Hey guys!!
I finally decided to jump in and start logging here.
The objective of this Log is to test out an experimental cut where I will diet every other day. I got the idea from looking at Intermittent Calorie Restriction studies. I have always been the type to try new things and challenge my perception of what works and what doesn't. This should be very interesting and I am positive I will learn something from this experience
My Maintenance calories are approximately 3000 calories per day.
I am going to eat 1500 calories one day then 3500 calories the next. This should average out to about 2500 calories a day.
I will also log my workouts to the best I can and probably put up some food pron.
Here are some starting pics
As you can see from my face in the pics, I'm very excited about this. Lets Go!!!!
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Thread: Every Other Day Diet Experiment.
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07-16-2015, 03:20 PM #1
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Every Other Day Diet Experiment.
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07-16-2015, 04:48 PM #2
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Day 1
Morning weight - 194 lbs
Daily Calories - 1500
Energy has been good all day. Strangely enough I have been a little bit more productive today. I guess its because I've been trying to get my mind off thinking about food. Going to workout later tonight so we'll see how that goes with lower calories and almost no carbs.
Workout
Deadlift
365lbs x 3
405lbs x 3
425lbs x 5
Single Leg Glute Bridge 2 x 15
Hyperextensions 1 x 25
Tucked Front Lever Pulls 2 x 15
Underhand Lat Pulldowns 190lbs x 8Last edited by tominho7; 07-17-2015 at 08:24 AM.
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07-18-2015, 05:28 PM #3
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Day 3
Morning weight - 191.6 lbs New Low!!!
Daily Calories - 1500
I forgot to enter a log for day 2, but my calories on that day were 3500. I was actually hungrier on day 2 than day 1, weird stuff. Did a workout this morning which went fairly well but for some reason squats felt kinda heavy today, but was pleased with my depth
Workout
Squats
205 lbs x 6
245 lbs x 6
285 lbs x 6
Leg Press 3# 45 lbs PPP x 15
Hyper extensions 6 Ladders - This means 1 rep pause 1 second, 2 reps pause 2 seconds, 3 reps pause 3 second
NOTE Ladders are great for adding intensity to body weight exercises
Pseudo Planche Push-ups 2 x 12
Seated Rows 145 lbs 2 x 12
Here is a video of my top set for squats today
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07-19-2015, 11:40 AM #4
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07-19-2015, 11:39 PM #5
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Yep! I make sure to be in a deficit at the end of the week. My maintenance is 3000 calories per day, and with this plan I hit an average of 2500 calories per day.
That's works out to be about 1 lb of fat lost a week.Squatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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07-20-2015, 08:40 AM #6
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07-20-2015, 09:25 AM #7
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Day 4
Morning weight - 192.6 lbs
Daily Calories - 4000
Yesterday was Sunday Funday and a high calorie day too, No workout on this day. I went a little bit over my calorie goal for the day, but that's because my judgment was a little impaired due to eating an interesting candy my friend gave me .
Spent the day kick'in it with me lady, just enjoying some good eats and deep convo. I found a Donut shop next to my place which had some red velvet cake donuts. I had to acquire these and an apple fritter. I was not disappointed, they were BOMB.COM
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07-21-2015, 01:03 PM #8
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Day 5
Morning weight - 192.0 lbs
Daily Calories - 1500
Another lower calorie day today. No workout today. It's been almost a week and it seems like this is a plan that is quite sustainable. Whenever I get hungry on the lower days, it easy to push through because I know I get to eat more the very next day.
Although my calories were low, I was able to fit in some treats. Here are some chicken croquettes from this cool cafe in Burbank California called "Porto's". Their food is amazing
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07-21-2015, 10:29 PM #9
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Day 6
Morning weight - 191.4 lbs New Low!!!
Daily Calories - 3500
This was my first workout on a higher calorie day. It felt a little easier to do more volume so I guess the extra calories helped.
