Cutting: Low protein and eating whatever

[Striation]

Daily Average: Exercise: 3238kcal Food: 2820kcal (Fat: 111.48g, Protein: 101.61g, Carbs: 353.10g)
Monthly Total: Exercise: 97148kcal Food: 84612kcal (Fat: 3344.28g, Protein: 3048.23g, Carbs: 10592.94g)

[Striation]

Thu 10th:
Intake 3167
fat: 141.12g
protein: 86.78g
carbs: 395.08g
Burn 3642
Deficit 475

Wed 9th:
Intake 2512
fat: 96.23g
protein: 82.32g
carbs: 338.47g
Burn 3106
Deficit 594

Tue 8th:
Intake 3199
fat: 118.41g
protein: 123.69g
carbs: 426.85g
Burn 3618
Deficit 419

Mon 7th:
Intake 4290
fat: 154.56g
protein: 115.48g
carbs: 629.87g
Burn 3026
Surplus 1264

Sun 6th:
Intake 2518
fat: 110.25g
protein: 83.02g
carbs: 294.99g
Burn 3113
Deficit 595

Sat 5th:
Intake 2915
fat: 129.72g
protein: 117.81g
carbs: 323.16g
Burn 3445
Deficit 530

Fri 4th:
Intake 2704
fat: 103.51g
protein: 83.65g
carbs: 368.78g
Burn 2612
Surplus 92

Thu 3rd:
Intake 2526
fat: 60.05g
protein: 84.34g
carbs: 422.00g
Burn 3991
Deficit 1465

Wed 2nd:
Intake 2436
fat: 65.39g
protein: 96.35g
carbs: 375.33g
Burn 3538
Deficit 1102

Tue 1st:
Intake 3802
fat: 136.01g
protein: 100.29g
carbs: 553.79g
Burn 3024
Surplus 778

113 days and counting
Total deficit 109624= 31.32
Deficit weight 184.68

[tsrobfl]

progress pics soon? It's been over a month since the last ones and I think there is probably good progress if you dropped 6 lbs since then

[MrCarl.]

Yeah, we went progress pics along with this awsome logging and calculations!

[Striation]

progress pics soon? It's been over a month since the last ones and I think there is probably good progress if you dropped 6 lbs since then

Yeah, we went progress pics along with this awsome logging and calculations!

Ok, they will be up soon.

[JahSouljah]

Very interesting thread im doing something similar maybe even a little more extreme 60-80g protein each day and 800-1000 calories 5ft8 175lbs started a week ago at 180lbs. nice to see im not the only person trying something diffrent, i will start my own diary later today. look forward to your updates and nice progress so far.

[Striation]

[chickeneater]

op, any cliffs on the low protein? What were your results compared to what you wanted thus far?

[Striation]

op, any cliffs on the low protein? What were your results compared to what you wanted thus far?

Better than I ever would've believed. Strength is still the same if not better overall on most lifts. I have proved to myself at least that 1-1.5 grams per pound is more than what is needed for optimal results. Maybe people on roids can make use of that much.

[binks09]

Better than I ever would've believed. Strength is still the same if not better overall on most lifts. I have proved to myself at least that 1-1.5 grams per pound is more than what is needed for optimal results. Maybe people on roids can make use of that much.

Just curious as to how much of your success you think is mental? Obviously you have gone against the grain of typical cutting ideology but have nonetheless still gained some incredible results. Do you think that the fact that you are able to eat what you want (in moderation) is providing a positive mentality for you which in turn is helping with the fat loss? (Maybe there are some different hormones, like cortisol, in play here)

[Striation]

Just curious as to how much of your success you think is mental? Obviously you have gone against the grain of typical cutting ideology but have nonetheless still gained some incredible results. Do you think that the fact that you are able to eat what you want (in moderation) is providing a positive mentality for you which in turn is helping with the fat loss? (Maybe there are some different hormones, like cortisol, in play here)

I do think that mentally the diet helps a lot. For example, there is little reason to have a pig out meal/day since I enjoy what I want when I want, in moderation like you pointed out. These meals/days would set me back days. I don't count the hours until my next cheat meal or next bland meal(when I believed meal frequency mattered). Life is much more enjoyable. I enjoy my diet and my workouts when in the past the only thing I looked forward to was my workout.

