Ready to Get On Track!

[Primal]

Alright everyone, so as of today, I'm officially on my own now. I've got a car so I can go to the gym whenever it's open, I've got tons of meat in the fridge (ground beef, chicken, pork chops e.c.t). Collectively I've got about 20 lbs of whey protein ready for use and have half a tank of multi-vitamin raring to go. I know I said in a previous post that I would have everything worked out by April but things have gone for the better and I got off early. Mind you, still have school going on but I'm certain I can do good in school in bodybuilding at the same time.

So, I need help with a meal plan, if anyone is willing to help. I know I can just go online and look for one, but you guys are awesome with your nutrition and such and it would rock if you could give me some pointers as what to start eating and how much!

Prae I know you said not to count macros and to just weigh the food that you are eating. I've got my scale still so I guess I'll be following your method. Any pointers or tips on where to start off? Thanks a ton everybody!

-Primal

[Praetorian]

Iv posted the DP keto diet many times on here...search for it or google it and you are good to go.

P

[Primal]

Iv posted the DP keto diet many times on here...search for it or google it and you are good to go.

P

Uh... I don't know Prae, I'm a bit scared of keto to be honest. I know there are a lot of benefits doing it but... it just seems scary switching an energy source that you've been dependent on for so long, you know? I'm also a bit worried about risks and such, like for instance prostate cancer can be attributed to a high calorie, animal meat and fat diet and keto is exactly that... Is there any other way to go about this? Sorry if I'm over worried...

-Primal

[steve_d]

Yes, you're over worried. Prostate cancer is not attributed to keto diets. And keto diets are not high calorie. And to be even more to the point, you likely consumed more fat and animal meat in the past on a non keto diet than you will when you follow one of prae's posted keto diets.

There are many ways to skin a cat, and many ways to get you to your goals. No, you don't need to do keto, but its a good start. You may really like it. Some people do - I personally don't but that doesn't mean you won't. It's always good to try as many different things as possible. start with 12 weeks on a keto diet. See how you like it. If you don't, then regroup and try something new. You have your whole life to figure out what works well with your lifestyle. Take your time. It's all what works long term in the end.

[Primal]

Yes, you're over worried. Prostate cancer is not attributed to keto diets. And keto diets are not high calorie. And to be even more to the point, you likely consumed more fat and animal meat in the past on a non keto diet than you will when you follow one of prae's posted keto diets.

There are many ways to skin a cat, and many ways to get you to your goals. No, you don't need to do keto, but its a good start. You may really like it. Some people do - I personally don't but that doesn't mean you won't. It's always good to try as many different things as possible. start with 12 weeks on a keto diet. See how you like it. If you don't, then regroup and try something new. You have your whole life to figure out what works well with your lifestyle. Take your time. It's all what works long term in the end.

Ok thanks Steve, I'll give it a shot for sure! Uhm, if someone can, could you link a good site to maybe get started? All I get when on google is regular people keto diets, and when I put in keto for bodybuilders, it comes up with muscle mag and bodybuilding forums which I don't trust very much. Also do is it better to track calories or weigh my food? Or should I do both?

Thanks!

-Primal

[steve_d]

type keto diet in the canada bodybuilding search on this site. You'll find the diet has been posted a number of times. You won't need to track calories or weigh your food, but to get a sense of the portion size, you could weigh the food for the first couple of days. If it's 10oz chicken for example, weigh out 10 oz, you don't need to be exact. if its 12oz it wont kill you. After a day or so you should know approx the serving size of chicken, or steak etc.

[Primal]

type keto diet in the canada bodybuilding search on this site. You'll find the diet has been posted a number of times. You won't need to track calories or weigh your food, but to get a sense of the portion size, you could weigh the food for the first couple of days. If it's 10oz chicken for example, weigh out 10 oz, you don't need to be exact. if its 12oz it wont kill you. After a day or so you should know approx the serving size of chicken, or steak etc.

*Facepalm* I only put typed in keto on this site, that's why I couldn't find it on here. Well besides my stupidity, thanks a lot Steve and Prae! Hopefully the diet will work out for me!

-Primal

[Primal]

Oh right! Yeah, so I'm going to follow Dave Palumbo's keto diet for a 200 lb man, but I'm still on a bulk, that is why I am up in the 200 range. I should also mention that I'm just breaking the 200 lbs mark, I'm about 203-201 on some some days. So should I follow this diet or should I use a 180 lbs version instead or something?

Thanks!

-Primal

[Praetorian]

Post the diet you found and Ill make any necessary changes.

P

[Primal]

MEAL #1

5 whole eggs; 4 egg whites

~50g Pro, 20g Fat

MEAL #2

SHAKE: 50g Whey Protein with 1.5 tablespoon of All Natural Peanut butter (no sugar)

~55 pro 12g Fat

MEAL #3

“Lean Protein Meal”: 8oz chicken with 1/2-cup cashew nuts (almonds, or walnuts)

~50g Pro 16 Fat

MEAL #4

SHAKE: 50g Whey Protein with 1.5 tablespoon of All Natural Peanut butter (no sugar added)

~55 pro 12g Fat

MEAL #5

“Fatty Protein Meal”: 8oz Salmon, Swordfish, or RED MEAT with a green salad (no tomatoes, carrots, or red peppers) with 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil or Macadamia nut oil and vinegar

~45Pro 30Fat

MEAL #6

SHAKE: 50g Whey with 1.5 tablespoon all natural peanut butter or 4 whole (Omega-3) eggs and 4 extra whites

~55Pro 12Fat

Total: ~310Pro, 102Fat, trace carbs

Try to strive for the ratio of 60% protein, 30% fat, 10% carbs.

Found it on this site: http://thisiswhyyourejacked.com/dave...etogenic-diet/

Thanks Prae!

-Primal