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How do you give up this shit !

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Onthewrongsideof30 · 24/04/2018 09:17

I am trying an 8 week challenge, to reduce body fat. I exercise 6 days a week (to high intensity) and now doing the diet to compliment this (to give me muscle definition) but I can't have carbs, dairy, sugar caffeine or booze. Have survived 2 days but going through 2 weeks of this phase seems impossible. I nearly fainted in the gym. Is it possible or have a bitten off more than I can chew ! Any advice or do I just need to dig in ?

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Onthewrongsideof30 · 03/05/2018 22:35

Yip, it's a good whey protein. Not junk - I checked. Sometimes with water, sometimes with a good almond milk.

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GooodMythicalMorning · 03/05/2018 13:47

True. You do have to be a bit wary of them though

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Johnnycomelately1 · 03/05/2018 13:09

Tbh I'd get rid of the protein shake as usually quite high in sugar and calories

Depends on the quality of the powder and what you mix it with. Something like My Protein The Whey is 25g protein, 1g carbs, 1 g fat for 117 cals. Just mix with water and ice.

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GooodMythicalMorning · 03/05/2018 08:22

Tbh I'd get rid of the protein shake as usually quite high in sugar and calories

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Onthewrongsideof30 · 03/05/2018 08:19

@bonnielassie1 - how are you travelling ?! Wanted to die from hunger yet?

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bonnielassie1 · 28/04/2018 07:02

Going to do Hollywood this morning and I think the extra 15 mins might kill me! Sad

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Onthewrongsideof30 · 27/04/2018 23:13

Yes it's the F45 8 week challenge. Energy zapped this morning. Did my usual run and I was 5 minutes off pace ....... I have never looked forward to sweet potato so much in my life !

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 13:24

If it only lasts 8 weeks then presumably not designed to be sustainable

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halfwitpicker · 27/04/2018 13:23

Doesn't sound sustainable at all.

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bonnielassie1 · 27/04/2018 12:11

It’s sounds to me like you’re doing the F45 8 week challenge? I am too and I have felt so tired this morning! I have lost 5lbs this week ( I know water weight) and it is keeping me motivated! The weekend will be hard but we get sweet potato on Sunday!!! And the delicious smoothie for breakfast tomorrow Grin

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Bluntness100 · 27/04/2018 10:46

No, I'm not hungry, if I am I eat. I just don't need to eat high carb foods..

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Onthewrongsideof30 · 27/04/2018 09:16

It was a HIIT session from hell today - 45 minutes of my heart literally bursting out of my chest. I will train like this long term, but the diet is an 8 week sting. I will be able to introduce more after 2 weeks. Then I shred for the last 2. Trying to talk my head out of having a glass of wine and as many crackers as I can shove in my mouth the instant I get home! I would do anything for a banana ......

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 08:53

So that works for you highhorse. Other things work for other people

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Highhorse1981 · 27/04/2018 08:35

Goodness blunt, are you hungry?

I too work out 6x a week. PT once a week. Nutritionist 2x a year.

If you are doing HIIT and weights then you need carbs to get the most from your work out. Sure you can do it without but you won’t be operating at full capacity. A handful of green beans is not what I’m talking about.

Plain porridge
Seeded bread with peanut butter
Handful of Almonds and a few raisins

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Bluntness100 · 27/04/2018 08:10

No carbs is fine if you’re not exercising. It suits people solely focussed on losing weight

Nonsense, I exercise for an hour to an hour and 15 mins most days, and I'm low carb. And there is no such thing as no carbs, it's nigh on impossible, it's low carb, even cucumber has carbs in it.

Honestly why post if you don't know what you're talking about?

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 07:59

However I would add more fat for energy and satiety

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 07:58

Veg and peanut butter contain carbs. A proportion of protein is converted to glucose. It is impossible to eat a completely carb-free diet, the OP is talking about avoiding starchy/simple sugars, it’s fine

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RJnomore1 · 27/04/2018 07:12

*more carbs

Salad and green beans are complex carbs

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RJnomore1 · 27/04/2018 07:12

That's the type of diet the boxers and competitive body builders I know use to strip for a fight or a competition.

Are you doing this for an event? Because as soon as you stop being so restrictive with food you will regain body fat percentage and if you're planning to keep up that level of training long term you will need carbs to run off.

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Highhorse1981 · 27/04/2018 07:05

HerSymphonyAndSong

Genuine question
Where’s the carbs in her diet?

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Grumpbum · 27/04/2018 06:29

Take a look at teamrh on Facebook Richie is an expert in this

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Fintress · 27/04/2018 06:26

I cut out carbs and sugar one time and felt utter crap after 3 days, on day 5 I was full of energy.

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 06:25

She is eating carbs, chill out

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rach01pink · 27/04/2018 06:24

Carbs should be your main food group. Your body needs them

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HerSymphonyAndSong · 27/04/2018 06:21

Green tea has caffeine in it I thought?

I would add more fat to your diet at least

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