optimum amt of weights/cardio for Cutting

[TranscriptionFactor]

Trying to cut before first real bulker. Now that I am trying to cut I am very aware of all my fat, and 95% of it is on my torso - belly, back and chest fat. BF is 13.5% by a calculated estimate but it feels worse to me because I have a light boned frame and not a lot of muscle.
I have a lot of time right now so have been hitting gym 6-7 days/wk.
Doing: about 45 min of weights, medium-heavy, Every 3rd day body parts. Then I follow it with 45-60 min cardio, HR around 130-140's. Running or elliptical.

I don't want to get catabolic but want to lose fat ASAP.
Is this too much, or should I max out the cardio? I have good endurance and could do 2hr cardio no problem.
What's your best experience? Anyone not do cardio and just weights? Or the reverse?

Diet is high protein, low carb, calories about 70% of basal caloric intake.
Taking ECA plus extra caffeine.

Thanks.

[mkrulic]

I like to do my cardio in the morning in a carb depleted state. no carbs 6 hours before bed. all lean pro, eat lean pro when you wake up and do your cardio. the later that night do weight training. keep everything at an hour or less

[TranscriptionFactor]

Ok, thanks!

I've heard it said to do cardio in the AM on an empty stomach. Sh*t i am so not a morning person and hate pushing myself after I first get up, but I guess I have to go ahead and grow a pair.
http://forums.steroid.com/images/smi.../aaGreen22.gif

[mkrulic]

Ok, thanks!

I've heard it said to do cardio in the AM on an empty stomach. Sh*t i am so not a morning person and hate pushing myself after I first get up, but I guess I have to go ahead and grow a pair.
http://forums.steroid.com/images/smi.../aaGreen22.gif

It doesnt have to be an empty stomach. clean protien is good. your body will not use it for enegry.

[itraylor]

I am a lot like you in the sense of size I think. I have a small boned frame etc. I am currently 28, 6'0" 185 lbs. 18% body fat. When I was 18 I was 5.6% body fat and I can really see the fat on my stomach, back, chest like you mentioned. I used to do tons of cardio but I would suggest you look into the HIIT program. I just started and can see some progress already. I do mine on a treadmill:

4 min warmup at 5 mph. 1 min sprint at 10-12 mph. 1 min walk/jog 3.5 mph.; do the 1 min. sprint 1 min walk 8 times.

Just increase it or modify it for yourself and do it 2-3 days a week. It only takes 20 minutes and you will notice results within a week. Good luck.