Hey all, after quite a bit of researching on how the body works, and how different diets worked (Most of which are often debated and controversial) I have tried to formulate my own Diet plan based on a mix of diet strategies.
What I've been trying to do is mon-friday keep my calories very low. (800 or less) using meal replacement shakes and Avoiding Carbs/Sugar etc. And exercising Every morning, 1 break each week (1 day Rowing machine and leg work outs, next day upper body free weights and abs)
On the weekend trying to boost Carbs and Calorie intake With Starchy vegies and Chicken/Tuna. I have heard of this technique to put the body into a muscle building heaven (Carb cycling) so I increase the intensity of my work outs.
What I'm not sure of is how this is effecting my ketosis state, and if it could be tweaked.
My starting Weight about 3 - 4 weeks ago was about 136-137 kg, I am now around 126 kg with a bit of extra muscle
Is there a more efficient way of Keeping my muscle growth, and losing weight at the same time? I am not sure how an extra protein shake or supplement around work outs would effect the VLCD plan (ketosis)
I am 6'4", and with my frame I think I'll only get to 110 kg. Hoping to do that in the next 2 months.
Thanks for any opinions or advice in advance
I would ask this in the ask TF staff section so you get the professional answer you need
i might just do that thanks. Only just signed up so don't know my way around yet.
my pleasure and Welcome aboard
BigSteve (30/09/2009)
Hey all, after quite a bit of researching on how the body works, and how different diets worked (Most of which are often debated and controversial) I have tried to formulate my own Diet plan based on a mix of diet strategies.
What I've been trying to do is mon-friday keep my calories very low. (800 or less) using meal replacement shakes and Avoiding Carbs/Sugar etc. And exercising Every morning, 1 break each week (1 day Rowing machine and leg work outs, next day upper body free weights and abs)
On the weekend trying to boost Carbs and Calorie intake With Starchy vegies and Chicken/Tuna. I have heard of this technique to put the body into a muscle building heaven (Carb cycling) so I increase the intensity of my work outs.
What I'm not sure of is how this is effecting my ketosis state, and if it could be tweaked.
My starting Weight about 3 - 4 weeks ago was about 136-137 kg, I am now around 126 kg with a bit of extra muscle
Is there a more efficient way of Keeping my muscle growth, and losing weight at the same time? I am not sure how an extra protein shake or supplement around work outs would effect the VLCD plan (ketosis)
I am 6'4", and with my frame I think I'll only get to 110 kg. Hoping to do that in the next 2 months.
Thanks for any opinions or advice in advance
What you are doing is the principle behind the bodytrim program:
They believe that limiting foods (energy and carbs) for 6 days and on the 7th day is a free day (well almost - you still eat one meal as per the program and the other two are free meals. Within reason, you soon learn not to go overboard).