LG's *first* Journal

[Tatyana]

Hi All,

Since noone is responding Im just gunna use fitday & assume that I am doing things correctly.

My meal plan is really good. I figured out how much my BMR is, still have a few questions about how much my calorie intake actually should be...Im trying to keep it between 1100-1500 for fat loss.

I was expecting a lil more feddback, but I guess Im on the right track ( and I know since I cannot post photos ya'll cant really see the progress.)

Did back last night, my lifts are going up, but back has always been a strong muscle group for me.

Thanks for all the words of wisdom.
Peace.

Too many cooks spoil the broth, and as you have DBBT looking out for you, I am not going to interfere.

ONE little thing though, if that is your BMR, you need to multiply by your activity level. There is even a multiplier if you don't train at all.

If you base your total daily calories on your BMR only, it is possible you will lose lean tissue and possibly mess up your metabolism a bit.

 

[localgirl]

Wow, thats some plan DBBT!! It will definately be hard not cheating @ all,even my favorite homemade granola bars have starch in them

I plan on running Var for 8-10 weeks
I am defiantely willing to give this a shot. The typical intake for my current meals; Protien 20-29g/ Carbs 3-5g/ Fat 0-5g per meal. Im sure I can find some recipes to chow the ratio your recommending, this is 5x per day right? So a total of 45g of fat per day? I was always under the impression that it should be kept under 30-35g, but I'm sure you know what your talking about!

Also, how flexible is the training schedule? The only reason I ask is because I do work out with my man ( he is a certifyed personal trainer) and what he's got me doing is working although Im sure I can convince him to try this schedule

The only problem I can see is being in the gym for longer nightly as opposed to more throughout the week. I work loooong hours ( 5am - 630pm) & by the time we get to the gym its already 7-730ish at night, this is my only concern.
Oh, and my cardio is good correct? So pretty much just be changing to more of a split on this program? With the 3-1 no cardio on the one off? Just to clarify.

I think thats pretty much it for my questions. Hope to hear back soon. I'd like to start this on Monday

Thanks Tat, your right! As usual! I'll recalculate

 

[DBBT]

Wow, thats some plan DBBT!! It will definately be hard not cheating @ all,even my favorite homemade granola bars have starch in them

I plan on running Var for 8-10 weeks
I am defiantely willing to give this a shot. The typical intake for my current meals; Protien 20-29g/ Carbs 3-5g/ Fat 0-5g per meal. Im sure I can find some recipes to chow the ratio your recommending, this is 5x per day right? So a total of 45g of fat per day? I was always under the impression that it should be kept under 30-35g, but I'm sure you know what your talking about!

Also, how flexible is the training schedule? The only reason I ask is because I do work out with my man ( he is a certifyed personal trainer) and what he's got me doing is working although Im sure I can convince him to try this schedule

The only problem I can see is being in the gym for longer nightly as opposed to more throughout the week. I work loooong hours ( 5am - 630pm) & by the time we get to the gym its already 7-730ish at night, this is my only concern.
Oh, and my cardio is good correct? So pretty much just be changing to more of a split on this program? With the 3-1 no cardio on the one off? Just to clarify.

I think thats pretty much it for my questions. Hope to hear back soon. I'd like to start this on Monday

Thanks Tat, your right! As usual! I'll recalculate

no cheating

you are eating ONLY when you are hungry, we're not looking at the clock at all, or thinking when you had your last meal.

don't add up the grams or calories...right now you eat those ratio of nutrients per meal, only when you're hungry. Yes, on average you will most likely end up eating 5-7 times a day. I know it's different, but trust me.

You can EASILY be in and out of the weight room in 35-40 minutes

If you can't do the cardio right after that, then get it in any other time of day somewhere, at home etc.

This split is awesome in my opinion, you get to train each bodypart twice a week. Especially with the var, you will notice.

But do the 10 days for me. Weigh in at the SAME place same time everyday. For me the scale is in the bathroom, I don't even pee before getting on it b/c I know that will throw off yesterday's weight lol.

 

[bw1]

Good job

 

[needtogetaas]

I think dbbt is a good help.

 

[localgirl]

OK!
Figured what better time than the present to start!

Meal one- Protien; 45 Fat;10 Carbs; 12

Egg whites & veggies
Go shake - Protien, banana & blueberries
Flax Oil

- now my carbs were still below 20, so I had a granola bar ( they are homemade, mostly nuts & seeds & brown rice syrup- is ok???? )

I may need some suggestions as to what I could eat to get that ratio DBBT.

I am not hungry @ all right now & I usually am 2 hours after Ive eaten breakfast

Maybe if you have even just a rough meal plan I could follow, tweaking it myself could take a while.

thnx!

 

[DBBT]

OK!
Figured what better time than the present to start!

Meal one- Protien; 45 Fat;10 Carbs; 12

Egg whites & veggies
Go shake - Protien, banana & blueberries
Flax Oil

- now my carbs were still below 20, so I had a granola bar ( they are homemade, mostly nuts & seeds & brown rice syrup- is ok???? )

I may need some suggestions as to what I could eat to get that ratio DBBT.

I am not hungry @ all right now & I usually am 2 hours after Ive eaten breakfast

Maybe if you have even just a rough meal plan I could follow, tweaking it myself could take a while.

thnx!

well, it looks like you're pretty set on using your food. Just try to get as close to those ratios i provided as possible. To get EXACT numbers for your pro carbs fats you need to get a food scale. Weigh everything out. That's why i listed the foods optional for protein carbs and fat. If you stick with those, it's easy to determine quantity. The program I set up for you is hardcore. If anyone else wants to try it, please do, you will love the results.

 

[localgirl]

Thank you.
Im going to make up an excel sheet w/ meals for the next 10 days - NO cheating..I can do that.
Im going to buy an elliptical for my house, so I can do some cardio in the morning, in case the gym runs late during the week. I dont mind waking up 30 min. early if its going to benefit me in the long run.

Just curious about ya'lls opinion w/ the Var, how high should I dose it out ed? Im @ 10ED, but thinking bout ramping...not sure though. Any thoughts?

 

[localgirl]

Morning Morning.

So...Ive been following that ratio & I have put on weight. still.
I dont get it. Could it be water weight from the var?

 

[localgirl]

Meal 1
Protien Shake - cosist of yogurt, protien pow. 3 straw. handful blueberries, 1/2 banana
Meal 2
1 cup egg whites & spinich
Snack
Trail mix ( I cut out the granola bars.. too much sugar..no matter how I tryed to justify it)
Meal 3
6 spears asaragus & 3 oz. tuna
Snack
Peach

Thats it so far today.
Sorry DBBT, I ran the splits by my training partner & it would cause us to work out seperately at the gym if we changed that. Perhapes theres some other method..
I am doing what you recommended as per starting heavy..
I feel much stronger at the gym. The var is working .
Noone answered me with what var can be stacked with? Im gaining more mass than anything, Id like to cut some of it back, I was asking about running eca with it.or clen?
Im really getting frustrated here.
Ive come to grips with my diet, I definately cleaned it up..threw out all the crap in the cupboards, that was a big one, as I love food, even more since I quit drinking.