ITT: Yearly CUT begins today. Fellow lifters/cutters GTFIH for some spring GREENS

[homers54321]

I am down 50 lbs from my peak weight when I was competing.

[lightsarefallin]

Lifting heavy while cutting is key. If you don't convince muscle to stick around, you'll burn through it along with the fat.

That's precisely the mindset I abide by. Did a heavy push day this morning at 7am. Sickening pump. Down 4 pounds since Monday.

[GreatOldOne]

Going to the beach in a few weeks so trying to be lean for that, then actually going to work on gaining some mass. Lost a lot of weight over the last few years, remained stable over the last one...now tbh want to gain some weight back, just mostly muscle if possible

[Ace Corona]

I used to do this and have fond memories of it. 3 days on, 1 day off. No excuses, balls to the wall. It was more during a mass-gaining phase, though. I really couldn't logistically do this now even owning my own gym. It's a lot of effort and energy to devote so good on you for being consistent with this training approach!

I’m a NEET, I graduated college in 2018 and don’t need to work or go to school, so I have nothing but time to devote to my cut. I would be a fool NOT to take advantage of the extra time I have and lift. I broke through a plateau this morning and am at my lowest weight in five years!

[AvengeMe]

Will take a look - thanks! I'm an old fuk now writing all my macros using pen and paper while listening to vinyl and grumbling about spotify. Seriously, I have years' worth of note books literally FILLED to the brim with macro breakdowns of all my days. I'll sometimes consult last years' for helpful notes and to see what I was doing when.

Yeah man check it out. I also used to do the same. And that's the beauty of the app, you can just swipe a few times to see years worth of your nutrition data as well as trends etc related to it.

[Switeq]

Starting monday, have been slacking on strength training for almost a year. Havent got that fat luckily but I want to get lean and maintain that for life. 12-14% bf should be realistic, only a few weeks from 10% if I want to go a little lower.

[SaviorSelfJT]

In 4 greens srs

Lifting but not cutting

[lightsarefallin]

In 4 greens srs

Lifting but not cutting

Looking pretty hench in your avi srs

Also, repped

[Legz422]

I was up about 5 lbs from first surg in Nov to day before this surgery 3 weeks ago. I'm up another 3 since then. I was askeered to get on scale today because I really thought it would be much worse.

All the Motrin/Aleve is making me retain water. I'm hoping that I'll lose this 3 lbs and maybe a little more in the next few weeks as I cut down on the meds. Supposedly 6 weeks to full recovery then if I'm still up I can start cutting.

[lightsarefallin]

I was up about 5 lbs from first surg in Nov to day before this surgery 3 weeks ago. I'm up another 3 since then. I was askeered to get on scale today because I really thought it would be much worse.

All the Motrin/Aleve is making me retain water. I'm hoping that I'll lose this 3 lbs and maybe a little more in the next few weeks as I cut down on the meds. Supposedly 6 weeks to full recovery then if I'm still up I can start cutting.

Probably gonna feel nice. I don't know if you're like me but I really dislike outside variables largely out of my control that prevent me from starting specific goals.

[Legz422]

Probably gonna feel nice. I don't know if you're like me but I really dislike outside variables largely out of my control that prevent me from starting specific goals.

Yes! I'm exactly like that! I feel so frustrated. I want to be able to do what i want to do and that's exercise. Plus I hate when my jeans get too tight. This is why I don't understand when people start gaining and don't get it under control. I wouldn't want to have to buy all new clothes. lol

[Polaris]

I've cut a bunch, and I've gotten really lean but I'm still not quite where I want to be (around 10ish %). Not sure how much more I need to lose, but I've got to be close.

I recently got a couple of size 30 jeans and can fit them very comfortably, could probably go even lower. Even back in High School (before I started lifting and spending too many years "bulking"/bloatceling) I don't think I ever wore below 32 (maybe I could have though, I don't know).

Despite all of the weight I've lost, it really doesn't seem like I've lost much strength.

[lightsarefallin]

Yes! I'm exactly like that! I feel so frustrated. I want to be able to do what i want to do and that's exercise. Plus I hate when my jeans get too tight. This is why I don't understand when people start gaining and don't get it under control. I wouldn't want to have to buy all new clothes. lol

I used to be that person. I look at old photos and am both disgusted and perplexed at my complete lack of self-awareness.

Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

I've cut a bunch, and I've gotten really lean but I'm still not quite where I want to be (around 10ish %). Not sure how much more I need to lose, but I've got to be close.

I recently got a couple of size 30 jeans and can fit them very comfortably, could probably go even lower. Even back in High School (before I started lifting and spending too many years "bulking"/bloatceling) I don't think I ever wore below 32 (maybe I could have though, I don't know).

Despite all of the weight I've lost, it really doesn't seem like I've lost much strength.

The lowest I got was size 31 waist. Maybe this summer I'll be rocking 30s.

[Channel83]

Will keep stuffing food in until April and then will evaluate.

[Legz422]

I used to be that person. I look at old photos and am both disgusted and perplexed at my complete lack of self-awareness.

Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

The lowest I got was size 31 waist. Maybe this summer I'll be rocking 30s.

