?

[@chrishasler6016]

So what I did was I cooked the egg noodles lmao

[@huntac13]

Awesome !

[@RussX5Z]

Great video, great physique, and good quality food!! By the way you look a little bit like Tupac (in a good way of course)

[@andrewphelps834]

where do you get the youth juice?????

[@Sokratimba]

guys . . dont forget to cook the egg noodles xD

[@FunkRoberts]

@logsterbMMA I just want to make sure you COOK THE EGG NOODLES - lol

[@voigaltab]

Wait.. So what did you do with the egg noodles??

[@DanTheMan940]

do u still eat at a calorie deficit?

[@TriggaHappy2010]

Wait...so did you cook the egg noodles?

[@cmo6772]

half these comments have absolutely nothing to do with anything. Thanks for the info.

[@Jonathanconqueror]

in my opinion, the cleaner you eat the better. also, if you are very active you need more energy = carbs, but keep up the work in the protein and in terms of fat, only a spoon of virgin olive oil and some almost would do ... but once again, nutrition varies between individuals, there's no one diet to follow....

[@FunkRoberts]

@TheElpapanator - I would say yes on the bagel but in the AM for breakfast with Egg Whites...are you training hard? - FunkMMA

[@marlonwiprud2233]

how much muscle mass did you lose in this weight cut?

[@running_riot14merks5]

So what he did was he cooked the egg noodles. Good video mate. great meals.

[@jimdor8353]

do you eat like that all the time?

[@mariissa-zf5ty]

Very intresting and relatebal People always say to me to don't eat so mutch carbs 😂 but i do combat sport so you really need that

[@wirdo1988]

what is egg noodles guys?? is regular noodles with eggs??

[@TheRKD0]

Is the soy in whey good for men

[@130790chris]

Spinach and vegetables have minimal carbs in! The carbohydrates they do have in are also mostly NSP's (non starch polysaccharides) which the body can not digest...other referred to as 'fibre'. U are slightly misleading them to be a good source of carbohydrate. Add on more fruit as a non starchy source of carbs. The sugar content does not really matter as the G.I of fruit is so low, plus with all the training these carbs will not be stored, they will be used! Have some Vit C with ur spinach also!

[@2006jakebob]

I'm just curious what's your height?

[@MultiGoldLife]

Great video.. More atlet should do this

[@robertswanson9431]

skipping meals the body enters in starvation mode then you over eating the next meal and then you GAIN POUNDS!!! I looked at that on a ebook, the hyper link to the download is on my profile. I was doing that, so good I found that pdf.

[@jokeaaaa]

lmagine trying to fit those meal plans in with a day job...Nightmare!

[@wijn1008]

if you have an office job it's not a problem, most have a fridge and a microwave so that way you can eat your meals. you can just prepare them at home and take them to work the next day. If you are a trucker or a driver it gets more challenging. but you have small fridges for cars as well. It's all about discipline and how much you want it.

[@petrnovak1231]

My classmates laughed when I told them I would bulk up with "Ripped X Beast", but then they saw the results. Go and Google Ripped X Beast to see their reaction. (It was epic!)