My Diet

[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!

I'm gonna gauge by my strength. If I notice I am losing strength than I will immidietely add more calories.

-sk

 

[AlbinoAssassin]

I'm gonna gauge by my strength. If I notice I am losing strength than I will immidietely add more calories.

-sk

That's a good idea, but you will definitely lose strength if you get leaner past your set-point. There is no way around it, all you can do is try to maintain as much strength as possible. Good luck!

 

[sk*]

That's a good idea, but you will definitely lose strength if you get leaner past your set-point. There is no way around it, all you can do is try to maintain as much strength as possible. Good luck!

Actually, my strength has been fine.

I've been dieting for a good amount of time now and strength has even increased. Although, I started this exact diet a couple days ago.

-sk

 

[sk*]

August 18, 2003:

01:45: 2 scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 2 equal
03:45: 2 Tyson Chicken + 3 Whole eggs
05:45: 2 scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 2 equal, 1 Serving Peanut Butter
07:15: 2 scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 2 equal
09:30: 3 Tyson Chicken
10:30: 5 Whole Eggs

About 1 gallon of water

Calories: 2152
Protein: 272
Carbs: 32
Fats: 104

Calories came out to lower than I wanted them to. Probably should have had one more meal, I actually might before bed. Wish I had replaced the shakes with whole foods.

-sk

 

[overhead]

Sk, I am tracking my diet also in another thread here and just started using fitday.com. It totals everything up for you, plus you can add custom foods. It is sort of a pain at first, but I have found it is a good way to track, it gives a full picture of what you are eating. It is free, you just have to register. Good luck with the diet.

 

[AlbinoAssassin]

Actually, my strength has been fine.

I've been dieting for a good amount of time now and strength has even increased. Although, I started this exact diet a couple days ago.

-sk

That's impressive! I always seem to lose a lot of strength when I get down to about 6% BF. When you went on the diet you had been on previous to this, even though you reduced your calories did you increase the quality of the foods you were eating? I guess I am struggling with this because I can't relate and have never seen anyone else get stronger on a diet (even with drugs). I'd like to hear your insight.

 

[sk*]

That's impressive! I always seem to lose a lot of strength when I get down to about 6% BF. When you went on the diet you had been on previous to this, even though you reduced your calories did you increase the quality of the foods you were eating? I guess I am struggling with this because I can't relate and have never seen anyone else get stronger on a diet (even with drugs). I'd like to hear your insight.

I used to train like a bodybuilder, but when I started dieting that's about the time I changed my routine towards more powerlifting oriented. You'd be surprised how good deadlifts and squats are for maintaining strength and adding on to it.

I remember before this when I dieted and would lose so much strength, but I think the only thing has changed is heavy deadlifts every week. By the way, I am not taking any drugs or supplements as of now.

Also, I am not close to 6% bodyfat yet, so when I get into that area things might change a little.

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Hey overhead, I used fitday a long time ago, maybe i'll give it a shot again.

-sk

 

[sk*]

August 19, 2003:

01:45: 2 scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 1 equal
03:30: 5 Whole eggs
05:45: 300g Salmon, 1serving peanut butter
07:15: 2 scoops whey + 1/2 table spoon coffee + 2 equal
09:00: 3 Tyson Chicken
10:15: 1 serving Peanut Butter
11:45: 200g pork meat

-sk

 

[AlbinoAssassin]

I used to train like a bodybuilder, but when I started dieting that's about the time I changed my routine towards more powerlifting oriented. You'd be surprised how good deadlifts and squats are for maintaining strength and adding on to it.

I remember before this when I dieted and would lose so much strength, but I think the only thing has changed is heavy deadlifts every week. By the way, I am not taking any drugs or supplements as of now.

Also, I am not close to 6% bodyfat yet, so when I get into that area things might change a little.

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Hey overhead, I used fitday a long time ago, maybe i'll give it a shot again.

-sk

That's true changing to a more powerlifting style even when dieting will help maintain strength or even get stronger. I agree that squats and deadlifts will go a long way to keeping you strong. Congratulations on the progress! Keep us posted.

 

[overhead]

Have you thought about adding some lettuce or spinach?