In need of advice.

zSandman

I've been losing weight consistently for 5 months after a long dreamer bulk to 200 lbs. This was supposed to be my final month as I shred off the final few lbs but I cant even lose one lb anymore.

I have done everything from decrease carbs to cardio to increasing my deficit. Keep in mind, I've been doing this for months so I have been adjusting calories as I go. It has all worked till this point.

Current macros: 150 g protein / 45 g fat / 150 carbs

Using the body caliper you get with bb.com order, I got a bodyfat measurement of around 8 percent. Tested it more than once. I think that is generous and I'm more likely at 10 percent.

I can see all my abs, but I just have a bit of fat on my quads, obliques and lower belly that I want to get rid of before I lean bulk.

Everyone tells me the usual of doing more cardio or increasing my deficit. After increasing it again now I'm at an 800 calorie deficit at 1,600 calories a day - TDEE 2400. I cant decrease it any more to be honest.

Current weight is 145 lbs at 5 7 .

Sued0nim

I'd be looking for an objective opinion as to whether you do actually have some to lose

Ask someone you respect at your gym or consider PMing / posting to SideSteel - see this group / thread

community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/826435/bodyfat-estimation-thread#Item_30

terbusha

Is there a specific reason you're trying to get more lean than 8% body fat? That is a very fit body composition. It gets really tough to get to the 6-8% body fat range because your body wants to hold onto it's spare energy reserves.

As you have experienced, when your'e eating very low calories, you have nowhere to go when you get stuck in a plateau. I'd suggest doing a reverse diet and then when you get your maintenance level back up, you can do a cut again to get to your ideal body composition. Check this video out for the details.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3gTGLulLnI

Allan