Totally agree with the above. At your size (although not sure how long you have been training – but doesn’t sound long) natural recomp is fully probable mate.

No need for any form of anabolics at all here.

Is there any plan to run bloods at all mate? This should be planned in to check how things are looking and if increasing dosages is in order or not.

Also be interested to know how this is going mate.

Best of luck! Which show are you doing mate?

Looking forward to it mate.

Best of luck Haider. Rooting for you mate!

It was great to follow along on this Mate. Really well done and best of luck for the off season.

Great work here man. Keep it up!

Hey Adam, out of interest do you use a coach of some kind? Do you chose your own meal plan etc?

I got the branx fitness treadmill (can buy direct from Branx or on Amazon). About £1k ish. But has good top range of speed and can cope with heavier bodyweight users.

I also like the treadmill. Can double up for clocking steps too. Especially when the weather is poor.

Enjoying the updates man. Keep em coming

Respect this Jamie. Supporting you all of the way.

Then I’d be in agreement. I just don’t think its too healthy in the formative years spending too much time in a deficit.

Cheers for the clarification guys.

Hi All,

Does age not come into this a bit?

At 16YO I would think he is still developing and growing.

Is cutting advisable?

Great suggestion. Just got some myself Hilly. Cheers.

Congratulations mate, I am sure that the new arrival will be a ray of light in both your lives. Got a name yet?

From the UK NHS website mate:

“When should I call the doctor?

You should call your healthcare provider if you’re taking tamoxifen and experience:

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Hey mate, not sure you’re even reading the log? Pretty clear which phase he is in just reading the last few posts.

Sounds almost medical mate. Consult your doctor.

If unresponsive to reduced calories obviously the advice would be to go lower.

Is there a limit to how low you would go to drop midsection fat?

Concerns for muscle loss?

Nathan looked great man. Great job by you both.

This discussion is really insightful. Thanks guys.

Really great. Well done man. A home team win for those who’ve been following this log!

Did you try the diet feature of the site man?

Have to agree. I’ve done a LOT of cardio over the years (too much at times). But when running (or anything) I always found I was much better fasted.

Aside from the psychological aspects mentioned, I always feel lighter, more levelled energy and you always hit it in the same state or similar.

If its at the end of the day it could be a long hard…

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I’d keep some cardio in mate. How long you planning on pushing up for?

Literally don’t sweat it mate. If its a handful with 4 out of six meals you will total something like 100-150g a day I reckon. It is super low in terms of calorie density anyway.

I think you’ll be fine. If calories are high and activity is low in a gaining phase, then it’s the best place to start.

Start with a small deficit and increase as needed through the cut by managing intake and activity levels.

Hey Hilly, with you being away for 3 weeks in Spain, what did you do regarding taking sups with you?

Hold luggage ok?

Really great news Hilly. It’ll be the greatest joy in your life. Savour every second.

Hi Andrew, what benefit do you see from the cheat meal?

Is it a psychological release? Or just to reduce hunger?

Would you not be better off splitting it into smaller meals that are easier to handle?

If you have it daily it may as well be part of your plan, right? Rather than a “cheat”?

Super interesting and admirable. Looking forward to seeing things unfold man.

Man you’re chasing people after the post is only a few hours old. People don’t just sit on forums all day. I know it’s an important topic for you but give people chance.

Hey man, I think the diet feature on this site will give you a good starting point. 500 cals could be a large or small difference depending on your daily intake.

Great. Definitely the easiest for consistency and what I do also.

Hi Jamie, are your weight cooked or uncooked?

Not at all mate.

Ha. Recharging those batteries man. What is you ate that puts you in a coma?

Meg and Clare are spot on.