We’re talking of course about steroids and although steroids are a part of every major sport and in higher levels than most are aware it’s so blatantly obvious in bodybuilding that for many it shines a dark light. There are many points we may reference as to why it’s often viewed as an obscure way of life with a seemingly cult like following but there is one factor in particular that is more responsible than any other. Adapt the plans to suit your own needs and daily routine and adjust according to your results in order to attain a steady loss of body fat.Competitive bodybuilding is by the majority of society largely misunderstood, this is no secret yet year after year millions of people the world over enjoy competing themselves or simply enjoy such a lifestyle. Serving James’ Super Smoothie – The JSS Cutting ShakeĪs with all the plans on MuscleTalk, this is merely a guide and must not be stuck to rigidly! You must eat a variety of different meats/fish, starchy carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables every day, and drink plenty of water. Porridge: 30g oats + skimmed milk + tsp sugarġ80g tuna or mackerel salmon or chicken breastĤ0g whey protein powder + 5g glutamine in waterĤ0g wholemeal pasta or 40g basmati rice or 2-3 small boiled new potatoes
#HOW TO CUT BODYBUILDING REDDIT FULL#
Portion sizes and meals have been structured in such a way to help keep you feeling full up and satisfied whilst dieting. Be strict in avoiding treats and junk food.įollowing a meal plan similar to the one below should give a steady loss of body fat, and if you are training hard, there will be no loss of muscle. Consume complex starchy carbohydrate foods regularly, but in small portions only. The key to effective cutting lies in careful manipulation of your intake of carbohydrate foods, i.e. Meals must be small but regular, and in order to keep growing and maximise your bodybuilding, it is essential to keep protein intake high. Hoodia can be used for suppressing appetite where appetite is a problem, but a well designed regimen, shouldn’t allow for excessive hunger. Supplements based on ephedra or ECA (ephedrine – caffeine – aspirin) are effective, but not without side effects. Green tea has mild thermogenic properties and will provide antioxidants in the diet, so is a useful addition. Some are labelled as ‘ fat burners‘ but they do not burn fat they are thermogenic aids and simply increase core body temperature very slightly and thus metabolic rate is raised.Īlthough they may be used as an addition to a suitable cutting and cardio regimen, weight loss supplements must not be relied on too heavily. There are a huge number of weight loss supplements on the market, some rubbish and some effective. In practice, this is the level so when you cease exercising you feel slightly warm and just out of breath. Intensity should be low, say about 55-60% maximum heart rate, the optimum level for mobilising fat reserves whilst maintaining muscle tissue. Ideally this should be done first thing in the morning, if it fits in with your daily routine, following a black tea or coffee and nothing else.
In order to achieve optimum results, try to include 40-50 minutes of cardiovascular exercise or high intensity interval training (HIIT) three or four times per week.