..Yes..it actually Does work!!... - Page 22

swinglow · 04-23-2008, 09:42 PM

I'm glad to hear the program is working for you! That new muscle is boosting your metabolism so you burn more calories, even at rest. Fantastic!! Here's the breathing.

YouTube - Best workout video ever

Zer · 04-24-2008, 05:44 AM

Check out Mark's Exercise Encyclopedia at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/10217103-post15.html

swinglow · 04-24-2008, 08:02 AM

I LOVE the Anabolic Diet! I don't refeed a full weekend, though. I refeed for one day only. I'd have to disagree with staying away from it just because you're not a lifter, however. Even when your body is a master fat burner, like ourselves, our bodies will use glycogen for some things if it's available. With a single day or half day refeed, you will be repleted of glycogen in a weeks time.

I love it because cravings are a thing of the past. I believe people have cravings when the "slip" on Atkins because they eat just enough carbohydrates to tease their bodies with a glycogen pump. If they fully filled their glycogen stores, they'd see that they'd actually CRAVE protein/fats the following day. A lot of people are surprised this happens on the bodybuilding boards.

I highly recommend the AD by Dr. Di Pasquale. And even though the scale is kind of funky, weekly lows from one week to the next continue to go down. You can really see your progress here. Also, muscle is better maintained and even built on the AD. And inches do not surge with the glycogen pump. In fact, my inches are almost always down the day after my carb up. Dr D says that our bodies go into incredibly efficient fat burning for the two to three day following the carb up.

My goal is to eat between 300 and 400 grams of carbs on my carb up and around 3,000 calories. Yep.. and I continue to lose weight from week to week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zer

Check out Mark's Exercise Encyclopedia at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/10217103-post15.html

ScrtGrl · 04-24-2008, 03:17 PM

Swinglow, thank you so much for posting the video! I will definitely check it out tonight.

ScrtGrl · 04-24-2008, 06:38 PM

LOL! Just watched the video! I don't even know how I would incorporate that into the 7 minutes SS. I think my roommates would run out screaming in fear!

How does everyone use that while working out?

slendercate · 04-27-2008, 08:27 AM

Hi, ya'll,

Back to Body Flex incorporated with the Body Flex plus.

I have been "mia" too long.

When I was regularly doing bf, I was losing inches galore.

Since I am recovering from a cold, I will start again today.

Will try to post more often.

Love the read all the post. I can always learn something new.

smilingirisheyes · 04-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slendercate

Hi, ya'll,

Back to Body Flex incorporated with the Body Flex plus.

I have been "mia" too long.

When I was regularly doing bf, I was losing inches galore.

Since I am recovering from a cold, I will start again today.

Will try to post more often.

Love the read all the post. I can always learn something new.

Hi Slendercate and lots of luck this time around with BF!! Could you please share how many times a day you did BF and how long it took for you to lose actual sizes in clothing? Thanks so much

I'm about on week 3 coming up of BF/LL in the a.m. and Shapely Secrets in the evening.

Lisa

slendercate · 04-29-2008, 05:42 PM

Lisa,

It took me three weeks to lose a pant size doing BF daily.
I tend to "hoard" fat around my waist, so though my hips are decreasing, my stubborn waist is very slow to go.

I haven't seen shapely secrets, but will look for it. I admire you for exercisng twice a day! I could only make it once a day, in the am before work.

Good luck!

girl81 · 04-30-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slendercate

Hi, ya'll,

Back to Body Flex incorporated with the Body Flex plus.

I have been "mia" too long.

When I was regularly doing bf, I was losing inches galore.

Since I am recovering from a cold, I will start again today.

Will try to post more often.

Love the read all the post. I can always learn something new.

I love bodyflex, but what is bodyflex plus?

hummingbird11 · 04-30-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinglow

I love it because cravings are a thing of the past. I believe people have cravings when the "slip" on Atkins because they eat just enough carbohydrates to tease their bodies with a glycogen pump.

Hi - this is really interesting. What, exactly, do you mean by this? Thanks!

swinglow · 04-30-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Hi - this is really interesting. What, exactly, do you mean by this? Thanks!

Hey there, Hummingbird!