[MrCarl.]

Superb progression! But do you find personally protein rich foods more satisfying than high CHO ones? At the begginning of the cut I was eating 160g pro a day and increased to 180g and feeling better and more full to be honest.

[Striation]

Superb progression! But do you find personally protein rich foods more satisfying than high CHO ones? At the begginning of the cut I was eating 160g pro a day and increased to 180g and feeling better and more full to be honest.

It has been so long, I can't remember. Yeah, anyone who says otherwise would be lying. A fatty steak is more filling than a bowl of frosted flakes. Mmmmm, steak.....

[Striation]

-
Wed 23rd:
2223 79%
fat: 102.85g
protein: 71.39g
carbs: 271.67g
Burn 2683
Deficit 460

Tue 22nd:
3155 113%
fat: 120.26g
protein: 91.02g
carbs: 442.22g
Burn 3422
Deficit 267

Mon 21st:
2628 94%
fat: 100.12g
protein: 82.15g
carbs: 373.43g
Burn 3200
Deficit 572

Sun 20th:
2623 94%
fat: 115.21g
protein: 82.35g
carbs: 324.71g
Burn 3126
Deficit 503

Sat 19th:
2462 88%
fat: 96.10g
protein: 84.05g
carbs: 340.44g
Burn 2987
Deficit 525

Fri 18th:
2464 88%
fat: 85.07g
protein: 68.87g
carbs: 374.31g
Burn 2966
Deficit 502

Thu 17th:
4137 148%
fat: 172.63g
protein: 166.57g
carbs: 483.77g
Burn 3081
Surplus 1056

Wed 16th:
2500 * 89%
fat: 101.79g
protein: 82.04g
carbs: 322.93g
Burn 2641
Deficit 141

Tue 15th:
2893 103%
fat: 119.48g
protein: 102.58g
carbs: 370.77g
Burn 3523
Deficit 630

Mon 14th:
2969 106%
fat: 140.93g
protein: 124.37g
carbs: 280.50g
Burn 3345
Deficit 376

Sun 13th:
2565 92%
fat: 106.62g
protein: 89.62g
carbs: 317.76g
Burn 2764
Deficit 199

Sat 12th:
2794 100%
fat: 131.61g
protein: 74.67g
carbs: 334.59g
Burn 3411
Deficit 617

Fri 11th:
3588 128%
fat: 141.01g
protein: 116.22g
carbs: 472.32g
Burn 3261
Surplus 327

As of Day 126
Total deficit 113033= 32.29
Deficit would put me at 183.71 lbs.
Todays morning weight 183 lbs.

Still rocking. Accuracy is insane. Calorie in calories out people!

[tsrobfl]

Progress pics look great, I don't know if I could do it the way you do (Calculating calories burnt vs. calories consumed with such precision), but I'm impressed. Any reason why you consume a surplus on certain days? Social gatherings and what not?

[Striation]

Progress pics look great, I don't know if I could do it the way you do (Calculating calories burnt vs. calories consumed with such precision), but I'm impressed. Any reason why you consume a surplus on certain days? Social gatherings and what not?

Weakness, lol. No other reason. Thanks!

[tsrobfl]

Weakness, lol. No other reason. Thanks!

Still seeing great results, keep it up man. If I ever fall to cravings I never bother to calculate the cals bc it is embarrassing. Keep up the good work. Also, look into joining the NutMisc summer transformation contest if you plan on dieting down more. Prizes and Motivation galore

[Striation]

Before 220 lbs.

Current 06/07/12 182 lbs.