Workout
Squats
135 lbs x 8
225 lbs x 8
255 lbs x 8
Leg Press
Three 45 lbs PPP x 20
Hyper extensions
25 lbs x 15
Body Weight x 15
Arnold Dumbbell Shoulder Presses
50 lbs ea hand x 12
50 lbs ea hand x 12
Lat Pull-downs
145 lbs x 8
190 lbs x 8
For those of you that have experience dieting in the single digits do you notice that at some point things get exponentially harder mentally? For example I always know I'm on a cut when it seems like everybody around me, all of a sudden become dumber and more annoying.Squatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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07-22-2015, 04:57 AM #10
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07-22-2015, 08:47 AM #11
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Oh yeah, i'm definitely getting Hangry. My patience is noticeably lower. I have to keep an eye on my mental state because I work with other people all day. I gotta to avoid snapping at peeps
Co-worker says "Have a nice day!"
I say "I hate it when you tell me what to do, Back Off!!!"Last edited by tominho7; 07-23-2015 at 12:09 AM.
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07-23-2015, 12:21 AM #12
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Day 7
Morning weight - 192
Daily Calories - 1500
Today marked a full week of this diet plan. So far so good. I wasn't supposed to lift today but decided to train with my fellow co-worker because he needed some motivation. We did this leg workout
Workout
Front Squats
135 lbs x 8
135 lbs x 8
135 lbs x 8
Sumo Deadlifts
135 lbs x 6
225 lbs x 6
275 lbs x 6
315 lbs x 6
365 lbs x 6
Reverse Lunges
95 lbs x 8
115 lbs x 8
115 lbs x 8
Single Leg Glute Bridges
Body Weight x 15
Body Weight x 15
Body Weight x 15
All I can say is my butt is on fire!!!! That workout knocked the socks off my butt cheeks. I might need one of these tomorrow
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07-27-2015, 01:46 PM #13
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Day 11
Morning weight - 190.4 lbs New Low!!!!
Daily Calories - 3500
Haven't logged anything for the past few days. I've been caught up with work and spending quality time with family. But i'm back to it now.
So far this experiment has been interesting. Although it is still early I feel like this is a diet approach I can use again in the future. It is a lot easier to handle psychologically because whenever I feel hungry/hangry during the lower calorie days I can always tough it out until the next day when I know I can indulge a little bit more.
Only worked out one more time last week and here is what I did.
Workout
Standing Military Shoulder Press
115 lbs x 6
135 lbs x 6
145 lbs x 6
115 lbs x 10
Pseudo Planche Push-ups
Body-weight x 12
Body-weight x 13
Seated Rows
130 lbs x 15
130 lbs x 15
130 lbs x 12Squatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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07-28-2015, 07:47 AM #14
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07-28-2015, 08:53 AM #15
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07-28-2015, 03:26 PM #16
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Day 12
Morning weight - 189.4 lbs New Low!!!
Daily Calories - 1500
Hit a new low today even after a higher calorie day. I am pretty stoked about my progress so far. Also today I did a fasted workout that went very well. Only thing is I seem not to be able as much volume as I could before this experiment but my strength is still up.
Also took some progress photos which I will upload later
Workout
Front Squat
135 lbs x 5
185 lbs x 5
205 lbs x 8
Hammer Strength Leg Press
320 lbs x 20
410 lbs x 20
Hyper-extensions
7 Ladders PR!!! - This means 1 rep pause 1 second, 2 reps pause 2 seconds, 3 reps pause 3 secondLast edited by tominho7; 07-28-2015 at 05:58 PM.
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07-28-2015, 03:27 PM #17
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07-28-2015, 03:52 PM #18
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Stumbled on this log at random, in to see results; always wondered how well this concept would work in practice. On paper looks perfect but sometimes theory and execution differ in results.
Short cuts to success are often paved with lies.
1/13/16: Massive hernia.
5/10/16: Finally back to lifting, light but improving.
Why Teens shouldn't cut/Lack of progress thread- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169272763&p=1397509823#post1397509823
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07-28-2015, 04:02 PM #19
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07-28-2015, 04:07 PM #20
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07-29-2015, 01:47 PM #21
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Day 13
Morning weight - 187.6 lbs New Low!!!
Daily Calories - 3500
Another new low hit today. But this might be because I fasted for 24 hours the day before and hit all my macros in one sitting. If my weight keeps dropping at this rate I might have to adjust my calories upward a little. I don't want to lose too fast.
