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I agree with TPlain23. If you're going to eat @ 1800 calories per day, I would make sure that your getting .4-.5 g/lb lbm fats and 1.5g/lb lbm protein the rest coming from carbs. That has worked...

This article also details this cutting diet.

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Regarding n0useforaname's post, this is very normal to experience. On a cutting diet, your body has lower levels of muscle glycogen. Even by increasing calories to a maintenance level, you increase...

I'm going to guess that your BMR is around 1400kcals. You should never be below that when cutting especially since you are doing so much cardio and weight training. These guys are right in that I...

In my own personal experience I don't think it matters as much. In the case of cutting for sustained periods I believe there is value in cyclic refeeding once every 1-2 weeks to increase leptin...

Are you new to weight training? If so, I might recommend not worrying about cutting until you start to plateau with beginners gains. Its possible for you that you might gain some muscle mass that...

BeingPaid is spot on. Your total calories seem on the low side for you size, I cut at 2,000 and I only weigh 160lbs. Also, I think you can get away with lowering protein to 1g per pound of lean...

Agree with all the above!

There are a lot of people out there who don't think the same way that we do. There is no doubt that at times socializing w/ friends and family will have conflicting interests with your fitness...

These guys are all correct. Its about sustainability which is why so many people fail at keeping their New Year's resolutions. Its easy to go balls to the wall for a couple weeks and burn yourself...

Agree with all the above.

Read through wave_length's article, How to lose fat for Noobs - Part II. It is stickied.

Great information regarding the lower ab exercises, thanks!

I appreciate the feedback, thanks!

I can definitely appreciate the scientific approach to cutting as I also am employed in this field. I'm in agreement with cnh57811's comments regarding the protein intake and giving yourself some...

Was curious if there was a rule of thumb regarding grip spacing when doing low-bar squats? I think I have lots of shoulder flexibility and have to keep my grip at just past my shoulders to perform...

Take measurements for a baseline, i.e. weight, body fat %, arm, waist, thigh size, etc. Start counting calories and adjust them accordingly to target 1-2lb/week weight loss. Eat a diet high in...

Exactly this.

You're probably cutting too hard too fast. Are you currently counting calories? If not, I would recommend it. Once you understand where the maintenance calorific level is for you,...

This.

I've been in the same boat before my friend. Think about what is the root cause of your lack of interest in work. With previous employers, I have found that there needs to be an equal...

Personally I find motivation in numbers. I believe in the mantra that if you track it, it will improve. Log your workouts and calories daily and take measurements to see how your body composition...

I'm not sure about all of your protein coming from whey. I'm a proponent of eating a wide variety of food, then supplementing the rest with whey which is usually around 50% of my daily protein. ...