I’ve basically had an entire cheat week to reset my metabolism as Joel suggested. I’m actually sick of eating like crap and looking forward to dieting.
[quote]MikeTheBear wrote:
I’ve basically had an entire cheat week to reset my metabolism as Joel suggested. I’m actually sick of eating like crap and looking forward to dieting. [/quote]
Same here. I feel like I gained 10 lbs this week.
Thanks for the input.
Do you think Hoodia from the brand name Flora would be good stuff?
[quote]ScottL wrote:
Yes I love hoodia. Not only does it take away appetite, but actually makes me feel full (too full if taken with a big meal so I wait and take it a few hours later).
Just make sure to get a brand that works e.g. now brand works fine (get the one with just hoodia). Though a reliable company, source naturals brand hoodia did not work for me and at least one other person.
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I was wondering if most CD testers here have measured their BF%?
Have you measure it by yourself or have you paid a trainer to get it done?
At my local gym there’s a guy who charge 25$ for a 9 sites bf test with callipers which takes about 5-8 mins to complete. Also, this method seems to be very relative so not very accurate… so if at least it was, I wouldn’t mind paying for it…
I just find this to be exagerated a little bit. Any thoughts on this or tips?
[quote]grimskunk wrote:
I was wondering if most CD testers here have measured their BF%?
Have you measure it by yourself or have you paid a trainer to get it done?
At my local gym there’s a guy who charge 25$ for a 9 sites bf test with callipers which takes about 5-8 mins to complete. Also, this method seems to be very relative so not very accurate… so if at least it was, I wouldn’t mind paying for it…
I just find this to be exagerated a little bit. Any thoughts on this or tips?[/quote]
I wouldn’t worry about it. BF % is a weak measuring tool to begin with.
Go to the craft/sewing department in your local store and get a flexible measuring tape and just take measurements. Record these for tracking purposes instead.
[quote]grimskunk wrote:
Thanks for the input.
Do you think Hoodia from the brand name Flora would be good stuff?
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No idea. Just try it. If it does not work, then buy the now brand for the next bottle.
If that does not work…well there are other non-stimulating appetite supressants but I’m not sure if Biotest makes any relevant product, so I’ll leave out names for now.
[quote]grimskunk wrote:
I was wondering if most CD testers here have measured their BF%?
Have you measure it by yourself or have you paid a trainer to get it done?
At my local gym there’s a guy who charge 25$ for a 9 sites bf test with callipers which takes about 5-8 mins to complete. Also, this method seems to be very relative so not very accurate… so if at least it was, I wouldn’t mind paying for it…
I just find this to be exagerated a little bit. Any thoughts on this or tips?[/quote]
To measure your BF% correctly, all you need is a shoe…
It’s Sunday, let the feasting begin…
My menu includes those mini powdered sugar doughnuts, Wendy’s, and Reese’s peanut butter cups.
What days are you guys planning to do your strength training? Is anyone planning to workout on their Cheat Day?
[quote]ScottL wrote:
grimskunk wrote:
Will anyone plan to use some Hoodia extract or L-Tyrosine in order to help controling appetite on this diet?
I know it seems to not be working for everyone but wanted to have some input on this.
Thanks
Yes I love hoodia. Not only does it take away appetite, but actually makes me feel full (too full if taken with a big meal so I wait and take it a few hours later).
Just make sure to get a brand that works e.g. now brand works fine (get the one with just hoodia). Though a reliable company, source naturals brand hoodia did not work for me and at least one other person.
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Getting ready to order some hoodia. I did find the NOW Brand. What size caps did you get? How much did you supplement per day?
Thanks
Getting ready to order some hoodia. I did find the NOW Brand. What size caps did you get? How much did you supplement per day?
Thanks
Plain hoodia by now only comes in one strength:
Mega Hoodia 20:1 Concentrate, Now Foods, 250 mg, 60 Vcaps
I think most people take 3/day. I take mine with b’fast. Lunch or often a few hours after (when I start to get hungry again) and dinner, or again, a bit after.
Not everyone responds. Some get excellent response like I do, some get moderate response, some get none. There may be some…build up and people talk of having better response after levels have built up for a day or so.
Hey guys,
Woops, I can’t find the e-mail about how much of the supplement we are supossed to take. I fsomeone could let me know I would appreciate it. Thanks!
Just finished a large pizza
[quote]Darkman265 wrote:
Just finished a large pizza[/quote]
Lightweight
Just joking 
You know, I’ve been looking forward to today all week-- laid in a supply of ice cream yesterday, planned a Costco run so I could get some pizza before I did my shopping, but I’ve been surprisingly unenthused about eating ‘bad’ foods. Up until pretty recently I’ve had a nasty addiction to sweets, but…I just can’t wait to see what this diet is going to do for me, and I’m itching to get back to eating clean. My energy levels are lower today and I’m realizing just how much good, clean, natural food does for me.
Anyone else not thrilled with eating whatever today?
[quote]lap wrote:
Woops, I can’t find the e-mail about how much of the supplement we are supossed to take. I fsomeone could let me know I would appreciate it. Thanks![/quote]
What “supplement”??? The only one mentioned is Metabolic Drive and that’s just a suggested means of getting additional protein.
[quote]JPBear wrote:
Darkman265 wrote:
Just finished a large pizza
Lightweight
Just joking :)[/quote]
No seriously, just one?
[quote]InCorporeSano wrote:
Some crap about how eating clean feels good and other cute fuzzy pink butterfly stuff… and then-
Anyone else not thrilled with eating whatever today?[/quote]
I know what you mean. Even my cheat day today was pretty tame. I went to Bennigan’s for a Monte Cristo, but could barely finish half. Then proceeded to DQ a couple hours later and got a freakin’ medium blizzard. I haven’t gotten a medium since Junior High! Somewhere deep down inside is preventing me from enjoying this day! It has to be the V-Diet. Man that thing changed me big time.
Did anyone eat something they feel is completely over the top, besides an entire large pizza? Like say a baker’s dozen at Krispy Kreme.
I thought we are supposed to take Fishoil.
When I worked overnight I made friends with the guy at dunkin donuts since we’d often make 3am coffee runs. So ever since november when I’ve made a real effort to eat clean as much as possible, I haven’t really seen him.
Today I go in and he’s all happy to see me (I mean we’d usually see each other 5 nights a week for 8 months)…and I’m all happy to see him…for a different reason. You see, I have this thing for lemon donuts. It’s like the only food that can break me down 100% of the time. I told him to give me every one he had ready…Over the course of the day I’ve killed them all but 3. I didn’t count how many I ate though, cause it was a cheat day and well I hadn’t had them in forever.
I am gonna throw theese 3 away though since I know ill eat em in the week if they aren’t out of my fridge.
Lemon Donuts + Starbucks + Taco Bell
I don’t think I’ll wanna cheat for a loooooong time.
Haha, yeah… my cheat day consisted of Starbucks and pancakes, pizza, reese’s peanut butter cups, and a burrito as big as a newborn baby from Qdoba. Yum!