JUDDD diet- I have some questions, if anyone knows about it

musetle
musetle Posts: 70
in Health and Weight Loss
So I've been reading a lot about this diet, and it looks like it may work for me. I am just trying to lose a few vanity pounds at the moment. My questions are:

-I lift weights 3x a week to preserve muscle as I try to lose fat etc etc. Would it be better for me to schedule these days on up days or down days? Also I try and get a run in maybe 3 times a week, so same question applies here
--Do you think this diet is more suited to individuals with a lot of weight to lose, or do you think it could work for someone who is looking to get rid of those few extra pounds?

-Just as some notes, I am 5'6', 123 pounds roughly. I am looking to get to maybe 115 and then increase my weight again whilst building muscle. So basically, I'm trying to 'cut' right now.

Any help would be much appreciated. thank you!

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  • musetle
    musetle Posts: 70
    anyone?
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,294 Member
    Are you also taking Resveratrol? It's an interesting theory. Anyway I would do resistance on your down days simply because the day before and the day after (up days) will help fill glycogen for your workouts and the day after because muscle isn't actually built the day of and you'd be better off with more nutrition the following day. Considering your goal and your stats I would advise you to get adequate protein and carbs and keep the deficit on the smaller side and considering the diet I would think an 800 calorie deficit on down days, would be sufficient.
  • musetle
    musetle Posts: 70
    Are you also taking Resveratrol? It's an interesting theory. Anyway I would do resistance on your down days simply because the day before and the day after (up days) will help fill glycogen for your workouts and the day after because muscle isn't actually built the day of and you'd be better off with more nutrition the following day. Considering your goal and your stats I would advise you to get adequate protein and carbs and keep the deficit on the smaller side and considering the diet I would think an 800 calorie deficit on down days, would be sufficient.


    No I'm not, do you think I should?
    And excellent, that makes sense. thank you :)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,294 Member
    Are you also taking Resveratrol? It's an interesting theory. Anyway I would do resistance on your down days simply because the day before and the day after (up days) will help fill glycogen for your workouts and the day after because muscle isn't actually built the day of and you'd be better off with more nutrition the following day. Considering your goal and your stats I would advise you to get adequate protein and carbs and keep the deficit on the smaller side and considering the diet I would think an 800 calorie deficit on down days, would be sufficient.


    No I'm not, do you think I should?
    And excellent, that makes sense. thank you :)
    I was just curious, apparently it's part of this Dr's overall plan. Apparently it can trigger certain gene expressions that suggest a benefit for fat metabolism and also in the mitochondria where it slows turnover which along with calorie restriction effects the SIRT1gene that suppress other genes that effect longevity and free radical damage.....basically this diet is to help us live longer and in better health.....I did a little research and found some truths and some hopeful thinking..........
  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    I did JUDDD for weight loss, but didn't exercise during that time (just focused on the calories). I know there are people who exercise on their down days, (over on LCF), but I don't know how intense those work outs are.

    I'm also 5ft, 6in and started with JUDDD at 175lbs. I hit my initial goal at 135lbs and stopped JUDDD at that point and transitioned to 5:2IF, as a bridge to maintenance. That might work better for you, now that you're at the lower range for a healthy bmi. Also, 115lbs is pretty much at the cut off of a healthy bmi-for maintenance you'll actually have a window, not a set weight, so maybe aim for 115lbs as your low point and then do a 3-5lb window (what most people chose to do).

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