Cut down jaw is law...
Beginner body yes, but I lifted in 2019
Yea go down and lean bulk then
Cut to 11%
Gonna be auschwitz cel but prob worth it.
Trust me, you'll love how you look near the single digits. It's hard, but worth it. Just eat clean, low fat, no intense cutting deficit, and you should be good.Why low fat tho, I thought thats irrelevant as long as you eat enough protein and remain in a caloric deficit
Fat and grease can worsen your gut microbiome, of which when uncared for causes significant indigestion, gas, and bloat in the face/abdominal areas. I try to stay on low fat diets similar to how I stay on low sodium diets to control that stuff. But fat is still very important, obviously, just don't overdo it.
So you would say, eating carbs to get to your calories is better? I thought carbs were the main reason for your body to look bloated. My daily protein caloric intake would be 500 calories, still have 1000-1200 more to fill.
You look a little lower than 18% to be honest. More like 16% if you’re not flexing but maybe it’s just good lighting. Regardless get down to 11 and then lean bulk. But don’t try to lose weight too quickly or you’ll lose mostly muscle. Eat plenty of protein and eat at a minus 500 calories deficit for like 6 weeks and then see where you’re at.
I mean, assuming you're only consuming the amount of fat you need to reach your calorie goals, stick with your current way of doing things. You're right: carbohydrates do cause bloat a lot worse. Yogurt is a great food with fat that still helps balance out bloat due to its effects on your microbiome.
Good luck, bro.
