If you were me... (reps)

[huntsmen1989@msn.com]

I have been cutting for nearly 4 months now, made some pretty good progress too (starting bodyfat 22%, current bodyfat 15%). Eating ~1800 calories at the moment and doing 30-40 min of cardio 5 days a week as well as lifting 4-6 days per week (i change my workout every month). Once i hit 1800 calories I continually increased my cardio so I wouldn't be starving myself (about 5 extra min of cardio/day, i started at 20 min of cardio/day). I have included a sample of what i eat everyday. My cardio is moderate to high intensity, i use the orbital and recumbant bike and burn ~400-600 calories. Over the last couple weeks my bodyfat has been stuck at 15% even though i have increased my cardio significantly.

Stats:
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 177lbs
BF: 15%
LBM: 150

Heres my question: would you suggest I keep cutting (to ~10% bf) or bulk up for a few monts (attempt to increase my LBM while minimizing excess bodyfat storage)?

Opinions are much appreciated, and thanks for your time.

-Kyle

[Bleeditout]

Cut to about 12-13% body fat and clean bulk, don't surpass 15%

[BabyGunz76]

i would say cut a lil more cuz you dont want to go above 15ish.. if your already at 15 then you got another month maybe month and a half if you keep up the good work.. eat right, work hard and good luck.

[iatemeself]

Go with the velocity diet for a month. It's basically eating close to no carbs and you basically piss out you're fat. Think its call ketosis when you piss out fat. I know thats what i'm going to do when i cut. A month of torture instead of 3-5 months of less torture.

[Harris Y]

I'd say hit below 10 and bulk.

[Bigacb]

What i usually do when dieting is cut my carb intake right down. Il have cereal in the morning then 2 rice cake through out the day early on. The rest is tuna every 2 hours (10 tins) and about 5 protein shakes and plently of water. The weight will drop off. That what works for me and i dont lose much muscle mass and got down to 7% bf.

[Harris Y]

What i usually do when dieting is cut my carb intake right down. Il have cereal in the morning then 2 rice cake through out the day early on. The rest is tuna every 2 hours (10 tins) and about 5 protein shakes and plently of water. The weight will drop off. That what works for me and i dont lose much muscle mass and got down to 7% bf.

How long did it take?

[Bigacb]

How long did it take?

Well it depends where your cutting from? I was cutting from 15-17% and did it in 6 weeks. I hate dieting so i just do it as quick as possible. People always ask why dont i just lower my calories gradualy but ive tried that and it takes ages. Aslong as u have enough protein 2g per lb of bodyweight (more if poss). Its a hard 6 weeks but its worth it in the end. I also have a cheat meal once a week which helps me keep sane. I stop this two weeks from the end. Hope this helps!

[uberrabbitguy]

What i usually do when dieting is cut my carb intake right down. Il have cereal in the morning then 2 rice cake through out the day early on. The rest is tuna every 2 hours (10 tins) and about 5 protein shakes and plently of water. The weight will drop off. That what works for me and i dont lose much muscle mass and got down to 7% bf.

this sounds good, isnt all that protien like killing you kidneys though? otherwise sounds like a pretty awesome routine.

[Zmoke]

no reason to cut down to below 10% unless ur gonna compete

[Bigacb]

this sounds good, isnt all that protien like killing you kidneys though? otherwise sounds like a pretty awesome routine.

No dont have any problems. I only do it once a year for summer. Just get bored of the site of tuna, end up growing gills...

[user8799]

If I were you, I'd switch from your long cardio sessions to HIIT cardio. It is more efficient at burning fat and better about keeping muscle.

[azn.pitbull]

If I were you, I'd switch from your long cardio sessions to HIIT cardio. It is more efficient at burning fat and better about keeping muscle.

x2 exactly and maybe lower ur cal intake to 1500 a day? OR you could try bringing ur cals back up to 2250 a day for two weeks then back down to 1800cals

[Bigacb]

Just start doing a HIIT training programme for 3 days then cardio for two. The weight will drop off with the right diet. Always keep your protein high when dieting otherwise you will lose muscle aswel which you dont want!