willpeavy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Watermelon is high in citrulline, which your body converts to arginine. This in turn increases nitric oxide in your muscles which helps them grow stronger. So the point is: Eat lots of watermelon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Watermelon is also high in glutathione which helps support the immune system. From wholehealthmd.com: "Because of its antioxidant properties, glutathione neutralizes damaging free radicals and peroxide molecules, and recharges oxidized vitamin C so that the body may reuse it. Glutathione is required for a variety of metabolic processes. In addition, glutathione bolsters the structure of body proteins and assists in the transport of amino acids across cell membranes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Ambition Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I *LIVE* off of watermelon in the summer time. My record consumption is a 45 lb. (20 kg) watermelon in 2 days! *Oink* *Oink* WATERMELON!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Michael - great info, good to know there is even more benefit Raw Ambition I've got an appetite like that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Ambition Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I don't think my appetite is like that anymore. When I first went veggie, It seemed like I could not get enough food in me, I was eating ALL the time, but now it seems like I eat much less, I am usually quite well on 6 - 10 apples throughout my day, a celery stalk for lunch, and then a nice hearty dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Awesome! 20 kg of watermelon in two days. That rocks. It is so tasty. 10 apples in a day is impressive, too. You must save a lot of time in cooking/preparing food! Time is of the essence for me, too, as I am gearing up for my final exams in Oxford next year. Therefore, I am interested in getting into really efficient habits and optimising my lifestyle for intensive study, revision and exams. I've been through exams before of course, but there's always room for improvement, and I want to maintain my physical strength and size as much as possible. Small, healthy snacks throughout the day will stand me in good stead. Fruit smoothies will give me power. Nuts and raisins should boost the calorie intake. Just out of interest: what would be some examples of a hearty dinner for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Watermelon is high in citrulline, which your body converts to arginine. This in turn increases nitric oxide in your muscles which helps them grow stronger. So the point is: Eat lots of watermelon! Never knew that - good tip, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Ambition Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Just out of interest: what would be some examples of a hearty dinner for you? My favorite "hearty" dinner is a green smoothie I make with .5 lb of dark leafy greens, 6 medjool dates, 3 bananas, and usually a handful of strawberries, or raspberries, or some other kind of fruit. OR A plate of oven baked potatoes, sprinkled with a nice spice combination OR A veggie stir fry OR A giant salad OR A goodwich (fans of Fit for Life will know this one!) It really depends on the day and my mood. But more often than not, I prefer the smoothie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I put the info about eating watermelon causing your nitric oxide levels to go up to the test. Last night I ate a bunch of watermelon before I went to sleep, then this morning I worked out today around noon and got the best pump I've had in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 wow will.. natures way of creating something like that for us.. hydratingdeliciousand .. nitrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Sounds good, Raw Ambition. Smoothies rule. Nice one, Will. Watermelon rocks. I just read here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon) that the rind is also edible Also says that the seeds are rich in fat and protein, so don't be buying any of that seedless nonsense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll be living off watermelon this summer I hope!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Watermelon + blueberries = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Watermelon is high in citrulline, which your body converts to arginine. This in turn increases nitric oxide in your muscles which helps them grow stronger. So the point is: Eat lots of watermelon! i never knew this. great information to know. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Ambition Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sounds good, Raw Ambition. Smoothies rule. Nice one, Will. Watermelon rocks. I just read here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon) that the rind is also edible Also says that the seeds are rich in fat and protein, so don't be buying any of that seedless nonsense! You ever try that seedless watermelon?? it doesn't taste RIGHT! something real funny about it.. I avoid it like the plague.. ESPECIALLY in the fall and winter months... that is NOT watermelon season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thanks for the tip. Had absolutely no clue about mellons. Just out of curiosity. How much protein consumption and calories do you take daily? I'm trying to gain and then cut. I'm ca. 6'1 182 lbs. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Right now I'm living off of it It's a great cleanser too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa_pe Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I make a watermelon drink for breakfast, watermelon, lime juice, fresh orange juice and frozen bananas, blend in blender. It is very filling and my kids like it too!!Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Cool. Really enjoying the yellow variety at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 MMMMMMMmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! This is what I'm digging right now! http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4337/ava57344eq.th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa_pe Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Lucky you!! I am at work and I am tempted to start on my lunch but it is only 9 am!Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Lisa....BE STRONG!!! Speaking of Watermelons check this out! http://www.hickokfamilygenealogy.com/Watermelon_and_Fruit_Carvings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa_pe Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Those were great, too pretty to eat!Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I second that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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