A lil help losing some fat

**Squatman51** · 02-14-2006, 12:51 AM

I need a little help on cutting... i read the cutting sticky but 2000 calories is way to low for me i think... First off i'm 6'1 260. I have been taking in about 4500-5000 calores a day for a long time like a year and a half. How many calories do yall think i should get for cutting? I don't no what bf% i am but when i was around 215 for wrestling last year i had a six pack goin so if that gives you a better idea. I weighed 240 to start the season off also. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Squatman51** · 02-14-2006, 12:52 AM

also keep in mind im a powerlifter so keeping as much strength as possible is a must

**Squatman51** · 02-14-2006, 05:02 PM

ttt.

**xtinaunasty** · 02-14-2006, 06:09 PM

well, since you've been maintaining your weight (i assume) on 4500-5000 cals for a period of time. start by reducing that number by 500-1000 cals.

**Squatman51** · 02-14-2006, 08:45 PM

okay ill give it a try thanks

**chest6** · 02-15-2006, 01:38 AM

I would go at maintainance at the lowest since you powerlift.

**MarkyMark** · 02-16-2006, 06:00 PM

Powerlifters are usually carrying a bit more weight so what is your goal pal ... we'll start there..

You will have to give up something if your goals contradict each other..

markymark

**Squatman51** · 02-17-2006, 06:13 PM

well my main goal is stength, followed by size and mass, then being cut

I just wanted to cut off a little bodyfat with minimal strength loss.

So gradually cutting down on calories would probbly be best

**novastepp** · 02-17-2006, 08:15 PM

look at the workout forum stickies, and look at the article by Pinnacle, it's called various workout techniques i think...
now i know you are a power lifter, and you have experience but maybe training with a high intensity program for a few weeks would help out?
just my $.02