I’ve been on the Anabolic Diet for 3 months now. And just recently I’ve started developing some serious gas and diarrhea issues the day after my carb up. I’m eating tons of fiber but I feel like everything in my intestines mobilizes the morning after.
[quote]Florida Titan wrote:
I’ve been on the Anabolic Diet for 3 months now. And just recently I’ve started developing some serious gas and diarrhea issues the day after my carb up. I’m eating tons of fiber but I feel like everything in my intestines mobilizes the morning after.[/quote]
Too much soluble and not enough insoluble maybe?
I haven’t posted here in a while but for anyone finding trouble incorporating fiber in their diet here’s a recipe I stumbled upon and swear by from here on in.
low carb pizza crust
bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
FIRST TO MAKE CRUST:
Mix dry ingredients together first then add liquid ingredients. Mix thoroughly and let set for 5 minutes.
1 1/2 cups flax meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
sweetener to equal about 1 tablespoon of sugar
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
After baking crust take out of oven and put toppings on.
What I did…
1 cup Tomatoe sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
1 medium onion
2 slices turkey breast lunchmeat
2 slices canadian bacon
3/4 lb sliced chicken breast
Cut into 8 equal slices
each slice contains:
21.375 pro
19.125 fat
4.5 net cho
7.5 g fiber
RATIOS: 31% PRO 62.5% FAT 6.5% NET CHO
Wow… this was phenomenal
[quote]Whey Man wrote:
Moon Knight wrote:
Whey Man wrote:
Moon Knight wrote:
Another nifty find today…
Pine Nuts
1/4 cup
18 g fat
5 g carbs
4 g fiber
3 g protein
I have had pine nuts before but never noted how high the fiber to carb ratio was in them. I think I will have to start buying them more often, even though they are a bit expensive.
More so than other nuts?
Most other nuts have a lower fiber to carb ratio. They also tend to be lower in total fiber per unit I believe.
Whoops, I should’ve been more specific. I meant price wise. And yeah, Pecans have something like 4 carbs, 2 grams fiber per serving. I think walnuts do too. [/quote]
Well, for example, a 1.75 ounce jar of pine nuts is 3.99 while a 2 ounce bag of slivered almonds is 1.79. Of course you can get a slightly (very slightly) better price if you buy a larger container of pine nuts (I used to get about 4 ounces for 6.99 or 7.99 in my old state as memory serves). You also have to note that almonds are cheaper in larger quantities, and whole. But I think you get the idea.
just tried protein shake with heavy cream tonight. i’ve heard many people mention it…it is fantastic. more satisfying than i i thought it would be too.
[quote]stevefinch wrote:
I haven’t posted here in a while but for anyone finding trouble incorporating fiber in their diet here’s a recipe I stumbled upon and swear by from here on in.
low carb pizza crust
bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
FIRST TO MAKE CRUST:
Mix dry ingredients together first then add liquid ingredients. Mix thoroughly and let set for 5 minutes.
1 1/2 cups flax meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
sweetener to equal about 1 tablespoon of sugar
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
After baking crust take out of oven and put toppings on.
What I did…
1 cup Tomatoe sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
1 medium onion
2 slices turkey breast lunchmeat
2 slices canadian bacon
3/4 lb sliced chicken breast
Cut into 8 equal slices
each slice contains:
21.375 pro
19.125 fat
4.5 net cho
7.5 g fiber
RATIOS: 31% PRO 62.5% FAT 6.5% NET CHO
Wow… this was phenomenal[/quote]
Holy cow, this sounds great if it works.
I like the fact that is uses flaxmeal instead of those crappy low carb flour substitutes.
What temp did you bake the crust at? Also, after you put the toppings on did you put the pizza back into the oven like a normal pizza?
I was wondering… read a post a while back about gas from complex carbs being digested in the lower gut causing gas… made me think - how long does it take for complex carbs to be digested and release all the glucose they are broken down to?? So would it be better to not finish a carb up on the low GI carbs because they will still be releasing glucose perhaps well into the first day of the Low carb phase which could possibly mean a 2 day deliberate carb up could become a 3 day carb up?
All in all though, fairly happy with this program of eating, get to eat a shiteload of food, all the stuff i like, albeit at different times of the week. I easily get fat, and have never been able to eat this much food without that happening. And that is good. I love eating food. Especially fatty steak and bacon and eggs and cream and you get the picture…
Richo
Another question for the vet’s, in the AS for PLer’s (and i presume in the BB one too) it is suggested to eat about 20-25x desired BW in cals to bulk up. This amounts to approx 4800-6000 kCals for me at 225lbs looking to increase to approx 240… Seems an incredible amount.
Has anyone tried bulking at the upper end of this recommendation? I wonder if bf% should be taken into account. I am approx 16-18% currently… or would it be more efficient to drop some fat and aim for the 15lb increase from a lower b.f%. The eventual overall aim is to be at around 10-12% at around my current weight, so i would need a gain of 12-15lb lean and a loss of approx 15lbs fat to achieve this from where i am at… any thoughts?
Thanks
Richo
Is it normal to gain a lot of water weight on carb up days?
I am on my second week now, and just finished my first carb up weekend. I noticed yesterday (about 28 hours into high carbs) that I had gained about 5 pounds. All through the first week of the AD, the scales did not move at all one way or the other.
[quote]LeoDeSol wrote:
Is it normal to gain a lot of water weight on carb up days?
I am on my second week now, and just finished my first carb up weekend. I noticed yesterday (about 28 hours into high carbs) that I had gained about 5 pounds. All through the first week of the AD, the scales did not move at all one way or the other.[/quote]
yeah its perfectly normal to gain weight and look bloated on the carb ups. you should only be concerned if your weight doesnt decrease after going back on the low carb phase, my bloating goes away significantly as soon as the next day.
I just finished reading this thread(or whatever it should be called at this point) and want to say thanks to all the contributors who have made my initial experiences on this diet much easier. I’ve been on for five or six weeks now, and am loving every minute of it.
[quote]Richie Dagger wrote:
I just finished reading this thread(or whatever it should be called at this point) and want to say thanks to all the contributors who have made my initial experiences on this diet much easier. I’ve been on for five or six weeks now, and am loving every minute of it.[/quote]
sweetness
I a on day 8 now and i am still feeling fine. I didn’t eat a whole lot of sugar or simple carbs before the diet anyway though. I am hoping i won’t have the crash. I am really looking forward to the carb up though.
Not planning on eating too much steak due to the cost but will eat lots of ground beef. My question, do you guys drain the fat after you cook it or do we want to eat that too. I know it’s a high fat diet but I’m just used to always draining the fat.
Thanks for the help. This is my second try at this “diet” and want to do it right.
PS If we do eat the fat, what type of ground beef do you buy at the store? Do you look for the highest fat content? THANKS!
[quote]curtisj76 wrote:
Not planning on eating too much steak due to the cost but will eat lots of ground beef. My question, do you guys drain the fat after you cook it or do we want to eat that too. I know it’s a high fat diet but I’m just used to always draining the fat.
Thanks for the help. This is my second try at this “diet” and want to do it right.
PS If we do eat the fat, what type of ground beef do you buy at the store? Do you look for the highest fat content? THANKS![/quote]
Eat to hit numbers. Find your caloric level you are going for, and find the amounts of protein, fats, and carbs based on the Anabolic Diet’s required percentages. Then, simply eat foods and meals which hit the numbers you are going for.
If you use the nutrition facts based on raw beef, then you would need to eat the fat in order to abide by those guidelines.
[quote]curtisj76 wrote:
Not planning on eating too much steak due to the cost but will eat lots of ground beef. My question, do you guys drain the fat after you cook it or do we want to eat that too. I know it’s a high fat diet but I’m just used to always draining the fat.
Thanks for the help. This is my second try at this “diet” and want to do it right.
