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Just coming off my planned November/December "bulk" for weightlifting and saw a decent increase in size and strength. I'm pleased. There's a lot to be said but since this is a site dedicated to nutrition I will keep it short. If you want to know more about my exercise routine which has included lifting programs like Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5 and Wendler 5/3/1, feel free to ask. Also check out HIIT training. My current favorite is Daily HIIT . com.
I'm keeping my caloric intake to about 2400. Ideally I would like my macros (P/F/C) around 190/120/150. Those aren't magic numbers. In general I try to get a healthy amount of fats while keeping my protein high. The rest come in for carbs. At the end of the day it's primarily about hitting the calorie and protein levels. The others have generally been falling into place. With my mindset on protein I find it lends itself to healthier/limited snacking.
In this "cutting" phase I am lifting heavy and doing HIIT daily and have completely cut out all junk - no cheating! My birthday is coming up in April so I'm targeting that period for reaching my goal of 205. After April I will be likely working on cardio more heavily again (along with lifting - always) because I'm entering a triathlon and will be doing the Tough Mudder.
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221.0 lb
Lost so far: 0 lb.
Still to go: 26.0 lb.
Diet followed N/A.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 21 January 2014:
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2386 kcal
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Fat: 143.91g | Prot: 134.99g | Carb: 144.11g.
Breakfast: Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, Cooked Kale (from Fresh), 1% Fat Milk, Fried Egg, Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Lunch: Planters Salted Peanuts (1 oz), Boiled Egg, Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage, Brown Rice. Dinner: Pork Loin (Country-Style Ribs), Brown Rice, Cooked Green String Beans (from Fresh). Snacks/Other: GNC Beyond Raw Re-Feed. more...
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gaining 1.2 lb a week
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