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Bodybuilding Journey – From Bulk to Shredded Cut
Phase 0 – Late Bulk (Approx. 2.5 Months Ago)
Starting Point:
At this stage, I was focused purely on strength progression and muscle volume.
Strength in the big lifts was peaking, pumps were massive, but I could feel that body fat was getting to high especially in the lower back and waist area. My face looked fuller, and vascularity was less visible compared to my leaner phases. I knew that summer was coming and a cut would be needed soon.
Decision to Cut:
Reasons:
Plan:
Cycle:
Changes:
The shock from high calories to a steep deficit made the first few days tough mentally. I felt lighter and less bloated by the end of the week, but hunger was real especially in the evenings. No major visual change yet.
Phase 2 – Appetite Suppression & Thermogenesis (Week 3)
Cycle Adjustments:
Diet:
Results:
Phase 3 – Aggressive Deficit & Stack Increase (Week 4)
Cycle Adjustments:
Diet:
Results:
Phase 4 – Maximum Fat-Burning Phase (Week 5)
Cycle Adjustments:
Results:
Short-Term Target – Sister’s Birthday (12th July)
Goal: Be shredded enough to impress in both daytime and evening events
Strategy: Keep the cut aggressive, then peak by managing water, sodium, and carbs
Mindset: Will allow one controlled cheat meal that day, but maintain form for the club at night
Next Steps – Weeks 6-7
From the end of my bulk at ~90kg and 19-20% body fat to my current stage in the cut, the process has been fast, aggressive, and highly structured.
The switch from a calorie surplus to a steep deficit — combined with targeted compounds — allowed me to keep muscle fullness while stripping fat quickly.
Every week brought visible changes: a smaller waist, sharper jawline, more veins, and tighter skin. By staying disciplined and adjusting compounds in phases, I’ve managed to avoid muscle loss while speeding up the fat loss process. The final weeks of this cut will take me into truly shredded territory.
Phase 0 – Late Bulk (Approx. 2.5 Months Ago)
Starting Point:
- Height: 186 cm
- Weight: ~90kg
- Body Fat: ~19-20% (soft look, but still muscular)
- Cycle: 250 mg/week Testosterone Enanthate (TRT/Cruise level)
- Calories: ~3200–3300 kcal/day
- Goal: Build lean mass while keeping fat gain minimal
- Training: 6x per week heavy push/pull/legs with progressive overload
- Cardio: Minimal — just daily life activity (6–8k steps)
At this stage, I was focused purely on strength progression and muscle volume.
Strength in the big lifts was peaking, pumps were massive, but I could feel that body fat was getting to high especially in the lower back and waist area. My face looked fuller, and vascularity was less visible compared to my leaner phases. I knew that summer was coming and a cut would be needed soon.
Decision to Cut:
Reasons:
- Wanted to look sharp and shredded for summer events and my sister’s birthday in July
- Felt a bit too fat for my frame
- Motivation to push hard in training was high, and I wanted to see what was underneath the size I’d built during the bulk
Plan:
- Aggressive, short-term cut (6–8 weeks)
- Use pharmacology strategically to accelerate fat loss and maintain muscle
- Gradually increase thermogenic compounds while lowering calories in phases
Cycle:
- Testosterone: 300 mg/week (slightly above cruise)
- No Clenbuterol or Semaglutide yet
- Calories: 1700–1800 kcal/day
- Macros: High protein (~220–240g/day), low fat (~40g/day), carbs moderate (~80–100g/day)
- Steps: 10–12k daily
- Training: 6x/week with focus on maintaining strength, moderate volume
Changes:
The shock from high calories to a steep deficit made the first few days tough mentally. I felt lighter and less bloated by the end of the week, but hunger was real especially in the evenings. No major visual change yet.
Phase 2 – Appetite Suppression & Thermogenesis (Week 3)
Cycle Adjustments:
- Testosterone: 300 mg/week
- Semaglutide: Started at 0,5 mg/week
- Clenbuterol: Introduced at 80 mcg/day (split: 40 mcg AM, 40 mcg midday)
Diet:
- Calories: ~1500 kcal/day
- Base meals: Chicken breast, white fish, lean beef, potatoes or rice pre-workout, green vegetables
- Flavor Powder (ESN Cinnamon Cereal & Vanilla) to make meals more enjoyable
Results:
- Hunger dropped massively thanks to Semaglutide
- Clenbuterol caused sweating and elevated body temperature
- Face started leaning out, belt notches moving inwards
- Pumps in the gym still good despite low calories
Phase 3 – Aggressive Deficit & Stack Increase (Week 4)
Cycle Adjustments:
- Testosterone: 300 mg/week
- Semaglutide: 0.5mg/week
- Clenbuterol: 100 mcg/day (60 mcg AM, 40 mcg midday)
- Telmisartan: 40 mg/day (2×20 mg AM) for Blood pressure and health
Diet:
- Calories: 1300-1500 kcal/day
- Structure: 2× meals of 300g chicken + potatoes, zero-calorie drinks in between
- No cheats, no high-calorie sauces
Results:
- Waist tightening rapidly, veins more visible in forearms and shoulders
- Strength slightly down on some lifts, but training intensity still high
- Mental focus locked in on the short-term goal — shredding fast
Phase 4 – Maximum Fat-Burning Phase (Week 5)
Cycle Adjustments:
- Testosterone: 300 mg/week
- Semaglutide: Increased to 0.75 mg/week
- Clenbuterol: 120 mcg/day (split 60/60)
- Telmisartan: 40–60 mg/day depending on BP
- Calories: 1300–1400 kcal/day
- Simple seasoning: Light ketchup, salt, pepper
- Potatoes timed pre-workout for strength preservation
Results:
- Noticeable abs starting to emerge
- Upper chest and shoulder striations visible in good lighting
- Face significantly leaner — “photo-ready” look
- Feeling more tired at rest, but performance still strong in short bursts
Short-Term Target – Sister’s Birthday (12th July)
Goal: Be shredded enough to impress in both daytime and evening events
Strategy: Keep the cut aggressive, then peak by managing water, sodium, and carbs
Mindset: Will allow one controlled cheat meal that day, but maintain form for the club at night
Next Steps – Weeks 6-7
- Maintain extreme deficit
- Possibly add Superdrol (10–20 mg/day) for cosmetic fullness & hardness before events
- Consider introducing T3 or Anavar for additional fat loss and hardness, Maybe Even some Tren or Mast
- After the cut: Transition back to TRT (250 mg Test/week)
- Winter bulk plan: Tren, Ment, and Deca-based heavy growth cycle
From the end of my bulk at ~90kg and 19-20% body fat to my current stage in the cut, the process has been fast, aggressive, and highly structured.
The switch from a calorie surplus to a steep deficit — combined with targeted compounds — allowed me to keep muscle fullness while stripping fat quickly.
Every week brought visible changes: a smaller waist, sharper jawline, more veins, and tighter skin. By staying disciplined and adjusting compounds in phases, I’ve managed to avoid muscle loss while speeding up the fat loss process. The final weeks of this cut will take me into truly shredded territory.