[Striation]

Fri 8th: 2357 84%
fat: 95.45g
protein: 94.03g
carbs: 294.90g
3036
Deficit 679

Thu 7th: 2239 80%
fat: 69.98g
protein: 79.17g
carbs: 335.75g
2988
Deficit 749

Wed 6th: 2484 89%
fat: 54.80g
protein: 103.51g
carbs: 399.60g
3264
Deficit 780

Tue 5th: 1807 65%
fat: 61.07g
protein: 111.45g
carbs: 203.56g
2864
Deficit 1057

Mon 4th: 3405 122%
fat: 85.82g
protein: 118.37g
carbs: 564.78g
2697
Surplus 708

Sun 3rd: 4345 155%
fat: 188.94g
protein: 171.47g
carbs: 503.61g
3176
Surplus 1169

Sat 2nd: 2902 104%
fat: 120.80g
protein: 78.28g
carbs: 386.40g
2616
Surplus 286

Fri 1st: 2422 86%
fat: 62.72g
protein: 107.04g
carbs: 369.40g
3261
Deficit 839

May 2012
Thu 31st: 2477 88%
fat: 108.41g
protein: 141.74g
carbs: 246.58g
3234
Deficit 757

Wed 30th: 2566 92%
fat: 109.71g
protein: 83.14g
carbs: 301.52g
3133
Deficir 567

Tue 29th: 3191 114%
fat: 75.09g
protein: 83.96g
carbs: 546.81g
2564
Surplus 627

Mon 28th: 3877 138%
fat: 150.52g
protein: 130.57g
carbs: 498.62g
2792
Surplus 1085

Sun 27th: 2737 98%
fat: 93.00g
protein: 77.92g
carbs: 391.17g
3239
Deficit 502

Sat 26th: 2615 93%
fat: 91.69g
protein: 71.53g
carbs: 392.74g
3159
Deficit 544

Fri 25th: 3024 108%
fat: 110.27g
protein: 106.97g
carbs: 439.80g
3564
Deficit 540

Thu 24th: 2848 102%
fat: 113.28g
protein: 86.49g
carbs: 373.48g
3311
Deficit 463

142 days in
Total deficit 116635= 33.32
Deficit would put me at 182.68
Actual weight 182.0

[Striation]

Fun facts.
1. Main protein source= Pizza
2. Weight lost 34lbs.
3. Bench pressing about twice my body weight
4. Averaged ~90g of protein for 142 days
5. Went from getting winded jogging 3 blocks to running 8-10 miles without stopping.
6. Stretched out my size 36's now I have to pull my size 32's up. Need to go shopping again.
7. Waist has gone from 43" to a little over 33"
8. Can do about 45 pullups in a row.

Averages for the month of May:
Daily Average: Exercise: 3178kcal Food: 2916kcal (Fat: 112.93g, Protein: 96.51g, Carbs: 388.01g)
Monthly Total: Exercise: 98521kcal Food: 90405kcal (Fat: 3500.90g, Protein: 2991.95g, Carbs: 12028.46g)


Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (53%)
Fat (35%)
Protein (12%)

[idotel6]

Fun facts.
1. Main protein source= Pizza
2. Weight lost 34lbs.
3. Bench pressing about twice my body weight
4. Averaged ~90g of protein for 142 days
5. Went from getting winded jogging 3 blocks to running 8-10 miles without stopping.
6. Stretched out my size 36's now I have to pull my size 32's up. Need to go shopping again.
7. Waist has gone from 43" to a little over 33"
8. Can do about 45 pullups in a row.

Averages for the month of May:
Daily Average: Exercise: 3178kcal Food: 2916kcal (Fat: 112.93g, Protein: 96.51g, Carbs: 388.01g)
Monthly Total: Exercise: 98521kcal Food: 90405kcal (Fat: 3500.90g, Protein: 2991.95g, Carbs: 12028.46g)


Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (53%)
Fat (35%)
Protein (12%)

wow very impressive man, one of the best logs for sure, keep updating, im in for sure.

just came here yesterday and forgot to reply

Supps??

i used to eat 180prots per day (71KG~) while cutting, few days ago i changed it to 140prots and i feel much weaker can u explain why i feel weaker and u dont?
and i see we both have some loose skin (hate this mothafaka)/ u have any idea when it wil disappear(im almost 18yo)?

(sorry for the bad grammar)

[Striation]

wow very impressive man, one of the best logs for sure, keep updating, im in for sure.

just came here yesterday and forgot to reply

Supps??

i used to eat 180prots per day (71KG~) while cutting, few days ago i changed it to 140prots and i feel much weaker can u explain why i feel weaker and u dont?
and i see we both have some loose skin (hate this mothafaka)/ u have any idea when it wil disappear(im almost 18yo)?

