Thread: Weight loss.

What are your maintenance cals? I presume it's around 3000?

Also, you're welcome to eat fewer meals if you find it more comfortable than the seven that you're eating now.

Originally Posted by Marat

What are your maintenance cals? I presume it's around 3000?

Also, you're welcome to eat fewer meals if you find it more comfortable than the seven that you're eating now.

Sorry did i miss that one.
Yes 3000.
Id rather eat more often.
But do you think the diet is OK or should I change anything.

Any more advise.

When I cut I'm at 1750 cal and 5 day a week workout...cardio and high rep low weight.
I'm 6ft 210 and currently 18%

I would cut the coconut oil and PB - IMO

Originally Posted by Kagigi

When I cut I'm at 1750 cal and 5 day a week workout...cardio and high rep low weight.
I'm 6ft 210 and currently 18%

I would cut the coconut oil and PB - IMO

Thanks dude,

I thought coconut oil was a good fat and good to have. PB yes I agree, I will cut it out.

I would say cut PB,bread(toast) ,the egg yellows forsure and even the banana. jus my 2 cents .

not to steal the thread, but explinations of why certain things should be cut would be awsome, im all ears in these threads, and the info will help steer people to better alternatives instead of maybe picking somthing that is different but just as bad...

Originally Posted by Kagigi

When I cut I'm at 1750 cal and 5 day a week workout...cardio and high rep low weight.
I'm 6ft 210 and currently 18%

You think high-reps with low weight and a ton of cardio on a very low calorie diet is a good way to cut? Really?

Originally Posted by Kagigi

I would cut the coconut oil and PB - IMO

Why? These are both healthy fats!

Originally Posted by joboco

Thanks dude,

I thought coconut oil was a good fat and good to have. PB yes I agree, I will cut it out.

They're both good. Nothing to worry about with either.

Originally Posted by gamma

I would say cut PB,bread(toast) ,the egg yellows forsure and even the banana. jus my 2 cents .

And again, why? What's special about PB, bread, and egg yolks that makes them inappropriate for cutting? Egg yolks are good for you.

Originally Posted by RedWindsor

not to steal the thread, but explinations of why certain things should be cut would be awsome, im all ears in these threads, and the info will help steer people to better alternatives instead of maybe picking somthing that is different but just as bad...

Exactly. To the OP, please read the homework 1 link in my sig - you'll probably find the answers to a lot of your questions in there.

I knew the flames were coming on that post. Yes that cutting style works for me at high bodyfat, not saying for everyone, every time or lower body fat.

All good fats agreed, just alot of cals in them.

Kagigi, perhaps you misunderstood. I didn't suggest it wouldn't work - it does, and well - for weight-loss. While significantly over-fat, pretty much anything that increases the deficit will work. But by ditching the fats, you're doing little to support endocrine function and by only training light weights, you're doing little to retain muscle. The leaner you get, the more problematic this will become.

My .02 CDN

Thank you for your reply,s.

When dropping fat I always train heavy.

I was just wondering if the fat/carb/protein balance was OK. My intention is to run low carb Sunday to Friday and eat more carbs on Saturday.

Seems like a good plan to me. Pay attention to your appetite. You may find (as many do) that as you lean out, you do better eating larger meals less frequently.

Thanks Built, I can always rely on you.

Originally Posted by Built

Kagigi, perhaps you misunderstood. I didn't suggest it wouldn't work - it does, and well - for weight-loss. While significantly over-fat, pretty much anything that increases the deficit will work. But by ditching the fats, you're doing little to support endocrine function and by only training light weights, you're doing little to retain muscle. The leaner you get, the more problematic this will become.

My .02 CDN

Agreed..btw I eat solid coconut oil out of the jar with a spoon...yum.

I do too, unless I'm having scrambled egg then it goes in the eggs.

Just an update on diet. Iv changed a few thing round a bit.

Meal: 1 = 4 boiled/scrambled egg, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Meal: 2 = Whey protein shake 40g.

Meal: 3 = 100g chicken, salad, cup of green tea.

Meal: 4 = 129g of tinned tuna,onion, 1 table spoon low fat mayonnaise, 2 cloves raw garlic.

Meal: 5 pre workout = 4 boiled eggs.

Post workout whey protein 60g, 30g oats, 300ml skimmed milk.

Meal: 6 = 300g low fat cottage cheese, 3 spoons of peanut butter.

On none training day's I miss out the 30g oats and increase protein, but dont go above 2,200 cals for the day.

Fats: = 96.8g
Carbs: = 64.8g
Protein: = 255.8g
Total cals: = 2,172

Using this + 30-45 minutes on none training days first thing in a morning on an empty stomach, I have lost 5lb 1st week, water?
and 2.5lb week 2.
Weight now is 245lb.

Originally Posted by joboco

Just an update on diet. Iv changed a few thing round a bit.

Meal: 1 = 4 boiled/scrambled egg, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Meal: 2 = Whey protein shake 40g.

Meal: 3 = 100g chicken, salad, cup of green tea.

Meal: 4 = 129g of tinned tuna,onion, 1 table spoon low fat mayonnaise, 2 cloves raw garlic.

Meal: 5 pre workout = 4 boiled eggs.

Post workout whey protein 60g, 30g oats, 300ml skimmed milk.

Meal: 6 = 300g low fat cottage cheese, 3 spoons of peanut butter.

On none training day's I miss out the 30g oats and increase protein, but dont go above 2,200 cals for the day.

Fats: = 96.8g
Carbs: = 64.8g
Protein: = 255.8g
Total cals: = 2,172

Using this + 30-45 minutes on none training days first thing in a morning on an empty stomach, I have lost 5lb 1st week, water?
and 2.5lb week 2.
Weight now is 245lb.

That should read.

Using this diet + 30-45 minutes cardio on a treadmill.

I think you're cutting too many calories at the beggining. Do you do a "carbs up" day?

Originally Posted by Robalo

I think you're cutting too many calories at the beggining. Do you do a "carbs up" day?

I forgot that one.

Yes Saturday I have a Potato/rice/pasta, depends what the rest of family are having but all are good for me.
The only thing is I dont go over my daily calories, just swap fats for carbs.

Do you think that will be OK?

Originally Posted by joboco

I forgot that one.

Yes Saturday I have a Potato/rice/pasta, depends what the rest of family are having but all are good for me.
The only thing is I dont go over my daily calories, just swap fats for carbs.

Do you think that will be OK?

Yes,that should be sufficient to raise leptin and refill muscle and liver glucogen. Some people do just one meal at night with a lot of carbs and others do an entire day. You'll just have to see wich one is better to you

Robalo thanks for the input.

What about veggies? U don't eat any of them...To balance your alkaline for health.

Originally Posted by Klutch

What about veggies? U don't eat any of them...To balance your alkaline for health.

I missed that out.
Yes at least once a day I have dark green leafy veg and carrots.

6 small meals a day,and plenty of workout,as in calorie burning exercises,will help you maintain

Originally Posted by jasjotbains

6 small meals a day,and plenty of workout,as in calorie burning exercises,will help you maintain

No spam please.

To gain and loose weight is like magic ball for me.I gain weight in few months and its also not too difficult to loose my weight.But whenever I loose my weight ,my hair becomes rough and dull.Whats the real reason behind this.
Want to be told by a hair specialist/dermatologist/physician/stylist.

Originally Posted by Built

No spam please.

I follow it wasnt meant to be spam..anyways sorry

Well here I am 9 days later and 2lb heavier.

I've not been in the gym since my last post and Ive eaten rubbish.

New life starts on Monday.