first time cutting

[bigstve12]

never really had to cut before, always been pretty lean, so any advice on diet would be greatly appreciated. Im up to about 13% bf...wanna get down to single digits. Im 23, 200lbs. I dont wanna really lose weight, just tone. Heres my thoughts, let me know if im right on

3000 cal
300g carbs
as much protein as possible
40-50g fat

too much cals still? I train pretty intense, dont wanna lose any energy. looking for diet advice here, not training. thanks in advance

 

[Mr.X]

never really had to cut before, always been pretty lean, so any advice on diet would be greatly appreciated. Im up to about 13% bf...wanna get down to single digits. Im 23, 200lbs. I dont wanna really lose weight, just tone. Heres my thoughts, let me know if im right on

3000 cal
300g carbs
as much protein as possible
40-50g fat

too much cals still? I train pretty intense, dont wanna lose any energy. looking for diet advice here, not training. thanks in advance

Your calories AND carbs are way too high. Stick to a starting point of about weight x 13 (since you train hard). 50%protein/20%carbs/30% fat.

2600 cal per day
325 g protein per day
130 g carbs per day
87 g fat per day

Saturate the carbs around your workout...

Mr.X