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Cut not working this year

Snaeem155

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Last year I did a brutal 1500kcal a day cut but still hitting 170g of protein.

Done the same this year and I've hardly lost anything.

Any ideas why? I'm totally stumped.
 
There are tons of variables that can change from year to year (or even less time frame). I don't usually just jump to the same amounts to lose/maintain/gain when I need to, it is dynamic depending on a host of factors.

That said that is pretty extreme level to not notice much. Might need to look at other factors and what else you are doing (hard to know without more information).
 
Sticking to:

<130g carb and 170-180 protein minimum daily

Lift 4x a week.

Taking recomp20, Lean Edge, Cordarine, Lean Edge Night Burn and M-Test.

Only difference this year Vs last was in drinking less water and more supplements.
 
What were you eating before the cut and was that causing weight gain or maintenance? How's your sleep compared to last year? What was your starting and ending weight last year? What is it now?
 
I went on a bulk eating plenty of pasta and brown rice for carbs and got my calories to 2,300 or so. I'm not a big eater.

Went from 74kg to 86kg.

Sleep is ok, not the best. Average 6-7 hrs a night but pretty broken.

I'm currently 80.5 after 3 months of this cut.
 
If the scale is not moving, and your body composition's not improving, you got two options.

Move more, or eat less. Try cutting 150 calories out or increasing your cardio. Given that your calories are already very low I would opt for more cardio.
 
Sounds like you made it half way to your goal and you’re already super low calories. At this stage the only true option is increase cardio or go into a reverse diet. If you cut calories from here you’re going to for sure lose muscle, not fat. Next time I’d try to get your bulk up to 2500 and just cut 250 at a time each time progress stalls. I wish there was a supplement to tell you to take but you already have a good setup.

Also try to get that sleep better and consider if you have any hormonal changes from last year.
 
Halfnattyman44 said:
Sounds like you made it half way to your goal and you’re already super low calories. At this stage the only true option is increase cardio or go into a reverse diet. If you cut calories from here you’re going to for sure lose muscle, not fat. Next time I’d try to get your bulk up to 2500 and just cut 250 at a time each time progress stalls. I wish there was a supplement to tell you to take but you already have a good setup.

Also try to get that sleep better and consider if you have any hormonal changes from last year.
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Hes basically on a starvation diet, his is why it's so important for people to build up there metabolism. My maintenance calories are around 3500. Makes cutting a lot easier.

My gen pop clients (not gym life ppl) who work from home, especially females who work from home are always my hardest. They sit around all day and there metabolism is trashed and there food is already low so the only options are usually cardio or starve, and I don't starve ppl.

My girl is dieting right now and she's on the same calories as op
 
Ok ya good questions above too.

So you've lost 5.5kg so far? Maybe it wasn't the same as last year, but I wouldn't say you've hardly lost anything.

It is unfortunate, but even if most of those things done are the same so many things can change over the course of the year and there are likely tons of other potential things interfering. You didn't need to eat a ton to gain so it isn't too surprising that even so low calories won't rapidly cause you to lose weight.

What are your activity levels like outside of the gym?
 
Average 4-5k steps a day as I WFH and have a 6 month old.

I do put on weight easily hence why I've tried to always limit my calories to nothing beyond 2-2.5k. I eat clean but it seems to be more fat than muscle unfortunately.
 
If in a bulk you gain more fat than muscle then I'd address sleep first and how you train/recover. Then I'd point to protein to make sure you're hitting those numbers consistently.

Lastly, I have a 16 month old now. Having a 6 month old this year means things are certainly different than last year. Really prioritize sleep (I liked Sleep Support XT for the first few months as a new dad). And strap that baby to your chest and go for a good walk, I loved that as a mid day activity last summer.
 
Thinking about where you're at there's 2 supplements that might move the needle a bit and that's Sleep Support XT and possibly Reduce XT. I just think you need to address the potential cortisol issues of poor sleep and a baby.
 
Snaeem155 said:
Average 4-5k steps a day as I WFH and have a 6 month old.

I do put on weight easily hence why I've tried to always limit my calories to nothing beyond 2-2.5k. I eat clean but it seems to be more fat than muscle unfortunately.
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Ya I fully understand that can be tough. Honestly I'd just see if there is a way you could get that up (ideally eventually doubling so closer to 8k at least).

Steps aren't a perfect estimation of everything outside of training for our metabolism (broad use), since when we decrease calories there can be tons of things that get down regulated to fight the attempt at change, but trying to keep them up (or even a slight bump) as we lower calories can help offset this.

Stress is likely totally different with having such a young kid (big change too).

It also does suck, but after a long time training most gains will be fat regardless unless you go incredibly slow. I don't say this to be negative, just so that we can remain objective and practical.

I like the suggestion of taking the baby for a walk! If possible add some stroller activities or with a chest carrier, even if it is tiny amounts to start, that may help nudge things back in a positive direction.

Good luck tho!
 
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