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Great point. #endthread

Kinda last minute here. Probably not going to be able to know precisely how much your maintenance is in 3 weeks if you have never tracked before. The main thing is high protein intake. Especially if your cutting. As mentioned above I'd recommend something like 125ish grams per day. Allot 20-25% to fat (just for these few…

You're really good at debate and adult conversation.

I get what you're attempting to do. I've also laid out the logic as to why you're wrong. See above.

@pinggolfer96 - It would bring me great joy to hear your best argument for OP cutting given his current situation.

I think you missed my point. We are talking about this specific person in this specific situation at this specific time. Given OP demographic data, provided history, and goals, he needs to start bulking. Perhaps I wasn't clear. My advice was directed at him and him only. Did you think I was talking to someone else?

A 5'10" 19 year old male who weighs 155lbs is considered overweight? Not trying to be rude, Im just trying to understand how cutting is ever correct here. I can maybe see an argument for recomp. Maybe.. If I stretch my imagination. Lol 🙄

At your age and weight bulking regardless of current body composition is what I'd recommend.

Advice for bulking - Google "tdee calculator" Enter in your info and add 300 to 400 calories to the result. This is your new maintenance calorie intake per day. Try it for a month. You may or may not gain weight ... If you don't simply add another 200 calories and repeat again the next month. Rinse and repeat until you get…

I'd start with the weak side. Let's say you fail a rep early with the weak side.. Then you can match the strong side to that number. The reverse isn't possible.

It doesn't sound absurd to purchase smaller weights. The guys over at starting strength actually recommend buying a set a micro weights.. I'm talking .25lbs or smaller.. Because progress is progress regardless of how little. What absurd is not purchasing smaller weights and expecting to be able to jump from a 65lb OHP to a…

Unless you're competing or a sport your participatng in has specific requirements, I'd let the mirror and your health/wellbeing be your guide.

Why are you concerned with specific numbers like "3% bf"?

That's awesome! I personally love carbs. While on a cut I try to get roughly equal parts carbs to protein. While bulking, I get much more carbs than anything else. I love carbs. They make for big gains in the gym related to glycogen storage. 🏋💪😏

I love the idea of prelogging for a week as well as a streamlined grocery list! Also, glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels like temptation is easier to avoid and compliance comes easy while prelogging!

I think comes down to your goals. For someone just simply trying to lose weight with little regard to body recomp, I agree that the 'wing it' method is idea for compliance sake. Absolutely. Beyond that it may be a personality issue. Some people are more likely to fail with a meal plan where as many will find success with…

It's ideal to pre-plan your meals each day into MFP. It's helpful because: 1. Hit your macros with a high degree of accuracy 2. Hit your total calories with a high degree of accuracy. 3. You generally have a good idea of how your day will play out (in terms of where you will go and what food is already available to you) 4.…

I honestly think the best part about it is how easy it is to say no to anything else. My friends and family will be like "hey do you want some of this... " and before they have a chance to finish I already know in my head what the answer is going to be. Whereas before I would always consider "well, does it fit my calories…

It maybe counter-intuitive, but research shows that being kind to yourself about things like this results in better outcomes in the future. It's okay. No big deal. Don't do any extra workouts or anything else. Just pick back up tomorrow where you left off. 🙂

Eat a high protein diet while in a calorie deficit. I recommend somewhere between 0.8 and 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. In addition you must be lifting progressively heavier weights while focusing on the the big compound lifts. Aka squat, bench press, deadlift, military press, dips, rows, pull ups etc. Good…

I use an app that dongs after 12 minutes or 24 minutes depending on how frisky I'm feeling. 😏 12 years! That's impressive! What style of meditation do you practice?

I'm in! 💪💪