Having trouble loosing that last 5-8% BF

[Pilotdan83]

I am 210 lbs at about 18% BF measured via 3 and 9 site pinch calipers and backed with a zapper gizmo. I usually get to the gym three times a week and run one to two times a week.

I decided to really lean out for a cruise coming up and was following this plan


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Apparently it was BS and all I did was lost 10 lbs in three months a ton of strength and im still at 18% BF

I have gone back to eating "normally" lean meats rice and vegies. but not really measuring stuff out anymore and Im slowly getting my strength back but the 18% still doesn't budge...

How much strength is sacrificed in a leaning situation? Should I keep pushing for loss? I want to start my first cycle next winter and would like to at least be sub 15% by then.

Help me fix this! Lol

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[Back In Black]

Every chance you will get weaker on a cut, particularly if you try and cut fast because you will lose muscle too. A nice steady cut is highly recommended.

Can you post a pic to see what we are dealing with?

I would suggest a starting point of

Protein 240g
Fats 60g
250g carbs

See how that works for 10-14 days then we can adjust from there.

[Pilotdan83]

Ok, I'm leaving on Vacation for the next two weeks But I'll try it out when I get back. That is a lot more protein than I have been eating so i'll give it a shot! expect my update in about a month if it is working or not...I'll check in with base numbers back from the trip. hoping to put on a few pounds of fun!

the forum will not let me post pictures yet, but here is the link to one I just shot, i look kind of angry.... angry I still cant see abs haha

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[Pilotdan83]

if you are wondering lifting stats
1 RM:
Bench 225
squat 225 bad knees
curl 65
barbel clean and press 185
44" box jump
dead lift 375

[Pilotdan83]

Every chance you will get weaker on a cut, particularly if you try and cut fast because you will lose muscle too. A nice steady cut is highly recommended.

Can you post a pic to see what we are dealing with?

I would suggest a starting point of

Protein 240g
Fats 60g
250g carbs

See how that works for 10-14 days then we can adjust from there.

Ok so I've slipped a bit with the summer but getting back into it. The 240 grams of protein seemed really high per most recommendations. Why is it more than double what others have told me for athletic?


Btw. I have found it difficult to eat that much.... But managing

[SlimmerMe]

Fasted cardio.