Anyone cutting after a bulk?
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First week weigh in, I’m down 5.2lb
Fingers crossed that should be
A rough 2 lb of fat and the rest water/glycogen
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First week weigh in, I’m down 5.2lb
Fingers crossed that should be
A rough 2 lb of fat and the rest water/glycogen
Nice. Best of luck.
Yesterday started my cut week. I am doing one week dieting, one week maintenance. On cut weeks, all I am doing is reducing carbs, keeping protein at 1-1.2g/lb, fiber around 25g and fats around 80-100g. Maintenance weeks at 2500-2600/day, cut weeks at 1900-2100/day.0 -
First week weigh in, I’m down 5.2lb
Fingers crossed that should be
A rough 2 lb of fat and the rest water/glycogen
Nice. Best of luck.
Yesterday started my cut week. I am doing one week dieting, one week maintenance. On cut weeks, all I am doing is reducing carbs, keeping protein at 1-1.2g/lb, fiber around 25g and fats around 80-100g. Maintenance weeks at 2500-2600/day, cut weeks at 1900-2100/day.
All I’ve done from maintenance to fat loss is drop carbs, protein is 1g per lb though I tend to be slightly over and fats will stay at 75g until weight loss stalls and I’ll drop them to 50g0 -
First week weigh in, I’m down 5.2lb
Fingers crossed that should be
A rough 2 lb of fat and the rest water/glycogen
Nice. Best of luck.
Yesterday started my cut week. I am doing one week dieting, one week maintenance. On cut weeks, all I am doing is reducing carbs, keeping protein at 1-1.2g/lb, fiber around 25g and fats around 80-100g. Maintenance weeks at 2500-2600/day, cut weeks at 1900-2100/day.
All I’ve done from maintenance to fat loss is drop carbs, protein is 1g per lb though I tend to be slightly over and fats will stay at 75g until weight loss stalls and I’ll drop them to 50g
Sounds pretty reasonable. These last two days, I have been about 2 lbs down which is likely food volume and carbs. But overall, it should be trending well.0 -
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I must have the bladder of a 5 year old 😂
Even on 400+ carbs a day because I’m in a 1k
Deficit I cannot get through a training session without a bathroom break0 -
I must have the bladder of a 5 year old 😂
Even on 400+ carbs a day because I’m in a 1k
Deficit I cannot get through a training session without a bathroom break
Yea, sounds like it.
If you ever saw the movie called, "A league of their own", my wife says I pee like Tom Hanks.
If you haven't seen it, look it up on YouTube.1 -
So I have been hitting some good PR's. This week I did 425x5 on Hip Thurst, 255x5 on squat, 220x5 on bench and 300x5 on DL. Progressing slowly and really working on not re-injuring my back.
Also, I stopped counting calories this week. I am just focusing on whole foods and getting strong AF. I think calorie counting became too much mentally for me. i am down about 1/2 lb this week.1 -
Ok, going to bring back this topic to pair with the bulking thread.
Anyhow, as I mentioned in the bulking thread I pushed this last one to 238# (6'2 and 52 years old).
I'm in my second week of cutting now and currently at about 3K calories a day. Pretty sedentary aside from lifting weights - no cardio. Very high protein at around 250g, sometimes more. Predominantly tuna and protein powders with the random chicken thrown in. Not tracking macros aside from protein.
I'm now down to about 228# and thinking I may go to 220 and see how I feel. I actually like how I look right now - lean enough to show some ab definition, but still big in clothes. Joints are still cooperating right now and my lifts are actually pretty stable if not improving. I have no idea of my bodyfat % - I'm not concerned with a number, only the mirror. Yes, I drop weight like crazy - gaining has always been the chore for me.
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I did a bulk in 2021 and haven’t been bothered to lose the 10 pounds I gained. I’ve committed to now. I’m not bothered about losing at a fast pace, just half a pound a week will do.1
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I am working on cutting down. I was up at 173 (thank you xmas) and now down to 166. I was close to the 1000 lb club but my back decided to disagree with me and now in PT to get it fixed. Hoping to get to 160.1
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I’m going to log my weight on this thread. I need a bit of a push to keep going. Lost 3 pounds in Jan and about 2 pounds this month.
I’m not sure how much more I want to lose. My top half is kind of lean, legs and trunk not so. I don’t want to look like a string bean. I’m gonna shoot for 135 pounds and see what I look like. Then maybe bulk after that. I don’t have a time frame in mind. Slow loss is better for me.3 -
Wow, @psulemon, I hadn't seen a post from you in months, was starting to wonder if you'd moved on.
I'm personally not cutting AFTER a bulk, but rather BEFORE a bulk. Since I'm in a no-lifting period due to an injured elbow tendon, I'm taking advantage of this time to go crazy on cardio and strict on eating to lose as much weight as possible before I get the green light start of April. At that time I can resume lifting, will swap from cutting to maintenance, add creatine, and start enjoying life again, lol.1 -
I've been cutting to get to comp weight. Started at 215 lbs about 3 months ago, down to 201.6. Need to be under 198.4 by April 8.3
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You've lost 13.4# in 3 months (average 4.5), have over a month to get 3 more. I think you're on pace to get there.1
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Wow, @psulemon, I hadn't seen a post from you in months, was starting to wonder if you'd moved on.
I'm personally not cutting AFTER a bulk, but rather BEFORE a bulk. Since I'm in a no-lifting period due to an injured elbow tendon, I'm taking advantage of this time to go crazy on cardio and strict on eating to lose as much weight as possible before I get the green light start of April. At that time I can resume lifting, will swap from cutting to maintenance, add creatine, and start enjoying life again, lol.
Yea, life has been very crazy. Between my kids (7 & 5), training my wife and my social media stuff for food, I am super picky on what I respond to. Most of my MFP time is modding.
Here is my current weight trends.
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Under 200 this morning! 199.6.
1.2 pounds to lose in 17 days for comp!6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Under 200 this morning! 199.6.
1.2 pounds to lose in 17 days for comp!
Best of luck!1 -
Made weight, and finally pulled 400 lbs (402.3 lbs, 182.5 kg)!!! I've only been chasing that number for FIVE years.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sf0bhzF84Fk?feature=share6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Made weight, and finally pulled 400 lbs (402.3 lbs, 182.5 kg)!!! I've only been chasing that number for FIVE years.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sf0bhzF84Fk?feature=share
That was so smooth. h0 -
Sounds like you already know what you’re doing! Just steadily lose weight week by week and you’re golden!0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I've only been chasing that number for FIVE years.
And because it's a long time coming, it feels all the better for having earned it! Well done!1 -
Still nicely trending. March was a struggle. My wife turned 40, so between parties and lots of cakes, progress slowed. But i am super happy since I am 1 lb away from an all time low. Still working daily to fix issues but overall getting stronger. Sucks getting old
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