Double Deuce of Diabetes Bullsh*t....

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Pissed off at the "advice" propagated by the officials, generally runs along the lines eat plenty of carbs multiple times a day.

Several things wrong with this, namely the body is f**ked if you are in a state where you can no longer use insulin correctly, so throwing more insulin spiking objects at the body is really stupid, basically with type II diabetes you've eaten yourself into a pit of resistance, where the receptors no longer respond to the same amount of insulin, therefore a greater amount needs to be released to deal with the same problem, after a while the pancreas will get worn out and start to struggle to produce anoth to cover the influx of calories, and start to fail.  This is where type 2 goes from oral tablets to aid glucose transport, to needing insulin to be injected.

I myself was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, around 19-20 Weeks ago, and on the day went to a very strict diet of tins of tuna around 4-6 tins a day for 4 days (was blending them and drinking after the 1st day, couldn't stand the taste) then added a main meal consisting of cheap fatty cut of meat (chicken wings generally) around a 1kg or so. And swapped tuna for whey protein (much cheaper, and alot safer lower chance of ingesting heavy metals). Also I forgo the prescribed medication (the side affects were too extreme).

F**k Tuna Gimmie Whey....

Within a week I had managed my diabetes, so much so that my blood sugar results when from over 7 to 5.4 mmol/L. Which is a massive improvement.

I became this way from a on again off again bulk cycle that lasted for over 5 years (mainly on again), Using the GOMAD (gallon of milk a day) diet, which coupled with heavy powerlifting allowed me to go from 90kg to 122.5kg (with some floppy bitch-tits for the bargain) and a squat of 120kg -> 230kg; bench 90kg->152.5kg; Deadlift 200kg ->265kg (all drug free and raw).

Mmmmm.......OT "f***king" T

Can not recommend the GOMAD diet as I could have probably added all the lean mass I did, but without the fat and health problems, had I just eaten normally (with a little extra protein).
I still have slight gynocmasitic-bitch-tit-i-tis from this milk excess, even at a 12% body fat (makes me look fatter than I am, at least from the front).

I only cut my weight during this period for skiing trips that happened once a year, except this last year. Also what probably instigated this affliction was the massive amount of alcohol I used to drink (even I think it was excessive and I'm Irish-English).
So within this 19-20 weeks I took my bodyweight from 117.7kg to 107.4kg and a body fat percent of around 18-20% to 11%.
In the last week I have gained some weight due to being able to squat heavy again (legs regrowing), I have had gout and a slightly messed up disc in my lumbar, in the past 19 weeks or so, preventing proper training.

My present weight is 109.5kg BF%=12% (not surprising for me as I ate a sh*tload of junk food yesterday) gives me a lean bodyweight of around 95kg.

By the way I check my body fat percent on the incredible website scoobysworkshop.com (click to follow link), and calipers (got mine from Idass, works well, accurate to 0.05mm).

Not This Scooby....

And as I have not really been going much lower in body fat for a while, I will alter my diet to accelerate the loss.  At the moment I will probably create a plan using the principles of the "Apex Predator Diet" as written by Jamie Lewis' which can be found on his always entertaining and thought provoking, if not sometimes revolting blog = chaosandpain.blogspot.co.uk (warning this site is not suitable for work or kids). He himself is incredibly lean and fantastically strong.

Practices What He Preaches....

Source - http://chaosandpain.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/predator-diet-in-glorious-detail-part-1.html

I've kinda lost the plot here, but anyway....

In conclusion...

DO WHATEVER THE F**K YOU WANNA DO (quote - twinmuscleworkout - hodge twins)


But I would look into the positive results regarding reduce carbohydrate diets for the management of diabetes. Here is one such clinical trial that shows some promise towards this form of dieting =
- PDF of 2005 study


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Coming soon......

My Diet plan to take my body fat from 12% to ~8% while increasing strength. Also if it is possible to eat well as a student while using the Apex Predator Diet.

Anyway gonna go train...

5/3/1 for next 4 months leading up to a meet...

For the next 4 months I will be running the 5/3/1 plan, starting very light on all lifts, and using the assistance/supplementary plan, as shown in the new edition of Jim Wendler's book.

If next month goes very well I might change my training to allow for a competition at the end of the following month.

A bit of information about myself =
recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, due to constantly trying to keep my weight up at 18-19st (~260lbs), I suspect it was also brought on by years of the GOMAD method of diet.  As such in 4 months or so, I have reduced my bodyweight from 118kg to 107.6kg (as of today), and reducing my bodyfat % from an estimated 18-20% to a measured 12%.
So I am looking to reduce my body fat further to allow myself to compete in the 105kg class, which is a bit light for a 6'2.5" man, but whatever.
Life time drug free lifter, with a ton of injuries.

Injury list, which might affect the outcome of this experiment =
(from top to bottom)
1) Neck - reduced motion, and occasional recurrence of whiplash symptoms - due to car accident

2) Shoulders - dislocated/subluxation of both shoulders when younger, occasional pain

3)  Elbow - Right joint, unsure... occasional pain that prevents full lockout, feels better after very heavy partial movements? Caused by locking out too strongly while reverse benching.

4)  Right Hand - Crushed ~5 years ago while doing bottom position squats and a wide grip, had 185kg on bar-it slipped-falling 2 ft or so-crushing my hand (on thumb muscle part) between bar and scaffold power rack (home-made),  no broken bones (unsure how). Still have weakness gripping

5) Scapular - tore right muscle between scapular and spine ~10 years ago, very hard for me to hold retracted position (ie for bench/squat) caused right shoulder to droop sometimes. Mostly scar tissue, I imagine.

6) Left Rib - Tore or dislocated rib while squatting with my belt too loose, it rode up and caught something, causing a loud pop, and a intense amount of pain took 2 months to be able to get back to strength.

7) Lower Back -  Multitude of injury's - most recent strain to muscle or slight disc problem, unsure, loud pop and for months any squat over 100kg caused almost blackouts every time, still not back to form.  I think it stemmed from very bad form during a deficit deadlift attempt when for 240kg and due to tight muscles (been studying 10-16 hours a day for two weeks barely moving) and my whole back rounded, and pulled something.

Recurring pain in right lower hip/lower back region due to bad skiing accident ~4 years ago, skiing at ~30-40miles an hour, ski bindings set way too light (idiots always do this unless you insist that you are an expert), the skis came off then I fell with all my weight (105kg at time) and speed on the bindings of one ski and on the small of my back.

8) Hip - During squat right hip popped - 2-3months ago, still sore, feels congested not sure how it will affect the squat frequency

9) Right Knee - Tore medial ligament on inside part of right knee, ~ 6yrs ago, falling off a wall. Still have pain and instability.

10) Ankles - Tore tendons/ligaments in both feet, causes instability and reduce mobility in some motions.

11) Feet - Recently have developed recurring gout in right foot/big toe, 1st case was the most excruciation pain I have ever experience, for 2 months straight.

Of course I have had other injuries such as muscle strain, tears etc but they have healed with no appreciable pain now.

So as you can see I am in tip top condition.......


Goals =

Compete in meet for first time in approx. 1-2 years.
I will go for realistic attempts, as squat is a bit fucked right now.  Bench is a bit weaker due to weight loss. Deads are strong though.


Lifts                   Now             2nd or 3rd Attempt
Squat               ~200-210kg    220-230kg (prob 240kg as will reclaim strength quickly)
Bench                145-150kg     155-160kg
Dead                ~275kg raw    295-300kg raw (with belt)
Press               ~85-90kg        100kg

Of course I will update this nearer the meet.