mrbez

Hey Guys,

I've never really researched much into cutting and fat loss, as I have always been rather lean, and have spent my time looking into bulking.

However, am I correct in assuming that once I have finished my bulk, if I change my routine up, do some cardio, and obviously change my diet, I will cut fat? It sounds easy put like that, and it's probably not, but I'm adding some fat with my bulk and I'm not too sure if I should be worried about it?

gym rat

how clean is your bulk mate, when i bulk i use a very clean approach, makes it easier and barely put any fat on... then again i do 3 to 4 45min cardio each week, just up your cardio mate and keep eating what your eating(thats if it is clean food) and it will keep the fat build up to a minimum

mrbez

I would consider it to be very clean Gym Rat, check it out here

http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/gaining-w...king-diet.html

The only cardio I get at the minute is 45 minutes of 5 a side each week. I have left it out as I'm bulking, and simply thought that once my bulk is over, I would be able to drop any fat that I have gained?

gym rat

a brisk 45 minute walk will burn calories from stored fat, if you up the work rate you will burn calories from food, stick to the walk 3 times a week, thats my cardio, and i tend to stay quite lean while gaining muscle, also mate, id use a meal replacement instead of the peanut butter sandwich then put the peanut butter in a shake instead, what iv been doing recently is putting it in my oats, makes the bland taste abit more bareable

gym rat

you can do it your way but means theres more chance of you putting on more fat, the way im suggesting makes your cut alot easier dude

mrbez

Okay, so if I add in a couple of cardio days, in which I just simply walk, that will do me some good for now.

I have some ultra fine oats, so maybe add a third shake into my day, in which I throw some oats in there? And then have say 25G PB in my morning shake for the fats and extra cals?

Or perhaps as I have done today, eat two home made burgers instead, 185 cals, 20 pro and 10 fat?

gym rat

yeah mate the walk will do wonders for keeping fat down
yeah you could add a third shake with oats and even add udos oil for your fats if you dont fancy adding peanut butter to a shake, as for your burgers... tried them the other night, fooking awesome mate,

mrbez

Okay Cheers Gym Rat.

May I ask what your routine looks like when you bulk?

I'm currently training 4 days a week, would I do cardio on the 3 off days or after a workout?

Also, what are your stats?

I have some pictures up in the members section if you want to check them out.

gym rat

il put up a pic of my last bulk if i can find it mate, i went to nearly 16stone and have since dieted down to a nice 14,7, what i have already suggested to you is what im planning to do in the future... a really clean bulk, as dieting for 12weeks to lose a stone really fooked me off.lol,

mrbez

Okay cheers mate, much appreciated.

gym rat

heres a back shot

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mrbez

Looking thick. Is that you at 16?

gym rat

16stone mate, im 23 years old

mrbez

Yeah thats what I meant, 16 stone, lol.

What are you like at 14.7?

gym rat

back is abit more cut and my bi's and tri's have developed alot more(my back and delts over power them), can slightly see my abs but im still working on that, dont have any recent pics but il try get some up in the next few weeks(depending on my progress ), was dieting in pct but was still taking gh so didnt lose to much size, in all honesty my physique looks alot better for dropping the weight, its all good looking big in clothes but when the top comes off you look like ****, so im going to try to stay lean all year round, then compete this time next year