Best way to slim down?

[brickbatstone]

cheat day? I would advise against itl...........personallyl I never cheat, however many do to keep sane....I'd limit it to a cheat meal, and make it as solid nutrionally as possible.......set a date, maybe in a few weeks, and have a good time......weekly? Not necessary and will hault your progress.....

Just to clarify, when you are cutting, you always eat below your maintenance? You don't even have a clean cheat day?

 

[javaguru]

For me, controlling carbs is critical. I don't consume more than 1g/lb and most are consumed first thing i the morning and around my workouts. I keep protein at 1.5g/lb and fat low, around .25g/lb. I do carb cycle and twice a week I add about 100g of carbs to my diet but those days I tend to have some "junk" food after my workout.