How is cutting without tracking calories/macros actually done?

>>40818187
When I cut I eat a protein bar at 1pm then I eat as much as I can in one sitting around 7. Works pretty well for me, and it's great if you have a social life.

>>40818187
Tried this and developed an eating disorder. Just track macros/calories.

>>40818187
You eat less and make sure you hit your protein quota with shakes.

Not eating high carb shit and eating lots of veggies works for me

>>40818187
That's what i do and I'm lean year round. Lots of unrefined carbs, legumes, veggies to fill you up with fibre and water. Never counted calories once

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>>40818206
How do you not get hungry during IF?

>>40818469
hungry is just a state of mind, man.

>>40818469

your body gets used to it. its like eating low carb, at first u will cry "i need carbs maaan i feel weak withoutr ccarbsss byyahah no energ i must eat high carb!!!"

then after uve done low carb for a week u will realize how much better u feel and u dont even want to eat carbs. (not shilling keto, but keep carbs ~100g/day)

>>40818187
You go to bed hungry and avoid eating calorie dense food.

>>40818187
when cutting I just eat oats only oats

>>40818187
>try to eat the same amount of food that keeps you satiated, but switch to less calorie dense food
or
>maintain your eating habits but increase your energy expenditure with additional exercise

Personally I think it's a lot easier just tracking your calories

Eat clean
Eat less carbs than when bulking
Eat less often (intermittent fasting)

Protein makes you filled, right? I ate some fastfood a week ago and I never felt full, but I got full easily with just a serving of rice and two hardboiled eggs

>>40818187
Stay away from unhealthy food, eat your oats n veggies. That's pretty much it

keep carbs under protein, keep sodium as nonexistent as possible

>>40818187
>How is cutting without tracking calories/macros actually done?

it is actually very easy, it goes like this:

>you try to cut
>you fail at it

>>40818187
I look at what I'm about to eat and say "Is this gonna make me a disgusting fat fuck?"

>>40819956
Fiber makes you feel full, protein doesn't. Toss a serving of baby spinach or veggies in with dinner and you'll end up a lot more satisfied.

On the topic of the OP, I've counted calories for so long I don't keep track anymore. I've weight my chicken so much I can eyeball it, I just keep a mental ballpark note of everything and it's fine.

>>40819996
>Fiber makes you feel full, protein doesn't.

literally 100% wrong

>>40819982
You need sodium to survive dumbass

>>40820000
*citation needed*

>>40820001
why does someone comment this retarded shit. i even said 'keep as nonexistent AS POSSIBLE' meaning take some but don't add hotsauce because it's NOT NEEDED.

then you have the autism to add in dumbass.

no wonder i don't come to this shitboard anymore. it's retards cherry picking posts all day with dadbods while benching 135 pounds for 3 reps.

>>40818187
I just eat the same stuff in smaller portions and substitute lower calorie options when reasonable.

> 4 eggs instead of 8 for breakfast
> 0 calorie sips instead of the regular variety
> use smaller plates for lunch and dinner
> mix whey with water or coffee instead of whole milk.

If you need to strip more than ~1000kcal out of your diet to start being in a deficit then you might have to start counting calories or reevaluating your normal food choices.

>>40820009
sure

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060905225848.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258944/
https://authoritynutrition.com/ghrelin/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23885994

What amount of calories are some of you aiming at? I'm going to start cutting in the next week and based on the calculators I've used 1600-1800 sounds about right. 5'7", 190 lbs.

>>40820015
First of all, hotsauce is always needed you faggot.

Second of all, no one gives a shit if you come here or not.

>>40820043
I'm cutting right now

>5'7
>177lbs
>1750 calories a day

>>40820043
>>40820162
>5'7
>139 lbs
>1600 calories a day

>>40819982
If you drink as shit load of water(which you should be) you need sodium

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I just do lots of cardio, avoid junk food completely, and eat lean meals with rice or potato.

Not counted calories in a long time.

I think the ability to cut without counting comes as you get to know your body better tho.

>>40818469
about 2 weeks into my cut here. my window is about 1pm to 8pm but not really strict. about 2 big meals. if I dont get hungry at 2am (still up at that time usually) i feel like I failed, so I guess I view hunger as a reward

>>40818187
I just eat healthy and avoid really bad shit like junk foods and soda. I also keep my portions small and immediately stop when I feel full, even if there's food left on my plate. My macros are probably off but I lose about 1lb/week so I know I'm somewhere around -500.