Need some info on cutting diet

**97cobra** · 03-02-2004, 03:29 PM

Well I have been cutting now for 2 months and have lost 3 inches on my waist and 9 lbs. The problem is I lost those three inches in about 5 wks. and have stopped losing inches as of about 2.5 weeks ago. Just seems as if I have stopped seeing any difference in my body. I eat clean NEVER CHEAT unless it is a cheat day, which is once every seven days. I am curious if maybe I have to much carbs in my post w/o. My Bf% is 16, down from 22. I now weigh 211 Lbs. I w/o 6 days a week w/ 4 days of cardio for 30 min. @70% of max heart rate. My diet is now at 2900 cals, down from 3600 cals. I only removed carbs. Currently at 200 carbs and will get down to 100 carbs over the next couple of weeks. Just curious if I am doing it right or do I just need to give it time or should I change something. This is my diet:

Meal 1 CALS,PRO,CARB,FAT
Whey 240, 44, 8, 3
oatmeal 150, 5, 27, 2.5
multi
1G Vit. C
R-ALA

Meal 2 pre-wo
7 oz sirloin tip 398, 64, 0, 16
oatmeal 150, 5, 27, 2.5
R-ALA
Glutamine

Meal 3 PWO
whey 240, 44, 8, 3
dextrose 150, 0, 37, 0
Creatine 140, 0, 35, 0
multi
3G vit. C
R-ALA

Meal 4
6.5 oz turkey 258, 60, 0, 2
oatmeal 300, 10, 54, 5
R-ALA

Meal 5
whey 240, 44, 8, 3
Flax 130, 0, 0, 14

Meal 6
Sirloin tip 398, 64, 0, 16
flax 130, 0, 0, 14
Glutamine

totals 2924, 340, 204, 81

Also I figured the lowest I would go is 2500 cals. Would this be low enough to keep as much muscle as possible and get to 8%?? Thanx everyone.

**Brazy** · 03-02-2004, 03:38 PM

dextrose 150, 0, 37, 0
Creatine 140, 0, 35, 0

is your creatine mix already come with dextrose? 70+ grams of carbs post workout is an assload of carbs IMO.. i have 30g of carbs from dex PWO and i see some great results. i consume 1900 cals a day, im 5'8.. 170 lbs.. 14% ish BF now.. i was 22%

i think you need to focus on am carido on empty stomach for 45min.. cut your calories to 2500.. if that doesnt work, down to 2200..

i think since your trying to cut.. some of your meals have to many carbs.. you can certainly shred some.. i think you need to lower your total kcal's mostly..

**97cobra** · 03-02-2004, 03:50 PM

yeah I am going to lower cals. I just don't want to do it to fast. Yeah the creatine does have dextrose. I thought it seemed like a lot but not al ot compared to when I was bulking. The dextrose is probably going to be the next thing to go. I just want to see If I am on the right track. ThanxBrazy.

**Brazy** · 03-02-2004, 04:17 PM

me personally id remove the dextrose.. if its already premixed with your creatine..

cut the sirloin tip in half. and have half that flax (last meal).. seems like a ****load of fat, being it good.. its still ALOT of fat in one sitting

same with your pre workout meal.. cut that in half or eat 75%

Sirloin tip.. 800 cals a day.. cut that in half.. so thats -400 cals.. -150 from dex.. we're at - 550

so we are in the ball park of around 2400 cals a day..

im willing to bet you could probably even go as low as 2200/2300 calories a day and still keep your strength and lose fat. the key is to do things slowly, not just drastically cut 500 calories

plus i think 64 grams of protein in a sitting is ALOT.. doubt your body can handle all that..

id wait for swoles opinion also

**97cobra** · 03-02-2004, 08:19 PM

anyone else, please help!!

**daman1** · 03-02-2004, 08:38 PM

RESPONDING IN CAPS...

Originally Posted by 97cobra

This is my diet:

Meal 1 CALS,PRO,CARB,FAT
Whey 240, 44, 8, 3
oatmeal 150, 5, 27, 2.5
multi
1G Vit. C
R-ALA

Meal 2 pre-wo
7 oz sirloin tip 398, 64, 0, 16
oatmeal 150, 5, 27, 2.5

SCRAP OATMEAL. SAVE CARBS MOSTLY FOR P.W. AND MEAL AFTER P.W.

R-ALA
Glutamine

Meal 3 PWO
whey 240, 44, 8, 3
dextrose 150, 0, 37, 0
Creatine 140, 0, 35, 0
multi
3G vit. C
R-ALA

Meal 4
6.5 oz turkey 258, 60, 0, 2
oatmeal 300, 10, 54, 5

SCRAP OATMEAL AND USE BROWN RICE

R-ALA

Meal 5
whey 240, 44, 8, 3

SCRAP SHAKE HERE AND USE REAL FOOD.

Flax 130, 0, 0, 14

Meal 6
Sirloin tip 398, 64, 0, 16
flax 130, 0, 0, 14

USE YOUR FLAX FOR MEALS 2 AND 3

Glutamine

totals 2924, 340, 204, 81

Also I figured the lowest I would go is 2500 cals. Would this be low enough to keep as much muscle as possible and get to 8%?? Thanx everyone.

USE MOSTLY PRO/FAT MEALS BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT AND CARBS P.W. AND MEALS AFTER. YOU NEED A SLOW DIGESTING PROTEIN LIKE CASEIN BEFORE BEDTIME

**97cobra** · 03-02-2004, 09:28 PM

Correct me if I am wrong but you say use flax for meal 3. That is my PWO shake. Wouldn't that be the opposite of what I want. Also curious as to why I should change oatmeal for brown rice?? Well if that is all anyone can find guess I am not doing to bad.

**daman1** · 03-03-2004, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by 97cobra

Correct me if I am wrong but you say use flax for meal 3. That is my PWO shake. Wouldn't that be the opposite of what I want. Also curious as to why I should change oatmeal for brown rice?? Well if that is all anyone can find guess I am not doing to bad.

You are right, I didnt see the p.w. Use the flax as part of meal 2 and scrap the oatmeal.