I've looked myself in the mirror and I've come to the conclusion that the work I'm putting in isn't reflecting as it should, and I'm sure it's because of the high body fats.

I want to cut, but not your typical cut. I simply want to drop a 15-20 pounds and that's pushing it. But lose as little muscle (str points) as possible.

Current stats:
6'3''
225ish
Bf%- 20% (estimate)
19 years old

Numbers
Chest 185- 6x
Squat- 285 4x
Deads- 315 6x
(I haven't maxed out in over 4 months these are my routine #'s)


As you can see my strength isn't as great as it should be, which is why I don't want to lose any as it is. I plan to bulk right after the cut is over but the leanest bulk possible.

What should I alter to shred up? My routine, diet, or both?

Tbh the only reason my bf% is so high is because I'm in an awk situation where I don't eat enough some days and too much on others. I simply don't have time to cook and eat sometimes. So I pretty much am based off a lot of carbs and sat fats. (Not to be mistaken, I don't touch fast foods, sugars, and processed shit, I try to make the best with what I have)


Tldr: I don't think I'm eating right, I work out religiously, but my results aren't there. Halp.

This post was edited by Cruelty on May 22 2015 12:18am

Prep your meals.beforehand, sunday I spend 3 hours cooking 10 meals, weighing my gainers/cashews etc

At least you have your head on straight and have come to the realization that food is extremely important, if not more important than actually training. I lifted many years, hard and my results were 'good', but I could never get where I really wanted to because I didn't watch what I ate. I started to prepare my meals and literally follow a strict diet plan that consisted of at least 250g protein per day (chicken, eggs, turkey breast, etc.). Within 3 months of doing that, I lost 15-20 pounds, kept my strength (only increased it) and my body looks the best it ever has in my life. It's all about what you eat, what you're putting into your body to burn and build. So, focus on what's going into your body, find a solid plan with a little cardio and go after it. People will say it again and again, but it's true, you need 8 hours of sleep - that is HUGE. Simple plan: lift 45-60 minutes a day, 20 minutes walking on treadmill, eat 5-6 times a day w/ solid protein each meal and get your sleep. I'm speaking to this because it worked for me.

I am 6 foot 9/10, 250 pounds now - started at 275 pounds.

[*] Workout 45-60 minutes/day (6-9 exercises)
[*] Walk/jog 15-25 minutes/day or 3-4x week
[*] 2,500 calories/day (200+g protein)
[*] 7-8 hours of sleep/day

I'm not a professional bodybuilder or anything, but dedicate about 1:30/day and you'll be fine. Prepare your meals one day, takes about 30 minutes and you're golden. You still have to remember you gotta work to get to where you want to be, it's still not easy. I don't have all kinds of money to buy vast assortments of meals, so if you're like me get used to eating eggs, chicken and turkey non-stop. I go through about 24 eggs a week. Good luck to you.

This post was edited by BigMooker on May 22 2015 06:21am

lets go brotha!!!! turn it on!!!!

Yeah I'm well aware that eating is half the work of not more. But o find it very hard to watch what I eat. Especially at my age when all I do is hang with friends that love munchin out lmao.

Nothing wrong with fast food breh. I can't believe you were eating feces in there first place sicko

And only to realize you have no clue how a scale works.