Who here doesn't bulk or cut they just cycle and lift like maniacs?

[Dial_tone]

That's actually an oversimplified description. I stole the idea from a pro named Dave Henry. Watch out for this guy. He does the following during the offseason:

Weeks 1 - 4: Gain
Weeks 5: Hardening
Weeks 6 - 8: Gain
Weeks 9 - 10: Hardening
Weeks 11 -1 2: Gain
Weeks: 13 -15: Hardening

The Hardening phase is basically a mini contest diet, but a bit less strict. During that phase I might mix my protein with water instead of 2% milk; drop a few yolks from the morning omelet, eliminate fast food; switch from red meat to fish & chicken, drop the carbs a lil bit.

 

[RussianBro]

I'd rather do mild cutting periods between cycles then take advantage of the juice by eating well while on. During a cycle I do a cutting week once a month to limit the fat accumulation.

I can relate to some of what you said, bro...
I eat WELL on EACH cycle. screw it... I will be darned if I will not compete next year just for fun. I will be in light heavyweight. My bf % is around 5 without cutting cycles. Genes? Maybe. But it also attributes to clean diet, right time management for rest, good workout, food intake, etc.

 

[rogerthedog]

I just eat and train hard and forget about cutting, unless I'm competing which isn't very often

 

[bigdho]

I just train hard,bulk and cycle and when my fat gets up around 14-15% I cut it down to 10 or so just for moral support. Im not going to lean out completely till my lean weight is where I want it.

 

[DaveTSI]

I just train heavy constantly and eat like crazy, im probably not eating enough though seeing how my bf is 8%.