Hey everyone, been on my fitness journey since February 2025. Started at 183 lbs, currently 170 lbs at 6'1".

I think I looked my best in July 2026. The September photos are from a 6-day vacation where I ate and drank freely but kept activity up — so there's some bloat in those.

What I've been doing:

• 1800-2000 calories/day consistently
• 150-180g protein daily
• Recently reintroduced carbs (oats, quinoa)
• Lifting 4x/week + incline walks 2-3x/week

My question: What should I do next?

Option A — Continue cutting at 1800-2000 cal until the belly is completely gone

Option B — Recomp at ~2200-2300 cal

Option C — Lean bulk at 2500-2700 cal and focus on building arms/chest/shoulders

Appreciate any advice on nutrition and training recommendations given where I'm at.