The Cut Diet- Post all questions and comments here (Volume 4 is Now Available!)

[Radok]

Originally Posted by bryce126

basic = alkaline,

ph scale:
0 = 100% ACIDIC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 water
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 = 100% BASE

we want to be slightly base for many, many reasons but these foods help keep us more base, as do the principles of the cut diet

I understand acids and bases, I just don't see how alkaline=base. Alkaline is the first column of the periodic table, I'm just trying to understand why raising alkaline mineral levels in the body makes the PH raise. Edit: nvmnd, I got it now. They form positively charged ions.

[ticketmagnet]

Actually, Alkaline metals are the second column of the periodic, table, the Alkali metals being the first column. But this doesn't matter. The definition of Alkaline in this case is just a high pH. The word is interchangeable with basic and doesn't necessarily mean there is any certain element in the substance.

[Blimp2Pimp]

Originally Posted by Martial-Artist

Yeah thanks but I think ill keep my 60 dollars for a while I get those from food. I'm going to hit shoulders on thursdays for the duration of this diet.

you're obviously not that serious about training then...

[GratefulJoseph]

i am still trying to figure out if i should start using this product. i am not necessarily at a plateau but i have a bottle of it because i got the sesamin/dialene combo. should i just hold on to it and start using it when i plateau or should i just start using it anyway? could yall please post some of your experience with dialene ie when you went on it, how it affected you, gains, etc. thanks a lot dudes!

[fast50hz]

Is there any reason why I cant eat regular tuna in water instead of albacore?

I think regular tuna has 1 g of carbs and albacore has 0 everything else is the same. I was just considering the price difference .


Also how about crystal light is that ok to drink?

[Radok]

Originally Posted by ticketmagnet

Actually, Alkaline metals are the second column of the periodic, table, the Alkali metals being the first column. But this doesn't matter. The definition of Alkaline in this case is just a high pH. The word is interchangeable with basic and doesn't necessarily mean there is any certain element in the substance.

alkaline earth metals are the second. I didn't use the "earth". I realize that in the context of the paper, but I didn't understand the chemical basis for using the term that way. But I realize it's probably the fact that they're water soluble and form ions that alter the PH balance.

[british-beef]

Im looking at starting the cut diet soon but have only read vol 2.

Has much changed in the latest vol 4 or am i ok to use the one ive read?

[Pelluco]

Originally Posted by british-beef

Im looking at starting the cut diet soon but have only read vol 2.

Has much changed in the latest vol 4 or am i ok to use the one ive read?

some things have been modified and they took what works and made it EVEN BETTER than before
http://www.scivationbooks.com/gameover.htm

[ReSpAwN DeMoN]

Just wanted to get this out there.

That I think I am in the zone!

I can feel I get leaner and leaner every 4-5 days!

Also whenever I come into work (be advised we wear kevlar vests under our uniforms so it gets HOT especially during the summer time!).

I'm like the only one that is just DRENCHED in sweat before we even start!

Yesterday we were out in a parking lot doing an investigation and sweat was literally pouring off of me!! No one else was really sweating though.

People claim I am not normal.

I love this diet!!

[big blind jay]

Rock on bro in the zone ftw. keep up the great work.

Originally Posted by ReSpAwN DeMoN

Just wanted to get this out there.

That I think I am in the zone!

I can feel I get leaner and leaner every 4-5 days!

Also whenever I come into work (be advised we wear kevlar vests under our uniforms so it gets HOT especially during the summer time!).

I'm like the only one that is just DRENCHED in sweat before we even start!

Yesterday we were out in a parking lot doing an investigation and sweat was literally pouring off of me!! No one else was really sweating though.

People claim I am not normal.

I love this diet!!

[NC_Tarheel]

Originally Posted by Blimp2Pimp

you're obviously not that serious about training then...

That's not fair..just because he doesn't train w/ primal EAA he's not serious about training??? I've never even tasted the stuff.

[sodomojo]

Originally Posted by NC_Tarheel

That's not fair..just because he doesn't train w/ primal EAA he's not serious about training??? I've never even tasted the stuff.

I agree, there are plenty of people that are serious that don't use it, or any supplements for that matter and still get results.

[Dinos7]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but is pork steak an acceptable protein source for the cut diet? Also what about red meat in general? Thanks!

[Pelluco]

Originally Posted by Dinos7

Sorry if this has been asked before, but is pork steak an acceptable protein source for the cut diet? Also what about red meat in general? Thanks!

here straight form the book hope this helps and no, i dont think that Pork is acceptable in the CUT DIET as for the red meat would be Sirloin

Protein: All equal to ~7g protein
? Chicken breast (white meat) boneless/skinless - 1 oz or 28.35g
? Turkey breast (LEAN) - 1 oz or 28.35g
? Fresh fish (cod, haddock, halibut, tuna in water), tilapia
- 1 oz or 28.35g
? Egg whites - 2 or 67g
? Egg Beaters - ? cup or 2.15 oz or 61g
? Lean Sirloin/fillet - ? oz or 21.25g
*NOTE: You can substitute 3oz of any of these protein choices for
1 scoop of Substance WPI if desired

[sodomojo]

Does anybody eat a potato with butter or smart balance, or sour cream for their carb meal instead of sweet potato or instead of oatmeal?

[Lando33]

Originally Posted by sodomojo

Does anybody eat a potato with butter or smart balance, or sour cream for their carb meal instead of sweet potato or instead of oatmeal?

i follow the carb meal word for word from the book. it works. This is one element of the diet I will not F with.

[SixPax]

Ok, well. I weigh 158 lbs. I'm in decent shape, probably about 13 percent body fat (just an est) and I started this diet on Monday. I used the formula and I'm doing the 2500 calorie cut diet. Then I thought to myself, this does not make sense at all. Did I do the equation wrong? Am I doing the wrong amount?

