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Anabolic Diet..Any Tips?
« on: January 17, 2011, 04:50:50 PM »
Just started the Anabolic diet today...never been on a strict diet before. I'm 6'3 and 205lb. would like to cut bf% a little and gain some lean mass along the way. Definitely know its not easy to cut and add muscle at the same time but I've always wanted to try this diet. Anyone try it before? Results?

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Re: Anabolic Diet..Any Tips?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 05:31:19 PM »
I’ve done the very low carb/high fat diet before.
If you’re like most folks, you will lean out AND gain some muscle.

The principles of the diet are nothing new, as guys were doing it with great success in the 60’s.
Insofar as losing fat, the diet will provide the most optimum results if you follow it STRICTLY & CONSISTENTLY.

And, because testosterone is a lipid-soluble cholesterol derivative, adding healthy dietary fats will have a positive effect on your body’s natural sex hormone levels.
Increased serum test levels can only help in building muscle.

I never went the “zero” carb route, but I derive the vast majority of my calories from fats.
0-carb dieting often adversely effects neural function and/or energy levels, something I cannot afford right now.

Just be warned that, if you don’t keep your carbs low enough, it’s very easy to gain fat on this type of diet - thus, the necessity for strictness.
The degree will largely depend on you, as there are slight variances in how well different people can handle/metabolize carbs.


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Re: Anabolic Diet..Any Tips?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 06:14:03 PM »
sounds good, thanks. I'm going to try and stay around 30-40 carbs per day during the week. I'm already hungry and I ate a huge chunk of ribs and broccoli 2 hrs ago.

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Re: Anabolic Diet..Any Tips?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 08:15:08 PM »
Hard-boiled eggs may help with hunger issues.
I don't remember the reason, but I did read an article a few years ago explaining how eating just two egg yolks as part of your breakfast would stave off hunger substantially longer than other conventional morning-time foods.

When I consume 8-10 whole eggs per day during serious training, I seldom experience hunger sensations.
Fatty foods in general tend to satiate you longer than carbs.