28M cut from 205->180 lb in about 5 months. Target was to hit 10% at 185 but I wasn't as lean as I wanted so I pushed to 180 and I've been maintaining for 2 weeks. I thought I'd have separated lower abs and back by now, but also don't want to lose all my size.

What do you guys think? Keep cutting until I'm shredded? Maintain? Lean bulk?

Not sure if I should swap to maintenance or push this further. I like how I look now but def am curious to see if it’s worth it to cut down even more.

186lb down to 173lb.

Can yall help me guess my BF percentage cuz I think I wanna cut a lil more before I add in more calories

T3 and sex hormones were crashed post cut making my libido non existent and sleep quality terrible. I estimate I am currently 30% bodyfat and was 15% in the previous picture taken 2 months ago. Bodyweight in the second image was 155 lbs and as of today I estimate I am 175 pounds. Weight was gained through multiple binges some of which exceeding 12k calories in hopes to regain hormonal function but was instead met with insane bloating and rapid fat storage

Normally the answer would be obvious and I really want to cut again but with training intensity at an all time low, terrible energy levels and poor sleep persisting I am unsure what to do. I developed poor binge eating habits post cut and an insatiable appetite which I am currently working on but I feel like I am in an uncomfortable position and I don’t know what to do next. Help would be appreciated

Can provide bloodwork if would assist

Should I start to cut? Do I look too fat now?

everything is in the title!

Progress Reference:
Photo 1: 250 lbs (July 2023)
Photo 2: 160 lbs (September 2025)
Photo 3: 185 lbs (Current)

Hey everyone,
I'm 5’11" and 21 years old. Over two years, I dropped 90 pounds (250 down to 160). After hitting 160, I realized I didn’t want to be victim weight anymore.

I’ve been fairly consistently going to the gym for 7 months now, while my nutrition hasn't been perfect, I’ve managed to put on a decent amount of muscle in my opinion. However, I am still very much struggling about how I look without a shirt on, particularly my mid-section. I dislike my wider hips and the loose skin/stubborn fat around my stomach (which makes my belly button look weird). Is there anything I can do to improve these issues or am I cooked?

Looking for advice or feedback. Thanks :)

TL;DR: Lost ~90 lbs, still hate taking my shirt off.

Been training on and off since I was 19 years old had many major surgeries and set backs from sickness now I am coming on 26. My mind tells me to keep bulking but im just curious to see what others think. Some people at my gym think I should cut and really see how lean I can get but IDK how much interest I really have in being tiny if that makes sense.

My guess is 16.5%.

Started cutting one month ago from 151 lbs and estimated 18.5% (BIA on Inbody 770)

I have a small frame with a 15.5 cm wrist. Probably natty limit is somewhere like 165 lbs at 12%.

I'm glycogen depleted here but anyway I feel I currently look like I don't even lift despite having some reasonable strength (12x60 lbs @ incline db press 20°)

Started from nothing (zero exercise, never been in a gym) primarily for health, down from 161lbs (73kg) to 154lbs (69kg) - 5'10" happy with progress on the strength and fitness side, but wondering if I should be committing to a bulk or cut instead of the recomp. Just looking for what you would do here.

Excuse my skin, I'm not unwell, it's eczema.

a photo from month 4 and 1 from 2 weeks after i started

Been cutting for 2 months from 210lbs to 180lb. This is my current body. Maybe have a 6 pack in 12 weeks??

Should i start cutting or should i keep bulking for a while?

205 lbs 6’1” unflexed first then flexed

I dunno if this is the right sub to be asking this .

I had this type of body my whole life but last year i was going through alot and started eating too much and sleeping all the time to escape everything, i reached 83 kg (183lbs) i'm 177 cm (5'8") in june .

I started dieting and doing cardio 4 times a week and i managed to get down to 76kg (167lbs) .

I want to know if i should lose the belly fat which i'm very insecure about or start body recomposition.

I have a goal weight i want to reach before starting hitting the gym ( i want to be 70 kg 154lbs ) but i'm afraid that going to the gym will make me eat alot again and not really loosing the fat i want to get rid off. I dunno i'm very torn and confused .

Edit : i really would like to know if going to the gym and eating lot of carbs will affect my weight loss journey .

This April, my goal was to recomp while losing weight. I started at 175.3 lbs.
I have 2 questions,

1. Should I stay in a deficit/cut?
2. What is estimated bf? My BIA scale says I’m in the mid 17%

For context: I would not consider myself an experienced lifter but I have training for the past 3-4 years. Had periods of serious lifting and no lifting within that timeframe. For a year and a half now, I have been consistently training. I do have limitations on certain back/leg exercises due to back surgery.

All pictures were taken on same day, fasted. No pump.

Thanks!

Edit: The purpose of providing the context that I’ve been training 3-4 years was to say that I’m not a stranger at the gym. I’m familiar with progressive overload and getting enough calories, especially protein. I have done so within that time mentioned time period, just had times where I fell off the wagon really badly. I am aware that if I were training consistently for 3-4 that my current progress would be quite poor.

Thinking l lean out all the way to 160 then go on a lean bulk. Know I lack muscle but figure easier to gain from a lean base. Also a bit nervous to bulk because I started at 257lbs in October 2025 and have been cutting since then, save for a couple week long maintenance breaks. You guys agree? Also is this ~18-20% BF?