[aren]

Age: 20 (tomorrow)
Weight: 180
Height: 6'

Yes, I know we are all different, a diet that works for you won't work for me, etc. I'm just having a hard time finding what things to eat to cut. I'm not overweight, just out of shape. I need to lose my gut then I'm going to start a clean bulk. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

[Freak]

Check out Layne's sticky in the nutrition section.

[aren]

I don't see it.

[KM]

http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...mbination.html

[MikeNYY420]

Happy birthday aren!

[aren]

What are good foods to get into my diet? Chicken and whey protein are given. Is oatmeal and tuna acceptable for a cutting diet? How many calories am I suppose to aim for in a cutting diet?

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Happy birthday aren!

Thanks man.

[Freak]

Read the article man its all laid out there. You HAVE to read it at least 3x and take notes. Otherwise it will go right over your head.

[aren]

I read it and read over what I didn't understand. I believe I'm an 3/4 ectomorph and 1/4 mesomorph with a gut. A few quesitons came to mind:

- Is it possible to lose body fat without losing weight?
- If I'm trying to build mass and tone up and lose body fat at the same time, is this possible? If so, am I looking at a clean bulk or am I looking to cut?
- I would like to focus on cardio more than heavy lifting. Would this impact my diet?

[lucifuge]

Unless you're 'assisted', it's virtually impossible to gain mass while losing fat. They're polar opposites. To lose fat/weight you need to be in a caloric deficit, to gain muscle/weight you need to be in a caloric excess.
Therefore, losing fat without losing weight is also virtually impossible (if you're natural).
I would not focus on cardio, lifting heavy while cutting helps to spare your muscle mass (you're body won't keep what it doesn't use/need).
By all means, throw some cardio work in for it's general health benefits, but cutting/ fat loss is controlled by your diet.