Recent content by land0220

I'm definitely no expert on this subject, but from reading the board for awhile my best guess would be that you should have at least a 2-week maintenance period as a transition from bulk to CKD. Maybe longer than 2 weeks....

When I was starting to plan out my CKD I couldn't figure out how to get enough fats either. Here are some ideas... Natural Peanut Butter: 16g fat in 2 Tbsp. Macadamia Nuts: 21g fat per ounce Almonds: 16g fat per ounce Flaxseed Oil: 14g fat per Tbsp. Also, you can get some from bratwurst...

If Saturday is your "carb up" day then you'll want to do your depletion workout first thing in the morning Saturday, and then begin your carb up immediately after your depletion workout. I'm starting my first CKD right now, so I'm not an expert but I believe this is how it's done...BBF would...

I'm being a bit of a guinea pig doing it because I've got some friends who've thought about trying it but they aren't sure if it works or not. Since I'm already the most "in shape" of the group, they figure if I see results then they surely will see results themselves. So far I've discovered...

Thanks a ton for your help!! Day 1 of my attempt at a CKD starts today...this is gonna suck.:o ;)

So the darker it is, the "more" in ketosis you are? Basically dark = good if you're trying to stay in ketosis? Thanks!!

I'm thinking about starting a CKD and I bought the Keto strips. I'm just wondering, when you are in Ketosis does that mean you'll have a lower reading (e.g. "Trace" with lighter color on the chart) or do you want to have a high rating ("large" with dark red color)? I'm sorry if this has been...

I really shouldn't have another cheat day for awhile, but just for future reference, are there any stores in the U.S. that sells these? Sounds incredible!!!:D

Skim milk is low in carbs relative to some other food/beverage choices available, but the carbs in milk are high-GI carbs (they come from sugars). I didn't know this 2 months ago but from reading this board I've learned that the only time of day you want to consume high-GI carbs--especially if...

I think I'm going to start using Flaxseed Oil in my pre-bedtime shakes, but I'm just wondering how much it costs and for how long of a supply? Thanks!!

The Instant Oatmeal is okay if it's just the plain oats that come in the big container. Don't get the flavored Instant Oatmeal that comes in the packets though, as it contains all sorts of sugar and other crap....which is why it tastes so good!:D

Yeah, Smuckers sugar-free preserves is what I get....strawberry flavor. You can put it on a sandwich, but it's also great to mix into your oatmeal to give it a little flavor. At only 10 calories per Tbsp. it's a good way to add strawberry taste without all the sugar and without the hassle of...

When I bought mine, I just emptied out the oil on top because I figured it was all nasty fat and stuff. While the PB was a little dryer and stiffer, it was still good. My question, though, is did I reduce the amount of fat and thus the calorie count for a 2 Tbsp. serving if I emptied out the...

Top sirloin and round cuts are the best from what the butcher told me at our grocery store. Reason to eat a steak vs. chicken etc....there is no better tasting meat than a big juicy steak. :)

Laser- I have the personal trainers at the local gym measure me with the ol calipers...then I average the 3 different PTs numbers because they aren't always consistent. I'd kill to be 200 lbs. and 8% but I'm afraid to bulk up and gain unwanted fat.