Wed, Jul-30-03, 03:40
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Posts: 27
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 187/168/???
BF:
Progress:
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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a problem (to the weightlifters)
Nearly 2 months into Atkins, my strength has been deminishing steadily since the first week.
Before, I had maxed (bench press) about 225 lbs, easily doing reps of 185 lbs. Now I have trouble even benching 165. According to trainers/weightlifters, lowcarbing diminishes energy/strength to the point of hindering lifting. I had expected this to pass eventually, but two months in, things don't look good. Since lifting involves exerting a lot of strength and much effort, I'm beginning to think I need to add way more carbs than I'm ingesting.
I'd like to know how others have reacted.
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