When does cut end and bulk begin??

AnvilHead

MDC2957 wrote: »

Thanks, I just read both parts. So it seems I need to keep the weight up, but not necessarily keep trying to progress, and reduce the volume while I am on a caloric deficit. That seems to be the gist of the article.

Yes. And keep your deficit reasonable and your protein intake at a reasonable level. And use a well designed lifting program.

Davidsdottir

AnvilHead wrote: »

MDC2957 wrote: »

Thanks, I just read both parts. So it seems I need to keep the weight up, but not necessarily keep trying to progress, and reduce the volume while I am on a caloric deficit. That seems to be the gist of the article.

Yes. And keep your deficit reasonable and your protein intake at a reasonable level. And use a well designed lifting program.

Yup, this is exactly what was on my mind when I asked the OP the original question about going to the gym vs following a program. Great stuff here!

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cwolfman13

MDC2957 wrote: »

Something else doesn't make sense. According to a BMR calculator my BMR is 1898. I also used a cutting calculator and I can't remember what website it was on but it suggests eating around 1911 calories to lose weight. Is it common to eat right around your BMR on a cutting diet? Outside of exercising in the gym, I am pretty sedentary for work.

This would depend on your activity level. When I first started dieting, I wasn't doing any exercise other than a 20-30 minute walk with my dog most days and I sat behind a desk all day. My calorie target to lose about 1 Lb per week was around 1900 because my estimated maintenance with that activity was around 2400.

I have become more active over the years in regards to both general activity and regular exercise (both cardio and weigh training) and I can cut about 1 Lb per week eating 2300 - 2500 calories per day as I average about 2800-3000 for maintenance with increased activity and regular exercise.

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