Ectomorphs and cutting

[bucks_243]

I have been seriously lifting for just over a year now. I started at 170 lbs. and now weigh 200lbs (finally) with a bench over 300lbs. Now it's time for me to cut. Gaining weight has been tough for me because of my high metabolism. I HAVE to have 6 meals a day RELIEIGOUSLY or I can easily drop 4-5 lbs in a week (not kidding). I also had to cut cardio to 2 X's a week for 20 min. to gain weight.

My question is should I keep the same calories coming in? Do I drop calories? Go up? An added problem is I am going to Air Assault School at the end of August so my cardio will be mutlipied by long and hard ruck marches almost daily. Anyone have an Idea of what I should do?Advise?

AND since I am in the Workout forum. Anyone heard/tried Crossfit? I ran into a old military buddy who is now an 18 series. He said this program has allowed him to keep a lot of his strength and increase his cardio dramatically (Dude was F'in Jacked!)

And lastly I am not the biggest dude here nor the most in shape but I'm getting there thanks to dedicated and helpful individuals on this forum I have learned so much and applied it for good results, thanks to all who help the newbie! Most of all thanks to Oki power for all his insight!

[bucks_243]

you all suck, thanks for the input. uh, except the ones that reply. You don't suck but the rest suck.

[YoungGunsNY]

You're in the wrong section - post your stats (height, weight, age, BMR, TDEE) and your current diet along with the macros in a format similar to calories/protein/carbs/fats (100/20/5/0).

To gain weight calories in > calories out.
To lose weight calories out > calories in.

Your TDEE is based on how active you are and will tell you the calories you need to maintain your current weight - once you have that figured out - to cut just eat 20% less than TDEE.

So if you have a TDEE of 3000 then 20% is 600, so 3000 - 600 = 2400 - and that's where you should strive to eat.

Figure this out - then head to the diet section.

[bucks_243]

Damn, thanks for the reply and pointing me in the right direction.

[Showdog]

Hey guys I am a newbie, what is tdee... Sorry for my ignorance, but I am here looking for guidance

[BigBuck6]

I am assuming by TDEE he means Total Daily Energy Expenditure