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BigRedCat
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Hi guys(and gals),
I haven't posted much on here in quite awhile. I have been busy getting my demo ready. Anyway, for those that do not know me, I have been on Elite and other boards for years so I am not a newbie by any means but for the past 2 years I have not been able to drop fat. I eat very clean and have my workouts in order yet no fat loss. I am starting to think I may have Hypothyroidism. I have been through some extremely stressful times the past couple years(including very bad sciatica/piriformis syndrome) so I assume my cortisol levels are through the roof. I started taking PS(Phosphatidylserine) last week in hopes of lowering my cortisol levels. I also started taking Piracetam and choline a couple weeks ago and that has helped me keep my mood level and has improved my outlook in general.
I am 30 years old, 5'11" and have been fluctuating between 187-194 pounds for the past two years. My bodyfat is an estimated 15-18%(calipers). I just cant seem to lose that waist fat. My waist was 32" just over two years ago and I blimped up to 35-36"(that is sucking it in of course) which is how it has stayed since. I can really tell my metabolism has slowed and the extra fat makes me feel like a big slob- I am really uncomfortable being "fat" as I have always been lean. I used to work outside at a manual labor type job in the hot sun so that probably kept my fat down but now I work at a call center sitting on my ass all day, that cant be helping. Plus, I used to train martial arts all the time when I was younger and have not had the time to do that the past few years. I have tried all sorts of differant low carb approaches,anabolic diet,T-Dawg diet,Hanson's diet etc with no real results. I still eat low carb but without any fat loss. I have gotten stronger over the past few years but no fat loss. Here is an example of a days diet for me:
1-2 scoops low carb Isopure
1 cup oats
piracetam
choline
PS(400mg)
multi-vitamin
Labrada charge
1 can low sodium tuna(mixed with a little fat free mayo,relish and mustard)
1 slice flax seed bread(sometimes I just eat the tune by itself)
small salad with 1oz feta cheese, bacon bits and 1 tbsp of oil and vinegar dressing
1 scoop low carb isopure
labrada charge
Piracetam
PS(400mg)
Filet Mignon with 1 cup green beans
salad with 1oz feta cheese, bacon bits and 1 tbsp or oil and vinegar dressing
1 scoop low carb isopure
1 tbsp of natty pb pr small amount of mixed nuts.
I try to keep it around 2200 cals a day.
I try and drink a gallon of water a day if possible and I usually have 1-2 cheat meals on the weekends. The only time I drink alcohol is 1-2 drinks on the weekends. I used to drink allot when I was younger and never added a pound of fat. Now if I did that I would be a huge fat ass!
As for my workout, I have been doing the following:
3 day split weights(I have been running my reps higher lately after a few months of doing 5x5), 3-4 days cardio(1 longer slow session and 2-3 HITT).
Am I doing something wrong? Do I have a thyroid problem? Is it time for a doc visit? I am getting frustrated since I have been busting my ass in the gym and eating clean for a long time with no visible results at all. I see the fatties at work wolfing down donuts and candy all day and here I am eating clean but my mini-gut sure doesn't look like I eat clean. I dont look as good as I did two years ago when I STARTED working out. Hell, even my arms have stayed at 16.5" for a long time now, I just feel like I am wasting my time or something isn't right. Should I hit cardio 6 days a week or what? I am open to whatever needs to be done at this point.
Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated.
-BigRedCat
p.s.- sorry such a long ass post!!
I haven't posted much on here in quite awhile. I have been busy getting my demo ready. Anyway, for those that do not know me, I have been on Elite and other boards for years so I am not a newbie by any means but for the past 2 years I have not been able to drop fat. I eat very clean and have my workouts in order yet no fat loss. I am starting to think I may have Hypothyroidism. I have been through some extremely stressful times the past couple years(including very bad sciatica/piriformis syndrome) so I assume my cortisol levels are through the roof. I started taking PS(Phosphatidylserine) last week in hopes of lowering my cortisol levels. I also started taking Piracetam and choline a couple weeks ago and that has helped me keep my mood level and has improved my outlook in general.
I am 30 years old, 5'11" and have been fluctuating between 187-194 pounds for the past two years. My bodyfat is an estimated 15-18%(calipers). I just cant seem to lose that waist fat. My waist was 32" just over two years ago and I blimped up to 35-36"(that is sucking it in of course) which is how it has stayed since. I can really tell my metabolism has slowed and the extra fat makes me feel like a big slob- I am really uncomfortable being "fat" as I have always been lean. I used to work outside at a manual labor type job in the hot sun so that probably kept my fat down but now I work at a call center sitting on my ass all day, that cant be helping. Plus, I used to train martial arts all the time when I was younger and have not had the time to do that the past few years. I have tried all sorts of differant low carb approaches,anabolic diet,T-Dawg diet,Hanson's diet etc with no real results. I still eat low carb but without any fat loss. I have gotten stronger over the past few years but no fat loss. Here is an example of a days diet for me:
1-2 scoops low carb Isopure
1 cup oats
piracetam
choline
PS(400mg)
multi-vitamin
Labrada charge
1 can low sodium tuna(mixed with a little fat free mayo,relish and mustard)
1 slice flax seed bread(sometimes I just eat the tune by itself)
small salad with 1oz feta cheese, bacon bits and 1 tbsp of oil and vinegar dressing
1 scoop low carb isopure
labrada charge
Piracetam
PS(400mg)
Filet Mignon with 1 cup green beans
salad with 1oz feta cheese, bacon bits and 1 tbsp or oil and vinegar dressing
1 scoop low carb isopure
1 tbsp of natty pb pr small amount of mixed nuts.
I try to keep it around 2200 cals a day.
I try and drink a gallon of water a day if possible and I usually have 1-2 cheat meals on the weekends. The only time I drink alcohol is 1-2 drinks on the weekends. I used to drink allot when I was younger and never added a pound of fat. Now if I did that I would be a huge fat ass!
As for my workout, I have been doing the following:
3 day split weights(I have been running my reps higher lately after a few months of doing 5x5), 3-4 days cardio(1 longer slow session and 2-3 HITT).
Am I doing something wrong? Do I have a thyroid problem? Is it time for a doc visit? I am getting frustrated since I have been busting my ass in the gym and eating clean for a long time with no visible results at all. I see the fatties at work wolfing down donuts and candy all day and here I am eating clean but my mini-gut sure doesn't look like I eat clean. I dont look as good as I did two years ago when I STARTED working out. Hell, even my arms have stayed at 16.5" for a long time now, I just feel like I am wasting my time or something isn't right. Should I hit cardio 6 days a week or what? I am open to whatever needs to be done at this point.
Any advice would be VERY VERY appreciated.
-BigRedCat
p.s.- sorry such a long ass post!!
