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  1. 02-15-2013, 11:26 PM #1
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    Possible to eat too few calories on a cut?

    Hey all

    I know the rule of thumb is 500 calories, but I'm just wondering if it's possible to go lower without significant muscle loss if protein is very high. My TDEE is 3000 and I was thinking about 1500 calories for a 12 week cut.
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  2. 02-16-2013, 12:06 AM #2
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    Yea u will lose some weight at first doing that, but eventually it will stop, then where u gonna go from there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paul606
    Hey all

    I know the rule of thumb is 500 calories, but I'm just wondering if it's possible to go lower without significant muscle loss if protein is very high. My TDEE is 3000 and I was thinking about 1500 calories for a 12 week cut.
    Are you running a cycle while cutting?
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  4. 02-16-2013, 01:00 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by MuscleInk View Post
    Are you running a cycle while cutting?
    Nah mate I just finished my first cycle a month ago, got my blood work back a few weeks ago and I'm good to start cutting. I put on some fat during cycle which is what I want to cut before I start my next cycle in ~12 weeks
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    Quote Originally Posted by joebailey1271
    Yea u will lose some weight at first doing that, but eventually it will stop, then where u gonna go from there.
    Do you mean he will lose muscle? If so, how can you tell? We know nothing about the OP!

    OP what are your stats, height, weight and bodyfat % please?
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    Quote Originally Posted by paul606 View Post
    Nah mate I just finished my first cycle a month ago, got my blood work back a few weeks ago and I'm good to start cutting. I put on some fat during cycle which is what I want to cut before I start my next cycle in ~12 weeks
    been off cycle for 4 weeks and want to run an extreme caloric deficit for an extended period of time. NOT a good idea IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    been off cycle for 4 weeks and want to run an extreme caloric deficit for an extended period of time. NOT a good idea IMO.
    Man ur Avi just isn't fair lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by sixfootseven

    Man ur Avi just isn't fair lol
    Get some slices of pizza and fit it into your macros bro.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sixfootseven View Post
    Man ur Avi just isn't fair lol
    LMAO!! FINALLY i get a bite!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shsm View Post
    Get some slices of pizza and fit it into your macros bro.
    I would, but that feeling after you cheat lol
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    LMAO!! FINALLY i get a bite!
    Got me wishing as I eat my chicken breast and greens lol
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  11. 02-16-2013, 10:10 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    been off cycle for 4 weeks and want to run an extreme caloric deficit for an extended period of time. NOT a good idea IMO.
    To my knowledge i thought that as long as my test levels are back to normal, which mine are back to naturally high levels, then i am good to start cutting?

    Have you ever cut 1500 below maintenance 405? Or is that way too low for your liking?
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  12. 02-16-2013, 10:57 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Back In Black View Post
    OP what are your stats, height, weight and bodyfat % please?
    25 y/o, 172cm, 85kg and bf% i'm not 100% sure but i'd say around 20% at the moment
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