CBear
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I've been bulking for the past 4 or so months and I've been thinking of cutting down a little for the summer. I'm doing a natural bodybuilding show with a couple buddies NEXT YEAR around this time. My stats at 20 are 6'0, 195 lbs with an estimate of 13ish% bf. I'm thinking that the best way to go in all honesty is just to cut down 10 lbs for the summer so that I don't lose too much muscle. Or should I just continue bulking? or just maintain my current weight? The cut would have to occur within the next 2 months as I'm going to Europe to visit family in 2 months time. This is where my other problem lies.
Like the first issue, I don't think this is a big deal but I've been going to the gym consistently for years and when I go to Europe for 18 days, my access will be limited. Like 1-2 days a week. Might to body weight stuff on the days that I'm not able to go. Is there a chance that I'll lose muscle? probably a little strength but I doubt muscle if I eat well.
Lastly, how do you guys cut? I'd like to see if there's a better alternative to how I do it. my eating is on point, no fast food almost ever, both when cutting and bulking (Although I tend to eat sweets after meals but sugar is still limited to 30g max daily). 4000 calories daily, 200+g Protein. Therefore, I was thinking of doing some extended cardio/jumping rope post-workout. What do you guys do?
Although I'm pretty knowledgeable on this stuff, I love to hear other people's take on it and hopefully learn something new.
Pics (again, 6'0 195 lbs 13ish% bf estimate):
Back
Relaxed anterior
Like the first issue, I don't think this is a big deal but I've been going to the gym consistently for years and when I go to Europe for 18 days, my access will be limited. Like 1-2 days a week. Might to body weight stuff on the days that I'm not able to go. Is there a chance that I'll lose muscle? probably a little strength but I doubt muscle if I eat well.
Lastly, how do you guys cut? I'd like to see if there's a better alternative to how I do it. my eating is on point, no fast food almost ever, both when cutting and bulking (Although I tend to eat sweets after meals but sugar is still limited to 30g max daily). 4000 calories daily, 200+g Protein. Therefore, I was thinking of doing some extended cardio/jumping rope post-workout. What do you guys do?
Although I'm pretty knowledgeable on this stuff, I love to hear other people's take on it and hopefully learn something new.
Pics (again, 6'0 195 lbs 13ish% bf estimate):
Back
Relaxed anterior