mewingmonk
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0 – intro / disclaimer
not medical advice. this is a highly disciplined, aggressive cut designed to strip fat fast before summer. if you have underlying health issues, don't be a retard. this is for guys who actually want to put in the work and stop coping about their bloat. bloat hides your bone structure, your jawline, and your zygos. let's get lean.
1 – prerequisites
don't start this if you are obese. if you're over 20% bf, just do a standard moderate deficit first. this protocol is for MTNs/HTNs sitting around 14-18% bf who want to ascend to their peak aesthetic.
2 – the diet (aggressive psmf setup)
we are doing a modified protein-sparing modified fast (psmf). it's brutal but it works.
3 – biology of fat loss: lipolysis & beta-oxidation
to burn fat, two things must happen:
3.1 – maximizing lipolysis
keep insulin basement-low. insulin halts fat burning. this is why we eat zero carbs.
3.2 – maximizing beta-oxidation
now that fat is in your bloodstream, you have to burn it.
4 – hunger hacks & ancillaries
this is where most guys fail because they have zero discipline. here is my stack to crush appetite:
5 – training & step count
do not overtrain on this deficit. you cannot build muscle right now, you are just preserving it.
6 – mindset (no-coping zone)
your brain will tell you to cheat. it'll say "one cheat meal won't hurt, i look flat today." ignore the voice. the flat look is just glycogen depletion. once you carb up at the end of the cut, your muscles will pop and your face will look incredibly chiseled. trust the process. avoid social events centered around eating for just 4 weeks. tell your friends you're locked in.
7 – tl;dr
we're all gonna make it. stop talking about your subhuman genetics if you haven't even seen your real jawline at 10% body fat yet. get to work.
not medical advice. this is a highly disciplined, aggressive cut designed to strip fat fast before summer. if you have underlying health issues, don't be a retard. this is for guys who actually want to put in the work and stop coping about their bloat. bloat hides your bone structure, your jawline, and your zygos. let's get lean.
1 – prerequisites
don't start this if you are obese. if you're over 20% bf, just do a standard moderate deficit first. this protocol is for MTNs/HTNs sitting around 14-18% bf who want to ascend to their peak aesthetic.
- protein target: 1.2g to 1.5g per pound of lean body mass (lbm). this is non-negotiable to prevent muscle loss.
2 – the diet (aggressive psmf setup)
we are doing a modified protein-sparing modified fast (psmf). it's brutal but it works.
- carbs: under 20g (only from green veggies like broccoli or spinach).
- fats: under 20g (mainly just the trace fats in your protein sources and fish oil).
- protein: lean sources only. chicken breast, egg whites, lean turkey, white fish, whey isolate.
- hydration: minimum 4 liters of water daily. water retention ruins your face. flush it out.
3 – biology of fat loss: lipolysis & beta-oxidation
to burn fat, two things must happen:
- lipolysis: releasing fatty acids from fat tissue into the bloodstream.
- beta-oxidation: actually burning those fatty acids for fuel.
3.1 – maximizing lipolysis
keep insulin basement-low. insulin halts fat burning. this is why we eat zero carbs.
- morning fasting: keep the fasting window long.
- black coffee: caffeine mobilizes fatty acids. drinking it raw first thing in the morning is lifefuel.
3.2 – maximizing beta-oxidation
now that fat is in your bloodstream, you have to burn it.
- low-intensity steady state (liss) cardio: walk at a incline for 40-60 mins daily in a fasted state. this is the absolute cheat code for burning freed fatty acids without raising cortisol.
4 – hunger hacks & ancillaries
this is where most guys fail because they have zero discipline. here is my stack to crush appetite:
- black coffee / green tea (egcg helps fat oxidation).
- apple cider vinegar (diluted in water before meals).
- sparkling water: carbonation stretches the stomach, tricking your brain into feeling full.
- bronkaid/ephedrine + caffeine (ec stack): use with caution, but it's the gold standard for appetite suppression and thermogenesis.
5 – training & step count
do not overtrain on this deficit. you cannot build muscle right now, you are just preserving it.
- lifting: 3-4 times a week, low volume, high intensity. heavy compound lifts to signal the body to keep the muscle.
- daily steps: target 12k to 15k steps a day. do not slack on this. daily movement keeps your metabolism from downregulating.
6 – mindset (no-coping zone)
your brain will tell you to cheat. it'll say "one cheat meal won't hurt, i look flat today." ignore the voice. the flat look is just glycogen depletion. once you carb up at the end of the cut, your muscles will pop and your face will look incredibly chiseled. trust the process. avoid social events centered around eating for just 4 weeks. tell your friends you're locked in.
7 – tl;dr
- eat nothing but lean protein and green veggies.
- drink 4l of water daily.
- walk 12k-15k steps.
- lift heavy but heavy volume is low.
- take caffeine + ephedrine to kill hunger.
- do this for 30 days and unlock your hollow cheeks.
we're all gonna make it. stop talking about your subhuman genetics if you haven't even seen your real jawline at 10% body fat yet. get to work.
