Thread: 5 week cut

Diet:

NO CARB DAY:
M1: eggwhites, PB, cocoa
M2: chicken, salsa, veggies
M3: ground turkey, veggies
M4: whey shake
M5: tuna, mustard, salad

1034 25C 161P 34F

LOW CARB DAY:
M1: oats, eggwhites, whey
M2: ground turkey, veggies
M3: oats, eggwhites, whey
M4: eggwhites, salsa, veggies
M5: eggwhites, cocoa

1399 126C 150P 32F

HIGH CARB DAY:
M1:oats, eggwhites, blueberries
M2: sweet potato, chicken, veggies
M3: chicken, veggies,
M4: All Bran, eggwhites, blueberries
M5: whey shake

1550 191C 178P 17F

Notes:
-Carb meals will center around weight training
-Order of meals may change due to training or convenience
-Substitutions may be made but for the most part I will just stick to the plan.

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Training:

Week 1:
2/26 NO
2/27 LOW, PUSH
2/28 HIGH, LEGS
2/29 NO
3/1 LOW
3/2 HIGH, PULL
3/3 NO

Week 2:
3/4 LOW, PUSH
3/5 HIGH, LEGS
3/6 NO
3/7 LOW
3/8 HIGH, PULL
3/9 NO
3/10 LOW

Week 3:
3/11 HIGH, PUSH
3/12 NO
3/13 LOW
3/14 HIGH, LEGS
3/15 NO
3/16 LOW
3/17 HIGH, PULL

Week 4:
3/18 NO
3/19 LOW, PUSH
3/20 HIGH, LEGS
3/21 NO
3/22 LOW
3/23 HIGH, PULL
3/24 NO

Week 5:
3/25 LOW
3/26 HIGH, PUSH
3/27 NO
3/28 LOW
3/29 HIGH, LEGS
3/30 NO
3/31 LOW, PULL
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Can I ask how tall you are? Those cals. just seem a bit low to me.

Originally posted by aggies1ut
Can I ask how tall you are? Those cals. just seem a bit low to me.

5'8"

Keep in mind this cut is only for 5 weeks. The cals average out to 10xbw which is common for cutting.

Wowie girlie now that is PLANNED out!!!
I wish you the best of luck! something that you may want to consider is every few high carb days bumping the calories up a lil more
are you not competing anymore?

Good luck with all-I see you have put a lot of time and thought into this program. Hope it works well for ya! Ya whey gourmet is sweeter than most proteins, that is why Jill likes it!

BTW, you really didnt mention much on fats? Whats the plan on fat?

Girlie, it doesnt take long for your body to start slowing down, and your cals are very low, and you will be doing a ton of cardio on top of that, you should really look into upping those cal's and also think about taking some precautions... i have been hearing a lot of good things about taking kelp, tyrosine, and gugulipids/guggulsterones to help keep your thyroid functioning (also leptigen which has a few more ingredients (but no gugguls) and a price tag to match hehe)

Originally posted by atherjen
Wowie girlie now that is PLANNED out!!!
I wish you the best of luck! something that you may want to consider is every few high carb days bumping the calories up a lil more
are you not competing anymore?

Hi AJ
What I plan to do is do the plan as I have it laid out...each week I will take measurements and if I am losing too fast then I will definitely add in some more carbs and cals...as you know, it's all trial and error baby!!!

Oh, I am not competing this spring at all. I am still going to compete, probably late summer or in the fall. Once I know for sure I will be sure to post!

How are you chicky?

Originally posted by Jill
Good luck with all-I see you have put a lot of time and thought into this program. Hope it works well for ya! Ya whey gourmet is sweeter than most proteins, that is why Jill likes it!

Hi Ms Jill!

Mmm..I tried the whey gourmet in the blender this time, much better I love it!

Originally posted by Jill
BTW, you really didnt mention much on fats? Whats the plan on fat?

I don't like my fat intake too high because it makes me feel blah and bloated, believe it or not. No fats will be added with the exception of PB that is. Higher carb days will be lower fat, no carb days I'm thinking 30-40g max.

Originally posted by greekblondechic
Girlie, it doesnt take long for your body to start slowing down, and your cals are very low, and you will be doing a ton of cardio on top of that, you should really look into upping those cal's and also think about taking some precautions... i have been hearing a lot of good things about taking kelp, tyrosine, and gugulipids/guggulsterones to help keep your thyroid functioning (also leptigen which has a few more ingredients (but no gugguls) and a price tag to match hehe)

Hi Greek! How are you feeling? Did you start a 40/40/20 diet yet?

