To successfully complete a summer shred, set a small caloric deficit and maintain a high protein intake of one gram per pound of body weight. Additionally, focus on lifting heavy weights to preserve muscle mass and aim for 10,000 daily steps to burn fat. Finally, track progress using photos rather than relying solely on the scale.
GainFrame Guy Summer Shred Checklist Checklist#1 Set a small deficit Lose slow. Crash diets torch muscle too. -300 kcal#2 Keep protein high 1g per lb protects the muscle you worked for. Greek yogurt#3 Lift heavy – don't 'tone' Heavy weights tell your body to keep the muscle. 45lb 20kg 45lb 20kg#4 Add steps, not just cardio 10k steps a day melts fat quietly. 10,000 stepsThe scale lies during a cut. Track what actually changes — your photos. GainFrame Compare Front Smart Filters 10 new filters available Side by Side Slider 2yr 11mo 17d Adjust Swap Auto Blur Background Deep Dive Analysis See what changed and what to focus on next Home Compare Insights
Like the comics? The app does the tracking.
GainFrame turns progress photos into body fat estimates, muscle scores, and honest trend lines — the stuff these comics keep nagging you about. Free to start on iOS.
