Cycle 2, trying to cut with little success

[MiZongMaster]

A little background. This is my second cycle, test cyp 500mg a week. I am also taking ldex .25 eod. I am currently on week for. I am trying to cut, but can't seem to drop the weight.

Age: 26
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 215lbs
Years Training: 7
BF%: 15%

I sprained my lower back about a year ago and got out of the swing of things.. Have been able to workout consistently since last December.

My goals on this cycle are to cut.

Now, I am currently on week 4 of my cycle, and I started the Dave Palumbo keto diet about a week ago. For some reason the scale isn't moving, up or down. I have uped my cardio, 45-60 minutes on non workout days, and 30 min after my workouts on workout days. I do cardio every day. I am doing a 4 day split:

Mon: Chest/Tri
Wed: Back/Bi
Fri: Shoulders
Sat: Legs

My diet is basically a cut and paste of his suggested diet plan, although I cut the calories a bit:

Cal Protein Fat Carbs Description

Meal 1 326 34 20 2.1 5 Whole Omega 3 Eggs, 1/2 cup Egg Whites
Meal 2 450 50 28 0 Whey protein shake, 2tbsp Almond oil
Meal 3 515 51 33 0 6oz Chicken (or other lean meat), 2tbsp Walnut oil
Meal 4 455 50 28 0 Whey protein shake, 2tbsp fish oil
Meal 5 521 47 34 6 6oz steak, 1 cup broccoli
Meal 6 450 50 28 0 Whey protein shake, 2tbsp Almond oil
2717 282 171 8.1


I have done Keto diets before, but never on cycle. I am registering on ketostix, so I seem to be in ketosis. However, I do see myself becoming leaner, but it is also possible that the test is just making me harder and more pumped giving me the illusion of being leaner. I have clen/t3 on hand, but want to make sure I am doing everything right before I throw them into the mix.

Anyone with experience with doing keto on cycle have any suggestions?

[baddgsx]

i just came off the keto diet and started the 40/40/20 and a cycle of test and deca. I read and was told that the ckd is better for cutting. carbs is needed when bulking up. Just eat lean protein , good fats and good carbs and you should get a lean bulk. Its slower depending on your calorie intake. Do alittle more calories as fuel and up the cardio on your none training days and youll be golden.

[MiZongMaster]

Well I don't want to bulk, I am just using the test so I can go calorie deficient (about 500 under TDEE) and do a keto without becoming very catabolic. My main goal is to shed, and I would much rather see the scale go in the opposite direction, =D.. Now, I probably should up the cardio on non workout days. Should I extend my cardio session, or do two? One in the evening, one in the morning?

[calgarian]

did u mention what cycle u r on? test ? how much per week? cause when u r on cycle u cant measure the correct weight cause of water retention wait till u finish the cycle and u should be able to see the damn thing move...i have been there, be patient.

[russiandave]

Have patience. Week four is just when the test is kicking in and just because the scale isn't moving doesn't mean u aren't losing fat. Remember core fat is the last to go. Takepictures every week or so so it's easier for u to see the results.

[MiZongMaster]

Thanks.. I figured I was just being impatient but I wanted to throw it out there.. I will take pics and keep an eye on things.