Fine. Let's Get Skinny and Hangry 2017 Diet/Body Compostion Thread

[MrNismo]

Just wondering how you guys get your sweet tooth satisfied? Or is that completely out of the question?

Cup of Blueberries (85 calories) and 1/2 cup of whipped cream (80 calories)

Or, substitute sugar-free jello for blueberries which obviously doesn't have the nutrients on blueberries but is more like a dessert and has even less calories.

I've also found dried mangos and dried mandarin oranges at my local Costco which are freaking awesome but add up quickly in the calorie department if you aren't careful.

[Cantplankwell]

hats off to you folks, I dont know how you do it.

[baker]

Quest bars baby please....

[BMX10]

Strength has been holding steady through my caloric deficit until this week. Starting to feel beat up (groin tender, wrist sore, bit of a shoulder twinge, etc) and my strength has been off through 3 workouts this week.

Wondering how you all manage your program during a deficit and if I should drop 5% plus on major compound movements and continue on or possibly reduce volume and/or frequency?

Getting leaner is cool but losing strength sucks and starting to get concerned with dropping significant muscle which seems unacceptable given the thousands of reps it takes to build it!

Just looking to benefit from some of the advice from you all that have been through this many times so I might be able to move forward with more confidence.

[baker]

Strength has been holding steady through my caloric deficit until this week. Starting to feel beat up (groin tender, wrist sore, bit of a shoulder twinge, etc) and my strength has been off through 3 workouts this week.

Wondering how you all manage your program during a deficit and if I should drop 5% plus on major compound movements and continue on or possibly reduce volume and/or frequency?

Getting leaner is cool but losing strength sucks and starting to get concerned with dropping significant muscle which seems unacceptable given the thousands of reps it takes to build it!

Just looking to benefit from some of the advice from you all that have been through this many times so I might be able to move forward with more confidence.

My strategy was to decrease the frequency that I tried to push toward the upper limits of my strength. Instead of hitting hard deads and squats the same week I hit one or the other, same with bench/military. I also used what little carbs I had left in my plan around training. This seemed to give me a good dose of energy before training.

Lots of caffeine helps too!!

[dazlittle]

Just wondering how you guys get your sweet tooth satisfied? Or is that completely out of the question?

Quark, covered in zero calorie syrup, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds mm mmm I'm travelling at the moment so struggling with diet choices!!

Steak and Fries tonight I think, at least its a chunk of protein!!

[wesleysh21]

My strategy was to decrease the frequency that I tried to push toward the upper limits of my strength. Instead of hitting hard deads and squats the same week I hit one or the other, same with bench/military. I also used what little carbs I had left in my plan around training. This seemed to give me a good dose of energy before training.

Lots of caffeine helps too!!

I'm certainly no model of how to build a "next level" physique. But this goes back to another thread that was started not too long ago. I quit doing deadlifts because it conflicted with squats. For me and my body type, all I really did on a deadlift was to squat the weight up to rack pull position...THEN start a rack pull. It made no sense. I decided to drop deadlifts completely (gasp) and go with rack pulls. Now it fits perfectly into back day and doesn't conflict with "leg day."

[BMX10]

Thanks for the input. Ended up pushing it despite all indications that I needed to decrease volume. Result was a tweaked groin so heavy squats are completely gone for a while. Replaced with hack squats. Live and learn I guess.

[biggquis]

Bump... been going pretty good diet wise for a few months. Down about 20 pounds since the beginning of February. Actually, scratch that, it's going great lol. The only working out I've been doing is walking and some very light calisthenics. I plan to ramp up my workouts starting tomorrow night, and eventually work myself into some weight lifting sessions. I've been dealing with anxiety for about 10 years now. First incident occured when I was rushed to the ER from the gym. I'm trying to break past my mental wall and get into peak shape.

[MrNismo]

I'm just finally really getting back into my routine after spring break and a cold. Down to 192.5 from 198 so still averaging just over 1lb/week loss.

Hard to gauge how much strength I've lost due to taking 9 days off for spring break trip and then immediately getting a nasty cold which kept me out until today.

[blue9steel]

I'm just finally really getting back into my routine after spring break and a cold.

Overdid it myself and I've been out of the gym all week with a nasty cold. Doing some light activity this weekend and easing back into working out next week at maintenance calories. It'll be another week before I start cutting again. I'm making some changes to my routine and supplementation that should make a repeat less likely.

[wesleysh21]

I'm about to get more aggressive with my diet. I'm still losing slowly and haven't lost any strength.

[wesleysh21]

So is this thread dead? Did you guys reach your goals? I've still got a long way to go. I believe JT was also going to be dieting for a few more months as well.

[Jtbny]

So is this thread dead? Did you guys reach your goals? I've still got a long way to go. I believe JT was also going to be dieting for a few more months as well.

Nope I'm still at it. I'll be dieting probably until August w/ an updated goal of 190 body-weight. Below was this week sitting at 216.

[MrNismo]

I'm still going. Weight loss been steady at 1lb/week but just started counting calories again today. Going to see how aggressive I can be with deficit and not lose a ton of what little strength I have. Funny thing is I find it easier to get enough protein in when I'm restricting and counting calories since I'm so hungry all the time

[blue9steel]

So is this thread dead? Did you guys reach your goals? I've still got a long way to go. I believe JT was also going to be dieting for a few more months as well.

2nd cycle I cut for a week, overdid it exercise-wise, got sick for a week, changed a bunch of stuff to prevent that now that I've reminded myself I'm 44 not 24, stabilizing this week to finish recovery, re-starting the second cut cycle next week. I've got roughly nine more weeks to go.

