On April 14th I'm beginning what should hopefully be my final cut of the year. If you followed my 400+ post 5 month challenge thread, I went from 255 lbs to 215lbs in 5 months, and from 28% body fat to 18% or so. Now I'm 213lbs at 15% body fat. Time to drop to 10-11%.
I plan to do it from April 14 until May 31. 6 weeks should be enough time I figure. During this time I want to minimize muscle loss. You guys have always come through for me with advice before, so here I am again seeking it from the fitnees gurus of beyond
I'm 6'2, 213lbs, 15% BF. Currently on a relatively basic power lifting routine that I will maintain during the cut. I will go 3 days a week for weights + light intensity cardio, and 1 day a week of interval training cardio. My proposed diet is:
In total I'm eating roughly 2,170 calories and 175 - 180g protein. I'm not accounting for drinks such as juice, coffee, etc. I expect around 2,500 calories at the end of the day. I will be drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day, as well as green tea in the mornings.Breakfast:
+ Oatmeal w/ berries (400 calories, 12g prot)
Snack:
+ Two eggs (160 calories, 14g prot)
Snack:
+ Chicken breast w/ veggies (320 calories, 30g prot)
OR
+ Protein shake (340 calories, 41g prot)
Lunch:
+ Chicken breast w/ MORE veggies (400 calories, 32g prot)
Snack:
+ Tuna w/ rice (390 calories, 36g prot)
OR
+ Protein shake (340 calories, 41g prot)
Dinner:
+ Steak w/ veggies (500 calories, 45g prot)
OR
+ Chicken w/ cheese, brown rice, veggies (550 calories, 50g prot)
The veggie mix is a mis of green beans, carrots, peas, broccoli, and cauliflower. Occasionally there will be red, orange, and yellow peppers as well as asparagus.
I know myself and I can and WILL stick to my diet religiously if it means results. Any input, suggestions, etc. are welcome and appreciated.