Meridius’ BodyBlog

I have decided to continue the cutting phase. The first 8 weeks I lost 19 pounds, 3 inches on my waistline and dropped a pant size. I went from 273 to 254 pounds. I want to see my abs and see more definition. I will allow myself one cheat meal a week. I am starting out with 12 calories per pound of bodyweight and will alternate days of protein-carbs-fat between 50-40-10 and 50-20-30 %.

Low Carb Day                        High Carb Day

Cal= 3060                               Cal= 3060

Protein=382.5g                        Protein= 382.5g

Carbs= 153g                           Carbs=306g

Fat=102g                                Fat=34g

Goal: 229 Lbs and 10% BF by March 8, 2009

Feels good to see a plan through to the end. Had a few cheat days and a rough spot towards the end where I wondered if I would finish but I did! I am 254 Lbs. S have not been this weight in a very long time and the last time I did I did not have this much muscle. I have dropped several belts holes and went to a size smaller on my pants. Most importantly I feel so much better health wise. I think I am going to cruz this week, re-evaluate what I want and set some new short term goals.

High Carb Saturday

Total Calories:  2216

Protein: 275.5g

Carbs:  181g

Fat: 45g

Training: Chest

Well bummer! I was 800 calories short, 100g protein short and 10g over on fat. I ate good food all day but I skipped dinner due to poor planing (ran out of time) and no appetite. Tomorrow is the final day in this phase

Low Carb Fri

Total: 3187.5 calories

Protein: 407.5g @ 51%

Carbs:  157g @ 20%

Fat:  88.5g @ 25%

Training: Lats, Traps, Abs

Went 7g over on carbs but since calories were a little higher as well I stayed on target at 20%. Very tired and unmotivated today. Fortunately I did not feel like eating either so diet was on target for another sucessful day.

High Carb Thursday

Tot: 2987 calories

Protein: 377.5g

Carbs: 243g

Fat: 34.5g

Training: 45 min HIIT Cardio (500 cals burned)

Felt horrible last night from Sushi I think. A little better today but still felt like I had bad fuel. Struggled thru cardio but got it done. So far I have been on target for the last 6 days. Just a couple more and that will end the 8 week cycle. I will continue to eat the way I am however. Will definitely throw in one cheat meal a weak though

Low Carb Wed

Total: 2912.5

Protein: 354.5g

Carbs: 111.5g

Fat: 99.5g

Training: Biceps, Triceps

Feeling good today. A little low on energy but had a good arm day.

High Carb Tuesday

Cals:2906

Protein: 343g

Carbs: 274g

Fat: 33.5g

Training: Delts, Traps

Low Carb Monday

Total Cals:  2878.5 (Goal 3000)

Protein:      383.5g @53% (Goal 375 @50%)

Carbs:       136.5g @19% (Goal 150g @20%)

Fat:           72.5g @23% (Goal 100g @30%)

Training:  Legs, Calves

Good day. A little tire from 2nd day of low carb but I can feel the overall positive effects of good fuel.

Low Carb Sunday

Total Calories:  2,872 (Goal 3,000)

Protein:           361g @50% (Goal 375 @ 50%)

Carbs:             145.5g @20% (Goal 150 @ 20%)

Fat:                 80g @25% (Goal 100 @ 30%)

Training:          Biceps, Triceps, Abs, 30 min HIIT Cardio (500 cals)

Second day of being back on track. Working tomorrow so should be easy. I missed a meal today due to busy work so I substituted a meal replacement bar and looks like I did ok on percentages. Had a fun arm day today. I will weigh in tomorrow, but I do not think I have lost anything this week since I was off so much and so often :/