NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

I had a body building judge write me a low carb diet a couple years ago.

Here's how it works......

You increase protein and healthy fats and remove carbs. After about two weeks your body will actually start to burn fat for fuel. Then you drop the amount of healthy fats your eating by just a little bit. This forces the body to use fat stores for fuel.

I did it for about 6 weeks and dropped down to 7.8% body fat. However like CFD said my muscles did look a bit deflated.....not nice and thick like a lifter but thin like a runner. I didn't like it. My 6 pack was kickin' though.

This method is pretty fast at cutting body fat. I think pro body builders use it for about 4 weeks before a contest, then the final week before a contest they eat lots of carbs to blow their muscles back up.

I think that last statement is right, but don't quote me on that. I've never had the guts to compete and don't have the genetics to do good anyway.

This method works for rapid fat loss but cannot be practiced long term. As mentioned in my post about the Atkins diet. The body burning fat for fuel is ketosis. The problem is it backfires, when the body burns fat for a long period and then carbs are re introduced insulin levels spyke, the body can only use so much then the extra turns into fat which is what your trying to burn. Using body building tactics are not the best for long term wheight loss.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Ah, carbs the day before got it.

Yeah I watch these guys drop 30-40 lbs for a contest in 16 weeks.

Its pretty crazy to watch the transition, they look like totally different people the day of competition.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

So these carb cutting things are for contests more so than anything else?

No Carb cutting, when practiced corectly, usually hasthe best results for fat loss, your body requires three food sources to burn fat and function properly, carbs, proteins and fats. The right ratios are equally as important. The reasons are complicated but these few basics from an earlier post might help. pg 56 post 139.

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

Yeah, the salt is usually avoided, but I've also been told not to deplete your body from salt because you will blow up like a balloon once you have it.......maybe thats just for women though.....not sure, I just try to keep my salt low and not go crazy before I compete!

I was never a salt person to begin with...just can't handle food that's too salty. I much prefer to add pepper instead!

In any case, I am still doing very well...just happens to be that my maintenance is very steady...not gaining weight at all !!

[TACamaroSS]

Very well written Highlander, love the Camaro analogy.

[TAG UR IT]

Getting back into the swing of things after a week away from the gym...(not my call).

Did chest today and took some Jack3d to see how it would affect the workout. HOLY CRAP... I got 5 sets in and was like, I WANT MOAAARRRR....lol...then did set 6 at higher weights (for several workouts)

After the lifting, did the stair stepper for 20 min. Burned 1,470 calories in 1:58 min. God, that was GREAT!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Quote of the Day...thought this one was pretty funny!!

“The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck!”
~ Author Unknown

[Speedy1975]

Ok, I'm officially excited. BF showed 9.3% today confirming I'm single digits.

12/27/10 - 168.5 - 12.4%
1/10/11 - 166 - 12.1%
1/17/11 - 167 - 11.7%
1/24/11 - 167.5 - 12.2%
1/31/11 - 164.5 - 11.6%
2/7/11 - 163.5 - 11.2%
2/14/11 - 163 - 10.7%
2/21/11 - 165 - 11.2% (added back too many carbs - removed some also started thermogenic)
2/28/11 - 163.5 - 10.3%
3/7/11 - 163.5 - 10.6%
3/14/11 - 161 - 10.1% (carb pulse)
3/21/11 - 160 - 10.1% (carb pulse)
3/28/11 - 159.5 - 9.6% (carb pulse)
4/4/11 - 157 - 9.3% (carb pulse)

You guys remember I said I felt like crap last week. Well, I went home Friday night and had a Papa John's thin crust supreme pizza for dinner (carbs). Boom, I felt 100x better. I think I didn't pay close enough attention to how many carbs I ate last week and let them get too low. Also notice I dropped 2.5 lbs last week which is too much for one week.

I'm gonna watch the carbs a bit closer this week to make sure I'm getting enough. Workout today was rockin'.

I also ran a 11.79 at 121.89 in Orange Krush Saturday night. My goal has been 11.80s, so that helped put me in a good mood LOL.

Chest/Biceps
Incline Dumb Bell Press - 85/85/85 10/8/7
Flat Dumb Bell Press - 70/70/70 9/8/7
Cable Fly - 35/35/35 - 10/10/9
Incline Hammer Curl - 35/35/35 10/9/9
Incline Curl - 35/35/35 - 10/9/9
Cable finishing curl - 25/25/25/20/20 - 10/10/10/8/8

Time for another progress pick here soon I reckon. Pants are falling off, so that's a problem. I don't wanna have to buy new clothes.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Ok, I'm officially excited. BF showed 9.3% today confirming I'm single digits.

12/27/10 - 168.5 - 12.4%
1/10/11 - 166 - 12.1%
1/17/11 - 167 - 11.7%
1/24/11 - 167.5 - 12.2%
1/31/11 - 164.5 - 11.6%
2/7/11 - 163.5 - 11.2%
2/14/11 - 163 - 10.7%
2/21/11 - 165 - 11.2% (added back too many carbs - removed some also started thermogenic)
2/28/11 - 163.5 - 10.3%
3/7/11 - 163.5 - 10.6%
3/14/11 - 161 - 10.1% (carb pulse)
3/21/11 - 160 - 10.1% (carb pulse)
3/28/11 - 159.5 - 9.6% (carb pulse)
4/4/11 - 157 - 9.3% (carb pulse)

You guys remember I said I felt like crap last week. Well, I went home Friday night and had a Papa John's thin crust supreme pizza for dinner (carbs). Boom, I felt 100x better. I think I didn't pay close enough attention to how many carbs I ate last week and let them get too low. Also notice I dropped 2.5 lbs last week which is too much for one week.

I'm gonna watch the carbs a bit closer this week to make sure I'm getting enough. Workout today was rockin'.

I also ran a 11.79 at 121.89 in Orange Krush Saturday night. My goal has been 11.80s, so that helped put me in a good mood LOL.

Chest/Biceps
Incline Dumb Bell Press - 85/85/85 10/8/7
Flat Dumb Bell Press - 70/70/70 9/8/7
Cable Fly - 35/35/35 - 10/10/9
Incline Hammer Curl - 35/35/35 10/9/9
Incline Curl - 35/35/35 - 10/9/9
Cable finishing curl - 25/25/25/20/20 - 10/10/10/8/8

Time for another progress pick here soon I reckon. Pants are falling off, so that's a problem. I don't wanna have to buy new clothes.

great work. I have no more to add, that is how well you are doing!

[sugar'n'spice]

Still doing well....was gorgeous out yesterday, and was so thrilled to wear a spring jacket ! Can't wait for all the fresh veggies at the market! YUM!!

And, on a plus...the Camaro's are out,,,no more hibernation!

[Speedy1975]

^^^^ Cute!

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

great work. I have no more to add, that is how well you are doing!

Thanks man!

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

^^^^ Cute!

Thank you, I'm happy too with losing 29 lbs !

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

I was never a salt person to begin with...just can't handle food that's too salty. I much prefer to add pepper instead!

In any case, I am still doing very well...just happens to be that my maintenance is very steady...not gaining weight at all !!

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

Still doing well....was gorgeous out yesterday, and was so thrilled to wear a spring jacket ! Can't wait for all the fresh veggies at the market! YUM!!

And, on a plus...the Camaro's are out,,,no more hibernation!

You look awesome Joanne! Glad to see you've made this a lifestyle change!