Cutting vs. Reverse Dieting
Ruben shares his journey of lifting and the challenges he's faced with cutting body fat. After realizing that his low metabolism hindered his previous attempts, he successfully reverse dieted but is now concerned about gaining more fat. He seeks advice on whether to continue reverse dieting or switch to a dedicated fat loss phase to reach his goal of 15% body fat.In this clip
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I'm around 20% body fat and have always wanted to be between 12% and 15%, but it hasn't been easy to get there. I have a huge appetite despite eating 220 to 250 grams of protein and 2500 calories every day for the past two years. Is it possible that I'm eating too little? Should I eat more now that I have started anabolic training, or should I stick to a deficit? I'm just a little afraid of getting much heavier.
I need some nutrition advice. Due to my inconsistent attempt to bulk, I've regained some muscle but also body fat, making me feel uneasy about my midsection. I am going back to tracking next week and returning to the gym since I've outgrown my home weights. My question is: Should I: A.) Cut for a few weeks to shed body fat, then reverse out? B.) Figure out my current maintenance numbers and focus on getting strong? C.) Attempt a stricter bulk and lift heavy?
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?