Diet question

[HerculestheGod]

No question is a dumb one, apparently…….

I’m on gear (obviously) trying to cut down
(My stats below) and was wondering:

If I reach my protein goals during the day and still have a good amount of calories to spare, do I eat to fill the cals or leave it alone since I’m on gear + hit the protein.

Asking because right now I’m at 203g of protein and like 1450 calories. I could theoretically eat 550 more calories but I could also not because I’m cutting. I know calories are important in maintaining muscle but I’m on gear too so I’m sure that’s helping. Sorry for rambling!

Stats (if it matters):
243 lbs
6’3
Dunno body fat % but I’m starting to see abs (lost hella fat over the last 2 years and just now seeing abs)
600 test e
400 masteron
1mg arimadex 2x a week for gyno prevention

Macro goals:
2000 cals
200 G protein
Fat (I like to stay under 50g)
Carbs (under 175 grams)
sugar (under 20 g)

 

[JackSkel]

No question is a dumb one, apparently…….

I’m on gear (obviously) trying to cut down
(My stats below) and was wondering:

If I reach my protein goals during the day and still have a good amount of calories to spare, do I eat to fill the cals or leave it alone since I’m on gear + hit the protein.

Asking because right now I’m at 203g of protein and like 1450 calories. I could theoretically eat 550 more calories but I could also not because I’m cutting. I know calories are important in maintaining muscle but I’m on gear too so I’m sure that’s helping. Sorry for rambling!

Stats (if it matters):
243 lbs
6’3
Dunno body fat % but I’m starting to see abs (lost hella fat over the last 2 years and just now seeing abs)
600 test e
400 masteron
1mg arimadex 2x a week for gyno prevention

Macro goals:
2000 cals
200 G protein
Fat (I like to stay under 50g)
Carbs (under 175 grams)
sugar (under 20 g)

You don’t need that much gear to “cut”. Save the gear for when you’re ready to eat and pack on muscle.

Calculate your TDEE and subtract 500 cals, which I’m assuming you did to get to your 2,000 goal. Then track everything you eat. Since you’re already in a 500 cal deficit you should get to you calorie goal or you’ll be dieting too aggressively. It’ll work but most guys rebound after that.

Do you do any cardio?

 

[HerculestheGod]

You don’t need that much gear to “cut”. Save the gear for when you’re ready to eat and pack on muscle.

Calculate your TDEE and subtract 500 cals, which I’m assuming you did to get to your 2,000 goal. Then track everything you eat. Since you’re already in a 500 cal deficit you should get to you calorie goal or you’ll be dieting too aggressively. It’ll work but most guys rebound after that.

Do you do any cardio?

Honestly I gotta stop being a bitch and do cardio. I just got a jump rope so I’m going to add that into my routine. I did the multiply weight by 12, subtract 500 and got 2400. Took off the other 400 because I have a really hard time losing weight being “big boned”..

What do you recommend for cardio/ how often?
I know the gear is a little over kill but I was recommended it from a paid coach waste of money after reading this forum.

I could lower my dose but I’m like 4 weeks away from a cruise and just did mid cycle blood work so would be kinda weird.

 

[Evom1]

Have a set meal plan rather than just macro goals

Design a plan that fits your macro and calorie requirements and follow it daily

 

[HerculestheGod]

Have a set meal plan rather than just macro goals

Design a plan that fits your macro and calorie requirements and follow it daily

Appreciate the comment,

I would do that, but I hate meal prepping. Not that I’m lazy and don’t wanna do the work of cooking but the fact that it goes in the fridge and reheating it makes it rubbery and I can’t stand it. My macro goals basically just don’t exist unless it’s calories and protein I’m ngl. As long as my calories are around 2k and my protein is ~200 I’m solid. I could cook every time before I eat or even cook for the day but my job doesn’t really allow me to do that either. I’m accepting recommendations though! I honestly could start doing it the night before but between working my ass off in the gym and work everything else has been a struggle

 

[Evom1]

Appreciate the comment,

I would do that, but I hate meal prepping. Not that I’m lazy and don’t wanna do the work of cooking but the fact that it goes in the fridge and reheating it makes it rubbery and I can’t stand it. My macro goals basically just don’t exist unless it’s calories and protein I’m ngl. As long as my calories are around 2k and my protein is ~200 I’m solid. I could cook every time before I eat or even cook for the day but my job doesn’t really allow me to do that either. I’m accepting recommendations though! I honestly could start doing it the night before but between working my ass off in the gym and work everything else has been a struggle

I'm gonna be real with you, if you're serious enough about this to be injecting drugs into your body to hit your goals, you can be serious enough to meal prep and reheat your food. Diet is first and foremost, then training, then gear.

That may sound harsh but I'm just trying to help

 

[HerculestheGod]

I'm gonna be real with you, if you're serious enough about this to be injecting drugs into your body to hit your goals, you can be serious enough to meal prep and reheat your food. Diet is first and foremost, then training, then gear.

That may sound harsh but I'm just trying to help

I concur, I’ll take your advice.

 

[Push50]

I would have to agree with the guys. If your diet and workouts, especially cardio are on on track, you should not be taking gear.
Meal prep is a very important step that should not be left out. Especially true if you have a busy week r hectic work schedule. I spend a few hours every Sunday prepping my meals for the eeek. Absolutely critical. If I didn’t do it I would miss countless meals every month.

Set a goal
Make a plan
Stick to the plan
Reach the goal

 

[Deadp007]

...Took off the other 400 because I have a really hard time losing weight being “big boned”..

Sorry to hijack this but I hate that term. If you have gigantism, sure, you're big boned else, no.

 

[DB_636]

Honestly I gotta stop being a bitch and do cardio. I just got a jump rope so I’m going to add that into my routine. I did the multiply weight by 12, subtract 500 and got 2400. Took off the other 400 because I have a really hard time losing weight being “big boned”..

What do you recommend for cardio/ how often?
I know the gear is a little over kill but I was recommended it from a paid coach waste of money after reading this forum.

I could lower my dose but I’m like 4 weeks away from a cruise and just did mid cycle blood work so would be kinda weird.

Cardio is great for strengthening the heart but I fucking hate it. It's easier for me to just eat less. I'm with you on the calories.... There's days (weekends) I hit my targeted macros and figure that's good enough for today, and I'll be sitting at 1500-1600 calories. Granted, right now I'm only eating about 1800. Just make sure you're strength training often and you'll be fine. As far as body fat, look up the navy body fat calculator and that'll give you a general idea. It was pretty in line with a dexa scan I once did.