Sunil Nair
Level 3 Valued Member
Alright, folks... I've scoured the internet and besides Ori Hofmelker's books, the SF forum seems to be the next best resources for WD-related questions. Most importantly, I'm hoping to get some specific advice since most of us are strength athletes.
My primary focus is Powerlifting and I have been struggling with weight management though I can lose and gain weight at will. Just that I think I need the right template. So far, WD seems to be the best strategy but I'm apprehensive of sabotaging gains that I've had so far (in relation to my progress in each of the lifts). Reason: following a WD even for a couple of days makes me feel lighter (and somewhat weaker and less stronger, though that just might be mental) and the weights all of a sudden gets heavier.
I'm at the end of my 12-week cycle for all the lifts and thought of introducing WD now so that I could build up my strength as I progress with my diet for the days to come. And while I'm at it, I was wondering if there's anything specific you can recommend while following the WD.
I lift early mornings and usually have 30g of carbs with BCAAs with caffeine as my pre-workout. A recovery meal post workout. And then a couple of scoops of whey every three to four hours (400g of yogurt for lunch, without fail ;-)) until my big feast.
Any other (better) recommendations?
My focus is to build my lifts up while losing some fat (as I'm hovering around 20% body fat, which isn't healthy. Aiming for a 14-15% mark) without going crazy with what I eat and what I don't (though I track everything I eat judiciously, haven't missed a day in the past 18 months)!
Thank you folks!
My primary focus is Powerlifting and I have been struggling with weight management though I can lose and gain weight at will. Just that I think I need the right template. So far, WD seems to be the best strategy but I'm apprehensive of sabotaging gains that I've had so far (in relation to my progress in each of the lifts). Reason: following a WD even for a couple of days makes me feel lighter (and somewhat weaker and less stronger, though that just might be mental) and the weights all of a sudden gets heavier.
I'm at the end of my 12-week cycle for all the lifts and thought of introducing WD now so that I could build up my strength as I progress with my diet for the days to come. And while I'm at it, I was wondering if there's anything specific you can recommend while following the WD.
I lift early mornings and usually have 30g of carbs with BCAAs with caffeine as my pre-workout. A recovery meal post workout. And then a couple of scoops of whey every three to four hours (400g of yogurt for lunch, without fail ;-)) until my big feast.
Any other (better) recommendations?
My focus is to build my lifts up while losing some fat (as I'm hovering around 20% body fat, which isn't healthy. Aiming for a 14-15% mark) without going crazy with what I eat and what I don't (though I track everything I eat judiciously, haven't missed a day in the past 18 months)!
Thank you folks!