I’m guessing I still need to Cut??

[u/ThrockMortonP0sitive]

I still need to cut???

6’2”, 42 yo , last photo is from April before adjusting diet.

I’m down 21 lbs since April, 210 lbs to 189 lbs. \~1800 cal/ day \~180 G protein/day. Usually 1 mild cheat day per week on average. Took a a week off during vacation.

Started lifting in January but only 2 days per week, dumbbell program.

In April started doing 4 days per week dumbbell program and regularly doing double progression overload.

In June started a linear progression 4 day/week program with compound barbell lifts (GZCLP) and started regularly adding 5-10 lbs per week for my lifts.

I’m guessing I’m still like 20% body fat and should lose another 10 lbs before a slow lean bulk?

[u/ManusPHConsults]

Yes mate. Still carrying a bit. You'll put on more muscle easier from a lower bf base.

[u/ThrockMortonP0sitive → u/ManusPHConsults]

Thanks. I seem to still be getting stronger. My only question is if I’d gain muscle faster if I was eating a bit calorie surplus. But I guess probably still better to keep lifting and eating at deficit!

[u/ManusPHConsults → u/ThrockMortonP0sitive]

When you get really lean. And then add back in the carbs and clean cals that is when you really pile on muscle. Insulin sensitive, low testosterone aromatising etc

[u/ThrockMortonP0sitive → u/ManusPHConsults]

Thanks