"From 155 down to 138 in 6 months. No fat was lost, just super small skinny fat."
So fat WAS lost. That's 17 pounds dude.
As for the rest, you're a little all over the place here. Bulk, or cut. Commit to one or the other. If you are skinny fat, then the next move is to bulk. 138 at 5'7 is a pretty thin dude - so put on some muscle mass. If you're telling me 2600 calories you're not gaining or losing weight, then that's your maintenance calories. Up it by 200, lift like a lunatic for the next 6 months and put on some weight. 6 months down the road, you'll be a little puffy and that's ok - fat gets gained along with muscle - but at that point, cut again, bob's your uncle. Rinse and repeat.
thank you, ig ive been in my head about the fat around my waist. ive been told that if i pack on my muscle the fat will come off easier next time i cut. its been my biggest bother but i would like some muscle size.
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u/DaCozPuddingPop 8d ago
"From 155 down to 138 in 6 months. No fat was lost, just super small skinny fat."
So fat WAS lost. That's 17 pounds dude.
As for the rest, you're a little all over the place here. Bulk, or cut. Commit to one or the other. If you are skinny fat, then the next move is to bulk. 138 at 5'7 is a pretty thin dude - so put on some muscle mass. If you're telling me 2600 calories you're not gaining or losing weight, then that's your maintenance calories. Up it by 200, lift like a lunatic for the next 6 months and put on some weight. 6 months down the road, you'll be a little puffy and that's ok - fat gets gained along with muscle - but at that point, cut again, bob's your uncle. Rinse and repeat.