MFP 8 week cutting challenge

VMarkV

What do you think about the timeframe Marky judge ?
8 weeks, +/- 3 weeks offset of do we need to al start today ? (for instance, still 1w of maintenance then 12w of cuts for me)

Now until the end of October I guess? Sound fair? Again post after pics around 8 weeks give or take

The prize is self satisfaction, pride, and more confidence...intangible objects are easier to ship

moosejuice16

But i'm not ready just yet foxy. Couple more weeks and i'll join in just a little late.

Currently around 218lbs, 16.5% bodyfat.

PercivalHackworth

What do you think about the timeframe Marky judge ?
8 weeks, +/- 3 weeks offset of do we need to al start today ? (for instance, still 1w of maintenance then 12w of cuts for me)

Now until the end of October I guess? Sound fair? Again post after pics around 8 weeks give or take

The prize is self satisfaction, pride, and more confidence...intangible objects are easier to ship

Sounds good to me cheers

IronPlayground

Count me in on this. It's time I try to shred some of these pounds I've been toying with. I'll reassess this weekend to get some accurate numbers by Monday.

MinnesotaManimal

After a 12 week bulk, I am up from the mid 160's to 176 lbs. I have all my pre cut measurements listed in my blog and I will use them as a reference for progress. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/nicksolomon

Good luck friends! also, add if you want. I run and lift heavy.

aproximately 17% bf?

8 week goal 12%

ultimate 2012 goal, 10%

I aint waiting till monday. lol

8/24/2012

Squats, standing press and deads

Treadmill HIIT

steep incline walk.

FoxyMcDeadlift

Moose, compete for most defined animal class with me and Yak. You know yyou want to! any other animals welcome.

IronPlayground

Moose, compete for most defined animal class with me and Yak. You know yyou want to! any other animals welcome.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

adamsilva

I'll be in, at the start of September 2 weeks time!

sarah44254

I'm not anywhere near goal, and this "bulk" was not intentional. I want to get smaller and lose weight if the scale agrees, can I be part of this challenge?

FoxyMcDeadlift

All are welcome, get involved! Just take some befores and afters and lose some weight

Sidesteal

I think you guys should start a cutting challenge group (maybe even a bulking one this winter?). Each entrant can have their own thread in the group, they can use it like a training journal too if they would like.

Bodybuilding.com did this a few times for the summer challenges and it was a big hit. Each contestant had their own thread/journal and it was really motivating to see progress and read about how others were doing.

Then, when the competition is done, you could post links in the main forums so people can see it.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

I like the group idea

LiftBigtoGetFit

Is this a group or forum post? I'm considering it but can't get pics till Wednesday night.
Never actually done a 'cut' before although obviously I've spent more than a few years on the slow & steady bulk.
I may be suffering a bit of bro science here but cutting the cals is what you mean but cut yeah? If I do that will I mess my metabolism? Im asking serious questions there

Ok, I am new to lifting Bulking/Cutting... I have been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 and eating maintain or a little higher for about 12 weeks. Does cutting just mean dropping calories or do you change your workout up? I don't think I could continue to increase my lifting weights and drop my calories at the same time.

Sidesteal

Is this a group or forum post? I'm considering it but can't get pics till Wednesday night.
Never actually done a 'cut' before although obviously I've spent more than a few years on the slow & steady bulk.
I may be suffering a bit of bro science here but cutting the cals is what you mean but cut yeah? If I do that will I mess my metabolism? Im asking serious questions there

Ok, I am new to lifting Bulking/Cutting... I have been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 and eating maintain or a little higher for about 12 weeks. Does cutting just mean dropping calories or do you change your workout up? I don't think I could continue to increase my lifting weights and drop my calories at the same time.

If I were you, I would decrease calories and keep your lifting program the same. Depending on how advanced you are, I would expect you will still make strength gains during your cut, they just won't increase at the same rate since you're running on lower calories and it's likely that the strength gains are coming from rate coding instead of actual LBM increases. (Neural adaptions)

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/reps-per-set-for-optimal-growth.html

LiftBigtoGetFit

Is this a group or forum post? I'm considering it but can't get pics till Wednesday night.
Never actually done a 'cut' before although obviously I've spent more than a few years on the slow & steady bulk.
I may be suffering a bit of bro science here but cutting the cals is what you mean but cut yeah? If I do that will I mess my metabolism? Im asking serious questions there

Ok, I am new to lifting Bulking/Cutting... I have been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 and eating maintain or a little higher for about 12 weeks. Does cutting just mean dropping calories or do you change your workout up? I don't think I could continue to increase my lifting weights and drop my calories at the same time.

