Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate what I need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked at what I needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around watching TV all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this from proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... Now, this is where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying to (GASP) put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need to consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the entire day I break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, 30% from protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need 1425 calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams this translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of carbs per day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit around all day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda weight I want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn it all. Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from both liver and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part of the whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. Now, my problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet the bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used to do nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. Of course this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can contribute my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. Randy Re: How many carbs? > To be totally honest I don't remember exact figures but I believe my > surgeon recommended not more then 5 grams of carbs per serving and > preferrably not more then 30 grams per day. However, I never counted the > carbs in the protein I ate. It was also suggested that carbs should be > less then 20% of what I consume in a day. > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas > congestive heart failure 4/14/01 479 lbs. > Silistic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty 7/16/01 401 lbs. > Current Weight 335 lbs > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce > > On Sat, 26 Apr 2003 02:10:09 -0000 " katebme2002 " > writes: > > hiya gang...i have a friend who is 6 mos post op d/s NO bpd and her > > doc told her to ONLY eat 15g of carbs a day... > > does that sound insanely LOW to anyone else? > > > > my surgeon told me to keep it at 100 or under & my understanding is > > > > that for a woman, 125 or less will keep you in ketosis... > > > > what did everyone else's doc say (or what did you do based on your > > own research)... > > > > i also know someone online (tho i can't find it of course) is a > > baseline amount of carbs our bodies need for our brains to function > > > > normally...anyone know the ballpark #? > > > > thanks! > > {{hugs}} kate > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate what I need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked at what I needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around watching TV all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this from proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... Now, this is where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying to (GASP) put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need to consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the entire day I break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, 30% from protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need 1425 calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams this translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of carbs per day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit around all day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda weight I want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn it all. Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from both liver and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part of the whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. Now, my problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet the bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used to do nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. Of course this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can contribute my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. Randy Re: How many carbs? > To be totally honest I don't remember exact figures but I believe my > surgeon recommended not more then 5 grams of carbs per serving and > preferrably not more then 30 grams per day. However, I never counted the > carbs in the protein I ate. It was also suggested that carbs should be > less then 20% of what I consume in a day. > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas > congestive heart failure 4/14/01 479 lbs. > Silistic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty 7/16/01 401 lbs. > Current Weight 335 lbs > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce > > On Sat, 26 Apr 2003 02:10:09 -0000 " katebme2002 " > writes: > > hiya gang...i have a friend who is 6 mos post op d/s NO bpd and her > > doc told her to ONLY eat 15g of carbs a day... > > does that sound insanely LOW to anyone else? > > > > my surgeon told me to keep it at 100 or under & my understanding is > > > > that for a woman, 125 or less will keep you in ketosis... > > > > what did everyone else's doc say (or what did you do based on your > > own research)... > > > > i also know someone online (tho i can't find it of course) is a > > baseline amount of carbs our bodies need for our brains to function > > > > normally...anyone know the ballpark #? > > > > thanks! > > {{hugs}} kate > > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Randy, From everything I read and have learned from my coach, the carbs before and right after hard training are especially important since all of the glycogen is depleted from the muscles, as you state. The muscles would actually start eating themselves. I have fruit juice before my workout....I have to have coffee first, and not a whole lot of it, or I'll dump. I usually have eight ounces of orange juice. Afterwards, I always have some kind of sandwich type thing with bread, either from fast food, a ham and cheese croissant, or a breakfast taco. It's usually the only time I eat like this, but it's the right thing to do in that situation. You Go Randy!!!!! in Austin RNY April 1998 Eating high carbs for muslce building (Long) > Now, my > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. > Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Randy, From everything I read and have learned from my coach, the carbs before and right after hard training are especially important since all of the glycogen is depleted from the muscles, as you state. The muscles would actually start eating themselves. I have fruit juice before my workout....I have to have coffee first, and not a whole lot of it, or I'll dump. I usually have eight ounces of orange juice. Afterwards, I always have some kind of sandwich type thing with bread, either from fast food, a ham and cheese croissant, or a breakfast taco. It's usually the only time I eat like this, but it's the right thing to do in that situation. You Go Randy!!!!! in Austin RNY April 1998 Eating high carbs for muslce building (Long) > Now, my > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. > Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 ohmg!! i can't imagine eating that many calories or carbs in a day! yowza!! i lift weights (seriously) 4-5 days a week and do yoga on sundays sometimes an aerobic class on saturdays so i know my caloric intake has increased and as i've gained a couple of pounds, i've dropped another clothes size!! how are you able to eat that much? what