Cutting

Young Gun · 25-11-2005, 12:55 PM

What are the differences between your bulking and cutting diets.

I know some who's difference's are vast. Mine I feel are pretty minimal because I clean bulk.

I cut out milk, cut down on the PB, Cut down on the bread, up the protein, Cut out most dairy, And try to take generally fewer carbs from sugar which is pretty minimal anyway.

Just up the cardio and thats about it.

Nick500 · 25-11-2005, 04:28 PM

I aim to bulk clean but occassionally have nandos or a chinese takeaway, If cutting I would cut them out entirely.

I would cut down on the carbs, for example, only have carbs (all complex) on 2 out of the 6 - 7 meals.

If anything i would eat MORE protein than bulking, 4 protein drinks with 4 meat intakes per day (a meat meal might consist purely of 1 large skinless grilled chicken breast, a drink meal might consist of 1 scoop whey, 6 egg whites in water).

On a cut I would normally cut down on milk and peanut butter too, only having milk before bed. Always skimmed tho.

I think the major difference is portion sizes. Instead of having 6 750 - 900 cal meals, i would aim for 6 - 8 4 - 600 cal meals.

Also, ECA and cardio cut down my appetite to facilitate this.

Nick

crazycal1 · 25-11-2005, 05:33 PM

young gun

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Mine I feel are pretty minimal because I clean bulk.

I cut out milk, cut down on the PB, Cut down on the bread, up the protein, Cut out most dairy, And try to take generally fewer carbs from sugar which is pretty minimal anyway.

pretty much the same as me-fat gains are pretty minimal as a rule as my calories are never hugely in exess

totti · 25-11-2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by young gun

What are the differences between your bulking and cutting diets.

I know some who's difference's are vast. Mine I feel are pretty minimal because I clean bulk.

I cut out milk, cut down on the PB, Cut down on the bread, up the protein, Cut out most dairy, And try to take generally fewer carbs from sugar which is pretty minimal anyway.

Just up the cardio and thats about it.

Pretty much the same as you

minimal adjustments, thats all.

Anonymous · 25-11-2005, 07:22 PM

for bulking high carbs high protein needed for growth.1000 calories above maintenance, occasional junk food meal.not much cardio.

for cutting first 2 meals of the day are carbs and protein. which is 1 before training and 1 after. to give energy for the weights and to feed the muscle straight after.

then 2 turkey breasts every 2-3 hours with 4 flaxseed caps for the rest of the day. this way i dont store any carbs for when i sleep.

plus 1 hour 20 mins cardio a day. 40 mins before weights in morning,

and 40 minutes in evening . both exercise bike.

razg · 25-11-2005, 08:16 PM

I think cutting out carbs is great for reducing water weight, and making it look like you've lost fat when you haven't. Other than that, somewhat overrated.

I think one of the main things in a cutting diet is related to training. For example if you're doing morning cardio, avoiding carbs in the evening may be a necessity to minimize blood glucose.

However I do agree that on a cut, protein is even more important, as your body is in a deficit, and may not have the calories spare to produce all the aminos.

25-11-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by razg

I think cutting out carbs is great for reducing water weight, and making it look like you've lost fat when you haven't. Other than that, somewhat overrated.

Atkins diet?

razg · 25-11-2005, 11:19 PM

What about it? Other than being probably the most stupid diet fad in history.

25-11-2005, 11:22 PM

You falsely state that cutting out carbs will only lose you water weight and make it look like you have lost fat when you haven't.
I have used the atkins diet as have thousands of others. Like it or not cutting out carbs WILL lose you bodyfat!

Stu21Ldn · 25-11-2005, 11:24 PM

yeah but cutting out all carbs completely isnt ideal for a body builder, i prefer to use carb cycling when im cutting.

25-11-2005, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Young Gun Illuminati Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,539 Rep Power:	Cutting What are the differences between your bulking and cutting diets. I know some who's difference's are vast. Mine I feel are pretty minimal because I clean bulk. I cut out milk, cut down on the PB, Cut down on the bread, up the protein, Cut out most dairy, And try to take generally fewer carbs from sugar which is pretty minimal anyway. Just up the cardio and thats about it.

25-11-2005, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	I aim to bulk clean but occassionally have nandos or a chinese takeaway, If cutting I would cut them out entirely. I would cut down on the carbs, for example, only have carbs (all complex) on 2 out of the 6 - 7 meals. If anything i would eat MORE protein than bulking, 4 protein drinks with 4 meat intakes per day (a meat meal might consist purely of 1 large skinless grilled chicken breast, a drink meal might consist of 1 scoop whey, 6 egg whites in water). On a cut I would normally cut down on milk and peanut butter too, only having milk before bed. Always skimmed tho. I think the major difference is portion sizes. Instead of having 6 750 - 900 cal meals, i would aim for 6 - 8 4 - 600 cal meals. Also, ECA and cardio cut down my appetite to facilitate this. Nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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25-11-2005, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	for bulking high carbs high protein needed for growth.1000 calories above maintenance, occasional junk food meal.not much cardio. for cutting first 2 meals of the day are carbs and protein. which is 1 before training and 1 after. to give energy for the weights and to feed the muscle straight after. then 2 turkey breasts every 2-3 hours with 4 flaxseed caps for the rest of the day. this way i dont store any carbs for when i sleep. plus 1 hour 20 mins cardio a day. 40 mins before weights in morning, and 40 minutes in evening . both exercise bike.

25-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 887 Rep Power:	I think cutting out carbs is great for reducing water weight, and making it look like you've lost fat when you haven't. Other than that, somewhat overrated. I think one of the main things in a cutting diet is related to training. For example if you're doing morning cardio, avoiding carbs in the evening may be a necessity to minimize blood glucose. However I do agree that on a cut, protein is even more important, as your body is in a deficit, and may not have the calories spare to produce all the aminos.

25-11-2005, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 887 Rep Power:	What about it? Other than being probably the most stupid diet fad in history.

25-11-2005, 11:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	You falsely state that cutting out carbs will only lose you water weight and make it look like you have lost fat when you haven't. I have used the atkins diet as have thousands of others. Like it or not cutting out carbs WILL lose you bodyfat!

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Stu21Ldn Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 721 Rep Power:	yeah but cutting out all carbs completely isnt ideal for a body builder, i prefer to use carb cycling when im cutting.