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Originally Posted by Silock

My only advice is take it easy on the fats. They will kill your losses.

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

well at its heart it is just a cyclical keto diet. Your right- you can absolutely overdo the fat, but you don't want to ignore it. I've been aiming for 50/50 split fat/protein. The only thing the book ignores is total cals, which you still need to keep in check even though he tells you not to. Maybe the first few weeks don't worry about cals, your goal is to get burnin' the fatty acids for fuel which you will definitely tell when you 'shift'. Burgers, Eggs, Bacon, Fatty steaks, Chicken legs, salads with blue cheese/oily dressing- all on the menu. Add in some greens (brocc/spinach) and MUST take fish oil, I like a few with each meal.

Had my first 'carb nite' this past saturday (waited 13 days instead of 10), wen't pretty good. I thought I would hammer more carbs than I did, but wasn't really craving them like I thought I would.

Started day off..
4 eggs, 4 strips thick bacon from local butcher, coffee w/heavy cream & coconut oil

Hit the gym for some clean up (arms/abs/calves/prowler work). Pre workout seems to hit HARDER for some reason on this diet plan, not sure why (using original HYDE with DMAA)

1st carb meal - chicken breasts x2 (no skin this time), home friend potatoes, couple plain rice cakes (these suck)

2nd carb meal - went out with wife & had zuppa de pesce w/angel hair. Some bread, glass of wine, and Tiramisu for dessert.

got home around 9ish. wife passed out, played Destiny beta and had oreos with a protein shake/skim milk.

Started at 242 down to 225 as of this morning. Squat & deadlift strength is still good, bench is down but also seem to have developed some impingement on my left shoulder. Need to start doing more rehab band work.

I'm probably aiming for a 50/50 split like you said with the fats. The first week I probably won't be tracking calories too much but I know I'm going to keep it under 2000 calories for the day. The last time I was on a keto diet.....I didn't come anywhere close to 2000 and there were times when I was forcing myself to eat. I'm going to give it a couple of days and then I'll start planning out my carb nite. I have no clue what I'm going to eat.