On Phase III and already gained 32lbs - JP Fitness Forums

fitso · 01-11-2006, 09:18 PM

I started at 150lbs. and i'm now 182lbs. Seriously, i've never gained weight like this in my entire life. I'm 26 and my weight never went over 160lbs before.
I guess it pays off eating the right foods and lifting "heavy".
The only downside is...i now have a belly and lovehandles [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Should i lower my fat intake? And do you guys eat 'raw' instead of 'peanut oil-roasted' cashew nuts?

K-Court · 01-25-2006, 06:03 PM

Fitso, I had similar results from the program, increasing from 174 to 195. What's more I had significant strength gains and can now DL over 300 which I something only in my dreams a year ago. Like you, I gained some fat, though not an inordinate amount, and am now in the process of slowly cutting to get rid of it. I wouldn't worry about it through the program too much; there will be time to cut when it's over. Do you do regular measurements? Are you monitoring your BF increases? This will tell you whether you need to make diet adjustments. As for the cashews, I ate the raw variety. Good luck with the program. It feels great having some muscle on these bones! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

MarkMero · 01-26-2006, 06:31 AM

Fitso, are you following the diet as specified in the book?

I'd try to eat the nuts in their purest form, this way you know that there are no unwanted additives..

fitso · 02-19-2006, 03:31 AM

yes, im following the diet plan in the book. i really can't stand the taste of raw cashew and i also had to use 1/2 strawberry non-fat yogurt + 1/2 plain yogurt.
i think the fat came mostly from drinking Muscle Milk instead of the normal whey protein.

im going to start Phase IV and im confused with the workouts LOL. goodluck guys!