No More Muscle

Uthinkso · 12-29-2003, 09:36 AM

Ok here is the deal. I am trying like hell to get smaller in size and no matter what I do I keep growing. I know there are people that can't grow on here that are cursing me right now

What I really need to do is go on a massive cutting program, but I have always trained for mass so I am kind of flying blind here on what to do.

Should I stop using creatine and restrict my protein use (about 250-300gr a day)? Should I eat smaller meals, should I lift lighter weights with more reps? I don't really love the cardio work, but do about 20-25 minutes each time i work out. Usually just run on the treadmill and grunt about it the whole time.

I have been successful in making the transformation back to the gym life now, but I have to get crackin on my goals. Only 8 months until the wedding.

**Prince** · 12-29-2003, 09:48 AM

When I cut here is what I change:

Lower cals a bit, mainly from reducing my carbs.
Reduce starchy carbs, especially in the evenings.
Add some cardio.

**Mudge** · 12-29-2003, 10:42 AM

Powerlifters trying to stay in a certain weight class just restrict calories.

Uthinkso · 12-29-2003, 11:50 AM

I will just restrict calories for a month or so and see how that pans out.

thanks fellas

**Mudge** · 12-29-2003, 12:21 PM

Why only a month? If you want to hold a lesser weight, this has to be permanent.

**Prince** · 12-29-2003, 01:15 PM

you need to be on a strict diet, it's not just about cutting some calories either.

I am currently on a very strict "cutting diet". I probably should have been more clear on my above post.

tjwes · 12-29-2003, 01:35 PM

eat clean
drink more water,at least a gallon a day minimum
eat frequent smaller meals 6-7 per day
do HIT cardio 5-6 days a week
create a calorie deficit
train hard,doing one bodypartt each day
Post your current diet ,and I`ll tyr to fix it up to help you reach your goals.

Uthinkso · 12-29-2003, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
Why only a month? If you want to hold a lesser weight, this has to be permanent.

What I meant was after a mnth or so i should see some results if I am doing this right. If I don't see any results than I need to take further measures.

This is indeed a permanent thing, trying to form the body I am happy with rather than a body I can deal with.

**Mudge** · 12-29-2003, 02:41 PM

If you dont see the results you want, dont work out as hard. Use lower weights, drop 1-2 reps, etc

You will notice that nobody using the pink and blue dumbells seem to be "muscular"

tjwes · 12-29-2003, 03:17 PM

Pink and blue dumbells ! LOL

**Mudge** · 12-29-2003, 03:26 PM

I'm about to switch to them myself, these 26" arms are getting to be a pain to live with, oh the curse.

Uthinkso · 12-29-2003, 07:00 PM

I'll look for those pink and blue dumbells at the gym tommorrow.

12-29-2003, 09:36 AM	#1
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	No More Muscle Ok here is the deal. I am trying like hell to get smaller in size and no matter what I do I keep growing. I know there are people that can't grow on here that are cursing me right now What I really need to do is go on a massive cutting program, but I have always trained for mass so I am kind of flying blind here on what to do. Should I stop using creatine and restrict my protein use (about 250-300gr a day)? Should I eat smaller meals, should I lift lighter weights with more reps? I don't really love the cardio work, but do about 20-25 minutes each time i work out. Usually just run on the treadmill and grunt about it the whole time. I have been successful in making the transformation back to the gym life now, but I have to get crackin on my goals. Only 8 months until the wedding.
	"Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the face".-Mike Tyson http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...ner=ndagostino Myspace

12-29-2003, 09:48 AM	#2
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,735 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	When I cut here is what I change: Lower cals a bit, mainly from reducing my carbs. Reduce starchy carbs, especially in the evenings. Add some cardio.
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12-29-2003, 10:42 AM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Powerlifters trying to stay in a certain weight class just restrict calories.
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12-29-2003, 11:50 AM	#4
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	I will just restrict calories for a month or so and see how that pans out. thanks fellas
	"Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the face".-Mike Tyson http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...ner=ndagostino Myspace

12-29-2003, 12:21 PM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Why only a month? If you want to hold a lesser weight, this has to be permanent.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

12-29-2003, 01:15 PM	#6
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,735 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	you need to be on a strict diet, it's not just about cutting some calories either. I am currently on a very strict "cutting diet". I probably should have been more clear on my above post.
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips! HumaneVoLabs - Foaming Transdermal Delivery System.

12-29-2003, 01:35 PM	#7
tjwes "You Can`t Flex Fat" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 456 Photos: 8	eat clean drink more water,at least a gallon a day minimum eat frequent smaller meals 6-7 per day do HIT cardio 5-6 days a week create a calorie deficit train hard,doing one bodypartt each day Post your current diet ,and I`ll tyr to fix it up to help you reach your goals.
	My Website: http://www.geocities.com/timbuktuweights/ My Forum: http://timwescott.proboards18.com/index.cgi

12-29-2003, 02:41 PM	#9
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	If you dont see the results you want, dont work out as hard. Use lower weights, drop 1-2 reps, etc You will notice that nobody using the pink and blue dumbells seem to be "muscular"
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

12-29-2003, 03:17 PM	#10
tjwes "You Can`t Flex Fat" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 456 Photos: 8	Pink and blue dumbells ! LOL
	My Website: http://www.geocities.com/timbuktuweights/ My Forum: http://timwescott.proboards18.com/index.cgi

12-29-2003, 03:26 PM	#11
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	I'm about to switch to them myself, these 26" arms are getting to be a pain to live with, oh the curse.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

12-29-2003, 07:00 PM	#12
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	I'll look for those pink and blue dumbells at the gym tommorrow.
	"Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the face".-Mike Tyson http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...ner=ndagostino Myspace

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