I hope you guys can guide me through what to do.
I'm cutting on a deficit keto diet (1700cals). I was 135lbs before starting my HST Strategic Deconditioning (more info here: http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/hst_index.html); I was not training AT ALL. I am now at 138. I gained 3lbs.
Now, I was planning on starting a bulk (with carbs) when I start my HST program but I don't really feel well bulking at my current bodyfat. I am probably at 16-17% bodyfat. The problem is, to start a HST cycle, one must go through 9 days of Strategic Deconditioning and I'm already 7 days into it. Not only would I have wasted 7 days but I would have to do another 9 days when I'll be ready to start it.
I thought about starting my HST program as planned and adding cardio on off-lift days staying on keto eating on a deficit or close to maintenance so I could still cut BF while keeping my muscle. But I would not benefit from the HST mass gaining purpose. Then, when I get a bit leaner (14% BF ish), I switch to a normal diet with carbs, raising the cals gradually.
I'm really depressed about my situation and to be honest, I really don't know where I'm going.
Any help will be really appreciated guys...
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Thread: I don't know what to do...
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12-17-2011, 01:46 PM #1
I don't know what to do...
Last edited by Nyanja; 12-17-2011 at 01:56 PM.
My StrongLifts 5x5 log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140678801&p=800258551#post800258551
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12-17-2011, 02:23 PM #2
this is what you do:
forget about bulking and adding muscle, for now. focus on getting ripped. you will feel like a god when you reach sub 10% bf. Sitting at 16% makes people feel like sh!t.
get ripped> feel awesome+tons of motivation> clean bulk
when cutting: aim for 500-1000kcal deficit/day. refeed once a week where you eat AT LEAST 1000 kcal ABOVE maintainance. the refeed is very important. NEVER skip the refeed. you will gain ZERO fat on the refeed. i 100% guarantee you that.
also, forget about keto. its an unnecessary strain mentally. you can get shredded while still eating loads of carbs.
if you follow my advice, cutting wil be smooth. you wont miss food or have cravings AT ALL and at the end of it you will feel motivated and happy about bulking.
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12-17-2011, 02:32 PM #3
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This advice is terrible for a number of reasons, but I'll focus on one: advising a 138 pound 5'3" individual to cut at a deficit of 500 to 1,000 calories is absurd and would likely bring his intake well below BMR.
And, just so you know, a caloric surplus causes increased adiposity regardless whether you call it a "refeed" or not.
OP: Pick a reasonable workout program, such as Starting Strength, and develop a proper diet by following the instructions here.
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12-17-2011, 02:51 PM #4
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12-17-2011, 02:52 PM #5
lol. strong out of shape internet expert.
my advice gives results. your advice gives average garbage.
500-1000 deficit is easily EASILY doable if you add cardio. regardless of weight.
and no, fat storage from a refeed is not the same when the body is running 500-1000 sub the rest of the week. anyone with first hand experience will know this.
OP, this person is a typical forum expert who only parrots generic bullsh!t advice and will not get you the results you want and will not bring back your motivation.
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12-17-2011, 02:55 PM #6
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12-17-2011, 02:58 PM #9
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The OP's BMR is ~1,500 calories a day. Even if his activity factor is 1.6 (which is moderately active and included 5 days of moderate exercise per week), his TDEE would be ~2,400 calories per day. A 1,000 calorie deficit would put him at 1,400 calories per day, which is terrible. And it's very likely that his TDEE is below 2,400 calories per day. Thus, your advice is terrible.
Caloric balance is what governs.
Blasting someone physique is not only against forum rules, it's also extremely immature.
Maintenance intake is the same on or off keto. That said, any decent resistance program (one that emphasizes compound movements and proper progression), properly performed, with progressive overload will work for a beginner.
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12-17-2011, 03:10 PM #17
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12-17-2011, 03:36 PM #22
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Based on the picture you attached, I'd say you have a decent bit of muscle; enough that you could do a short cut if you want to (assuming low body has at least parity with upper body in terms of muscle development), in which case you should calculate your TDEE (based on a BMR of ~1,500 calories and whatever activity factor is appropriate) and consume ~10% to ~15% below TDEE. Monitor weight change weekly or biweekly and adjust as appropriate.
That said, my personal preference would be for more size first, and thus I would bulk. But it's a personal decision.
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12-17-2011, 03:47 PM #23
Thanks for the advice.
Do you think I could lose some of my BF even when bulking? If I go 10% over my maintenance? I'd do my HST program (3 days of lifting) but add 45min medium cardio on off-lifting days.
10% over my maintenance would be 2227,5. With a split looking like:
FAT / PROT / CHO
67,5g / 135g / 270gMy StrongLifts 5x5 log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140678801&p=800258551#post800258551
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12-17-2011, 03:55 PM #24
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12-17-2011, 03:55 PM #25
Dude your fine. Bulk, its winter. I was in the same boat as you. I am doing a clean bulk and have gone from 129 pounds to 152 today, started May 1st. I have gained some fat but it hasn't been horrible. The thing is, I look 100 times better than before. I can't wait to start cutting in March. I am getting stronger every week and people notice I have gotten bigger, not fatter. Just my opinion. Good luck!
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12-17-2011, 04:12 PM #28
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12-17-2011, 06:16 PM #29
Guys, I'm almost done laying down my new diet but I have a question.
I'm 9g over my daily protein goal. What would you modify?
Any other critique are welcome.
Thanks!Last edited by Nyanja; 12-17-2011 at 08:35 PM.
My StrongLifts 5x5 log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140678801&p=800258551#post800258551
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12-17-2011, 09:35 PM #30
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