Thanks for the advice. On 2nd look I am thinking I will stick to 30 min cardio, I will only increase it to 45 if I need to but I don't think I will. Hmmm, I do have Letigen but I haven't opened it yet. I will use it once I need it, I kinda want to wait till it's really necessary b/c it is so expensive. My thyroid has been tested recently and my metabolism too (when I went on Zoloft) so they are ok. I will definitely add in food if I am losing too fast, I def don't want to screw up my body...just get rid of this FAT!

MEALS:
M1: eggwhites, PB, cocoa
M2: ground turkey, grilled onions
M3: whey shake
M4: turkey breast, 1 oz cheese

I was all day yesterday, it was hard to eat much.


CARDIO:
30 min elliptical

Glad you like the whey! I love the strawberry banana-almost out! What kind of cheese do you eat? Not the slices???

What was wrong yeaterday? What kind of sickness? Hope you feel better today! Oh, glad that you have you pic as your avi-when I see peoples pic on here it seems like I know them a bit better. I dont know why?

Jstar...my thinking of fats is like yours. Add them if I have too.

Hope you do well with your new plans. And that you are feeling better today.

Sick with my "friend" It always makes me feel like crap

I feel much better today!

I am going food shopping in a few minutes. No more cheese will be eaten, I just couldn't stomach tuna last night. It was one of those round bonne belle type things with the cow on it, not the ff cheese. I am DONE with that!

JLB- I do not respond well to higher fats like the Zone type diets. I'd much rather increase protein or carbs than fats. I like your diet but I could never eat under 100 g of carbs day after day...are you doing any refeeds?

I made Peanutbutter Pancakes this morning. They were YUMMY:

1 cup oats
1/4 cup eggwhites
1 scoop PVL Whey in Choc/PB

Jstar...usually about every three weeks, we throw something like cheesecake or something sweet into it. Otherwise nope. It's usually enough to kick start things if they slow down.
Eatting under 100 carbs a day isn't that difficult at all. I don't see how ya'll do all those carbs on a high carb day. My body just doesn't responde well to those types of diets. When I have more than 100 carbs, my weight maintains and I don't drop anything.

JLB - At least you know what works for you and that is the most important. Yeah, I read about that CHEESECAKE in your journal He he

I have had a hard time in the past with low carb diets...they just make me crave em more! I have had success losing in the past eating higher carbs, just not everyday.

I guess our bodies just get used to what we eat.

I would love to be able to eat the higher carbs...but they migrate to my rear and legs.

I think it helps that your tall as well!

Ahh, that cheesecake, Craig didn't like it much. I think next time I will just buy one at the store or go to the Cheesecake Factory for a slice.

lose fat too quickly? I dont think that is possible for me

actually tho, when your body slows down from too little food, it holds onto fat instead of dropping it quickly
the reason for this is the body thinks its starving and will need the fat as a fuel source hope that helps

Originally posted by greekblondechic
lose fat too quickly? I dont think that is possible for me

actually tho, when your body slows down from too little food, it holds onto fat instead of dropping it quickly
the reason for this is the body thinks its starving and will need the fat as a fuel source hope that helps

I just posted in your journal too

I meant after the 1st week if it seems like too much of a deficit I will add food...I'm taking it week by week. If I didn't do that then yes I would hold onto fat and f- up my metabolism TY babe

hey Star!! how did you make those pancakes?

glad to hear your feeling better girl!! seems like a lot of ppl are getting sick lately!

Originally posted by atherjen
hey Star!! how did you make those pancakes?

glad to hear your feeling better girl!! seems like a lot of ppl are getting sick lately!

I just mixed it all up in a bowl:
1 cup oats, 1 scoop PB protein powder, and (optional) a few egg whites & water!

You could use 1 scoop vanilla protein powder & real PB tho

I wanted to pop in and wish you luck with your goal.

You should post before and after pic hon.

Have a nice weekend
Babs

Way too much cardio.

asl long as you cardio is low intensity you will be fine HIT on low calories will ripp you apart and loss lean body mass..

Originally posted by hardasnails1973
asl long as you cardio is low intensity you will be fine HIT on low calories will ripp you apart and loss lean body mass..

I disagree - Cardio everyday is just plain silly for someone not competing, and don't forget muscle loss - the number 1 fat burning method.