Thread: Curt James' training journal

Good luck, keto seemed to have treated you well last time.

This is the only bad part of my whole anonymous thing, can't participate in these since I don't/won't post pics.

Missed this......

Originally Posted by juggernaut

Actually, the little ******* in question were high school gang members.

Ah, I remember you telling me this before.......pre-senile dementia, I guess.

Nice bunch of misunderstood kiddies. I had one student who had ambitions of becoming a teacher because I had such an impact on her. She, unfortunately died of cancer at 21, but her mom made sure I knew how important I was to her.

That's a sad thing to hear. But encouraging that the Mother gave you well deserved credit.

It's a great feeling that I wear proudly.

As you should. My family is full of educators....it is oftentimes, sadly, a very thankless profession. But......kids rock. (not to be confused with the doped up hillbilly rap-rocker)


Now, back to the Curt James Keto Saga...........STATS BOY! WE NEED STATS!

Little Wing has a contest beginning February 1. Stats then. lol

Originally Posted by omerta2010

Good luck, keto seemed to have treated you well last time.

This is the only bad part of my whole anonymous thing, can't participate in these since I don't/won't post pics.

Keto works for me, definitely. And it really simplifies my menu and food shopping. I love it.

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When I'm not thinking of donuts.

Watch the cholesterol dude, block your blood if you have any!

My cholesterol is a rock star, something like 160 tops. HDL is 50 to 60? I'll look for my blood work.

Minds 161 with 101 for the good

Awesome. You'll live forever unless the Mrs. gets tired of you.

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Taking part in Little Wing's weight loss contest.

Originally Posted by Little Wing

So far there are 3 members trying to see who can simply take off the most fat from February 1st to April 1st. Everyone is welcome to join.

Pure weight lost is all we are going by but you must post pics and stats with a photo of scale reading by February 1st and at end of competition with relaxed front, back, and side pics.

I moved it from Anything Goes to here to keep it friendly.

Originally Posted by Curt James

• stats
• photo of scale reading
• relaxed front pic
• back pic
• side pic

Stats include 6'1", 192 lbs., 39" waist (full Buddha relaxed), 14 1/2" pop guns.

Will be following a keto program for the duration.

I'll eat three or four times a day and just watch my scale to see if things are working.

Breakfast: Eggs, swig of extra virgin olive oil, heaping teaspoon of natural peanut butter, black coffee
Shake: Two scoops of IronMagLabs whey isolate, heaping teaspoon of pb
Lunch: four or six thin hamburger patties (McDoubles without the bun or condiments) and a side salad no dressing, black coffee
Shake: Two scoops zero-carb protein powder, tsp pb
Dinner: Orange roughy or steak or a packet of pink salmon plus a salad with olive oil for dressing
Shake: Two scoops protein powder, tsp pb

My goal is to lose 2 lbs. per week and I'll adjust my intake to meet that goal.

Weekly cheat meal will be my last meal of the day and can be anything. I'll normally get a big plate of pasta, bread, and pie with coffee and cream. Won't have a cheat meal until two or three weeks of maintaining my keto diet, though. After that initial break-in then I'll enjoy a cheat once per week or arrange my social/family meals on a cheat day. Or save my cheat for a birthday party, etc.

Shit, Mr. Before

^^^^ I know, right?

Get back on track Curt, keep it up……..tear it down and build it up…..

where you at curt

you hit it today?

the time is now

Originally Posted by KILLEROFSAINTS

where you at curt

you hit it today?

No.

Parent-Teacher conferences all day. Lifted Tuesday and Wednesday. Plan on Friday and Saturday as well.

Originally Posted by omerta2010

Good luck, keto seemed to have treated you well last time.

Originally Posted by omerta2010

This is the only bad part of my whole anonymous thing, can't participate in these since I don't/won't post pics.

Might have gone the anonymous route if I had to do it again. First began posting in 1997 and never gave a thought to not using my actual name. Interwebz peeps can definitely display some insanity. I can see the benefit in not being so easily accessible or identifiable.

Also participating in a transformation contest at the local Gold's Gym -- 12 weeks. The trainer there measured me at 21% body fat.

Sticking to keto easily. No cheat meal for the first two or three weeks. Love this eating approach.

**** CARBS!

Best of luck Mr. James!

I have a love/hate relationship with this diet - love it because it's so easy

hate the first 2 weeks when your body is changing and your energy levels suck and your brain gets 'foggy' at least mine does.

and I find the last 2 days of the week, I'm still lagging. BUT, on the other note, I am doing probably MORE strenuous cardio with the Zumba classes and it's just drains me.

LOVE - that day after I eat carbs.... I feel SO GOOD!

