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[dralla]

Made this for dinner and it turned out pretty great. It's really easy to make too, so you don't need to be an expert chef or anything - http://lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarb-recipes/greekscramblers-recipe.php - I have to say, one of the best things about a paleo-style diet is learning to cook

 

[CrankyJay]

Made this for dinner and it turned out pretty great. It's really easy to make too, so you don't need to be an expert chef or anything - http://lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarb-recipes/greekscramblers-recipe.php - I have to say, one of the best things about a paleo-style diet is learning to cook

I thought paleo didn't include dairy for some reason.

 

[Wafflecakes]

I thought paleo didn't include dairy for some reason.

Eh I think they are flexible on that though Dairy is for sure not something humans ate before modernish times. In fact all humans use to be lactose intolerant. I always found that to be very interesting.

 

[windz]

I thought paleo didn't include dairy for some reason.

Some are for it (in moderation) others are against it...it comes down to personal preference really afaik.

 

[dralla]

I thought paleo didn't include dairy for some reason.

Dairy is optional depending on how well you tolerate it. I stick to full fat cheese and full fat greek yogurt and have no problems.

 

[CrankyJay]

Dairy is optional depending on how well you tolerate it. I stick to full fat cheese and full fat greek yogurt and have no problems.

Why full fat vs non fat? I have a friend who also advocates full fat.

 

[NomarTyme]

Why full fat vs non fat? I have a friend who also advocates full fat.

Because good fat is good for you.

 

[CrankyJay]

Because good fat is good for you.

Ah. I get enough thru fish oil and other stuff. I try to limit it to 42g a day. I'll stick with my nonfat Greek.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Why full fat vs non fat? I have a friend who also advocates full fat.

Mainly because almost all dairy items come with some carbs included and you want to keep your carbs/fat ratio in check. (butter and cheese are the exceptions)

Edit: Ah you on high protien, low fat, low carb?

 

[dralla]

Why full fat vs non fat? I have a friend who also advocates full fat.

Because the fat in dairy is good for, it's a good source of natural saturated fats, sometimes good trans fats. Plus, if they suck out the fat there's also a good chance they add in sugar, like shit non-fat yogurt. Also, if they take out the fat you're getting a lot of of the dairy protein in it's place, the protein in dairy is insulinogenic (which is why butter is not a problem, no protein). Basically you want dairy in it's most natural form to get the proper amount of fats to protein ratio. Oh, and it also taste better!

Good article on Paleo template - http://chriskresser.com/beyond-paleo-moving-from-a-paleo-diet-to-a-paleo-template

 

[CrankyJay]

Mainly because almost all dairy items come with some carbs included and you want to keep your carbs/fat ratio in check. (butter and cheese are the exceptions)

Edit: Ah you on high protien, low fat, low carb?

Currently on a 50p/30c/20f split. Down 24 pounds on it. 4 pounds to my original goal but I might go for an extra 5 after that.

 

[CrankyJay]

Because the fat in dairy is good for, it's a good source of natural saturated fats, sometimes good trans fats. Plus, if they suck out the fat there's also a good chance they add in sugar, like shit non-fat yogurt. Also, if they take out the fat you're getting a lot of of the dairy protein in it's place, the protein in dairy is insulinogenic (which is why butter is not a problem, no protein). Basically you won't dairy in it's most natural form to get the proper amount of fats to protein ratio. Oh, and it also taste better!

I'm assuming the sugars in nonfat plain Greek are from the lactose though? It's still bitter as fuck. 23g protein 9g sugar per 8oz.

I agree though. The Fage Total is amazing.

 

[NomarTyme]

I'm assuming the sugars in nonfat plain Greek are from the lactose though? It's still bitter as fuck. 23g protein 9g sugar per 8oz.

I agree though. The Fage Total is amazing.

Add some berries or honey.

Ah. I get enough thru fish oil and other stuff. I try to limit it to 42g a day. I'll stick with my nonfat Greek.

I would go full fat because you can taste the differences in richness.

 

[CrankyJay]

Add some berries or honey.

I add 2-3oz blueberries everyday. About a handful for me.

When I go to maintain or bulk I will definitely go full fat.

