When cutting...

[Nope]

When doing a cutting phase, should I keep taking my protein shakes?

 

[DADAWG]

When doing a cutting phase, should I keep taking my protein shakes?

protein intake should stay just as high or higher when cutting , the fats and carbs should be reduced not protein.

 

[Nope]

okay thanks

I'm asking cuz I know you're supposed to drop cals

Also, I've been taking protein and glutamine 3 times daily and eating really well, training 5 days a week, including 30 min cardio every workout...this isn't my cutting phase tho...anyway, i'm putting on fat around my waist and I thought it was from the extra cals in the protein, cuz i'm not eating any fat, I don;t get it

 

[Nope]

Okay, so real simply...how should I cut?

I know to have a lower calorie intake, no prob

I'll keep taking the protein

I already do 30min cardio per workout...should I do 45?

Should I lift lighter weights with more reps?

Basically I'm confused b/c this isn't far off the phase I'm in right now, but for some reason i'm putting on LOTS of weight...I went from 182 lbs - 190 lbs in 2 weeks...aaaah, but i been eatin tons, but its all been healthy, like veggies, chicken breast, tuna, turkey breast...oh well, i'll cut the calories and see how i do

How should my WORK-OUT change during the cut is basically what i need to know now, Thanks!

 

[DADAWG]

Okay, so real simply...how should I cut?

I know to have a lower calorie intake, no prob

I'll keep taking the protein

I already do 30min cardio per workout...should I do 45?

Should I lift lighter weights with more reps?

Basically I'm confused b/c this isn't far off the phase I'm in right now, but for some reason i'm putting on LOTS of weight...I went from 182 lbs - 190 lbs in 2 weeks...aaaah, but i been eatin tons, but its all been healthy, like veggies, chicken breast, tuna, turkey breast...oh well, i'll cut the calories and see how i do

How should my WORK-OUT change during the cut is basically what i need to know now, Thanks!

im not a big believer of cutting the weight down and adding reps but thats just my opinion . dropping carbs down is probably your best bet to keep calories down .

 

[Mudge]

Protein doesn't account for many calories in the diet. However since there is only so low you can go with calories without starving yourself, this is why thermogenic aids and LONG DIETS are somewhat a neccessity, along with cardio for some people (not me).

300g protein = 1200 calories, not a whole lot.

The only thing increasing reps and shortening rest periods does for you, is keeps the heart rate elevated ala circuit training or what have you.