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Since tomorrow is my first series phase of cutting, I've put together a diet to go by tonight.

Low in calories, I know, but it's hard for me to lose weight and I'm just wanting to hurry up and get this weight off as fast as possible so I can return to bulking and reach my genetic potential.

Meal 1: Pre-workout:
1 scoop of whey in water

Meal 2: Post-workout:
grilled chicken, broccoli

Meal 3: Lunch
tuna with light mayo, peanuts

Meal 4: Snack
grilled chicken, fruit

Meal 5: Dinner:
1 scoop of whey in water

Pre-workout is also pre-cardio, I take the shake upon wakening, wait about 30 minutes then lift weights and immediately following is about 10 minutes of HIIT. 45 second slog jog and 15 second sprints (the whole thing goes from flat to uphill and continuously changes).

I'm now on a three day full body routine for the time being, first time I've done full body in a while. On my off days the only exception is abs in the morning and cardio following that, nothing different.

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Consultant

Are you cutting out all carbs? I don't think I'd be able to survive on that.

You need to specify the portion sizes that you're eating for each meal. From the looks of it, you need to add in more fats.

Are your strength levels still good? I mean were you eating no carbs prior to cutting?

vdk_au


Are you cutting out all carbs? I don't think I'd be able to survive on that.

You need to specify the portion sizes that you're eating for each meal. From the looks of it, you need to add in more fats.

Are your strength levels still good? I mean were you eating no carbs prior to cutting?

I went high carb up until about a month and a half ago, then I've been gradually decreasing the carbs. I'm at about 185lbs right now from 192lbs.

The size of the meal varies, usually a pack of peanuts, one can of tuna, one stick of broccoli, about 5oz of chicken, I eat lettuce until I feel near full.

Trust me, this is going to be a horrible 12-16 weeks of no carbs, but I've got to do it in order to lose this fat as quickly as possible. I'm just ready to get back to bulking and put 3 plates on the bar and start working out with it. It's difficult for me to lose weight, it used to be difficult for me to gain it but I guess I reversed my metabolism when I bulked for 80lbs.

Strength gains are actually about the same, maybe a little better.

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Consultant

I did do a cut last cycle for about 8 weeks, and I lost like 3kg. I cut out some carbs, but I think the main reason I lost so much was I cut out alot of junk food, and some days I skipped a meal so in essence I cut out alot of food. At the same time, I lost alot of strength.

I would recommend probably not drastically reducing your carbs/calories. You'll probably be losing alot of strength. Much better to do it slower, but then again it's your choice.

Good luck!

Thanks.

I'm going to get it over with quickly, if I lose strength I'll gain it back most likely pretty quickly when I go back to bulking.

I never ate a lot during my bulk anyway, 2,000 calories on a good day. So it's not much of a significant drop anyway.

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vdk_au


I did do a cut last cycle for about 8 weeks, and I lost like 3kg. I cut out some carbs, but I think the main reason I lost so much was I cut out alot of junk food, and some days I skipped a meal so in essence I cut out alot of food. At the same time, I lost alot of strength.

I would recommend probably not drastically reducing your carbs/calories. You'll probably be losing alot of strength. Much better to do it slower, but then again it's your choice.

Good luck!

Low carbs does not mean that u will lose strength. As long as u don't fall into the lower weight and high rep fallacy then u should be fine. lift heavy weights when u cut and u should not loose a ton of strength.

i have gotten quite a bit stronger during my cut

Current: 19, 5'11", 190@7%

bench:305 squat:370(atg) deadlift:475
Goals: 4plate squat, 5plate dead

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MVP


Since tomorrow is my first series phase of cutting, I've put together a diet to go by tonight.

Low in calories, I know, but it's hard for me to lose weight and I'm just wanting to hurry up and get this weight off as fast as possible so I can return to bulking and reach my genetic potential.

Meal 1: Pre-workout:
Eggs and oatmeal
Meal 2: Post-workout: 
2 scoops of whey
1 piece of fruit

Meal 3: Lunch
tuna with salt and pepper, peanuts

Meal 4: Snack
grilled chicken, veggies

Meal 5: Dinner:
1 scoop of whey in water

Pre-workout is also pre-cardio, I take the shake upon wakening, wait about 30 minutes then lift weights and immediately following is about 10 minutes of HIIT. 45 second slog jog and 15 second sprints (the whole thing goes from flat to uphill and continuously changes).

I'm now on a three day full body routine for the time being, first time I've done full body in a while. On my off days the only exception is abs in the morning and cardio following that, nothing different.

 
I made some suggestions in bold.  Carbs around the workout.  Whey immediately after the workout.  I recommend whole foods pre-workout.  Low carb for the rest of the day, replaced fruit with veggies for meal 4.

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Good idea, thanks bri.

Daniel265


Low carbs does not mean that u will lose strength. As long as u don't fall into the lower weight and high rep fallacy then u should be fine. lift heavy weights when u cut and u should not loose a ton of strength.

i have gotten quite a bit stronger during my cut

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