I Suck at Cutting

[BIGrob84]

GOALS:
Weight: 185 lbs
Bodyfat: 10-12%

Current Weight: 210 lbs
Bodyfat: 22-24%

Diet:
-keep carbs low for 4-5 days a week.
-Eat at least 200g protein a day.
-Limit alcohol. I will allow myself to drink Friday/Saturday after 6 pm.

Workout:
(3 days) Full Body with emphasis on Upper

New Year, New Day, NEW ME, fuk it.

[N0Excuses]

-Limit alcohol. I will allow myself to drink Friday/Saturday after 6 pm.

It won't matter what day/time you are drinking if you don't cut back the amount you are taking in.

Good luck bro. We are about the same size and have the same goals

[BIGrob84]

I understand that. The reason I put a time requirement is due to the fact that I would start drinking on Saturday at 12 pm and would be sh!t faced by 10 pm. This really isn't a broscience rule. It's just a personal requirement for myself. Thanks for posting.

[N0Excuses]

I understand that. The reason I put a time requirement is due to the fact that I would start drinking on Saturday at 12 pm and would be sh!t faced by 10 pm. This really isn't a broscience rule. It's just a personal requirement for myself. Thanks for posting.

Np. Don't always post in everyone's logs but I'll be following along to see how you do!

Stick with it!

[BIGrob84]

Np. Don't always post in everyone's logs but I'll be following along to see how you do!

Stick with it!

Thanks man. Do you have a log?

[BIGrob84]

Workout: N/a

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast
Dinner - Chicken Breast (Buffalo Sauce), Pepperoni, Scrambled Eggs/Turkey-Bacon/Cheese/Onions, PB/Almonds/ChocChips, Almond Milk

Totals:
1885 Calories
219g Protein
90g Fat
28g Carbs

Notes:
Going to start working out today. My sciatic nerve has been hurting for about 4 weeks now. I went to the chiropractor and he said it would be fine to lift as long as I wasn't squatting or deadlifting. This sh!t hurts still; fuk it.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
BB Bench 225
BB Bent Row 135
BB Military 95
Pull Ups
DB Lateral/Front Raises 15

*All 3x8

Nutrition:
Lunch - Broccoli, Chicken Breast (Covered in Sirachi!)
Dinner - Broccoli (Sirachi), Chicken Breast (Buffalo Sauce), Pepperoni, Scrambled Eggs/Turkey-Bacon/Cheese/Onions, PB/Almonds/ChocChips, Almond Milk

Totals:
2005 Calories
227g Protein
90g Fat
40g Carbs

Notes:
Feeling positive people. Replacing Milk with Almond Milk really isn't bad at all. Love to drink it with my Peanut Butter concoction.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
N/a

Nutrition:
Lunch - Broccoli and Chicken Breast covered in Sirachi/Hot Sauce
Dinner - 12 oz Ribeye Steak w/onions, scrambled eggs/hot dog/turkey-bacon/onion/cheese, almond milk

Totals:
1942 calories
225g protein
95g fat
25g carbs

Notes:
Steak was really good. My brother bought me a skillet for Xmas so this was the first time I used it. Great gift. Sciatic nerve is still acting up.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
DB Incline (2) 70 lbs
DB Military (2) 45 lbs
Chin Ups
One Arm DB Row 35 lbs
Upright BB Row 45 lbs

Nutrition:
Lunch - Broccoli and Chicken Breast covered in sirachi/hot sauce
Dinner - Broccoli/Sirachi, Turkey Meatballs w/cheese, PB/Almonds/ChocChips, Scrambled Eggs/Turkey-Bacon, Almond Milk

Totals:
1995 calories
218g protein
103g fat
40g carbs

Notes:
Good gym day. Excited about getting back into the swing of things. Looking forward to Friday. Low carbs are not affecting me thus far.

[BIGrob84]

Friday

Lunch - burger patties and broccoli
Dinner - eggs/turkey bacon, cheese, beer, beef jerky, tuna with lemon juice/onions/cilantro

Saturday
Fiber one cereal, potato/chorizo burrito, sub sandwich, sushi, miso soup, beer

Sunday
Beer, new york steak, eggs and bacon

Notes: could have went without the booze on sunday still leaning out though.

[MGC92]

I believe your plan is good man but the beer is f**king it up.

[BIGrob84]

I believe your plan is good man but the beer is f**king it up.

only when in excess. I fuked up by drinking sunday. But im cinfident this approach will work.