 

[POWERSPHERE]

I'm into Week 2 of the Insanity Program, and i'm loving it! Started at 99kg (220 lb), already at 97kg (213 lb) and aiming for 88kg (194 lb) by the end, with an ultimate goal of about 82kg (180 lb). I don't want to bulk up muscle, but i'll start light weights at the end of the program. It feels incredible watching what you eat and working out every day to the point i'm kind of amazed it's taken me so long. I used to skateboard & ride bikes a lot, but since not doing that so much, i've kind of put on a little weight, but just moreso felt shitty. Anyone else doing or done the Insanity program?

Oh, also, does anyone have a Withings scale? I want to get a decent scale, and with this thing automatically synching with Weightbot and tracking your weight online, it seems like a good, if not expensive, option.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I add 2-3oz blueberries everyday. About a handful for me.

When I go to maintain or bulk I will definitely go full fat.

Started doing this too. Handful of blueberries and a tablespoon of honey with a splash of cinnamon.

 

[dralla]

I'm assuming the sugars in nonfat plain Greek are from the lactose though? It's still bitter as fuck. 23g protein 9g sugar per 8oz.

I agree though. The Fage Total is amazing.

I sweeten mine with a packet of truvia and cinnamon. or if you want a chocolately flavor you can add truvia and unsweetened cocoa powder. I add almonds and/or walnuts too, sometimes strawberries. The sugar in the NF Greek is lactose, it's all the protein that I'm not a fan off, there are better sources of protein than dairy.

 

[POWERSPHERE]

How much yoghurt would you have? I usually have about 3 big spoonfuls with banana for breakfast. I've really developed the taste for Greek Yoghurt.

 

[CrankyJay]

I sweeten mine with a packet of truvia and cinnamon. or if you want a chocolately flavor you can add truvia and unsweetened cocoa powder. I add almonds and/or walnuts too, sometimes strawberries. The sugar in the NF Greek is lactose, it's all the protein that I'm not a fan off, there are better sources of protein than dairy.

It's something that fills me up between lunch and dinner. My main source of protein is from whey/chicken/beef/fish/pork depending on the day. I'm north of 200g a day usually, especially on heavy lifting days.

 

[SeanR1221]

Went to Costco tonight. Got more chicken, wings (for extra calorie food), brown rice and Greek yogurt. Lifting tomorrow, it's going to be weird eating 2000 calories.

 

[Escape Goat]

Went to Costco tonight. Got more chicken, wings (for extra calorie food), brown rice and Greek yogurt. Lifting tomorrow, it's going to be weird eating 2000 calories.

Do you prepare all your food at once and put it in the fridge?

 

[jeremy70583]

I add chocolate whey to my greek yogurt in the morning...makes it taste amazing...and if i need more calories, add almonds. It tastes like a cheat breakfast, but getting close to 50g of protein first thing in the morning.

 

[SeanR1221]

Do you prepare all your food at once and put it in the fridge?

Sometimes I make it in advance, why do you ask?

 

[Escape Goat]

Sometimes I make it in advance, why do you ask?

Just curious how other people do it. I have a friend who broils a huge pot of chicken breast every sunday and he eats it every night for dinner. I've been thinking of doing the same. It would be nice to have a chicken ready to go some nights without having to bake it.

 

[Tawpgun]

Dat feel when your scale at home is off.


And you're actually 7 pounds heavier than you thought.

 

[Jamesways]

Just curious how other people do it. I have a friend who broils a huge pot of chicken breast every sunday and he eats it every night for dinner. I've been thinking of doing the same. It would be nice to have a chicken ready to go some nights without having to bake it.

I bake 4-7 chicken breasts up Sunday or Monday and shred them for salad lunches for the week. Sometimes I'll use some for dinners too.

I occasionally mix vanilla whey protein in my 2% fage plain greek yogurt in the morning. Probably protein overkill, but it's delicious, and less sugar than other things you can mix in.

 

[dralla]

The foreman grill is great for quick meals, cook just about anything that's an inch or thinner in just a few minutes. for larger things like full chicken breasts, I find it easier to bake a whole bunch at a time. The scrambler recipe I posted above is also good for quick meals, delicious too

 

[EviLore]

Figure it's time for some before and after pics. Fuck it. I'm 6'4''

Here's me at a club in California about 2.5 years ago. I don't know my exact weight but I was probably around 320 or more.

