Originally posted by A790
^^ I'd add some more veggies like broccoli or asparagus to your plan, otherwise it looks good to me.
Today marks the end of my 3 week trial of this diet. It's interesting to see how rapidly things changed at first, and then plateau'd near the end.
Start weight: 226 lbs
End weight: 209 lbs
Start BF%: 17.5
End BF%: 11.6 (WOW)
Squats before: 285 lbs 5x5
Squats now: 265 lbs 5x5
Deads before: 185 lbs 5x5
Deads now: 215 lbs 5x5
*** still easing my way back into deads
Tricep pushdown before: 176 lbs
Tricep pushdown now: 204 lbs (WTF)
Chins before: BW 5x6
Chins now: BW + 25 lbs 4x5
Dumbbell press before: 55 lbs 3x8
Dumbbell press now: 65 lbs 3x8
It's interesting because in 3 weeks I definitely didn't get "shredded", but you can definitely see my abs and I'm down a full 3" in my waist. I didn't notice any adverse effects either with the exception of slightly decreased cardio capability.
I think I'll incorporate this diet for two weeks every couple of months just to maintain my leanness, and I'll definitely give it a full 6 week cycle (3 weeks on, one week off, etc.) so I can get down to like 9-10% BF.
It has been a pretty positive experience overall.
Good work man!
Check this out: Leangains.com
This might be the next thing to try to maintain and even drop a little more fat. Should put you under 10% by summer for sure
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