Good luck!

oh p.s.... do you think that a tsp of PB is better for most meals? right now we have 1 TB with our shakes and I have an oz of almonds with my lean protein... you think it matters? I figured it out one day and it was like 52% fat and I thought it was suppose to be around the low 40's for this... IDK!

Originally Posted by Curt James

**** CARBS!

Hells yeah!!!

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Best of luck Mr. James!

Thank you, IslandGirl!

Originally Posted by katt

do you think that a tsp of PB is better for most meals? right now we have 1 TB with our shakes and I have an oz of almonds

Last time I did keto I wasn't losing on tablespoonfuls (izzat a word?) of PB so I started with the teaspoon straight off this time.

Almonds aren't for me, so I sub a few raw cashews as a snack if necessary.

Originally Posted by x~factor

Hells yeah!!!

haHA That's right...

**** CARBS!

Originally Posted by Curt James

**** CARBS!

I'm with you guys on the carbs. gonna start CKD or whatever it's called the week after next.

Keto is amazing. I love the carbups. Of course, a day later and 10-12 heavier, my stomach is in knots.

CKD for me is THE best diet I have ever been on, thanks to a certain big guy. Here almost a year later, I am well below my start weight. I still eat below 100 grams of carbs a day, and I still incorporate the principles. Very little white bread, sweets, high sugar snacks, etc.

Originally Posted by omerta2010

I'm with you guys on the carbs. gonna start CKD or whatever it's called the week after next.

I just call it keto, but have seen that acronym often.

(Googles)

Chronic Kidney Disease?

Cyclical keto diet!

TKD Or CKD

Usually people who are involved with exercise will follow either a TKD (targeted keto diet) or a CKD (cyclical keto diet).

TKD: A TKD is one where you will eat carbohydrates right before and right after your workouts. This is the best bet for those who are involved in more intense activities and require some carbohydrates to fuel them and who are not as interested in doing carb loads and depletion workouts.

CKD: A CKD on the other hand is a diet where you will eat a minimum amount of carbohydrates per day (that 30-50 gram number) and then on the weekend (or at a time that is appropriate for you) do a large 'carb-up' phase where you will eat a large amount of carbohydrates in an effort to refill your muscle glycogen stores so you can continue to workout the coming week.

Normally right before the carb-up phase you will do a depletion workout where you try and get your muscles to completely eliminate their glycogen supply. Then when you do the 'carb-up' phase, you cut almost all the fat out of the diet so you are now just consuming protein and carbohydrates.

Originally Posted by juggernaut

Keto is amazing. I love the carbups. Of course, a day later and 10-12 heavier, my stomach is in knots.

Haven't done a carbup yet. But, oh, yes, I will be LOVING THAT! lol

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

CKD for me is THE best diet I have ever been on, thanks to a certain big guy. Here almost a year later, I am well below my start weight. I still eat below 100 grams of carbs a day, and I still incorporate the principles. Very little white bread, sweets, high sugar snacks, etc.

It's simple to follow.

n the ther hand, there are mments.

id say good luck, but you got this. looking forward to seeing the progress

Originally Posted by Curt James

I just call it keto, but have seen that acronym often.

(Googles)

Chronic Kidney Disease?

Cyclical keto diet!

TKD Or CKD

Usually people who are involved with exercise will follow either a TKD (targeted keto diet) or a CKD (cyclical keto diet).

TKD: A TKD is one where you will eat carbohydrates right before and right after your workouts. This is the best bet for those who are involved in more intense activities and require some carbohydrates to fuel them and who are not as interested in doing carb loads and depletion workouts.

CKD: A CKD on the other hand is a diet where you will eat a minimum amount of carbohydrates per day (that 30-50 gram number) and then on the weekend (or at a time that is appropriate for you) do a large 'carb-up' phase where you will eat a large amount of carbohydrates in an effort to refill your muscle glycogen stores so you can continue to workout the coming week.

Normally right before the carb-up phase you will do a depletion workout where you try and get your muscles to completely eliminate their glycogen supply. Then when you do the 'carb-up' phase, you cut almost all the fat out of the diet so you are now just consuming protein and carbohydrates.

LOL. Humor and knowledge.... a great combination! You are a teacher for sure

Originally Posted by PreMier

id say good luck, but you got this. looking forward to seeing the progress

Looking forward to the progress, too. Gold's say I'm 21% and I weighed 193 lbs. So that would be, what, 40 or so pounds of blubber. If I lose 20 that would put me at 173 lbs. and 10-12% body fat?

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

LOL. Humor and knowledge.... a great combination! You are a teacher for sure

Thanks for saying so!

Good luck Curt, I know with focus and dedication that you'll meet your goals!