kind of foods do you eat? i've noticed in the last month or so, i'm dumping easier on sugars/carbs than i did for a loooooong time--- i had raisin bran for breakfast this morning and dumped (not bad, just the heart racing, feeling kinda icky) but that seems to happen more often -- anyways, i'd be interested in seeing your workout schedule & what you eat in a day if you don't mind -- thanks! kate > I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate what I > need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked at what I > needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around watching TV > all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this from > proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... Now, this is > where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying to (GASP) > put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need to > consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the entire day I > break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, 30% from > protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need 1425 > calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams this > translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of carbs per > day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit around all > day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda weight I > want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn it all. > Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from both liver > and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part of the > whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. Now, my > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet the > bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used to do > nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. > Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. Of course > this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can contribute > my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. > Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 ohmg!! i can't imagine eating that many calories or carbs in a day! yowza!! i lift weights (seriously) 4-5 days a week and do yoga on sundays sometimes an aerobic class on saturdays so i know my caloric intake has increased and as i've gained a couple of pounds, i've dropped another clothes size!! how are you able to eat that much? what kind of foods do you eat? i've noticed in the last month or so, i'm dumping easier on sugars/carbs than i did for a loooooong time--- i had raisin bran for breakfast this morning and dumped (not bad, just the heart racing, feeling kinda icky) but that seems to happen more often -- anyways, i'd be interested in seeing your workout schedule & what you eat in a day if you don't mind -- thanks! kate > I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate what I > need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked at what I > needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around watching TV > all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this from > proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... Now, this is > where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying to (GASP) > put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need to > consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the entire day I > break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, 30% from > protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need 1425 > calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams this > translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of carbs per > day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit around all > day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda weight I > want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn it all. > Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from both liver > and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part of the > whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. Now, my > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar dropping. I've > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad episodes of > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal for me. > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great muscle > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get scared about > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put into motion > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me the > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet the > bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used to do > nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. > Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. Of course > this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can contribute > my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. > Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Okay Kate, here goes.... All are with free weights, no nautilus. All are done with the maximum weight that causes failure at the high number of reps in the first set. All are 4 sets of 8-12 reps, except weighted abs and they are 3 sets of 15 reps, and the abs are done on every workout. Day 1- Chest: Incline Press Dumbbell Flat bench Dumbbell pullover Dumbbell fly Dumbbell decline fly Decline Press Cable Crossovers upper and lower. Lying Cable crossovers Day 2-Legs: Squats Leg Press Hip extension Lunges Calf raises Day 3-Off Day 4-Back: Overhand Chins Barbell/Dumbbell Rows Barbell pullover Shrugs Lat pull down Day 5-Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps: Shoulders: Standing dumbbell press Dumbbell side raise Biceps: Standing Curl Reverse Curl Triceps: French Curl Press Down. Rope Press down. Day 6- Off Day 7- Off As for the food I have to try hard to get it all in. I start the day with a PB55 with 1/2 oats mixed in, to boost the carb content. Two hours later it's a scrambled egg with one egg white, a grilled chicken breast and a tablespoon of peanut butter. Three hours later, if it's a workout day I have a 1/2 PB55 with 1/4 cup of oats. If it's not a workout day I have an apple, 1/2 cup of tuna salad, slice of wheat bread. I have a PB55 post workout also. Three hours later it's a snack of macadamian nuts, cashews and almonds. Three hours later it's usually something like some kidney beans, lettuce, collards and some chicken, or either some black eyed peas, protein enriched spaghetti with some turkey meat and some wheat bread. Later in the night I'll try to get in some strawberry's or a pear or peach.... I snack with sugar free candy thru out the day, peanut butter and crackers. On top of all this I drink about 8-12 liters of water a day and several diet dr. peppers. I take a multi-vitamin, a product called NO2 and will cycle creatine about every 21 day's. I think that's about it...As you see I don't do well getting it all in, I probably don't consume that many cals, I need to, but I don't think I've accomplished that goal yet. Randy Re: Eating high carbs for muslce building (Long) > ohmg!! i can't imagine eating that many calories or carbs in a day! > yowza!! i lift weights (seriously) 4-5 days a week and do yoga on > sundays sometimes an aerobic class on saturdays so i know my caloric > intake has increased and as i've gained a couple of pounds, i've > dropped another clothes size!! > > how are you able to eat that much? what kind of foods do you eat? > > i've noticed in the last month or so, i'm dumping easier on > sugars/carbs than i did for a loooooong time--- i had raisin bran > for breakfast this morning and dumped (not bad, just the heart > racing, feeling kinda icky) but that seems to happen more often -- > > anyways, i'd be interested in seeing your workout