Q&A with Chris "The Technician" Aceto, master guru

**GetLean** · 03-22-2010, 10:11 PM

Chris from your experience what would you recommend best for someone inexperienced in dieting and has a higher bf% upwards of 25%. Carb Cycling? Keto? Nutrient Timing?

**jamwithtupac** · 03-23-2010, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Chris Aceto

you are hardcore!!!! I love it. No does not matter that HR gets up there to 160. People think "My God if it gets too high I will lose muscle" Thats just rediculous

Hi, ye defo working, dropped 2 lbs so far from doing the higher intensity cardio after stalling for 2 weeks or so!! and still strong in gym..

Just wondering in your opinion, how much carbs is needed to replenish muscle glycogen, my carb levels are low right now, and I normally refeed once a week to replenish glycogen which works well for me, I think better than have 2 higher days in the week......... so jsut wish to refeed once a week with cleanish white refined carbs eg white rice, white breads, muffins, jaffa cakes, pizza, ............................

I know you may prefer two higher days in the week but I just get bloated from it.....Im going by feel, as long as im losing weight then i stick to what I do..... been dieting for 4 months now and getting into final stages

been trying to find any science studies on metabolism slowdown etc, but I dont think I got any as fat loss is really high right now, maybe due to the higher intensity cardio.. think I needed it, i did the rowing machine after gym workout and my training partners were huffing and puffy and I found it easy

**Chris Aceto** · 03-23-2010, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by GetLean

Chris from your experience what would you recommend best for someone inexperienced in dieting and has a higher bf% upwards of 25%. Carb Cycling? Keto? Nutrient Timing?

Havy cardio (an hour a day) until body fat comes to say 15%. I would start with a low carb diet ..less then 125 grams a day

As you reach 15-16% you can add more carbs 2 days a week and lower the cardio down.

Also recomend Nordrenalean every day to burn more calories.

see it here

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**diamonddelts** · 03-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Chris, i want your opinion.

im 7 weeks out and im constantly losing like 1.5 - 2 pounds a week.

cardio 1 hour in the morning and 30mins after the weights.

im on 140 carbs a day, no high days, no cheats, nothing.

i feel pretty good.. and i dont have any cravings BUT i feel im a bit behind schedule. maybe a week or so, but im close to my contest weight. 5 kilos maybe.

Should i lower the carbs a bit more?

**Dre23** · 03-23-2010, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Chris Aceto

Havy cardio (an hour a day) until body fat comes to say 15%. I would start with a low carb diet ..less then 125 grams a day

As you reach 15-16% you can add more carbs 2 days a week and lower the cardio down.

Chris,
When you say "heavy" cardio in this instance, how intense should it be over this hr time period?

Am I just trying to get my heart rate up, or do you want me doing battle with Lance Armstrong??

**lilarnold** · 03-23-2010, 11:26 AM

did i do something wrong here?

**BIG AL WILLIAMS** · 03-23-2010, 11:59 AM

Chris,
I tried KreoxiPump for the first time yesterday while on a keto diet and my god what a pump!The energy and focus was fantastic but the pumps were insane.Just training on extremely low carbs the pumps were so incredible I could only manage on some exercises 1 or 2 sets instead of 4 or 5.Fantastic product and I highly recommended it for anyone running on a keto diet!

**jamwithtupac** · 03-23-2010, 12:12 PM

chris, i went through your championship bodybuilding guide but it didnt help me answer this Q.

Im on 100gram carbs now, so i have 40gram after morning cardio, then do i take 20gram pre workout weights, 40gram after weights ok?

i think i read u said that taking no carbs before workout will burn more fat, then just take more carbs after workout

**Chris Aceto** · 03-23-2010, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by jamwithtupac

Hi, ye defo working, dropped 2 lbs so far from doing the higher intensity cardio after stalling for 2 weeks or so!! and still strong in gym..

Just wondering in your opinion, how much carbs is needed to replenish muscle glycogen, my carb levels are low right now, and I normally refeed once a week to replenish glycogen which works well for me, I think better than have 2 higher days in the week......... so jsut wish to refeed once a week with cleanish white refined carbs eg white rice, white breads, muffins, jaffa cakes, pizza, ............................

I know you may prefer two higher days in the week but I just get bloated from it.....Im going by feel, as long as im losing weight then i stick to what I do..... been dieting for 4 months now and getting into final stages

been trying to find any science studies on metabolism slowdown etc, but I dont think I got any as fat loss is really high right now, maybe due to the higher intensity cardio.. think I needed it, i did the rowing machine after gym workout and my training partners were huffing and puffy and I found it easy

I dont know how many carbs it takes to replenish your own glycogen levels. However, I would say, its a good idea to take the refeed (ie higher carbs) whenever you think you are NOT getting leaner from low carbs.

**Chris Aceto** · 03-23-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by diamonddelts

Chris, i want your opinion.

im 7 weeks out and im constantly losing like 1.5 - 2 pounds a week.

cardio 1 hour in the morning and 30mins after the weights.

im on 140 carbs a day, no high days, no cheats, nothing.

i feel pretty good.. and i dont have any cravings BUT i feel im a bit behind schedule. maybe a week or so, but im close to my contest weight. 5 kilos maybe.

Should i lower the carbs a bit more?

No I dont think so If you are losing at that rate I just think if you go down more on carbs you will just look wiped out. Flat with no more cut sthen had you stayed right here where you are

**Chris Aceto** · 03-23-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by dre23

Chris,
When you say "heavy" cardio in this instance, how intense should it be over this hr time period?

Am I just trying to get my heart rate up, or do you want me doing battle with Lance Armstrong??

75 % of heart rate

**Chris Aceto** · 03-23-2010, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by BIG AL WILLIAMS

Chris,
I tried KreoxiPump for the first time yesterday while on a keto diet and my god what a pump!The energy and focus was fantastic but the pumps were insane.Just training on extremely low carbs the pumps were so incredible I could only manage on some exercises 1 or 2 sets instead of 4 or 5.Fantastic product and I highly recommended it for anyone running on a keto diet!

Thats great and the kind of feedback I get with KreOxipump

**FloridaMuscle** · 03-23-2010, 05:38 PM

Chris, This past Saturday I had my high carb day (325c) and the next day I lost half a pound. I then went back to my lower carb day (240) and my weight jumped back up half a pound. And, it's remained at this weight for 3 days following. This has never happened to me before (losing after a high carb day). What would make this happen? Thanks!

**jamwithtupac** · 03-23-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Aceto

I dont know how many carbs it takes to replenish your own glycogen levels. However, I would say, its a good idea to take the refeed (ie higher carbs) whenever you think you are NOT getting leaner from low carbs.

cool ill stick to once a week refeed, i aint clean for 3 weeks straight with only 1 higher day once a week, didnt lose weight, then had a dirty refeed, and lost weight! its wierd how that works!!