"Crushing All Carbs" The Ultimate Carb Load!

[ErikTheElectric]

"Crushing All Carbs!" - Episode 1: Single Speed Climbing, Free Pancakes, Gym PRs








Another self-experiment I guess you could say.. after the month of unlimited macros. I thought, "what would it be like to carb-load pretty much every day?". And it's going to be quite the task with how many carbohydrates I put down (as it is) on a daily basis. Last months self experiment was mainly to explore any body/physique changes that I may have noticed during the month (performance was also a factor), however...this month will be MAINLY performance based.

I don't usually gauge how much I take in on a daily basis, but if I were to put a number on it.. it would likely be around 550-650g of carbohydrates per day. With dietary fat being in the 80-90g range and protein being around 180g. Just to give you all an idea, every day will be around 800-900g of carbohydrates (yes, you read that right). Dietary fat will fall in the 45-55g range (I may keep it around 60g, however dietary fat isn't as "optimal" in my context as many make it out to be). Protein will be around the same.
I'll likely have to start tracking how much I take in for the next few weeks, just to get a rough estimate of how much I'll need.. but I'm stoked for another self-experiment!



BRING ON THE CARBS BABY!

[ErikTheElectric]

3/4/2015






So today was the first "official" day of my new self experiment. Just going to be hammering down carbs for the remainder of the month and see where things stand. I've been feeling AMAZING lately (both physically and mentally) but I'm wondering if things can get even better. I'm not sure if I made the point yet already, but I'm also doing this self experiment to see how much strength I can gain WHILE cycling AND getting back into resistance training again. It's a common misconception that the two simply cannot go hand in hand. But I really can't subscribe to that idea quite yet.


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I started off today super motivated, and hungry for the day! I weighed in today at 164.8 lbs (post ride) and will not be weighing in for the month. (Just wanted to get a starting weight). Today was my only day off for the week, so I wanted to get a nice relaxing ride in.. And ended up flooring it today! I managed to make it ~80 miles with an average speed at around 17mph (which is pretty decent, but still a little slow). I had quite a bit of time to ride today and it was nice to get out and do some climbing for the first portion of the ride and then finish it off with some distance.
I managed to make it up north, and then turn around and let the tailwind lead me back into my town.


After my ride, I decided to indulge in a craving and hit up IHOP for a post ride (and pre training) snack!
Decided to go with the new strawberry rhubarb croissant, hash browns/egg whites and ham/ with a stack of pancakes. Oddly enough, this meal made me feel like absolute trash afterwards (while I was hungry only 30 minutes afterward. Most likely was the cream cheese in the croissant (as I do not handle dairy well AT ALL) but regardless I still got in the gym and trained as intense as I could for 45 minutes. (Before heading home to the girlfriend)


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Training actually went pretty well tonight!
Granted my deadlifts are STILL at a standstill (365x3) and I ended up busting open my shins and bleeding on the bar. I wasn't expecting any PRs, ESPECIALLY after the ride today (climbing yesterday) and with the fact that I've been out of the gym for 2 weeks. Will be working my way back up to four plates, and the progressive overload will be gradual but it WILL happen. I will not stop until I get my strength back.

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Some snapshots from today!
(Dat shin blood)




IHOP
Post ride snack
Strawberry rhubarb croissant, egg whites/hash browns/ham, pancakes /w butter on the side



The "Monster Cali Burrito" at the mexican place that just opened up across the street from my apartment




+ Buffalo Chicken fries



Went way overboard on fat today, lol.








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Ride for the day (+7 miles to the gym/IHOP/Home)

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Training (PM)


Warmup
Stretching


Sumo Deadlifts
135 x 12
185 x 12
225 x 8
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275 x 5
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315 x 5
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365 x 3


DB seal rows
35s x 12 x 4


Standing BB Concentration Curls (paused)
Bar x 12
45 x 12
--
45 x 12
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55 x 12
55 x 10
55 x 10

Standing DB concentration curls
20s x 10
20s x 10
20s x 10
20s x 10


ISO machine pulls
90 x 12
90 x 12
90 x 12
110 x 10

Weighted abs
4 sets x 15

[JiveTurkey1]

IN on erik the electric thread

[ErikTheElectric]

IN on erik the electric thread

Welcome!

