Our expert nutritionist breaks down all the basics of what you need to know before you begin a cutting phase, including what a cutting diet is, what are calorie deficits, how to set one up, and what your macro split should be.

So you want to start a ‘shred’ but don’t know where to begin? Nutritional consultant and PhD researcher, Richie Kirwan, is on hand with everything you need to know to nail your nutrition for a cutting phase.

Losing fat can be a pretty daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Forget about all the fads and definitely steer clear of crash diets — check out Richie’s advice for a simple, sustainable, and successful weight loss phase.

Still got questions? Let us know in the comments below.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - What is cutting?
01:02 - Why do a cutting phase?
01:37 - The secret of fat loss
02:30 - How much and what should I eat?
07:58 - What about carbs and fat?
10:20 - How much should I drop my calories by?
11:41 - Got any more questions?
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