to all cutting experts and moderators

[blood_drinker]

OK bro, i fished out some threads for you giving you an idea of a cutting diet 403030.

This one is a cutting diet started by Scniken. He was doing a couple of things wrong and we helped him correct the problems. Follow the advice here so you don't fail in your cutting diet.
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=43976&highlight=403030

This one is just my personal experience losing weight.
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=48625&highlight=403030

"I have a friend that wants to get in shape but is a complete beginner. Any recommendations?"
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=37648&highlight=403030

And of course we have to remember gy's first post taking on hoffmesiter on cals in vs cals out debate
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=36314&highlight=403030

Also, search for the following
"The right carbohydrates for building muscle"
"The importance of post workout meals considering we all workout"
"The latest theoretical misconception"

Some good info and debates in those.

I wish you luck bro

 

[ozgod_76]

Thank you all for the replies. Can we keep them coming , i appreciate everything all you good people say.

 

[ozgod_76]

where is everyone . sorry it is the weekend everwhere else isn't it?

 

[Hoffmeister]

Hey, oz. Yeah, it's the weekend (or was)

First, though very flattering of gy, MS has forgotten more about dieting etc., than I've ever known. If she responds, listen to what she says.

Working with weights is probably the single best step to take. It sounds like you already have a routine in mind. If you need some ideas, check out:

http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html

Don't want to start another debate, but for cardio, I'd check out the info on intervals:

http://www.wsu.edu/~strength/bodycomp.htm

I don't believe there is a "correct" macro ratio for dieting. The basics seem to be:

1) Set target calories at 10-12 calories/lbs. I'd start at the high end.

2) Especially if weight training, get at least 1 g/lbs of protein. Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Milk, Fish, Tuna, etc. If you need to, add some protein drinks.

3) Get 20-30% of your calories from "good" fats: EFAs (Flax Seed Oil, Udo's Choice), Nuts, Fish Oils/Oily Fish.

4) The rest is up to you. Find a diet you can live with. For carbs, try to stick with "clean" carbs: oatmeal, whole grain breads, brown rice, veggies, sweet potatoes, etc.

Finally, incorporate a "refeed". Where you're at, start at once every 2 weeks. Go at least 1000 cals over your normal diet, but make it high carbs and very low/no fat. As you lose fat, make these more frequent, like once a week.