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Cutting- Keeping it Simple?

883xlsportster
883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
Background. I'm 52. Not a big guy nor a big eater. I did manage to get some pounds on and then leaned down. I read a lot on this website about cutting. Seems to be over complicated Most of us are not mass monsters and will not be Ronnie Colemens types. I found the cutting process to be very simple. Eat at a slight deficit and do HIIT 3x a week. I kept my workout and food choices the same. It can't get anymore simple then that can it? Worked for me anyways.

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited September 2018
    Two weeks aggressive cut.
    3-4 weeks small deficit.

    Up my volume a tad as well as protien to just above 1g/lbBW to help retain muscle.

    Easy peasy peachy squeezy.
  • Riff1970
    Riff1970 Posts: 136 Member
    Yep. It is that simple. And it worked for me too. Good job.

    There’s still people saying carbs make you fat. Even YouTube doctors. Ugh!
  • Riff1970
    Riff1970 Posts: 136 Member
    Btw, it looks like your obliques go all the way back to your spine. 👀

    That’s amazing!
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    Like for shredded serratus & K.I.S.S.
  • 883xlsportster
    883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
    Riff1970 wrote: »
    Yep. It is that simple. And it worked for me too. Good job.

    There’s still people saying carbs make you fat. Even YouTube doctors. Ugh!

    Indeed. As I wrote in another post. I still had my half serving of serious mass, half bagel and sticky rice during the cut. I should mention I don't eat beef or pork very often. Even when gaining. Maybe a burger twice a year and bacon as a treat 3 or 4 times a year. Chicken, fish and turkey work better for me. Thanks for the obliques compliment.
  • 883xlsportster
    883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Great job!

    I keep it super simple
    -Moderate deficit
    -Adequate protein
    -Progressive lifting

    I do add some extras but only after those above are met.


    Thanks. Reads like a excellent game plan.
  • 883xlsportster
    883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Two weeks aggressive cut.
    3-4 weeks small deficit.

    Up my volume a tad as well as protien to just above 1g/lbBW to help retain muscle.

    Easy peasy peachy squeezy.


    Nothing better then "Easy peasy" ;-)
  • 883xlsportster
    883xlsportster Posts: 221 Member
    Like for shredded serratus & K.I.S.S.
    Thanks. Got them from doing my physio for shoulders. Serratus punch is what the movement is called I think.
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