-I think over time it will be hard to argue a better supplement to take during a cut than SX. Appetite opression is where it is at for sustained fat loss.
-On another note.....have y'all seen Duece Bigalo? The only reason I ask is it was on last week and all this talk of steak reminds me of a scene with the big black lady(man?).....Duece says this is a mistake........black lady(man) says did you say steak?
HUH???
That statement needs quantifying. WILLPOWER is where it is at for sustained fat loss. Combined with smart dietary approach, and exercise. PERIOD.
No knock on SX by any means, but I for one don't want to oppress my appetite. I like my food..and my food works for me!
Food is not the enemy!
I think both statements have a truth about them, depending on your level of experience.
As of lately, I'm more so in Snag's shoes. The diet discipline is established and well solidified and as a result of multiple controlled portions throughout the day, I rarely over-eat, with the exception of cheat meals.
However, I would argue there are more people who are a much greener to cutting and do not utilize the 5-8 meals a day approach, where some appetite control can be a very effective element. Especially if you're not used to low carb diets, where it takes time for the body to feel satiated for any period of time.
Discipline, persistence and a willingness to sacrifice are cultivated virtues, that once established, no supplementation is "necessary" (only helpful) but before that cultivation sets in, over time and experience, the element of appetite is one of the prime challenges to overcome.
For a veteran like Snag, food is not an issue because he's a well oiled machine when it comes to diet knowledge and diet discipline, but speaking for the fat kid trapped inside of my body, I can say for certain that appetite suppression is helpful, especially when my carb intake was too low to feel satiated for more then 40 min in the beginning.
After experiencing the results of your labor, the discipline and sacrifice becomes second nature and your whole psychological approach completely transforms, breaking discipline is much, much less of a threat, but like many people who have not developed that level of inherent motivation and discipline, giving into hunger pains is a much greater challenge.
My principles and ideas on cutting, sides 100% with Snag's perspective, but I also strongly believe in the usefulness of appetite suppression to start the process.
In all honesty, even today, if I were to transition from a bulk to a cut, I don't know if I could make that transition successfully, without the "initial" use of an appetite suppression.
