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Originally Posted by dougz
Hey, Leigh..
Thanks for weighing in..
I'm inclined to agree (the proof is in the pudding..
I AM getting the weight off..
Question is, am I losing too much muscle as well?
Also, am I doing myself a disservice by not jumping in with both feet with the PN and NROL philosophy that I should trust in flux and just ramp up the activity level (NEAT)..
That's it in a nutshell..
But it IS working for alot of people, Berardi first and foremost..
And I can't say it won't or isn't working for me if I don't do it 100% rather than a bit of this, bit o' that..
But it's not like I COULDN'T be compliant and still eat at a deficit..
It would just mean I was jumping the gun on "individualization"..
It states in the PN book very clearly that if something isn't working (fat loss, muscle gain) you're inclined to tweak after as little as 2 weeks..
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Hey Doug, its mandy0678 from the PN forum! Found you here too!
It seems to me that the problem is the fat loss is too slow using the Berardi G-flux concept, maybe because you are overestimating your caloric burn during your workouts. You probably need to eat at a deficit, but a mild one so not to impact your rate of lbm losses too much, while keeping with your supplements too.
Have you tried the zig zag dieting concepts?
The Zig-Zag Approach In Action
To Increase Total bodyweight By Losing Fat And Gaining Muscle: - For 4 to 5 days each week (including your training days), add two calories per pound of lean bodyweight to your normal daily caloric intake. Spread these added calories among five meals per day. For example, a 170-pound person who is around 12% body fat should add approximately 300 calories per day to his or her diet. Over five meals, that equals a 60-calorie increase per meal on the average. Then, on the remaining 2 to 3 days each week (including off-days or light training days), reduce your caloric intake by two calories per pound of lean bodyweight. Reduce each of your five meals per day according to rules above. For example, a 170-pound person who is around 12% body fat should subtract approximately 300 calories per day from his or her diet; over five meals, that equals a 60-calorie decrease per meal on the average. Do not forget to adjust your calories upward monthly to reflect the new caloric needs of your increased muscle mass.
To Decrease Total bodyweight By Losing Fat And Gaining Muscle: - For 4 to 5 days each week (especially on off-days and light-training days), reduce your caloric intake by two calories per pound of lean bodyweight as described above. Then, on the remaining 2 to 3 days each week (including heavy-training days), add two calories per pound of lean bodyweight to your normal daily caloric intake. Do not forget to adjust your calories upward monthly to reflect the new caloric needs of your increased muscle mass.
To Stay The Same Total bodyweight But Lose Fat And Gain Muscle: - For 3 to 4 days each week, especially on off-days or light-training days, reduce your caloric intake, and increase your caloric intake for the other 3 or 4 days each week (especially on heavy training days) by two calories per pound of lean bodyweight as described above. Do not forget to adjust your calories upward monthly to reflect the new caloric needs of your increased muscle mass.
By following an eating schedule like this, you will store less fat while providing carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals to your body tissues as they need them. These guidelines are the most effective approach for increasing muscle mass and reducing body fat.