[polishedball]

Nope I'm still at it. I'll be dieting probably until August w/ an updated goal of 190 body-weight. Below was this week sitting at 216.

What is your height? if ya don;t mind.

[Jtbny]

What is your height? if ya don;t mind.

6'1 - 6 feet even after squats

[blue9steel]

Ok, stabilizing after illness recovery is complete. Re-starting my 2nd 9 week cut today. Loss target is 8.1 lbs.

[Jtbny]

Ok, stabilizing after illness recovery is complete. Re-starting my 2nd 9 week cut today. Loss target is 8.1 lbs.

Good luck!

[wesleysh21]

I'm still going. Weight loss been steady at 1lb/week but just started counting calories again today. Going to see how aggressive I can be with deficit and not lose a ton of what little strength I have. Funny thing is I find it easier to get enough protein in when I'm restricting and counting calories since I'm so hungry all the time

I'm still plugging along at approximately a pound a week average. I'm down 19 lbs and have been dieting for around 16-17 weeks. My body is still attacking my mid-section. Visceral fat has taken a major plunge, and my love handles are starting to get slightly smaller but more important they are getting "squishy," which to me means they are less dense with fat. Facial aesthetics are starting to come back. I'm never going to let myself get this big ever again.

[MrNismo]

Ok, stabilizing after illness recovery is complete. Re-starting my 2nd 9 week cut today. Loss target is 8.1 lbs.

Nice! It took me about a week to really get to feeling 'right' under the bar after my layoff so be prepared to just get through it for a bit as best you can.

I'm still plugging along at approximately a pound a week average. I'm down 19 lbs and have been dieting for around 16-17 weeks. My body is still attacking my mid-section. Visceral fat has taken a major plunge, and my love handles are starting to get slightly smaller but more important they are getting "squishy," which to me means they are less dense with fat. Facial aesthetics are starting to come back. I'm never going to let myself get this big ever again.

Ha, I hear that. I won't let myself get this fat again either. I'm definitely still holding out hope to someday be mid 190's and fairly lean but probably a pipe dream at this point.

[Hammerhagen]

I'll be back in here in a week. My meet is Saturday, strength is peaked and I'm well nourished going into it. Weight is at 219 (from 205 when I started meet prep) After the meet I'll be dieting down to probably about 190. Stomach is good and fluffy right now...lol


Here is a reminder of what eating well can do for you.....this was my last deadlift session, 495x3 reps without too much of a struggle

[bodyhard]

My contribution to this thread but HATING the fact that I am losing mass. Took this pic the other night as I am dropping mass fast since I have not been to the gym in a month and my eating has went to practically once a day

[BMX10]

Great to see so much progress. This thread and everyone's work has helped keep me motivated for the past 2 years.

Sitting at 167 lbs. Somehow pulled 410 bs (plus 5) and benched 280 lbs (minus 5) from 3 months ago. Couldn't test squat because I am a moron and tweaked my groin. No where near the weight most of you all are moving but I am pleased especially after loosing about 12 lbs (around 7% of my total weight).

Plan is to keep it rolling until June to see if I can get below 165 lbs.

[MrNismo]

My contribution to this thread but HATING the fact that I am losing mass. Took this pic the other night as I am dropping mass fast since I have not been to the gym in a month and my eating has went to practically once a day

Sure, you might be looking smaller than normal but you still have a physique many would be lucky to have. Now get your lazy a$$ back in the gym

Great to see so much progress. This thread and everyone's work has helped keep me motivated for the past 2 years.

Sitting at 167 lbs. Somehow pulled 410 bs (plus 5) and benched 280 lbs (minus 5) from 3 months ago. Couldn't test squat because I am a moron and tweaked my groin. No where near the weight most of you all are moving but I am pleased especially after loosing about 12 lbs (around 7% of my total weight).

Plan is to keep it rolling until June to see if I can get below 165 lbs.

That's awesome man!

[wesleysh21]

Well, I'm onto the next phase of my diet where I cut out another drinking day (Sunday). It felt good coming to work this morning fresh and ready to go instead of a hungover piece of chit. I'm down a little over 20 lbs now.

[biggquis]

Was feeling off so I've been eating at maintenance for the past week or so. Today is my first day going back to a deficit. I'll check the progress in another week.

[mirroroferised]

I am all in on this thread now. Competed a week ago at 210.6. Got home after the meet at 215.2. A week later and I'm currently at 207. Looking to lose some fat between now and august 14 (my birthday) before getting ready for my next meet which i look to compete in the 198 class. No more 200s for me for awhile.

[Jtbny]

Well, I'm onto the next phase of my diet where I cut out another drinking day (Sunday). It felt good coming to work this morning fresh and ready to go instead of a hungover piece of chit. I'm down a little over 20 lbs now.

Nice progress so far.

Was feeling off so I've been eating at maintenance for the past week or so. Today is my first day going back to a deficit. I'll check the progress in another week.

Not a bad idea!

I am all in on this thread now. Competed a week ago at 210.6. Got home after the meet at 215.2. A week later and I'm currently at 207. Looking to lose some fat between now and august 14 (my birthday) before getting ready for my next meet which i look to compete in the 198 class. No more 200s for me for awhile.

You've got this Dave. Welcome to the pain train

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New scale low for me on this diet - 210.8. Down from 254. Should be able to take this to 190 by/in August but first - 200