Is it worth going on a calorie deficit as a 16 year old?

[NeedToSucceed]

im pretty fat (around 26-28% body fat) and my face looks bloated because of it. is it worth going on a 6-7 month calorie deficit to get lean? or should I go on a calorie surplus and focus on gaining as much muscle mass as possible? How much will going cut stunt my growth? For context im 6'0 200 pounds

 

[sensen]

im pretty fat (around 26-28% body fat) and my face looks bloated because of it. is it worth going on a 6-7 month calorie deficit to get lean? or should I go on a calorie surplus and focus on gaining as much muscle mass as possible? How much will going cut stunt my growth? For context im 6'0 200 pounds

Lift, eat smart, lower calories.
Once you lose about 20 pounds, bump calories to maintenance and keep lifting.

or dont

 

[NeedToSucceed]

sounds good, thanks for the advice

 

[FreakkForLife]

You will stunt your height you should eat minimum 2500 cal at this age and Max 3200 if you are not bodybuilding

sounds good, thanks for the advice

 

[plneet]

You will stunt your height you should eat minimum 2500 cal at this age and Max 3200 if you are not bodybuilding

I'm eating about 1000-1500 cals a day, I'm 18 so idk if I'm shooting myself in the foot

 

[FreakkForLife]

U are lol,this is the amount of calories skinny girls eat.
Yoi should get 2500 minimum if u are stationary and 2800 if you do minimum exercise and 3200 for heavy exercises

I'm eating about 1000-1500 cals a day, I'm 18 so idk if I'm shooting myself in the foot

 

[SubhumanCurrycel]

im pretty fat (around 26-28% body fat) and my face looks bloated because of it. is it worth going on a 6-7 month calorie deficit to get lean? or should I go on a calorie surplus and focus on gaining as much muscle mass as possible? How much will going cut stunt my growth? For context im 6'0 200 pounds

If you’re overweight yea which you are but don’t cut sub12%, eat high quality and train, going catabolic isn’t a problem as long as you don’t crash and burn your nutrient+ mineral intake and body fat

 

[NeedToSucceed]

No. Get fat af cuz if you do fasting like I did at 16, you will only grow to 5’10 manlet.

im most likely gonna stay on maintenance and lift until my body looks doesnt look like garbage then go on a bulk so i can maximize growth and atleast get a "bear" physique instead of looking like a skinny-fat retard cuz most of the fat in my body goes towards my stomach . ill most likely go on a cut 1 year from now. I'd probably be 6'1/6'2 and i could achieve a decent physique by the time i enter university

 

[NeedToSucceed]

You will stunt your height you should eat minimum 2500 cal at this age and Max 3200 if you are not bodybuilding

yeah im planning to go on a bulk for 18 months and begin my cut before my second year of university so i can reach around 15% body fat. i know 18 months sounds too long but im willing to do anything to reach a final height of at least 6'3

 

[FreakkForLife]

yeah im planning to go on a bulk for 18 months and begin my cut before my second year of university so i can reach around 15% body fat. i know 18 months sounds too long but im willing to do anything to reach a final height of at least 6'3

Whatever u do,be careful to not stunt yourself.
And u should probably get on aromasin or an aromatase inhibitor to keep ur plates open

 

[NeedToSucceed]

Do you have any cheap and trusted sources? I've heard about it but its hard to find a trusted source thats also cheap. rn I dont have a job but i have $300 saved up and ill get another job during summer vacation

 

[ChristianChad]

yeah im planning to go on a bulk for 18 months and begin my cut before my second year of university so i can reach around 15% body fat. i know 18 months sounds too long but im willing to do anything to reach a final height of at least 6'3

How tall are you right now?

 

[NeedToSucceed]

How tall are you right now?

im 6'0 barefoot

 

[one job away]

im pretty fat (around 26-28% body fat) and my face looks bloated because of it. is it worth going on a 6-7 month calorie deficit to get lean? or should I go on a calorie surplus and focus on gaining as much muscle mass as possible? How much will going cut stunt my growth? For context im 6'0 200 pounds

Just workout fatso. How can you be 200 pounds at 16

 

[Deleted member 15917]

No. Get fat af cuz if you do fasting like I did at 16, you will only grow to 5’10 manlet.

As a 5'7 giga manlet, I would kill to be a 5'10 manlet.

 

[NeedToSucceed]

Just workout fatso. How can you be 200 pounds at 16

huge appetite, lack of self restraint, and I eat a lot of calorie dense foods. sort of worked out in my favor cuz im tall. Im not planning on losing too much weight, i just want to build muscle and be in a calorie surplus until im finished growing at 18 years old

 

[Deleted member 1660]

im pretty fat (around 26-28% body fat) and my face looks bloated because of it. is it worth going on a 6-7 month calorie deficit to get lean? or should I go on a calorie surplus and focus on gaining as much muscle mass as possible? How much will going cut stunt my growth? For context im 6'0 200 pounds

Looks like you have an endomorph body type. I recommend getting the alex jones physique.

 

[ChristianChad]

Get on Ray Peat diet

 

[NeedToSucceed]

Looks like you have an endomorph body type. I recommend getting the alex jones physique.

thats the ideal physique im trying to achieve before I enter university