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JG1
03-10-2008, 06:22 AM
Couple weeks ago I changed my diet around. I was always a moderate carb, moderate fat eater. I'd probably eat 60-80g fat a day depending on whether it was a training or off day. I pounded in the fish oils, walnuts, and almonds. And around 170g carbs a day, all within 1.5 hours after training.

So I decided lets try the high carb ultra low fat thing I see so many BB's doing. I bumped my carbs close to 400g, protein around 300 (like it always is), and fatlike maybe 10g tops. Basically coming from my oatmeal. I took out all the omega 3's and any added fats.

What I was expecting? To have a constant super glycogen loaded feeling like I get after a good cheat meal.

What I got instead? I felt like I was on a keto diet!? My muscles completely flattened out.


After two weeks of that I dumped it and started pounding in the fats again Saturday. Hoping I fill back out.
strawberryriddick
03-10-2008, 06:43 AM
Thanks for the info.
C_T
03-10-2008, 07:57 AM
Were you eating any red meat?
JG1
03-10-2008, 09:12 AM
Nope.

Chicken and protein powder only.
bigdamray
03-10-2008, 09:14 AM
Red meat will keep you full on that type of diet.
JG1
03-10-2008, 09:43 AM
Red meat will keep you full on that type of diet.

I've done a "steak and potato" diet before.....5 meals a day of top round and around 50-75g carbs of yams per meal. I also added fish oil caps w/ the first and last meal. I felt great on that diet, but I'm trying to get off of red meat because I keep hearing how bad it is for you...a particular acid thats in the meat I think (Phytanic Acid) ?
bigdamray
03-10-2008, 09:51 AM
I've done a "steak and potato" diet before.....5 meals a day of top round and around 50-75g carbs of yams per meal. I also added fish oil caps w/ the first and last meal. I felt great on that diet, but I'm trying to get off of red meat because I keep hearing how bad it is for you...a particular acid thats in the meat I think (Phytanic Acid) ?

Everything in moderation bro. A steak every other day is fine.
JG1
03-10-2008, 09:56 AM
Everything in moderation bro. A steak every other day is fine.

I've never heard of that word before :whistler:
bigdamray
03-10-2008, 10:05 AM
I've never heard of that word before :whistler:

:roflmao: I understand bro!!
MR. BMJ
03-10-2008, 11:58 AM
Increase your EFA's and healthy fats and you will not be flat. Just increase a little each day until you find your 'sweet spot'........considering you are wanting it to still be on the lowfat side.

BMJ
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