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Old 08-10-2007, 10:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
bad old man
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Default Cutting and Bulking

I've decided to try an experiment with my own diet. Since I see a lot of people that want to bulk up and loose fat at the same time I thought I'd try to make a diet plan that would work.

The idea is to change body composition, I'm going to be judging progress by body measurement, how I feel in the gym and last but not lease body weight which should stay about the same if I'm only changing composition.

I'm not getting real fancy with calorie count either. Mostly how i feel and general rules of thumb. something that can be easliy followed. Keep in mind I've been bulking for about 6 weeks. Gained a total of 12 pounds and had plenty of fat to shed at the start.

Here's the plan
Day 1: Low to no carbs, high protein restricted diet about 2500 calories
Day 2: Same
Day 3: Moderate carbs, high protein moderate diet 3000-3500 calories
Day 4: no restrictions plenty of carbs, high protein atleast 4,000-4500 calories
Day 5: same as day 4
Day 6: Same as day 4 and 5
Day 7: Same as day 3

Last week I lost 5 pounds through day 1 and 2 gained 2 pounds back through days 4,5,6. Strength stayed good and I was able to add weight or reps to my lifts. (Full body 2-3 times a week) Lost 1/2 inch around waste.

Starting week 2: Through day one so far and down two pounds for the week. I have an all day party at the office tomorrow so this weeks test will probably be tainted.

I'll keep a log of my progress for 6 weeks if anyone is interested. If all goes well I should end up with good fat loss and continued gains in the gym.

Sorry to be long winded, your thoughts are welcome
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