A good everyday diet to get lean and shredded?

[Till_I-Collapse]

Hello guys, I would like to get and maintain a shredded look. This is not for a bodybuilding contest, it is more for an everyday look. I have read that being shredded with visible Abs is entirely dependent on your diet. Can anyone please recommend a diet that is good for getting cut? Or refer me to a good web site?

I have reasonable amount of muscle, and maintain quite active (swimming 5 days a week). However, I notice that cardio makes me loose weight but it never gives this look of having thin skin.

Appreciate your help guys from those who know

[scottt]

Eat protein, fat, fiber, and as little carbs as possible is the easiest way.

[dj181]

start with bodyweight times 12 for daily cal intake and then adjust from there

if you weigh 200 then it would be 200x12=2400 cals per day

[240 is Back]

eat 3 smart meals (2 protein, 2 carbs) + 2 whey shakes + one very small delicious snack.

[Till_I-Collapse]

I started an atkin diet with high protein, moderate fat and 0 carbs. Too early to judge as It has been 5 days now, but it feels good. My only rant is about the limited choice of food and too much veggies makes me bloated. I kept my workout and swimming the same.

I hope I get the paper- thin skin look!