tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post7600391549944759583..comments2022-04-02T03:57:51.625-04:00Comments on Circa Strength: The BioRhythm DietJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-2166685234256796922013-07-31T20:52:01.382-04:002013-07-31T20:52:01.382-04:00I believe Borge was specifically talking about tr...I believe Borge was specifically talking about training days with that comment. <br /><br />You could try lowering your kcals by 10% on non-lifting days. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-23721613126408168182013-07-31T15:32:58.248-04:002013-07-31T15:32:58.248-04:00will do, thanks.
If weight loss stalls (but lifts...will do, thanks.<br /><br />If weight loss stalls (but lifts are not increasing/staying the same) how do you suggest I tweak calories to increase the defecit?<br /><br />Fat intake is already relatively low at 50g per day and i'm worried that dropping carbs any more will cause my gym performance to suffer... I read that Borge does not reccommend going below 150g carbs per day somewhere as well. Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-20903622303691425232013-07-31T06:00:07.432-04:002013-07-31T06:00:07.432-04:00Continue to weight yourself in the morning. The we...Continue to weight yourself in the morning. The weight increase is due to switching to the new meal pattern, with a large meal prior to bed-time.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-2480626349905601482013-07-30T02:28:00.110-04:002013-07-30T02:28:00.110-04:00Thanks for the response Joe. I'm in the 4th we...Thanks for the response Joe. I'm in the 4th week of the diet now and strangely, although my macros and calories are 500 below my established maintenance, I've gained weight!<br /><br />It's likely that I've gained muscle as some of my lifts have gone up and there's no discernable fat gain, but it's fairly confusing. Previously, I had been cutting using Layne Nortons protocol, which worked well - I lost 1.5 lb per week on average. When it stalled I decided to give this a go. I was 180 and am now 184 or so, but the trouble is that I'd weigh myself in the morning at my lightest after fasted cardio and a poop (sorry if that's too much info ;-) having eaten lightly the afternoon and evening before.<br /><br />With the Biorhythm protocol I'm at my heaviest in the morning which probably accounts for the difference in weight, though I have no idea when the best time to weigh myself should be. What are your thoughts about this? I train in the morning about 2 hours after a light breakfast and keep carbs low until 2 hours before bed.<br /><br />I'm 6.1' about 12% bf (lower abs/rear love handles is where I store fat) and I train every day, alternating weights with cardio/abs. My current calories are 2100 ish, 220 p 190 c 50 f and I'm aiming to get down to sub 10% bf over the next 4-6 weeks. Any advice you might have to help me reach my goal would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-90014219986851977272013-07-20T14:11:24.638-04:002013-07-20T14:11:24.638-04:00Thanks for the reply,im going to give this diet a ...Thanks for the reply,im going to give this diet a go (with my own macros) as i think eating most of my carbs in evening would suit me as i tend to feel tired or sluggish after eating any sizeable amount of them<br /><br />Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-13953575544775423682013-07-20T13:21:55.294-04:002013-07-20T13:21:55.294-04:00Most training days were around 3000-3500 kcals. On...Most training days were around 3000-3500 kcals. Only the massive refeed days would've been 4000+ ... And I'm not even sure it was really necessary, probably just an excuse to be gluttonous. <br /><br />I'm 5'-10", 185lb<br /><br />Just use bodyweight x13-15 to estimate your maintenance kcals. Youre gonna have to adjust based on results anyway. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-75833346943435336022013-07-20T12:01:15.798-04:002013-07-20T12:01:15.798-04:00Correct me if im wrong but that lopks close to a 5...Correct me if im wrong but that lopks close to a 5000 cal day of food?what sor of height weight are you?i only ask because im currently working out mass gain macros and being quite a tall and reasonably big guy im now thinking ive underestimated my own Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-83310143784697482862013-07-12T10:43:38.810-04:002013-07-12T10:43:38.810-04:00Borge has revised some of his recommendations sinc...Borge has revised some of his recommendations since the release of the Advanced Concept diet. BioRhythm is a reflection of that, as well as a few of his other articles which I linked at the top of this post. <br /><br />I dont usually do 'cheat-meals' because I enjoy all the foods I eat and dont feel the need to splurge on junk. Refeeds are done during a fat-loss period, yes. How often, it depends. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-68266900261290062762013-07-12T03:04:26.651-04:002013-07-12T03:04:26.651-04:00Hi, this looks like Borg's advanced concept di...Hi, this looks like Borg's advanced concept diet? Ive been following it for a few weeks but not yet convinced about the high fat intake. How often (if at all) do you incorporate a refeed or cheat meals/days? Also, you say you train 6 days a week. Could you elaborate? ThanksMilkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358518794286574514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-25177638725479344862013-07-04T14:54:37.070-04:002013-07-04T14:54:37.070-04:00All the info is right here. Not sure what youre lo...All the info is right here. Not sure what youre looking for exactly. <br /><br />Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-50672808562887915922013-07-04T14:51:07.648-04:002013-07-04T14:51:07.648-04:00Just coming to the close of my 1st of a 12 week ch...Just coming to the close of my 1st of a 12 week challenge set for myself came across chaos&pain blog (via IceCreamFitness) and must say I am super impressed by this and would like to follow suit starting next week.<br /><br />I however train in the morning and am also likely to be going for surgery on my MCL in the next few weeks (seated upper body work will have to suffice) <br /><br />Could you email me some info on this? CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736428015253736567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-78446689664024894992013-06-30T15:30:36.186-04:002013-06-30T15:30:36.186-04:00Hey man, thanks and glad you like the blog. Hey man, thanks and glad you like the blog. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-17130179385699660352013-06-30T02:45:00.060-04:002013-06-30T02:45:00.060-04:00Just stumbled on this.
