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I have be dieting/fitness for about six weeks and lost about 20 pounds but I have not lost anything in about two weeks. wondering if anyone can help me determine why. I am 5'9" and weigh 220 pounds. I do cardio 5 day a week and lift at the gym 4 days a week. I take in about 1500 calories a day. I eat in order through out the day, one half cup oats and two scoops whey protein. second meal is fish or chicken with half cup rice. third meal is half cup oats and two scoops whey protein. next meal is can of tuna and last meal is a salad with low fat dressing and chicken or fish. I eat an apple or carrots if I get hungry.
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Guide to Cutting, Bulking & Maintenance
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Do what Jodi said. She knows this stuff.
But off the top of my head I would say that your metabolism has slowed down for lack of calories. 1500 calories for all of that activity at 220 lbs seems way too low.
Agreed. Next time I cut, I will be eating almost twice that.Originally Posted by LazyByNature
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If I do the twin peaks carb cycling diet that jodi has listed in one of her forums I could get 40g protein each meal. That's five meals a day. Get protein through shakes and chicken, tuna, and fish. Then have a high carb day with three meals of carbs. Have oatmeal, and rice. Then next day have a low carb day and have two meals of oats and rice. Then the next day have a no carb day. Green veggies with each meal. Do not know if this is better than what I am doing or if I should go this way. opions please.
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