Latest pics First month of cutting diet.

**dedic8ed1** · 03-27-2009, 05:40 PM

1 Month of dieting with the diet I posted in the diet section.

Pic in the red pants was 35 days ago.I was 200 now I'm 172.No gear this go around with the summer diet,just want to see how lean I can get naturally and things are going well.

**Tigershark** · 03-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Looking good bro.

**Coop77** · 03-27-2009, 10:27 PM

Have you lost much strength? How much cardio?

**Alphatier** · 03-27-2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Coop77

Have you lost much strength? How much cardio?

I was just wondering the same. How many cals did you cut from your TDEE? Very nice man, can see a biig difference, keep it up

You said you're not running anything except Diet and Cardio right?

**stpete** · 03-28-2009, 02:52 AM

Nice work man.

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by Coop77

Have you lost much strength? How much cardio?

Maybe a rep or two.20-25 min every morning empty stomach after 100 sit ups.

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

I was just wondering the same. How many cals did you cut from your TDEE? Very nice man, can see a biig difference, keep it up

You said you're not running anything except Diet and Cardio right?

TDEE?nope no gear

***FireGuy*** · 03-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Looking really good, might target the back and shoulders a bit. With a lil more work you could do well in a natural show if you decide to stay clean.

**Alphatier** · 03-28-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

TDEE?nope no gear

TDEE = Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Based on your age, height, weight, and activity level.

**Alphatier** · 03-28-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

Maybe a rep or two.20-25 min every morning empty stomach after 100 sit ups.

High Intensity?

**ni4ni** · 03-28-2009, 01:24 PM

no gear, very nice.

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

High Intensity?

Low intensity.speed 2.2 on treadmill.sit ups slow and controlled.Same as my weight training slow and controlled reps,but only 1 min between sets.

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

TDEE = Total Daily Energy Expenditure

Based on your age, height, weight, and activity level.

Based on my weight loss without being scientific about it,I'd say 3500 calories would be my calorie expenditure.I figured that because that's what it takes to burn a lb a day provided your calorie intake is dialed into what works for the individual.But I never looked that up for my age weight height.Feel free to check it out for me.I'll be 29 next month height 5'10 activity level I'd say high weight today is 172.4

**NewMuscle83** · 03-28-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

Low intensity.speed 2.2 on treadmill.sit ups slow and controlled.Same as my weight training slow and controlled reps,but only 1 min between sets.

2.2? really?? that's barely a walk!

These are great results for 35 days, especially clean..much better than my results so far. I do my cardio for 30-60 mins at least speed 6 after weight training. Maybe I should switch it up and do it in the am. I just can't understand how you're burning enough calories doing only 2.2 speed!!!

**Deltasaurus** · 03-28-2009, 03:07 PM

yeah same here, and not knowing what kind of deficit your in, maybe ill go for a morning walk for 20 mins or somethings like that on empty stomach thats insane differnce for 35days

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by 48volts

2.2? really?? that's barely a walk!

These are great results for 35 days, especially clean..much better than my results so far. I do my cardio for 30-60 mins at least speed 6 after weight training. Maybe I should switch it up and do it in the am. I just can't understand how you're burning enough calories doing only 2.2 speed!!!

Cardio after weight training I don't beleive in not at that level of intensity anyway.Glycogen is already really low after weight training so where do you think your body is going for energy?Your muscles.If you keep your heart rate under 120 the body goes into "lypolisys" using fat for energy.I do my cardio on an empty stomach in the morning cause the body just went through a semi state of fasting and keeping my heart rate low while doing cardio will only use more fat for fuel.

**NewMuscle83** · 03-28-2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

Cardio after weight training I don't beleive in not at that level of intensity anyway.Glycogen is already really low after weight training so where do you think your body is going for energy?Your muscles.If you keep your heart rate under 120 the body goes into "lypolisys" using fat for energy.I do my cardio on an empty stomach in the morning cause the body just went through a semi state of fasting and keeping my heart rate low while doing cardio will only use more fat for fuel.

honestly, dude, none of that is making sense to me. however, u r getting results, so I can't argue with that.