schedule & what > you eat in a day if you don't mind -- > thanks! > kate > > > > > > > > I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate > what I > > need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked > at what I > > needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around > watching TV > > all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this > from > > proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... > Now, this is > > where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying > to (GASP) > > put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need > to > > consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the > entire day I > > break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, > 30% from > > protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need > 1425 > > calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams > this > > translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of > carbs per > > day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit > around all > > day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda > weight I > > want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn > it all. > > Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from > both liver > > and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part > of the > > whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. > Now, my > > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar > dropping. I've > > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad > episodes of > > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal > for me. > > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great > muscle > > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get > scared about > > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put > into motion > > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me > the > > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet > the > > bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used > to do > > nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. > > Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. > Of course > > this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can > contribute > > my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. > > Randy > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Okay Kate, here goes.... All are with free weights, no nautilus. All are done with the maximum weight that causes failure at the high number of reps in the first set. All are 4 sets of 8-12 reps, except weighted abs and they are 3 sets of 15 reps, and the abs are done on every workout. Day 1- Chest: Incline Press Dumbbell Flat bench Dumbbell pullover Dumbbell fly Dumbbell decline fly Decline Press Cable Crossovers upper and lower. Lying Cable crossovers Day 2-Legs: Squats Leg Press Hip extension Lunges Calf raises Day 3-Off Day 4-Back: Overhand Chins Barbell/Dumbbell Rows Barbell pullover Shrugs Lat pull down Day 5-Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps: Shoulders: Standing dumbbell press Dumbbell side raise Biceps: Standing Curl Reverse Curl Triceps: French Curl Press Down. Rope Press down. Day 6- Off Day 7- Off As for the food I have to try hard to get it all in. I start the day with a PB55 with 1/2 oats mixed in, to boost the carb content. Two hours later it's a scrambled egg with one egg white, a grilled chicken breast and a tablespoon of peanut butter. Three hours later, if it's a workout day I have a 1/2 PB55 with 1/4 cup of oats. If it's not a workout day I have an apple, 1/2 cup of tuna salad, slice of wheat bread. I have a PB55 post workout also. Three hours later it's a snack of macadamian nuts, cashews and almonds. Three hours later it's usually something like some kidney beans, lettuce, collards and some chicken, or either some black eyed peas, protein enriched spaghetti with some turkey meat and some wheat bread. Later in the night I'll try to get in some strawberry's or a pear or peach.... I snack with sugar free candy thru out the day, peanut butter and crackers. On top of all this I drink about 8-12 liters of water a day and several diet dr. peppers. I take a multi-vitamin, a product called NO2 and will cycle creatine about every 21 day's. I think that's about it...As you see I don't do well getting it all in, I probably don't consume that many cals, I need to, but I don't think I've accomplished that goal yet. Randy Re: Eating high carbs for muslce building (Long) > ohmg!! i can't imagine eating that many calories or carbs in a day! > yowza!! i lift weights (seriously) 4-5 days a week and do yoga on > sundays sometimes an aerobic class on saturdays so i know my caloric > intake has increased and as i've gained a couple of pounds, i've > dropped another clothes size!! > > how are you able to eat that much? what kind of foods do you eat? > > i've noticed in the last month or so, i'm dumping easier on > sugars/carbs than i did for a loooooong time--- i had raisin bran > for breakfast this morning and dumped (not bad, just the heart > racing, feeling kinda icky) but that seems to happen more often -- > > anyways, i'd be interested in seeing your workout schedule & what > you eat in a day if you don't mind -- > thanks! > kate > > > > > > > > I like this whole carb discussion.... I've been able to calculate > what I > > need to eat, in grams for protein, fats and carbs. We first looked > at what I > > needed to eat just to maintain my weight if I were laying around > watching TV > > all day, just to survive. I need 2845 cals per day, most of this > from > > proteins and fats, only very little from some complex carbs... > Now, this is > > where it get's tricky and becomes a mind game for me. I'm trying > to (GASP) > > put on weight. Scary thought when ya first hear it, I know. I need > to > > consume somewhere between 2850 and 3500 cals per day. Over the > entire day I > > break it down to a 50-30-20 ratio, meaning I get 50% from carbs, > 30% from > > protein and 20% from fats... or try to... this means that I need > 1425 > > calories from carbs, 855 from protein and 570 from fat. In grams > this > > translates to, close your eyes if you are squimish..... 356 gms of > carbs per > > day, 214 gms of protein and 63 gms of fats. If I were to just sit > around all > > day, doing nothing I would pack on weight with this, not the kinda > weight I > > want either. Since I am training hard, at my maximum level, I burn > it all. > > Training hard you can completely deplete the muscle glycogen from > both liver > > and exercised muscle in less than 2 hours. The most important part > of the > > whole carbs deal is getting it right using the glycemic index. > Now, my > > problem is, can I eat all those carbs without my blood sugar > dropping. I've > > been doing this for a coupla weeks, have had several pretty bad > episodes of > > reactive hypoglycemia, which is not that much more than is normal > for me. > > I've also packed on about 4 lbs of lean mass. I'm seeing great > muscle > > definition and great gains. I just try to remember when I get > scared about > > eating the carbs that I have to feed this machine that I've put > into motion > > and that the carbs supply the energy, while the protein gives me > the > > building blocks to grow new and bigger muscles. I've become quiet > the > > bodybuilder, such a big change from the 429 lb fat ass that used > to do > > nothing but eat, sleep and let life pass him by. > > Just thought I would throw my thoughts in with info on what I do. > Of course > > this won't work for everyone, and probably not for most.... I can > contribute > > my muscle building not only to the carbs but to my ProBlend55. > > Randy > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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