Over the course of the following 2 years or so I dropped down to 305. I then started my Keto diet 19 weeks ago and lost 71lbs. This picture was taken last night, 234lbs.

Next Monday I'm off the keto diet and that's when I start to eat at maintenance level and put serious effort into weight lifting. I'm also hiding my scale and going strictly by the mirror starting next Monday. I guess I'll post more pics around New Years or something.

You look like a completely different person from when we hung out in New York. Awesome work.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

I don't usually post here, I mostly post in Fitgaf.

For those of you who don't know me, I pride myself on being strong, but I decided I needed to go on a cut. While I didn't get the results I really wanted, I did make some progress. I figured I would share, and maybe motivate some of you to lift some weights!




218 today, down from 246 in January 28 lbs total. Most of that since May.

Here are then January shirtless pics.

Here are the now pictures.

Quads are 26 inches

Waist is 34 inches

Calves and biceps are 16 inches (had wife measure all.)

Not exactly where I wanted to be, but it's at least an improvement.

I'm still pulling 500+, benching upper 300s (370+), squatting around 400ish (really took a hit) and still military pressing 230.

And one last pic with me with a god damned shirt on.

 

[Tashi]

You look like a completely different person from when we hung out in New York. Awesome work.

Thank you <3

And nice shit Shogun. You look much meaner now to be honest.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Thank you <3

And nice shit Shogun. You look much meaner now to be honest.

Lol, thanks. Great work yourself.

 

[Mr.City]

How long have you been on a diet, Sean?

 

[harSon]

I don't usually post here, I mostly post in Fitgaf.

For those of you who don't know me, I pride myself on being strong, but I decided I needed to go on a cut. While I didn't get the results I really wanted, I did make some progress. I figured I would share, and maybe motivate some of you to lift some weights!

218 today, down from 246 in January 28 lbs total. Most of that since May.

Here are then January shirtless pics.

Quads are 26 inches

Waist is 34 inches

Calves and biceps are 16 inches (had wife measure all.)

Not exactly where I wanted to be, but it's at least an improvement.

I'm still pulling 500+, benching upper 300s (370+), squatting around 400ish (really took a hit) and still military pressing 230.

And one last pic with me with a god damned shirt on.

Great job man! I really wish I had started lifting a lot sooner then I did. The weight your lifting has me envious.

And I'd have a similar pelt if I didn't take the clippers to my chest every so often haha, we should start chest hair-gaf!

 

[CrankyJay]

Awesome work Tashi and Shogun.

 

[Tashi]

Thanks a lot

 

[Wafflecakes]

Dat feel when your scale at home is off.


And you're actually 7 pounds heavier than you thought.

Lol when that happens I totally turn off my Wii Fit before it can save my weight -.-

Avoiding the scale right now because of that actually.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Great job man! I really wish I had started lifting a lot sooner then I did. The weight your lifting has me envious.

And I'd have a similar pelt if I didn't take the clippers to my chest every so often haha, we should start chest hair-gaf!

Lol, thanks.

Awesome work Tashi and Shogun.

Thanks bud.

 

[harSon]

Has anyone had friends who've relapsed once they got into a steady relationship with someone? I think it's called putting on Happy Weight/Fat. I've had a few friends who've undergone a transformation, only to put a significant chunk of it back on once they started dating. While I'm certainly happy to see that they're confident and happy with their new bodies, it kind of sucks that they'll find themselves a few dozen pounds heavier if and when they end that relationship.

I've seen it happen time and time again...

 

[Zoe]

^ Personally dealing with that.

 

[Tawpgun]

Lol, thanks. Great work yourself.

Put on some COG armor. You'll fit right in.

 

[Tashi]

Put on some COG armor. You'll fit right in.

Haird

 

[windz]

Just curious how other people do it. I have a friend who broils a huge pot of chicken breast every sunday and he eats it every night for dinner. I've been thinking of doing the same. It would be nice to have a chicken ready to go some nights without having to bake it.

I'd recommend it. It's nice having your chicken/bacon/etc cooked up at least a couple days in advance so you aren't having to cook every night. Sometimes time doesn't allow for that but when it does, it's nice just having everything ready to go.

