Clean bulking diet for first cycle and TDEE calculation. Get in here!

[DKbuilder]

I actually have a question. Won't all the cardio limit my gains considerably?

[DKbuilder]

My goal is also to lose some bodyfat on this cycle. That should be doable as long as diet and cardio is perfected. Does that mean I should drop calories just a bit?

[gbrice75]

I actually have a question. Won't all the cardio limit my gains considerably?

Not if it's done properly and at the right times. Don't do am fasted... do it PWO. Have your workout, slam a shake (without carbs), then do your cardio, then have your PPWO meal with carbs. No carbs before cardio ensures you're not fueling the cardio with the food you just ate, and carbs after cardio ensures you're restoring glycogen and feeding your muscle. You burned what you burned during cardio (fat), don't worry about the 'afterburn' being ruined by carbs.

My goal is also to lose some bodyfat on this cycle. That should be doable as long as diet and cardio is perfected. Does that mean I should drop calories just a bit?

Not yet. Go with what you have, monitor closely, and make adjustments +/- 100 calories until you hit the sweet spot. You'll know when you do.

[DKbuilder]

Not if it's done properly and at the right times. Don't do am fasted... do it PWO. Have your workout, slam a shake (without carbs), then do your cardio, then have your PPWO meal with carbs. No carbs before cardio ensures you're not fueling the cardio with the food you just ate, and carbs after cardio ensures you're restoring glycogen and feeding your muscle. You burned what you burned during cardio (fat), don't worry about the 'afterburn' being ruined by carbs.

But it is doable to drop bodyfat % while gaining mass granted that cardio and diet are nailed?

Thanks for more damn impressive answers gbrice. I'd let you marry my sister! If I hadn't posted my original diet a couple of months ago I would still be stuck in a sucky situation. I'll have this info for a long long time. And of course, no homo. <3

[gbrice75]

But it is doable to drop bodyfat % while gaining mass granted that cardio and diet are nailed?

Thanks for more damn impressive answers gbrice. I'd let you marry my sister! If I hadn't posted my original diet a couple of months ago I would still be stuck in a sucky situation. I'll have this info for a long long time. And of course, no homo. <3

Lmao, no worries bro!

Listen - you're in a GAINING phase, and on cycle to boot. Keep it clean, keep it lean - but don't concern yourself with actually burning bodyfat. Be concerned with keeping it at bay - it's very possible to make lean gains with very little if any bodyfat at all, when the diet and cardio are really dialed in. It will take some trial and error for sure, but it'll be worth it.

PS - is your sister hot? lol, jk bro!

[DKbuilder]

Lmao, no worries bro!

Listen - you're in a GAINING phase, and on cycle to boot. Keep it clean, keep it lean - but don't concern yourself with actually burning bodyfat. Be concerned with keeping it at bay - it's very possible to make lean gains with very little if any bodyfat at all, when the diet and cardio are really dialed in. It will take some trial and error for sure, but it'll be worth it.

PS - is your sister hot? lol, jk bro!

If you are interested I can import her to where you live! haha

And the first cycle will be somewhat of a learning experience, however, I just want to make the most of it and be as prepared as possible.

[gbrice75]

If you are interested I can import her to where you live! haha

And the first cycle will be somewhat of a learning experience, however, I just want to make the most of it and be as prepared as possible.

LoL, sounds good man, i'll be waiting!

Preparation - nobody will EVER fault you for that! I wish more people would take it this seriously.