Whats going wrong...

[Reinhart9]

ok so been training since the start of June 2011, decided to start my cut 4 weeks ago today for the summer. I started my cut at 5'10 181 about 15-16% bf, 4 weeks later i am sitting at 176 which to me the only weight i lost was water weight, i havent noticed any physical changes in my appearance and ive taken picture each monday. i hit the treadmill for 10 minutes after every workout doing intervals every minute from 6.0-8.0 mph.... anyone have any idea what i am doing wrong heres my diet:

Meal 1:
3 whole eggs
2 egg whites
slices up ham
meal 2:
whole wheat bread
2tpbs natty pb

meal 3:
1/2cup brown rice
4oz chicken breast
apple

meal 4:
1/2 cottage cheese
1/3 yogurt
1/3 cup almonds

meal 5:
4oz chicken breast
1/2 brown rice

pre workout
N.O Explode

post workout
protein shake
creatine

totals: 1922 cals .... 181grams protein , 168 grams carbs, 66grams fat

[grux12]

I dunno your routine and whether it's good/crappy, but I suspect it's the lack of calories in your diet. You're eating as if you're on a cut, OP.

[Reinhart9]

I dunno your routine and whether it's good/crappy, but I suspect it's the lack of calories in your diet. You're eating as if you're on a cut, OP.

im following a routine that i got off this site, just added another chest day because its lacking, but i am on a cut...

[grux12]

im following a routine that i got off this site, just added another chest day because its lacking, but i am on a cut...

*facepalm* I'll read the whole post next time before posting. Are you eating at least 500 calories under maintenance?

[Reinhart9]

*facepalm* I'll read the whole post next time before posting. Are you eating at least 500 calories under maintenance?

no problem bro, maintance for me is about 2200 so i am 300 under plus cardio at about 200 so pretty much exactly 500 under maintance but looking around at posts most people dont go below 1900 for their cut and im worried if i go much lower ill start to loss some muscle mass. I am knowledge about this but its my first cut.

[grux12]

Then what's your cardio routine looking like? My maintenance is about 3570 (as I lift 6 days/week and work for a moving company), so when I cut I try to keep it at about 2800 cals while doing HIIT (3 x 10mins) each day.

[Reinhart9]

Then what's your cardio routine looking like? My maintenance is about 3570 (as I lift 6 days/week and work for a moving company), so when I cut I try to keep it at about 2800 cals while doing HIIT (3 x 10mins) each day.

im also lifting 6 days a week, doing cardio after every workout, on the treadmill for 10 minutes switching from 6mph to 8mph every minute.. is it possible that im not eating enough?

[grux12]

im also lifting 6 days a week, doing cardio after every workout, on the treadmill for 10 minutes switching from 6mph to 8mph every minute.. is it possible that im not eating enough?

I'd extend my cardio/make it more intense if I were you. Try doing three ten minute cardio sessions (one at the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end of your workout) where you jog for 2.5 minutes, then sprint full out for 30 secs and then, without stopping, jog for 2.5 mins, sprint 30 secs, etc until the 10 minutes are up. Doesn't sound like much, but just try it first.

[Reinhart9]

I'd extend my cardio/make it more intense if I were you. Try doing three ten minute cardio sessions (one at the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end of your workout) where you jog for 2.5 minutes, then sprint full out for 30 secs and then, without stopping, jog for 2.5 mins, sprint 30 secs, etc until the 10 minutes are up. Doesn't sound like much, but just try it first.

alright thanks ill give that a try for the rest of the week and see how it works! reppin!

[grux12]

You're welcome, and good luck.