Our bodies transform carbohydrates into glycogen and then stores it in our muscles. Once our glycogen stores are full our bodies transform the the carbs into fat and stores it in fat cells. When we follow Atkins, our bodies switch to fat burning metabolism once our glycogen stores are depleted and our bodies realize it's not gonna get enough carbohydrates coming in to remain in sugar burning. Well.... and here's where it gets interesting, once in fat burning with depleted glycogen stores we'd have to refill those stores before our bodies would store any carbohydrates as fat. In fact, during the first 24 hours of a carb up like you'd have on the AD your body continues to primarily burn fat as energy (because it's in abundance) and squirrels those carbohydrates away into muscle stores as glycogen. Once they're full, it takes nearly a week for them to fully deplete again. And all the while, carbohydrate cravings are a thing of the past. Because your body is in complete balance. Burning fat for energy with available glucose for whenever your body decides to dip into those stores.

For a better understanding I recommend reading The Anabolic Diet It's a Lifestyle by Jen Heath. Good stuff!

Incidentally, and I can't believe I'm doing this, but below are pictures of my results after following the AD for six weeks. I eat 30 grams or less carbs 6 days per week and one day of 300 to 400 grams carbs spread over 6 meals. Scalewise I've only lost 11 pounds between the two photos. I'm sure I lost more fat than that, however, and was able to build some muscle at the same time. The first photo was taken 3/12/08 and the second was taken yesterday morning.

hummingbird11 · 04-30-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinglow

Hey there, Hummingbird!

Our bodies transform carbohydrates into glycogen and then stores it in our muscles. Once our glycogen stores are full our bodies transform the carbs into fat and stores it in fat cells. When we follow Atkins, our bodies switch to fat burning metabolism once our glycogen stores are depleted and our bodies realize it's not gonna get enough carbohydrates coming in to remain in sugar burning. Well.... and here's where it gets interesting, once in fat burning with depleted glycogen stores we'd have to refill those stores before our bodies would store any carbohydrates as fat. In fact, during the first 24 hours of a carb up like you'd have on the AD your body continues to primarily burn fat as energy (because it's in abundance) and squirrels those carbohydrates away into muscle stores as glycogen. Once they're full, it takes nearly a week for them to fully deplete again. And all the while, carbohydrate cravings are a thing of the past. Because your body is in complete balance. Burning fat for energy with available glucose for whenever your body decides to dip into those stores.

For a better understanding I recommend reading The Anabolic Diet It's a Lifestyle by Jen Heath. Good stuff!

Incidentally, and I can't believe I'm doing this, but below are pictures of my results after following the AD for six weeks. I eat 30 grams or less carbs 6 days per week and one day of 300 to 400 grams carbs spread over 6 meals. Scale wise I've only lost 11 pounds between the two photos. I'm sure I lost more fat than that, however, and was able to build some muscle at the same time. The first photo was taken 3/12/08 and the second was taken yesterday morning.

WOW - THANKS for the great info! So is this considered "carb cycling"? If so, how does The Anabolic Diet differ from BFFM? (which I'm also just beginning to learn about) I'm so intrigued but also a little confused with all of the various WOE I keep stumbling across! I am new to Atkins, since 3/24 I've lost 12 lbs. But I like the idea of a re-feed/carb-up day to keep the metabolism hot AND to get rid of carb cravings - that sounds great!

You look fantastic and it's OBVIOUS that you have lost LOTS of INCHES!!
XO,
HB

ADLMA · 04-30-2008, 11:12 AM

Swinglow - would you mind posting a typical menu? I know that is a lot to ask, but I am sooooo curious. You look HOT, but I am sure BF is telling you that a good plenty! Wow, just amazing! I know you are feeling proud, as well you should!!

hummingbird11 · 04-30-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADLMA

Swinglow - would you mind posting a typical menu? I know that is a lot to ask, but I am sooooo curious. You look HOT, but I am sure BF is telling you that a good plenty! Wow, just amazing! I know you are feeling proud, as well you should!!

Yeah, that would be super awesome if you wouldn't mind? Or tell us where we could take a quick peek at a typical weekly menu (including low-carb and up-carb days) ?? Thanks!

