Need more tips for cutting

[burge176]

So I'm trying to cut down from 12% to 8% BF right now. I've always had a small bit of fat that collects in my lower ab region that I can NEVER get to go away. Should I continue a calorie deficit or eat normal and just continue working out. With less calories (the obvious) I'm finding I can't lift as long and as hard as I can with more (common sense), but how can I keep lifting and lose weight. Is it counterintuitive like a can't have both pick one or the other?

[Wert813]

So I'm trying to cut down from 12% to 8% BF right now. I've always had a small bit of fat that collects in my lower ab region that I can NEVER get to go away. Should I continue a calorie deficit or eat normal and just continue working out. With less calories (the obvious) I'm finding I can't lift as long and as hard as I can with more (common sense), but how can I keep lifting and lose weight. Is it counterintuitive like a can't have both pick one or the other?

it sounds like you are having a problem with your diet. you probably are cutting out too many carbs. you could always take a pre workout if you don't already but don't stray away from carbs, they keep you out of a catabolic state.

[cumminslifter]

why are you still trying to lose weight? do you have a competition or photo shoot?
i would suggest starting a clean bulk brah

[DamonX]

Stay in your caloric deficit and give Intermittent Fasting a try

[Wert813]

Stay in your caloric deficit and give Intermittent Fasting a try

what does intermitten fasting consist of?

[bigolben]

it sounds like you are having a problem with your diet. you probably are cutting out too many carbs. you could always take a pre workout if you don't already but don't stray away from carbs, they keep you out of a catabolic state.

This is great advice right here brah.

Stick with the deficit. The less fat there is, the harder it is to lose.

[DeaAx7]

why are you still trying to lose weight? do you have a competition or photo shoot?
i would suggest starting a clean bulk brah

This.

but if you for some reason feel the need to get leaner clean up your diet. make sure your macros are spot on. you havent even listed your deficit or macros...

i recommend increasing workload before decreasing calories... i.e adding in cardio. or making your workouts more taxing. ie adding volume, less rest periods ect


edit: also if you are cutting correctly your strength should 1 be maintained or 2 increase.

[00pwn]

refeed maybe?

[cumminslifter]

what does intermitten fasting consist of?

not eating.......then eating

[burge176]

why are you still trying to lose weight? do you have a competition or photo shoot?
i would suggest starting a clean bulk brah

I mean I am pretty lean, but I still want to get really tight in my stomach. How would I do a clean bulk...?

[cumminslifter]

I mean I am pretty lean, but I still want to get really tight in my stomach. How would I do a clean bulk...?

same as a cut but opposite
10-20% caloric surplus while meeting macro, micro, and fiber sufficiency