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Bulking, Cutting, Maintaining?

FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/09, 11:11 AM Just when i figure i have this sorted i learn something new and get rather confused. I am regaining definition whilst ridding the excess fat on my midsection. From what i hear that is impossible??? Or is it only impossible to do so if u are looking to make MASSIVE increases in bulk? Should regain definition then cut? Much of it is diet i know, and my diet is very good: 2000-2200 calories 180-230g+ Protein 36g Fats max 300g Carbs Although i do eat alot of fruit in my whey shakes, I hear this will hinder my progress? True? I have had a lot of input around this and am just about getting my head around it, please comment. Thanks
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/06/09, 11:18 AM You have the right idea. Your thinking is correct. I would probably suggest if your main goal is shedding some bodyfat, (leaning out), I would continue that till you are asthetically happy. Then go to adding some quality lean mass. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/09, 12:54 PM Thanks dude, finally, it makes sense...for now :big_smile:
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2006/06/09, 02:51 PM "just about getting my head around it" SHHHH...I try not to say that. Just about the time I say this something new comes out and everything changes. Otherwise this pretty cut and dry...they're called Bulk/Cut phases for a reason. Bulk is when you up your calories (albeit slowly and with clean foods), then when you reach a certain weight goal you can lower your calorie intake(slowly again). If you're not where you want to be then start the whole thing all over again. :dumbbell:
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/09, 03:18 PM Yeah i know what it is, just wasnt sure of how i personally should approach this. bb1 has set me on the right path :) And yeah, I'm sure something will new will surface and confuse me all over, but for now...amen :D ============ Quoting from sstump1: "just about getting my head around it" SHHHH...I try not to say that. Just about the time I say this something new comes out and everything changes. Otherwise this pretty cut and dry...they're called Bulk/Cut phases for a reason. Bulk is when you up your calories (albeit slowly and with clean foods), then when you reach a certain weight goal you can lower your calorie intake(slowly again). If you're not where you want to be then start the whole thing all over again. :dumbbell: =============
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/12, 05:35 AM Thanks swarm, i find that i can do without that amount of carbs, so to add some "good" fat would be helpful, i.e. peanuts, seeds etc. Excellent ;) I'll keep you guys posted, and when i'm back where i wanna be asthetically, i'll post some pictures of the progress. ============ Quoting from swarm: I wouldn't be quite so worried about fat intake, and maybe considering dropping some of the carbs to allow yourself up to 50-60g of poly/mono unsaturated fat. It would give you a better variety of foods to choose from (like antioxidant rich peanuts), and still allow you to trim up your abs. I think you're on the right track though, definitely. Good luck and keep us posted! =============