Thinking out loud... thoughts welcome

[b fold the truth]

Well...I know that I've been losing weight for a while. I can feel it, I feel small.

Got on the scale this afternoon at 275 and measured my waist tonight at 38". Last time I measured my waist it was 41"...or MORE!!!

I've been eating 4,000 kcals a day now for a while...and it would REALLY concern me that I'm losing weight...but I am setting PR's AND my conditioning is at an all time high. I can do a medley without puking AND I can push myself on events without getting dizzy...

Maybe this good diet thing IS working...

I know that I would just feel stronger if I was a little fatter and keep thinking that I'd be BETTER at the heavier events at Boston.

Looking for thoughts...especially from those with Strongman experience...

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[Zander1983]

I know that I would just feel stronger if I was a little fatter.

In my limited experience, that has always been the case.

With the 3 inch drop in your waist, it appears that most of the weight you've lost is fat. I wouldn't be overly concerned about being small, even though you might feel it. You said it yourself, you're getting through all your events and setting PRs. I think you're just in better shape rather than being any smaller/weaker

 

[louden_swain]

Sounds like things are going great. . .conditioning, strength, and performance are all sharp.

Maybe extra weight gain wouldn't hurt you that much and if anything you might have more cushion around the joints. . .which might come in handy on your pressing events. Maybe 5 or 10 extra pounds would be OK. . . on your frame this wouldn't be all that significant and I don't see anything negative about this.

If you do choose to gain weight. . how many pounds? Be careful about gaining too much, because it might slow down your performance.

As you know both endurance and strength are crucial.

Its really tough to call.

Then again, you can rest it on "if it ain't broke. . don't fix it".

 

[b fold the truth]

If you do choose to gain weight. . how many pounds? Be careful about gaining too much, because it might slow down your performance.

I've been eating within my budget. An average day consists of about 400 grams of carbs coming from brown rice alone. I also eat a 130 grams of carbs breakfast from oatmeal and honey... I eat about 2 lbs of hamburger a day, a gallon of whole milk, a protein/carb bar, 2 liters of gatorade, and usually 2 'other' meals a day that come from restaurants or what the family is having for dinner.

Last year at Boston I was 290 and strong. I am stronger now...and 275 or so. Of course I'll do all that I can to add in MORE food as the contest gets closer...but I'm not sure how much more that I can add at the moment. Those 5-10 pounds just don't seem to want to stay on me.

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[spatts]

Maybe this good diet thing IS working...

 

[louden_swain]

I've been eating within my budget. An average day consists of about 400 grams of carbs coming from brown rice alone. I also eat a 130 grams of carbs breakfast from oatmeal and honey... I eat about 2 lbs of hamburger a day, a gallon of whole milk, a protein/carb bar, 2 liters of gatorade, and usually 2 'other' meals a day that come from restaurants or what the family is having for dinner.

Last year at Boston I was 290 and strong. I am stronger now...and 275 or so. Of course I'll do all that I can to add in MORE food as the contest gets closer...but I'm not sure how much more that I can add at the moment. Those 5-10 pounds just don't seem to want to stay on me.

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Sounds like this diet has really increased your metabolism. . your body has become an efficient furness that is burning calories. If you are wanting to gain weight. . you may need to increase calories. At your bodyweight eating 4000 calories is pretty much maintaining your weight. . .to increase, you may need to bump it up to 5000 to 5500 per day. Maybe you can add extra food to each of your meals. Designing a diet is tough. . I fear that if you add too many carbs, you may become sleepy and feel sluggish. Maybe extra protein and unsaturated fats can be increased.

 

[b fold the truth]

Sounds like this diet has really increased your metabolism. . your body has become an efficient furness that is burning calories. If you are wanting to gain weight. . you may need to increase calories. At your bodyweight eating 4000 calories is pretty much maintaining your weight. . .to increase, you may need to bump it up to 5000 to 5500 per day. Maybe you can add extra food to each of your meals. Designing a diet is tough. . I fear that if you add too many carbs, you may become sleepy and feel sluggish. Maybe extra protein and unsaturated fats can be increased.

I add alot of butter to my rice

Was looking at a plan to use on my diet for the last 8 weeks before Boston...hope to have it posted soon.

Seriously...not sure if I can eat much more than I am at the moment. I eat so much before I go to work that I am usually have naseua on the way. Been getting that feeling from food a lot lately....but I'm eating big meals too.

Specific ideas?

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[Mike_Rojas]

I've been eating within my budget. An average day consists of about 400 grams of carbs coming from brown rice alone. I also eat a 130 grams of carbs breakfast from oatmeal and honey... I eat about 2 lbs of hamburger a day, a gallon of whole milk, a protein/carb bar, 2 liters of gatorade, and usually 2 'other' meals a day that come from restaurants or what the family is having for dinner.

I think you're getting a lot more than 4000 calories with that, aren't you? Looks like 6000+ to me.

 

[louden_swain]

When you got to the University for work, do you have a chance to grab a bite while you are working with athletes? Any break times or are you on the move the whole time you are there?

 

[b fold the truth]

When you got to the University for work, do you have a chance to grab a bite while you are working with athletes? Any break times or are you on the move the whole time you are there?

I'm on the clock for 3 hours (usually work 3-5 hours though) and eat 2-3 meals while I am there...lol.

Mike_Rojas: With the fatty meals from restaurants and what the family eats...it may very well be 5-6k...4k was just a low estimate.

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