**Alphatier** · 03-28-2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

Based on my weight loss without being scientific about it,I'd say 3500 calories would be my calorie expenditure.I figured that because that's what it takes to burn a lb a day provided your calorie intake is dialed into what works for the individual.But I never looked that up for my age weight height.Feel free to check it out for me.I'll be 29 next month height 5'10 activity level I'd say high weight today is 172.4

Ok so your TDEE should be around 3,000 Calories. How many calories are you consuming right now? Do you write a diet log?

**dedic8ed1** · 03-28-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

Ok so your TDEE should be around 3,000 Calories. How many calories are you consuming right now? Do you write a diet log?

Here's my cutting diet n routine.Where should I pull from first?

**Alphatier** · 03-29-2009, 03:27 PM

Oh ok I checked it out! So you cut around 700 Cals from your diet. Nice work really man, keep it up, and keep us updated on your progress!

**Deltasaurus** · 03-29-2009, 10:08 PM

Guess im starting Empty stomach cardio tommorow LOL

**DFDub** · 03-29-2009, 11:09 PM

what ever you are doing....KEEP IT UP. You look great for a natty bro

**NewMuscle83** · 03-31-2009, 11:56 PM

Well, started fasted state AM cardio today...I'm hoping I see similar results to you. You're definitely motivating me to work harder.

**M302_Imola** · 04-01-2009, 10:31 AM

Man you look great, but does anyone else see a problem with him losing 28lbs in only 35 days? That's close to 7lbs/week. I personally try to never shed more than 2lbs/week when cutting. You say you haven't lost much strength but I find that hard to believe with the amount of weight you have lost (in such a short duration) without the aid of aas. What body fat % were you at before you cut? Again, not trying to be Debbie Downer, you have accomplished a great feet but just seems as though you lost to quickly.

**dedic8ed1** · 04-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

Man you look great, but does anyone else see a problem with him losing 28lbs in only 35 days? That's close to 7lbs/week. I personally try to never shed more than 2lbs/week when cutting. You say you haven't lost much strength but I find that hard to believe with the amount of weight you have lost (in such a short duration) without the aid of aas. What body fat % were you at before you cut? Again, not trying to be Debbie Downer, you have accomplished a great feet but just seems as though you lost to quickly.

I said I lost a couple reps.But you have to remember it's bodybuilding not power lifting.I'm the only guy in my gym who never goes to failure,always uses a light weight so I can really get the best contraction out of every rep and I'm in better condition then anyone there,and I've only been dieting for 5 weeks.I take an educated approach to this game that I love and to always check the ego at the door.Size forget it,anyone can eat a ton of food to put on size but condition that takes brains.You won't see a bench at the beach bro.A couple guys said I was about12% when I started my diet.That pic of me in the red pants was when I started.

**dedic8ed1** · 04-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by 48volts

Well, started fasted state AM cardio today...I'm hoping I see similar results to you. You're definitely motivating me to work harder.

1 week I you'll see the results and you'll be hooked after a while you'll be the leanest mofo in your gym.

**Canadream** · 04-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Look good to me!

**Noles12** · 04-01-2009, 04:47 PM

When was your last cycle?

**dedic8ed1** · 04-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Noles12

When was your last cycle?

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=340344

**M302_Imola** · 04-02-2009, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by dedic8ed1

I said I lost a couple reps.But you have to remember it's bodybuilding not power lifting.I'm the only guy in my gym who never goes to failure,always uses a light weight so I can really get the best contraction out of every rep and I'm in better condition then anyone there,and I've only been dieting for 5 weeks.I take an educated approach to this game that I love and to always check the ego at the door.Size forget it,anyone can eat a ton of food to put on size but condition that takes brains.You won't see a bench at the beach bro.A couple guys said I was about12% when I started my diet.That pic of me in the red pants was when I started.

Good deal bro, you and I share similar thoughts about the whole "bodybuilding" concept. I'm not the strongest at my gym either and I like you, do check my ego/pride at the door as well. Man I wasn't trying to take away from your success, because you look great. I just thought your answer to the "how is your strength" question was a bit misleading. I have been cutting for 3 months now and know about strength loses, but like you said it's conditioning and looks that I am concerned with right now. Keep on trucking!

**CaliPhotog** · 09-05-2009, 02:11 AM

Bringing this old thread back to say... awesome! I just started a cut last week and I know from previous cuts that I am progressing well, but guess what tomorrow A.M. is... lol I keep hearing about early A.M. fasted cardio, but tomorrow I will add it to my routine.