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Post by scout200 on Aug 3, 2010 15:55:25 GMT -5
While trying to build muscle while simultaneously losing body fat, it can be difficult to find that "right balance" and not eat too much or too little. Right now I'm in that "experiment and monitor" phase yet haven't found that right balance quite yet.. I'm not really interested in cycling because there seems to be such a huge "yo-yo" affect with me... How did you find your balance?
-Scout
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Post by UrsusHorribilis on Aug 7, 2010 9:22:13 GMT -5
I have found that I'm able to lose fat & gain muscle with very carefully timed eating. This plan does take a great deal of discipline though, I was able to do it for about 6 months before I relaxed into a more "normal" eating plan for a month & then hit it again.
Standard Disclaimer applies, this plan worked for me but may not for you since everyone responds differently to nutrient uptake, training, etc.
What I do is do my weight training in the morning before work, eating 65% and most of my carbs of my target calories right before & for 6 hours after training.
After work I'll do light cardio/active recovery & eat another 35% of my target calories over the next 4 hours.
30 minutes before bed I'd eat the last 10% of my target calories (almost all protein & fat, very low carbs).
I calculated my target calories high enough for recovery but without accounting for the cardio. The theory being that I would be in surplus for several hours after working out & at bedtime while being in deficit in the evening when (hopefully) my body was doing minimal muscle repair/recovery.
I've shared this with a few folks who just looked at me like I was nuts so maybe I just have a goofy metabolism...
Hope it helps
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Post by scout200 on Aug 9, 2010 10:30:06 GMT -5
I've shared this with a few folks who just looked at me like I was nuts so maybe I just have a goofy metabolism... Hope it helps Wow, sounds like you've really got it down! How long did it take you to discover that this worked well for you? -Scout |
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Post by UrsusHorribilis on Aug 11, 2010 7:45:13 GMT -5
About 2 1/2 years...
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Post by scout200 on Aug 11, 2010 16:11:16 GMT -5
Wow, you're patient & dedicated!! -Scout |
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