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[Help] Recomposition or continue cutting? (self.Weightroom)

submitted 12 hours ago by Outwit1294 to c/Weightroom@sh.itjust.works

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Crossposted from https://lemmy.today/post/31127120

27M. I have lost 5 BMI points, down to 30 from 35, in 5-6 months. I did simple CICO and resistance training (PPL split).

I am a bit exhausted of the caloric deficit now and want a break. I have felt like this before and taken a maintenance phase of 1 week and then continued cutting. Now that I am no longer obese, I feel less inclined to continue.

Should I recompose at my current weight or should I continue cutting? Ultimately I do want to get to at least 28 BMI or lower.

Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

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[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (4 children)

If you're feeling burnt out, it's probably best to switch to maintenance for a while. Whats your height/weight/bodyfat % currently?

[–] Outwit1294 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I don’t know my body fat percentage. I am 6” and 105 kg.

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

This would help you estimate your body fat percentage. Personally I am comfortable bulking up to about 20% and then switch to cutting calories if I go above that. The only rule that is really important is how you feel. Cut until you are satisfied. Switch to maintenance when you need a break or you're happy with the way you look

[–] Outwit1294 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I am not able to place where I am in this. No one looks like me. There are parts of me that match every picture >15%.

I am not satisfied with how I look. I can see some muscle definition but not as much as I want.

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago

Generally speaking if you want more muscle you will need to bulk. You could add 10lbs (gently) and then cut back down?

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