XO,
HB

swinglow · 04-30-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks so much, Hummingbird. Thank you, ADLMA! Yes, I'm very happy with my results. I actually had no idea how big I'd gotten until I took that photo. But I'm very pleased with the results I've been blessed with and I love this program. I truly feel that I'll be eating some version of carb cycling for the rest of my life. It's truly painless!

To answer your question, Humming, yes, the AD is carb cycling. I'm not very familiar with BFFM and I encourage anyone to jump right in and correct me; but it's my understanding that BFFM is closer to The Zone in nature. With 50 percent of your calories coming from carbs, 30 percent coming from protein and 20 percent coming from fat... something around those numbers.

The Anabolic diet is completely different in that it is a high fat program, moderate protein and low carb 5 to 6 days per week (depending on your objectives). The percentages are closer to 65 percent FAT! 30 percent protein and 5 percent carbs during these days. On the carb up day, the percentages are around 70 percent carbs, 15 percent fat and 15 percent protein.

I apologize to all for the thread jacking behavior

but my menu is something like this:

sunday - friday:

breakfast: chocolate whey protein shake mixed with water and added cream
lunch: large salad topped with grilled chicken, ranch and salsa
snack: same as breakfast
dinner: linda sue's enchilada casserole served over cauliflower
bedtime snack: blue bunny sugar free fudge lite

I like a lot of salads and casseroles. They're easy for me to portion out without having to worry too much about calories. If I'm hungry, I eat! I often make pizza on friday nights using carb balance mission brand tortillas. They're so good that even my bf prefers it over ordering out!

saturday:

breakfast: either a waffle or pancakes with sugar free syrup served with one egg and a piece of bacon
snack: a lean cuisine panini
lunch: an amy's organic indian meal (the mahat paneer with brown rice is my favorite)
snack: a michelina's lite pasta dish
dinner: usually a dinner eaten out with the bf; something yummy followed by dessert
bedtime snack: usually, i'm stuffed and skip it..

There are really only a few key things to remember:

1) the low carb days are to be kept between 20 and 30 grams of carbohydrate.

2) fat is necessary on the low carb days

3) the carb up days are to be between 200 and 400 grams of carbohydrate.

4) calories are not much of an issue on carb days. I usually eat around 3000 calories on this day without any fear of gaining or hindering progress.

I highly recommend reading whatever you can find on the Anabolic Diet. I do have the free ebook that I downloaded from somewhere online and I am open to sharing with you, if you're interested. Just pm me with your address.

hummingbird11 · 05-01-2008, 12:45 AM

Hi everyone, I too, apologize for the thread jacking behavior!

I got interested in this thread due to the Shapely Secrets discussion - but then I zero'd in on Zer's Post #632 and SwingLow's Post #633 - so it's my fault, sorry!

Thank you so much Swinglow - I will PM you right now!

XO,
HB

ADLMA · 05-01-2008, 09:14 AM

OK. I gotta ask forgiveness for the thread jacking too. I could not resist asking Swing more information. Look at her pics! Who can blame me?!

Swing - Thank you so much for posting your typical menu and the other information!

swinglow · 05-01-2008, 10:19 AM

Aww, the two of you are so very welcome! I'm glad I could be of help

hummingbird11 · 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinglow

Aww, the two of you are so very welcome! I'm glad I could be of help

YOU ROCK!! YOU ARE A VERY GENEROUS SWEETHEART - THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!

lemonmama · 05-01-2008, 05:11 PM

Wow, I don't see how anyone could complain about highjacking! Swinglow--your results are amazing! Thanks for sharing the info.

girl81 · 05-02-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by swinglow

3) the carb up days are to be between 200 and 400 grams of carbohydrate.

For best results, high carb days should be kept low fat.

This woe is also referred to as keto.

swinglow · 05-02-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girl81

For best results, high carb days should be kept low fat.

This woe is also referred to as keto.

Yep! Pretty low fat and pretty low protein. There is some difference between the anabolic diet and the keto diets, though. Dr. Mauro is not a fan of the ketogenic state. He claims it's a catabolic/muscle wasting state.

