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Nutritional Planning for My Future

February 8, 2011 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT 3 Comments

As I mentioned in a previous article, I have been working my own Experiment of One for a long time now. During that time I have learned what works well for my body and what does not. My only issue has been actually sticking to the plan. I spent some time reviewing my past performance and figured out where the pitfalls were. I am now going to execute a plan that not only addresses fat loss issues, but also addresses the ability to adhere to the program for long periods of time.

Now, like a workout routine, I have found that it is important to change up your nutritional strategy on a cyclical basis.  I wrote out my plan and set a date to start it (this past Sunday). I then came into contact with the Lean Hybrid Muscle guys, Elliott Hulse and Mike Westerdal, via a video they had prepared for the launch of their new product, Lean Hybrid Muscle Reloaded (a review of that product will be forthcoming in the next few months).  To say I was a little shocked is putting it mildly.  Other than the fasting day they inserted, they are pretty must using the same nutritional program I had planned for myself.

After a discussion with Tom Venuto, I have adjusted my calories a little to accelerate fat loss, but here is the plan so far.  I am going to cycle my carbs over a 7 day period.  I will also be cycling my total caloric intake over that same 7 day period.  Monday and Tuesday will be low carb, high fat and high protein days (55/15/30 protein/carbs/fat) with 2100 total calories.  I will then fast from my final meal on Tuesday until 6 p.m. on Wednesday.  This part might only be temporary as my original plan called for a 40/40/20 day on Wednesday, so we shall see.  Thursday and Friday will see low carb, low fat and high protein (75/15/10 protein/carbs/fat) with 2300 calories.  I will then have a refeed day every Saturday with a 40/50/10 (protein/carbs/fat) ratio and 2500 calories.  Depending upon how “carbed up” I feel after Saturday, I will either do the same on Sunday or switch to a 40/40/20 ratio for Sunday.

The idea that I am keeping carbs very low for 5 days is daunting, but at the same time, the mini-cycles where the calories and the ratios change has me convinced that I will be able to stick to the program. That is going to be the key for me because I already workout like a beast. I believe that my body will react quite well with this system. It is sort of a modified Anabolic Diet program, modified to eliminate the ton of fat that program allows.

One final thing: I have started taking Shakeology from Beachbody.  They claim it will help suppress cravings and give me energy.  I will tell you that it tastes great. I've been on it for 2 days now. I will give a detailed description of my experience with Shakeology next week.

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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