Working on my cutting diet

[TheWolf]

I'm looking to drop some BF. I've been bulking for a while and looking for a change. Current Bulking Plan

I'm still working on getting my new plan together, but my question is what should my post work out meal look like on a cut.

Current POW Meal
*Post workout Whey shake
*Quaker Oats (1 cup)
Cals = 410
Fat = 8.5
Carbs =57
Protein = 29
An hour or so later
*Cottage cheese (1 Cup)
*Natural Peanut Butter (2 tbs)
Cals = 405
Fat = 19
Carbs =14
Protein = 40
(The above plan was really laid out by CowPimp after some prodding........oh, that was cheap, but I had to do it...get it....prod....like cattle prod...nevermind.)
Just wondering if someone could advise on how I need to modify this while trying to drop some body fat.
You can follow the link in my sig to see my workouts. I've just started adding cardio after weight training. I may switch that to cardio on my days off from lifting.
I'm 6-0
204 lbs
BF ~ 15%

Need more details, just let me know.

 

[TheWolf]

CowPimp, Jodi you out there? Just wondering how/if my post workout meal should change if looking to drop some BF??


Thanks

 

[Jodi]

Sorry, must have missed this one.

For cutting, IMO, it's better to stick with low gi carbs. So 40-50G of protein plus 30-40G of carbs. Then 1 hour later have a full meal approx. Protein 40-50G, Carbs 40-50G & Fat 10G

I'm not saying what you have up there is bad but what I posted above is what I prefer.

 

[TheWolf]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply.
What I had posted was what CowPimp recommended for my bulking diet. I thought it might need to be modified to cut.

Just checked out your gallery.....looking good. I'll take nutrition advice from you any day. Thanks again.

 

[Jodi]

No problem and thank you.

Yeah, since you are no longer bulking that diet needs to change, alot

 

[onamission]

Hey jodi, Ive been reading that post workout you want a big insulin spike, so wouldnt this warrant hi GI carbs like dextrose in a PWO shake. Not doubting or contradicting you, just trying to sort out the different cross-forum point of veiws. Please let me know, if i am wrong i need to change mine.

 

[Jodi]

I don't feel spiking insulin is necessary and neither do many others on this board. I don't follow this protocol because of my own testing that I did on myself. I felt better when I did not spike my insulin and I looked better as well. When I spiked my insulin I held more water and I looked smooth. These are 2 things you don't want especially while cutting.

 

[nikegurl]

I don't feel spiking insulin is necessary and neither do many others on this board. I don't follow this protocol because of my own testing that I did on myself. I felt better when I did not spike my insulin and I looked better as well. When I spiked my insulin I held more water and I looked smooth. These are 2 things you don't want especially while cutting.

I agree with Jodi and noticed the same thing with myself. However, I definitely suggest trying it for yourself to decide. This has been a hotly debated topic and some prefer not to spike while others are sure you are short-changing yourself if you don't. If you haven't been spiking post workout I suggest giving it a try for 2 weeks. That was more than enough time for me to notice the impact and decide that it wasn't for me.

 

[onamission]

When healty, thats what ive been doing. Im going to do the reverse and try without for a couple weeks or so and see. Thanks.

 

[nikegurl]

good luck. you may as well try both and judge for yourself. i think you'll notice a difference and you'll be able to decide what's best for you.

 

[Jodi]

When healty, thats what ive been doing. Im going to do the reverse and try without for a couple weeks or so and see. Thanks.

Might as well try. IMO there is no reason to subject yourself to simple sugars if you don't need to. I'd prefer to save it for a really good cheat meal.