My Experience On the Anabolic Diet

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Regular beef is fine. For steaks, I use regular but I do trim the fat off. I do often get leaner(93%) ground beef because sometimes full fat ground beef tastes odd to me.

However, go forth and eat meat. I think the diet is a bit higher in saturated fat than other diets, but, I think that sat. fat does lead to increased T production. A;so, if you are eating olive oil, using flax oil or flax meal, and taking fish oil caps, I think it’s fine. My family has a history of high BP and high cholestrol…and when I was young (pre high school) and eating a mixed diet, I was getting fatter and my numbers were a bit high…since then, my BP is excellent and my chol. numbers are great.

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Today it happened. I crashed. I have felt asleep all day and totally out of it. Does this mean that I’ve had the metabolic shift? Tomorrow is carb up day. I can almost taste my oats and berries. I also got a Grow! bar I’ve been waiting to try. Tomorrow is upper body repetition day and as corny as this sounds, I can’t wait for the pump:)

Joe

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[quote]Joebob wrote:
Today it happened. I crashed. I have felt asleep all day and totally out of it. Does this mean that I’ve had the metabolic shift? Tomorrow is carb up day. I can almost taste my oats and berries. I also got a Grow! bar I’ve been waiting to try. Tomorrow is upper body repetition day and as corny as this sounds, I can’t wait for the pump:)

Joe[/quote]

Ha! You cocky bastard :wink: Bout damn time. At least you only have to endure it a day. My carb up starts tonight. Good luck with the workout!

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Does anyone notice that they sweat more during training on the AD? I’ve been dripping like crazy as early as my warm-up sets.

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Add kale to the veggie list. After doing some research over at nutritiondata.com I came across this stuff. It looks like it even has spinach beaten! I bought some last night at Walmart ($.87 for a bunch) and just finished eating a big salad of kale and tuna. It tastes similar to cabbage, with that same bite to it. Check it out at this link…

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s01wd.html

[quote]IL Cazzo wrote:
chirag wrote:
I’m planning on giving this diet a shot in order to bulk up and gain more lean muscle mass.

i was just wondering whether it would be ok to have some veggies with the lunch and dinner meals.

–No, as long as you follow what I write below…

Does this violate the AD rules?

Which are the best low-carb veggies you recommend for this diet, since I want to ingest the maximum greens possible without surpassing the 30g carb barrier.

–Spinach, spinach, spinach! Lettuce, the greener the better, some broccoli, tomato, garlic, some onion, and cucumbers…I’d stay away from corn, potatos, and peas.

Also, does Metamucil count as carbs? I think I might have problems with bowel regularity (I already have the tendency to get constipated on “normal” diets) on such a high protein + low fiber diet…

–Forget Metamucil. Start using Flax seeds or Flaxseed meal. I’m sure you’ve read the benefits of flax oil on this site…the seedmeal gives you the benifits of the EFA’s but the added bonus of a good deal of fiber. Add a few tbs to your shakes and, trust me, you’ll have no problems with regularity.

Thanx for your responses btw !

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Oh yeah. I’ve given exercise technique demos at the gym and started to sweat right through my basketball pants. The AD (and all low carb diets) are natural diuretics. (Had somebody ask me once if that was a book by L. Ron Hubbard. Ha!)

If I’m not mistaken, something like 1 molecule of glucose carries double it’s weight in water with it.

Always keep your water up on the AD. In addition water is “anabolic” in a round about kinda way. Without adequate hydration, you cannot operate at your optimum thus decreasing load, volume or density. Any of which will spell sub par results from your training.

Best,
DH

[quote]Camaro Hair wrote:
Does anyone notice that they sweat more during training on the AD? I’ve been dripping like crazy as early as my warm-up sets. [/quote]

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I was beginning to think JB was the genetic wonder of our group. Musta had hidden carbos tucked inside a sandwich baggie prison style. Amazing. I’ve only seen one person not feel at least “kinda dumpy”. Thought JB was gonna be the metabolic shift poster boy…

DH

JB, get in as many good carbos as you can a few hours (2 or so) before your workout. If you want sip some Surge or Gatorade or something throughout and after. You’re gonna be swole if you get enough in you at the right timing. You may have to play with this.

[quote]mdragon wrote:
Joebob wrote:
Today it happened. I crashed. I have felt asleep all day and totally out of it. Does this mean that I’ve had the metabolic shift? Tomorrow is carb up day. I can almost taste my oats and berries. I also got a Grow! bar I’ve been waiting to try. Tomorrow is upper body repetition day and as corny as this sounds, I can’t wait for the pump:)

Joe

Ha! You cocky bastard :wink: Bout damn time. At least you only have to endure it a day. My carb up starts tonight. Good luck with the workout!
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Generally, no. Eat to taste, gents. That being said, I like mine about 85% or so. Of course my Bubba Burgers (Black Angus) from Walmart have a whoppin’ 38g of fat per patty (before cooking). Just keep the good fats, and veggies up. Be sure to take extra nutrients such as vitamin B, C, E, and some minerals just to prevent any deficiencies. Veggies and some fruit should cover most of this.

As I’ve said: before and after blood work is always a good idea on any new diet. Especially for anyone in their 30’s or above.

DH

[quote]Charles Atlas wrote:
milkmeasurer wrote:
I will be starting this diet next week. I was going to wait till after July 4th but I cant. Question I have is when it comes to beef what level of fat is ok. For years now I’ve been making my burgers with at leat 93% lean beef. Is it ok to go to the 80-85% range of this diet?

