[quote]HG Thrower wrote:
Whey Man wrote:
Perhaps the problem is with his food measurements? Maybe he’s not measuring things correctly. I know I did that when I was a newbie. Little things like measuring meat COOKED instead of raw thinking they were the same. Those simple kind of things really add up.
Just a thought. Sorry if that was already mentioned or anything.
That brings up a good question: Are the measurements given in the diet supposed to be cooked or raw measurements? The difference on a 4oz piece of chicken between raw 4oz and cooked 4oz can be as much as 100 cals.[/quote]
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
HG Thrower wrote:
Whey Man wrote:
Perhaps the problem is with his food measurements? Maybe he’s not measuring things correctly. I know I did that when I was a newbie. Little things like measuring meat COOKED instead of raw thinking they were the same. Those simple kind of things really add up.
Just a thought. Sorry if that was already mentioned or anything.
That brings up a good question: Are the measurements given in the diet supposed to be cooked or raw measurements? The difference on a 4oz piece of chicken between raw 4oz and cooked 4oz can be as much as 100 cals.
Raw[/quote]
Interesting. Does this apply to the diets of all the Physique Clinic folks or just novagreg?
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
HG Thrower wrote:
Whey Man wrote:
Perhaps the problem is with his food measurements? Maybe he’s not measuring things correctly. I know I did that when I was a newbie. Little things like measuring meat COOKED instead of raw thinking they were the same. Those simple kind of things really add up.
Just a thought. Sorry if that was already mentioned or anything.
That brings up a good question: Are the measurements given in the diet supposed to be cooked or raw measurements? The difference on a 4oz piece of chicken between raw 4oz and cooked 4oz can be as much as 100 cals.
Raw[/quote]
So, if you were to purchase something that is pre-cooked, would you just adjust the amount down, to say, 3 oz?
Hey Nova–
This might be something you want to ask about in regards to “Cheat meals.” Are you supposed to stay in a certain zone of “cleanliness?” I mean are allowed to have other low carb meals that might not be included in the diet? Like bacon cheeseburger without a bun? This way you won’t be kicked out of ketosis, which seems to be the goal. Anyone who can shed some light on this, please help.
Keep grinding away, because it’s time to find another level of self discipline. Good luck!
Just dropped in to say Go hard bro and goodluck!!!
I too am dieting and it aint easy at times…But think of what lies ahead in terms of your physique…you are going to be a whole new person!.
I have to admit that I haven’t followed this thread consistently, but if I had to take a stab at what NovaGregs problem might be… I’d be willing to bet that his cheat meals are getting in his way of progress. Even though they’re supposed to be clean, it’s awfully easy to rationalize poorer choices in food when that meal is labeled a “cheat” meal.
I bet either his food choices are not correct for his goals or his portion sizes are too big. What I bet is happening is he’s losing a decent amount of weight during the week and then loading back up on the weekend and therefore not showing the weight loss. It’s like he’s losing the same pounds over and over from week to week.
Nova — You can do this… Back in August I was working out hard and thought I was eating clean. I was at 225 lbs and 21% BF. I had been here for almost a year and couldn’t break through 225. I was at the gym one day watching a guy load up for 600+ deadlift. I commented that I just want to get to 15% BF. I still remember the moment – he looked up, looked me in the eyes, and said “Its your diet…”. I got some coaching, fine-tuned my diet, and added more cardio. Today I am at 204 and 15.5% BF. I am working for 190 and 10%. This can be done!
Not trying to start a fight with you helpin my Boy here and what not but you’re views on strength training and weight loss from Greg’s thread have me scratching my head a bit. Are you saying that people cannot train for strength (IE…get stronger) and lose weight at the same time?
You make it sound like anything to do with getting stronger is polar opposite to losing weight. There are literally hundreds of power lifters that have awesome physiques, who are all really strong dudes.
Also FYI…Joe DeFranco has an athlete playing in the Super Bowl in two weeks. Just sayin…
Just another nameless, faceless identity on the net, also on the other side of the world, but still to repeat the messages of many others - you can do this, and I hope you do…
Three years ago I was 210 pounds. Last year, I reached 154. I can only put this down to a) frequency and intensity of cardio which I never before thought possible and b) the ‘strictness’ of diet which it seems you are now being advised to follow - no cheat meals, zero sauces, no gum…the whole lot…
So yes, what you are looking for is within your reach, within everyone’s reach.
All the best for what you are about to embark upon…
Hey everyone, haven’t heard from anyone on here for a few days, but if there’s any questions about anything I’m doing, feel free to ask.
I’m also going to be posting my thoughts for the day in a separate post after my training and diet info. Not too much to chime in about today since all I did was cardio.
Hey Greg, nice progress on the weight loss in the past week, and good progress to date.
I know this sounds dumb, but I notice you have been eating 1/2 cup of celery. How exactly are you getting 1/2 cup? Are you taking a stalk of celery and breaking it into pieces to get 1/2 cup, or how exactly are you measuring it?
The reason I asked is because I have never found the built in ones to be accurate. Might be a worthwhile investment to make sure that you are working in the right zone.