Why can't I lose this weight?

awhites1 · 08-17-2009, 01:57 PM

I'll try not to make this too long. Basically I was doing really great at the begging of this year, lost about 12 pounds from feb. going into mar. on a good diet that was 6 meals a day. typical lean protein w/ some veggies. Pretty low carb, maybe 30 to 40 grams a day.
Maintained that weight for a month then I wanted to step it up to the next level and start a bulking cycle to add some mass to the frame now. I went on an 8 week cycle of test for the first time and too make a long story cut it at the 7th week and never did a PCT. My energy dropped like crazy, I didn't work out for 3 weeks, irregular the past few.
I've finally the past 2 weeks got back to my old routine but I put that 10 lbs back on and an extra half inch on my waist. To top that off I've been inconsistent on my diet for the past month and half BUT the past two weeks i've been good. Even did lipo 6 for a week on a good diet last week, didn't lose a pound.

Help please, what happened to my metabolism?

**Prince** · 08-17-2009, 02:14 PM

post your diet in detail.

**IainDaniel** · 08-17-2009, 02:26 PM

What Prince said.

However it could be more then just your diet here. You did a cycle, and didn't run PCT.

awhites1 · 08-17-2009, 02:45 PM

About the PCT. It "disappeared" from my drawer back in may. So I quit taking it about 2 months ago. I figured I'ld be fine by now. Diet-
Breakfast: 4 egg whites, 1 egg. i cup of oatmeal cooked or a half a grapefruit
--------------------
10 am- a can of tuna and an apple or a one scoop of whey w/ 9 oz of milk
--------------------
12:30- one and half chicken breast and a cup of brocoli
--------------------
2:30/3- a 4-6 oz filet of salmon and a cup of brown rice
--------------------
5- one scoop of whey w/ 8 oz of milk
--------------------
6- dinner 1 day is 6 oz of steak /or/ 2 days a week salmon /or/ 2 days a week chicken breast.......and always w/ 2 cups of spinich uncooked w/ a teaspoon of dressing and a half a sweet potatoe.
**on my workout days I have one extra shake w/ 2 scoops of whey isopure brand protein and 3 to 4 bottles of water a day

My weight is 183. height 5'9'', waist is 38.5-39''. its been a couple of years since my last BF% was taken but im sure it has to be around 17-20%
I followed this diet almost perfect for two weeks and haven't lost a pound. I should have lost at least one or two by now

DocHoliday · 08-18-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awhites1

I'll try not to make this too long. Basically I was doing really great at the begging of this year, lost about 12 pounds from feb. going into mar. on a good diet that was 6 meals a day. typical lean protein w/ some veggies. Pretty low carb, maybe 30 to 40 grams a day.
Maintained that weight for a month then I wanted to step it up to the next level and start a bulking cycle to add some mass to the frame now. I went on an 8 week cycle of test for the first time and too make a long story cut it at the 7th week and never did a PCT. My energy dropped like crazy, I didn't work out for 3 weeks, irregular the past few.
I've finally the past 2 weeks got back to my old routine but I put that 10 lbs back on and an extra half inch on my waist. To top that off I've been inconsistent on my diet for the past month and half BUT the past two weeks i've been good. Even did lipo 6 for a week on a good diet last week, didn't lose a pound.

Help please, what happened to my metabolism?

Keto is only for VERY SHORT time periods. For the most part, never go below 85 grams/day or you won't be able to work out worth a crap! Every 4th day add a few hundred calories and go to 200 grams carbs as a refeed. You basically fried your metabolism.

m11 · 08-19-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHoliday

Keto is only for VERY SHORT time periods. For the most part, never go below 85 grams/day or you won't be able to work out worth a crap!

Many people are very comfortable in the keto state. Additionally, far fewer than 85g are needed pre-workout in order to maintain performance.

Where did the value of '85g' come from?

danzik17 · 08-19-2009, 12:18 AM

I'd ask one of the guys in the andro forum here what to do about your lack of PCT (first thing coming to mind: SEE A DOCTOR).

I'd get some stuff tested, specifically your test/free test levels to make sure that your boys are producing on their own still.

**IainDaniel** · 08-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHoliday

Keto is only for VERY SHORT time periods. For the most part, never go below 85 grams/day or you won't be able to work out worth a crap! Every 4th day add a few hundred calories and go to 200 grams carbs as a refeed. You basically fried your metabolism.

Please stop spouting crap.

awhites1 · 08-19-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHoliday

Keto is only for VERY SHORT time periods. For the most part, never go below 85 grams/day or you won't be able to work out worth a crap! Every 4th day add a few hundred calories and go to 200 grams carbs as a refeed. You basically fried your metabolism.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Please stop spouting crap.

well is that possible? i was on the low carb for ALONG time. a good couple of months to three months. came off the diet about the time i quit taking my test and just got freakin fat. put on like 12 lbs and got soft around the chest and midsection. two weeks back on it and working out regular and not the slightest improvement. i dont seem to be responding to anything

**Built** · 08-19-2009, 06:40 PM

In two months, no.

