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Title: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 12:52:44 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Go 4 It on August 08, 2018, 12:59:39 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein

So by week 8 you will be at 1200 calories, sounds like a well thought out nutritional plan!
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 01:05:56 PM
So by week 8 you will be at 1200 calories, sounds like a well thought out nutritional plan!

1400!

but i hope i only have to go as low as 1600 i got quite an active lifestyle and i dont need to shred that much fat

now the challenge is to try to squeeze as much nutrition into those meals, while sticking to the carb/fat/protein ratio in total

breakfast may only be 300 calories, but i might as well make that be about as good calories, nutritionwise, as possible
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ilalin on August 08, 2018, 01:08:19 PM
If you want to keep the muscle without drugs:
1g p/lb with 100g f/d and 100g c/d, then refeed once a week properly and continue on for 6-8 weeks maximum.

During low carb days, depletion workouts, after refeed one heavy workout.

Simple...
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Grape Ape on August 08, 2018, 01:15:25 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein


I can't imagine how fucking bored you must offline to continue to type this shit.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 01:22:32 PM
I can't imaged how fucking bored you must offline to continue to type this shit.

im not bored at all, im excited!

im planning every meal now in detail!

Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Grape Ape on August 08, 2018, 01:31:32 PM
im not bored at all, im excited!

im planning every meal now in detail!



Keep us posted!!!!
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: SOMEPARTS on August 08, 2018, 01:35:11 PM
I can't imagine how fucking bored you must offline to continue to type this shit.


Obviously unemployed.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 01:38:18 PM

Obviously unemployed.

well duh! im not going to make it in hollywood without being in shape, thats why im going on a diet
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 08, 2018, 02:51:17 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein


Doubtful unless you are on drugs.

You will look more muscular though because you are leaner.

How did you come up with your calories numbers?  What kind of science did you use to decide on them?
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Doubtful unless you are on drugs.

You will look more muscular though because you are leaner.

How did you come up with your calories numbers?  What kind of science did you use to decide on them?

well i know my daily intake and i need to eat less in order to lose weight
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 08, 2018, 02:56:55 PM
well i know my daily intake and i need to eat less in order to lose weight

That's one way but you need to know your daily metabolic requirement.

There are calculators online to help you figure it out.

Then eat 500 cals less a day to lose 1 lb week.  250 less to lose 1/2 lb a week.

You want to lose weight slowly to hold on to as much muscle as possible.

Check this out: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/#result
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 08, 2018, 03:02:41 PM
do you think i should get a professional photographer to take pictures of my abs at the end of the diet?
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 08, 2018, 03:06:25 PM
do you think i should get a professional photographer to take pictures of my abs at the end of the diet?

A selfie will suffice.

You need before and after don't forget.

(https://broadly-images.vice.com/images/2017/01/30/mesmerizing-before-and-after-photos-of-drag-transformations-body-image-1485818565.jpg)
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 08, 2018, 03:27:20 PM
A selfie will suffice.

You need before and after don't forget.

(https://broadly-images.vice.com/images/2017/01/30/mesmerizing-before-and-after-photos-of-drag-transformations-body-image-1485818565.jpg)

 ;D ;D
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 08, 2018, 03:41:10 PM
well duh! im not going to make it in hollywood without being in shape, thats why im going on a diet


Try Bollywood  :D
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Powerlift66 on August 08, 2018, 04:56:30 PM
"im going on a diet!"

Epic fail talk, this "diet" word...
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: pellius on August 08, 2018, 11:58:03 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein


You should add a weight training program to that.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 09, 2018, 02:20:21 AM
You should add a weight training program to that.

1 meal p/d , 20 X 100m sprints on the beach  ;)
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Marlo Stanfield on August 09, 2018, 04:37:10 AM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein

You sure you'll gain muscle with only 25% of your diet being protein?
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 09:23:24 AM
yes i will turn fat into muscle
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ilalin on August 09, 2018, 09:38:52 AM
yes i will turn fat into muscle

lol, I will gain muscle and lose fat at the same time while getting stronger and feeling better on 60% carbs without drugs
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 09:41:58 AM
lol, I will gain muscle and lose fat at the same time while getting stronger and feeling better on 60% carbs without drugs

you too? how cool! we will both go on a diet and be awesome!!
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 11:39:42 AM
for those 6-8 weeks i will stop drinking sodas, eating snacks, candy and junkfood!

Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: SOMEPARTS on August 09, 2018, 12:59:29 PM
They make this little blank book called a diary where you write this sort of stuff. Try one.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 01:02:50 PM
They make this little blank book called a diary where you write this sort of stuff. Try one.

research shows that sharing your goals with others greatly increase the likelyhood that you will reach them
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: SOMEPARTS on August 09, 2018, 01:14:14 PM
research shows that sharing your goals with others greatly increase the likelyhood that you will reach them




If that be the case....then sounds like you're ready to post up those "before" pics. Attention whore correctly at least.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 01:17:37 PM


If that be the case....then sounds like you're ready to post up those "before" pics. Attention whore correctly at least.

my diet pictures will be my before pictures, as soon as im done dieting im putting more muscle on

Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:21:11 PM
6-8 weeks

6 meals per day

start at 2000 calories per day, the lowering caloriers by 200 every 2 weeks

not only will i lose fat, i will gain muscle during this time  8)

im thinking 60% carbs, 15% fat 25% protein


I bet you will achieve your desired goals before you know it.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:26:29 PM
im not bored at all, im excited!

im planning every meal now in detail!



You got me with the advanced meal planning part. I am much more of a spur of the moment type of person. There is no way I could plan exactly what to eat weeks in advance. Guess I will stick with the 'listen to my body' diet.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:29:39 PM
do you think i should get a professional photographer to take pictures of my abs at the end of the diet?

Yes, because proper lighting is a prerequisite for excellent photographic results....particularly when it comes to abs.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 09, 2018, 01:30:53 PM
You got me with the advanced meal planning part. I am much more of a spur of the moment type of person. There is no way I could plan exactly what to eat weeks in advance. Guess I will stick with the 'listen to my body' diet.

well i try not to overthink it too much, 6 meals is basically breakfast (which most people eat anyway, most of the time the same), lunch and dinner. and add to that 3 small meals (can be very small especially on a diet when you dont need to go overboard with calories, like a banana and a glass of milk)

from my usual diet of way too many soft drinks etc just cutting out that will go a long way
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:34:24 PM
for those 6-8 weeks i will stop drinking sodas, eating snacks, candy and junkfood!



Soda ruins everything. Tonic water with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice is much better. If you snack on a small quantity of either salted or unsalted nuts, it will boosts good fats and protein.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:38:30 PM
research shows that sharing your goals with others greatly increase the likelyhood that you will reach them


-Makes sense. You will prove the naysayers wrong while feeling some responsibility toward your support and not wanting to let them down.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:41:57 PM
my diet pictures will be my before pictures, as soon as im done dieting im putting more muscle on



Okay. However these won't be truly before photos. Right now is before....honestly before you begin on this journey toward your goals. 
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 01:48:38 PM
well i try not to overthink it too much, 6 meals is basically breakfast (which most people eat anyway, most of the time the same), lunch and dinner. and add to that 3 small meals (can be very small especially on a diet when you dont need to go overboard with calories, like a banana and a glass of milk)

from my usual diet of way too many soft drinks etc just cutting out that will go a long way


If you like eating this, canned albacore tuna packed in water is a great way to insure you keep your protein intake high. There are 16g of protein, 0g fat and 70 calories in a 5.4 oz can.  Kirkland Signature brand is great and not too expensive.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 09, 2018, 02:39:29 PM
Soda ruins everything. Tonic water with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice is much better. If you snack on a small quantity of either salted or unsalted nuts, it will boosts good fats and protein.

I really like tonic water but it is full of sugar too, usually corn syrup.

Gin and tonic on a hot day...refreshing.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 09, 2018, 03:15:30 PM
yes i will turn fat into muscle

No U will NOT , nobody can transform fat into beef  ;)
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 09, 2018, 07:27:19 PM
I really like tonic water but it is full of sugar too, usually corn syrup.

Gin and tonic on a hot day...refreshing.

32 g of sugar in a 12 oz bottle or 10% of the daily suggested amount of carbs. One drink shouldn't be that big of a deal. If you prefer no sugar, go with club soda, which only has a trace of potassium and salt. 
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 09, 2018, 08:47:55 PM
If you like eating this, canned albacore tuna packed in water is a great way to insure you keep your protein intake high. There are 16g of protein, 0g fat and 70 calories in a 5.4 oz can.  Kirkland Signature brand is great and not too expensive.


