Starting cutting diet - need help with plan & specifics

[Devils*Angel]

i decided that i'm going to start my cutting diet this week, but i need some help. i'm 5'5", 130 lbs. and i want to lose about 10 lbs. i'm wondering what's the best way to go about this, so that i can lose the 10 lbs in a month or less. should i just restrict my calories, go on a low carb diet, or what? also, i'm debating whether or not to throw in an e/c stack. i've used one before, but am not sure if i should use one this time - would it be beneficial or should the weight come off just as quickly without one? if someone could give me some advice on what type of diet plan to use, i'd really appreciate it. thanks guys.

 

[Mr.X]

i decided that i'm going to start my cutting diet this week, but i need some help. i'm 5'5", 130 lbs. and i want to lose about 10 lbs. i'm wondering what's the best way to go about this, so that i can lose the 10 lbs in a month or less. should i just restrict my calories, go on a low carb diet, or what? also, i'm debating whether or not to throw in an e/c stack. i've used one before, but am not sure if i should use one this time - would it be beneficial or should the weight come off just as quickly without one? if someone could give me some advice on what type of diet plan to use, i'd really appreciate it. thanks guys.

It's impossible to naturally lose 10lbs. of fat in 1month. But, you can lose 10-15lbs. of weight, 10lbs. being water 2-5 being fat, if you go on a cal restricted CKD. Read my CKD MANUAL, it's a STICKY On the DIET DISCUSSION board (here - - on top).

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

Re: Re: Starting cutting diet - need help with plan & specifics

It's impossible to naturally lose 10lbs. of fat in 1month. But, you can lose 10-15lbs. of weight, 10lbs. being water 2-5 being fat, if you go on a cal restricted CKD. Read my CKD MANUAL, it's a STICKY On the DIET DISCUSSION board (here - - on top).

Mr.X

thanks mr. x, i'll be reading your manual as soon as i finish typing this. would losing that water weight make much of a difference in how a person looks at all?

 

[Mr.X]

Re: Re: Re: Starting cutting diet - need help with plan & specifics

thanks mr. x, i'll be reading your manual as soon as i finish typing this. would losing that water weight make much of a difference in how a person looks at all?

Yes, losing water weight would make a difference, it would tighten you up a bit of course.

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

slight problem....
when it comes to will power, i don't think i'll have trouble sticking to the ckd diet. the only thing is, i'm a student and i'm at school all day, and i think lunchtime is going to be my problem. i can't exactly bring steaks and fish and eggs to school for lunch, and i can't come home to make lunch either. what suggestions would you have for an easy meal that i could bring to school for lunch? i was thinking celery sticks and peanut butter or something, but i think after a week or two of having that for lunch every day i'll be pretty sick of it. any suggestions?

 

[Mr.X]

slight problem....
when it comes to will power, i don't think i'll have trouble sticking to the ckd diet. the only thing is, i'm a student and i'm at school all day, and i think lunchtime is going to be my problem. i can't exactly bring steaks and fish and eggs to school for lunch, and i can't come home to make lunch either. what suggestions would you have for an easy meal that i could bring to school for lunch? i was thinking celery sticks and peanut butter or something, but i think after a week or two of having that for lunch every day i'll be pretty sick of it. any suggestions?

you can't bring a plastic container w/ steak in it? why?

If you can't do the lunch at all, you might want to bring a protein shake w/ some flaxseed oil or peanut butter. You can try variations.

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

Hmm, yeah i think the protein shakes sounds good.

another question - i was thinking of also using r-ALA. now, i know if i'm doing a regular ckd i wouldn't be eating any carbs (with the exception of the incidental carbs in the eggs and meat and whatnot), and would be eating fat and protein. if using r-ALA, in which case i would consume a little bit more carbs, but nothing excessive of course, i still stay with the high fat and protein, right?

