Reverse Dieting Insights
Achieving single-digit body fat can be a daunting challenge, especially if you're not fueling your body adequately. It's crucial to reverse diet and build your metabolism first, hitting your protein targets and lifting weights to gain strength. Without this foundation, attempting to cut calories may lead to muscle loss and frustration.In this clip
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If I'm at about 15% body fat and looking to cut down to 10% body fat over 4 weeks, should I cut or reverse diet? I'm currently eating around 1900 calories and seeing progress, but it's hard to hit my protein metrics. I'm 6 feet 2 inches tall, weigh around 165 lbs, and my maintenance calories are about 2400.
If I'm at about 15% body fat and looking to cut down to 10% body fat over 4 weeks, should I cut or reverse diet? I'm currently eating around 1900 calories and seeing progress, but it's hard to hit my protein metrics.
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?