I was on keto for eight months and it didn't happen to me.

What calories were you running while on keto, and what were you running when you started gaining?

**IainDaniel** · 08-20-2009, 09:32 AM

Two weeks you are expecting to see miraculous improvements?

It took you time to put it on, it will take you time to take it off.

awhites1 · 08-20-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Built

In two months, no.

I was on keto for eight months and it didn't happen to me.

What calories were you running while on keto, and what were you running when you started gaining?

When I was on my gain but this was a few months back around 2500-3000 a day I guess. I say I guess b/c I wasn't calorie counting. Just ate a lot. The diet I listed above came out to: 1579 Calories 157 grams protein 169 grams carbs a day. I've been on this for two weeks and nothing. not a half inch off the waist or a pound of weight

awhites1 · 08-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Two weeks you are expecting to see miraculous improvements?

It took you time to put it on, it will take you time to take it off.

I realize that bro, I've been lifting for about a couple of years now and would like to think i've got the basics down. But i've never had this hard of a time losing weight, I never said I was looking for miraculous results. I would think a pound a week though is not unreasonable. Thats a damn strict diet and I pretty much said f it this week. I was hungry all the damn time and it wasn't working. Anyways, it's w/e im really starting to not care now

**Merkaba** · 08-21-2009, 01:48 AM

whats your height and weight now?

**Built** · 08-21-2009, 02:35 AM

awhites, have you had your thyroid checked lately?

awhites1 · 08-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkaba

whats your height and weight now?

5'9'' and 183 as of monday

awhites1 · 08-21-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Built

awhites, have you had your thyroid checked lately?

no but I guess that sounds like a good idea now that you mention it. I've never had great metabolism but I just have pretty much given up this week on dropping. i've never had a problem like this

08-17-2009, 01:57 PM	#1
awhites1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dallas area Posts: 81 Photos: 7	Why can't I lose this weight? I'll try not to make this too long. Basically I was doing really great at the begging of this year, lost about 12 pounds from feb. going into mar. on a good diet that was 6 meals a day. typical lean protein w/ some veggies. Pretty low carb, maybe 30 to 40 grams a day. Maintained that weight for a month then I wanted to step it up to the next level and start a bulking cycle to add some mass to the frame now. I went on an 8 week cycle of test for the first time and too make a long story cut it at the 7th week and never did a PCT. My energy dropped like crazy, I didn't work out for 3 weeks, irregular the past few. I've finally the past 2 weeks got back to my old routine but I put that 10 lbs back on and an extra half inch on my waist. To top that off I've been inconsistent on my diet for the past month and half BUT the past two weeks i've been good. Even did lipo 6 for a week on a good diet last week, didn't lose a pound. Help please, what happened to my metabolism?

08-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
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08-17-2009, 02:26 PM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	What Prince said. However it could be more then just your diet here. You did a cycle, and didn't run PCT. 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

08-19-2009, 12:18 AM	#7
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,073	I'd ask one of the guys in the andro forum here what to do about your lack of PCT (first thing coming to mind: SEE A DOCTOR). I'd get some stuff tested, specifically your test/free test levels to make sure that your boys are producing on their own still. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

08-19-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	In two months, no. I was on keto for eight months and it didn't happen to me. What calories were you running while on keto, and what were you running when you started gaining? Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

08-17-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
awhites1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dallas area Posts: 81 Photos: 7	About the PCT. It "disappeared" from my drawer back in may. So I quit taking it about 2 months ago. I figured I'ld be fine by now. Diet- Breakfast: 4 egg whites, 1 egg. i cup of oatmeal cooked or a half a grapefruit -------------------- 10 am- a can of tuna and an apple or a one scoop of whey w/ 9 oz of milk -------------------- 12:30- one and half chicken breast and a cup of brocoli -------------------- 2:30/3- a 4-6 oz filet of salmon and a cup of brown rice -------------------- 5- one scoop of whey w/ 8 oz of milk -------------------- 6- dinner 1 day is 6 oz of steak /or/ 2 days a week salmon /or/ 2 days a week chicken breast.......and always w/ 2 cups of spinich uncooked w/ a teaspoon of dressing and a half a sweet potatoe. **on my workout days I have one extra shake w/ 2 scoops of whey isopure brand protein and 3 to 4 bottles of water a day My weight is 183. height 5'9'', waist is 38.5-39''. its been a couple of years since my last BF% was taken but im sure it has to be around 17-20% I followed this diet almost perfect for two weeks and haven't lost a pound. I should have lost at least one or two by now

08-20-2009, 09:32 AM	#11
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Two weeks you are expecting to see miraculous improvements? It took you time to put it on, it will take you time to take it off. 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

08-21-2009, 01:48 AM	#14
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	whats your height and weight now? Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

08-21-2009, 02:35 AM	#15
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	awhites, have you had your thyroid checked lately? Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

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