Hit an upper body workout today early in the morning which went quite well. My strength is still holding up so I'm hella stoked. Still have some things left to do today so may update this post later.
Workout
Standing Barbell Military press
95 lbs x 5
115 lbs x 5
155 lbs x 4
145 lbs x 6
Pseudo Planche Push-ups
Body-weight x 11
Body-weight x 11
Half Kneeling Face Pulls
70 lbs x 15
70 lbs x 15
90 lbs x 15
90 lbs x 15Squatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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07-30-2015, 02:11 AM #22
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Just throwing this out there, you're very lean as is, why cut?
In the perfect spot to bulk, especially given your height, you could go easily into the 200s and still be pretty lean.Short cuts to success are often paved with lies.
1/13/16: Massive hernia.
5/10/16: Finally back to lifting, light but improving.
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07-30-2015, 07:58 AM #23
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Although I'm pretty lean already, I'm usually a little leaner and I was testing this approach out to lean out a little to before I set myself up for a bulk.
I also don't want to get over 200 lbs, because one of my fitness goals is to perform a Straddle Planche. That would be almost impossible to perform if I'm that heavy. If you take a closer look at my workout routine you may notice I do a lot of Pseudo Planche Push-ups which are an exercise to help reach my Planche goal
This is what a Straddle Planche looks like
And here is a video of me doing one of the progressions earlier this year
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07-30-2015, 08:06 AM #24
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Day 14
Morning weight - 190.4 lbs
Daily Calories - 1500
Today is officially the 2 week mark since starting this log. Weight was a little higher today. No surprise since I ate more yesterday and had an early weigh-in today.
Man, I really felt the low calories today. Felt like a zombie, but that's probably cause I had little to no sleep last night.
Also I have lost about 4 pounds since the start of this cut and a few people mentioned today that I looked bigger and more muscular. It's funny how when you lose some fat people will think you gained weight.
The fastest way to look like you gained 10 pounds of muscle is to lose 10 pounds of fat, or take some top of the line creatine and celltech of courseSquatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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08-14-2015, 12:15 PM #27
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Day 30
Morning Weight - 190 lbs
Daily Calories - 3500
Protein - 205 g
These next few days i'm going to stick closer to maintenance. My higher days will be 3500 calories and my lower days will be 2400 calories. I have been to lenient with my protein so I am going to aim to hit above 190 g of protein per day from now on.
Workout
Weighted Dips
Body weight x 8
45 lbs x 8
90 lbs x 5
Pendulum Dips
Body-weight x 8
Body-weight x 8
Push-ups
Body-weight x 17
Body-weight x 17
Body-weight x 13
Wide Grip Pull-ups
Body-weight x 8
Body-weight x 8
Body-weight x 8
Body-weight x 5
Half Kneeling Face Pulls
60 lbs x 15
60 lbs x 15
60 lbs x 15
60 lbs x 15
Here is a video of pendulum dips. This is one of my Planche assistance exercises. I dare you to try theses out
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08-14-2015, 08:20 PM #28
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^Done those, things are killer, love it!
Short cuts to success are often paved with lies.
1/13/16: Massive hernia.
5/10/16: Finally back to lifting, light but improving.
Why Teens shouldn't cut/Lack of progress thread- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169272763&p=1397509823#post1397509823
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08-16-2015, 09:55 AM #29
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Day 32
Morning Weight - 192 lbs
Daily Calories - 3500
Protein - 195 g
My weight has been creeping a little, but I know that is just from my body refilling some lost glycogen when I was in a harsher deficit. Also the hangry feeling is pretty much gone and my mood seems to be stable all the time now. It's crazy to think about the power food has on your mind and body.
Did a very light back workout and a lot of foam rolling to help rehab my right shoulder. Anybody here ever roll out their lats with a black rumble roller. It's INTENSE!!!!!!!
Workout
L-Pullups
Body weight x 5
Body weight x 5
Body weight x 5
Body weight x 5
Seated Row
150 lbs x 10Squatted Everyday For 100 Days In A Row
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