Good enough for Cutting?

**Liftnainez** · 07-16-2006, 01:15 AM

Sup fellas..I have been on a Lean Bulk for the passed month. I am thinking to continue it for another week or so and then cut for 4-5 weeks after that..I have been pretty strict.. I gained 4 lbs and dropped some BF in the process. You can see my abs w/o flexing. (not perfect but they are there) Im guessing I am @ 10%.. Its weird Im still eating 4000 cals a day but getting a bit more defined (could be the VAR, the CLEAN diet, or the A.M cardio 4-5 times a week) Whatever it is something is going on.. Anyway would it be ok to switch to a cutting diet for my last 5 weeks? I had in mind something like this:

Meal 1:
8 egg whites
1 cup of oatmeal
Pro: (55) – Carbs: (40) – Fat (5)

Meal 2:
1.5 cans of tuna
1.5 tbsp of flax oil
1 cup of vegetables
Pro: (50) – Carbs: (0) - Fat: (25)

Meal 3:
8 oz chicken
½ of sweet potato
OR
½ cup of rice
1 cup of vegetables
Pro: (55) – Carbs: (25) – Fat: (5)

TRAIN

Meal 4: (PWO)
Protein shake w/ ¾ cup dextrose
Pro: (50) – Carbs: (65) – Fat: (0)

Meal 5: (PPWO)
8-10 oz lean steak
OR
8-10 oz chicken
½ cup rice
1 cup vegetables
Pro: (60) – Carbs: (25) – Fat: (5)

Meal 6:
Protein Shake
2 tbsp flax
OR
6-8 oz of salmon
1 cup of vegetables
Pro: (50) – Carbs: (0) - Fat: (25)

Total Cals: 2550

What are your opinions on this? What MUST be changed? What MUST be added? Any meals to switch around? Any advice/tips? Let it out fellas!
Thanks alot- much appreciation

**IBdmfkr** · 07-16-2006, 01:20 AM

I think you're getting too much fat and not enough protein. I'd drop the fat to 40-50g/day max and up the protein to around 350-375. I'll check back when I have more time to critique meals.. I'm not a big fan of spliting Fat/carbs but everyone responds differently, so you'd want to try both for a while and see which worked better for you.

Btw, 1cup oats = 54 carbs

**Liftnainez** · 07-16-2006, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by IBdmfkr

I think you're getting too much fat and not enough protein. I'd drop the fat to 40-50g/day max and up the protein to around 350-375. I'll check back when I have more time to critique meals.. I'm not a big fan of spliting Fat/carbs but everyone responds differently, so you'd want to try both for a while and see which worked better for you.

Btw, 1cup oats = 54 carbs

sup bro.. thanks for the advice.. I will change it up a bit.. Yea I want to see how I respond to different diets.. I also want to try the CUTTING diet that you outlined.. I have that saved.. any other info you have would help.. thanks bro

**IBdmfkr** · 07-16-2006, 07:48 AM

You need more than 1/2 cup veggies per day, especially while cutting to hold off hunger IMO.
I'd add 1cup Green Veg to meals 2,3, and 6 and deff stick with the salmon veggies on meal 6, no protein supplements except for PWO while cutting if at all possible. Also no "snacks" during the day, you need to keep it strict and get a set amount of calories, snacks will only slow your progress. If you do have a snack, take it in the morning if you have to IMO. I'd go with the jello over the apple/cottage cheese because of lack of calories.

**Liftnainez** · 07-16-2006, 12:14 PM

Thank alot for your advice IBD.. changes were made- vegetables added, snacks removed.. I am going to try following this cutting plan for 4 weeks, then the other plan you outlined for another 4-5 weeks and see which produces best results.. any other info would be great? Should I switch or add anything else? Thanks bro

**copenhagen** · 07-16-2006, 08:00 PM

i would go with the salmon for meal 6. the fewer shakes the better imo. i would also choose the chicken over the steak in meal 5. keep the veggies up as well. good luck to you

**IBdmfkr** · 07-16-2006, 10:10 PM

Do this for 6-8wks and report results.. take measurements before and in a month or two as well as weight.

Do cardio 3times/wk either PWO or first thing in the AM before breakfast. You could add aminos before cardio after lifting if done PWO and prior to cardio in the AM. suggest twinlab liquid aminos, 15g/serving.

Keep us posted and get some pics up if possible LN.

**Liftnainez** · 07-17-2006, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by IBdmfkr

Do this for 6-8wks and report results.. take measurements before and in a month or two as well as weight.

Do cardio 3times/wk either PWO or first thing in the AM before breakfast. You could add aminos before cardio after lifting if done PWO and prior to cardio in the AM. suggest twinlab liquid aminos, 15g/serving.

Keep us posted and get some pics up if possible LN.

Will do brotha... I will keep everybody informed, take measurements (record everything).. thanks for the advice fellas