when to start diet?

**patrick1** · 10-08-2008, 10:42 AM

don`t know if this is in the right place
just wondering when is the best time after first cycle to try and strip away some fat
gained a bit around the waist while on cycle
i will leave it till pct is finished but would it be a good idea to cut calories after that and start some cardio which i didn`t do on cycle
i have just started wk 3 of pct got 1 week left
lost about 3lbs in the last 3 wks
age 47
weight 191 down from 194 at the end of cycle
BF 12% up about 2% i think
calories 4000
protein 350
carbs 550
fats 100
all approx
got a good knowledge of diet and what works for me
eat very clean through cycle
any advise

**Rugger02** · 10-08-2008, 04:19 PM

I have no first hand cycle experience, but I don't know why you couldn't cut your calories even before your pct is complete.
Maybe knock off about 500 calories (percentage-wise: 50% from carbs 35% from fats and 15% from protein) and turn your diet into more of a cut than a bulk. Also fire up the cardio if you haven't already.
Maybe i'm off base here, but bump for more opinions.

**redz** · 10-08-2008, 04:22 PM

Best to let your body recover a bit before starting the cutting imo. I wouldnt cut until atleast a few weeks after pct.

***BIG TEXAN*** · 10-08-2008, 04:36 PM

Honestly you can start whenever you want but I do agree with allowing your body to recover and get your levels back to nomral before you start cutting cals.

**Rugger02** · 10-08-2008, 05:22 PM

See, I knew some of the pros would move in and let us know what's up.

**patrick1** · 10-09-2008, 11:18 AM

cheers thats what i thought
what about when to start some cardio

***BIG TEXAN*** · 10-09-2008, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by patrick1

cheers thats what i thought
what about when to start some cardio

Cardio should have been done all along...you can wait or begin now, just start off easy...3 times a week 20 minutes and work your way up in time and frequency.

**patrick1** · 10-10-2008, 10:07 AM

cheers i`ll start cardio next wk
just starting wk 3 of pct and still only lost about 3-4lbs so i think its safe now
didn`t feel that much of a shut down during cycle anyway just got a bit of acne
probably leave carbs as they are for next wk and then reduce by 100g the wk after.