#209 - Where Should You Take Your Fitness Journey - Cutting or Growing?

Summary:   There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there when it comes to cutting calories, dieting, and building muscle. So, Diane and Amanda are breaking down the differences between going into a weight cut (a.k.a diet phase), maintenance, and bulking (increasing food intake hoping that you’ll add some muscle) - three terms that are thrown away in the bodybuilding community, but still apply to lifestyle clients. You’ll learn what makes sense for you based on your long-term goals and how to create a plan of attack vs. jumping straight into a random diet.   Key Takeaways:   04:13 - Before you decide between bulking or cutting, know this first 04:37 - Some things to consider: diet phase vs. maintenance vs. bulking 10:32 - Why bulking may not be for you 10:53 - Let’s talk the maintenance phase 18:21 - Pros of the weight cut phase 27:42 - Cons of a weight cut (or diet phase) 33:35 - Why you should look at your dieting as a phase or cycle even if you’re not competing 38:16 - This needs to be the foundation of your training 40:30 - The variables that will change based on the phase or cycle you’re in 42:22 - Consider this before jumping into any phase! 45:40 - If you need a little guidance to structure some diet cycles, this is for you   Resources Mentioned:   Join The Goddess Body Project 12 week program! Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order   Connect with Diane & Amanda:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaglitters/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro   Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com    Work with Diane:   Get your personalized Physique Assessment here!  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Check out the Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane