Thu, Aug-31-06, 07:45
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 195/123/120
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Progress:
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Athena:
Most of my carbs are post workout (weights) plus 1-2 pcs of fruit/day. I lost my weight on Atkins, went low cal/low carb and ended up like a skeleton (esp since I kept working out w/o enough fuel), I lift 4x/week for about an hour a session. I ended up finding a low carb guideline/plan set up for lifters who want to drop bodyfat. I figure it keeps me lowcarb but allows a little wiggle room too since I don't need to lose more. I don't plan in those "extras" but they give me space so I don't beat myself up!
Basics are this: The "green" veggies (basically your induction veggies/low carb/low gi types) are fairly unlimited. This is your filler area. Protein at eat meal/snack. Lean proteins are great, but don't fear the fat. However, if you have a really fatty piece of protein, try to limit it to 1 or 2 servings/day (carbs & fat don't mix). 1-2 servings of fruit/day. 1-2 servings of dairy (ie yogurt, milk in your coffee, cottage cheese -- which doubles as protein!) if you want. 1-2 starchy carbs/day. This plan suggests you do them in the same meal to limit the insulin spike. So, if you want oatmeal for breakfast or a low carb tortilla with supper, it's ok.
Most days I don't even have my starchy carb or just use it in my workout recovery shake in the form of 1/2 a banana.
This is working out great for me. I'm keeping my lean muscular look but have room to eat a few carbs a day IF I CHOOSE TO!!! Pretty much the carbs, dairy & fruit are in that "if I choose to" category.
So, basically, I eat "clean" in weight lifting terms but keep the starches out most of the time.
Hope that helps!
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