Raynor,

Question #1 / cutting

I'm looking to cut, I have 2 months + a couple additional weeks to do so. I'm 185 pounds, likely in the range of 12 to 14% body fat, 5'10, and currently still doing a hypertrophy routine which I've toned down to a lean bulk eating plan. I start my cut in 7-10 days.

I'd really like to know what essential supplements I should be getting (and any that will give me any edge), how I should alter my lifting routine (or if hypertrophy is okay to continue), and anything else really.

Question #2 / after cutting

I have a gynocomastia problem. For me, it only effects my nipples, and no where else on my chest at all. It's pretty bad at most times of the day, however when I work out (sweating) they don't look as bad. I figure it's a mix of glandular and fatty tissue problems. I'm not sure what to do about it -- likely surgery will be my only option -- but I'll see how the cut effects them. Last time I dropped my body fat down by a fair bit, the gyno problem was only slightly lessened.

To get to the point: How can I keep my water retention levels on the low end of healthy 24/7 for a week or so? Water retention levels fluctuate, but I'd like to keep myself from reaching a high point of water retention if possible.

This post was edited by Canadian_Man on Apr 16 2012 03:53pm

Could a low-carb diet result in a lower libido? I feel like my libido has died down a lot lately. Possible reasons for this?

Been cutting for almost 2 months now....

Started at 208-210 and did your keto diet for a month, and got down to 196ish

I have been just doing a normal low calorie cut at 2100-2300 with 30 minutes of low intensity cardio a day, and have dropped down to about 186 now.

I am only cutting for another 2 weeks (until my cruise), and am having trouble getting my abs to pop out and most muscles in particular.

How do I get my abs, and just look ripped in general within the next 2 weeks. I am roughly at 10% bf currently. Open to supplements, diet, cardio changes.

I stopped taking creatine when I did keto, but since I am eating carbs now, do you think implementing creatine would help me?



Not that this really matters, but I have finals all this week.. So I will probably be living in the library, which sucks because I wont be moving much.

This post was edited by MrBobMarley on Apr 16 2012 09:38pm

Hey there raynor, I'd just like to check my macros are O.K. And what I shoulder alter etc

I'm 6'3, 220 lbs and relatively lean and fit

I train 4 - 5 times a week, hypotrophy, all the compound exercises and squat twice a week

My goals: adding mass while staying still rather leanish, I understand this is not the 'best way' to put on mass but I truly believe myself to be one of the lucky ones (mesomorph)

My diet is pretty structured now and this is an averaged out week for me:

Protein - 335
Carbs - 416
Fats - 119

Calories - 3851

With a calorie break down of
41% carbs
32% prots
26% fats

How does this look relative to my goals?

Would the fat burner you recommend Jet Fuel be useful? Or does it have a hunger suppressant in it?

Also I failed my 500 DL attempt :(, you recommended my warming up with 135 then going straight for it, the jump was too much I think

Massive post, but thanks a lot!

If I had a goal weight I'd say 105kg. Currently 98-99. Time limit: 6 month winter bulk (Australia)

Tepid water or slightly warm is always best for your skin.

It would be fine, you could drink it while working out to provide BCAA's.

1. Hydroxycut is crap. I would avoid it. Stick to plain black coffee for a jolt pre-workout if you need it. However, yes you can be fine using it. Just keep your heartrate below 180 at all times.
2. If there's no citric acid and no carbs you should be good to go. Check your keto status by using keto strips.

what are your goals?

They are two different manufacturers....proceed at your own risk. I have no idea how legit either company is in regard to the concentration of their product. The only way to know would be to do a carbon test in a lab.

So it's a coin toss really.

Nothing to worry about! Only worry about excessive amounts of soy in things like soy protein, tofu, etc.