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05-12-2007, 02:47 PM #1
cutting diet, no energy when i workout!
right now im cutting and im doing quite well, started @238 and im down to 206 right now.i just lowered my cals to compensate for what ive lost and also to keep the fat loss going, so now im eating;
non workout days;prots/228- fats/50- carbs/123- cals/1842
workout days;prots/264- fats/52 -carbs/202 -cals/2326
anyway i feel DEAD! no energy and my strength has started to decrease, so is this just part of the game of cutting or is there something i can do to help the situation.im not stopping till i see ab cuts and then ill be ready for a clean
bulk anyway help if u can or tell me to buck up and shut the f*** up!Last edited by bpm1; 05-15-2007 at 06:21 PM.
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lookin at your profile..your food intake is low (even for cutting) for someone of your stats... my stats are similar to yours and i was cutting on 2700 kcals last time...that would explain your lack of energy i would say...
Last edited by InsaneInTheMembrane; 05-13-2007 at 09:44 AM.
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05-13-2007, 04:39 PM #3Originally Posted by InsaneInTheMembrane
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Using a weight scale is actually very inaccurate when you are trying to measure fat loss during a cycle. You need to invest in a caliper to measure body fat or if not, a measuring tape to measure your waist. Other than that, use a mirror to see your progress. Don't worry what the scale says...water fluctuations can have you yo-yoing up and down 2-4lbs week to week...use the scale sparingly, once a week, same day same time (for example every monday morning) to get the most consistent read-out.
secondly, don't try to "hasten" fat loss bro...losing more than 2lbs of fat per week is unwise because u would be sacrificing muscle as well...slow and steady is the name of the game! As long as you eat clean, do regular cardio and cut at a healthy 2600-2800 kcal range (for your stats), you should be gold.
Post your diet plan so we all can help u tweak it... we're here to help (include meal to meal breakdown, macros and stats)
cheers
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05-14-2007, 06:18 PM #5Originally Posted by InsaneInTheMembrane
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If you have no energy. Just a thought now, instead of changing your diet. How bout some Amplify 02? or caffeine pills?
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05-14-2007, 08:53 PM #7Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx
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05-15-2007, 11:50 AM #8
Did 1b-dmfkr start having you cycle carbs?
also id do a baseline of 300 grams of pro everyday, Your essential fats are prob to low too.
I usually do like 2-3 high carbs days then do one low carb day and repeat, keeps metabolizm stoked higher and keeps you from getting to full.
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05-15-2007, 01:16 PM #9Originally Posted by MFT81
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05-15-2007, 01:56 PM #10
this is when i start using caffeine and ephedrine. sugar free energy drinks work well also, i really like dynamatize liquid speed.
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05-15-2007, 04:54 PM #11
how much cardio and weight training you doing?
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05-15-2007, 05:28 PM #12Originally Posted by collar
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05-15-2007, 06:00 PM #13
I didn't write his diet.. I'd never have anyone drop to 50carbs/day..
There is no point in this. It has more to do with total calorie consumption IMO.
Agreed 2300calories/day is too low and you will probably slow your metabolism by doing this. Add 100carbs/day back into your diet and you should be o.k.Last edited by IBdmfkr; 05-15-2007 at 06:05 PM.
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05-15-2007, 06:01 PM #14
My job is extremely high on the physical demand... but nothing substitutes cardio man. I work on planes and all i do is lug heavy shit around all day up and down ladders and i am dripping by the end of the day.
45 minutes of cardio EOD or ED if you prefer... at 70% max heart rate. For me this is a fast walk.
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05-15-2007, 06:19 PM #15Originally Posted by I**mfkr
Last edited by bpm1; 05-15-2007 at 06:23 PM.
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05-15-2007, 10:00 PM #16
Ahh I see, carbs are around 200g/day.
Yea stick to what you originally PM'd to me or something similar.. you have to take it slow and steady, you were quite a bit overweight so you gotta understand it will take some time to get into great condition.
Keep at it and update us on how things are going.
Jack your protein back up, spread your meals out and eat whole-healthy foods in the right combinations, you can't go wrong.-B D
DO NOT ASK FOR A SOURCE, NONE SHALL BE GIVEN.
If asking cycle advice Post up Stats/previous cycle experience/goals!
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05-15-2007, 11:17 PM #17
then that explain it. your work is very physical.
lift the carbs up just abit see how you feel
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05-16-2007, 07:54 AM #18
There are many ways to assess how many calories your body needs. Some are only used in hospital settings due to the cost and the equipment used. Regression equations are practical methods which are commonly used in clinical and training settings to estimate daily energy requirements.
Equation (Body Weight in KG):.................................Activity Factor
Males, 18-30 years old: REE=(15.3 x BW) + 679..........1.6-2.4
Males, 30-60 years old: REE=(11.6 x BW) + 870..........1.6-2.4
The above equation is the Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) Calculations and Activity Factors from a World Health Organization report. The activity factor changes daily based on the intensity of your workouts. On light days or days without workouts, you should use a low activity factor. On days where you are working hard and expending a lot of energy, you should be on the high end of the activity factor.
So an example: A male triathlete, age 30 that weighs 80KG.
REE=(15.3 x 80) + 679 = 1903.
1903 x 1.6 = 3045
1903 x 2.4 = 4567
So, on days when he has low intensity workouts, he should consume around 3050-3500 calories. On days when he does long, intense workouts, he wants to consume around 4200-4600 calories.
*Remember, the above formula is an estimate. Everyone is different and one formula will not work for all athletes. It is a good place to start. Pay attention to your body, and tweak your calories as needed. Also, the above formula is used for energy balance, meaning energy intake is equal to energy expenditure. If your goal is to lose weight, you should try to attain an energy deficit of around 500-1000 calories a day via exercise and calorie restriction. If your goal is to gain weight, a mere 300-500 extra calories should provide for a weight gain rate of 1/2 to 1 pound per week. Remember, you can eat a lot more, but instead of putting on lean muscle mass, you'll be putting on pounds of fat.
(PS: Why can we not use spaces to line up everything nice and neat? That gets annoying)Last edited by max2extreme; 05-16-2007 at 07:59 AM.
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05-16-2007, 04:27 PM #19Originally Posted by I**mfkr
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05-16-2007, 04:51 PM #20
great work man....this is where you become a man...its GRUELING at this point... stick with it & listen to the good advice these guys are giving. I B D knows what works... keep up the hard work bro..
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05-16-2007, 09:19 PM #21
going by weight is tricky... you really need to find your bf percentage.
Abs dont start showing on an average person until around 10-12%... how ever, I do know of a few people with 15% bf with abs.
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05-16-2007, 09:47 PM #22Originally Posted by getnjakked
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05-16-2007, 09:49 PM #23Originally Posted by RoadToRecovery
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05-16-2007, 10:27 PM #24
Keep it up and take it slow.. the lower your bodyfat gets the longer it takes, plus your body has probably never seen under 10% so it will be a challenge the first time around, after this it'll be a cinch.
At 8% start your Lean bulk IMO. Give it another 4-6wks of dieting and you'll be very close.
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