Recomp Plan

Rynamite

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I'm a 32 year old male, 6 ft tall 215lbs. Lift 4-5 days per week. Moderately strong, moderately chubby.

My wife and I have a wedding to attend in Puerto Rico in 10 months. I'm looking for the best way to recomp to look my best for the trip.

I'm low 20's bf %. 30 lbs of fat is realistic IMO. I'm 40 weeks out, so I'd think that's doable. (Even with the holidays and Octoberfest beer season)

Am I better to eat slightly above maintenance and work hard for the next 12-16 weeks to build more muscle, then cut for the 2nd half? Or try to lose the flab first, and build the muscle prior to the trip?

Then, what is the best way to go about that?

Thanks in advance.
 
If you are in low 20s, I'd say try to lose the flab first. It's easier to gain muscle with minimal fat gain when you are already lean. My honest opinion is that people should never bulk if they are close to 20%. Lose fat, and you will look better instantly. You can do a ton of good work in 40 weeks, but fat loss will be the most dramatic change for sure, and everyone will be able to see that instantly. 15% caloric deficit at first, slow and steady.
 
I'd cut for the first 2-3 months, then spend a small time in a small surplus or maintenance, then spend the last several months cutting again.

Get leaner so that you are in a decent position to put on a little muscle during the break, then spend the last bit of time before the trip getting even leaner. :)
 
Thanks for the advice. I'm going to cut for 12-16 weeks and see where I am at that point. Low carb/keto type cut with calories slightly below maintenance. Thanks again.
 
Here's where I've been with my macros the past few days. Thoughts?Invalid Link Removed

I don't pay attention to the exercise calories specifically either. It's more for me to just track my training.
 
Looks solid for a low carb approach. Big thing is to just watch the scale over the next week or two and adjust depending on how it changes.
 
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