Week Off (Possibly O/T)

Hallock · 02-26-2007, 09:50 AM

So spring break is this next coming week for me, I won't have any access to weights. Fortunately this time period worked out well, because the last short break I took was during Thanksgiving for about two days, in which I still went running. I'm looking forward to relaxing and doing nothing honestly.

I'm curious as to what I should keep my diet like, or are there specific things I should be eating/doing.

I tried doing a search, but 'week off' or 'break' appears in so many threads it was difficult to find anything.

nitrored · 02-26-2007, 09:54 AM

all those 'week off' threads would answer your question... whether theres a lot to choose from or not...

RU4A69 · 02-26-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hallock

So spring break is this next coming week for me, I won't have any access to weights. Fortunately this time period worked out well, because the last short break I took was during Thanksgiving for about two days, in which I still went running. I'm looking forward to relaxing and doing nothing honestly.

I'm curious as to what I should keep my diet like, or are there specific things I should be eating/doing.

I tried doing a search, but 'week off' or 'break' appears in so many threads it was difficult to find anything.

Keep your diet exactly the same, except there will be no post workout shake. You can still have a whey shake here and there if you feel like it (some people, like me, simply like the taste). Absolute minimum of 1.2gms protein per pound. Remember, protein not only makes you swole, it levels out your blood sugar and keeps you lean: everyone should eat more protein.

A lot of people can consistently put on a LEAN pound or two on their week off because the CNS is repaired and nutrients can go 100% towards growth, not repair.

Hallock · 02-26-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrored

all those 'week off' threads would answer your question... whether theres a lot to choose from or not...

It displayed every thread with the words 'week' and 'off' I search for about half an hour, there wasn't anything specifically geared towards what diet should be.

nitrored · 02-26-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hallock

It displayed every thread with the words 'week' and 'off' I search for about half an hour, there wasn't anything specifically geared towards what diet should be.

Here's what you meant to search for...
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search...rchid=20883191
Here's what you need to read...
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=552396

ThickAsABrick · 02-26-2007, 10:17 AM

Keep your diet the same (like RU said).
A week off won't make or break you, and if you've been training hard for a long time can provide a nice mental and physical break.
Enjoy the time off and then come back with a vengeance.

RU4A69 · 02-26-2007, 10:17 AM

he was wondering what to eat nitored

nitrored · 02-26-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RU4A69

he was wondering what to eat nitored

I was just saying it's been covered...

DJAuto · 02-26-2007, 11:19 AM

Diet should be clean always.

li0scc0 · 02-26-2007, 12:19 PM

Keep your diet the same as you would have on an OFF DAY.

I.e. your caloric intake needs to cover your Basal Metabolic Rate Plus Whatever activities you might be doing on your off day. But no need to cover your working out. So as others have pointed out, drop the post-workout shake.

Also, a week without supplements can be beneficial. So if you are taking creatine, why not drop it for a week? If you are taking Nitric Oxide products, drop them for a week. Then upon returning to these products, they may have increased effetiveness. Don't drop any multivitamins obviously. And make sure you are consuming sufficient protein.

HOWEVER, if this is really a week off, and if you are not huge and obese, why not have a cheat day? I'm not saying go to the buffet three times in a day or have a cheat WEEK. But if you want to splurge a little during a vacation from lifting, why not?

Hallock · 02-26-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by li0scc0

Keep your diet the same as you would have on an OFF DAY.

I.e. your caloric intake needs to cover your Basal Metabolic Rate Plus Whatever activities you might be doing on your off day. But no need to cover your working out. So as others have pointed out, drop the post-workout shake.

Also, a week without supplements can be beneficial. So if you are taking creatine, why not drop it for a week? If you are taking Nitric Oxide products, drop them for a week. Then upon returning to these products, they may have increased effetiveness. Don't drop any multivitamins obviously. And make sure you are consuming sufficient protein.

HOWEVER, if this is really a week off, and if you are not huge and obese, why not have a cheat day? I'm not saying go to the buffet three times in a day or have a cheat WEEK. But if you want to splurge a little during a vacation from lifting, why not?

Whey is the only supplement I take, I'm 152 (Probably about 154, it's been two weeks since I've weighed in) and 5'11" so I was planning on having a night out with my girlfriend where I could cheat a little bit when home.

li0scc0 · 02-26-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallock

Whey is the only supplement I take, I'm 152 (Probably about 154, it's been two weeks since I've weighed in) and 5'11" so I was planning on having a night out with my girlfriend where I could cheat a little bit when home.

Then you are fine. KEep things as is. If you are lean at 152-154, don't worry too much about eating too much.