Don't eat canned fish, totally tasteless .........eat fresh fish.

Just like "Coconuts" water & real coconuts juice !.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 09, 2018, 08:50:03 PM
I really like tonic water but it is full of sugar too, usually corn syrup.

Gin and tonic on a hot day...refreshing.

3-5 large coconuts every day  ;) $ 1.50 each
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 10, 2018, 05:09:34 AM
32 g of sugar in a 12 oz bottle or 10% of the daily suggested amount of carbs. One drink shouldn't be that big of a deal. If you prefer no sugar, go with club soda, which only has a trace of potassium and salt. 


I'm not phobic on sugar but as a comparison...

Coca-Cola has 39g sugar in 12oz can.

You suggested tonic water was better than soda.

Why is it better?
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 10, 2018, 10:48:47 AM
ill stick to water only. will be interesting

first time in, well ever, ill be without sodas for 6-8 weeks straight

Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ilalin on August 10, 2018, 11:14:21 AM
don't forget grapefruit juice to bind to the drug metabolizing enzyme and the drugs stay active longer in your body
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 11, 2018, 04:30:27 AM
damn there's a lot of fat in everything. i will have a hard time getting 15% of my calories from fat.. probably have to up that to 25%
not sure if it make a difference  :D
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 11, 2018, 04:54:20 AM
damn there's a lot of fat in everything. i will have a hard time getting 15% of my calories from fat.. probably have to up that to 25%
not sure if it make a difference  :D

Calories is all that counts.  Eat all the fats you want just not hydrogenated fats.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 11, 2018, 04:55:37 AM
good

this 15% of that 30% of that counting protein/carbs/fats were driving me nuts
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IroNat on August 11, 2018, 05:19:37 AM
good

this 15% of that 30% of that counting protein/carbs/fats were driving me nuts


The macro thing is just a guide.  Don't obsess over it.

Calories in/calories out with a balanced diet.

Everything else is BS.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Taffin on August 11, 2018, 11:57:05 AM
for those 6-8 weeks i will stop drinking sodas, eating snacks, candy and junkfood!



what about the narcotics..?  planning on stopping them...?

ps - good luck
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 11, 2018, 02:25:37 PM
i got it down to 50% carbs, 30% protein 20% fat

makes it's easy

say i start with 1800 calories, and want to drop 200 calories for week 3-4, all i do is remove 2 bananas from the diet = 1600 calories.

everything else stay the same.

Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: Primemuscle on August 11, 2018, 02:56:58 PM

Don't eat canned fish, totally tasteless .........eat fresh fish.

Just like "Coconuts" water & real coconuts juice !.

I would choose fresh Albacore/Ahi tuna if it weren't for the price.

Fresh Yellow Fin Ahi tuna steaks cost $30 a pound. https://www.amazon.com/Pounds-Sushi-Grade-Yellowfin-Tuna/dp/B007MQR7CE

Fresh Albacore tuna 12 oz. $31.65 https://www.shopandersonseafoods.com/p-11-fresh-albacore-tuna.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwkrrbBRB9EiwAhlN8_FiJXEnLw2ZQMSHsFwKoolYFA6kJpHYvZaNjqwgQJoXQ7Yk1CtCxvhoCwJAQAvD_BwE& (https://www.shopandersonseafoods.com/p-11-fresh-albacore-tuna.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwkrrbBRB9EiwAhlN8_FiJXEnLw2ZQMSHsFwKoolYFA6kJpHYvZaNjqwgQJoXQ7Yk1CtCxvhoCwJAQAvD_BwE&)
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: ratherbebig on August 12, 2018, 03:00:31 PM
there im finally done planning out my diet.

was quite difficult to find meals around 300-400 calories, my meals are usually 1000 calories.

now ill go onto vitamin/mineral supplements etc next.
Title: Re: im going on a diet!
Post by: IRON CROSS on August 13, 2018, 12:53:24 AM
there im finally done planning out my diet.

was quite difficult to find meals around 300-400 calories, my meals are usually 1000 calories.

now ill go onto vitamin/mineral supplements etc next.


vitamins/minerals = toxic body pollution

eat fresh fruit & vegetables