My first real "Cutting" attempt, please give opinions

[Sentry2k2]

I just started training as a pro wrestler, and I want to look real good in my "Stretchy Pants" come May. This means I have to get rid of the fat on my lower back which throws off the whole "V" thing. Yes I know you cant target fat loss. I started using the twelve week Variance workout in the newest issue of Muscle and Fitness (with Gunter and his wife on the cover) which uses reps in the 8-10/10-12/3-5/15-20 depending on week. I live in my schools dorms, so I exclusively eat the foods from teh cafeteria (with exception of whey and dextrose/malto)

Meal 1
Oats
2 pieces of whole wheat toast
Banana
Cottage Cheese
Also take a multivitamin, fish oil and flax

Meal 2 (this is during my 30 min. break between my two 3 hour classes)
Nature Valley Oats and Honey Granola Bar
Scoop of whey

Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops of whey
1/2 cup of malto
25 grams of dextrose

Meal 4 & 5
Grilled Chicken
Salad made up of lettuce and LOTS of brocolli w/ low fat italian dressing as well as cucumbers and carrots
also fish oil and flax

Meal 6
Scoop of whey with water

Meal 7
Cottage Cheese
fish oil and flax

This isnt every day, but its just an example

Since cutting, I've noticed my pants a little looser and when I wake up, my abs have been more evident (I only judge in the morning first thing when waking casue I'm not bloated). Also, I havent lost any strength since doing this so I think thats a good sign. In fact, my squat has gone up.

[lifting4life]

Breakfast seems pretty large... can you break it up somewhere and maybe have something with your whey and water shake? Another option would be to sneak one more little meal in somewhere in your day.

As far as the judging your abs thing... you'll know your really lean when your abs look good all day! :-)

[Delz]

I might also suggest using a fiber supplement, this can help you out a lot! I know it helped me, I would pour some Benefiber powder (or metamucil powder) in every shake I had throughout the day.

[Sentry2k2]

The breakfast was suggested by ABC President Jacob Wilson in his 12 weeks to hardcore fat burning diet. Since I know the oatmeal served to me is not a full cup raw, I throw in the extra two bread slices.

Is fiber supplement expensive?

[sloh]

i think u should replace cottage cheese for meal 1 with a whey shake. you want some fast absorbing protein in the morning when you wake up.

[Grizzly]

Add some veggies with meal 6. One scoop of protein is pretty insufficient. Some healthy fat along with teh veggies is a good combo (with protein of course)

[jlands]

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Meal 1
Oats
2 pieces of whole wheat toast
Banana
Cottage Cheese
Also take a multivitamin, fish oil and flax
<font color="Red">Throw out the banana and move the fish oil/flax to the next meal. Use whey here and get rid of the CC.</font>

Meal 2 (this is during my 30 min. break between my two 3 hour classes)
Nature Valley Oats and Honey Granola Bar
Scoop of whey
<font color="red">Even though the granola bar sounds good, it's not going to help a cutting diet. Take some celery, carrots or something along. Maybe some raw spinach.</font>
Meal 3 (post workout)
2 scoops of whey
1/2 cup of malto
25 grams of dextrose
<font color="red">1/2 cup of malto???? WOW! I thought you were cutting. the dextrose seems a little high. Did the PWO formula change in the past few months?</font>
Meal 4 &amp; 5
Grilled Chicken
Salad made up of lettuce and LOTS of brocolli w/ low fat italian dressing as well as cucumbers and carrots
also fish oil and flax

Meal 6
Scoop of whey with water
<font color="red"> No carbs? Might want to add a little</font>
Meal 7
Cottage Cheese
fish oil and flax
<font color="red"> Add some green leafy vegies</font>

[FloridaTitan]

Use milled flaxseeds. They are dirt cheap for fiber and healthy fats.

[Sentry2k2]

OK, Ill cut some of the dextrose. As for the granola bar, My dorms cafeteria doesnt have any veggies until 10:30, and my class is at 9. Plus my bag is already full with books, so I cant really fit tupperwear in my bag. I could get some veggies into meal 6 or could some whole wheat bread be good?, that should be a big problem. I bought some metamucil or whatever its called. Also, I'm not trying to get completely ripped, I just need to get a V. If I cant see all the veins or no really defined six pack thats fine.

[jlands]

In place of the granola try putting some raw uncooked oats(prefer ground, but take what you can get) in the shaker with the whey. It may take some choking down to get use to it, but better then the bar.

If you're cutting stay away from whole wheat bread. The veggies would be better. If you have to have the bread then limit it. You don't have to get ripped to be on a cut. It just means losing weight.