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Building Strength

The “Cutting Phase” In Body Building

August 19, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (Editor in chief)

cutting phase

Trying to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time is impossible. It just can’t be done. This is why most women who are trying to do both at the same time see no results and give up. You have to do gaining muscle and lose fat in phases.

To get chiseled cut muscles, you will have some fat to get rid of, so now is the time to cut down. You need to burn off the fat to allow the deeper muscle cuts to show through. You don’t want to lose your hard-earned muscle, but you do want to lose your fat.

cutting phase

Remember, cutting and dieting are extremely hard and take a lot of work. Dieting is very important while trying to cut and cannot be ignored. It must be done properly, and it must always be followed. There are six points you need to follow to achieve a chiseled body.

  • Eat every three or four hours. You need to make sure that you are eating at least 5 to 6 times daily. Eating this much during the day keeps your metabolism running excellent, which allows you to burn many more calories during the day. You must split these meals 3-4 hours apart. This will also help prevent the intense hunger pangs that bring willpower to its knees. Eat slowly, as it takes a while for your brain to register that you’ve eaten.

diet

  • Eighty-six the bread and dairy products. These items are great when you’re putting on size, but for that very reason, they’re to be avoided for the next three months when you are trying to shed fat. Every bodybuilder knows you have to cut out bread and dairy.
  • Get your protein. Each day, consume at least one gram of protein for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. Protein intake is necessary because otherwise, your body might start turning to its protein sources for energy, which could lead to a loss of muscle tissue. Good sources include fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, tofu (particularly if you’re a vegetarian), and lean cuts of red meat. Eat or drink at least some protein with every meal. Take care so that your daily fat intake doesn’t rise above 20 percent of total calories.
  • Emphasize complex carbs. Good sources include potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, butternut squash, peas, and whole grains such as millet, quinoa, and wild rice. Because they have a low glycemic index, these carbs cause smaller fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin than do more rapidly digested sugars. That’s important because insulin spikes will promote fat storage when you’re trying to lean out. Carbs should account for roughly 40 percent of the total calories in the cutting phase.
  • Consume lots of low-calorie vegetables. During the cutting phase, try to munch on tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, broccoli, peppers, baby marrow, mushrooms, spinach, lettuce, and other “wet” carb sources and go easier on starchier carbs such as pasta and rice. It’s a great way of filling up without consuming loads of calories.

diet plan

  • Train on an empty stomach. Refrain from eating much during the two-hour window before each workout. The goal here is to avoid having too many carbs in your system when you train, which has an undesirable fat-sparing effect. If you train first thing in the morning, a pre-workout beverage of four ounces of orange juice mixed with four ounces of water would be excellent. While you want to train on an empty stomach, you also want to avoid running out of fuel mid-workout. To ensure that you don’t, fill up your tank with carbs and protein during the two-hour window after your workout, when your body is most receptive to synthesizing protein for muscle growth and storing energy for fuel.

Below, you can check a sample of the Cutting Phase workout and a daily menu.

Sample Cutting Phase Workout

Day Primary Muscle Group Secondary Muscle Group
Monday Chest Abdominals
Tuesday Biceps/Triceps Calves
Wednesday Cardio
Thursday Legs
Friday Back Forearms
Weekends Cardio
CUTTING MENU

BREAKFAST

2 cups cooked oatmeal with
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil and

2 scoops protein powder

MIDMORNING SNACK

High-protein sports bar

LUNCH

2 small potatoes
6 oz. Chicken breast with salad and

2 teaspoons of olive oil

MID-AFTERNOON SNACK

2 small bananas
2 oz. pecans
2 scoops of protein powder with
2 cups water

DINNER

2 cups basmati rice
8 oz. salmon with salad and

2 teaspoons olive oil
Assorted non-starchy vegetables
(spinach, mushrooms, broccoli,
tomatoes)

Totals: 2,250 calories, 203g carbs, 265g protein, 43g fat



Disclaimer
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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