My Diet

[sk*]

As I am sure you know, those calorie numbers that are out there are not set in stone, it is sort of an individual thing. I would think as long as your weight loss is not much more than 2 pounds a week it should be fine. Wow, that is a lot of cardio. During hockey season I end up getting a lot more, two hockey games a week about kills me. Any other ideas for new uses for protein powder are always good.

The basketball is in the local YMCA. Not too many of them know how to play and the games aren't that serious. There isn't as much cardio in it as it seems.

Think I am gonna up my calories to 2500 for today. So far I have already had 2100.

-sk

 

[sk*]

I can use some of those , thanks. Sent karma your way. I bulk low carb also, so I may have to adjust them some.

I've always bulked with very high carbs. Think I am gonna try to do it with 250g/day when I start bulking again. I will try to stay lean and gain muscle mass at the same time.

I just ordered the body opus book, hopefully i'll be able to use some of the diet ideas in it for bulking.

-sk

 

[overhead]

I can use some of those , thanks. Sent karma your way. I bulk low carb also, so I may have to adjust them some.

 

[overhead]

I tried bulking high carb and it just makes me fat, and I am not a body builder so I do not look to go below 10%, but were talking 20% here. I read the book "The Anabolic diet for powerlifters" and that helped convince me bulking on a low carb diet was possible. Along with a couple of people on the board that were able to put on a couple of pounds a week with little body fat gain.

 

[sk*]

I tried bulking high carb and it just makes me fat, and I am not a body builder so I do not look to go below 10%, but were talking 20% here. I read the book "The Anabolic diet for powerlifters" and that helped convince me bulking on a low carb diet was possible. Along with a couple of people on the board that were able to put on a couple of pounds a week with little body fat gain.

See with me, I always bulked with very high carbs. 700g a day was regular for me when bulking, so I figure if I only take in about 250g along with high protein and high fat i'll be okay.

Here is my diet as of today:

August 16, 2003:

11:45: 2scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 3 equal
02:15: 5 Tyson Chicken, 85protein, 35fat, 5carb
05:30: 2scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 3 equal
06:30: About 200g Trout (35p,0c,2f), Penut Butter (20f,10c,10p)
07:30: 1/4cup of walnuts (5p,3c,20f)
09:00: 5 whole eggs (30p,5c,25f)
11:15: 1scoop isopure + 1scoop whey + hazelnuts + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 3 equal (52p,7c,15f)

Over 1gallon of water.

Calories: 2461
Protein: 305
Carbs: 38
Fat: 121

I tried the walnut shake first time today, it was awesome!

I may add one more small meal before bed time, but I don't want it to exceed 100calories.

-sk

 

[overhead]

Good luck with the diet. I will probably not be "bulking" for another month or two, I do not want to start again until I am close to 10%. Post your results, I would be interested to know how the fat lose goes.

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

Nice little bunch of posts here, love the recipes, sk.

I find that for me, bulking with high carbs adds fat too quickly. It just varies from individual to individual, I must say. I've learned that finally. It's possible to bulk without carbs, definitely. Just need enough protein, and a caloric excess. You should be fine.

It sort of sucks that this low/no carb thing is becoming a lifestyle though... going out to eat feels weird with friends. I get a burger and throw out the bun. They're like what the hell is wrong with you haha.

 

[juiceheadnyc]

It did something like the kind of diet u just described, did absolutely no cardio and am at about 6'0 195 7% bf..

I guess it depends on the person, but it worked for me......

 

[sk*]

Today was a "cheat" day, didn't wanna schedule it this early but had to go to a birthday party.

August 17, 2003:

12:15: Hazelbut Shake (52p,5c,15f)
01:30: 3 Tyson Chicken (51p,3c,21f)
03:00: Peanut Butter (7p,7c,17f)
07:15: Cheat Meal (70p+?,50c+?,40f+? - a lot of food)
09:00: Cheat Meal (Cheesecake, macros???)
10:00: 2scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 2 equal
12:45: 5 whole eggs

Slightly under 1 gallon of water.

Calories: 2570-2910
Protein: 250-260
Carbs: 100-130
Fat: 130-150

I'm happy I didn't go way overboard with the carbs even on a cheat day. Regret eating that cheesecake though, but my sister turns 18 only once.

-sk

 

[AlbinoAssassin]

Well, I want to get under 9% within 3weeks, but I wont do this diet if it will jepordize muscle.

I'm going by the 10XBW rule.

BTW, also doing some cardio everyday and every sunday will be a cheat day.

Maybe instead of 2300cals, I should shoot for 2500-2600?

Thanks for your reply btw bro. Btw, what type of body do you have? endo?meso?ecto? I'm asking since you're losing so much with 2100cals.

-sk

Of course this diet will jeopardize muscle tissue, all diets do. When you are losing weight you will always lose (even if you aren't natural) a certain amount of muscle mass. This is especially true if you are doing cardio on top of low carbs. I think you should up your calories and drop the cardio. The slower you drop the weight the more muscle you will maintain. Good luck bro!