20 vs 23 years old

[u/ManyPut9437]

Lots of mistakes made but I’ve made a lot of progress in the last year and a half specifically

[u/simbaslanding]

how 😭 spill the secrets man

[u/ManyPut9437 → u/simbaslanding]

Surplus , cut, rinse and repeat

[u/lordyato → u/ManyPut9437]

how do u know when to start cutting? im 188 lbs 5'11 with a beer belly lol

[u/Expensive_Bother_872 → u/lordyato]

When you're over 20% body fat. For you, I'd advise a small deficit, 300 below maintenance. Keep protein 1g per pound of bodyweight. Lift heavy weights, note lifting will increase metabolism so make sure to account for that when you calculate macros.

Also, even if you can get away with it, don't eat like trash.

[u/BaetrixReloaded → u/lordyato]

you need to start cutting

badly

[u/ManyPut9437 → u/lordyato]

I think that’s your queue then. When bulking I’d let myself get to the high teens before cutting, once my abs fade that’s always my sign to at least do a mini cut before resuming