Gill's Carb Cycling Log

[Gill]

Thanks for the input guys. Dods, not a problem and I totally agree with you. I miss that sack of sunshine too.

Jlo, I'm ~177lbs. I'm going to try to hit around 200g carbs on moderate days and 150g on low days. As for refeed, I'll add that in that as you suggested. I'll do my first refeed next week when things are more in order.

Thanks guys for your help. Priceless.

[Gill]

Hit the grocery again today and stocked up this time focusing on a mixed source of complex carbs. As well, on the suggestion of BGLD, got a few packs of Light String Cheese. I was surprised how good they actually are for you and how good they taste. 1 stick is 60 calories, only 2.5 fat, and 9g of protein

I feel pretty good about my dieting today. It has taken some mind-prep to eat so much protein, but it's not bad. I'm much more confident about tomorrow (moderate carb day) now that I'm better studied on when to eat my carbs as well as what kind of carbs to eat.

Looking forward to pushing myself full bore tomorrow for Chest/Back/Tris.

[Gill]

Yesterday went well I think. Don't think I ate enough carbs again, but I'm getting better. Same with protein.

My workout was pretty solid. I've had 4 exams this past week and I've felt pretty sapped. I think it is definitely affecting my lifts. I'll get back on track.

LOG: Google Docs - workout log

[BigMikeD]

Originally Posted by Gill

Yesterday went well I think. Don't think I ate enough carbs again, but I'm getting better. Same with protein.

My workout was pretty solid. I've had 4 exams this past week and I've felt pretty sapped. I think it is definitely affecting my lifts. I'll get back on track.

LOG: Google Docs - workout log

haha, you and me both man... It seems like every professor wanted to get one more exam in before spring break..

what a ball busting last couple of weeks!

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Gill you asked me to look over your last 2 days nutritonal intake.
This is what I copied from your diet log. See comments in RED

MARCH-26th
(Ok so this is a no carb day I see)
11:30AM: Two chicken breasts, small serving vegetables, small serving cottage cheese. No longer marking water intake. (Why so late to eat, waking up late? The main thing with this meal I see is that you dont need the cottage cheese here. You already have a sufficient amount of protein from 2 chicken breasts)

2:00PM: Unsalted peanuts before class. Assume ~5 liters.
(Here's where you can add that cottage cheese)

4:30PM: Probolic Shake.
(If you can, I'd switch this meal with the meal below, have the Turkey here since it's been a while since you had some protein from a meat source...Timing is a factor in Carb Cycling)
5:30PM: Turkey breast with carrots.

6:30PM: 1 Light String Cheese Stick

7:30PM: 8oz chicken breast, steamed vegetable medley.

9:30PM: Cottage cheese, nuts, string cheese.

11:30PM: Probolic shake.

1:00AM: Sleep
(Go to bed earlier - hahahaha)




MARCH - 27th

9:00AM: Whey shake (skim milk, whey, 1/2 cup oats).

10:30AM: Cottage Cheese. Two pieces of toast.
(100% whole wheat right?)

12:45PM: Chicken/Turkey slices. Lettuce salad (cucumbers, tomatoes). (These arent the cheap sandwich meat slices right? They are FILLED with nitrates...The better quality deli slices are ok)

3:30PM: Turkey breast sandwich, vegetable medley. 4oz cranberry juice.

5:30PM: WORKOUT.

6:45PM: Whey w/ water.

7:30PM: Lean shoulder cut, small serving fruit, steamed veggies, two pcs whole grain bread.
(You are having too much bread in my opinion. This is 6 total slices, even on whole wheat it's too much, especially for someone trying to cut some fat. You need to change this up, replace one serving with a sweet potato, or another with beans, etc, etc)


9:30PM: Cottage cheese, nuts, string cheese.

11:00PM: String Cheese.

1:00AM: Probolic shake.

3:00AM: Sleep
(Damn, get off that couch and go to bed son! haha)


This day looks good, both look decent in fact. You might want to add in more healthy fats though (You can get more with fish oil, olive oil, etc)

Hope this helps

[BigMikeD]

Originally Posted by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives

3:00AM: Sleep
(Damn, get off that couch and go to bed son! haha)

I bet he plays World Of Warcraft, this looks like the sleep patterns of someone who does... (mine)

[Gill]

Haha, I use to Mike.

Only thing I play now is Med School. My timing is forever fvcked up and wont be able to normalize until Summer.

Thanks for the comments, BGLD! Not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I love both beans and brown rice, so I'll start trying to use those more. And yes, all bread I eat is whole wheat.

Fat intake just flat scares me. I've already taken a big blind jump into carb cycling, so I'll go balls to the wall and pick up some oil to make sure I'm taking in enough fat. I'm honestly scared to death of being fat again. I tread lightly.

[Gill]

Oh, another question. On days like today where I'm forced to miss my workout for whatever reason, do I still eat three carb meals as usual?

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives

This day looks good, both look decent in fact. You might want to add in more healthy fats though (You can get more with fish oil, olive oil, etc)

Lack of fat intake was also the most obvious thing I noticed. Other than that it looked good bro.

[jlozan84]

Originally Posted by Gill

Oh, another question. On days like today where I'm forced to miss my workout for whatever reason, do I still eat three carb meals as usual?

I'd only eat them at breakfast if you don't train or make it a zero carb day.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by jlozan84

I'd only eat them at breakfast if you don't train or make it a zero carb day.

Jlo and I both went to the same school

[Gill]

Super hectic but fun day. Went to the annual Carolina Cup horse races. Its a big drink fest with southern extravegance at the forefront. Once a year its a lot of fun to let loose and be a goofball. I'll throw up some pictures tomorrow.

I definitely cheated today. Not terribly, but as far as monitoring carbs... oops. I'll take solace in knowing this week was a 'trial' week for carb cycling. Thanks to Jlo and BGLD I think I have the major kinks out. Enough that I can coast through a week without needing to have them hold my hand. Thanks a lot guys!

Can't wait to hammer out some squats on Monday.

[lostboyrufio]

just think of it as a "zig zag diet" day.

[Noir]

Originally Posted by Gill

I definitely cheated today. Not terribly, but as far as monitoring carbs... oops. I'll take solace in knowing this week was a 'trial' week for carb cycling. Thanks to Jlo and BGLD I think I have the major kinks out. Enough that I can coast through a week without needing to have them hold my hand. Thanks a lot guys!

Once you have it figured out, its really simple.

[Gill]

Yea, it is Noir. The hardest part is just realizing the kinds of foods you need to support such a diet. I was up .2lbs on the scale this morning. Go, go cheating. Probably some bloat from not drinking enough water as well. Regardless, I'm eating right today and cannot wait to hit the gym tomorrow and rip it up.

Ugh, I'm addicted.

[Gill]

Here's a pic of my girlfriend and I. If you're bored, check out the album link.



Carolina Cup '08

[waynaferd]

By the look on her face she looks more like a stranger you just snuck up on and got fresh with. J/K

[Gill]

As much as I drank that day, I wouldn't of put it past me! Haha.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

You have a pretty girlfriend Gill!

And you know, I dont see much fat on you at all.
Granted, it was covered up by the bad suit (haha), but still, you look pretty lean already bro, guaging by the pics and your Avvy.
Perhaps you are over critiquing yourself?????