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Originally Posted by hrdgain81
Believe it or not, if your diet isnt right, lifting while in a calorie deficit will definately put you in a state of catabolism (muscle wasting). Make sure your pre and post workout shakes are in order.
Well its 2lbs a week for fat loss, anything more then that is going to be muslce loss, water, glycogen storage low.
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Interesting... I pieced together a Pre/PWO shake strategy just based on how the body reacts to different things. I usually have 20-30g protein before exercise, and 20-30g protein and 10g fats, or if it's a weight day I will do 50g protein and 20-25g carbs (would be higher, but for cutting) as a PWO. On my lifting days, I usually eat a little in the morning just to rev my metabolism, go work out (45min cardio, only steady state on the lifting days), have a bit of protein powder, lift, then PWO. Do those shakes seem correct? Thanks again for all of the help. Also, for squats (I think this one got overlooked)- is it ok for the heels to leave the ground, or should I just stop squatting when I can't go any farther w/o raising them?