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The Beginning
Im starting to post this as a personal journal on my way to achieving a leaner body in 10 weeks. I started getting serious about a week ago, getting my diet in shape using the article pro-bodybuilder and PhD nutritionist Layne Norton posted on this link http://www.simplyshredded.com/layne-norton-the-most-effective-cutting-diet.html. It took about a week and 6 readings i to hammer out the details about macros and macro timing. As a senior Biology/Premed student, I really enjoyed the science that his article was supported by and from my own studies the claims seem reasonable, though I have yet to review the scientific papers myself, that will be forthcoming.
My diet so far is pretty bland. As previously mentioned I am a student and so I have a very limited income. My protein is split between small amounts of fish and chicken and large amounts of whey and eggs. Carbs come from fruits (I try to limit this to 3 a day), Cheerios, wheat bread (two slices a day max, if ever), zucchini, sweet potatoes, and lots and lots of bell peppers and hummus. Fats come from 2% milk, almond milk, eggs, or olive oil. I eat every 2.5-3.5 hours Refeed days are an incredible aspect of this diet and I thoroughly enjoy the increased carb intake on those days. I use the app MyPlate to track all my meals for macros and calories
I should add that in addition to following Norton's diet plan, Ive taken the plunge and dropped all added sugars too! Its been about 10 days since I said goodbye to sugar with my final spoonful of Ben & Jerry's. The first three days contained modest headaches and intense cravings. Cravings are becoming less intense with time, and the headaches are have stopped completely. My mood, however, still switches frequently, and my roommates will scream “Trigger!” whenever I get too easily pissed off about something. Saying no to sugary treats has gotten much easier but so many foods are of have added sugar its actually unbelievable. I have noticed my abbs coming out though which is a plus! Another added benefit is my skin seems to getting clearer too though Im not sure if thats my own bias.
I lift 6 days a week and do cardio 3 times a week aiming to burn 300-350 calories during the cardio session. I split my lifts into days focused on muscle groups as follows: legs, upper chest, back, arms and shoulders, chest, back. After doing moderate weight with high reps for about 5 months, I have decided to switch back to high weight low rep to try to put on some mass and strength before I hunker down and do a traditional cut. I have never taken protein in such high doses as this before because of my college diet so I am expecting some gains though even though I am on a restricted diet.
My vices, oh my vices. In college Ive found it extremely difficult to resist alcohol. Its part of the culture and it is the main way to socialize on my campus. Last semester i drank 3-4 days a week, this semester with my focus on my body I am trying to limit myself to 2 days a week. I know, I know, you cant drink and cut. I agree with this, as time progresses though I will limit myself even more. That being said I do drink what I think is in an intelligent way in regards to cutting goals. I strictly drink gin mixed with tap water. Gin has zero carbs and is considered “clean” in that it does not contain any toxins related to mold due to grain storage. Mixing with water, I find helps, to deter the dehydrating affects of alcohol, so hangovers are rare. Not having hangovers is important because I workout in the morning so drinking the night before rarely puts my next days workout in jeopardy. Because water and gin are both clear (obviously), no one can ever see how strong my drink is not to mention no wants to try it because the concoction is not appetizing, so I never get ripped on when I make weak drinks to alleviate the risks of alcohol in my diet.
I’m going to try to post here every few days on my status. My goal is to have a a very lean body with clear abbs, a tapered back, and a decent chest. I have seven weeks to go until my deadline. Ready, set, DIET & WORK!
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