Craziest diet results ever

[Grizzly]

I've been running this CKD for round 8 weeks now. I started at about 295 and within a week or two hit around 285. For the last 6 weeks, I've been holding steady between 283 and 285.

However, I've gotten considerably leaner. I've dropped 2-3 notches on my belt and 2.5-3 inches in waist size. I'm noticeable leaner and more vascular. The veins on my lats are just about to start popping.

Conversely, my measurements in the "good" places are staying the same or even going up. My arms tape at 19", down from 19.5", but that could be from lack of glucose(no carb up this week). The chest is over 53" and my legs are staying in the 29-30 inch range.

I got weighed in today at 284.8lbs. I got off the scale and my buddy was like, "how much do you weigh?" I told him the number and he looked perplexed. He looked me over and said, "How is that possible?" We discussed how I look much leaner, but have maintained the same weight almost throughout. I told him that it must be good test. LOL (500mg/wk test E)

Everyone has noticed that I'm leaner, but I don't understand it. It kind of sounds funny to be complaining about gaining mass while loosing bf, but I was looking forward to the 250-260 range. Now that maintaining maximum muscle mass isn't so much of a concern for me, I finally figure out how to do it. LOL

I'm going to add in T3 for 6-8 weeks at 75mcg/day and we'll see how that works. Who knows, maybe with the increased protein absorbtion/synthesis(whatever it is that the T3 causes) I will end up at 305 and lean. LOL

Someone explain to me how the fuck this is happening.

 

[DrMCM]

Good job, man. Is this during a cycle for you? If so, what?

 

[Grizzly]

Yeah, 500mg Test E/wk. Just to maintain strength/mass. Nothing extravagant. I've got like 2-3 weeks worth of winny from a long time ago. Maybe if the T3 does what I hope it will, I'll finish up with that shit just to get rid of it.

 

[joe shmoe]

It kind of sounds funny to be complaining about gaining mass while loosing bf

i USED to like...but not anymore .

but hey....congrats on the progress anyway .

have a nice day

 

[Bob Smith]

Great results, my friend! Doesnt look like you'll hit the 250-260 range without losing a fair amount of muscle, but you are making great progress in terms of fat loss!

 

[Grizzly]

I am. I'm almost back to the good looking wrinkles instead of the roll. LOL

 

[Bob Smith]

Hop online, dude.

 

[Grizzly]

un momentito, por favor, senor.

 

[Bob Smith]

Gracias, mi amigo.

 

[res]

Gracias, mi amigo.

Which CKD are you doing? The old one had three workouts in a week and had a lot of fat in the diet.The new one has four and very little fat at all. How are you working the diet side of it. Great to hear results like that. What has your bf gone down?

 

[Grizzly]

I'm running a non-written CKD, for lack of a better term. There's a thread in this forum entitled something like "Alright, Bob, let's get this ball rolling" which details the methodology of this diet.

Simply- 300 or so g/pro/day, 75g/carbs/day on training days/ fat to fill in the remaining 3500-4000 cals. Carb ups on the weekend for about 36 hours.

Training- a 4 day/wk program geared towards my fight training. Squats, incline, bench, rows, snatches, RDL's, cleans, etc.

I couldn't say how much my bf has gone down, but it's gone down enough to make me start looking pretty.

 

[Bob Smith]

res, Grizz and I came up with a combo CKD that integrates his fight training. I dont think we really changed his normal workouts either. The activity is enough to achieve the results desired, well, other than the actual loss of bodyweight. lol

 

[res]

I'm running a non-written CKD, for lack of a better term. There's a thread in this forum entitled something like "Alright, Bob, let's get this ball rolling" which details the methodology of this diet.

Simply- 300 or so g/pro/day, 75g/carbs/day on training days/ fat to fill in the remaining 3500-4000 cals. Carb ups on the weekend for about 36 hours.

Training- a 4 day/wk program geared towards my fight training. Squats, incline, bench, rows, snatches, RDL's, cleans, etc.

I couldn't say how much my bf has gone down, but it's gone down enough to make me start looking pretty.

so you are eating 5,000 cal during the week? i know you are big, but still seems like a lot.

 

[Bob Smith]

No, I think he meant that total calories during the week is 3500-4000. Im sure his calories on the weekend are much higher, maybe in the neighborhood of 7-8k cals.

 

[Grizzly]

Weekend calories are definitely HIGH! It almost sucks to have to eat that much. Good thing I'm a fatass at heart.

Res- During the week I'm between 3500-4000. Though, some days I only manage to get about 3300.

I'm contemplating dropping it to 3000-3500 to see if that would cause a decrease in BW, but, since I'm going to be implementing T3, I think I'll keep them at the current level. I wouldn't want to shrink too much.

 

[res]

Weekend calories are definitely HIGH! It almost sucks to have to eat that much. Good thing I'm a fatass at heart.

Res- During the week I'm between 3500-4000. Though, some days I only manage to get about 3300.

I'm contemplating dropping it to 3000-3500 to see if that would cause a decrease in BW, but, since I'm going to be implementing T3, I think I'll keep them at the current level. I wouldn't want to shrink too much.

I am keeping week day cals at around 1400. Carbs under 25g and protein at 225g. That leaves room for about 45g of fat. Maybe I am going too low. Are you doing the power workout on Sat like Lyle's ne book suggests? Just not possible for me to do. If not, it's good to hear your losing bf with out it.

 

[Bob Smith]

As we said, Grizzly isnt doing the workouts that are outlined in the book.

Res, what are your stats?

 

[Grizzly]

You can find my workout somewhere in the trainign forum. Quick rundown...

Mon-

Squats
Push press
Incline

Wed-

Cleans
Clean pulls
RDL
Power shrugs

Thurs-

Front squat
Bench
Military

Sat-

Hang cleans
Snatch pulls/snatch grip DL's
RDL
BB Rows

I throw weighted abs and chins in there a couple times
a week.

I alos jump rope for 5 or more minutes before each workout and use my "off" days to skip rope and work on the heavy bag. Whichever nights I'm not working at the bar, I train MMA for 1-2 hours.

 

[res]

5' 11'' 200 at least on Saturday and 14% bf.

 

[Bob Smith]

5' 11'' 200 at least on Saturday and 14% bf.

Your diet doesnt look too bad. I would say 1400-1600 calories per day. Bring carbs up to around 50g, 200-250g protein and the rest being fat, which should end up being right around 40g. Have a 24-30 hour refeed once a week with VERY high carbs, moderate protein and the same 40g fat and youll be good to go.