[BIGrob84]

Monday 1/16/12

Workout:
N/a (sciatic nerve is killing me)

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast covered in buffalo sauce
Dinner - Chicken Breast, Scrambled Eggs/Turkey-Bacon/Onion/Cheese, PB/Choc-chip/Almonds, Almond Milk, Hot Dog, Pepperoni

Totals:
1885 Cals
219g protein
90g fat
27g carbs

Notes:
My Sciatic Nerve has been killing me for going on 5-6 weeks. If anyone reads this and has pointers I would love to hear it.

[BIGrob84]

Tuesday 1/17/12

Workout:
BW squats (50)

Nutrition:
Lunch - A little Chicken/Carne Asada (5-6 oz total), Beans, salad
Dinner - Chicken Breast, Fried Eggs with Turkey-Bacon/Sirachi/Cheese, PB/Choc-chip/Almonds, Almond Milk, Hot Dog, Pepperoni

Totals:
2000 Cals
200g protein
75-90g fat
Low carbs

Notes:
Doing the body weight squats felt pretty good. It's the first time I've done anything lower body related in about 4 weeks. The nerve still hurts though

[BIGrob84]

Wednesday 1/18/12

Workout:
N/a

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast w/ sirachi
Dinner - Chuck Steak w/onions, fried Eggs/Turkey-Bacon/hot dog/onions/Cheese covered in sirachi, PB/Choc-chip/Almonds, Almond Milk,

Totals:
1975 Cals
235g protein
96g fat
27g carbs

Notes:
Just feeling out of it. I know it's not the carb depletion though. Coming down with a flu. Will be fine tomorrow so I can hit the gym.

[BIGrob84]

Thursday 1/19/12

Workout:
BB Bench 225 lbs
BB Bent Row 135 lbs
BB Military Press (Behind Back) 95 lbs
DB Front/Lateral Raises 15 lb DB's

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast and Broccoli w/ sirachi
Dinner - Fiber One Honey Cluster Cereal w/Milk, Turkey Meatballs w/cheese,onions,

Totals:
1660 Cals
190g protein
63g fat
106g carbs

Notes:
Pretty good day. Felt a little sluggish at the gym but still put in a good workout. Sciatic nerve is still bothering me. I'm probably going to go pick up some anti-inflamitory's and start taking daily until it goes away. Man, I'll never take my legs for granted again!

Had to eat some carbs man. Feels great! I'm thinking there is no point in going low low on carbs until I reach a stand still. Time to revamp.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
N/a

Nutrition:
Morning - two donuts
Lunch - burger patties and broccoli
Evening - 9 beers

Total cals - 2270
*did not meet protien requirement

Notes:
I dont know why I ate the donuts. But after I did I felt that I shouldnt eat dinner. Went out on a date and had a real good time though

[BIGrob84]

I weigh 206. Down from 210.

Now the real obstacle for me is managing my calorie/protein requirements over the weekend.

Right now im drinking a protein shake mixed in vanilla almond milk. Ive never done this before but it is so good. My plan is to have a couple of these both saturday and sunday.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:

Db incline 70 lbs (140 lbs)
Db military 45 lbs (90 lbs)
Chins
Upright row 50 lbs

Nutition:
Morning - 50g whey in almond milk
Lunch - breakfast burrito.
Dinner - ribs, mashed potatoes, spicy tuna roll
Extras: beer

estimated total cals/protein:
3700/150

Notes:
Good day. Started drinking earlier than I shouldve and ended up with 15 drinks in me (heiniken light - 99 cals). Got on the scale this morning (sunday) and down a pound. Im sure its water weight or something but its still funny.

[ajw1982]

I weigh 206. Down from 210.

Now the real obstacle for me is managing my calorie/protein requirements over the weekend.

Right now im drinking a protein shake mixed in vanilla almond milk. Ive never done this before but it is so good. My plan is to have a couple of these both saturday and sunday.

Yeah... weekends always a massive challenge for me on a cut (more time available + easy access to food and alcohol = massive potential to f*** up) ... really working on changing up my habits. I guess try and fill yourself up with the protein shakes and keep focused on the end goal!

[BIGrob84]

Yeah... weekends always a massive challenge for me on a cut (more time available + easy access to food and alcohol = massive potential to f*** up) ... really working on changing up my habits. I guess try and fill yourself up with the protein shakes and keep focused on the end goal!

