What you been doing Andy

[Radical]

Given I've seen you in person and know how lean you look right now

What tricks have you been using for this most recent, down to single digits fat loss?

 

[cfc1905]

Keto / carnivore.

Basically nothing but meat, and as much meat as I want (I'm not counting cals). That's literally it. Haven't been exercising (since lockdown started).

It took about 2 weeks to adjust (during which I craved sugar like crazy, and had no energy). Once that was over, I had literally zero hunger throughout the day - I now eat basically one meal a day in the evening. That's not an intentional thing; I'm just not hungry until about 4/5pm.

Congrats on the forum Andy, It looks really good!
I hate counting calories as it stresses me out counting everything and not getting calories exactly right + the split of macros etc, So this was something i was wondering as well.

If i was going to do the same method you used, could you give us some examples of your meals? like how much you would eat etc? Im going to go to carnivore / Keto diet for a few months and try to get to around 10% - 12% BF.

 

[Radical]

Dashed warned me your T levels might severely crash on keto

But as I've never actually tried it I'm curious if it will work for me

What I'm doing now could be more or less described as IIFYM

 

[Radical]

Just bought a few of those coles packs

Gonna try it out

 

[Radical]

Yeah it was like 9$ per pack ffs

 

[cfc1905]

Im going to try this too. Its kinda hard to buy meat here that i know what it is but even i have to just buy a bunch of steak / chicken / some fish etc i will just try to make it work. Keto diets have always worked better for me anyway.

 

[Radical]

Are you taking like a greens supp or something as well?

 

[cfc1905]

Yep, Ive started already. 400G of beef and some broccoli. I was a bit unsure of what to buy in the store as well as the date to use them by etc but got enough for the week (Im also adding eggs which i guess is ok for some meals) and veg as well (Frozen green beans + Broccoli will be the main ones). Ive done the steak and eggs diet before (Which worked until i couldn't stomach another steak) . My only issue would be drinking alcohol (like once a week or so) but other than that think ill be able to stick to it.

 

[cfc1905]

One last thing, Did you slowly decrease the amount your eating as you were dropping BF? Or is the no carb aspect enough to lose the weight without any change of calories?

 

[cfc1905]

I'm definitely eating less calories. But it's NOT intentional. I eat as much meat as I want... It's just hard to eat a lot of calories when it's only meat.

A lot of days I eat fatty meats like bacon, steak with lots of fat, etc. I still seem to lose weight.

(Remember as always - your body may be different).

But what i mean is, did you lower the calories or portion sizes at all after 2 weeks, 4 weeks etc like normal diets or do you think you just ate whatever and some days were higher and some were lower?

 

[cfc1905]

Thanks for the tips, Ill eventually get a log going on here and try to post what im eating and how im working out etc. Im looking to get lean for the first time by the end of summer i hope.

 

[The Beast]

Thanks for the tips, Ill eventually get a log going on here and try to post what im eating and how im working out etc. Im looking to get lean for the first time by the end of summer i hope.

If you're not quite sure on your macros yet bro check out Ketogains calculator https://ketogains.com/

It allows you to key in your current body fat (can do visual estimate if you can't be bothered measuring like I couldn't), activity level, routine etc. Then it literally gives you your macros depending on your goal - cut, maintain, build. It's been an invaluable resource for me since starting keto during lockdown. There's also a connected subreddit that is really useful, particularly if you're new to low carb because your body works differently when you make the switch and there's a few things worth noting.