My Cutting Diet Part 1
Vanessa Adams - Team Prolab
I decided this time around to let someone else design my cutting diet. My reasoning for this is that I’d much rather just follow directions. I have a tendency too “over-think” way to many details of my supplementation and dieting. My approach this time is to be a bit more robotic. Fortunately, my girlfriend also happens to be a national level NPC figure competitor and is sponsored by Prolab. It’s safe to say she knows her dieting and supplementation protocols very well. She has actually designed her own diets so I turned the reigns over to her for mine. Since she also knows my diet inside and out, she’ll know if I’m cheating!
Now this diet does contain a lot of protein powder but I’m still at relatively high calories for a cutting cycle. As we begin to taper down the calories I will be subbing in more whole food so as you guess, the protein powder will be the first to go. Also, you’ll notice the only carbs I’m getting in is from Gaspari SizeON. The only time you really need carbs is around the time you workout is for energy and I had great success using this the last time I cut. Once I get closer to show time I will most likely be dropping this as well probably at around 5-6 weeks out.
Training Days
I have a great mix of protein sources coming from red meat, various fish, chicken, and from whey. I like this approach in the beginning because it helps one adjust a bit better to dropping carbs while keeping some taste variety. Again, as we get closer to showtime I’ll be eating mostly fresh fish so I’ll take what I can get now. Eating fish 5-6 times a day isn’t going to be the most enjoyable endeavor. However, keep in mind this diet is designed for my insulin sensitivity, my specific goals, and my level of lean body mass. It’s not for everyone!
Non-Training Days
One aspect of this diet which isn’t included in these spreadsheets is my weekly carb up. Essentially, based on my progress I’ll be having a very large carb meal once a week where I can eat whatever I want. This is contingent upon whether or not I meet my weekly fat loss goal so I’ll be working VERY hard to get this. My first pending carb-up will be at the world famous L & B’s Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, NY. It doesn’t get any better than that!
June 29, 2008 at 3:29 am
Gooooo CHEAT MEAL!
Best wishes for a successful cut, deserusan!
I’ve got some SizeOn right here by my elbow. I definitely need the size more than you! Hey, I hope your weekend is going great.
July 1, 2008 at 6:58 am
good luck with the diet man. i enjoy following your blog - so this should be an entertaining 21 weeks
July 2, 2008 at 12:26 am
Thank you all! It will an "interesting" journey.