I am seeking some input from ya'll on a post holiday cut that I have been planning since November. I did alright over the holidays, but perhaps put on about 4 pounds. So that 4 combined with 8-10 I would like to lose to get trimmed up for Spring makes for lets say 13-15 lbs of cutting I need to do. I was in decent shape last Summer, but the last quarter of 04 killed me in terms of work, stress, last minute meal grabbing and not hitting the gym more than about 3 times a week average through Nov. and Dec. I also was re-couping from a shoulder injury which my Chiropractor gave me the all clear on about a week or so ago, so now I can start lifting again. All that to say I am excited to get back to work!!

So my plan is this:

Monday - Chest, triceps, calves AND 21 minutes of 60% cardio.

Tuesday - HIIT cardio for 40 minutes, stretch, abs

Wednesday - Shoulders, Legs (squats/deadlifts) Traps (barbell shrugs) AND 21 minutes of 60% cardio

Thursday - HIIT cardio for 40 minutes, stretch, back hyper-extensions

Friday - Back, Forearms, Biceps AND 21 minutes of 60% cardio

I am always doing something active on the weekends whether it is X country skiing, running, climbing so I plan to count that activity as a weekend workout.

Diet is where I am not 100% certain I have a good plan. I have toyed with the idea of carb cycling and cutting carbs on lifting days and upping protein on lifting days.

My main goal is to cut for the next 8 weeks, I am fairly bulky already in terms of muscle mass, so I dont mind if I lose a little muscle, but certainly do not want to lose much or any at all if possible.

Thanks.

I'd say your actual diet/foods utilized will be the biggest contributing factor in your success/lack of success. (Don't see that posted)

As well, many who do HIIT (I don't) don't do it for 40 mins, only 20-30 max, as it can be very catabolic. Those who do the lower-medium intensity (what I employ for pure lipolysis) do so for a 40-45 minute period of time.

Best of luck w/your endeavor! :cool:

~SC~