i have one cup of egg whites = 28g
10 oz chicken= approx 100g
2 X protein shake= 50 g
wheat sources= approx 30g
thinking of bringing chicken lower so I can drop weight faster
keep in mind i did not bulk before my cut b/c of high bf%
so can i?
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05-22-2013, 05:30 PM #1Registered User
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Is it okay to bring down protein on cut?
Bench: 200x3
Squat: 280x3
Deadlift: 350x3
FAT-> ATHLETE
14 MONTHS TRAINING. YEARS TO COME.
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05-22-2013, 05:32 PM #2
Lowering protein will not cause you to lose fat faster- i promise
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05-22-2013, 05:34 PM #3Registered User
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Protein should be upped, not lowered. Protein has a thermogenic effect that will help you burn fat and it will help you preserve muscle. Cut your starches, not your protein.
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05-22-2013, 05:54 PM #4Going B-Zerc
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^ nuff said
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05-22-2013, 06:04 PM #5Registered User
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I wouldn't unless your protein/carbohydrate macros are higher.Originally Posted by HuntedX
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05-22-2013, 06:46 PM #6Registered User
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currently my protein is high and my carbs are just about 100g and more than half used for pwoOriginally Posted by ErikTheElectric
Bench: 200x3
Squat: 280x3
Deadlift: 350x3
FAT-> ATHLETE
14 MONTHS TRAINING. YEARS TO COME.
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05-22-2013, 06:52 PM #7Registered User
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I meant carb/fats.. But overall, I wouldn't lower protein. You need it on a cut.Originally Posted by HuntedX
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