8 weeks cut progress

[W.I.N.]

Got back into bodybuilding in January after 2 years off(never have really been big though, but I used to be 5'6 132lbs).

Before pics are from 8 weeks ago at 169lbs, after pics are from today at 157lbs.

[W.I.N.]

I didn't take many different pics in the first week, so these are 7 weeks apart, before pics at 167lbs, after at 157lbs.






I'm almost comfortable enough with my bf% to start bulking, I believe 2-3 more weeks and I'll be finally done with this cut, I want to put on muscle badly and will go on a long clean bulk when I think I'm lean enough.

[twitch-uk]

nice, can see alot of progress, whats your diet like?

[aiNpeace]

just start working out like a crazy mofo, and see what you can do with your current size.

[W.I.N.]

nice, can see alot of progress, whats your diet like?

First 5 weeks I was eating about 1500kcals/day but I don't really remember much, meals were usually 1 slice of whole wheat bread + chicken, plus some fat on the last meal of the day. I've been on keto for 3 weeks now because I think my fat intake was too low before and I didn't want to bump calories much, so I took carbs out of my diet.

Currently I'm eating 700g chicken breast, 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 eggs and 200g cottage cheese divided in 4 meals through the day (1487kcal / 14g carb / 185g protein / 75g fat).

This might seem a little low but I'm currently sitting on my ass all day because my college is on strike, and I've been losing an acceptable 1-2lbs a week so it's fine really.

just start working out like a crazy mofo, and see what you can do with your current size.

What do you mean? I'm already working out, 3-4 times a week.

[yacob555]

thats good stuff, keep it going!

[Kossar]

yep, good progress man, obviously lost lot of fat !
Time to lift buddy !

[.aeterna]

cut is going well,

id say keep going until ur around 145-150lbs and then reevaluate at that point. u may be surprised and find u will look okay if u get to 10%. or, u may find u absolutely need to start a clean bulk

either way, u'll have much less bodyfat on by then, which is always the best place to start a slow bulk/cut

keep training hard, aim for strength gains on a weekly basis on all compounds

[W.I.N.]

cut is going well,

id say keep going until ur around 145-150lbs and then reevaluate at that point. u may be surprised and find u will look okay if u get to 10%. or, u may find u absolutely need to start a clean bulk

either way, u'll have much less bodyfat on by then, which is always the best place to start a slow bulk/cut

keep training hard, aim for strength gains on a weekly basis on all compounds

Yeah that's my plan, I won't cut any further than the end of April though, as soon as May begins I'm starting my bulk.

Thanks for the comments, reps all around!

[89JVH]

awesome job man, keep it up aye

[Obese2Beast]

I would personally cut until you can see a definitive outline of your abs. Maintain that physique for a couple weeks and then proceed with a clean-bulk around middle of the summer.

[W.I.N.]

I would personally cut until you can see a definitive outline of your abs. Maintain that physique for a couple weeks and then proceed with a clean-bulk around middle of the summer.

Summer's over brah

Summer starts at December here.

[Laduem88]

nice man! keep it up!

[mikeybrah]

Good progress there

[nikolaskusha]

Hell of a progress bro, lost a good amount of BF there. Anyhow, good luck in finishing your cut and starting that clean bulk

[Obese2Beast]

Summer's over brah

Summer starts at December here.

Well, in that case bulk away!

[businessbrah]

great work man, can see good gains from your cut

[Animall]

Good job.

Keep doing what u are doing and you will get there.

[BoneDensity91]

This is very nice! Keep it up!