need more motivation

SeriousAthletics

I'm in the Houston area looking for without buddies and tips on losing 20 pounds quick but safe without losing muscle mass.

williamwj2014

You have to eat at a deficit and its probably safer if you do it slowly so aim for 1 lbs a week so you don't lose much muscle mass and make sure your meeting macro goals.

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

Calorie deficit, that's the way. I can't find them easily on this mobile, but the articles I've read say you need to lift weights at a maintenance level to avoid muscle loss while you cut fat.
So, don't lift to break down muscle tissue, like you would during the bulking stage, but lift at about 75% of your max.