(sorry for the bad grammar)

I cannot explain that. You feel weaker, or you are weaker? Placebo?

Not so sure mine is loose skin. I can feel the fat, I just carry more there than most I believe. Still need to shred it.

[Striation]

So, I was looking at my averages for the month of may and noticed I only lost 2.32 lbs. that month. Weight loss slowed down A LOT to say the least. Before may, I believe my average fat loss was 2.53lbs per WEEK. Kicking it back up a little this month, I hope. 2.5 per week is high at this point, but I will try to get closer to 4-5 lbs. this month.

[t12jm]

Fun facts.
1. Main protein source= Pizza
2. Weight lost 34lbs.
3. Bench pressing about twice my body weight
4. Averaged ~90g of protein for 142 days
5. Went from getting winded jogging 3 blocks to running 8-10 miles without stopping.
6. Stretched out my size 36's now I have to pull my size 32's up. Need to go shopping again.
7. Waist has gone from 43" to a little over 33"
8. Can do about 45 pullups in a row.

Averages for the month of May:
Daily Average: Exercise: 3178kcal Food: 2916kcal (Fat: 112.93g, Protein: 96.51g, Carbs: 388.01g)
Monthly Total: Exercise: 98521kcal Food: 90405kcal (Fat: 3500.90g, Protein: 2991.95g, Carbs: 12028.46g)


Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (53%)
Fat (35%)
Protein (12%)

post of the year right here, killin it!

[determined4000]

So, I was looking at my averages for the month of may and noticed I only lost 2.32 lbs. that month. Weight loss slowed down A LOT to say the least. Before may, I believe my average fat loss was 2.53lbs per WEEK. Kicking it back up a little this month, I hope. 2.5 per week is high at this point, but I will try to get closer to 4-5 lbs. this month.

200 cal deficit so it makes sense

[Striation]

200 cal deficit so it makes sense

I know, it's nice to see exactly why it is happening instead of being frustrated and wondering why. People who don't keep track like this would be like "oh, my metabolism is shot, I may have to take some time off." or some other nonsense.

[Striation]

post of the year right here, killin it!

Haha, thanks bro!

[Striation]

Been slacking hard on the updating. The order of things:

Day of month
Intake
Exercise
Net calories

June:

9
2572
3100
Net -528
10
2434
2937
Net -503
11
3884
2605
Net 1279
12
2898
3692
Net -794
13
2695
3460
Net -765
14
3266
3401
Net -135
15
2479
2852*
Net -373
16
2823
3459
Net -636
17
2984
3200
Net -216
18
2917
3099
Net -182
19
4682
3182*
Net 1500
20
1861
3066
Net -1205
21
2260
3057
Net -797
22
2329
3398
Net -1069
23
2625
3016*
Net -391
24
2743
3267*
Net -524
25
4563
2603
Net 1960
26
2348
2818*
Net -470
27
2551
2860
Net -309
28
3730*
2565*
Net 1165
29
4103*
2603
Net 1500
30
4343*
2885
Net 1458

July

1
3031*
2677
Net 354
2
4883*
2650
Net 2233
3
1476
2565
Net -1089
4
1385
2804
Net -1419
5
1367
2630
Net -1263
6
2405
2844*
Net -439
7
1919
2565
Net -646
8
3518
2548*
Net 970


172 days in
Total Deficit 117969=33.7 lbs.
Weight going by deficit= 182.3
Actual weight 179
Actual weight lost 37 lbs.

Starting to outpace deficit by a lot. Losing slower but still heading in the right direction. Went on vacation which explains the large surpluses. Strength still high.

[Striation]

Daily Average: Exercise: 3034kcal Food: 2968kcal (Fat: 115.42g, Protein: 109.36g, Carbs: 382.02g)
Monthly Total: Exercise: 91027kcal Food: 89051kcal (Fat: 3462.67g, Protein: 3280.92g, Carbs: 11460.61g)

Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (51%)
Fat (35%)
Protein (14%)

[ggaun]

very impressive results for a low protein diet. How is everything going?