Well the important thing is you did get it under control and look at you now!

[Skirrel]

I've got my waist down to 29.5" on a good day, in the morning after peeing

i've just been on a very slow cut, eating between 2000-2400 calories a day depending on how i feel as well as activity level. walking at least 10k steps, usually target 14k. lift weights 2x a week and martial arts 2x a week

what helps is the walking, and eating the same things each day; potatoes are very filling, and taste good after air frying. as for protein i just try to get at least 0.75 grams/lb bodyweight

it doesnt really feel like im dieting, probably because i'm taking things very slow

[lightsarefallin]

Well the important thing is you did get it under control and look at you now!

If I'm being honest I never thought I'd get here, let alone way into my 30s. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks

I distinctly remember that feeling of helplessness. It's an awful way to live. I'm guessing that's why people willingly dig their heads into the sand to avoid the issue, kind of like your mind going into witness protection program. People are so full of cognitive coping techniques sitting on a bedrock of self-loathing. Self-awareness is more important than I know how to put into words. It's truly the cornerstone to meaningful change.

I've got my waist down to 29.5" on a good day, in the morning after peeing

i've just been on a very slow cut, eating between 2000-2400 calories a day depending on how i feel as well as activity level. walking at least 10k steps, usually target 14k. lift weights 2x a week and martial arts 2x a week

what helps is the walking, and eating the same things each day; potatoes are very filling, and taste good after air frying. as for protein i just try to get at least 0.75 grams/lb bodyweight

it doesnt really feel like im dieting, probably because i'm taking things very slow

I've been keeping it simple so far myself. Potatoes are a large starch staple when I cut. I tend to avoid processed wheat and opt for other sources of carbs like potatoes, sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, and, especially, legumes. My first meal is always a legume chilli. I make a large batch, enough for 4 days, and weigh it out into 4 containers. First meal is done that way, don't need to worry about what I'll be eating. Plus, it's easy and quick to eat. Just fire her up and down the hatch.

[Polaris]

I've got my waist down to 29.5" on a good day, in the morning after peeing

i've just been on a very slow cut, eating between 2000-2400 calories a day depending on how i feel as well as activity level. walking at least 10k steps, usually target 14k. lift weights 2x a week and martial arts 2x a week

what helps is the walking, and eating the same things each day; potatoes are very filling, and taste good after air frying. as for protein i just try to get at least 0.75 grams/lb bodyweight

it doesnt really feel like im dieting, probably because i'm taking things very slow

How do you do it? Cut them up and season them? Use a little oil?

[Khumatmibro]

I'm all for being lean but some of you guys need to understand that it's no good being lean with absolutely no muscle mass whatsoever.

Anyone sub 200lbs should probably focus on building some actual muscle mass before worrying about getting lean. The 200lb figure is assuming your a normal height for a man and not a manlet.

[lightsarefallin]

How do you do it? Cut them up and season them? Use a little oil?

In on this. We're inheriting one of those contraptions. I've never used one and generally cook using my grill or oven/stove top.

[Skirrel]

How do you do it? Cut them up and season them? Use a little oil?

you can do them many ways, but here are some that I use:

1) For quick potato wedges, i cut up around 2 potatoes into wedges, then rinse them with drinking water, then pat dry with paper towel. toss in tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or unrefined peanut oil (this is good according to Dr. Cate). Toss with sea salt. My ninja air fryer is like a toaster oven, so I can put these wedges on a stainless steel tray after they've been oiled and salted. I lay them on the round edge so that the most air is exposed to them. Air fry for 20 min at 400 F, then i toss them in the oil on the tray and lay them on their sides, air frying for another 10 minutes

2) For something really tasty, i do patatas bravas. I chop up potatoes into 1 inch cubes, rinse with water like above, then boil them in water with salt and some baking soda for around 8 minutes. Take them out of water then fry in steel pan for 5 min on on side, then toss, then fry other side, then toss and pop into air fryer for around 10 min (?) or until they get crispy. The baking soda helps the edges become "rough" so when you air fry them they get even crispier.

For the patatas bravas, I usually make some sort of aioli with a hot sauce, a bit of ketchup, and greek yogurt or coconut oil mayo depending on what i feel like eating

With the oil that you cook the potatoes in, yes they can be 120-240 calories if 1-2 TBSP, but some of it gets stuck on the pan or can be soaked up with a paper towel. It is worth those calories, since the potato dishes are pretty filling and pretty low calorie.

The potatoes have to be russet potatoes.

Greg from Kinobody loves eating potatoes, and has some videos online making similar dishes that are filling.

[lightsarefallin]

you can do them many ways, but here are some that I use:

1) For quick potato wedges, i cut up around 2 potatoes into wedges, then rinse them with drinking water, then pat dry with paper towel. toss in tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or unrefined peanut oil (this is good according to Dr. Cate). Toss with sea salt. My ninja air fryer is like a toaster oven, so I can put these wedges on a stainless steel tray after they've been oiled and salted. I lay them on the round edge so that the most air is exposed to them. Air fry for 20 min at 400 F, then i toss them in the oil on the tray and lay them on their sides, air frying for another 10 minutes

2) For something really tasty, i do patatas bravas. I chop up potatoes into 1 inch cubes, rinse with water like above, then boil them in water with salt and some baking soda for around 8 minutes. Take them out of water then fry in steel pan for 5 min on on side, then toss, then fry other side, then toss and pop into air fryer for around 10 min (?) or until they get crispy. The baking soda helps the edges become "rough" so when you air fry them they get even crispier.

