RFL (Rapid Fat Loss) Recap

[OzDamo]

RFL RECAP

OUTCOMES
1. 107.4kg to 99.1kg in 16 Days
2. 3x5x150kg to 3x5x130kg Squat (went backwards big time here)
3. 99.1kg to 100.6kg regained in a few days due to refeeding with carbs
4. Can now track macros with precision
5. Much more knowledgeable about food consumption
6. Many people noticed a big change in my appearance
7. Several people are now taking my training advice due to the success
8. Went from TIGHT 38" jeans to a comfortable 36"
9. Those big thighs ARE NOT all muscle

After is was all said and done I lost 8.3kg in 16 days. Trying to train was a joke. It's just impossible due to lack of energy. This diet was designed for body builders and not strength training. The high intensity is near on impossible to maintain. I put about 1.5kg back on once eating carbs again as you do retain a bit more water. I am also regaining my strength pretty fast and should be squatting 3x5x150kg again in about 2 weeks. (4 weeks total of retraining)

So this means it will of taken me about 6 weeks total to loose 7kg and the cycle back up the strength to previous levels, so would seem like a lot of effort for approx 1kg per week weight loss.

BUT........I have gained the invaluable ability to track my macros with precision, and that has made a huge difference to my eating habits. In 6 months time I will be much better off for my efforts and new found knowledge than if I'd never done this diet. Even though RFL is a short sighted instant results diet, I knew I was doing this to kick start a longer term positive change. I'm now smashing away about 3500 cals, but not going to maccas every day etc and eating better quality food. Skinless chicken breast is my new best friend. I think I was easily over 5000cals per day previously. I now KNOW EXACTLY what that burger or bag of doritos will mean to me.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

A bag of Doritos means everything to me. Everything.

[sappbe]

I've done RFL, twice (loves me some wings & beer, what can I say). My experiences have taught me 2 things that I apparently had to learn the hard way. One: it does work, I got results not unlike yourself. Two: your lifts will take a shit, particularly squats. Bonus third lesson for me was i will gain it back (see wings & beer). Next time I feel compelled to cut fat, I'm taking Jordan's advice; I would be squatting over 400 now if I didn't piss around with stupid get thin fast schemes that make you weak.

[Erok]

Doritos! Yes! I haven't had any since 'cleaning up' my diet. Are we for Taco flavor? Cool Ranch? Any thoughts on the new silly flavors?

Sorry for the thread hijack - been waiting all week for tonight's cheat meal, and my tummy's feeling The Itch.

[Mike C]

I've done this and so has tom n. It's really not that hard to train at ~1k a day. It's not easy. But not that hard. I went from 175 to 155 in 6 weeks doing RFL the last 2-4 weeks. I can't remember exactly. Didn't lose a ton of strength either.

[OzDamo]

A bag of Doritos means everything to me. Everything.

On RFL a bag on cheat day would take you to a whole new level of euphoria.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Doritos! Yes! I haven't had any since 'cleaning up' my diet. Are we for Taco flavor? Cool Ranch? Any thoughts on the new silly flavors?

Sorry for the thread hijack - been waiting all week for tonight's cheat meal, and my tummy's feeling The Itch.

Original flavor in Red Bag. Cool Ranch ok. Pizza, Taco etc all suck

[TwoFours]

Original flavor in Red Bag. Cool Ranch ok. Pizza, Taco etc all suck

Spicy Sweet Chili (purple bag) = greatest ever.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Spicy Sweet Chili (purple bag) = greatest ever.

You are hereby banished from my forum.

[slinkyfit]

Good ole Lyle released a new version of RFL.. EXTREME! RFL. 4 day program.