Clueless
40 year old male here. 5'10", 155 lbs.
I started weightlifting about a year ago. I've built a decent amount of muscle, which I am satisfied with. But I also have a little body fat that I want to get rid off. My goal is to get cut.
I've been told that doing rigorous cardio at this point will eat away at my muscle gains. Would it make sense to take a break from lifting and shift to a low carb diet with mild cardio for a few weeks to eliminate the fat? I've also been told that one must eat at least 50 grams of protein a day to maintain the muscle.
Thanks!
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Today, 01:06 PM #2Han shot first!
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A pic is needed. 5'10" 155lbs doesn't say much muscle to me. 50 grams of protein/day is less than half the recommended intake for someone who resistance train. That amount should be even higher if you're cutting.
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Today, 01:10 PM #3Registered User
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I'd guess when you lose the fat you'll also lose a decent amount of what you thought was muscle.
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