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Hey guys, Im new to the forums and to the Blueprint program and just have a couple questions for the members here who know the business. Im very determined to run the program to its max efficacy BUT i was wondering if it would be OK to take just today off from the gym and sort of refeed my body (basically a high cheat day) and begin my famine tomorrow without the week off from lifting/dieting. I dont wanna seem like im being impatient Im simply wondering if my results will be just as great without the week of cold turkey sedentary rest??

Im running Bioforge and EBOL as well but am planning to stop dosage today and for the 5 days of famine does my body need that week to cleanse itself of the ecdy or are the 5 days sufficient enough??

Thanks in advance for any helpful insight!

My advice: Take the week off. It'll only benefit you.

During this time, you're taking your average resting heart rate, reading and re-reading.. formulating your plan of attack. You'll have the benefit of more feedback here and more time to get your questions answered.

There may even be questions you have that you didn't originally ponder. Honestly, it'll only help. It seems some psychological and physical prep time is needed prior to undertaking the program.

I'll be reinforcing this more in 3.0. I DO appreciate your enthusiasm. Just suggest putting that into prep week, because it'll pay BIG dividends down the line...

I will second that recommendation. I hate taking time off from the gym....hate it. My first run I took the "week off" lightly, I had snuck in the gym a couple of times and did some running. We concluded that this was a major contibuting factor to my delayed traction. My strength really took its time coming back. The blueprint really makes you step back and look at the big picture. The gains you will make by week four will make you forget that you took a week off. Hard to forget the famine week, but if you do you will soon be reminded on your second run.
Good luck and welcome aboard

I took 4 or 5 days off and started my famine today. dont be in such a hurry to not eat:P

Ha ha.. some good advice here..

I really do appreciate the eagerness to start. And I understand, really do. But please do consider these words of wisdom from the vets. They've been there and are doing their best (as am I) to ensure you have a succesful run.

Again, support your decision either way and will do the absolute best for you that I can. Always...

During the week(s) off, what should my diet look like? Should I maintain a high protein intake so that the sudden absence of it during famine has more of a "shock and awe" effect? Or, should I start tapering off of protein so that my body can start thr "turn-over" ahead of time?

Also, I assume that the time off (I'm taking 2 weeks) is to induce the homeostasis phase. In this case, no gym work at all?

Thanks. Sorry for digging up an old thread.

No problem,

There should be no protein/diet alterations from the norm. Meaning whatever you've been doing... keep doing it. The week prior to famine though, take that off from training. Keep eating as per normal but do try to get a read on two things during this time:

1.) Your average daily waking heart rate
2.) Your daily caloric maintenance intake

Both will serve you well headed into Famine...