ADLMA · 05-02-2008, 08:39 AM

Swing - Thank you for all the information. I plan to start Monday. I have bee looking all over the place, and I know I am overlooking it -- how much weight have you lost in what amount of time again? Also, again, I know this is a lot to ask, but what is your full plan -- supplements, workout, and such. Thank you big time in advance!

swinglow · 05-02-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADLMA

Swing - Thank you for all the information. I plan to start Monday. I have bee looking all over the place, and I know I am overlooking it -- how much weight have you lost in what amount of time again? Also, again, I know this is a lot to ask, but what is your full plan -- supplements, workout, and such. Thank you big time in advance!

Hey there, ADLMA, it's no problem, buddy. Scalewise, I've only lost 11 pounds in about 6 weeks. I thought I was losing SLOW and had to fight off the discourage bug, from time to time, until I saw those pictures! Those pictures showed me that way too much focus is placed on pounds. What's more, my waist has only gone down 2 inches! HA!! But where the smallest point on my waist is is much higher. It's so fascinating to watch my body transform!

My plan is very simple:

The Anabolic Diet, the Body for Life weight lifting portion (no cardio except for the bodyflex type breaths I take in between sets while lifting); Supplements are cla, gla, choline, l-carnitine, citrimax and guarana. I'll have to grab the bottles and send you the exact amounts but I based my choices and amounts on a sales add I saw for Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale's LipoFlush. I simply refused to pay his outrageous prices!

If I can remember, I take my supplements three times per day, except leave the guarana out at bed time.

See? Not so complicated, right? Great things just happen to our bodies if we can build muscle while losing bodyfat. I believe a cyclical diet is a great way to do both. Add in bodyflex and either SS and Callanetics and you've got a winning combination.

ADLMA · 05-05-2008, 11:59 AM

Denise - Thank you soo sooo much!

lemonmama · 05-06-2008, 12:00 PM

Does anyone want to go for a SS challenge with me? I did great for about one week and then just totally quit doing anything! During the one week, my jeans fit so much better and people noticed a difference.

Right now, I am wearing a size 12, but would have so much more to wear if I could go down even one size. I have tubs of 10s!

I propose a SS challenge to whom ever is interested.

1. Pick your date to start.
2. Measure yourself.
3. Do the SS routine every day. (The exact movements are described earlier in the thread. I don't have the video myself, but just use that description.
4. Measure yourself one week later.

I'm going to go ahead and do the routine today, but I'm going to officially start the challenge tomorrow. I'll measure then.

Hope some of you will join me. It will be cool to see what kinds of changes we notice within a week or two.

swinglow · 05-08-2008, 08:32 AM

That sounds so awesome, lemonmamma! I'd love to, but I'm really digging the gym right now. I do have isometric contraction in my program! It's just not my total program.

Good luck though! And you're welcome to pm me or email me if you want to just have someone to say, "Hey, I did it today and I feel great!" I'm here for you!

Kianush · 05-09-2008, 12:32 PM

Okay, I am seriously going to try this anabolic diet because LC is not working too well for me this time around. I have always had success with it, but the only thing I am doing differently is stepping up my workouts. I do cardio (running, tread, elliptical, etc.) 4-5 times a week and muscle toning 2 times (probably need to do this more).
The idea of shifting gears and allowing carbs over the weekend sounds enticing. I'll only do carb-ups Friday and Saturday, so...I'll let you all know about my progress.
I don't have alot of weight to lose, however, there seems to be a linear relationship between my metabolism and age. Age goes up, metabolism slows down.
I wonder why if this is the reason why I seem to lose weight a few days after a vacation....hmmm...hmmmm...HMMMMMM....
Wish me luck.

girl81 · 05-10-2008, 04:11 AM

Kia, how tall are you?

swinglow · 05-10-2008, 06:45 AM

Good luck, Kia! Some have found that it's easier to continue losing while keeping carb ups to one day. Your body will tell you what to do so no worries.

