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Workout baws, how many calories you eat per day when cutting?

Posted on 3/25/16 at 1:59 pm
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
Member since Jul 2014
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 1:59 pm
Had a good fall/winter of #Gainz but I've managed to get fat as frick also. Looking to lose ~20lbs. Body fat but hopefully continue gaining leak muscle mass or at least maintain.

How many calories a day?

How much cardio should I be doing?

Any recommended supplementation?

TYIA
Posted by Shepherd
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:01 pm to
BMR calculator is your friend.
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
51615 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:02 pm to
Eat what you want and die happy
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13546 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:03 pm to
quote:

Body fat but hopefully continue gaining leak muscle mass


You may need anabolic help if you truly want that.

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at least maintain.

That's more realistic but still hard to do. If you maintain the same body weight but are losing body fat, then youre gaining muscle at the same time which is tough to do. Try intermittent fasting and walking fasted in the morning along with cutting carbohydrates down quite a bit. You didn't give nearly enough info for any other realistic advice because we don't know what your calorie deficit should be at since we don't know your measurable and what your maintenance should be. You can lose body fat without getting on a treadmill or bike, but you have to be strategic.
Posted by tcaus1
Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:10 pm to
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when cutting


Posted by King of New Orleans
In front of The Hungry Tiger
Member since Jul 2011
9946 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:15 pm to
It's not complicated. Workout and do cardio that's worth a shite, not just a steady slow run or walk. Actually sweat.

Then cut your portions way down. And don't eat after 7:30-8:00.

Drink water.

Profit.
Posted by oleyeller
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:17 pm to
quote:

Looking to lose ~20lbs. Body fat but hopefully continue gaining leak muscle mass or at least maintain.


good luck... no trying to discourage you.. but this wont happen
Posted by Sparkplug#1
Member since May 2013
7352 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:18 pm to
You need better genetics, sorry.
Posted by cajunduby
C-Bus
Member since Nov 2012
2245 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:20 pm to
1500 cal
1.3-1.5 x bodyweight g of protein
<100 g of carbs
<50 g of fat

Drink water, do cardio.
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
18300 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:20 pm to
I target around 1950 calories, which is ~15% deficit below my TDEE.
quote:

Body fat but hopefully continue gaining leak muscle mass or at least maintain.

make sure you get adequate protein
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
102970 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:21 pm to
I'm working a 20% deficit while eating a keto diet. Lost about 12 lbs so far in 4.5 weeks.
Posted by Moretiger
OKC
Member since Aug 2013
91 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:23 pm to
You can use this calculator to find your calories/macros.

LINK

Personally, I usually avoid cardio on a cut (especially HIIT) because I find it just makes me hungrier. If anything, I walk on the treadmill at a high incline.

The only supplement you really need is probably protein power to help supplement the protein you eat as part of your meals. On a cut, you should at least be eating 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight in order to preserve the muscle you built while bulking.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
19240 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:25 pm to
I'm doing 2,000 per day, its not hard other than days when I drink a few beers.

Use an App like MyFitnessPal etc to track calories.

I walk 3 miles per day and lift light weights.

Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
102970 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:29 pm to
HIIt is essential just do it in small doses. No more than 12 to 15 mins. Go all out on the intervals.
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:36 pm to
What gear you running baw?
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:43 pm to
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And don't eat after 7:30-8:00.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:47 pm to
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lift light weights



Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26537 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:51 pm to
Actually this is a good thread for me as well. Been working on making #gainz and eating about 3,000 calories a day. But going to need to lean up for summer.
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:54 pm to
Yall baws getting a late start.
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32015 posts
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:56 pm to
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Yall baws getting a late start.



this... but i guess better late than never
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