Such a tasty day...

[WOOO]

Fat                 135.2g           45.4%
Carbohydrates   92.7g   13.8%
Protein             273.5g   40.8%

Still have a protein shake to go before bed....

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wheres the carbs

[WOOO]

wheres the carbs

dropping weight... who needs carbs when you have fat

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lol but they are tasty

[Glass Gorilla]

FAT= way underrated

[WOOO]

FAT= way underrated

Yes. I've been holding my carbs around 100 grams and aiming to balance protein and fat in my diet (as percentages). Kick ass results so far.

[Montague]

Yes. I've been holding my carbs around 100 grams and aiming to balance protein and fat in my diet (as percentages). Kick ass results so far.

I think 100g/day is plenty for most people. The average human needs something like 50g just for normal cognitive functioning. I believe that 100g is probably sufficient for what we need, while being low enough to facilitate fat-loss.

Have you ever considered any type of "carb-cycling?"

[WOOO]

Tried it years ago... Not sure what I would gain from it.

Breakfast today was 1lb of smoked salmon with capers and black pepper.

[Glass Gorilla]

Yes. I've been holding my carbs around 100 grams and aiming to balance protein and fat in my diet (as percentages). Kick ass results so far.

How many grams of fat? And what sources have you been using? Anything beyond the usual olive oil, beef, eggs, nuts, avocados, etc. Anything different?

[WOOO]

How many grams of fat? And what sources have you been using? Anything beyond the usual olive oil, beef, eggs, nuts, avocados, etc. Anything different?

Almond and coconut oil as well as seal oil supplements

[Glass Gorilla]

Almond and coconut oil as well as seal oil supplements

Yea I heard coconut oil is supposed to be pretty good stuff. A friend of mine told me the other day that apparently Almond butter is supposed to help one's quality of sleep tremendously. I think I may pick both of them up soon, definitely an easy and healthy way to add calories without stuffing yourself.

[WOOO]

Dude. I fried a chicken breast in coconut oil and added sesame seeds and hot sauce. Fucking ridiculous.

[Glass Gorilla]

Dude. I fried a chicken breast in coconut oil and added sesame seeds and hot sauce. Fucking ridiculous.

Shit that sounds good!

[WOOO]

Shit that sounds good!

Tastes like junk food but it's perfectly balanced fat and protein.

[Glass Gorilla]

Tastes like junk food but it's perfectly balanced fat and protein.

I'll give it a go soon man. I think this week I'm going to drop my carbs in half and double my fat intake. We'll see how it goes.

[Montague]

Fats provide more favorable effects than carbs from a body composition standpoint for most people.

It was popular in the 60's for many serious bodybuilders to consume protein powders mixed in heavy cream and whole raw eggs. They would also often eat untrimmed steak and tuna in oil, and be able to lean out eating these food sources and avoiding carbohydrates.
Cardio was not a prominent part of contest-prep back then.

Although plenty of guys knew, firsthand, the benefits of Ciba-grade Dianabol, training - and especially diet - were still pivotal.
Many top guys on the West coast followed the dietary instruction of Vince Gironda and Rheo Blair; the bases of their nutrition protocols were quite similar, and maybe one of the few topics the two men actually agreed on.

[Glass Gorilla]

Fats provide more favorable effects than carbs from a body composition standpoint for most people.

It was popular in the 60's for many serious bodybuilders to consume protein powders mixed in heavy cream and whole raw eggs. They would also often eat untrimmed steak and tuna in oil, and be able to lean out eating these food sources and avoiding carbohydrates.
Cardio was not a prominent part of contest-prep back then.

Although plenty of guys knew, firsthand, the benefits of Ciba-grade Dianabol, training - and especially diet - were still pivotal.
Many top guys on the West coast followed the dietary instruction of Vince Gironda and Rheo Blair; the bases of their nutrition protocols were quite similar, and maybe one of the few topics the two men actually agreed on.

Yep it was all high fat low carbs back then. It seems that we often desire a return to that era but disregard their fundamental dietary practices.

[Montague]

Yep it was all high fat low carbs back then. It seems that we often desire a return to that era but disregard their fundamental dietary practices.

Part of the reason is that there are too many self-professed "gurus" today.
"A calorie is a calorie," and other such bullshit rhetoric has invaded the exercise world, along with other polluting gimmicks and fads.

[WOOO]

Part of the reason is that there are too many self-professed "gurus" today.
"A calorie is a calorie," and other such bullshit rhetoric has invaded the exercise world, along with other polluting gimmicks and fads.

Agreed. I'm not a food radical. Just reducing carbs and upping healthy fats. Key word there is healthy.

[Montague]

...upping healthy fats. Key word there is healthy.

For anyone wishing to heighten their thinking on this topic:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/251810-list-of-foods-with-essential-fatty-acids/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/272678-list-of-foods-that-contain-medium-chain-triglycerides/

[WOOO]

For anyone wishing to heighten their thinking on this topic:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/251810-list-of-foods-with-essential-fatty-acids/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/272678-list-of-foods-that-contain-medium-chain-triglycerides/

Thanks

[Montague]

Thanks

Sure!
I'm considering incorporating more MCT's for improved energy during my next low carb cycle. I'm not a big proponent of "true" zero-carb protocols, although I may intersperse a few sporadically placed zero-carb days to see what happens.

[Glass Gorilla]

Sure!
I'm considering incorporating more MCT's for improved energy during my next low carb cycle. I'm not a big proponent of "true" zero-carb protocols, although I may intersperse a few sporadically placed zero-carb days to see what happens.

I think all macro nutrients are necessary in SOME amount. It's just a matter of tweaking those amounts to see what fits right. In other words, I'm not a big fan of the pure keto diet lol.

[deadz]

Sure!
I'm considering incorporating more MCT's for improved energy during my next low carb cycle. I'm not a big proponent of "true" zero-carb protocols, although I may intersperse a few sporadically placed zero-carb days to see what happens.

You know nutrition. Your posts on nutrition are always informative. You should mod this board.

[Montague]

You know nutrition. Your posts on nutrition are always informative. You should mod this board.

Thanks.
This board appears to have enough mods, and I don't have to be one to contribute what I do.
Plus, I already mod the greatest bastion of Getbig lore: http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?board=66.0