Hi all, been looking around for the last couple of months and some things arent really clicking right for me.

My goal is to lose fat but maintain muscle. I am preparing my diet to be strict as in about 40% pro, 35%carb, 25% fats. I am also aware on cuts, you also burn up muscle mass.

My question is, which is the best for maintaining the muscle i worked so hard for. Ive been training for 2.5 years consistently, I'm 20, male, 6', and 220 lbs (dont know bf%)

any help is good help, even directing me to other sources.

THANKS