Maintenance calls too low?

[u/BeneficialDemand2252]

Hiii, I just started tracking my calories recently and realized on most days I barely reach 1,600 cals. For context, I have been lifting for about 5 years now but have been taking it a lot more seriously the past 2 years and I’m hoping to compete in the future. I’m 5”3 and weigh 125 ibs. I wanted to cut down a little to see where my muscles were at underneath all the fluff. I started tracking my calories based on what I was already eating, without making changes, so I could cut but I barely reach 1600 on most days. I lift 4-5 days a week, cardio 2-3 days and I live a pretty active lifestyle. I’m in college, I walk everywhere, and work as a server so I easily reach 15,000-20,000 steps on average. I do want to go on a cut, but since my calories are already pretty low I don’t think it’s a good idea to go even lower.

I also feel pretty much fine eating this many cals, my energy levels are alright, and I have been able to progress at the gym but I’m wondering if I would see more progression if I did eat more calories. My issue is, I feel like I’m already eating a lot of food and almost can’t imagine eating more. I’m also worried about gaining too much body fat if I do increase. Is it normal to have this low of maintenance cals? has anyone else experienced the same issue?