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Just what I needed. CW-146.4 GW-130

Yeah I figured that. Regardless,weighing 125lbs is ridiculous and I won't cut below 130lbs. At that point I'm probably just gonna look to slowly gain and cut again in the future.

this is great btw, thanks a lot

Ok thanks for the advice everyone. I just need to hunker down and get it done. I'll cut at a 500 calorie deficit and reevaluate in a couple months

I agree with the notion that it's all about being in a deficit/surplus in regards to rep ranges and cardio though

Well when I train now, I stick with 5x5 on compound movements and 8-12 reps on isolation. I also do about 15-20 minutes of cardio at the end of my workouts (except for after leg day). How much lower do you guys think I need to cut? My concern is that I'm gonna have to go down to 130 or maybe even lower to see a real…

Trust me, I know that. I used to weigh 190, got down as low as 130. I looked essentially the same at 130 as I do now which is why I was hesitant to keep cutting. But I guess I will stick with it as long as I can

If I were to eat around maintenance or slightly above now instead of cutting down first, would I still make good gains? I know I have some fat to lose but cutting is getting harder to stick to. Basically I want to transition now but I won't if it will make a big difference

Thanks for the input. How plausible is it for me to start slowly bulking now rather than cutting down first? Would there be a significant increase in fat gain now rather than at 15% bf if I start bulking immediately once I get there? The navy circumference method puts me at 18% and calipers put me around 15-16% but user…

Thanks guys. Knowing my bf makes it easier to get a sense of how Long I will be cutting for. Also thanks for coming to my defense haha

Yup I lift heavy 4 days a week which revolves around compound movements such as bench pressing, squats, deadlifts, rows. Many people recommend not losing more than half a pound a week to preserve muscle mass. Do you think I can get away with being more aggressive?

First off I want to thank everyone for their input. Second, do you guys think it would be plausible to get to 15% BF or below by around October? By the way, I am 5'6" and weigh 143 lbs.

I actually have tried doing that. According to calipers, I am about 15-16% body fat, but I felt that that was too low, probably due to user error. EDIT- The 3 site method puts me at 15.1% and the 4 site puts me at 14.6

Wow great thread! Would you guys recommend recomping if I am 20 years old, a male, and at a healthy weight (I am 5'6" and weigh 144lbs) but have a body fat percentage in the high teens? I have been lifting heavy for about a year. Currently I am cutting. I definitely want to add muscle mass when the time comes but currently…

I ate at a surplus for about 4-6 weeks (250-500 cal above maintenance) and started eating at a 250-300 cal deficit last week. So to answer your question, until last week my weight was slowly increasing

I'm a college student so I can only get to the gym 3 days. the semester ends in a week though so I will probably go back to 4 days a week. I go to planet fitness so I'm stuck with the smith. Barbells only go up to 60lbs. It sucks but it's my only option

Dumbbells go up to 75 i think. Nope no olympic bar, the heaviest barbell is literally 60 lbs. I would switch but planet fitness is the only gym that has a location near my college and at home.

Thanks! Ill log at a 300 calorie deficit and go from there

I go to planet fitness and unfortunately it does not have a squat rack. They have barbells but the heaviest is 60 lbs. I dont have specific strength goals (yet) but I would definitely say I need and want to get stronger (as well as bigger when I am lean enough).

thanks everyone, this pretty much confirms what i was thinking so im prepared for it. How big should my deficit be? Also, should i keep my workouts exactly the same or should I switch back to something like SL5x5. This is what my workouts look like at the moment (3 days a week): Shoulders + arms Day Close grip bench…

id really appreciate some more feedback

Really? They look fine on my computer and phone. How exactly should I resize them? Do I have to repost?

Wow, sounds like you definitely made the right choice! I was always a really overweight kid. 2 years ago I went on a diet that lasted over a year and lost about 60 pounds, down to 130 lbs from 190 lbs. When I first started, I had no idea at all what I was doing. I would run for 90 minutes a day, not do any resistance…

I thought that 0.8g/lb was the bare minimum (which would put me at 120-125g since i weigh about 150 lbs). Even on weekends when Im eating tons of carbs I doubt that I am ever below 110 grams protein. Weekdays my meals are pre-planned so I get like 150-170 grams. I guess its not really a problem but this is my first bulk…

Thanks, that makes sense. I wouldnt go to low or consciously avoid protein, its just that I am more lenient with tracking on the weekends. I guess Ill just aim to hit my target every day

my thing is that it just so happens that the protein source in many protein bars is soy protein isolate (im guessing its really cheap). Its not like I can taste the soy, i was just worried about the hormonal implications. Regardless I will avoid eating anything with soy in it on a regular basis.

Thanks for the solid advice guys I appreciate it!

I used to make a triple decker pb&j sandwhich. 3 slices of bread. PB and Jelly on every side. and im talking like half a jar of peanut butter. It used to be huge...and I would down it in literally 2 minutes. and then i would proceed to eat lunch like an hour later.

Great thread, sums up exactly where I am right now. Im a 20 year old 5'6" male and weigh 147 lbs. I started my journey at 190 lbs. Currently I am trying to lose body fat, especially on my stomach. I think I am about 16-18% body fat. I lift three days a week and do about 25 min of hiit cardio a week. I believe my…

Appreciate all the advice guys, I will definitely turn my focus to making progress at the gym and eating at maintenance or maybe slightly over.