[sodomojo]

Originally Posted by Lando33

i follow the carb meal word for word from the book. it works. This is one element of the diet I will not F with.

Yes, it does work, I had thought I read that it could be used as a substitute, maybe I am wrong.

[Scivation]

Originally Posted by SixPax

Ok, well. I weigh 158 lbs. I'm in decent shape, probably about 13 percent body fat (just an est) and I started this diet on Monday. I used the formula and I'm doing the 2500 calorie cut diet. Then I thought to myself, this does not make sense at all. Did I do the equation wrong? Am I doing the wrong amount?

Try it and judge per your results.

[falconbird]

This may have already been asked or covered, but what am I supposed to drink with my meals, just water always ??? What about skim milk...

[Pelluco]

Originally Posted by falconbird

This may have already been asked or covered, but what am I supposed to drink with my meals, just water always ??? What about skim milk...

NO to the skim milk and Yes you can have water with your meals, except the carb meal only 60-90min before and 60-90 after.

[guitarua]

Originally Posted by Pelluco

NO to the skim milk and Yes you can have water with your meals, except the carb meal only 60-90min before and 60-90 after.

UNLESS you need the water to get the food down. The lack of water is partially to leave room for all the food. Marc has stated in other threads that he would rather you drink something than choke!

[SixPax]

Originally Posted by Scivation

Try it and judge per your results.

Thanks, also one more question. My last meal (meal 6) often ends up being at 11 at night due to me waking up late. Does this effect anything?

[big blind jay]

No, it doesn't matter not everybody is on the same sleep schedule. as long as its the last meal of the day.

Originally Posted by SixPax

Thanks, also one more question. My last meal (meal 6) often ends up being at 11 at night due to me waking up late. Does this effect anything?

[ticketmagnet]

So if somebody switches from the Volume IV 2750 plan to the 2500plan, what exactly are they changing? I'm having trouble understanding the differences. It looks to me like the amounts are the same or direct equivalents, but the Macros listed differ by 5g of fat.

In some cases, the fat is exactly the same (2tbsp peanut butter or 18 amonds), but on the 2500 diet this is called 15g fat. In the 2750 it is called 20g fat. The only difference is in meal 5, where 2750 calls for 24 almonds instead of 18.





I've been wondering about almonds anyway. Counting seems wrong - shouldn't we be weighing? I see 1oz. of peanuts in some places, but 1oz of almonds (which should be equivalent) is usually closer to 24 when I weigh them. (Plus, Blue Diamond sells 1oz packages of almonds, which would be super handy)

[Carlito99]

Originally Posted by ticketmagnet

So if somebody switches from the Volume IV 2750 plan to the 2500plan, what exactly are they changing? I'm having trouble understanding the differences. It looks to me like the amounts are the same or direct equivalents, but the Macros listed differ by 5g of fat.

In some cases, the fat is exactly the same (2tbsp peanut butter or 18 amonds), but on the 2500 diet this is called 15g fat. In the 2750 it is called 20g fat. The only difference is in meal 5, where 2750 calls for 24 almonds instead of 18.

I've been wondering about almonds anyway. Counting seems wrong - shouldn't we be weighing? I see 1oz. of peanuts in some places, but 1oz of almonds (which should be equivalent) is usually closer to 24 when I weigh them. (Plus, Blue Diamond sells 1oz packages of almonds, which would be super handy)

Weigh EVERYTHING. It's the only way to be 100% sure of the amount you're eating

[Lando33]

Originally Posted by SixPax

Thanks, also one more question. My last meal (meal 6) often ends up being at 11 at night due to me waking up late. Does this effect anything?

I don't believe it should make a difference. Just get in the approrpiate number of meals, that's all.

[big blind jay]

The only difference from 2750 plan and 2500cal plan is dropping a fat serving from each meal , 20 to 15. dropping 30g of fat a day equal to 270cals. The amount of almonds may be a typo just use the macro chart and measure out the amount of fat you need to meat the amount of servings you need. As for almonds weight them, not all almonds are the same size or weight.

Originally Posted by ticketmagnet

So if somebody switches from the Volume IV 2750 plan to the 2500plan, what exactly are they changing? I'm having trouble understanding the differences. It looks to me like the amounts are the same or direct equivalents, but the Macros listed differ by 5g of fat.

In some cases, the fat is exactly the same (2tbsp peanut butter or 18 amonds), but on the 2500 diet this is called 15g fat. In the 2750 it is called 20g fat. The only difference is in meal 5, where 2750 calls for 24 almonds instead of 18.





I've been wondering about almonds anyway. Counting seems wrong - shouldn't we be weighing? I see 1oz. of peanuts in some places, but 1oz of almonds (which should be equivalent) is usually closer to 24 when I weigh them. (Plus, Blue Diamond sells 1oz packages of almonds, which would be super handy)

[zacBEAST]

If someone is using the cut diet just to lose fat and are not staying on it for a set amount of time, would it be better to start at the higher caloric level (for me, that would be the 2750 or 3k plan, or would it be better to start at the 2500k plan????

I was considering on using the cut diet to lean out when i finish up my bulk in the next couple of week and I was curious to see what the experts had to say?

[Pelluco]

Originally Posted by zacBEAST

If someone is using the cut diet just to lose fat and are not staying on it for a set amount of time, would it be better to start at the higher caloric level (for me, that would be the 2750 or 3k plan, or would it be better to start at the 2500k plan????

I was considering on using the cut diet to lean out when i finish up my bulk in the next couple of week and I was curious to see what the experts had to say?

shoot for higher it leaves more room to cut calorie