04-24-2008, 05:44 AM	#632
Zer Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (N.San Diego) Posts: 9,146 Blog Entries: 43 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 65; 508.7/_320.0_/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; J-UD/DD(<2798/560cals); 128ozH2O Start Date: Got scale at 432.4(2/8/08); 376.8(2/8/09)	Mark's Exercise Encyclopedia Check out Mark's Exercise Encyclopedia at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/10217103-post15.html

05-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#656
lemonmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 193 Gallery: lemonmama Stats: 14/lost a few pounds/size 8/10 WOE: Low Carb & Egg Creams! Start Date: April 2008 1st time, after baby June 2009	Does anyone want to go for a SS challenge with me? I did great for about one week and then just totally quit doing anything! During the one week, my jeans fit so much better and people noticed a difference. Right now, I am wearing a size 12, but would have so much more to wear if I could go down even one size. I have tubs of 10s! I propose a SS challenge to whom ever is interested. 1. Pick your date to start. 2. Measure yourself. 3. Do the SS routine every day. (The exact movements are described earlier in the thread. I don't have the video myself, but just use that description. 4. Measure yourself one week later. I'm going to go ahead and do the routine today, but I'm going to officially start the challenge tomorrow. I'll measure then. Hope some of you will join me. It will be cool to see what kinds of changes we notice within a week or two. __________________ [COLOR="Magenta"]Losing the same weight all over again is NOT fun, but my sweet baby girl makes it all worth it![/COLOR]

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04-24-2008, 03:17 PM	#634
ScrtGrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Gallery: ScrtGrl	Swinglow, thank you so much for posting the video! I will definitely check it out tonight.

04-24-2008, 06:38 PM	#635
ScrtGrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Gallery: ScrtGrl	LOL! Just watched the video! I don't even know how I would incorporate that into the 7 minutes SS. I think my roommates would run out screaming in fear! How does everyone use that while working out?

04-27-2008, 08:27 AM	#636
slendercate Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 326 Gallery: slendercate Stats: 172/165.8/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: January 2005	Hi, ya'll, Back to Body Flex incorporated with the Body Flex plus. I have been "mia" too long. When I was regularly doing bf, I was losing inches galore. Since I am recovering from a cold, I will start again today. Will try to post more often. Love the read all the post. I can always learn something new.

04-29-2008, 05:42 PM	#638
slendercate Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 326 Gallery: slendercate Stats: 172/165.8/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: January 2005	Lisa, It took me three weeks to lose a pant size doing BF daily. I tend to "hoard" fat around my waist, so though my hips are decreasing, my stubborn waist is very slow to go. I haven't seen shapely secrets, but will look for it. I admire you for exercisng twice a day! I could only make it once a day, in the am before work. Good luck!

04-30-2008, 11:12 AM	#643
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 523 Gallery: ADLMA	Swinglow - would you mind posting a typical menu? I know that is a lot to ask, but I am sooooo curious. You look HOT, but I am sure BF is telling you that a good plenty! Wow, just amazing! I know you are feeling proud, as well you should!!

04-30-2008, 10:18 PM	#645
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	Thanks so much, Hummingbird. Thank you, ADLMA! Yes, I'm very happy with my results. I actually had no idea how big I'd gotten until I took that photo. But I'm very pleased with the results I've been blessed with and I love this program. I truly feel that I'll be eating some version of carb cycling for the rest of my life. It's truly painless! To answer your question, Humming, yes, the AD is carb cycling. I'm not very familiar with BFFM and I encourage anyone to jump right in and correct me; but it's my understanding that BFFM is closer to The Zone in nature. With 50 percent of your calories coming from carbs, 30 percent coming from protein and 20 percent coming from fat... something around those numbers. The Anabolic diet is completely different in that it is a high fat program, moderate protein and low carb 5 to 6 days per week (depending on your objectives). The percentages are closer to 65 percent FAT! 30 percent protein and 5 percent carbs during these days. On the carb up day, the percentages are around 70 percent carbs, 15 percent fat and 15 percent protein. I apologize to all for the thread jacking behavior but my menu is something like this: sunday - friday: breakfast: chocolate whey protein shake mixed with water and added cream lunch: large salad topped with grilled chicken, ranch and salsa snack: same as breakfast dinner: linda sue's enchilada casserole served over cauliflower bedtime snack: blue bunny sugar free fudge lite I like a lot of salads and casseroles. They're easy for me to portion out without having to worry too much about calories. If I'm hungry, I eat! I often make pizza on friday nights using carb balance mission brand tortillas. They're so good that even my bf prefers it over ordering out! saturday: breakfast: either a waffle or pancakes with sugar free syrup served with one egg and a piece of bacon snack: a lean cuisine panini lunch: an amy's organic indian meal (the mahat paneer with brown rice is my favorite) snack: a michelina's lite pasta dish dinner: usually a dinner eaten out with the bf; something yummy followed by dessert bedtime snack: usually, i'm stuffed and skip it.. There are really only a few key things to remember: 1) the low carb days are to be kept between 20 and 30 grams of carbohydrate. 2) fat is necessary on the low carb days 3) the carb up days are to be between 200 and 400 grams of carbohydrate. 4) calories are not much of an issue on carb days. I usually eat around 3000 calories on this day without any fear of gaining or hindering progress. I highly recommend reading whatever you can find on the Anabolic Diet. I do have the free ebook that I downloaded from somewhere online and I am open to sharing with you, if you're interested. Just pm me with your address.

