BACKLOADING CARBS

[convictmuscle]

UPDATE

I've been strict on the diet below and have received enough positive results to continue on without consuming carbs during the day pre workout. I'm sure I will hit a wall eventually and need to introduce carbs throughout the day again at some point. I'm not fading away yet and still losing BF



Protein = 277
Carbs = 135
Fat = 49
Cals = 2137

Meal 1: 5:30am - protein shake

Meal 2: 8am – 1 can of spicy tuna and 1 whole hard boiled egg

Meal 3: 9am - SAME AS MEAL 2

Meal 4: Noon – 1 chicken breast and mixed veggies

Meal 5: 3 – 4pm SAME AS MEAL 2 and 3

Meal 6: 5:30pm - SAME AS MEAL 4

WORKOUT: 7pm

PWO supps: 8:30pm – ISOLATE and Vitargo


Meal 7: 9:30pm - Chicken breast and 2 cups of rice with hot sauce

I also snack on almonds between meals 2 and 6

[convictmuscle]

Thanks for your help and quick responses B!

[Bouncer]

I'm planning on staying on this exact diet with NO cheat meals for min of 30 days at that point I can reevaluate. Should I add some fish caps in the first half of the day? Does it matter that much?

The goal is to get out of bf double digits and into single digits over the course of the summer. 14% cut in half? am I nuts? Too aggressive of a goal?

Fish caps should be a part of anyone's regimen so yes.

Yes, a 7% drop in bf% over the course of summer is doable but if you are natural you can expect to lose a good bit of muscle especially trying to get down to 7-8%. I don't remember you ever talking about AAS. If you are natty I would aim for 10%bf, not lower.

[convictmuscle]

I've been doing this for only a week now but I can see improvements. I'm planning on staying on this exact diet with NO cheat meals for min of 30 days at that point I can reevaluate. Should I add some fish caps in the first half of the day? Does it matter that much?

The goal is to get out of bf double digits and into single digits over the course of the summer. 14% cut in half? am I nuts? Too aggressive of a goal?

[Bouncer]

Total numbers for the day as of recent are:

Protein = 277
Carbs = 135
Fat = 49
Cals = 2137

How long have you been consistently doing this? What has your progress been? If you are seeing slow and steady improvements then you are on the right track. Soon as you hit a wall, add or decrease the cals by 200 per day. People make the mistake of making big changes to fast, this is a huge mistake.

[convictmuscle]

I weight train heavy and hard religiously 5 days a week. I'm just starting to introduce 30 min of cardio post weight training. I will also do 30 - 40 min cardio on my weight training off days.

[convictmuscle]

Total numbers for the day as of recent are:

Protein = 277
Carbs = 135
Fat = 49
Cals = 2137

Meal 1: 5:30am - protein shake

Meal 2: 8am – 1 can of spicy tuna and 1 whole hard boiled egg

Meal 3: 9am - SAME AS MEAL 2

Meal 4: Noon – 1 chicken breast and mixed veggies

Meal 5: 3 – 4pm SAME AS MEAL 2 and 3

Meal 6: 5:30pm - SAME AS MEAL 4

WORKOUT: 7pm

PWO supps: 8:30pm – ISOLATE and Vitargo


Meal 7: 9:30pm - Chicken breast and 2 cups of rice with hot sauce

I also snack on almonds between meals 2 and 6

Goal is to cut bf in half and hold as much muscle mass as possible of course.

[Bouncer]

Regarding the diet above, maybe I can cut the carbs with the exception of PWO and add some more fats throughout the day (Fish caps)for this experiment. A few more chicken breast wouldn't hurt either.

Do you have a breakdown of the numbers in your diet? How much protein/carbs/fats? Total cals? Can't be lazy with it and guess. You need to have a firm idea of what you are taking in so you can adjust up or down depending on the goal. Its easy to manipulate your body when you have a firm understanding of what you are putting into it. Take the time to figure out your numbers and post them.

[convictmuscle]

I hear ya B. Consistency is key. I'm 100% consistent with the diet above with the exception of 1 cheat meal a week.

I won't have a problem with sticking to this as I'm dedicated to learning what my body reacts best too.

However, I would prefer to start with the high fat, low carb diet first. I seem to put on weight easily but staying lean (single digits) has always been difficult as an adult.

Regarding the diet above, maybe I can cut the carbs with the exception of PWO and add some more fats throughout the day (Fish caps)for this experiment. A few more chicken breast wouldn't hurt either.

[Bouncer]

How seriously have you experimented with both diet types? I am talking consistency here. Same meals, same times, all day everyday, no cheat meals for a month. That is the only way you will be able to truly determine wtf is going on.

Instead of sending your pic to someone who may or may not have a clue, I would suggest you take a look at this and guesstimate yourself.

[convictmuscle]

Can't PM pics?? or am I just an idiot??

[convictmuscle]

I'll PM you a pic...let me know what you think I'm at.

BTW...I'm not easily offended so don't hold back! lol

[convictmuscle]

I'm not exactly sure as I don't trust the bf scales and haven't tried the calipers. I usually just go by what I see in the mirror. I'd say I'm still double digits, 12% maybe? Top abs are coming in

[jack tors]

What's your bf %

[convictmuscle]

I've actually experimented with both and unfortunately I believe when it comes to getting lean I'm better with less carbs and higher fats. Which sucks cause I love the carbs.