tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189114050423988268.post5204934192709876480..comments2019-07-17T00:15:48.945-07:00Comments on Mike's Low Carb/Paleo Musings: Lessons Learned from an Intentional PlateauMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731711473348812736noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189114050423988268.post-88004074322147521822012-07-14T04:22:41.208-07:002012-07-14T04:22:41.208-07:00I added a few older pictures of me to the About Me...I added a few older pictures of me to the <a href="http://evilgnome6.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" rel="nofollow">About Me</a> page. I've always been very camera shy so I don't have any that clearly show me at my worst but I think it shows a significant improvement.<br /><br />0.5 Kg per week is indeed an impressive rate and if I ever attempt a mass gain, I'll probably do it with white rice refeeds on lifting days. For now, I'm honestly still too frightened to attempt something so drastic. I'm not done leaning out, yet. :)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731711473348812736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189114050423988268.post-38556706583713188292012-07-13T19:35:22.565-07:002012-07-13T19:35:22.565-07:00Great read as always Mike. Do you have a "bef...Great read as always Mike. Do you have a "before" picture to compare to? <br /><br />I recently tried to gain weight for a period of a few months and I know what you mean about having to stuff yourself. For me, it was seemingly impossible to eat enough Fat & Protein to gain weight. Knowing how Carbohydrates drive Insulin and the Anabolic effects of Insulin, I resorted to eating huge amounts of White rice, basically every 2 or 3 hours throughout the day. During that time I gained a bit of Fat along with big increases in Strength. In my opinion, the most important factor was the Rate at which I aimed to gain weight (not exceeding 0.5kg per week). I imagine a slower rate would lead to less Fat accumulation, but also slower increases in Strength.aelephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337430274390797972noreply@blogger.com