cutting/strength loss

[new]

so im in the midst of a cut, and im kinda sick of it...im geting pretty cut but my strengths going down.. not alot but its definitely noticable. I've got a good diet forthe most part...im supplementing basically with all the stuff in the PWO shake, and creatine, and a Multi-v. I guess my question is - is there anything, ANYTHING i can do to help preserve the muscle ive already gained??? i know this questions stupid, but hey its worth a shot.

[l0stsheep]

Glutamine is a good supplement to help with preserving muscle.

But what does your diet look like?

Being on a cut usually causes you to look a little flatter and feel weaker due to not having the same amount of carbs.

[Venom]

Tons of things you can do. Post your diet and training routine.

How long have you been cutting for?

[new]

well i basically have some kind of lean meat in almost every meal, get most of my fats from nat PB, and carbs come mostly from whole wheat/rice/potatos...shake when i wake up and after WO.. i dunno if that helps but yea i was on glutamine for a while i need to pick some up

thanks venom and sheep

[ryancostill]

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get most of my fats from nat PB,

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here is one adjustment you can make...

Natty PB contains predominatly omega 6 EFA. in your diet you want more omega 3 than omega 6, an approx 2:1 or 3:1 ratio in fact.

Natty PB is a great source of fat, but it shouldnt not be your ONLY source. Get some flaxseed, and begin incorporating that into your diet as well, it has both omega 3 and omega 6 in a 3:1 ratio (i am open to correction on this ratio however)

[ryancostill]

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shake when i wake up and after WO

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Also, I get the impression here that you having the same shake when you wake up and after a workout? they should not be the same. have you read this:

www.abcbodybuilding.com/windowofopportunity

following this protocol will greatly help with your recovery after training and will contribute toward retaining more muscle mass and strength when cutting.