05-01-2008, 12:45 AM	#646
hummingbird11 HB = Healthy & Balanced Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul loving life in Northern California! :) Posts: 7,578 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/149.8/145 ~ (5'8") WOE: Moderate Carb/Low Calorie ~ SEE SIGGY >>>>>>>>>>> Start Date: 1/1/08 + 9/1/09 + Every Day!	Hi everyone, I too, apologize for the thread jacking behavior! I got interested in this thread due to the Shapely Secrets discussion - but then I zero'd in on Zer's Post #632 and SwingLow's Post #633 - so it's my fault, sorry! Thank you so much Swinglow - I will PM you right now! XO, HB

05-01-2008, 09:14 AM	#647
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 523 Gallery: ADLMA	OK. I gotta ask forgiveness for the thread jacking too. I could not resist asking Swing more information. Look at her pics! Who can blame me?! Swing - Thank you so much for posting your typical menu and the other information!

05-01-2008, 10:19 AM	#648
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	Aww, the two of you are so very welcome! I'm glad I could be of help

05-01-2008, 05:11 PM	#650
lemonmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 193 Gallery: lemonmama Stats: 14/lost a few pounds/size 8/10 WOE: Low Carb & Egg Creams! Start Date: April 2008 1st time, after baby June 2009	Wow, I don't see how anyone could complain about highjacking! Swinglow--your results are amazing! Thanks for sharing the info.

05-02-2008, 08:39 AM	#653
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 523 Gallery: ADLMA	Swing - Thank you for all the information. I plan to start Monday. I have bee looking all over the place, and I know I am overlooking it -- how much weight have you lost in what amount of time again? Also, again, I know this is a lot to ask, but what is your full plan -- supplements, workout, and such. Thank you big time in advance!

05-05-2008, 11:59 AM	#655
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 523 Gallery: ADLMA	Denise - Thank you soo sooo much!

05-08-2008, 08:32 AM	#657
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	That sounds so awesome, lemonmamma! I'd love to, but I'm really digging the gym right now. I do have isometric contraction in my program! It's just not my total program. Good luck though! And you're welcome to pm me or email me if you want to just have someone to say, "Hey, I did it today and I feel great!" I'm here for you!

05-09-2008, 12:32 PM	#658
Kianush Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 13 Gallery: Kianush Stats: 121/119/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 1st, 2008	Okay, I am seriously going to try this anabolic diet because LC is not working too well for me this time around. I have always had success with it, but the only thing I am doing differently is stepping up my workouts. I do cardio (running, tread, elliptical, etc.) 4-5 times a week and muscle toning 2 times (probably need to do this more). The idea of shifting gears and allowing carbs over the weekend sounds enticing. I'll only do carb-ups Friday and Saturday, so...I'll let you all know about my progress. I don't have alot of weight to lose, however, there seems to be a linear relationship between my metabolism and age. Age goes up, metabolism slows down. I wonder why if this is the reason why I seem to lose weight a few days after a vacation....hmmm...hmmmm...HMMMMMM.... Wish me luck.

05-10-2008, 04:11 AM	#659
girl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 946 Gallery: girl81 Stats: past/100/healthy WOE: unprocessed	Kia, how tall are you?

05-10-2008, 06:45 AM	#660
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	Good luck, Kia! Some have found that it's easier to continue losing while keeping carb ups to one day. Your body will tell you what to do so no worries.