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As I prepare for my cutting cycle, (an activity that, thanks to some really shitty genetics, is literally one of the single most difficult things EVER in life), I can't help but shudder / feel alone as I embark upon such a physically painful journey… and definitely down a road less traveled; cuz, to my knowledge, my method of cutting is definitely not the norm…
Fact of the matter is, despite playing by the rules, (i.e. following, to the letter, the advice of famous/high profile nutritionists and/or bodybuilders/BB books), I'd flat out fail each and every time. Sometimes the shit would hit the fan from the get go, and other times it would take a few months; but inevitably, despite the most hardcore of efforts on my part, I would fail miserably sooner or later.
Since failure is not an option, it was time to fuck conventional wisdom (in more ways than one) and start succeeding, even if it meant breaking a few rules along the way. To date, my method has not let me down, (but I have to admit, I am definitely apprehensive as I prepare to embark upon my biggest cutting cycle since devising my method last summer).
The method/rules are quite simple:
Are there concerns/drawbacks to my method? Hell yeah, (especially if you're a guy): it's a no brainer that some amount of muscle loss will be inevitable!!! However, with that being said, the bottom line is, if you've been given shitty genetics like I have when it comes to cutting and keeping the fat off, the potential muscle loss, I'd imagine, will hardly be a concern if you're able to shed fat like nobody's biz, (as I always do without fail on this method!).
Fact of the matter is, despite playing by the rules, (i.e. following, to the letter, the advice of famous/high profile nutritionists and/or bodybuilders/BB books), I'd flat out fail each and every time. Sometimes the shit would hit the fan from the get go, and other times it would take a few months; but inevitably, despite the most hardcore of efforts on my part, I would fail miserably sooner or later.
Since failure is not an option, it was time to fuck conventional wisdom (in more ways than one) and start succeeding, even if it meant breaking a few rules along the way. To date, my method has not let me down, (but I have to admit, I am definitely apprehensive as I prepare to embark upon my biggest cutting cycle since devising my method last summer).
The method/rules are quite simple:
- Exercise: STOP all formal physical activity. Exercise ONLY if you are feeling up to it; and, if you choose to exercise, FORCE yourself to make it SUPER light… otherwise, it could sabotage the cutting cycle.
- Diet: Diet is EVERYTHING, but the rules are very simple. For two weeks, (give or take, as you may need more or less time to reach your goals), consume 250-1250 calories per day of juice. In other words, undergo a two week juice fast. The timing each day is not important; you can drink the juice (calories) when you feel best; (for me, this is at night before bed). The quantity is also variable… as a 5'3" female, I'd need much less juice than a 200+ lb. male. The 'textbook perfect' quantity (for the AVERAGE sized person) is the equivalent of the juice of 8 oranges/day (~500 calories); but last summer, I ended up averaging just 4-5 oranges/day (~200-300 cals/day) and feeling excellent (for a fast!).
- Supplements: Whatever the hell you need to feel energized, get quality sleep, and/or preserve muscle, etc.
Are there concerns/drawbacks to my method? Hell yeah, (especially if you're a guy): it's a no brainer that some amount of muscle loss will be inevitable!!! However, with that being said, the bottom line is, if you've been given shitty genetics like I have when it comes to cutting and keeping the fat off, the potential muscle loss, I'd imagine, will hardly be a concern if you're able to shed fat like nobody's biz, (as I always do without fail on this method!).