Breakdown p/c/f for cutting

[jmt24]

I'm currently in cutting mode right now and im not sure if my breakdown is in the realm is supposed to be. just want to make sure. my daily caloric intake ranges from 2500-2800 per day. breakdown ranges from 40-50(protein)/20-30(carbs)/25-35(fat). my goal is 50/20/30 but it varies from day to day. hard to keep it exact. let me know if this looks ok. i know everyone is diff, just lookin for more of a guideline.

 

[36drew]

That breakdown looks pretty good for cutting. Carb cycling seems to be the new thing though, so maybe it should change from day to day. Either way, both approaches normally take advantages of refeed days.

 

[jmt24]

i seen carb cycling mentioned but never explained. what is it and what is it's goal?

 

[36drew]

i seen carb cycling mentioned but never explained. what is it and what is it's goal?

The goal is to shed fat. Its pretty popular for people desiring to get super lean. Usually one can hit 7% bf or so without carb cycling, but if you wanted to go lower, there is no question that carb cycling will take you there.

Many guys follow a 7 day rotation like:

Zero carbs
100 carbs
200 carbs
300 carbs
Zero carbs
100 carbs
500 carbs

The 500 carb day would be a refeed/cheat day.

 

[jmt24]

how many weeks do they rotate for?

 

[36drew]

how many weeks do they rotate for?

For however long it takes to meet your desired goal.