The ANABOLIC DIET anyone?
Ok so I think it’s good to always shock the metabolism to get out of plateaus. So I came across the anabolic diet. It’s a different kind of diet that I am DEFINITELY not used to. But I think I might give it a shot. It’s basically a low carb approach where there is a bit of carb cycling thrown in. During the week (5 days), you would eat 60% fat, 35% pro, 5% carb. Then on the weekends you would carb up for 24-48 hours. I have never tried this approach, given that I was always under the assumption that carbs are needed everyday for fuel + growth. But it looks like you can do a ‘metaboic shift’ with this diet where the body will use fat for fuel (like it would carbs). So I am wondering if anyone has tried this diet and what their results were. Any women who have input would be awesome, too!
Thanks =)
August 4, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Check out the Keto thread under the Nutrition section in the forums.. there is a thread under there specifically for women! Good luck
August 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to check it out =)
August 4, 2009 at 4:24 pm
It’s true that once you deplete carbs and start consuming fat and protein as your main macros your body starts using fat as energy and burns the fat stores so yes it is a HIGHLY effective method so long as you dont binge on carbs AFTER the 24-48 hr carb up….sometimes deprivation can lead to that after 24 hrs. But if you are really strict about it and follow the plan you will see really good results! Good luck!
August 4, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Thanks! I’ve been on it for a little over two weeks now and wow! I cant believe I have to carb cravings whatsoever! I had my carb up this last weekend and I didn’t even want any carbs. Not only that, I crashed after I ate them. Clean of course- oats, rice, etc. I kept it to only a few meals of carbs so I don’t overload. Thanks for your input!!