cutting cycle diet

[kronik420]

so i've read that when your on a bulking cycle, during PCT you should keep your cals high or even increase them to maximize the amount of muscle that you retain..

what about cutting cycles? say test prop + winnie for 8 weeks (weeks 2-8 for the winny), and a 500 calorie deficit throughout the cycle.. when it comes time for PCT, would you stay at the 500 cal deficit? or increase to maintenance? or increase above maintenance (assuming you gained LBM aswell)?

my guess would be to increase cals to maintenance during PCT.. what you guys think?

[t-gunz]

PCT is made for recovery if you go on a calorie deficit whilst on PCT how are you mean to keep your gains?

the safest bet would be to maintenance cals till you recover as you suggested. some would even suggest a little higher..

others will chime in and give there experience

[Back In Black]

Don't forget your training will change during PCT too. No cardio and shorter, more intense lifting sessions so that, ultimately, you'll be burning less cals.

Personally I'd up about 500 cals (mostly from carbs if you are low carbing on cycle). Combine that with less training will have you at more than 500cals as t-guns suggests. You'll likely regain some fat so you can always aim to end at your cycle at a slightly lower bodyfat if you wish!

[kronik420]

ok thanks, no cardio for 4 weeks sounds good to me

[Bio-Active]

Run your cal deficit while on bro while your levels are high. On pct i would go back to maintenance or maybe a little higher and remember to adjust your training as well.

[kronik420]

Run your cal deficit while on bro while your levels are high. On pct i would go back to maintenance or maybe a little higher and remember to adjust your training as well.

thanks, thats the plan.