If I were you, I would decrease calories and keep your lifting program the same. Depending on how advanced you are, I would expect you will still make strength gains during your cut, they just won't increase at the same rate since you're running on lower calories and it's likely that the strength gains are coming from rate coding instead of actual LBM increases. (Neural adaptions)

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/reps-per-set-for-optimal-growth.html

ok, thanks! I will have to read through that link you posted because you lost me on some of that stuff.

Sidesteal

Is this a group or forum post? I'm considering it but can't get pics till Wednesday night.
Never actually done a 'cut' before although obviously I've spent more than a few years on the slow & steady bulk.
I may be suffering a bit of bro science here but cutting the cals is what you mean but cut yeah? If I do that will I mess my metabolism? Im asking serious questions there

Ok, I am new to lifting Bulking/Cutting... I have been doing the Stronglifts 5x5 and eating maintain or a little higher for about 12 weeks. Does cutting just mean dropping calories or do you change your workout up? I don't think I could continue to increase my lifting weights and drop my calories at the same time.

If I were you, I would decrease calories and keep your lifting program the same. Depending on how advanced you are, I would expect you will still make strength gains during your cut, they just won't increase at the same rate since you're running on lower calories and it's likely that the strength gains are coming from rate coding instead of actual LBM increases. (Neural adaptions)

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/reps-per-set-for-optimal-growth.html

ok, thanks! I will have to read through that link you posted because you lost me on some of that stuff.

Generally speaking I would read ALL KINDS of stuff on that website, as Lyle has amazing information. That particular article just references rate coding so I linked it in case you want to read about it. It's nothing that will change (or should change) your training but it's good nerdy info to read about

As far as calorie reduction, I'd aim for about 20% below TDEE as a good base-value for cutting. Could also take a week at maintenance first to adjust.

Hendrix7

Weight 80 kilos

Body fat - no idea

Goal - Dem visible abs

Training routine - DC training

Cardio will be done as per lyle mcdonald, fasted or semi fasted with 200 mg caffeine pre workout.

LiftBigtoGetFit

thanks for the info, it will give me something to read at work... I mean in my free time I'm still new to a lot of this so any info helps.

my before pic (about 2 weeks ago)



BF% approx - 20-22%
aiming for 16-18%

Zero2hero2013

my embarrassing before photos

FoxyMcDeadlift

Weight 80 kilos

Body fat - no idea

Goal - Dem visible abs

Training routine - DC training

Cardio will be done as per lyle mcdonald, fasted or semi fasted with 200 mg caffeine pre workout.

We're the same weight! challenge accepted!

Group created, having a open groups cool, means we can start/finish whenever you want.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8015-8-week-cutting-challenge

PercivalHackworth

Week 0

BiscuitsNDavy

Debating.

PercivalHackworth

oink oink

moosejuice16

Moose, compete for most defined animal class with me and Yak. You know yyou want to! any other animals welcome.

I will do. Just not yet.

FoxyMcDeadlift

Just added a weightloss tag to the group as some people have been a bit confused about cutting. Please join us, all levels welcome, if you're looking to lose some weight there will be some good banter and nutritional/training tips in this group!

Moose, now we have a group you can start your cut whenever!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8015-8-week-cutting-weightloss-challenge

VMarkV

Time is running out! Only another week or so?
Show me what you've become!

chrisdavey

I've got 11 days left and I think I was one of the first starters.

Have said that everyone that finishes in the month will go in that month's comp as it is an ongoing thing and people can join whenever they want.

Zero2hero2013

i stopped after only 5-6 weeks, il take a better picture at the weekend, this is from my phone at the gym this monring

VMarkV

Anymore takers? Last call...let's say be Halloween so anyone else can pig out!

redhousecat

well, personally, I'd like to see more pictures.......