Alright guys, I spent a while baselining and trying to figure out exactly where I was after not counting macros for about a month. I took an educated guess and started at 140C and noticed some weight gain so I decided it would be better to low-ball my starting calories rather than start too high. Keep in mind my calories were pretty low as I had lost weight up until this point.
Also, I am doing things a little differently with this reverse. I bought a new scale that is more accurate. My old one only measured to the nearest .5 and this one is to the nearest .1. Another difference is this time I am weighing myself every day and averaging out my weight for the week in order to make calorie increase decisions. Last time, I would only weigh once or twice a week.. and my weight can fluctuate hardcore so that's probably not the most accurate way to do it. This time I am not taking weekly bodyfat % measures because that had a very negative affect on me mentally last time. Right now, I just want to focus on increasing my metabolic rate with as little weight gain as possible. So without further ado...
REVERSE DIET 2 STATS:
(Click to view reverse diet 1 stats)
Date Weight (lb) Protein (g) Carbs Fat Total Cal
7.8.15 118.5 120 140 36 1364 (+58)
7.1.15 118.6 120 130 34 1306 (+58)
6.24.15 118.2 120 120 32 1248 (+58)
START 120 110 30 1190
I've also started tracking specific volume for squat/deadlift/bench and strategically trying to increase that by about 500-1000 lbs every week. If you're interested, let me know and I'll post those stats as well! I think it's super important to be intentional and have specific long and short-term goals in the gym. I'm going to play those volume increases by ear based on how my body responds (fatigue, etc.).
I hope you guys have an amazing week! I've been perfecting my protein bar recipe.. the macros will be just like the macros on a quest bar, including fiber! So stay tuned for that. ;)
- C
Also, I am doing things a little differently with this reverse. I bought a new scale that is more accurate. My old one only measured to the nearest .5 and this one is to the nearest .1. Another difference is this time I am weighing myself every day and averaging out my weight for the week in order to make calorie increase decisions. Last time, I would only weigh once or twice a week.. and my weight can fluctuate hardcore so that's probably not the most accurate way to do it. This time I am not taking weekly bodyfat % measures because that had a very negative affect on me mentally last time. Right now, I just want to focus on increasing my metabolic rate with as little weight gain as possible. So without further ado...
REVERSE DIET 2 STATS:
(Click to view reverse diet 1 stats)
Date Weight (lb) Protein (g) Carbs Fat Total Cal
7.8.15 118.5 120 140 36 1364 (+58)
7.1.15 118.6 120 130 34 1306 (+58)
6.24.15 118.2 120 120 32 1248 (+58)
START 120 110 30 1190
I've also started tracking specific volume for squat/deadlift/bench and strategically trying to increase that by about 500-1000 lbs every week. If you're interested, let me know and I'll post those stats as well! I think it's super important to be intentional and have specific long and short-term goals in the gym. I'm going to play those volume increases by ear based on how my body responds (fatigue, etc.).
I hope you guys have an amazing week! I've been perfecting my protein bar recipe.. the macros will be just like the macros on a quest bar, including fiber! So stay tuned for that. ;)
- C
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