Increasing calories after a deficit
Hey guys. I bulked up to 158 16%bf over the Christmas period and cut down to 140 12% over the last 8-10 weeks. I know to most on here that the word bulking at 158 isn't appropriate, but I'm a small guy and a few pounds makes a massive difference. Current stats are:
34 y/o male
140lbs (am dry weight)
12% bf
I wanted to trim for summer and I'm feeling a little jaded with how small I currently am. I'm not looking to get massive by any means. My question is this:
To what extent should I increase my daily kcals to start adding some size back? I feel that im currently losing to much lbm in my attempt to get slim for the season.
My current diet that trimmed me down is 1850 kcals at a 35C 35F 30P macro split
My TDEE is 2300
I'm considering a macro split of 40C 40P 20F for the next 8-10 weeks.
Should I creep my daily cals up 100 per day each week or go right above maintenance? I feel if I add 300 above maintenance the 750 immediate surplus per day will be a shock and stored mostly as fat.... thoughts?
Thank you!