doublesCutting for a date
A 6-week cut before the trip.
Two numbers a day, calories and protein, and a partner who does the math. No food scale.
Free for 7 days, then $69.99 a year or $12.99 a month. iPhone, US.
How the cut works
Keep your muscle.
Protein comes first, and lift notes show your strength holding while the fat comes off. You look leaner, not just smaller.
Drinks count. Guilt doesn't.
Log the two beers on Friday. Your partner helps you fit them in, and nothing gets "made up for" tomorrow.
The trip is in the plan.
Put in the dates. On the trip you just log, no targets. When you're home, the plan picks back up.
Questions
How long should a cut before a trip be?
Most people do well with 6 to 12 weeks at about half a percent of body weight a week, roughly a pound a week at 180 lb. Add your date in setup and pick your pace; the date guides the plan but never forces a steeper cut.
Will I lose muscle?
Not if protein stays high and you keep training. Doubles sets a protein minimum and keeps notes on your lifts so you can see your strength holding.
Can I drink?
Yes. Log it like anything else. A couple of drinks fit in most days; your partner helps you plan around them.
Whatever your reason, don't do it alone.
Free for 7 days, then $69.99 a year or $12.99 a month. The paywall shows the price and your first charge date before you start.
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