Crossposted from https://lemmy.today/post/31127120

27M. I have lost 5 BMI points, down to 30 from 35, in 5-6 months. I did simple CICO and resistance training (PPL split).

I am a bit exhausted of the caloric deficit now and want a break. I have felt like this before and taken a maintenance phase of 1 week and then continued cutting. Now that I am no longer obese, I feel less inclined to continue.

Should I recompose at my current weight or should I continue cutting? Ultimately I do want to get to at least 28 BMI or lower.

Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

  • Outwit1294OP
    1·
    1 day ago

    I am not sure how to judge my strength. I am not weak for sure.

    I am making gains in weight and volume every week.

    I am not very fit cardio wise. I can jog for 10 minute max.

    • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      2·
      1 day ago

      I am not sure how to judge my strength.

      You could always plug in your numbers and take a look:

      https://strengthlevel.com/

      I’d say that if you still have a lot of strength to gain, then you can afford to keep cutting until it starts interfering with your workouts.

      That being said, I find it easier psychologically to stick with a long term plan when I’m not cutting too much or too long.

      • Outwit1294OP
        2·
        22 hours ago

        That site says I am stronger than 10-20% people (depending on lift) of my weight. I still don’t know how to interpret it.

        I also feel more motivated and focused during maintenance. Maybe it is a sign that I need to be at maintenance? I don’t know. I am so confused

        • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com
          2·
          20 hours ago

          It means you have a lot more strength to gain. I think you can afford to just maintain while getting stronger, maybe for a few months, and then when you start cutting again it’ll be easier.

          • Outwit1294OP
            1·
            10 hours ago

            I will consider this. Thanks for your time and help!