Low Carb Dieting, --Effective or Draining??

[catnapper32]

Ok, i am at a loss of what to do. Should i keep everything about 40/40/20 when it comes to protein, carbs, and fats ratio, or should i go with the high protein, low carb, medium fat diet. I have decided to go with the low carb but I heard that it will sap your muscle stores and energy. Advance trainies opinions are great along with personal opinions from people that have tried both types of dieting. Advice is always welcome. Here is an example of my low carb diet. BTW, I am 6'4, 180 pounds at around 19% BF. This is (if you haven't notice already) a cutting up diet.

Cut Diet 2500​

Meal 1
6 Egg Whites
1 Whole egg
2 oz grilled chicken
1.33 cup steamed spinach
4 tsp Peanut Butter or 12 almonds
6.5 oz PEELED Ruby Red Grapefruit – Splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired
42g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 2
2 scoops protein powder
2 tbsp peanut Butter
2 cups skim milk
64g protein, 24g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 3
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1.5 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or 2 oz steamed sparagus
2 tbsp peanut Butter or 18 almonds
42g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 4
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or oz Steamed Asparagus
2 tbsp peanut Butter or 18 almonds
42g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 5
2 scoops protein powder
18 almonds
2 cups Skim milk
64g protein, 24g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 6
6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
1 cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or oz Steamed Asparagus
3 oz avocado or 18 almonds
6.5 oz PEELED Ruby Red Grapefruit – Splenda packets can be used to sweeten if desired
42g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 15g fat

Meal 7
5 oz Grilled Chicken Breast or Halibut/Tilapia or Sirloin Fillet or Tuna
(Albacore packed/canned in water)
½ cup Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans or oz Steamed Asparagus
2 oz avocado or 12 almonds
35g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 10g fat

Protein – 331g = 1324 Calories, Carbohydrates (not including Carbohydrate night)
-124g = 496 calories, fat 100g = 900 calories

Total calories – 2720 calories NON-carbohydrate night
Total calories – 3268 calories – Carbohydrate nights​

Every 21st meal is the Carb meal. It is the last meal and it replaces Meal
7. The Carb Meal must be eaten in his order:

1. 1.55 cups steamed green beans or 12 z Asparagus = 15g
carbohydrates

2. ¾ cup Oatmeal (measured dry then add water and microwave)
= 45g carbohydrates
2 tbsp raisins= 15g carbohydrates
¾ tbsp honey= 15g carbohydrates
4-6 packets splenda for sweetening
18 almonds used in oatmeal= 15g fat

3. 8 oz sweet potato = 60g carbohydrates
2 tbsp peanut Butter or Almond butter = 15 fat
4-6 packets splenda or sweetening
150g carbohydrates= 600 Kcals, 30g fat=270 Kcals

I am doing cardio 6 days a week in the morning on an empty stomach. and 3 of those are HIT for 20 minutes followed by 15 more minutes of jogging. The other 3 are jogging and bursts whenever I feel like it. I run outdoors. I also walk or ride my bike in the afternoon, everyday for about 30-45 minutes. i weight train monday tuesday thursday friday and sometimes saturday (depending on how i feel). am i eating too much for a proper weight loss. i have lost 8 pounds already but i think alot was water. i am planning on lowering my cals by 200 every 2-3 weeks. My main question here is; does it look good? are the macro ratios on target? Can anyone tell me if i should do low carb or a 40/40/20 ratio diet. Give life experiences if you have done both types of dieting. Give advice if you know what your talking about. Also give ideas about changing my diet a bit if you find it completly neccesary. I appreciate all the help in advance and thanks for taking the time to read this.
LaterZ

 

[tgejr76]

At 6'4" and 180 lbs, you seem to be very thin...i would think your bfp would be even lower than you indicated....what is your ultimate goal? As far as carbs..ive tried everything from no carbs to lots...somewhere in the middle is what works best for me...lots of carbs after workouts and at breakfast, i normally stop all carb intake early in the day though none at night. When i took my carb intake down too much i felt lightheaded throughout the day...now i workout intense for 2 hours a day 6 days a week and im always looking to increase muscle mass even during summer cycles when im trying to bring down my bfc...im 6'3 and 255 so i eat alot throughout the day but you really have to see which diet makes you feel the best...normally when you feel the best it will result in you looking the best!

 

[Warmachine]

try to get between 100-150g of carbs a day. that should be enough to keep you feeling pretty normal but will also semi deplete your glycogen over time. you made need a carb up day here or there. i have one when i feel overly tired, but dont go crazy.

2500 kcal a day is going to be slow progress but you will get there eventually and feel better doing it. if you really want to drop the fat in a few monthes try 2000-2200 kcal a day.

 

[Miss Muscle]

I wish I could cut on 2500 calories. 2200 is considered bulking for me! I like keeping carbs in my diet. Tried without for quite awhile and I didn't react too well.

 

[catnapper32]

personal perception

Thanks for the feedback guys, i appreciate it. tgejr76, people say that i'm thin and i'm crazy for going on a diet but the way my body is set up, all my fat is right on the sides of my body. i have a very tiny waist(part right below the ribs, they seem to go in more than most peoples giving me the look of love handles). In reality i have just as big a lower waist as everyone else but the illusion it gives off pisses me off. i have to work harder to slim that area to make it look thinner, and get that v look. also, my way of measuring bodyfat is not exactly accurate. i use a scale with a electro pulse thing to measure my bf. As a guide, i can see my two top rows of my abs when i flex so what bf would you say i'm at. well gotta catch some zz. keep posting and i'll keep readin. laterz

 

[rjx]

Read this book http://www.mdplusstore.com/viewitem.asp?idproduct=203

 

[Jacked!!!]

wasnt this an e book at bodybuilding.com?

let me no how it goes anyway

 

[catnapper32]

well just reporting back.

my stats so far----

172 pounds
17% BF (roughly)


size hasn't changed, i notice a little bit in definition but i haven't been real strict for the past two weeks do to my gym shutting down. diet has been real loose, just eating whatever but still not real bad. i cut cardio down and i have been out of the gym for about 2 weeks now. i am going back to a NEW gym tomorrow and hope to get back on track. I'm not surprised i haven't changed a ton because i have been going pretty mellow lately. just enjoying life and SUMMER. well later bros. just keepin you posted.