getting ripped in 2 weeks

1fitgrl

1fitgrl

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Cathe,

I'm already pretty toned, o.k., I honestly almost look like you, but I have a vacation coming up in a couple of weeks & want to be a little more ripped. Do I need to cut down on my clean starches each day? Can I still have my red wine? Please can you give me a little insight? What should I do?

Thank you,

Amanda
 
not cathe but when i want to lean out, i do 2 weeks of hardcore dieting. I cut out all startchy carbs except for the oatmeal with breakfast. I also don't eat fruit and just fill up with protein, fats, and veggies for my carbs. I drink a TON of water. I stick with this for about 2 weeks and i definately become defined. Its just a short term quick fix for an event b/c once i reintroduce carbs i go back to just being toned. I would not drink wine for the next 2 weeks if your trying to lean out. Save that for your vaca.
 
I'm not Cathe:

I would cut the wine. Alcohol makes people retain fluid and usually makes them look bad (puffy.) You may find that after a few days you look ripped just by cutting the alcohol.

Do you really look like Cathe? I so wish I was more like you. :eek:
 
Hi Amanda!

If you are already very fit you will have to be SUPER CLEAN to see a difference. No wine or other alcohol, no empty sugars, no starchy foods. All quality lean protein is a must, water, water, and more water, low carb veggies too. Keep up with your weights. Go to moderate to heavy with higher reps for a couple of weeks. Good Luck and have fun on your vacation :)

Not a fun lifestyle, but if you reall
1fitgrl said:
Cathe,

I'm already pretty toned, o.k., I honestly almost look like you, but I have a vacation coming up in a couple of weeks & want to be a little more ripped. Do I need to cut down on my clean starches each day? Can I still have my red wine? Please can you give me a little insight? What should I do?

Thank you,

Amanda
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1fitgrl said:
Cathe,

I'm already pretty toned, o.k., I honestly almost look like you, but I have a vacation coming up in a couple of weeks & want to be a little more ripped. Do I need to cut down on my clean starches each day? Can I still have my red wine? Please can you give me a little insight? What should I do?

Thank you,

Amanda
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Hi,

Just curios to know if your clean up your starchy foods and if your seeing any inprovement. Like you I'm also fit and would like to see a more definition for when I go San Diego in 3 weeks.

Lourdes
 
I see alot of difference when I cut out the starchy foods. My muscles really pop out more. For example, when I was training for the RT last year (which included cleaning up my eating), my neighbor commented on how "ripped" my arms were. :)

Enjoy your vacation!
 
I am seeing a difference, however my workouts seem harder since I don't have as many carbs in my system. I've been trying to go through the week being very strict, & then add in a bit more carbs on the weekends to keep my sanity. Another 10 days to go!
 
In Burn the Fat and Feed the muscle he suggests 3 days low carbs then 1 day high carbs. p45%c30%f25% and 30%50%20% This is to help workouts. On low carb days eat protein and starchy carb in early meals and then in late day meals eat protein with only fibrous carbs like green veg and salad. Joan
 
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1fitgrl said:
I am seeing a difference, however my workouts seem harder since I don't have as many carbs in my system. I've been trying to go through the week being very strict, & then add in a bit more carbs on the weekends to keep my sanity. Another 10 days to go!
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Hi,

If you don't mind me asking what do your tipical meals look like during the week? Hang in thre sounds like your doing great! Thanks.

Lourdes
 
Well, for breakfast I usually don't like to have to much on my stomach before a workout, only because of stomach cramping. Here's what I've been doing...

Breakfast: 1 piece of Ezikiel bread (toasted) w/ peanut butter & low sugar jelly, coffee, eggs.

Post workout Protein Shake w/ a frozen banana & a 1/8 C. of raw oats blended in.

Lunch: A big green salad w/ grilled balsalmic chicken. A little goat cheese mixed in & shredded carrots, & a light dressing.

Snack: Another protein source. Turkey burger, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, etc.

Dinner: Grilled/Baked protein source w/ a green veggie. Usually asapargus or zucchinni.

If I have to have a snack after dinner, it's green tea (decaf) & maybe a plain rice cake w/ natural peanut butter.

I have to admit, I'll sneak in a few Kashi crackers or a bite of 70% Lindt dark chocolate.
 
1fitgirl

Hello,

It's me again! Sorry to bother you but I have 1 more question. Have you change your routine to get ready for your vacation? I know Cathe mention that it would help if you lift heavier with higher reps, higher as in 12 or 15? I will try not to bug you again!

Lourdes
 
I didn't have to change my workouts too much since I usually lift heavier w/ 12-15 reps anyway. I have been doing about 4 sets of ea. exercise compared to 3 sets. Hope this helps.


Amanda
 
Hi -

One more thing to consider in your diet to get the "rippage":

Watch your sodium, big time!!! This can really make a difference as well.

If I try to eat foods lower in sodium, even after a couple of days, I can see more definition, esp. in my abs and upper body. Not an easy task, bec. I dearly love salt, but it does make a huge difference.

Take care, Lynn
 
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