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Originally Posted by Swanson52

It's DiPasquale's version of a VLCD. Basically its the Anabolic Solution, but with 1200 calories a day (with higher protein intake percentage), and 2000 calories on a refeed day; the carb ups are scheduled every 5 days, OR after you meet your incremental weight loss goal, whichever comes last. Of course, keeping the carbs low (below 30g) as on the AS. I have the ebook if you would like me to email it to you.

Swanson Thanks for the thread. looks like your making pretty good progress. Today is day 12 on the Ad for me. I'm looking forward to the carb loading phase tomorrow. I would also like more info on the e-book if you don't mind. I have the spiral bound copy, Is there a difference?

[Swanson52]

None that I am aware of. I ordered the ebook so I could get it right away, rather than waiting on it to ship. I also got a deal on them by ordering all of the ebooks (Radical Diet, Metabolic Diet, Anabolic Solution Powerlifters, AS for Bodybuilders).

[Swanson52]

I was ultra busy at work yesterday, so I didn't really get a chance to do all the eating I needed to do;
Calories-752
Fat-51
Net Carbs-9
Protein-61

That's it for week 1 of the Radical for me. I went from 299 to 293 (this morning), consuming approximately 5800 calories for the week.

Today is the carb-up day, and I took advantage already this morning. I woke up and headed STRAIGHT to my favorite Mexican restaurant and tore up some huevos rancheros, rice, beans, and a guacamole tostada. It was all I thought it would be and then some.

The nice thing about the cheat meal for me was it satisfied a psychological craving more than anything. I feel like "****, I got my carbs, now back to it". I will probably have carbs one more time today, but I will limit the window to no later than 5pm today. Now that my brain has been satiated, I'm pretty much over it.

In another thread I sought some input on my diet, workout, etc., and I will outline those here for anyone that is following.

I want to follow the Radical Diet until I get to a goal weight of 275 pounds. I had my BF tested and I'm at 25%, so my lean bodyweight is about 230. Once I get to 275, I plan to slowly start reintroducing calories while still following the principles of the Anabolic Solution, until I get to the point where my fat loss ceases, then back off the calories at that time. When I get to the point of comfortable caloric maintenance, or SLIGHT deficit, I will just work on recomposition until I get somewhere in the 12-15% bf range regardless of weight.

I think that adding about 1000 calories per week after I get to 275 will be OK and keep me from adding nothin but fat, but if anyone has any suggestions to this end, please feel free to drop em on me.

Additionally, right now I am doing HIIT on the treadmill 3 times a week for 15 minutes each, swimming for 30 minutes 3 times per week and playing basketball for about 3-4 hours a week. I haven't been lifting, but I will introduce some light, high rep work this week.

[Swanson52]

I did good sat, but Sunday was horrible. I was out of town with the family looking for a house. The kids were Pizza Hut crazy and it sure sounded good! I ate 4 pieces of Pizza Hut pizza and 2 breadsticks. I felt awful, so I guess I paid for it, eh?

Back to it this week, some fasted cardio (swimming, elliptical) is on the agenda for this morning, with some lifting later on today.

[Swanson52]

Good day for diet today. Didn't get a chance to work out-had a job interview and some honey-do chores from the wife. About all I got done was eating...
Calories-1169
Fat-78
Net Carbs-14
Protein-96

On the upside, I was able to wear a pair of jeans that hadn't been anywhere close to fitting for a year. They were a little snug, but at least they were on!

I think running is aggravating my back/neck problem, so tomorrow I am going to stick with the elliptical HIIT and swimming. I notice after I ball or run my neck and upper back hurt like hell, so I am going to stay away from those activities until the problem subsides or I find adequate treatment.

New jobs kick ass too!

[JDF]

Congrats on the job bro! Hopefully that will help to alleviate some stress in your life and your weight will drop even faster.

I stay away from the treadmill because im 5'7 and ~215(~18% b/f ) and its just killer on my knees, I can get a good Low Intensity cardio session on on both the bike or the elliptical.

Does the radical diet come w/ a workout regimine that you are supposed to follow? Maybe some super/great sets will help you to keep your heart rate up while lifting hence you drop the pounds that much quicker.

Great log so far and nice job on the diet.