anabolic diet confusion

[scotty2]

Bought and read the book. Today is day 12, no crash at all, feel great. No gas or mud blowing the whole time.......love it. Funny thing is, I weighed myself this morning for the first time since I began. I was up 1 lb. I'm not worried as much as I am confused. Did CKD about 4 years ago with great success, and in this same 12 day break in, I lost in the neighborhood of 10lbs. Anyone shed any light on this?

[scotty2]

bump, little help please

[methodice]

Yeh that is weird mate. I also had better results when I did a keto type diet a few years back as well. I also was waiting for alot of water weight to drop in the first week but I think I mostly lost glycogen on this first week of AD.

[scotty2]

bump again

[bulletproof]

I've experienced the same thing. Tried Ketosis type diet twice, 18 months apart. After 2 week induction I was 12 lbs lighter. 18 months later, same diet, no weight loss.

Sorry, can't shed light.

[Neil5585]

Not everyone has the genetic metabolism for low carb diets to work. Some people truly are genetically geared for a higher carb diet. How poorly they do on low carb diets is a function of how long they're on it. These people are often lean to begin with, however they are in the minority (20-25%).

However be careful of misdiagnosing yourself as a carb type. Most people are kidding themselves with how much carbs they need, and they don't do a low carb diet properly or give it enough time to really tell if it's right for them. Some people will give up after a week when it takes 2 weeks for decent adaptation in many, and up to 4 weeks for a stronger adaptation. Many people try to drop the cals low when starting the diet, and many also make the diet low fat. I would expect anyone to feel terrible trying this, so that doesn't mean you're a carb genotype.

[scotty2]

As I stated prior, I did a CKD for about 6 months with great results 4 years ago. I know I'm fine with a low carb diet. I went through the 12 day induction without even a sign of a crash. Strength has remained. The confusion comes from gaining 1 lb. No water loss? No glycogen loss? I'm not going to quit, I know it works, and I feel great on it. Just wondered if anyone had any idea how this is possible and if it's a huge deal. BTW, finished my first carb-up yesterday, up 2 lbs today.

[CryingEmo]

As I stated prior, I did a CKD for about 6 months with great results 4 years ago. I know I'm fine with a low carb diet. I went through the 12 day induction without even a sign of a crash. Strength has remained. The confusion comes from gaining 1 lb. No water loss? No glycogen loss? I'm not going to quit, I know it works, and I feel great on it. Just wondered if anyone had any idea how this is possible and if it's a huge deal. BTW, finished my first carb-up yesterday, up 2 lbs today.

Most of the weight loss comes from glycogen and water weight loss. To lose fat, you first become fat adapted, and then you start cutting the fat from your diet, while protein and carbs stay relatively the same. That way your body burns fat for energy instead of glycogen.

[scotty2]

Most of the weight loss comes from glycogen and water weight loss. To lose fat, you first become fat adapted, and then you start cutting the fat from your diet, while protein and carbs stay relatively the same. That way your body burns fat for energy instead of glycogen.

Right. I understand the concept of the diet. Usually the beginning of this diet one would shed the water and the glycogen, as I have in the past. I just want to know how I could have gained 1lb in the induction phase.

[Neil5585]

Just a wild guess here. Allergies or sensitivities? These can prevent weight loss and cause water retention.

I'm sure perhaps even certain medications could cause an issue with this, like prednisone for example.

[scotty2]

Just a wild guess here. Allergies or sensitivities? These can prevent weight loss and cause water retention.

I'm sure perhaps even certain medications could cause an issue with this, like prednisone for example.

no, sir

[Neil5585]

Curious as to how you gave such a quick and definitive answer to the allergies/sensitivities thing.

Have you done extensive food elimination/provocation testing? Have you had blood allergy/sensitivity testing that also tests for delayed reactions?

[scotty2]

Curious as to how you gave such a quick and definitive answer to the allergies/sensitivities thing.

Have you done extensive food elimination/provocation testing? Have you had blood allergy/sensitivity testing that also tests for delayed reactions?

basing my answer on the fact that I've done this diet before for up to 6 months.........could also be that I'm just getting older

[Neil5585]

Well that doesn't rule out food sensitivities...

[gabriellost]

Hi, I recently read an article and felt that “The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.” antioxidants are the nutritional equivalent of man's best friend - they are loyal protectors and nurturers of our cells, repelling disease, and promoting good health. Antioxidants can come from healthy eating or in the form of supplements, and they include a family of naturally formed components like vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin E, and more. They are believed to protect cells from free radicals, harmful oxygen molecules thought to damage cells that result in cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and they may be the underlying reason why we age.

[CryingEmo]

Hi, I recently read an article and felt that “The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.” antioxidants are the nutritional equivalent of man's best friend - they are loyal protectors and nurturers of our cells, repelling disease, and promoting good health. Antioxidants can come from healthy eating or in the form of supplements, and they include a family of naturally formed components like vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin E, and more. They are believed to protect cells from free radicals, harmful oxygen molecules thought to damage cells that result in cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and they may be the underlying reason why we age.

What the... does this have to do with the AD Diet?

[ShakesAllDay]

SPAMMER!!

Hi, I recently read an article and felt that “The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.” antioxidants are the nutritional equivalent of man's best friend - they are loyal protectors and nurturers of our cells, repelling disease, and promoting good health. Antioxidants can come from healthy eating or in the form of supplements, and they include a family of naturally formed components like vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin E, and more. They are believed to protect cells from free radicals, harmful oxygen molecules thought to damage cells that result in cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and they may be the underlying reason why we age.

I haven't adhered to any known diet (Anabolic, CKD, TKD, etc.), but I have been *low-carb* for about 3-4 weeks now. The first 2 weeks, I dropped about 7lbs. I assume it to be mostly water and glycogen loss.

The weird part is that I GAINED 7lbs. during the 3rd week and have put on 2 more pounds in the 4th week. I look better (less fat, more muscular), strength and stamina have been great in the gym, I haven't had any lethargy or fogginess.

I started creatine mono around the start of my low-carb diet, so I assume I'm pulling more water into the body... but 7 pounds??

The body is a funny piece of machinery. I'm still trying to figure it all out. I'm thinking about picking up Lyle McDonald's Keto book to help me out.

I guess the point of my post is to sympathize with your unusual weight fluctuations.

[bigrobbierob]

The first 2 weeks, I dropped about 7lbs. I assume it to be mostly water and glycogen loss.
The weird part is that I GAINED 7lbs. during the 3rd week and have put on 2 more pounds in the 4th week. I look better (less fat, more muscular), strength and stamina have been great in the gym, I haven't had any lethargy or fogginess.

I did the same thing last year. I forgot my exact numbers, and I'm too lazy to go look, but I did the AD for a month and over that time I gained about 5 lbs scale weight but lost 1/2 inch off my waist and gained about 1/2 inch to an inch in the other measurements (arms,legs,chest,ect).

[scotty2]

Meant to update............Got on the scale yesterday, was down 1lb. This is the end of week 6, I have officially lost a lb. Have yet to measure, try it tomorrow.

[scotty2]

OK. So, I get on the scale friday morning. Reads that I am right about even from where I started. Prior to leaving the house I measured my waist the same place I measured when I began. I used a ****ty tape measure and it was a crude measurement. I did it twice to be sure, but it read that I lost 2 inches. Not sure if it's entirely correct, as I used a different tape measure. Not even sure that's possible, but I guess it means I've lost something anyway.