Happy with physique atm but thinking to add more muscle as feel a bit small in clothes.

But not sure whether I want to lose my leanness, esp in face

Currently do mainly calisthenics / weighted calisthenics and running with the occasional gym session

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.

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

Plan is to keep cutting till August 10th then go in a 200kcal surplus for 6-8 months, is this a good plan? Been lifting for 5 years but inconsistent on diet. I train full body every other day (high frequency low volume training)

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.

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

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

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.

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?

Hello there pals. I'm currently trying to cut. I'm 17 years old and 170cms. I weight 80kgs and have %15 body fat. I have 950ng/dl testosterone. My plan is to drop to %10 or %12. But I still look very thick with noticable rib flair and perhaps anterior pelvic tilt. I also look "thick" in sides. Here is my weekly training. I am doing an approximately 500 calorie deficit cut. I eat maximum 1800 calories per day. The last image shows how I want to look like. Before you ask, I'm not ego lifting.

Workout Plan
​Notation: Weight (kg) × Reps × Sets - Exercise
Monday: Leg and V-Taper

- ​Hack Squat: 140 kg × 10 reps × 3 sets

- Incline Leg Press: 240 kg × 10 reps × 3 sets

- Leg Extension: 90 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

- ​Lying Leg Curl: 100 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

- ​Standing Calf Raise: 120 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​- Cable Lateral Raise: 30 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​Tuesday: MMA Day

- ​MMA Training

​Wednesday: Chest & Triceps

- ​Incline Chest Press: 50 kg × 10 reps × 3 sets

​- Barbell Incline Chest Press: 60 kg × 8 reps × 3 sets

​- Flat Bench Press: 80 kg × 8 reps × 3 sets

​- Weighted Dips: 20 kg × 10 reps × 3 sets

​- Triceps Pushdowns: 50 kg × 12 reps × 3 sets

- ​Cable Overhead Extensions: 30 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​- Cable Fly: 30 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​Thursday: MMA Day

- MMA Training

​Friday: Biceps & Back

​- Pull Up: Bodyweight (0 kg) × 12 reps × 3 sets

​- Lat Pulldown: 80 kg × 12 reps × 3 sets

​- Straight-Arm Pulldown: 30 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​- Seated Row: 90 kg × 12 reps × 3 sets

​- T-Bar Row: 60 kg × 10 reps × 3 sets

​- Face Pulls: 40 kg × 15 reps × 3 sets

​- Hammer Curls: 20 kg (10 kg per arm) × 3 sets

​Saturday: MMA Day

- MMA Training

So what do you guys suggest? I've been doing this workout plan for like 4 months. I've been cutting but not seeing getting better overall.

Would like to hear your opinion!

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°)

I’m 5’8 18 years old, in the past year down 45lbs but since June 1st, I’ve gone from 172 to 155. Been eating 1600 cals a day, 150g protein a day, gym 3x a week and I still have a lot of lower belly fat so I’m wondering how much more weight I’ll need to lose to have a flat stomach?

Can’t gauge out my body fat. I’m 183 lb 6’0

EDIT: dieted from 260 pounds for a year. It was sort of a crash diet (ate 1500 calories, went to the gym 1-2 times a week, but got enough protein to keep some muscle)

When I was overweight, I trained mostly upper body. Now that I am at a weight I would like to stay at, I am more focused on a full body split. About 2 years before getting overweight I did train a full body split and got my legs considerably strong.

The biggest issue I have right now is I do want to cut a little more body fat, but I also want to grow my legs and upper body back up. What’s the best approach moving forward?

1.5ish years training? Really want to make actual progress but I’m not sure if I’m compounding the issue if I start a Lean bulk/maingain phase now.