[boo99]

In

I think the new Mex Resto purposely opened close to you ensuring their success

[ErikTheElectric]

In

I think the new Mex Resto purposely opened close to you ensuring their success

Mex resto?

[boo99]

Mex resto?

the new Mexican place across from your apartment

[ErikTheElectric]

the new Mexican place across from your apartment

Now I get your joke

It's called "Los Primos"

[boo99]

Now I get your joke

It's called "Los Primos"

ahh que bueno

went to one in Perris CA
think it's the same chain

[gbullock32]

Subbed.

[ErikTheElectric]

Subbed.

Thanks for the support!

[ErikTheElectric]

New video to be out soon!


Feeling CRAZY hot (body temp). Also having some gnarly insomnia as well, but the energy is through the roof!

[ifguy12]

New video to be out soon!


Feeling CRAZY hot (body temp). Also having some gnarly insomnia as well, but the energy is through the roof!

What is your myfitnesspal account? Also how did you estimate the macros of the burrito from the place across your apartment? Did you ever experience hypermetabolism (i.e an increased metabolic rate even after consuming thousands of calories due to extended periods of caloric restriction)?

[sonnydfrizzy]

What is your myfitnesspal account? Also how did you estimate the macros of the burrito from the place across your apartment? Did you ever experience hypermetabolism (i.e an increased metabolic rate even after consuming thousands of calories due to extended periods of caloric restriction)?

*and... here... we.... go.....*

ifguy12 is back lmao

I saw he was on Lyle McDonald's forums on bodyrecomp and Lyle literally told him he had a severe eating disorder and needed help immediately and perma-banned him from his ******** and forums. You should have seen the questions he asked.

Here, check some out...
http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?p=274074
http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?t=30082
http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?t=29901
http://forums.lylemcdonald.com/showthread.php?t=29892

[ErikTheElectric]

3/5/2015




Another day. Another KILLER ride. And more amazing eats!

I have a feeling that this month is definitely going to be one to remember! (For various reasons, but I'll dive into that later).

I'm going to start posting/journaling my performance increases/decreases (mainly during my riding/Gym performance) just because of how much of a significant difference I'm seeing/will be seeing with my overall strength/power output/physical ability with the drastic increase in CHO intake.

Started this day off by heading to class around 7 in the morning, after a waking up in a puddle of sweat this morning. That's one thing I do NOT miss about having such a high intake, the night sweats.. but they come and go. I'm also SUPER HOT (body temperature wise, which isn't something I've dealt with before. Usually I'm more on the chilly side than anything.. But I can deal with it for now.


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KILLED todays ride.
Today was a day of repeats with a good chunk of elevation gain. I rode with an amazing amount of power and really didn't want to stop! Gotta love it when you start your ride in the late morning, and then before you know it... it's already getting dark out! I did see a guy get hit by a car today, which was unfortunate.. however he was going the opposite way in the bike lane... So I can't really knock the driver.

Training was decent today.
Had a stupid amount of chest/upper body DOMs today, (Due to the bench PR a few days ago). Didn't get the 75s up on the DB OHP. But I'll get them next time.. Really spent the majority of the session just stretching and foam rolling. Glutes were FRIED.


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The highlight of today was going to my FIRST "Sushi Buffet".

MIND = BLOWN
Not a single MFP entry was made, but it was so amazing. Tried to keep fat as low as possible, but it just didn't happen. Just too much delicious food, gotta love it when your GF has two plates and is "full" yet I'm still hungry as we leave (they had to close).




Performance Notes Today - 3/5/2015




Power: 9/10
Seriously though.. had to stop myself on my climbs! Felt like my quads were going to rip apart! Cadence was a bit on the lower end today as my glutes were a bit sore.

Motivation: 8/10
Had the tunes going, and was pumped to get out and ride. However, this was my 3rd day in a row riding. So, I'm ready for the weekend and another eating challenge!

Efficiency: 8/10
Really kept my cadence in the zones and kept climbing as much as I could while not over-expending myself today.. and as you can see. I lasted QUITE a long time.








Warmup
Stretching
Foam rolling


Seated DB OHP
35 x 12
50 x 12
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65 x 5
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70 x 5
70 x 0
65 x 5
65 x 5


Narrow leg press (constant tension, knees to chest) complex with calf press (after each set / to failure)
1 pps x 12
2 pps x 12
3 pps x 12
4 pps x 12

Paused BB incline press
Bar x 12
95 x 12
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135 x 8
135 x 8
135 x 8


Triceps
3 sets x 12

Ham Curls
4 sets x 15

Weighted abs
4 sets x failure




last nights winning pre bed waffles

[ErikTheElectric]

The Sushi Buffet Carnage!

