Yeah, I don't doubt that at all, I've def been there.You're probably right, but either way, I have to take a break, longer than I have before. I'm not afraid ot lose any muscle mass; in fact, I've lost none at all. But I do feel my body is tired of being in a deficit and cutting after five months of it.
But, that's why I'd argue for a maintenance phase, could easily extend that to 8 weeks and bring compounds down, etc.
You might be surprised how great you feel and how good you look after 4-8 weeks at maintenance, and might be ready to crush another cutting phase. Maybe not, but it's worth finding out before you immediately try to grow. Just my two cents, of course.
Great job either way!
