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D9S7M · 01-16-2007, 09:05 PM

Ok im goin to cancun in march and i was wondering what u guys think i should do...cut or lean bulk and try and put on as much size as i can..

24 yrs old
5'9
175lbs
Been out of the game for about 5 months..looking to get back into it asap!!

RabidRabbit · 01-17-2007, 02:58 AM

Honestly it depends what you want. In my opinion if you were to "cut" you'd just be cutting to skinny. I don't see a whole lot of mass there (arms, chest especially).

Long term I'd say you'd be slowing yourself down with a cut diet and should focus on getting some size.

But if wandering along the beach with a six-pack is more important then cut away.

Darkhorse · 01-17-2007, 05:05 AM

For something like Cancun, which is in 2 months, you should focus on that cardio and drop a few lbs. In a perfect world, if you had more time to work with, I would say to bulk up before cutting down. The reason being that you need a lot of muscle before cutting so you'll be able to SHOWCASE your muscle hidden under the fat.

My suggestion is to hit up three heavy days a week for weight training, and cardio in between. You're going to be doing a lot of walking around on the beach, so it makes more sense for you to drop a few pounds and hit up the tanning booth.

Fat loss is FAST, muscle gain is SLOW. Take the fastest path to hitting up some latinas IMO. Benefits of cardio:

- Increased alcohol tolerancy
- You'll appear to look healthier
- More energy/stamina
- Lowerered need for food

^^ That to me is what you're looking for in some place like Cancun.

No woman turns me on more than a hot little Mexican!! I hope you're not married!

Sleazy · 01-17-2007, 06:37 AM

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For something like Cancun, which is in 2 months, you should focus on that cardio and drop a few lbs. In a perfect world, if you had more time to work with, I would say to bulk up before cutting down. The reason being that you need a lot of muscle before cutting so you'll be able to SHOWCASE your muscle hidden under the fat.

Ditto...you really don't have enough time to bulk up and then try to drop the fat from the bulk. Focus on increased cardio and a strict diet which will help you drop a few pounds before the trip.

D9S7M · 01-17-2007, 08:13 AM

Yea thats wat i was thinking..i really done have that much time...

what would be a good routine/strict diet to follow???

also..cardio am or pwo?

thanks guys..

Darkhorse · 01-17-2007, 08:23 AM

Nothing set in stone. Just get in the gym on nonconsecutive days (full body), and cardio whenever possible. Again, I prefer in the morning to speed up metabolism.

D9S7M · 01-17-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 0311

Nothing set in stone. Just get in the gym on nonconsecutive days (full body), and cardio whenever possible. Again, I prefer in the morning to speed up metabolism.

Full body eh hit everything 3 times a wk rather then 1?

thanks

unc4life · 01-17-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by D9S7M

Full body eh hit everything 3 times a wk rather then 1?

thanks

if i were u id do squat and bench 3 times a week for full body, and do a lot of weighted hypers. dips, and weighted sit ups... that along with running will get your abs nice and clean for the ladys

BigMal · 01-17-2007, 02:46 PM

like what everyone else already said.

Being in the same situation before my honeymoon in Mexico

, I lost valuable time second guessing my plan and making changes that probably prevented me from loosing an additional couple of pounds.

that said, pick a plan and stick to it hard for the next 2 months. avoid all the BS, and do it. you'll have a better shot getting the results you want, as best you can in such a short time.

"Do Work"

D9S7M · 01-17-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMal

like what everyone else already said.

Being in the same situation before my honeymoon in Mexico

, I lost valuable time second guessing my plan and making changes that probably prevented me from loosing an additional couple of pounds.

that said, pick a plan and stick to it hard for the next 2 months. avoid all the BS, and do it. you'll have a better shot getting the results you want, as best you can in such a short time.

"Do Work"

ya man thats wat i plan on doing lol just trying to find a good plan to follow

thanks

01-17-2007, 02:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
RabidRabbit Rank: Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 75 Country: Gender:	Honestly it depends what you want. In my opinion if you were to "cut" you'd just be cutting to skinny. I don't see a whole lot of mass there (arms, chest especially). Long term I'd say you'd be slowing yourself down with a cut diet and should focus on getting some size. But if wandering along the beach with a six-pack is more important then cut away.
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01-17-2007, 05:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,801 Country: Gender:	For something like Cancun, which is in 2 months, you should focus on that cardio and drop a few lbs. In a perfect world, if you had more time to work with, I would say to bulk up before cutting down. The reason being that you need a lot of muscle before cutting so you'll be able to SHOWCASE your muscle hidden under the fat. My suggestion is to hit up three heavy days a week for weight training, and cardio in between. You're going to be doing a lot of walking around on the beach, so it makes more sense for you to drop a few pounds and hit up the tanning booth. Fat loss is FAST, muscle gain is SLOW. Take the fastest path to hitting up some latinas IMO. Benefits of cardio: - Increased alcohol tolerancy - You'll appear to look healthier - More energy/stamina - Lowerered need for food ^^ That to me is what you're looking for in some place like Cancun. No woman turns me on more than a hot little Mexican!! I hope you're not married!
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01-17-2007, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,801 Country: Gender:	Nothing set in stone. Just get in the gym on nonconsecutive days (full body), and cardio whenever possible. Again, I prefer in the morning to speed up metabolism.
	Darkhorse's Sig:Currently in perpetual madness....

01-17-2007, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigMal Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 140 Country: Gender:	like what everyone else already said. Being in the same situation before my honeymoon in Mexico , I lost valuable time second guessing my plan and making changes that probably prevented me from loosing an additional couple of pounds. that said, pick a plan and stick to it hard for the next 2 months. avoid all the BS, and do it. you'll have a better shot getting the results you want, as best you can in such a short time. "Do Work"
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01-17-2007, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
D9S7M Rank: New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 36 Country: Gender:	Yea thats wat i was thinking..i really done have that much time... what would be a good routine/strict diet to follow??? also..cardio am or pwo? thanks guys..

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