For those who have used 5x5...

[Tom Treutlein]

What was your diet like? What foods did you eat, and what kind've ratios did you use? 33%/33%/33%? 20%/30%/50%?

 

[eat big]

i kept my diet the same as i always have its about 40% carbs 40% protein and 20% fats. got great results in some areas, in others not so great. try it out and lemme know how it goes.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

my ratios were more like 50/30/20
now im at the pointwhere i just count my protein and carbs and my fat just falls in line maybe i add some ANPB or olive oil to a nightime shake

 

[Lee]

i was on the atkins when i did it and it actually works very well on that certain diet

 

[Tom Treutlein]

For bulking, Lee?

What about cals/lb., guys?

 

[BennyGunnz]

Is their a whole program for a 5x5?
if so what is it?

 

[WalkingBeast]

I used 5X5 briefly to regain my benching strength after the back injury. I added a good deal of additional volume though, and only used it on flat benching. No ratios in my diet! haha Just try to maintain atleast 200 grams of protein daily, and keep the carbs and calories high.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Benny, it's in the training methods sticky at the top of the training forum. There's a link.

 

[RGS83]

Why would you eat Olive Oil??

And what is ANPB?

...if you're looking to put on a bit of muscle, roughtly how many cals should you be getting a day? (i weight 160, 5'11, 21yr old.)

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Don't hijack my fucking thread. Make this type of post in the diet board.

And learn to spell.

And you can't eat olive oil. It's oil. You don't eat oil.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Don't hijack my fucking thread. Make this type of post in the diet board.

And learn to spell.

And you can't eat olive oil. It's oil. You don't eat oil.

someone went platinum lol
i always chew my olive oil well

 

[Vicious cycle]

Why would you eat Olive Oil??

And what is ANPB?

...if you're looking to put on a bit of muscle, roughtly how many cals should you be getting a day? (i weight 160, 5'11, 21yr old.)

ANPB= Another Newie Pud Bumper. j/k
ANPB= All Natural Peanut Butter.

And at 5'11 160, you want to be here http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 not on this fourm.

And no more hijacking threads

 

[gymtime]

Don't hijack my fucking thread. Make this type of post in the diet board.

And learn to spell.

And you can't eat olive oil. It's oil. You don't eat oil.

Damn....the old Training Board's gotten a tad testy since my day

I loved doing the 5x5 and am gonna go back to it soon. I stuck with 40/30/30...supplementing flax for fat.

 

[Vicious cycle]

What was your diet like? What foods did you eat, and what kind've ratios did you use? 33%/33%/33%? 20%/30%/50%?

I'm doing a 50/20/30 and really responding well. I think I wasn't eating enough before.

 

[eat big]

Don't hijack my fucking thread. Make this type of post in the diet board.

And learn to spell.

And you can't eat olive oil. It's oil. You don't eat oil.

hahaha damn thats amazing, your taking over bbf's job now that hes gone, just say that youll shank him with a rusty screw driver

oh and for 5x5 i think you need to eat a great deal of carbs and protein, it didnt take more energy to complete the workout, it just works better if you eat a lot, bc it is afterall a mass program i do believe

 

[RGS83]

Whao...
Take it down a notch buddy...
I was simply replying to a post that was made in 'YOUR' thread - on dieting for the 5x5 (of which i am doing aswell)...
So my post DOES belong here.

I'm sorry I didn't know the acronym for ANPB, or the logic behind EATING (consuming if it makes you feel better) Olive Oil.
My understanding was that this was for the betterment of all - not just you - and I'm sure theres many more ppl out there who are in the same boat as i am, so i asked the question.

1 post isn't a hijack; and i could see frustration if the thread title wasn't: "For those who have used 5x5..." ; and the first post didn't ask on diet... :\

 

[WalkingBeast]

Chill brother!! No need for that shit! Focus your hatred on the weights and KILL THAT SHIT!!