[One Week Update:]
Successes:
I went an entire week without weighing myself. Been about 10 years since I have done that! It was very liberating. I was able to chill and eat more at night, which gave me some freedom.
I ate some new things. I had white potatoes, white rice and some mini snickers. In fact for a couple of meals, I had both white potatoes and sweet potatoes, so an increase in carbs.
I also tried Chicken Pho for the 1st time. Had a HUGE bowl. I thought I was splurging, but this stuff might not be all that bad. Regardless, the stuff was amazing! Its nice to get out and try new things.
Body fat from calipers says I am up to 5.04% BF. The BF at my abs has always remained constant, so that is good.
I actually started doing some weights a few times per week about 5 weeks ago. I am getting stronger. I did 15 chinups (without kipping) yesterday in one set. Couldnt do 3 5 weeks ago.
Now for the Failures:
I lost a pound.
Not sure what happened there. I ate more than usual. I upped my carbs. I used more oil in sauteing my veggies. I did everything by the book. I did not go out and just demolish my diet, but I did increase calories. I also took two days off from training.
[End Update]
So... Male 40, 137 pounds. I finally went and had my body fat % checked and... I have 4% BF.
I don't need a lecture on why this is bad. I've been listening to the lectures and ignoring, but I am now ready to take every one's advice
So, I need literally gain pounds of fat. But, I need to do it in a way that doesn't make me sluggish or lose fitness.
I am training for my 1st HIM in the Spring and full IM in the late summer.
What should I eat and how to build body fat without hindering performance? I workout 8-13 hours a week mainly cause I love training.
P.S. As weird as this sounds, I have spent the past 8 years running from my former 30% BF lethargic self.
I did good losing the wright and keeping it off. But I did toooooo good and developed a bit of a mental disorder. All fat goes straight to my stomach and I don't ever want to see that again.
This is a difficult journey for me. I'm like the only person in the population that has to purposely gain fat.
Edit: Typical Day of Eating when only working out one hour or less.
Meal 1 - Chipotle Salad: Double chicken, black beans, veggies mild and medium salsa, cheese, quacamole on the side
Meal 2 - cottage cheese and banana
Meal 3 - Omlette: 6 Eggs, cheese, pineapple, spinach, veggies. Sweet Potato with walnuts, cinnamon & honey. Asparagus w/ mushrooms. Sometimes a piece of toast.
Successes:
I went an entire week without weighing myself. Been about 10 years since I have done that! It was very liberating. I was able to chill and eat more at night, which gave me some freedom.
I ate some new things. I had white potatoes, white rice and some mini snickers. In fact for a couple of meals, I had both white potatoes and sweet potatoes, so an increase in carbs.
I also tried Chicken Pho for the 1st time. Had a HUGE bowl. I thought I was splurging, but this stuff might not be all that bad. Regardless, the stuff was amazing! Its nice to get out and try new things.
Body fat from calipers says I am up to 5.04% BF. The BF at my abs has always remained constant, so that is good.
I actually started doing some weights a few times per week about 5 weeks ago. I am getting stronger. I did 15 chinups (without kipping) yesterday in one set. Couldnt do 3 5 weeks ago.
Now for the Failures:
I lost a pound.
Not sure what happened there. I ate more than usual. I upped my carbs. I used more oil in sauteing my veggies. I did everything by the book. I did not go out and just demolish my diet, but I did increase calories. I also took two days off from training.
[End Update]
So... Male 40, 137 pounds. I finally went and had my body fat % checked and... I have 4% BF.
I don't need a lecture on why this is bad. I've been listening to the lectures and ignoring, but I am now ready to take every one's advice
So, I need literally gain pounds of fat. But, I need to do it in a way that doesn't make me sluggish or lose fitness.
I am training for my 1st HIM in the Spring and full IM in the late summer.
What should I eat and how to build body fat without hindering performance? I workout 8-13 hours a week mainly cause I love training.
P.S. As weird as this sounds, I have spent the past 8 years running from my former 30% BF lethargic self.
I did good losing the wright and keeping it off. But I did toooooo good and developed a bit of a mental disorder. All fat goes straight to my stomach and I don't ever want to see that again.
This is a difficult journey for me. I'm like the only person in the population that has to purposely gain fat.
Edit: Typical Day of Eating when only working out one hour or less.
Meal 1 - Chipotle Salad: Double chicken, black beans, veggies mild and medium salsa, cheese, quacamole on the side
Meal 2 - cottage cheese and banana
Meal 3 - Omlette: 6 Eggs, cheese, pineapple, spinach, veggies. Sweet Potato with walnuts, cinnamon & honey. Asparagus w/ mushrooms. Sometimes a piece of toast.
Last edited by:
Spartan420: Feb 19, 18 7:32