Hey guys,
I'm starting my second BP run. I'm on day 5 of famine, my resting heart rate was only up 4 bpm this morning. I just tested my urine with Multistix after my workout and it's showing only a trace of protein excretion. I haven't tested it each day, so this measurement is all I have to go by. I did test my urine on day 4 or 5 of my first famine and had no protein excretion show that time either. Any idea what's going on? Are my Multistix faulty? Should I add an extra day of famine?
I appreciate any help you can give me...
Day 5 of Famine - Multistix/Heart Rate
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I finished day 5 of famine yesterday. My HR this morning was exactly the same as the morning of day 1. I lost 5 lbs over that days so I'm pretty sure I got the diet right. My multistix showed protein to be between trace and the next interval. I guess this is the 4th BP cycle I've done and I don't usually excrete much urine on day 5.
You're correct. Don't sweat the heart rate, as it's but ONE diagnostic measure we use. The 1lb/day weight loss is the norm, and a great sign you've delivered the goods.mind_architect wrote:I finished day 5 of famine yesterday. My HR this morning was exactly the same as the morning of day 1. I lost 5 lbs over that days so I'm pretty sure I got the diet right. My multistix showed protein to be between trace and the next interval. I guess this is the 4th BP cycle I've done and I don't usually excrete much urine on day 5.
The hard part then, is OVER! GREAT work!!!
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Every time I have gone through famine, I have felt the effects (soreness, lethargy but difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, NO motivation to lift (or do much else), etc.) Something to consider in the future is incorporating fasts. I used two fast days during my last famine and let me tell you that there is absolutely no doubt when you are over-trained using that method.
If you have only done two workouts and aren't experiencing any of the listed symptoms, I would do the third workout.
BTW, welcome. I am a fellow Southeast Texan (Silsbee). This week is the end of my 5th BP 3.0 feast geared toward cutting.
I've posted some pics of my progress here:
https://bodybuildingsupplements.com/phpB ... 7085#27085
If you have only done two workouts and aren't experiencing any of the listed symptoms, I would do the third workout.
BTW, welcome. I am a fellow Southeast Texan (Silsbee). This week is the end of my 5th BP 3.0 feast geared toward cutting.
I've posted some pics of my progress here:
https://bodybuildingsupplements.com/phpB ... 7085#27085
This is somewhat instinctive, but the answer given by Thicketman was spot on. Thanks for the assist, brother...capnleux wrote:Whatabout the 50% of people not needing to train on that fifth day? How do they know whether to train or not?
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Always here for you guys, if you need to bounce something off me. Remember though, if in doubt - SKIP workout #3 and just finish out Famine's diet...
Most everyone is usually quite pleased, come the end of Feast!