DragonMama829 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I have completed 6 weeks on the Whole30 Plan. I have lost 15 pounds, I sleep great, and I have plenty of energy for daily activities - except for working out. I do CrossFit 3 times a week and Bikram Yoga a couple times too. I have noticed that while my cardio is about the same as before, my strength is not. I cannot lift as heavy as I used to. I have tried the prescribed pre-post-workout advice, and I do eat starchy veggies daily along with greens, proteins, and fats. When I track % of Calories in a typical day it breaks down as roughly 30% Carbs, 30% Protein, 40% Fat. Does that sound right? I'm not sure where to go from here. Clearly the plan is working, but I'm still waiting for the tiger blood to kick in at the gym. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted February 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2016 We don't have those kinds of numbers for you, all we have is the meal template. If you post a couple of days' worth of typical food (including approximate portion sizes), water intake, exercise, and sleep, someone may be able to give you some tips to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted February 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2016 I got a lot stronger in the CrossFit gym while eating Whole30. Your strength being down is strange. I wonder if it has something to do with your losing at a rate of 2.5 pounds per week. I lost weight at a rate of 2 pounds per month. Maybe you lost muscle as well as fat? I don't know, but weight lifters appreciate that they can be on a bulking/strengthening program OR they can be on a cutting/fat loss program and it is not possible for an experienced lifter to do both at the same time. Like Shannon said, tell us what you have been eating for a few days and maybe we can help with ideas about whether you are eating enough to sustain strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 To me it certainly sounds like a muscle issue. Your muscles need enough nutrients to stay strong, including not just protein but vitamins and minerals too. I can tell now when I'm not eating enough as I feel a bit weak in the muscle department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You weren't eating enough food to support your exercise. You likely need to eat at the higher end of the meal template ... so when you see 1-2 palms of protein, 1-2 thumbs of fat, etc., you should be closer to 2 than 1. And depending on when your CF workouts are, make the post meal an actual meal instead of a mini one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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