DIETING BASICS THE REBOUND & YOUR HEALTH

[Daz69]

Not my work but an interesting post from a friend, thought I'd share:

 

Dieting Basics, the Rebound and your Health

 

I would say the number one question I get at the gym by new and seasoned hobby bodybuilders is how do I start to look like you? Now as you know I cannot come out as say test and deca, because that would go against my first rule which is KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, so I enviably go into discussing diet. Comments such as,  I do tons of cardio, but am not losing any body fat? I eat plenty of protein but am not getting any bigger. So that leads to the NUMBER ONE follow up question asked, can I lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?

 

You must remember, that those asking are not on AAS, GH, slin or even thyroid nor would I in a million years suggest that. The answer is aimed for you average Joe and Jane not assisted in any way or form. But understanding the basics comes in handy when AAS are introduced and confusion comes in over whether or NOT certain AAS compounds shed fat while hypothetically adding muscle at the same time.

 

Lets keep any assisted protocol out of the equation for now, and only focus in on a concept of ENERGY BALANCE. And this is how I explain it to those who ask. Simply put if you take in more calories then the body needs over an extended period of time your body  will store body fat and to some degree add some muscle tissue to go along. This is because the evolutionary role of muscle is to carry the additional fat stores for times of famine. If you consume less calories then the body needs you lose fat and muscle as the body taps into stores thus losing weight. The body does NOT need nor want muscle under these conditions, because it provides no value for survival under certain conditions.

 

Once they understand that simple equation, I add in cardio to the mix (excluding weight training for now), but approach it from a mathematical perceptive. Lets say for ease of understanding I explain one needs 2000 calories a day for maintenance. In other words you do not gain or lose weight at that intake. Now lest assume you started tracking all your calories (including all the little snacking) and you consumed 3000Kcal a day. You also did some cardio and on that machine (which is just an average) it said you utilized or ?burned? 200Kcals. Would you gain or lose weight under those conditions over an extended period of time?

 

So you only need 2000Kcal but consumed 3000kcal. That would produce an oversupply of 1000kcal. But you only expended -200Kcal during cardio. So net, net you still have introduced 800Kcal  more into to the system that is not needed. So under those circumstances the body will store those extra 800Kcals as fat and some muscle regardless of the cardio you did. (Under these conditions fat accumulation will occur even with tren in the system.)   

 

Their eyes always light up when that is explained. So I take it one step further and set up a scenario for fat to be lost. You consumed 2200Kcal in the day and did 600kcal worth of cardio. So in this model you added in 200Kcal extra from food, and at this point your still are in excess. But the 600Kcal used during cardio now put you in a net net deficit of -400Kcal. So this is here they verbally jump in and reiterate that they would now be losing fat. And then the next comment, ?I get it, now I have to start tracking my food intake?. YES!!!!

 

Why is this simple example so important, because there is an overabundance of confusing information. And this is especially true with the extremely advanced AAS/slin/gh/T3 protocols that are being thrown out at you. In the end it also simply comes down to again energy balance but the difference is those advances cycles just utilize a higher set metabolic point. And they will not work for you unless you have perfected the basics.

 

So the uncomplicated, simplistic way to approach all AAS is to understated they work by allowing the body to retain more muscle then in the natural state while in a calorie deficit and stressed environment. The main difference is the amounts of water they either produce or eliminate, subcutaneously and intramuscular. And this is where I SIGNIFICANTLY differ then the newer philosophy of diet protocols. I believe you want the ones that actually help retain water during these times. You must remember fat loss and water loss, are two separate functions NOT dependent on each other. Fat gain or loss is PRIMARILY controlled by calorie intake. This is the most important point, fat loss CAN and DOES occur even with the retention of water weight.

 

Not only will the AAS that produce the most water weight in my opinion produce the best end results (estrogen plays a critical role here), but are easier on the body systems especially on lipid panels, BP readings and health in general that includes mental and relationships aspects vital to emotional stability. Getting bone dry is not the goal for this write-up nor how to peak on stage, we are just interested in fat loss not necessarily water loss in the safest and easiest way.

 

So what are the other advantages of using AAS like test and deca in dieting conditions with nothing else. And I do mean absolutely NOTHING else stacked. Diet and cardio is all you need to get the job done. The extra water retained equals a heavier weight, and a heavier weight means a higher sustained metabolic rate. The water also comes with fluid retention in and around the joints thus producing more power and control equating to additional calories burned during training and at rest. That also leads to a more enjoyable training secession's even under the strictest of dieting conditions. Those of you that have been listening to me who have dieted on tren, then say deca completely understand how much easier it becomes both on body and on mind with the same end result. Yes you may hold a bit more water in the intern, but you must be thinking of the bigger picture, staying healthy in the long run!!  Dieting is not easy, and adds enough stress to daily life. No need to add even more complications, especially the ones that personally give you a negative impact (TREN) on life and your relationships (family/coworkers/friends/public), let alone COMPLETELY destroying your blood work.

 

These next TWO paragraphs in my opinion are the single most important points to understand for the growing non-competitive, non-genetic elite bodybuilder that is in for the long haul. More important then anything else you will read here or on any internet site.

 

I have said this from day ONE, you want to grow from the leanest state possible. What separates you from ever other recreational bodybuilder is your ability to diet and more importantly diet with the least amount of stress produced by the any given cycle.  How you approach your dieting protocol will determine if and when you can begin that all important rebound, but that is highly dependent on your continuous health markers being in range.......Many extra cutting compounds used in the diet phase including accessories (clen/ephedra) can actually become the phase where many are at their least healthiest and doing the most damage!!!!

 

To un-complicate this dieting model even further, you just have to find those core AAS your body responds to with the lowest amount of peripheral damage. For example, maybe your heath markers are better on EQ or primo over deca, then so be it. Those core AAS will be different for everyone, one size does not fit all... you can even diet down on test alone with out of this world SPECTACULAR results and great blood work too!!!

 

So when you read or hear the dreaded question, can I stay lean on tren year round (cringing), understand the advice you are given will grow you, or literally destroy you.

[kiwicannon]

Another nice read cheers Daz!

[yeelang]

I agree with keeping it simple, and taking fat loss low

 

I think tren has its place in dieting, but it's serious and can be an overkill if you aren't peaking for something.