36 yo, 24% BF, Cutting

[Rbvasques]

Update:
Weight in lb, muscle mass in lb, body fat in%, in the last 2 months in the image.

 

[kain]

Here is my issue with these percentages. Side note, I have no problem being proven wrong, they obviously work for bodybuilders. My goal is health longevity, rather than looking massive and/or cut... A good balance I guess.

Based on what I researched, the brain needs 20% of calories for optimal health. That information isn't hard to find. At 16g of fat in 3000 calories, you're only at 1/4 of the 66g needed. Now even if you were to base the 20% off your maintenance calories and we'll assume 2000 calories, then you'd need 44g of fat. Your off days you're barely at half (24g).

My question is that really sustainable? It seems extremely low and I see that low fat everywhere in bodybuilders. Something isn't right.

I think you missed the point i made that the fat I’m tracking is added fat. There is obviously trace fats in the food I’m eating so in reality the total fat is higher.

 

[Dunkirk]

I did notice that part, wasn't 100% clear on the amount you showed. Thanks for the update. What is your total fat then? In that case you're over 3000 calories on training days.

I'm very number oriented, sometimes too much. It's just curious for me.

 

[petit_rafalet]

Now to the question:
I have seen people using EQ, Primo and others during cutting, what is your guys experience and recommendations as far as steroids to avoid muscle loss?

To your question: don’t worry too much about muscle loss if you are already with 300mg testosterone, you don’t need any other anabolic. In my opinion testo is enough. If you want to accelerate the process maybe add a small dose of clen (also known as a fat loss with anticatabilic properties).

I’ve cut a couple of times from 20% bf to <10% only using testo, clen and t3. Last weeks of cycle when energy is low because of the diet I add some oxa or winni, but in bikini wellness dosages, just to keep working out heavy.

 

[kain]

I did notice that part, wasn't 100% clear on the amount you showed. Thanks for the update. What is your total fat then? In that case you're over 3000 calories on training days.

I'm very number oriented, sometimes too much. It's just curious for me.

Total fat, including trace, varies depending on the protein source each day. But as an example, the last training day was 3470 cals, 410 c, 291 p, 68 f, including all trace macros.

 

[Anat]

You’re killing it, man - seriously impressive progress!

About your question - don’t stress too much about muscle loss, you won’t lose much. Whether to use EQ or Primo is really a personal choice, but I personally prefer EQ.

Now, when it comes to cutting, I’ll be honest - I’m not a fan of slow, gradual fat loss. I’d much rather go all in with RFL by Lyle McDonald, and based on your current stats, you fit perfectly into Category 2.

Since you’re already using Tirz, the diet will be even easier, and muscle loss will be minimal (speaking from personal experience). In my opinion, 6-8 weeks of RFL is way more efficient than slowly chipping away at calories for 12 weeks. From what I’ve seen, it works almost twice as fast as a standard 200-500 calorie deficit.

 

[Rbvasques]

You’re killing it, man - seriously impressive progress!

About your question - don’t stress too much about muscle loss, you won’t lose much. Whether to use EQ or Primo is really a personal choice, but I personally prefer EQ.

Now, when it comes to cutting, I’ll be honest - I’m not a fan of slow, gradual fat loss. I’d much rather go all in with RFL by Lyle McDonald, and based on your current stats, you fit perfectly into Category 2.

Since you’re already using Tirz, the diet will be even easier, and muscle loss will be minimal (speaking from personal experience). In my opinion, 6-8 weeks of RFL is way more efficient than slowly chipping away at calories for 12 weeks. From what I’ve seen, it works almost twice as fast as a standard 200-500 calorie deficit.

Thanks for the motivational words mate!