Getting cut is a bodybuilding term that applies to building muscles. Diet plans for getting cut include eating a well-balanced diet consisting of nutrient-rich foods that promote overall health. When followed correctly, diets develop healthy eating habits that keep weight loss off. Do not start any diet without consulting with your doctor first.
Carbs
Eating large amounts of carbohydrates is forbidden in any successful diet aimed at getting cut, according to international champion bodybuilder Chris McClinch. High-carb diets hinder nutritional goals, cause hormonal imbalance while increasing hunger, insulin levels and risks of obesity. Processed carbs contain little nutritional value and need to be severely restricted, or eliminated, in a diet for getting cut. Bad carbs include white rice, fruit juices, white flour products and breakfast cereals. Help your bodybuilding diet by choosing healthy carbs including vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Fats
A diet plan for getting cut needs to include good fats. Eating good fats help burn fat, boost testosterone and lower cholesterol, while increasing the absorption rate of needed vitamins, according to McClinch. Good, heart-healthy fats come from plant-based sources and fall in the unsaturated fat category as either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats and/or omega-3 fatty acids, according to the Mayo Clinic website. Beneficial fats include fish oil, fish, nuts and seeds plus oils such as canola, flaxseeds, sunflower, peanut, safflower and olive varieties.
Protein
Low-protein diets will not help with getting cut, according to McClinch. High-quality protein rebuilds tissues and muscles. Quality protein falls in the lean protein category. Choosing fish, egg whites, cottage cheese, leans cuts of beef, pork tenderloin, chicken or turkey breast and ground meat containing 90 percent or less fat adds muscle. Ground meat includes turkey, chicken and beef. Protein powders with bases made of whey, egg and/or casein fall in this category, also. Avoid saturated fatty-rich protein including pork chops, processed meats and prime rib.
Food Journals
Food journals play an essential role in diet plans for getting cut. As a bare minimum, food journals need to include what time food is consumed and the amounts of protein, calories, carbohydrates and fat intake per gram, according to McClinch. More detailed journals can include levels of hunger, mood and energy to provide insight insight into what foods leave you satisfied. Journals can be kept in a digital spreadsheet, loose-leaf notebook or online.
Considerations
Realistic goals are integral for long-term success. Permanent change takes times. Setting weight loss goals of 1 to 2 lb. per week is needed, according to world-known bodybuilder and former Mr. Universe, Dave Draper, of Iron Online. The majority of your calories need to be consumed during your morning meal, with the least amount at your evening meal. Balancing your meals is important. Eating six small meals daily comprised of protein and carbohydrates is essential.
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