Strength and Weight Loss
A listener shares their experience of losing 30 pounds but noticing a concerning drop in strength. The discussion highlights the effects of prolonged cutting on performance and emphasizes the importance of a reverse diet to regain strength while maintaining a healthy calorie intake. Encouragement is given as the listener continues to progress in their lifts despite the challenges.In this clip
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I started a reverse diet about four months ago. I can definitely tell a difference in my strength. I am not always consistent in hitting calorie and carb macros, but I am consistent with protein and fat. I am 47 years old, weigh 125 pounds, and consistently hit 170+ grams of protein. I would like to do a cut, but I’m not sure when it's appropriate. I try to get between 2000 and 2200 calories a day. When should I consider doing a cut?
I'm a 45-year-old male, 221.2 lbs, and 20% body fat. My goal is to reach 180-185 lbs and 13-15% body fat. I've been reverse dieting for 2 months and am currently eating 2800 calories, up from 2400 calories, with 180-200 grams of protein. I'm strength training 4 days a week and walking 8-10k steps a day. My weight is staying the same, but I'm getting stronger. When should I start to lean down or start cutting calories?
I have made a solid transformation over the last year. I started at 182 lbs at 15% body fat in April and am now down to 171 lbs at 9.5% body fat in October. I achieved this through a long-duration cut over that period. Over the last couple of months, I have increased my calories from 2100 to 2500 and have reached 178 lbs at 9.2% body fat, with a slight decrease in body fat percentage. I’m worried that I am nearing the end of being in the miracle zone of reducing fat while building muscle and I'm curious if I should go back onto my cut. Should I continue increasing calories or go back onto my cut?