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  • I have T2 and did at first follow a low carb ‘lifestyle’ change. I also started weight training (which I love!) and found that low carb equalled low energy. I was also on a deficit as had a load of weight to shift. So I had to weigh up what worked best for me. I upped my carb intake so that I could train properly (good…
    in Hypertension and Diabetes- meal plan help! Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • I did SL for 4 months and lost weight on about a 350 - 400 cal deficit with no cardio at all. Great strength and muscle gains too. Have changed program now with a weekly weight increase rather than upping weight every workout. Have started cardio now. Twice a week for 20 min treadmill run, Cut cal deficit to 200 cals as…
    in Starting a Lifting Program while Cutting - Need Your Thoughts Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • I believe it’s meant for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It has been shown to reverse this in early diagnosed patients. You’re then supposed to go onto a healthy diet to keep your insulin levels steady. This still means no refined stuff, sugar and low carbs too. You’re supposed to exercise as well. All stuff…
    in 8 week blood sugar diet Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • I’m 54 in July and haven’t been in this good a shape in years. Like a lot of you here, I do only compound exercises with just a smattering of assistance work; curls and tricep work mostly. Love the feeling I get when I put the weights up but have to say am very careful and back off weight if I feel it’s too much and only…
    in Squeezing out a little more performance (at 50+) Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • Well I’m on a deficit around 300 cals daily on non training days, and am gaining muscle and strength, so it is possible. I do find though that eating well on days I train help my workout massively. On training days I eat slightly less than my maintenance calories so am still in a (small) deficit. I have plateaued a couple…
    in Trying to lose fat and gain muscle Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • You can’t reduce fat in specific areas. You’ll lose it all over with your stomach being the last and hardest part to lose.
    in Trying to lose fat and gain muscle Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
  • Strength training. Do compound exercises and carry a on with your calorie deficit. Check macros too. Working really well for me.
    in Trying to lose fat and gain muscle Comment by nastroazzurro May 2019
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