fitness people- who is still making progress?

webleedorange619 said:
What exactly do you do during a 4 week carb cycle ?
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MONDAY- 200 GRAMS CARBS and without a doubt based timing during the day.
wake to 1200pm- simple, complex and fiberous.
12-6-complex and fiberous
6-bedtime( around 10pm) fiberous carbs only

I break up all my carbs this way throughout the day. on my HIGH carbs days such as day one I do NO cardio.

Tuesday-100 grams carbs-cardio 45min
Wednesday-50 grams carbs-cardio 45 min
Thursday-25 grams carbs-cardio 45 min
Friday-0 grams carbs-cardio 1 hr


REPEAT from monday again.

On my low carb days i do increase protein and fat intake.

OK...you will see after 2-3 weeks WHY i do this 4 weeks then back off...
 
Birdie2000 said:
Any suggestions on ways to naturally help testosterone? I noticed some of the same symptoms (I'm also 27) and got tested and I'm a "low normal" but still technically normal. Anything I can do to help myself out?
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Do you eat any red meat? Increasing test naturally is simple as eating naturally occuring foods that contain cholesterol such as whole eggs. Are you eating healthy fats and staying away from fried foods? ALSO add fiber to your diet...

my offseason M-F diet
Breakfast: 4 large whole eggs, 1 packet cream of wheat (instant), 1/2 avocado

Morning Snack: 8 oz. container low-fat fruit yogurt, 1 banana, 1 oz. mixed nuts

Lunch: 4 oz. turkey deli meat, 2 slices ezkiel bread, 1/2 avocado or sub.

Pre-workout Snack: 1 scoop whey protein (in water), 2 slices ezkiel bread, 1 Tbsp. natty peanut butter

Post-workout Snack: 1 scoop whey protein (in water), 1/3 cup dextrose or sugar (gatorade sipped during training with creatine)

Dinner: 6 oz. top sirloin steak, 1 cup cooked white rice, 1 cup cooked cauliflower

Evening Snack: 8 oz. cottage cheese, 1 packet cream of wheat (instant), 1 oz. mixed nuts

Totals: 3,369 calories, 197 g protein, 398 g carbs, 111 g fat
 
I eat a good amount of red meat, cheese, bread, and foods full of cholesterol, but I also do consume a fair amount of sugar and while I try to stay away from fried foods I do enjoy fried chicken about once a week. I eat almost exclusively carbs/protein. I'm skinny and for some reason my body can handle all that without gaining a bunch of weight (6'2", 160-165lbs). I could probably stand to add some fiber, and lord knows I don't eat nearly enough fruits/veggies.

What are some good examples of healthy fats vs. bad fats?

Thanks for the suggestions!
 
LITTLEMAGS said:
MONDAY- 200 GRAMS CARBS and without a doubt based timing during the day.
wake to 1200pm- simple, complex and fiberous.
12-6-complex and fiberous
6-bedtime( around 10pm) fiberous carbs only

I break up all my carbs this way throughout the day. on my HIGH carbs days such as day one I do NO cardio.

Tuesday-100 grams carbs-cardio 45min
Wednesday-50 grams carbs-cardio 45 min
Thursday-25 grams carbs-cardio 45 min
Friday-0 grams carbs-cardio 1 hr


REPEAT from monday again.

On my low carb days i do increase protein and fat intake.

OK...you will see after 2-3 weeks WHY i do this 4 weeks then back off...
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Thanks, Ill have to ease my self into this, right now trying to cut out all junk food and other stuff. Eating alot of carbs in the form of fruit tho. Did you have a link about the Simple/complex/fiber carbs?

Thanks for the info. If I do this I will be pretty cranky on Fridays LOL.
 
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Don't forget your veggies my friends. A close friend's brother collapsed from pain while at work. Hospital did tests ect....they basically said his colon had serious problems and they knew he didn't eat veggies. He didn't deny it. His whole life he was a meat and potato guy. He's in his 50's, looks to be in great shape, (skinny that is, which doesn't mean anything) I doubt he excersized.


This is the same thing that happened to Brock Lesnar. He had stickly high protein high carb and no veggies, no fiber. I don't think full details were ever released but in an interview, Brock briefly brushed over his sickness and said "Eat your veggies".
 
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SVT32VDOHC said:
Don't forget your veggies my friends. A close friend's brother collapsed from pain while at work. Hospital did tests ect....they basically said his colon had serious problems and they knew he didn't eat veggies. He didn't deny it. His whole life he was a meat and potato guy. He's in his 50's, looks to be in great shape, (skinny that is, which doesn't mean anything) I doubt he excersized.
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without a doubt....I eat A LOT OF VEGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love peppers...and when I eat eggs they usually have green chile's on them.
 
webleedorange619 said:
Thanks, Ill have to ease my self into this, right now trying to cut out all junk food and other stuff. Eating alot of carbs in the form of fruit tho. Did you have a link about the Simple/complex/fiber carbs?

Thanks for the info. If I do this I will be pretty cranky on Fridays LOL.
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I dont a have a link specific BUT do search and you can start to see a quick difference between them.

Simple is sugar based carbs (fruits)
Complex is oats, rice (wheat), beans,
Fiberous is pretty much vegtables..broccoli, etc.
 