I’ve been eating the ground beef marked “Lean”, which in my neck of the woods means around 20% fat, (80-85% lean).This diet would be hard for me to afford if we had to eat only extra lean or extra extra lean beef. I have been assuming that this is alright, considering the good Dr. D recommends that we eat sausage, spam, bacon, etc. These meats have a good deal more fat by weight than 20%. That being said, I’ve also been eating at least 1/4C of good quality olive oil and at least 2g of EPA/DHA per day.

What say the AD vets on this topic? Should we even worry about the fat content of our beef?[/quote]

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I’ve been noticing dehydration increases as well. I used to have problems getting in the gallon or so I should be getting every day, how I can’t get enough of the stuff. I hear ya about the sweating to, when I got to work after my bike ride yesterday I was dripping.

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[quote]Charles Atlas wrote:
I’ve been noticing dehydration increases as well. I used to have problems getting in the gallon or so I should be getting every day, how I can’t get enough of the stuff. I hear ya about the sweating to, when I got to work after my bike ride yesterday I was dripping.[/quote]

I fully feel you on the water cravings. In general I never was a big water guy. Always drank juice or gatorade or something. Now I see a bottle of water and it just makes my mouth start to water. This is a good thing I assume?

V

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As the Traveling Wilbury’s song goes;

…it’ll be alllllllright.

And after that first load, you’ll be sloshin’ your way to the gym, too.

DH

[quote]Vegita wrote:
Charles Atlas wrote:
I’ve been noticing dehydration increases as well. I used to have problems getting in the gallon or so I should be getting every day, how I can’t get enough of the stuff. I hear ya about the sweating to, when I got to work after my bike ride yesterday I was dripping.

I fully feel you on the water cravings. In general I never was a big water guy. Always drank juice or gatorade or something. Now I see a bottle of water and it just makes my mouth start to water. This is a good thing I assume?

V[/quote]

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Last night I started my Carb load. Two whoppers from burger king, water and a few french fries at 6pm. Pasta, red sauce and chicken at about 8pm. This morning Oatmeal and blueberries. I’m feeling good other than having crappy sleep because my daughter is sick and teething at the same time. So I was up and down about 20 times. I think I’ll give her some vodka tonight. J/K.

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Has anyone tried any of the Supps that the Doc is pushing? Really not into them that much but was thinking that he nailed it on this diet, maybe the same with the supps. Starting diet on Monday.

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WHOA, MD. You might want to keep protein a little more controlled and get more carbos. The load should be controlled protein. Just a tip from a veteran.

DH

[quote]mdragon wrote:
Last night I started my Carb load. Two whoppers from burger king, water and a few french fries at 6pm. Pasta, red sauce and chicken at about 8pm. This morning Oatmeal and blueberries. I’m feeling good other than having crappy sleep because my daughter is sick and teething at the same time. So I was up and down about 20 times. I think I’ll give her some vodka tonight. J/K.[/quote]

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Just so happens I’m trying to covertly figure out our own home brews. Have some of my own ideas on the same principles.

DH

[quote]njstomp wrote:
Has anyone tried any of the Supps that the Doc is pushing? Really not into them that much but was thinking that he nailed it on this diet, maybe the same with the supps. Starting diet on Monday.[/quote]

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Sounds good, you should open up your own shop. Sell them at half of his price. J/K, His prices are crazy bro. 60 bucks with shipping for 12 servings of Protein, 90 bucks for GH boost.

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[quote]njstomp wrote:
Has anyone tried any of the Supps that the Doc is pushing? Really not into them that much but was thinking that he nailed it on this diet, maybe the same with the supps. Starting diet on Monday.[/quote]

There was, in the beginning of the AD, a drink that you sipped while working out. I believe I got this from Dr. D but I can’t quite remember what the hell it was supposed to do. I probably didn’t buy anymore beyond the first tub of powder because in '96-'97 the kids were small and bills and all that. I would bet though that his stuff is good. Likewise try Low-Carb Grow! and support the T-Nation crew. I’ll bet supplements you can find right here are top notch.

Barry

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So your saying cut out the protien? Should I just stick to potatoes, pasta, and oatmeal? I’m not too sure what this should look like. I’ll heed your advice…

[quote]Disc Hoss wrote:
WHOA, MD. You might want to keep protein a little more controlled and get more carbos. The load should be controlled protein. Just a tip from a veteran.

DH
mdragon wrote:
Last night I started my Carb load. Two whoppers from burger king, water and a few french fries at 6pm. Pasta, red sauce and chicken at about 8pm. This morning Oatmeal and blueberries. I’m feeling good other than having crappy sleep because my daughter is sick and teething at the same time. So I was up and down about 20 times. I think I’ll give her some vodka tonight. J/K.

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[quote]mozhne wrote:
Likewise try Low-Carb Grow! and support the T-Nation crew. I’ll bet supplements you can find right here are top notch.

Barry
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The casein, (or thickness, or something), that they put in Low-Carb Grow! really does seem to make a difference in satiety. It’s one of the few protein “drinks” that will hold me for more than an hour. Give it a shot, support the site.

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I’m on Day 5 of the initial 12 day. My energy level is high. The only problem is that I have a constant headache, which intensifies greatly when I lift. Is this normal or a derivative of the AD?