For the patatas bravas, I usually make some sort of aioli with a hot sauce, a bit of ketchup, and greek yogurt or coconut oil mayo depending on what i feel like eating

With the oil that you cook the potatoes in, yes they can be 120-240 calories if 1-2 TBSP, but some of it gets stuck on the pan or can be soaked up with a paper towel. It is worth those calories, since the potato dishes are pretty filling and pretty low calorie.

The potatoes have to be russet potatoes.

Greg from Kinobody loves eating potatoes, and has some videos online making similar dishes that are filling.

I'll be getting mine soon so will double back to this post, thanks! I love potatoes myself. They're a huge carb staple when I cut. Really great bang for your buck, nutritionally speaking.

[xxAchillesxx]

Dude you have got to check out the Macrofactor app. I was the same way with my cuts but now using that app the lowest I get is around 2000 cals and I'm getting leaner than I ever used to.

I'm gonna check this out. I never used to really log anything and just go about it along with working out just doing what I felt like doing. Which is odd because I know I'm MUCH more disciplined when I have complete structure in my life. Takes all the guess work and "I don't feel like it" out of it. "This is what we're supposed to be doing and that's it" makes it so much easier.

My workouts got so much better and more consistent since I started using the FitBod app. Auto generates new workouts every day based on my own workout style parameters and how fresh certain muscle groups are. I love it. So it's odd that I haven't done the same fore tracking food intake. Definitely going to give it a whirl now though.

[Illuminati666]

Put on a pound last week

Keep yo-yoing between 258 and 260.

It’s proper hard to be motivated when my whole body is covered with stretch marks so even if I do get to my target ima still look awful

[Ace Corona]

I'm gonna check this out. I never used to really log anything and just go about it along with working out just doing what I felt like doing. Which is odd because I know I'm MUCH more disciplined when I have complete structure in my life. Takes all the guess work and "I don't feel like it" out of it. "This is what we're supposed to be doing and that's it" makes it so much easier.

My workouts got so much better and more consistent since I started using the FitBod app. Auto generates new workouts every day based on my own workout style parameters and how fresh certain muscle groups are. I love it. So it's odd that I haven't done the same fore tracking food intake. Definitely going to give it a whirl now though.

I use MyFitnessPal to track my calories and have seen amazing results. I can check on different days to see how many calories something was and see if I can use that same measurement for that food item, or if I need to use slightly less because I’ve eaten things today that I didn’t eat then.

[sfgiants13]

I'm gonna check this out. I never used to really log anything and just go about it along with working out just doing what I felt like doing. Which is odd because I know I'm MUCH more disciplined when I have complete structure in my life. Takes all the guess work and "I don't feel like it" out of it. "This is what we're supposed to be doing and that's it" makes it so much easier.

My workouts got so much better and more consistent since I started using the FitBod app. Auto generates new workouts every day based on my own workout style parameters and how fresh certain muscle groups are. I love it. So it's odd that I haven't done the same fore tracking food intake. Definitely going to give it a whirl now though.

MF is a solid app. I used it for a while but for people like me who binge too often on the weekends and tend not to track it makes the app impossible to use. It's just a bit too pricey for an app for me. I think they were working on adjusting to partial logging when I switched over but not sure if they've done that yet. I just got the Loseit app for $60 lifetime and it's good as well. Simple to use and I can barcode scan. MFP basic worked fine but I hated how the ads ruined it.

Anyway a good start to the month over here. No binging yet and the weight is starting to drop off. It's way easier to stay within my calories without the booze abd associated binging. Go figure lol

[PhiloSquid]

adding 200mg/week tren ace onto my trt+. lets go

[Skirrel]

I'll be getting mine soon so will double back to this post, thanks! I love potatoes myself. They're a huge carb staple when I cut. Really great bang for your buck, nutritionally speaking.

What version did you get? I got a stainless steel (or so it claims) ninja airfryer, which can be flipped up to save counter space:



it does heat up unevenly, but that's the price I pay for aesthetics, space, and being able to load a larger tray of food

[lightsarefallin]

What version did you get? I got a stainless steel (or so it claims) ninja airfryer, which can be flipped up to save counter space:



it does heat up unevenly, but that's the price I pay for aesthetics, space, and being able to load a larger tray of food

Honestly, I have no idea. It's not here yet. I don't see myself using it but I might try it out.

Well into the second week of cut, time flies. Yesterday was pretty brutal. #1 piece of advice on my end is to keep busy, mentally and physically. Being up at 4:30am and waiting till 11am to break your fast is a long ass spell of starvation. Pretty smooth afterwards, though.

[fate0311]

addy is a good cut tool