Birdie2000 said:
I eat a good amount of red meat, cheese, bread, and foods full of cholesterol, but I also do consume a fair amount of sugar and while I try to stay away from fried foods I do enjoy fried chicken about once a week. I eat almost exclusively carbs/protein. I'm skinny and for some reason my body can handle all that without gaining a bunch of weight (6'2", 160-165lbs). I could probably stand to add some fiber, and lord knows I don't eat nearly enough fruits/veggies.
What are some good examples of healthy fats vs. bad fats?

here is a quick reference: If you don’t know how to choose the healthy fats you should know that there are two main categories: monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. Using these 2 types of fats you can be sure that you will not have any medical problems with your heart, which means that you will prevent heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats are those fats that are having Omega 3 that is benefic for someone’s heart. It also helps people to maintain a normal level of heartbeats. Monounsaturated healthy fats are represented by olive oil, avocados, peanut oil and of course, by nuts. Polyunsaturated fats are represented by sunflower oil, corn oil and soy oil. When it comes about foods with high quantities of Omega 3, you should know that you can find them in salmon, herring, sardines, flax oil and walnuts.

BAD FATS- the worse is man made...

Thanks for the suggestions!
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bad fats


High fat foods that are bad for you.
Saturated fats.
Studies have shown that diets high in saturated fats increase the risk of hart disease.
They also increase the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood.
Products that are high in saturated fats are.

- Butter

- Ice cream (contains milkfat)

- Cheese

- Chicken fat

- Meat fat

- Palm oil

- Coconut oil - Beef

- Lamb

- Pork

- Veal

A lot of animal products contain saturated fats and in some cases foods from plants.

Trans fats.
Just like saturated fats there is a relationship between trans fats and bad cholesterol level.
Products that contain trans fats are.

- Some margarines

- Cookies

- Crackers

- Snack foods

- Shortening

- Doughnuts

- Cake

- Frozen foods

- Potato chips

- Candy
 
LITTLEMAGS said:
without a doubt....I eat A LOT OF VEGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love peppers...and when I eat eggs they usually have green chile's on them.
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Peppers are awesome. I buy all 4 colors, cut, mix them up with a small amount of quality olive/veggie oil and grill em up.

Question for you. Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Do you need both? Some products I buy have both, some have only soluble. I've had some stomach issues with certain foods and I read that I should stay away from insoluble fiber. Any input appreciated.
 
SVT32VDOHC said:
Peppers are awesome. I buy all 4 colors, cut, mix them up with a small amount of quality olive/veggie oil and grill em up.

Question for you. Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Do you need both? Some products I buy have both, some have only soluble. I've had some stomach issues with certain foods and I read that I should stay away from insoluble fiber. Any input appreciated.
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ummm....to be honest. I stay away from fiber drinks and stick to more of whole food kinds.
 
BTW guys/gals...Iam no Guru for sure...but I have been bodybuilding since I was 16 and Iam 39 now. Been at this a long time and do know a lot of things. NOT everything but more than a common "trainer". If anyone has questions I more than willing to give MY advice and if i dont know the answer I can direct you to people that can help. I dont even do my own contest dieting anymore. It isnt that I dont know what to do but it is just one thing out of my hands and dont have to worry about it anymore. I let other guys that I trust do it.
 
LITTLEMAGS said:
ummm....to be honest. I stay away from fiber drinks and stick to more of whole food kinds.
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I'm not talking about fiber drinks. I bought a loaf of bread the other day that had both, and the week before that, the bread only had soluble. I get all my fiber from whole foods, veggies ect... Just wondering if you knew if both were needed for our bodies.
 
SVT32VDOHC said:
I'm not talking about fiber drinks. I bought a loaf of bread the other day that had both, and the week before that, the bread only had soluble. I get all my fiber from whole foods, veggies ect... Just wondering if you knew if both were needed for our bodies.
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ohhhhh....honestly i not 100% sure. I have always just looked at fiber...never really thought about the differences.
 
LITTLEMAGS said:
Do you eat any red meat? Increasing test naturally is simple as eating naturally occuring foods that contain cholesterol such as whole eggs. Are you eating healthy fats and staying away from fried foods? ALSO add fiber to your diet...

my offseason M-F diet
Breakfast: 4 large whole eggs, 1 packet cream of wheat (instant), 1/2 avocado

Morning Snack: 8 oz. container low-fat fruit yogurt, 1 banana, 1 oz. mixed nuts

Lunch: 4 oz. turkey deli meat, 2 slices ezkiel bread, 1/2 avocado or sub.

Pre-workout Snack: 1 scoop whey protein (in water), 2 slices ezkiel bread, 1 Tbsp. natty peanut butter

Post-workout Snack: 1 scoop whey protein (in water), 1/3 cup dextrose or sugar (gatorade sipped during training with creatine)

Dinner: 6 oz. top sirloin steak, 1 cup cooked white rice, 1 cup cooked cauliflower

Evening Snack: 8 oz. cottage cheese, 1 packet cream of wheat (instant), 1 oz. mixed nuts

Totals: 3,369 calories, 197 g protein, 398 g carbs, 111 g fat
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Even though this is your offseason diet, I'm glad to see my protein and carb levels aren't out of whack like I thought they were. Lol. I would imagine the extra fat during this period is to free up some natural testosterone and ensure your body is anabolic?
 
PaxNovi 5.0 said:
Even though this is your offseason diet, I'm glad to see my protein and carb levels aren't out of whack like I thought they were. Lol. I would imagine the extra fat during this period is to free up some natural testosterone and ensure your body is anabolic?
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exactly! BUT if Iam totally honest...i do have a little help as well
 
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