In the field of bodybuilding and bodybuilding, Cutting is a necessary stage for all practitioners. It is a very difficult period to master and requires special attention so that the sport does not become a poison for the body, and to have the expected effects in the practice of bodybuilding.
To help you see more clearly in this stage, here are some mistakes to avoid during the Cutting period, they will certainly be very useful to you, whether you are amateurs or professionals of bodybuilding.
What is the cut?
In the field of fitness and bodybuilding, the Cutting period is considered to be a diet, during which the athlete will try to lose fat without losing muscle. The aim is to provide the body with as much protein as possible to transform flesh into muscle while eliminating fat mass.
The athlete will prioritise protein-rich foods, while minimising those containing fat and carbohydrates. Sugar must also be reduced during this period to have the desired effect, as sugar promotes fat storage.
What not to do during the cut
Wanting to go too fast: The Cutting period must follow its normal course, so it is useless to want to accelerate the rhythm. Not all bodybuilders have sculpted their bodies in a week or a month.
It is necessary to be patient not to mistreat the body. It's all in your technique of choosing a diet adapted to your rhythm and the intensity of your sports activities.
Choose products that will help you to gradually reduce the calories in your meals. You may wish to consult a dietician to help you balance carbohydrate, fat and protein intake to optimise results. 30 kcal per kilo of body weight is the guideline you need to maintain to find your own pace.
Stopping fat-rich foods
This is a mistake that is very often repeated in the field of bodybuilding. There is a big difference between stopping the consumption of high-fat foods and reducing the proportion of fat in the meal. Protein, fat, carbohydrates, these are all elements that the human body needs to function normally. However, depending on the objectives of each person, the proportion of each of these elements is reduced or increased. During the Cutting period, it is useful to consume foods containing lipids, at a rate of 1 gram of lipid per kilo. We are talking here about unsaturated fats.
Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are essential for the functioning of the brain, just as fats are necessary for the proper functioning of the hormones. A normal person should consume 50g of carbohydrates daily. The carbohydrates contained in carbohydrates will be your allies for better fat burning and for intense sports activities.
Dosing proteins
Because it is proteins that transform flesh into muscle, we tend to believe that consuming more proteins will accelerate the muscle-building process.
However, it should be noted that excessive protein intake promotes acidity in the body, which subsequently leads to a reduction in muscle recovery capacity. 2g of protein per kilo of body weight is the normal daily protein intake.
Of course, you can consume food supplements if you think that your food does not compensate for these two grams, but they must be consumed with great care.
Let the food supplements do the work for you
Consuming food supplements is not forbidden during the cut. On the contrary, there are products available today that can help burn fat. However, these products do not have to do the work for you.
You need to maintain a balanced diet to give your body the elements it needs to burn fat and maintain muscle in the most natural way. In order to keep the muscles in good shape, do intense and regular sports activities, according to your own rhythm.
Regular sports and a strict diet, a lot of patience, these are the conditions you will need to succeed in your lean period.
