Feeling FLAT on a HIGH carb LOW fat diet?

JG1 · 03-10-2008, 07:22 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, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the info.

C_T · 03-10-2008, 08:57 AM

Were you eating any red meat?

JG1 · 03-10-2008, 10:12 AM

Nope.

Chicken and protein powder only.

bigdamray · 03-10-2008, 10:14 AM

Red meat will keep you full on that type of diet.

JG1 · 03-10-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdamray

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, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JG1

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, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdamray

Everything in moderation bro. A steak every other day is fine.

I've never heard of that word before

bigdamray · 03-10-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG1

I've never heard of that word before

I understand bro!!

MR. BMJ · 03-10-2008, 12:58 PM

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

03-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
JG1 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Chum Bucket Posts: 2,731 Rep Power: 115901	Feeling FLAT on a HIGH carb LOW fat diet? 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.

03-10-2008, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12887	Thanks for the info. __________________ "Society places too great a gap between its warriors and philosophers." -Unknown

03-10-2008, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigdamray Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Richland Hills, Texas Posts: 7,425 Rep Power: 361397	Red meat will keep you full on that type of diet. __________________

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MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 10,144 Rep Power: 337887	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 __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

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03-10-2008, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
C_T Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 1545	Were you eating any red meat?

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JG1 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Chum Bucket Posts: 2,731 Rep Power: 115901	Nope. Chicken and protein powder only.

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