Quote Originally Posted by helmet_yeah View Post
Switching from the typical American diet, I went to a clean low carb diet during September 2006. Lots of protein, low carbs, no junk, no fried foods, carbs come only from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. I had become quite overtrained by the time I hit 15% and my metabolism had slowed down. So you can say I increased my carbs over the last several months to restore my metabolism and I actually slacked during this last week over the year because I know next year I will be strict again. I don't do cardio. I never did. Pretty much, I lost all that weight from heavy lifting and eating right.
As for my plan for next year, I'm thinking of a change up. I was doing heavy weight training sessions 3 times per week over this past year; but I don't think I was getting enough upper body work and I was probably overtraining my lower back. For 2008, I might try a 5 day workout plan that covers the whole body better, less work on the lower back, more upper body work, and pretty much each body part once per week; you know, working each muscle more thoroughly; I was doing more strength training as opposed to the typical bodybuilding style where you really want to try to work each muscle very hard. So I think that might help because I am doing more overall work, stimulating each muscle more, yet giving my lower back the time it needs to recuperate.
As for Clen, I never red much about it. But that is why I am here. I want to get some opinions on things like this. I understand that different illegal drugs can be very affective and safe if one uses them properly and doesn't abuse them. Since I loved training naturally over the years and am not actually looking to be a freak or do bodybuilding contests and among other reasons I am trying to avoid such drug use and continue to do things naturally, but it's just so darn frustrating when you are ready to get the last 10-15 lbs off and your metabolism crashes. It just sucks! So what I mean is, I want to avoid it if I can, but it is very tempting. And I might even do it if I have to.
i bet you can eat more carbs than what you were taking in, i take in 200-250grams when getting ready for a show but they are only oats, brown rice, and red skinned or sweet potatoes. lay out your diet and i'll be happy to tell you if you need to change anything. as for cardio, bro you need to do something to get that heart rate up.