I hit 200 lbs about a year ago and have not been able to get any leaner. I would like to get in the 8% BF range and hold it for running efficiency and because it looks really good. They say every pound you take off is a minute off your marathon. I figure I have about 10 lbs I can drop and that should get me near 3:10. So. I am back on a lean, protien centric diet. I have been looking for something simple that I could experiment with and last week I tripped on the new "Four Hour Body" book. Tim has developed a very simple "slow carb" diet that is basically just protiens, veggies and beans six days a week and then a full on Bacchus level cheat day.
Sheri is doing it too. I will check in in two weeks and see if it has unlocked my frustrating plateau.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI would be really interested in hearing how this is working out for you. I'm considering starting a slow carb plan myself whilst I am on my way back from a few IT band problems, however I'm a little worried how the relatively low carb levels will affect my running when I start up again.
Cheers!
Robbie