A Weight Journey: From Cutting to Recomposition One Man's Story
Read the story of a 26-year-old man's weight journey and his decision to bulk or continue with recomp. Learn what scientific studies say and try it for yourself!
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
One man's story on weight loss: this is the story of a 26-year-old man's weight journey as he cuts down from 169lbs to 155lbs. Now, he is wondering if he should bulk or maintain and continue with recomposition.
Cutting, recomp, or bulking?
As a fitness enthusiast, our subject had tried cutting to reach his desired weight of 155lbs. Now, he is unsure what to do next. In the sub-Reddit's comments section, different users give different advice, but how does science say one should proceed? Research says that for those with body fat percentage (BFP) over 15%, cutting is a good option, with caloric deficit below maintenance level. But what then for those under 15% BFP?
Maintenance, cutting and recomp
It turns out the body reacts differently to cutting or bulking for those with lower BFP. Maintaining a caloric intake just slightly below the maintenance level while increasing protein intake is ideal for a recomposition. However, if one wants to bulk, hypertrophy training is recommended.
Trial and error
It can be challenging to decide whether to cut, recomp, or bulk. Even with science at hand, each individual's journey is unique. By finding out what works best for one's body, trial and error is the best way to proceed. Start experimenting and learning what works best for you.
Conclusion
Overall, the key takeaway is to know what works best for your body. As science suggests, cutting may be beneficial for weight loss, but a recomposition may be the best way to stave off fat accumulation over time. Our featured user is on this journey, and in the end, the decision is his to make. The most important thing is that he finds the right balance that leads to sustainable lifestyle changes. Try it for yourself and see what works best for you.
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Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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