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Originally Posted by ablackburn99
I would like to hear about any other plans for cutting and maintaining or building muscle.
This was my diet before i was working out, and it was working good ( lost 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. a week) . I just added more carbs to the days I lift and another very low carb day over the weekend.
day 1 1000 cal. 55% protein/ 40% fat/ 5% carbs
day 2 1500 cal. 45% protein/ 50% fat/ 5% carbs
day 3 2500 cal. 30% protein/ 40% fat/ 30% carbs
repeat
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This is way out of wack. A low carb diet would be more like 20-30% carbs, 50% protein and 20-25% fat. If you are eating 5% carbs 4 days a week and loosing 2-2 1/2 pounds you are most likely loosing muscle not fat.
Please listen to this advice. Start with a moderate carb diet (middle of the road) 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat. Stick with it regardless of if you think it is working or not. Keep accurate food journals of what and when you are eating and keep track of your weight, body fat percentages would be better if you could. Do this for 3-4 weeks. The above ratio's will usually work well for most people. I'm not sure of your stats or exercise level but unless they are to some extreme eat around 1800-2000 cals a day in the above ratios. By doing this you will have a solid base line to work from and adjustments can be made from there.
How much time can you devote to training in a week?