Hi everyone, I am a 23-year-old undergraduate. I'm 1.78m and 77kg as of weigh in a week ago. I dont have access to any bodyfat measurements but based on some searching, I estimate my bodyfat percentage to be around 18% to 20%. I have been going to the gym regularly ever since I was 17 but I got really serious about it when I was 18/19.
For my past undergraduate year, I have been really inactive and have not been going to the gym. As a result of the lack of exercise and unhealthy diet, my weight went up from 67kg to 77kg. I have been regularly starting to go to the gym again with the intention of making regular exercise a daily habit but I find myself at a crossroad now. Because of my weight gain, my bodyfat percentage went up and I have fat at my midsection that I hope to cut.
I follow a 3 day workout split, with chest/tri on monday, back/bi and wednesday and legs/shoulders on friday. Every alternate days I do cardio and train abs by doing bodyweight exercises.
I currently consume 2400 calories a day, out of which I consume around 90g of carbs, 280g of protein and 90g of fat. I try as best as I can to eat clean, healthy and so far it's been great. My BMR is around 2000.
My question is, should I continue doing this to achieve my goal of having a lean physique? Or, should I focus on doing circuit training workouts and go on a caloric deficit in order to lose weight?
Thank you for your time and advice!
