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I'd estimate 12-15% ... ? Don't have toooo much experience with this, but this is my best guess

Matt

Also agree.

I think you made the right decision in bulking or maintaining for a little bit.

Haha, your before pics = my after pics. Fail on my part :)

Matt

^^^ Solid ideas!

-PB + Banana
-Proats (I second the comment above!)
-GY + Mixed berries
-Grilled steak, chicken, fish, etc. (This would be the majority of my food intake, if I had access to a...

Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Sometimes, starting a consistent routine is the hardest part.

The only way you will ever know for sure is if you lose the weight! However, if you do...

For powerlifting specifically, I'd choose option 2 (the 3 day split vs. the 5 day split)

I'm assuming this means you're lifting 3 days out of the week vs. 5 out of the week.

Personally, I've...

yum!

I am on a cut, and I use creatine.

It may make you retain water .... but water =!!= fat, so you're good to go!

Matt

Good ****! Ada boy! Keep at it!

Matt

^^^ What this fine gentleman said!

PS - Love apples, almonds, and greek yogurt. Eat all daily (except GY usually every other day)

Matt

Live vicariously through them.

I've noticed something similar (initial craving, then slight feeling of satisfaction)

Matt

70g should probably be okay.

Matt

Get your adequate protein
Make sure your fats are high enough
Then, fill the remaining amount of calories you have left for the day with whatever you please (can be all carbs)

In the order
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Yep - especially the water. Try to hydrate a little while before you lift.

Matt

I can't know - try it out for a few weeks (3-4), see if it works, see how you're doing. Adjust cals from there.

Sorry, that's really the best advice I can give - wish I had a magic pill that...

How much water do you drink?

Matt

You can eat before bed, it is not going to put fat on you. A caloric surplus leads to fat gain -eat whenever is good for your body.

Furthermore, try eating a large meal before bed or at least eat...

Your'e six feet tall and 212 pounds. Eat more than 1500 calories a day my friend! Lift heavy, and enjoy getting into good shape.

Matt

^^^

Enjoy, my friend. Just don't stuff yourself silly. Enjoy - eat whatever - don't count.

Life will go on. Just hop back on your regimen when you return home, and hit the weights hard!
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I'd just get a fair amount of fats in general. Peanut butter, oils, nuts, avocado, etc.

I cannot tell you if 70g fats is too low, high, or just right because you still haven't provided your...