Need cutting advice (6 weeks in)

[thehb]

I'm currently 5' 10", 170 pounds, 15-ish percent body fat and just got back into lifting 6 weeks ago after recuperating for over 1 year from a shoulder injury. About 6 weeks ago i started a cut to lose some of the weight i had gained while unable to exercise. I'm consistent with my macros and lift for about 2 hours 6 days a week. My macros are 2000 calories, 200 carb, 67 fat, 150 protein. My weight has been all over the place the past 6 weeks.
5/14 - 169..4
5/21 - 167.2
5/28 - 165.6
6/02 - 166.8
6/09 - 168.2
6/16 - 170.8
6/22 - 168.4

I have come to my own conclusion, and am asking if it makes sense??
For one, I definitely have gained some muscle, noticeably in my arms and legs.
Do you guys think that I am making beginner gains again? I also think that my bodyfat is decreasing as well.

Here are some pictures of my current physique could you guys estimate my bf% ?

[dipatel13]

At your age and stats, you would be better off not cutting. You're still in the prime growth years of your life, take the hormonal advantage while you can and eat and lift to grow.

[thehb]

thanks for your advice, but that wasn't what i was asking for. I'm still planning on cutting and then doing a lean bulk.

[FFTesla]

I'm currently 5' 10", 170 pounds, 15-ish percent body fat and just got back into lifting 6 weeks ago after recuperating for over 1 year from a shoulder injury. About 6 weeks ago i started a cut to lose some of the weight i had gained while unable to exercise. I'm consistent with my macros and lift for about 2 hours 6 days a week. My macros are 2000 calories, 200 carb, 67 fat, 150 protein. My weight has been all over the place the past 6 weeks.
5/14 - 169..4
5/21 - 167.2
5/28 - 165.6
6/02 - 166.8
6/09 - 168.2
6/16 - 170.8
6/22 - 168.4

I have come to my own conclusion, and am asking if it makes sense??
For one, I definitely have gained some muscle, noticeably in my arms and legs.
Do you guys think that I am making beginner gains again? I also think that my bodyfat is decreasing as well.

Here are some pictures of my current physique could you guys estimate my bf% ?

If your weight keeps steady is because you are eating at your TDEE. There is no other reason.

If you wanna cut a little more, lower in 100-200 calories your daily intake a wait keep tracking your weight, then act consequently.

[thehb]

eating 2000 calories a day already leaves me tired, i think im going to observe my weight for a couple more weeks

[thehb]

let me rephrase my question. I am getting back into lifting after about a year. I want to get lean but also i dont want to waste my newbie gains/muscle returning. Should i go on a cut, or eat maintenance calories to fully embrace my beginner gains?

[dipatel13]

let me rephrase my question. I am getting back into lifting after about a year. I want to get lean but also i dont want to waste my newbie gains/muscle returning. Should i go on a cut, or eat maintenance calories to fully embrace my beginner gains?

eat over maintenance if you want the most bang for your buck

[Jonbo55]

eat over maintenance if you want the most bang for your buck

What this guy said! (Y)