 

[dralla]

Has anyone had friends who've relapsed once they got into a steady relationship with someone? I think it's called putting on Happy Weight/Fat. I've had a few friends who've undergone a transformation, only to put a significant chunk of it back on once they started dating. While I'm certainly happy to see that they're confident and happy with their new bodies, it kind of sucks that they'll find themselves a few dozen pounds heavier if and when they end that relationship.

I've seen it happen time and time again...

It's pretty common, for me it's been the exact opposite. The girl I'm seeing has started eating a (mostly) paleo-style diet because of me, she's lost weight!

I'd recommend it. It's nice having your chicken/bacon/etc cooked up at least a couple days in advance so you aren't having to cook every night. Sometimes time doesn't allow for that but when it does, it's nice just having everything ready to go.

Most super markets sell whole rotisserie chickens too, usually for around 7 bucks. They're good if you're feeling lazy or are just short on time.

 

[SeanR1221]

Has anyone had friends who've relapsed once they got into a steady relationship with someone? I think it's called putting on Happy Weight/Fat. I've had a few friends who've undergone a transformation, only to put a significant chunk of it back on once they started dating. While I'm certainly happy to see that they're confident and happy with their new bodies, it kind of sucks that they'll find themselves a few dozen pounds heavier if and when they end that relationship.

I've seen it happen time and time again...

Yup, I went through this until I got back on track but I still can't get back to my old weight (but I'm much stronger so there's always that).

My one friend was a stick. After he started dating his obese gf, he blew up. Easily packed on 60+ pounds.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Put on some COG armor. You'll fit right in.

Haird

Lol, I get that a lot from my Gears buddies.

Funny Tashi.

 

[CrankyJay]

It's pretty common, for me it's been the exact opposite. The girl I'm seeing has started eating a (mostly) paleo-style diet because of me, she's lost weight!



Most super markets sell whole rotisserie chickens too, usually for around 7 bucks. They're good if you're feeling lazy or are just short on time.

yah, been meaning to do this. mine at even cheaper i think...around $5

 

[SeanR1221]

I should be hitting 2000 calories today, 120g of carbs, 200g of protein, 30g of carbs. Lifted heavy today.

The more I look into it, the more I'm reading I was eating way to little calories. 1500 (and not counting calories burned from exercise) I guess my body was holding onto whatever it could.

I think back to college when I was my lowest. 155. Now, I was a lot weaker, but also a heck of a lot slimmer. My diet? Definitely high in protein but I ate stuff like oatmeal, wheat bread and cereal without stressing...so I think I should be ok having some carbs lifting 3 times and running 3 times a week.

 

[OG Kush]

I think back to college when I was my lowest. 155. Now, I was a lot weaker, but also a heck of a lot slimmer. My diet? Definitely high in protein but I ate stuff like oatmeal, wheat bread and cereal without stressing...so I think I should be ok having some carbs lifting 3 times and running 3 times a week.

Oh for sure, I also want to know if you experience better workouts with the increase in carbs.

 

[CrankyJay]

I should be hitting 2000 calories today, 120g of carbs, 200g of protein, 30g of carbs. Lifted heavy today.

The more I look into it, the more I'm reading I was eating way to little calories. 1500 (and not counting calories burned from exercise) I guess my body was holding onto whatever it could.

I think back to college when I was my lowest. 155. Now, I was a lot weaker, but also a heck of a lot slimmer. My diet? Definitely high in protein but I ate stuff like oatmeal, wheat bread and cereal without stressing...so I think I should be ok having some carbs lifting 3 times and running 3 times a week.

30g fat? Or is your fat the 120?

Anyway, how do you feel eating more so far? A little more energized? Are your workouts at night or in the mornings?

 

[grumble]

So I found this.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fa...s-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

I guess this could explain my cut? Hm...I do tend to stress a lot too...and obssess how I look in clothes, all that kind of stuff. Everything Lyle says here makes sense and I know he's a reputable source.

After work Im going to Costco and I'm going to get more food.

Start off with 2000 calories and more carbs on lifting days and 1800 calories less carbs on running days. How does that sound? Much better than 1500 calories barely any carbs every day??

Lyle is usually a pretty good writer, but I always find it hard to read his stuff because he's such an unbelievable douchebag.