Originally Posted by
SteM
Perhaps I should clarify. I START my cut at 240g a day. Over time that drops to 200g and then to about 180. I can't function at the gym or in my life with carbs set too low. I have an active job, lift 4 hours a week and do HIIT twice a week plus another 2 cardio sessions. I don't see carbs as an enemy. At all. I know how my body reacts to what carbs i ingest and when. You just need to learn that for yourself.
When I did my first cut I lost alot of muscle, I underate for my activity level. It is individual trial and error to find out what works best for each of us. Even when I'm not lean I'm skinny fat if that makes sense!?
So, 405, after this cut you will have a good idea of what does and doesn't work for you. You will manipulate your carbs out of natural curiosity. You will change your training too. But that is a good thing. And soon you'll be the one on here giving advice!
In all honesty I would keep your macro's as they are. You don't know if it's working til you gets your stats checked. When I start my cut I weigh myself on a Tuesday AND Saturday of every week so I know I'm pitched right with my diet. GET WEIGHED!!!!
When you get to a sticking point or, if you are losing too much LBM, then it will time to adjust your diet accordingly.
Okra is fine to eat, a bit gooey stewed but if that's how you like 'em.And tomatoes are a magical food and I eat them on a cut regularly. But just watch you are getting your macro's right on them, they need to be included in your carb intake.