Yeah man. Thats why im trying to eat a little less during the week so I can make a buffer. Aiming for nomore athan 3000 cals on saturday.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
Na

Nutrition:
Morning - 50g whey isolate in almond milk
Lunch - chicken drumsticks, breast, tortillas, rice, beans, fries
Dinner - 26 g whey isolate in almond milk

*beer

Estimated totals: 2700 cals and 170g protein

Notes:
Bummed that the 49ers lost the way they did. Im still proud of them. Truly an inspirational season. Real fan, fuk frontrunners.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
Na

Nutrition:
Lunch - chicken breast with broccoli/sirachi
Evening - chicken breast covered w/ buffalo sauce, scrambled eggs/turkey bacon/onions/cheese, pb/almonds/choc chips, almond milk

Totals:
1570 cals
220g protein
66g fat
17g carbs

Notes:
Calorie cycling begins. Still filled me up before bed. Gonna hit the gym hard today!

[BIGrob84]

Tuesday 1/24/12

Workout:
BB Bench 225 lbs
BB Bent Row 135 lbs
BB Military Press 115 lbs
DB front/lateral raises 15 lbs
Pull Ups 5,3,2

Nutrition:
Lunch (PWO) - Chicken Breast and Broccoli covered in Sirachi
Dinner - OJ/Broccoli shake, Chicken Breast with Brown Rice and Cheese covered in Sirachi, Big bowl of Fiber one cereal in milk, Fiber One Bar (so good), Skinny Cow IC Sandwich

Totals:
1990 Calories
198g Protein
32g Fat
259g Carbs

Notes:
Looking forward to the carbs.

[BIGrob84]

Workout:
Rest

Nutrition:
Lunch - turkey patties and broccoli
Dinner - green beans, turkey meatballs w/cheese and sirachi, fried eggs, turkey bacon/onions

Totals:
1500 cals
180g protein
86g fat
4g carbs

Notes:
Turkey meatballs! Got a fat steak lined up for tomorrow.

[owen54]

In the words of Phil Heath, "can't be a Rock star and a bodybuilder" cut the alcohol out man stuff is a ton of sugar.
Try adding cardio on your off days.

[N0Excuses]

Thanks man. Do you have a log?

Sure do in my sig bro!

Been reading along and it seems like the beer is killing you!

[BIGrob84]

In the words of Phil Heath, "can't be a Rock star and a bodybuilder" cut the alcohol out man stuff is a ton of sugar.
Try adding cardio on your off days.

Sure do in my sig bro!

Been reading along and it seems like the beer is killing you!

I drink only light beers. Heiniken Light (99 cals, 1g protein, 6.8 carbs). Thanks for your concern but I'm progressing just fine. The only thing that would kill me is letting the consumption of alcohol increase my caloric intake (drinking too much and eating junk food).

However, I am not delusional. I enjoy drinking on the weekends and understand that it may slow down my progress, if I allow it to. My plan is to only drink on Friday and Saturday evenings. I have only been fuking up by drinking Sunday's (NFL Football!). But since that is gonna be over soon I will definitely stick to no alcohol on Sundays.

Here are my Calorie goals for the week (not exact):

Monday: 1500
Tuesday: 2000-2200
Wednesday: 1500
Thursday: 2000-2200
Friday: 2500 (can drink)
Saturday: 3000 (can drink)
Sunday: 1750-2000

Around 14500 cals/week. As long as I'm hitting my macros (especially protein) then I should be good. Here are a couple of reads to prove that "Alcohol" is not as bad as people say when losing weight and retaining/growing muscle:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ighlight=drunk

http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/tru...nd-muscle.html

http://rippedbody.jp/2011/08/18/how-...-up-your-diet/

[BIGrob84]

Thursday 1/26/12

Workout:
DB Incline 70's
Chins 3x5 :angry:
DB Military 45's
One Arm DB Row 55 lbs

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast with Broccoli w/sirachi
Dinner - OJ/Broccoli shake, 1 lbs Ribeye steak w/onions, 1 lbs baked fries, Fiber One Bar, Almond Milk, Skinny Cow IC sandwich

Totals:
2094 Cals
226g protein
64g fat
165g carbs

Notes:

[Iblamegenetics]

Thursday 1/26/12

Workout:
DB Incline 70's
Chins 3x5 :angry:
DB Military 45's
One Arm DB Row 55 lbs

Nutrition:
Lunch - Chicken Breast with Broccoli w/sirachi
Dinner - OJ/Broccoli shake, 1 lbs Ribeye steak w/onions, 1 lbs baked fries, Fiber One Bar, Almond Milk, Skinny Cow IC sandwich

Totals:
2094 Cals
226g protein
64g fat
165g carbs

Notes:

The apple cinnamon and mocha caramel fiber one bars are so tasty