Pool Party

jhawkin1 · 06-10-2009, 03:52 AM

I am currently cutting (or was) for quite some time. Recently (past week), I increased my training regime, with more cardio and weights more frequently. As a result, with the increased training, I increased my caloric intake. Before- I was on a protein/fat diet with carbs pre and post workout only. Now- I eat 3 to 4 meals of carbs so make sure I don't burn myself out with the increase in training. I have put on 4-5 pounds as a result but have only increased my caloric intake by 400-500 calories a day to compensate for the increased training. Could this just be mostly water weight with some fat?

I have a pool party come up in the next week and a half and want to be nice and non-juicy (not so much water in my system). When would be a good time to get back to the lower carb diet again and tone down the training? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

**IainDaniel** · 06-10-2009, 06:59 AM

Mostly likely water.

Carbs have an affinity to water.

jhawkin1 · 06-10-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Mostly likely water.

Carbs have an affinity to water.

Yeah, that's what I thought. I was thinking about going back to carbs only pre/post starting next week- one week to lose some of that water weight you think is sufficient timing?

Unreal · 06-10-2009, 09:32 AM

2-3 days before but normally you look flabbier without the glycogen. If you want to look hard/firm you want carbs.

jhawkin1 · 06-10-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

2-3 days before but normally you look flabbier without the glycogen. If you want to look hard/firm you want carbs.

Usually after my carb up, I look more jacked...but i've been eating carbs for an extended period of time, which i'm not used to, hence probably why I look a little flabby right now. I will start cutting out carbs, have my cheat meal and/or carb up right before the party- should do the trick!

nkira · 06-10-2009, 10:40 AM

I am no expert, but have you considered depletion workout? It's in Builts sig.

jhawkin1 · 06-10-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nkira

I am no expert, but have you considered depletion workout? It's in Builts sig.

That's a wonderful suggestion, thanks! Oh and your picture of Hulk is nice! Can you find one that clear and big of Batman for me!?

nkira · 06-10-2009, 12:40 PM

lol, sure! i'll pm it. Glad to be of help.

Thanks for the complements bro....

06-10-2009, 03:52 AM	#1
jhawkin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 496	Pool Party I am currently cutting (or was) for quite some time. Recently (past week), I increased my training regime, with more cardio and weights more frequently. As a result, with the increased training, I increased my caloric intake. Before- I was on a protein/fat diet with carbs pre and post workout only. Now- I eat 3 to 4 meals of carbs so make sure I don't burn myself out with the increase in training. I have put on 4-5 pounds as a result but have only increased my caloric intake by 400-500 calories a day to compensate for the increased training. Could this just be mostly water weight with some fat? I have a pool party come up in the next week and a half and want to be nice and non-juicy (not so much water in my system). When would be a good time to get back to the lower carb diet again and tone down the training? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Goal: 8% Body Fat, maintain majority of muscle mass New Years Resolution: Build up my lower body

06-10-2009, 06:59 AM	#2
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,524	Mostly likely water. Carbs have an affinity to water. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

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06-10-2009, 09:32 AM	#4
Unreal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 89	2-3 days before but normally you look flabbier without the glycogen. If you want to look hard/firm you want carbs.