Critique my plan

shaneharley

Hi!

Hoping for some input on what I've been doing lately in terms of diet + exercise. I'm 27 Male, 6ft, currently at 169lb (started at 183lb).My main goal at the moment has been to get down to 160lb (feel like this is a good weight based on the fat I'm still currently carrying) and my body shape.

I've been averaging about 2000 calories a day eaten, and then I burn normally around 500 (Net calories sit at around 1500). I pay attention to my macros and eat around 170g protein, 110g carbs and the rest fat.

In terms of working out, I go to the gym 5x a week (start with a 15min run, then do upper body Tues/Thurs/Sat and lower body Wed/Fri), then a spin class on Sundays.

I'm thinking once I get to 160lb I'll keep the same workout schedule but just start eating more to build more muscle)

What I'm really wondering, is there anything different I should be doing? I know it's hard to build muscle while on a deficit but I am noticing some minor gains (I think?!)

jdog022

I'd ensure your following a proven program with progressive overload built In

malibu927

jdog022 wrote: »

I'd ensure your following a proven program with progressive overload built In

This. Also up your calories. You don't have much to lose, so you should only be aiming for a half a pound loss per week, which will be greater than 1500 calories.

LeighLeigh_fit

I suggest going on to avatarnutrition.com and using their macro generation tool in the reverse diet mode.

Also, building muscle will cause the scale to go up or not move. Have you ever gotten your body fat tested? There are a few different methods I suggest:
Cheap/free: caliper pinches or electrical impedance
More expensive: dexa scan