My Latest Video Log about Metabolic Damage

[JanesLastResort]

Fell into this whole recently, not sure what i was thinking, but it didn't work. Dangerously low carb intake and a refeed every 3-4 days just didn't cut it and i plateaued at 7-8% bf.

Eating way more now and losing weight like no other, i hardly even need cardio. It's fuking awesome lol.

[KCTonyG]

Good video, and it goes counter to what many people say about calories in and calories out being the only factor.

[pc9]

awesome video layne. took a while and caught up on your video log.... great source of information, i learned a lot.

[Android1125]

But you still believe they have there place in a cutting program Layne? Just don't be excessive with it.

Also whats your recommendations on HIIT frequency, I know it can be vary taxing on the CNS, is 5x per week too much would you say?

Would be good to hear your thoughts on this.

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[JanesLastResort]

But you still believe they have there place in a cutting program Layne? Just don't be excessive with it.

Also whats your recommendations on HIIT frequency, I know it can be vary taxing on the CNS, is 5x per week too much would you say?

Would be good to hear your thoughts on this.

Very simply put, if it doesn't hold you back in weight training then it's fine.

As far as i'm aware at least!

[Beastrunner]

Can't seem to find the video and really want tgis information. Anyone help?

[Android1125]

Can't seem to find the video and really want tgis information. Anyone help?

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[jibzz]

Thanks for this Layne.

[stefanuus]

Thanks so much for this video layne. I went trough an eating disorder phase and fuked up my metabolism severely. I was losing no weight at 1000-1800 cals a day for a period of about 3-4 months. For the past 2 months ive been increasing my calories and im up to about 2600-2800 while lifting hard trying to clean bulk and restore my lost muscle. Ive noticed you talk about people damaging their metabolisms over the course of years so is my case really that severe? Ive gained maybe 1% of fat if even that over the course of these 2 months but im not sure if im going to gain more plus i was not seeing the muscle memory results i wanted so that played in upping the cals aswell. So should i slow it down?

[imid]

Layne,

Great video. I've been losing weight slowly via diet manipulation but want to increase my rate of loss. I heard you recommend HIIT but I am curious, why won't HIIt lead to metabolic damage. Won't the body adjust to the drop in calories just like it would for a lower intensity program.

Thanks,

[CharlieMats121]

interesting stuff..

[OrcaLifter]

Great video. Thanks Layne.

[nirvikara]

such an interesting vid..... I am starting to implement this, but is increasing by 100 cals/week until I hit maintenance too much? Even though I am still technically at a deficit?

[RebelMom]

i'm new here. was scouting more info on layne norton's information regarding this subject. i am not a bodybuilder but i'm pretty sure i have metabolic damage. i plateau very easily. i gain weight by hardly eating anything, etc. i won't bore you with details but i have a burning question i HOPE someone can help me with. i have an exceptionally clean diet but have hit a plateau already, just a month into working my ass off. i don't eat enough, i know this. i have trained myself over the years to not eat a lot because i have three kids and i am BROKE and struggle to buy the healthiest food for the whole family. i know i need to eat more to continue getting results but i am not hungry! or i should say, i am hungry but don't feel like eating. i don't know if i should increase protein or more veggies or what?! i don't know if i should force myself to eat? does anyone have any advice??

[fltallpaul]

i'm new here. was scouting more info on layne norton's information regarding this subject. i am not a bodybuilder but i'm pretty sure i have metabolic damage. i plateau very easily. i gain weight by hardly eating anything, etc. i won't bore you with details but i have a burning question i HOPE someone can help me with. i have an exceptionally clean diet but have hit a plateau already, just a month into working my ass off. i don't eat enough, i know this. i have trained myself over the years to not eat a lot because i have three kids and i am BROKE and struggle to buy the healthiest food for the whole family. i know i need to eat more to continue getting results but i am not hungry! or i should say, i am hungry but don't feel like eating. i don't know if i should increase protein or more veggies or what?! i don't know if i should force myself to eat? does anyone have any advice??

Do you train with weights? What is your current goal regarding your physique?

[RebelMom]

Do you train with weights? What is your current goal regarding your physique?

thanks for your response, paul! i have been weight training off and on for about 15 years so i have a decent muscle build anyway but i'm currently using only free weights for about 20 mins, twice a week. other than that, i'm doing Insanity 4 or 5 times a week. i would like to lift more--a lot more. not sure if i should get a gym membership (i don't want to) or just invest in more free weights to start getting the strength and definition i want. i know this is really important to burning more fat.. i'm just unable to commit to something more than $100 at the moment as far as my goals regarding my physique.. i'm not interested in figure competitions or anything but my ultimate goal is to look and feel like an athlete. i have no idea what my body fat percentage is or anything but i would like to lose another 20 lbs, putting me at about 150, 5' 10". from there i would like to see if i'm able to cut a little more and get the athletic body i've always wanted.

i follow a basic whole foods diet trying to eat every 2-3 hours (i have kids so sometimes i just can't eat for a while as i'm doing things with them).. my daily menu looks like this: 2 local eggs fried in coconut oil, 1 piece of sprouted grain toast with a touch of regular butter and organic jelly, 3 oz of plain greek yogurt with either organic blueberries or a banana, homemade guacamole (either half an avocado or a whole) with sprouted organic corn tortilla chips (1 serving), 1/4 cup of trail mix (goji, sunflower seeds, raisins, cacao nibs, brazil nuts, almonds), NOW foods protein shake (1/2 portion) with 1/2 cup organic local milk, veggie smoothie (organic swiss chard, or celery, watercress, 1/2 org apple, 1/2 orange), then if i'm lucky, a small, "as healthy as possible" portion of whatever i've made my family. sometimes if i'm really hungry i'll have organic cereal or hot chocolate with cacao and stevia.. and all of that with distilled water with organic lemon juice..

may i ask.. what kind of water do you drink??

thank you so much for any assessments!!!! any advice or criticism, i am all ears... if anyone is willing to give it thanks again..

[fltallpaul]

To look like an athlete you will have to train like one. a few 20 minute sessions with weights won't build significant muscle. Your diet although healthy does not scream Anabolic to me. I am sure if you increased your training time and intensity along with larger meals you would see a significant increase in performance and body composition. Of Course I understand this may not be the most important thing to you at the moment but since you are here it's obviously important.

I drink tap water. I don't buy into much of the organic\distilled\farm raised stuff. I eat what most would consider healthy foods as I prepare almost all my meals and they contain basic whole foods. I support anyones decision to eat how they choose its just not for me.

Since you are doing insanity I am sure you are in pretty good cardiovascular shape so I fear your nutrition may be letting you down a bit. You mentioned you are undereating and that is a possibility.

[RebelMom]

To look like an athlete you will have to train like one. a few 20 minute sessions with weights won't build significant muscle. Your diet although healthy does not scream Anabolic to me. I am sure if you increased your training time and intensity along with larger meals you would see a significant increase in performance and body composition. Of Course I understand this may not be the most important thing to you at the moment but since you are here it's obviously important.

I drink tap water. I don't buy into much of the organic\distilled\farm raised stuff. I eat what most would consider healthy foods as I prepare almost all my meals and they contain basic whole foods. I support anyones decision to eat how they choose its just not for me.

Since you are doing insanity I am sure you are in pretty good cardiovascular shape so I fear your nutrition may be letting you down a bit. You mentioned you are undereating and that is a possibility.

thanks for your advice Paul!! i will taking over my husband's unused gym membership to hit the weights a few times a week. been trying to eat more protein and snack every couple hours. thanks again ) anybody else want to chime in, i will check back periodically