It was tougher to stay motivated at first, but after a couple months I started to see results so that makes me want to continue going everyday. I actually look forward to it now.
I haven't tracked my weight at all. I actually may have put on a few pounds (muscle heavier than fat I guess). I took a before and after picture because I did a cycle of Anavar and wanted to see if I could see results. I can see noticeable growth in my chest, arms, and shoulders. Now I just want the abs to come in.
A lot of the weight loss is water weight. Don't expect to gain strength while doing keto. If you become fat-adapted, it might become easier though. Most people are addicted to carbs and sugar. Their bodies can't handle using fat for fuel, so they feel tired when they don't get any carbs. Fat adaptation can take a while, but it's a great attribute to have. Skipping a meal, eating low carb meal, etc. become a lot easier to handle.Originally Posted by StreetPharmacist
So I started the keto diet this week cause a NTer recommended it....
for anyone thats looking forward to trying it, here's what I have to say
I'm only 4 days in and I've dropped 5-6lbs (160 to 155), so I guess it's doing work since my diet has been very strict (high fat, little to no carbs)
but it's a struggle at the gym now....I can usually pump out 10-12 reps but now I can only do 6-8 before my body gives up or I have to lower the weights (this will probably affect me in the long run)
Well today was bench day and I almost killed myself. I've been benching 185 for a few weeks now easily (10-12 reps x 4 sets) but today when I got on the third set my body was dying and I nearly dropped the bar on myself so I had to drop 30lbs just to finish...
the entire time at the gym I just wasn't feeling motivated...and this was while I was on jack3d...I can't imagine what it would have been like without it
I hope it gets better next week
i suggest signing up for livestrong.com the myplate feature, counts calories and everything.... keeps me motivated. also tracks your fitness goals.Originally Posted by damnitzdom
Yo. So I've been fiddling with my diet lately and this is what I came up with. I'm not the biggest of counting calories and such so I guess it's give or take on the final amount. A general outline of sorts.
Final tally (give or take) is about 3000 calories, 80 grams of fat, and around 175 grams of protein. I weigh 140 and I'm 5'8. What do you guys think? What can I change or fine tune and whatnot. Also, is that an abundant amount of calories? Or should I try and eat foods with more?
plyometrics for bballOriginally Posted by Zyzz
gotta start hitting the gym for my legs
for a basketball player, my vert is embarrassing
What's your metabolism like? Are you doing cardio? The reason I ask is because 3000 calories at your weight seems like a bit too much however if you have a fast metabolism or you're doing cardio then 3000 calories should be fine. You dont want to be eating too much because you'll put on excess fat. Dont worry about sticking to a "meal plan", 90% of people dont bother sticking to them anyways. Just eat what you like, try to eat nutritious foods and and indulge every once in a while. Most of your food options look good though. You could try balancing out your first 3 meals of the day by adding a bit of the protein you plan on eating at night to the first 3 meals. 175g of protein is more than enough and dont listen to anyone that tells you that you need more than that at your weight.Originally Posted by damnitzdom
Yo. So I've been fiddling with my diet lately and this is what I came up with. I'm not the biggest of counting calories and such so I guess it's give or take on the final amount. A general outline of sorts.
Final tally (give or take) is about 3000 calories, 80 grams of fat, and around 175 grams of protein. I weigh 140 and I'm 5'8. What do you guys think? What can I change or fine tune and whatnot. Also, is that an abundant amount of calories? Or should I try and eat foods with more?
Feb 15 vs. April 7
7 Weeks on EC. Now cycling off of it. It definitely kept the cravings down, and I say this only because I am extremely hungry this week and its tough to not indulge.
A bit blurry but you get the picture...
The cravings/hunger after taking time off from EC can be brutal. I remember having days where the hunger was unbearable even after eating tons of food. Do you have any suggestions to keep the hunger/cravings under control when cycling off EC?
So I started the keto diet this week cause a NTer recommended it....
for anyone thats looking forward to trying it, here's what I have to say
I'm only 4 days in and I've dropped 5-6lbs (160 to 155), so I guess it's doing work since my diet has been very strict (high fat, little to no carbs)
but it's a struggle at the gym now....I can usually pump out 10-12 reps but now I can only do 6-8 before my body gives up or I have to lower the weights (this will probably affect me in the long run)
Well today was bench day and I almost killed myself. I've been benching 185 for a few weeks now easily (10-12 reps x 4 sets) but today when I got on the third set my body was dying and I nearly dropped the bar on myself so I had to drop 30lbs just to finish...
the entire time at the gym I just wasn't feeling motivated...and this was while I was on jack3d...I can't imagine what it would have been like without it
I hope it gets better next week
Just stick to it. The first 2 weeks of keto can be very tough but after that your energy levels improve and your workouts are just as good as they were when on a normal diet. There are times on keto when you feel extremely lethargic and foggy but eventually your body adjusts to it. I've only done keto once for over a month last year and I actually found it to be very easy. After a while you do not care about carbs anymore and the "carb up" days become a chore because you dont even feel like eating carbs. The bloating + heavy feeling after the carb up days are awful and make you hate carbs
