Can someone explain this?

[Izzman]

Okay heres the scoop, I've been dieting for about 6 weeks now, going on to 7. The first 3-4 (was consuming 40g or less of carbs) were more of an adjustment to to dieting and cardio, while these last 2 were the shift to true keto. I started at 207 at around 15-16% BF if I had to make my best guess and my lowest was 194 before last weeks carb up, I am now sitting at an average 197-198 where I have been for awhile now (even before my lowest weight of 194). Thing is I have been "on" cycle (low doses of fina/prop/M1T) to help with catabolism and retention of LBM. Now no doubt I have lost a good deal of BF (waist is down to a little under 32" from 35") and my body definition is more pronounced and toned BUT what I don't get is that I can't seem to break the 198 barrier even with 4-5X cardio a week and calorie reduction (average of 1500-1800 cals daily), and keto stix turn out fine. So anyone know whats up here? I could be holding some water from M1T/Prop (but I am expecting 3-4 lb variations due to water weight which I don't see) and could even have gained some LBM, but my body sure doesn't look like it has added any LBM (just more toned and defined)! Any takers here?

 

[CLOMIDCLOWN]

Sounds like you may not be eatting enough bro!

 

[Izzman]

Sounds like you may not be eatting enough bro!

Maybe BUT highly unlikely. I am eating every 2-3 hours on the dot and a good portion of my 1500-1800 cals come from good fats. I am thinking that my thyroid has slowed down from general dieting, I have been using Trex/Clen in 2 weeks cycles alternating, anything else I can try?

 

[Izzman]

Big Bump. Maybe I need to try midweek refeeds?

 

[bw1]

Calories way to low.

 

[Izzman]

BUMP, lol, I am thinking that that just may be it....anyone care to provide some advice?

 

[junk]

Jesus, your 200lb yet eat only 1500-1800 cals a day while doing 4 or 5 times cardio sessions a week? I believe you also lift 3 times a week?
Your body will not be able to keep like this for more than 2 weeks (3 weeks tops). R u making weekly carb loadings? try playing with calories to keep body from stagnation, maybe something like this:
DAY 1: BWx12
DAY 2: BWx11
DAY 3: BWx12
DAY 4: BWx10
DAY 5: BWx10
DAY 6: BWx12
DAY 7: BWx15

 

[Izzman]

Jesus, your 200lb yet eat only 1500-1800 cals a day while doing 4 or 5 times cardio sessions a week? I believe you also lift 3 times a week?
Your body will not be able to keep like this for more than 2 weeks (3 weeks tops). R u making weekly carb loadings? try playing with calories to keep body from stagnation, maybe something like this:
DAY 1: BWx12
DAY 2: BWx11
DAY 3: BWx12
DAY 4: BWx10
DAY 5: BWx10
DAY 6: BWx12
DAY 7: BWx15

LOL, so I guess that was my issue....I was at 8-10 cals/BW way too long! I guess I sent my metabolism to a grinding halt! I carb refeed every saturday though. Funny thing is though, yesterday after eating close to 1900 cals for the first time in weeks, I actually felt alot better and my body began to warm up and feel more focused! Thanks for the suggestion Junk!