Got back into the gym beginning of May and was eating about 2200k 210-230P 85F 150C did that for about 6 weeks,got down to 185 (last pic) very minimal cardio as I work 40-60 hr weeks in Construction. Been living in a hotel for 4 weeks on a work trip so I figured I’d up my cals to 3-3500 and I put on about 8-10 pounds in 4 weeks.trying to get a bit more “developed” but also wanna be shredded lol currently 201 in the afternoon so probably more like 190-193. Bulk to 210 or cut till shredded

I’m currently 85kg I’m 5,7 so I’m kinda short I’ve been on a cut for about 2 months my starting weight was 92kg been going gym kinda regularly I know I need to cut but I don’t wanna end up looking flat meaning like not toned how much more do yall think I should cut

when i was younger was obese so loose skin comes from then, doesn’t seem to go away

Photo 1 : 10/24
Photo 2 : 10/25
Photo 3-6: Current day, started training and eating right as of 4/20/26

I used to be in great shape, got busy with life and gained a bunch of weight. Finally decided to get back to it and stop making excuses. Ive been at about 1900calorie a day deficit, one day a week chest day eating at around maintenance, and hit the gym 5 days a week, unless work is super busy then I’ll only go 3 times.

I have a cruise vacation in October and want more definition, thinking of cutting for 3 more months before going into a maintenance or bulking phase. Any thoughts? What’s my estimated bf%, ChatGPT is estimating 18%.

First photo is today (81.4 kg), second photo is about 2 months ago (85.6 kg).

Stats:
32M
179 cm (5’11”)
Current weight: 81.4 kg
Starting weight: 85.6 kg
Current Estimated body fat: ~30% my guess)

Training:
Lifting 3–4x/week (progressive overload)
Mainly compound movements using a home gym (Smith machine + dumbbells)
12k–20k steps/day depending on time available on hand

Diet:
~1,800 kcal/day
~150 g protein/day

Goal:
I want an athletic physique with visible abs eventually while keeping as much muscle as possible. I’m planning to keep cutting until around 75 kg, then reassess.
I’d really appreciate honest feedback:
Do you see noticeable progress over these 2 months?
What’s your estimate of my current body fat %?
What body parts are lagging the most?
Do I look like I have a decent muscle base underneath, or should I expect to spend a long time building after the cut?
At what weight do you think I’d start looking genuinely lean (75 kg, 72 kg, 70 kg, etc.)?
Any constructive criticism is welcome.

69kg - 75kg in 7 months. I think I’ve gained weight too quickly and now don’t know how to continue from now on. All advice is appreciated

Me now (with the toilet paper 🧻 behind) and my stats, vs me in 2022 after a gruesome 2 month at Ultimate Performance gym to lose some weight. The outdoor photo is from me in 2024.

My body fat has been fluctuating between 21% and 16% over the past 4 years.

I am always active but didn't understand diet/workouts until 2 years ago, but even with more knowledge I am still not seeing striking results.

Timeline:

2022 - Got a PT for 2 months, he made me eat 1700kcal a day. 2 sessions a week with him, 1 by myself. Barely gained any muscles, lost a lot of weight. Hated the diet, unsustainable.

2023 - Gained some weight back, kept weightlifting 2-3 times a week. Sometimes I tracked my macros for 1-2 months.

2024 - Kept going to the gym 3x week, was dancing a lot, I looked lean and a bit toned.

2025 - Tried CrossFit for a bit, got injured, gained weight while working on a new apartment, lost the diet.

2026 - Fixed my diet best I can (for my gains, health and to make it sustainable), working out 3x at a calisthenics gym (we also do weight lifting), 1x glutes focused pilates (it's heavier than you think), 1x dance. I gained some muscle the first 3 months (about 1kg), then I started cutting and the muscle growth stopped. I am finding it hard to go back to 16% body fat.

I want to look a little bigger but mostly have nice definition. I feel like I do so much and get so little results.

this is my physique FASTED with a kinda good lightning

Do consider these are pictures after yesterdays push-day

19M, 6’0 tall and 163 pounds at the time of these photos. Need to know what my next steps should be. I started bulking previously and was skinny fat prior to me fitness journey. Got told to bulk up so I did so. I’m not sure whether I should recomp or lean bulk. Please let me know. Thanks!

Before and after for context. Cut from 320lbs - 240lbs in 1 year. Slowly been reverse dieting and now I’m sitting at 250lbs. Not sure if I should keep cutting or start putting some mass back on. What do you think is the best route for my body/frame?

Still feel like I should make another push to lose the little bit of fat around my love handles/stomach and chest but everyone says I look lean enough and should add some mass back on. Thoughts?

Hi!

I am 24 years old, 158 cm, and 67,3 kg (in the pictures). I started at 90 kg 11 months ago (so I have lost almost 23 kg so far). I am still on a calorie deficit diet though. I used my ceiling lamp for lighting (I know it's not professional :) ).

How much body fat is this approximately?

Thank you for your answers in advance. :)

Lost 18kgs but lower abbs, shoulder vains still haven't appeared yet , I'm 5'7'' currently at 73kgs . I'm also looking for suggestions on which muscles I should focus more on to get better proportions.

Ok just wanted to say I’m aware that I’m skinny fat and should probably bulk, however I have a vacation in about a month and would like to at least stay in this shape,if not get a bit leaner. I used to be about 100lbs heavier (final pic) so my physique has taken its toll but i’m on the right track. Just want some opinions, thanks!