The days start to get longer and the winter layers come off, there’s no better time to switch gears and kickstart your cutting phase. Whether you’ve been bulking hard or just maintaining during winter, August is the perfect month to reset, refocus, and start shredding for the warmer months ahead.
Why start cutting now?
By starting in August, you give yourself 8–12 weeks to make solid progress before spring fully kicks in. This allows for a more sustainable approach to fat loss—no crash dieting, just smart, steady changes that deliver results.
Nail the basics – Nutrition comes first
Shredding starts in the kitchen. Create a calorie deficit by slightly reducing your intake while still fuelling your workouts. Focus on:
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Lean protein sources (chicken, beef, eggs, Scorpion Whey)
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Smart carbs (kumara, oats, rice)
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Healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts)
Pro tip: Use a macro tracker to stay on top of your intake and ensure you’re not under-eating protein.
Stack smart – Supplements that help shredding
Your training and diet are key—but the right supplement stack can help you cut more efficiently. Here’s your Scorpion Shred Stack for August:
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Scorpion Ripped Burner Protein
A potent thermogenic blend designed to boost metabolism, increase performance, and support energy burn—perfect for morning cardio or pre-workout. -
Scorpion Whey Protein or Isolate
Keep protein high while keeping calories low. Whey isolate helps with muscle retention as you lose fat. -
Scorpion BCAAs or EAAs
Help preserve lean muscle during training and alleviates delayed onset muscle pain , especially important if you’re working out in a calorie deficit.
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Scorpion L-Carnitine
Supports the body’s use of fat for energy—great pre-cardio.
Training For fat loss
You don’t have to overhaul your whole routine. Just dial up the intensity:
- Keep strength training heavy to maintain muscle mass
- Increase your zone 2 cardio to increase your calorie expenditure
Final tip – TRACK EVERYTHING
Take progress photos, track your weight, log your workouts. Small changes weekly add up big by the time October rolls around.