 

[Mr.X]

Hmm, yeah i think the protein shakes sounds good.

another question - i was thinking of also using r-ALA. now, i know if i'm doing a regular ckd i wouldn't be eating any carbs (with the exception of the incidental carbs in the eggs and meat and whatnot), and would be eating fat and protein. if using r-ALA, in which case i would consume a little bit more carbs, but nothing excessive of course, i still stay with the high fat and protein, right?

You can't use ALA while doing Ketosis (minus the carbup of course). For, the intake of carbs will usually be stored in the liver preventing ketone conversion. ALA is not magic, I would save it for the carb-up.

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

thanks!! okay, one more question (and thanks again for both ur knowledge AND your patience): given the fact that i don't work out *that* much - i don't body build or train extensively - do you tink it would be best to use a straight keto diet? or do oyu sitll recommend a ckd?

 

[Mr.X]

thanks!! okay, one more question (and thanks again for both ur knowledge AND your patience): given the fact that i don't work out *that* much - i don't body build or train extensively - do you tink it would be best to use a straight keto diet? or do oyu sitll recommend a ckd?

CKD is specifically target for an athlete, if you are not one, I would suggest sticking to a good old SKD no carb ups of course.

Mr.X

 

[iamcdn]

if you are a student, i find that without the carb up my brain doesn't work as well, im not as sharp ... just something to consider

 

[ZKaudio]

Up the efa intake if your brain starts to feel like mush. Switching from high saturated fats to high fish oils will keep your brain happy and also help your body process fats for energy while in ketosis.

 

[Devils*Angel]

thanks for the tips, guys

aaaactually........... on the topic of feeling like your brain isn't working: i've noticed that i do feel out of it when i'm not eating any carbs, which is apparantly common (or at least it seems that way). i can't seem to concentrate as well & the thought crossed my mind that maybe i should wait until after exams, which start next week. i hate to sound like a quitter though. lol. however i don't want to waste a whole week. i've heard about the isocaloric diet - would this be a good diet to try for a few weeks, instead of the skd? are the results generally good?

 

[Mr.X]

thanks for the tips, guys

aaaactually........... on the topic of feeling like your brain isn't working: i've noticed that i do feel out of it when i'm not eating any carbs, which is apparantly common (or at least it seems that way). i can't seem to concentrate as well & the thought crossed my mind that maybe i should wait until after exams, which start next week. i hate to sound like a quitter though. lol. however i don't want to waste a whole week. i've heard about the isocaloric diet - would this be a good diet to try for a few weeks, instead of the skd? are the results generally good?

Isocal would be a fine diet: run weight x 12
33%protein/33%carbs/33%fat

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

Thanks
Is 12 x bodyweight my maintenance weight, right?
so how many calories should i deduct in order to lose weight?
Also, what should I expect in terms of results?

 

[Mr.X]

Is 12 x bodyweight my maintenance weight, right?
no, you can drop bf w/ wx 12, wx 11-12 is enough to drop fat
so how many calories should i deduct in order to lose weight?
^^^
Also, what should I expect in terms of results?
I don't know, it all depends on you

Mr.X

 

[Devils*Angel]

thanks for all the help / answers to questions.

i know it's early to ask, but i was planning to use the isocalori c diet for about a month (i've only been on it for a week now, so for 3 more weeks), and then use a ketogenic diet for a few weeks. when i switch, should i just gradually lower my carbs & raise my fat intake? or should i just switch to under 20 g of carbs? if you recommend gradually lowering the carbs and raising the fat intake, over what span of time should i be doing this? thanks for the help.

devils*angel

 

[Mr.X]

thanks for all the help / answers to questions.

i know it's early to ask, but i was planning to use the isocalori c diet for about a month (i've only been on it for a week now, so for 3 more weeks), and then use a ketogenic diet for a few weeks. when i switch, should i just gradually lower my carbs & raise my fat intake? or should i just switch to under 20 g of carbs? if you recommend gradually lowering the carbs and raising the fat intake, over what span of time should i be doing this? thanks for the help.

devils*angel

You need to run a diet for more than 2-3 (few) weeks, for it to be effective. Minimal, 8-12 weeks.

Mr.X