PS If we do eat the fat, what type of ground beef do you buy at the store? Do you look for the highest fat content? THANKS![/quote]
The more the merrier if you are transitioning/maintaining/bulking. The only instance where I would say be fat concious is if you are cutting.
Fat is a large part of what gives beef its rich flavour.
[quote]LiveFromThe781 wrote:
LeoDeSol wrote:
Is it normal to gain a lot of water weight on carb up days?
I am on my second week now, and just finished my first carb up weekend. I noticed yesterday (about 28 hours into high carbs) that I had gained about 5 pounds. All through the first week of the AD, the scales did not move at all one way or the other.
yeah its perfectly normal to gain weight and look bloated on the carb ups. you should only be concerned if your weight doesnt decrease after going back on the low carb phase, my bloating goes away significantly as soon as the next day.[/quote]
And at least in my case it just about went away altogether after a while. The bloating I mean.
[quote]Moon Knight wrote:
The more the merrier if you are transitioning/maintaining/bulking. The only instance where I would say be fat concious is if you are cutting.
Fat is a large part of what gives beef its rich flavour.[/quote]
I won’t be cutting much if any. I’m one of those “hardgainers” everyone makes fun of. The reason this “diet” interests me is that I should hopefuly gain muscle and stay lean at the same time.
The AD can help skinny guys gain muscle right?
Ok, I’ve been on this diet for over a month now (close to two?). I’m no vet, for sure, but here’s a short review of my experience so far:
The induction went hellish near the end; I don’t think I was eating enough - and the Thursday/Friday before my first carb-up was nightmarish. My crash lasted more than 24 hours, but I’m glad I hung in there. I think I crashed so late because I had to weed out carbs that I missed early on.
Keep ready-to-eat foods available at all times. It’s no fun having to cook something up all the time (even with bulk prep, although that helps) - and easy to run out of AD food altogether if you’re living with someone not on the diet (there’s food in the fridge, but not necessarily AD food).
Cheese, nuts, protein powder + cream, EVOO and fish caps and fresh leafy greens keep me going between cooking sessions. I also always have EVOO + fish caps after a meal with sat fat - trying to keep the ratios in sync.
I’m actually a little worried about the cheese and carbs since I read Thib post that cheese contains carbs. However, the label says <0.2g, nutritiondata.com says cheddar has very little and so have others on the forum. I know that some cheeses do have carbs, but am always careful to read the label. So I’ll stick with it.
Carb-ups are great 
Like others new to the diet, I’m probably going a little overboard though, and should cut back on the muffins/pizza/icecream and increase the rice/pasta/rye bread. Cravings during the week (for carbs) have totally disappeared – going all out on the weekend probably cured this.
About a week or so ago I noticed increased mental agility (others have reported it too) - a reason in itself to keep going on this diet. I don’t notice it as much anymore - but I guess you get used to anything.
Relating to body composition, difficult to tell. Definitely lost fat (although that has slowed down), but since I was sick for 2 weeks recently (and out of the gym), muscle mass change is difficult to gauge. Looking forward to getting back on track though.
Overall I’m very happy with this diet and hope to make it a lifestyle. I expect social situations to interrupt it in the future, but have read that the diet is quiet forgiving (esp if you change your carb-ups around to match social eating/drinking). Thanks to all that posted on this thread - I read the whole thing!
As a side-note, trying DoggCrapp training now. Sounds good in theory, should be a good combo with the AD. Just feel a little weird doing the quad stretch in the gym (lying back while hanging onto the rack)
I tried the AD(although I didn’t do a carb-up - was still very new to nutrition/lifting etc) a couple of months ago.
The problem is that I started getting heart pain.
It seems the more animal fats I eat(the longer time - a matter of days/weeks) the worse it gets(I THINK it hurt one maybe two times a day). It appears in a matter of days(sice eating like that) and gets worse as time passes.
I do feel much better and more like an animal which I really like, but I have the heart issue.
If anyone has any idea why this would happen or if it has happened to them then please tell me.
BF%: 35+, BW:250. Is it possible this might be the reason ?