I have a Q. I know that i'm cutting properly (eating 350 below maintenance) 1g protein per lbs of bodyweight and controlling carbs, and whenever i am done cutting I look skinny fat -- what gives?
I have dropped 30 lbs in the last 8 weeks by just switching out my fast carbs with slow carbs, dropping carbs in the evening and adding in cardio (30 mins after weights and on off days its one hour).
These diets are extreme, hence before a show. a normal persont cant do these and its ofcourse too much
@RSixBoy 50% calories from protein will strain your kidneys a bit. Be sure to check with a physician before you increase protein beyond 230g / day.... and drink a LOT of water.
@RSixBoy well if your 230 lbs but your lean is only 170 then yeah I dont even think thats very good.. so I guess I should have said according to "lean body mass"
I can handle egg white, ground-up chicken burgers with lettice and fat free mayo, a carb blocker on the side, I can handle Fiber One cereal, i can handle oatmeal . . . anything but plain chicken, or fish ... and heaven forbid i have to actually cook something. lol
Yeah I can't stand plain chicken either. It's ok to add herbs, spices, a bit of salt on your meats, just so long it's not excessive. You can also try adding chopped chicken breast to your rice instead of having the meat by itself. You should be cooking most of your food. Get yourself a grill like the George Foreman grill and cook all your meats on that. I also use artificial sweetener for my oatmeal to add some flavour.
how many grams of protein you would recommend for a cutting diet .. i got 1 g per pound of my bod but somebody told me that i should a little more when i'm cutting ??
@43Steelerss Generally 1-1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight is ideal. make sure you're getting at least 1 gm per pound, going a little over shouldn't have any consequences with regards to gains. If u decide to have low carb/high carb days during the week I would suggest on low carb days to increase your protein slightly and increase fats. On high carb days keep protein normal and reduce fats.
@43Steelerss I train Monday - Friday and having weekends off. I perform cardio on weekends, no weights. First 3 meals of the day I will include carbs. (Post workout I have a simple carb to replenish glycogen ).Rest of meals 4,5,6 etc... no carbs + i will add some fats later in the day along with my last meal before sleep. On the weekends my first 5 meals will be carb meals so what i'm doing here is preventing my metabolism to getting used to the diet.
No. Creatine draws water from the body to do its work. There is a difference between cell volumization and water retention. Cell volumization leads to more water inside the cells, making the muscle bigger and firmer. Water retention, the process that makes the muscles look smooth, happens outside the muscle cells.
more information on creatine can be found at everything-creatine(.)com
@justSPACEin1 I was thinking the exact same thing while watching this
AIROUTSK8STER 1 month ago
Yeah.... creatine while cutting thats smart.....
justSPACEin1 4 months ago
I have a Q. I know that i'm cutting properly (eating 350 below maintenance) 1g protein per lbs of bodyweight and controlling carbs, and whenever i am done cutting I look skinny fat -- what gives?
MicMerv15 5 months ago
I have dropped 30 lbs in the last 8 weeks by just switching out my fast carbs with slow carbs, dropping carbs in the evening and adding in cardio (30 mins after weights and on off days its one hour).
These diets are extreme, hence before a show. a normal persont cant do these and its ofcourse too much
thomasinnorway 11 months ago
this is fucking ridiculous
ialvarez357 1 year ago
so what is your recommended protein:carbs:fat ratio?
Something like 40:40:20? 50:30:20?
RSixBoy 2 years ago
@RSixBoy 50% calories from protein will strain your kidneys a bit. Be sure to check with a physician before you increase protein beyond 230g / day.... and drink a LOT of water.
Aethren 11 months ago
@RSixBoy well if your 230 lbs but your lean is only 170 then yeah I dont even think thats very good.. so I guess I should have said according to "lean body mass"
RSixBoy 11 months ago
its all about cutting carbs
piratelord99 2 years ago
I can handle egg white, ground-up chicken burgers with lettice and fat free mayo, a carb blocker on the side, I can handle Fiber One cereal, i can handle oatmeal . . . anything but plain chicken, or fish ... and heaven forbid i have to actually cook something. lol
ketogenesis 2 years ago
Yeah I can't stand plain chicken either. It's ok to add herbs, spices, a bit of salt on your meats, just so long it's not excessive. You can also try adding chopped chicken breast to your rice instead of having the meat by itself. You should be cooking most of your food. Get yourself a grill like the George Foreman grill and cook all your meats on that. I also use artificial sweetener for my oatmeal to add some flavour.
MrNaturalmuscle 2 years ago
how many grams of protein you would recommend for a cutting diet .. i got 1 g per pound of my bod but somebody told me that i should a little more when i'm cutting ??
43Steelerss 2 years ago
@43Steelerss Generally 1-1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight is ideal. make sure you're getting at least 1 gm per pound, going a little over shouldn't have any consequences with regards to gains. If u decide to have low carb/high carb days during the week I would suggest on low carb days to increase your protein slightly and increase fats. On high carb days keep protein normal and reduce fats.
MrNaturalmuscle 2 years ago
i mean is that enough 1 g protein per pound of my body??
43Steelerss 2 years ago
@43Steelerss I train Monday - Friday and having weekends off. I perform cardio on weekends, no weights. First 3 meals of the day I will include carbs. (Post workout I have a simple carb to replenish glycogen ).Rest of meals 4,5,6 etc... no carbs + i will add some fats later in the day along with my last meal before sleep. On the weekends my first 5 meals will be carb meals so what i'm doing here is preventing my metabolism to getting used to the diet.
MrNaturalmuscle 2 years ago
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ketogenesis 2 years ago
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ketogenesis 2 years ago
Does Creatine make you retain water?
No. Creatine draws water from the body to do its work. There is a difference between cell volumization and water retention. Cell volumization leads to more water inside the cells, making the muscle bigger and firmer. Water retention, the process that makes the muscles look smooth, happens outside the muscle cells.
more information on creatine can be found at everything-creatine(.)com
MrNaturalmuscle 2 years ago
your right mate
fitnessfirstonline 2 years ago
wot u dont take creatine when cutting u get alot of watter retention
scottbarbell 2 years ago