Hey guys im 5 foot 7, 160 pounds and about 18.5 % bodyfat. Ive been cutting for around 5 months (i was 190 pounds at 26% bodyfat, so ive lost around 30 pounds) and i'm really looking to gain some muscle again. I've actually gained quite a bit of strength over the course of my cut but i feel ive finally hit the point where it might no longer be worth it to keep cutting at the rate that i am. My metabolism has slowed down conciderably and even though my strength gains havnt plateaud completely yet i feel like if i drop my daily calorie intake any lower than the 1800 calories a day i'm currently eating, i will start losing alot of my muscle mass and seize to make strength gains entirely. (I don't think my body can take being in a lower caloric defecit that i already am)
My macros on average are 32.5% carbs 35% fats 32.5% protein, so around 145G CARB, 70G Fat, 145G protein. I eat a bit more fat because i find it is more satiating than carbs and helps with my diet adhearance. ON TO THE QUESTION:
I recently came up with the idea to try eating a 250-500 calorie surplus on my exercise days and eat a 250-500 calorie deficit on rest days.
My workout schedule is 2 days on and 1 day rest (an upper/lower split) So i was thinking that eating a 250 calorie surplus on workout days and then a 500 calorie defecit on rest days would be a great idea since on average i would be on a weekly caloric maintenance. Do you think this would help me build muscle and lose fat at the same time? or just impede my progress in both? I would love to hear your opinions!