Started out with sushi


Beef and Broccoli + Baked Mussel (HNGGH) + Lo men + Crunchy Shrimp


Teriyaki Chicken + Spring Roll + Crab Legs + Cheesy Salmon + Deep Fried Bananas


HNGGGGG


White Rice + Potstickers + Coconut Shrimp + Seared Tilapia + BBQ OCTOPUS! (NGGHHH)


Crab Legs + Assorted Snow Pea salad + Sushi


Almond Cookies + Various Desserts

[ErikTheElectric]

Side of Seaweed Salad + Cream Puff + Coconut Maccaroon + Cream Brûlée + Tapioca Pudding


Final Plate (Could've gone for more) - Teriyaki Chicken, Spring Roll, Crab Leg + Pineapple / Jello / Mandarin Pudding

[gbullock32]

Man that sushi looks good.

[sonnydfrizzy]

Good thing you ride for 3+ hours a day man. I couldn't imagine what would happen if you YOLO'd like this without it! Food looks great. Nice work.

[ErikTheElectric]

Good thing you ride for 3+ hours a day man. I couldn't imagine what would happen if you YOLO'd like this without it! Food looks great. Nice work.

I don't ride that much, wish I could get out that much though. (Maybe if I ever turn pro)

[ErikTheElectric]

Crushing All Carbs (#2): IHOP, 7,000 Calories, Post "Cheat Month" Weigh in, Deadlifts!

[ErikTheElectric]

First OFFICIAL Eating "Contest" This weekend!



(Assuming my boss will approve of me taking an hour to ride a few miles from the shop on my lunch break, lol).

Unfortunately, it's hot dogs. But it's tomorrow and it should be fun! 50$ if I win #1. I have no prior experience with hot dogs, and I have 5 minutes to kill as much as I can. So it should be interesting!

[gbullock32]

Still love hot dogs myself, just a cheap meal but man it never leaves me let down. Hot dogs and tater tots were my lunch so often as a kid, loved it.

[ErikTheElectric]

6/6/2015



Long day of work. Just rode in, grinded, and got home to a home cooked dinner.


I have the opportunity to purchase the LAST bicycle available..
It's a HUGE chunk of change.. but this is my dream bike. Was going to pull the trigger today.. but it's a huge decision.. and I can't just impulse buy like that...

Will be making the OFFICIAL decision tomorrow... (after my eating challenge)








Lunch Repeats today (done on a single speed) + 10 miles commuting (round trip)



GF made dinner

[gbullock32]

Not a cyclist, but that is one damn sexy bike.

[nicholasberg]

sounds like my boy Abdullah Zeinab! ( www.youtube.com/user/abdullahzeinab1 ) haha in for some cycling and carbing brah


and how could i forget..that food porn.

[ShyGuyXS]

In.

Erik, I don't miss those night sweats for a second either. Really annoyed me for 4-5 months straight on 4k+ cals/day...

6/6/2015

Is that bike like the DeLorean from Back to the Future? If so, I probably would have bought it by now.

Think it over, and whichever way you decide in the end, you have my vote.

[ErikTheElectric]

Crushing All Carbs (#3): Beast Ride, Asian Buffet, Food Porn!










ALSO! Stay Tuned for the Hot Dog Eating Competition Happening TODAY!

Not a cyclist, but that is one damn sexy bike.

Thanks brother!

[gbullock32]

TFW prep weeks worth of lunches and work provides free lunch. Orange chicken, rice, egg rolls, and fruits/salad/soup bars; unlimited food.

TFW lunches become prepped dinners and time and money are saved.

Mention that because I thought about how much it will save me on grocery bill- then thought it would save you a lot too so a little bragging here haha.

[ErikTheElectric]

TFW prep weeks worth of lunches and work provides free lunch. Orange chicken, rice, egg rolls, and fruits/salad/soup bars; unlimited food.

TFW lunches become prepped dinners and time and money are saved.

Mention that because I thought about how much it will save me on grocery bill- then thought it would save you a lot too so a little bragging here haha.

If only my work did the same, lmao