daniebanks Member

I found that too when I had lots more protein in my diet, i've since added more carbs/less protein and find my energy levels alot better

some days you just need to eat a bit more.. i have those days where i could eat allll day lol

I *never* used to be a morning person.. I got into a habit of going to the gym in the morning before work, now I would much rather get up early than sleep in, I find it wakes you up alot more, gets you more motivated throughout the day :smile: just feel better in general.

i always see their posts on instagram to buy that stack, looks like a rort !

2 weeks is a bit short of a time frame to have any major progress, I do feel like im actually getting something out of it, it's pushing me and I leave the gym feeling 100% satisfied with my workout. I actually like the cardio involved as i find it wakes me up and, plus I don't like just waiting around to do the next set, I…

I started shortcut to shred last week , so im mid way through week 2. Not following his supp or eating guide as my current macros are working well for me, I was finding that I was getting bored at the gym and not building up a sweat the past few weeks so I gave S2S a go and im really enjoying it, even if it does mean…

i've heard of people making this, how do u do it???

enjoy it! im going on holidays in a few weeks, actually looking forward to not tracking and just kicking back :smile:

yes! thaat's how I felt doing low carb, constantly peckish and that 'empty' feeling.. no more low carb lol

5'4, 135lbs currently on 1800 calories , open diary with lots of food, add me if u want :smile:

I did it for a while.. it was ok .. I feel better now that im following consistent macros though. I found that all the protein was making my sodium levels quite high during carb cycling. I put on a bit of water weight from it, now that iv stopped I feel better, not so heavy .. but its different for everyone :smile:

great post

Yeah I haven't been using my HRM lately, I just wore it a couple of times to see what kind of reading it gave :) I stick to my calories that IIFYM calculator gave me, though some days you are just that a bit hungrier :wink: .

here's another question for you lifters I've used a heart rate monitor to check calories burnt during lifting, I know that they aren't 100% accurate, but I would assume a solid lifting session (60 minutes) would burn roughly 300-400 cals .. Would you definitely eat these exercise calories back or just meet your daily…

I dont really have time for a proper meal before I get to the gym in the morn, been thinking about some sort of carby shake .. any one do this ?

Yeah I only lift fasted because I get up and head straight to the gym then go to work and then have breakfast which is oats etc :smile: I have noticed though a snack can give a bit of an energy boost, usually some fruit or some peanut butter :smiley:

Hate what ?

Also i just felt like I was eating sooo much protein and it was making my sodium levels quite high compared to now where they're quite low !

I just finished a cycle. I liked it but also really started missing certain foods on the low carb days. Im now much more satisfied being able to have more fruit/vegetables daily.. but carb cycling is def worth a go :)

Thanks! Ohh i wasn't aware the chest strap also has a battery. Lol

I think i will use this one from now on, looks more accurate calorie wise .. thankyou :smile:

Do you guys think it really matters if you go by raw or cooked? I just go by the weight of whatever im about to eat & how it is prepared right then and there :S

Yep I weigh everything :smile: I've been entering it as the correct brand which is Steggles chicken breast, it comes up as 110 calories for 100g which i assume is the raw weight. I always weigh my chicken after it's cooked though :sweat: I found an entry last night which even says verified under "Chicken breast - meat only…

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yum that sounds good , will have to try!!

protein powder with milk sugar free chocolates

Yess how good is the coconut curry salmon, so yum!!

maybe increase your daily calorie amount? I know when I do cardio in the morning im always hungry ALL day lol

cook on the stove with almond milk, apple , cinnamon, & top with yoghurt