Noticed you from a certain...Just stumbled on this. <br />Noticed you from a certain mean forum/jc testimonial. <br /><br />Nice article/meals/progress and site! <br /><br />Biorhythm, in my opinion is the best diet going round! <br />Agree on everything here. I know Borge actually says this > fasting (even though the effects are mimicked). As it's better to have some protein earlier on (insert studies here). I find better adherence this way too, and I've tried IF. <br /><br />Protein pre-workout with some carbs/bcaa intra workout. <br />Butter + eggs + veg (spinach/mushrooms/tomato) + ham maybe for breakfast<br />Vegetables + fatty meat with some form of seasoning/sauce for lunch <br />Go HAM on rice or potatoes with lean meat and veg for dinner. <br />--or--<br />Eat a slightly lower carb dinner and load up on low fat ice cream as per this post! ;) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-85807568817511973942013-06-04T11:24:24.680-04:002013-06-04T11:24:24.680-04:00Read the first comment at the top... posted by Tri...Read the first comment at the top... posted by Trieater.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-53559160262442977702013-06-04T08:10:32.859-04:002013-06-04T08:10:32.859-04:00do you feel the training time is important with th...do you feel the training time is important with this approach? i.e. if you were training in the morning would you modify it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-89273555102461881152013-05-26T09:25:55.906-04:002013-05-26T09:25:55.906-04:00Trace amounts. Just fats from the meat. Trace amounts. Just fats from the meat. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-71941202851961056092013-05-26T08:31:54.321-04:002013-05-26T08:31:54.321-04:00How much fat do you eat at dinner time in average?...How much fat do you eat at dinner time in average?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-16018485080183743462013-05-25T19:03:35.283-04:002013-05-25T19:03:35.283-04:00No keto days. No keto days. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-55838942309359885972013-05-25T18:51:27.346-04:002013-05-25T18:51:27.346-04:00Why do you prefer Biorythm?Why do you prefer Biorythm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-91185505968789028342013-05-25T12:49:04.413-04:002013-05-25T12:49:04.413-04:00To avoid excess fats storage during the calorie/ca...To avoid excess fats storage during the calorie/carb surplus at the evening meals. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-67741741076736508862013-05-25T12:43:02.703-04:002013-05-25T12:43:02.703-04:00Why is it improtant to have a low fat-intake in th...Why is it improtant to have a low fat-intake in the second half of the day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-34363703930111551912013-05-22T14:28:48.197-04:002013-05-22T14:28:48.197-04:00Hey! That's not real ice cream ;)
Nice blog m...Hey! That's not real ice cream ;)<br /><br />Nice blog mate. BioRhythm + IF + IIFYM is a winning combination for me.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-73527421027995748362013-05-19T23:46:32.717-04:002013-05-19T23:46:32.717-04:00Hey Joe. Ive been looking for some help/advice on ...Hey Joe. Ive been looking for some help/advice on diet and macros for a while and have been looking at carb backloading or keto to help maintain muscle and get leaner, just lose some bodyfat.<br />I saw your post on chaos and pain.<br />If youd be able to help id be much appreciative.<br /><br />6ft 4, 260lbs. 25yo. 20% bf...<br /><br />If you could email me at adam_hocutt@Hotmail.com or reply id be thankful.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-22063384697877415872013-05-14T11:44:10.005-04:002013-05-14T11:44:10.005-04:00Oh. Ok thank you. I just thought if I used it alon...Oh. Ok thank you. I just thought if I used it along with IF the results would come faster. This is.net first contest prep so I wanna make sure I'm ahead of the game. Thanks again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272687477441728692.post-8637504989240270062013-05-14T10:17:28.203-04:002013-05-14T10:17:28.203-04:00You can do whatever you want.
With that said, Li...You can do whatever you want. <br /><br />With that said, Limiting carbs during the first half of the day mimics fasting anyway. So I suggest you try the diet as-is. If you dont like it, go back to fasting.<br /><br />There is nothing magic about fasting and fat-loss. <br /><br />No reason why you couldnt use BioRhythm Pre-Contest. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469499857008866751noreply@blogger.com