Hello
Wow, we got a conundrum here eh?
To SD or not to SD, that is the question...
If you are really into cutting, like after you have just bulked up, are you supposed to SD?
That would really depend on your goals. If you are really into cutting (meaning you bulked up already), avoiding SD is simply a way to make sure your fat-burning capacity is still at its max.
But wouldn't the lack of SD significantly affect your muscle gains?
Yeah, but that's why I said it depends on your goals. If you are cutting (meaning you want to remove the fat now that you've bulked up), then you really shouldn't expect dramatic muscle gains. So no SD shouldn't be an issue.
But if you are in between, something like "semi-cutting and bulking", then you have to SD if you really want to see muscle gains. You just have to mind your diet strictly and take in more of the good fats. Often times, you don't really have to starve yourself to lose fat. Just make sure you get an optimum diet with lots of the good stuff and minimal bad stuff.
Hope that helps.
- JV